Articles by Barry Plummer, Staff Writer

Barry Plummer is our Staff Writer, joining in January 2024 after seven years as a PE Teacher. He now writes about instruction, working closely with Golf Monthly's Top 50 Coaches to provide hints and tips about all aspects of the game. As someone who came into golf at a later age, Barry is very passionate about supporting the growth of the game and creating opportunities for everyone to access it. A member at Sand Moor Golf Club in Leeds, he looks forward to getting out on the course at least once a week and making up for lost time in the pursuit of a respectable handicap.

Barry is currently playing:

Driver: Ping G425

Hybrid: TaylorMade Stealth 4 Hybrid

Irons: Mizuno JPX 921 4-PW

Wedges: TaylorMade RAC 60, Callaway Jaws MD5 54

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Latest articles by Barry Plummer

Lee-Anne Pace crouched and holding her head in frustration at the pace of play on the golf course, with an inset image of Neil Tappin searching for a lost golf ball in a bush

'Things Are Going To Get Slower And Slower Unless We Act' – 45-Year Head Pro Reveals Plan To Fix Golf's Slow-Play Problem

Slow play is one of the most talked about issues in golf, but what is the solution? Well, experienced head pro Andrew Reynolds might have some of the answers...

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Latest articles by Barry Plummer

'Things Are Going To Get Slower And Slower Unless We Act' – 45-Year Head Pro Reveals Plan To Fix Golf's Slow-Play Problem

I Radically Improved My Putting By Utilising An Accessory That Every Golfer Has In Their Golf Bag

Fresh Data Shows The Age Amateur Golfers Hit Their Longest Drives... Is This True For You?

Jordan Spieth Short-Game Lesson: How To Play The 'One-Hop-And-Stop' Shot

Rasmus Hojgaard's 6 Invaluable Tips To Improve Ball Striking In Golf

The 6 Most Popular Driver Models Used On The PGA Tour

Solheim Cup Star Nelly Korda's Game Plan For Shooting Lower Scores

I'll Never Fear These Diabolically Difficult Golf Shots Again Thanks To 4 Expert Tips

This Bunker Shot Masterclass Changed Everything For Me... I Feel Like A Sand-Saving Machine!

5 Ingenious Ways AI Can Help You Lower Your Golf Handicap

I Don't Care If It Has The Best Players In The World... The PGA Tour Needs A Personality Injection

AIG Women's Open 2024: Expert Betting Tips And Value Picks

'If Everyone Used AimPoint It Would Speed Up Play... It's The Fastest Way To Read A Green'

Data Reveals How Many 3-Putts Amateur Golfers Make Per Round

I Could Have Thrown The Golf Ball Further Than Some Of My Tee Shots... But 4 Tips Helped Me To Flush It!

What Is AimPoint In Golf And How Does It Work? Find Out If Switching Could Make You A Better Putter...

5 Power Secrets From One Of LIV Golf's Biggest Hitters

Some Tee Time Booking Systems At Members' Clubs Seem Archaic And Biased... So What Is The Fairest Method?

Golf Clubs Must Do More To Prevent Avoidable Slow Play... And Stop Blaming Golfers!

Team GB's Matt Fitzpatrick Withdraws From 2024 Men's Olympic Golf Event Due To Injury

Olympic Men's Golf Tee Times - Final Round

Olympic Golfer Ties The Course Record At Le Golf National... Which Is Also Held By His Twin Brother!

I Just Beat My Best Golf Score By 7 Shots... Here's How I Did It

Olympic Golf Is The Perfect Opportunity To Try A New Format... And I've Got 4 Ingenious Ideas

Olympic Golf Coverage Being Free-To-Air Is Exactly What The Sport Needs... I Find It Unfathomable The Majors Aren't!