Alison Root
Alison Root has over 25 years experience working in media and events, predominantly dedicated to golf, in particular the women’s game. Until 2020, for over a decade Alison edited Women & Golf magazine and website, and is now the full-time Women's Editor for Golf Monthly. Alison is a respected and leading voice in the women's game, overseeing content that communicates to active golfers from grassroots through to the professional scene, and developing collaborative relationships to widen Golf Monthly's female audience across all platforms to elevate women's golf to a new level. She is a 16-handicap golfer (should be better) and despite having had the fantastic opportunity to play some of the best golf courses around the world, Kingsbarns in Scotland is her favourite.
Latest articles by Alison Root
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Meet The Only English Female Greenkeeper Heading To TPC Sawgrass For The PlayersThe only English female greenkeeper in a global team of 100 prepares for the PGA Tour's most iconic stage
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Higher, Longer, Straighter: Ping Unveils G Le4 FamilyThe new Ping G Le4 family has arrived. Discover how this performance-engineered range for women is built to deliver more distance and consistency with every club in the bag
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The Fairways Project: Why The Industry’s Biggest-Ever Study Needs Men And Women To Speak UpJoin the five-year study that's turning personal experiences into industry-wide change
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‘I Felt Uninspired’ – Paige Spiranac On Overcoming Burnout To Build A New Media Empire With The Creator Of Full SwingMove over traditional media: how Paige Spiranac and Chad Mumm are rewriting the script for golf's global reach
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We Asked For New Golfers… Now They’re Here, Why Are We Showing Them The Exit?Our women's editor Alison Root on the culture clash currently simmering in golf clubs
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‘Nelly Korda Is Risking Being Seen As A Home Turf Hero Rather Than A Global Champion’ - Why World No.2's Asian Absence Is Causing DebateWith $7.4 million on the line and sponsors demanding the best, Nelly Korda's 19-event Asian absence is putting the LPGA's global strategy under the microscope
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I Tried To Self-Coach My Golf Swing. Here’s Why I’ll Never Do It AgainExperienced golfer Alison Root on why she finally abandoned the 'getting by' attitude and sought a reality check every player needs
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Who Has The Most Career Earnings On The LPGA Tour?Prize purses on the LPGA Tour are climbing, so we take a look at the highest earners in the women's game
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What Is The Lowest Round In LPGA History?The world's best female players have posted some incredible scores, but who holds the record for the lowest round?
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XXIO 14 Ladies Fairway Wood ReviewWe test the new XXIO 14 ladies fairway wood to find out if it's worth adding to your bag in 2026
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When And Where Are The Women’s Golf Majors In 2026A Major title is the ultimate accolade in a golfer's career. Here are the details of this year's women's championships when the world's best female players will be gunning for glory
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Charlotte Naughton Makes History With Record Junior Orange Bowl WinA masterclass in Florida as English star claims a commanding seven-shot victory
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The 10 Biggest Stories And Highlights From Women’s Golf In 2025Our women's editor Alison Root selects 10 stories that made 2025 an unforgettable year for women's golf
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I Think I've Found The Easiest Irons To Hit For Female GolfersCrafted for effortless play, our women's editor Alison Root put the highly anticipated new XXIO 14 ladies irons to the test
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XXIO 14 Ladies Driver Review: Maximum Speed, Minimal EffortOur women's editor Alison Root put XXIO's new 'Crafted for Effortless Play' driver to the test
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I've Tested 30+ Golf Shoes Over The Last Couple Of Years And My Current Go-To Model Is Over 50% OffAs women's editor I have tested loads of golf shoes and one of my favorites is heavily discounted for Cyber Monday.
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I'm A Women's Golf Expert... These Are The 9 Cyber Monday Deals I'd Actually BuyOur women's editor Alison Root scrolled through hundreds of deals so you don't have to!
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'Confidence-Boosting' And 'Effortless To Hit' - One Of The Best Women's Golf Irons Is Now 23% OffIf you're in the market for new irons then the XXIO 13 is worth considering, especially as there's 23% off this particular set this Black Friday
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Don't Miss Out! My Top-Rated Golf Shoes Have Up To 50% Off For Black FridayAt bargain prices, our Women's Editor would snap up these spikeless golf shoes, with some models up to 50% off this Black Friday
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'It Was A Middle-Aged White Man’s Sport, But Golf Is Changing'PGA TOUR Superstore President Jill Spiegel on the retail strategy behind golf's massive boom and embracing its 'cool factor'
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Cobra Women's DS-ADAPT MAX Iron ReviewWe took Cobra's women's DS-ADAPT MAX iron out for a test to see what it has to offer
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My Bunker Nightmare Ended After One Lesson With A Top 50 Coach (I Wish I'd Heard This Crucial Advice Sooner)I'd completely lost the plot in bunkers, but a lesson with PGA Fellow Professional and Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Sarah Bennett rebuilt my technique and saved my score
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'I Lost A Ton Of Power, Nearly 20 MPH Ball Speed And Cried' - Alison Lee On The Cost Of Her Golf ComebackAlison Lee's comeback trail: six months, a new life, and the drive to win
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I Don't Like The Pressure To Put A Card In Every Time I Play - It Ruined My GolfOur women's editor Alison Root on why chasing a score ruined her enjoyment of the game and how she got her mojo back
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