
Baz Plummer
Baz joined Golf Monthly in January 2024, and now leads the instruction section across all platforms - including print and digital. Working closely with Golf Monthly's Top 50 Coaches, he aims to curate and share useful tips on every aspect of the game - helping amateurs of all abilities to play better golf. Baz also contributes weekly to the features section, sharing his thoughts on the game we love and the topics that matter most. A member at Sand Moor Golf Club in Leeds, he looks forward to getting out on the course at least once a week in the pursuit of a respectable handicap.
Baz is currently playing:
Driver: Benross Delta XT
3-Wood: Benross Delta XT
Hybrid: TaylorMade Stealth 4 Hybrid
Irons: Benross Delta XT 5-PW
Wedges: TaylorMade RAC 60, Callaway Jaws MD5 54
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Latest articles by Baz Plummer
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3 Reasons Why Golf Clubs Without Indoor Practice Facilities Are Missing A Trick
Indoor practice facilities provide a number of benefits for amateur golfers, teaching professionals and golf clubs - but some venues are behind the curve
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Play Better Golf In 2026 With 5 Essential Shots Every Amateur Needs
The start of 2026 is a perfect time to reflect on you golf game and make a plan to improve for the upcoming season – but, you'll need these five shots to do it
By Baz Plummer Published
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How To Build The Hitting Station Used By Robert Rock When Practicing His Picture-Perfect Golf Swing
Robert Rock is widely considered to have one of the smoothest and most aesthetically pleasing golf swings in world golf, but how does he practice?
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'We Often Complain About Scores In The 40s, But Five Years Ago I Scored 50 Points Off A 17 Handicap. An Exceptional Score Can Come Out Of The Blue'
The debate around 'acceptable' scoring in club competitions continues to rage on and some of our readers have shared some interesting takes on the topic...
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What Percentage Of Amateur Golfers Have Holed A Putt From Outside 60ft In Their Lifetime?
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Holing a long range putt takes a great amount of skill, and often a little bit of luck, but what percentage of amateur golfers have drained a 60+ footer?
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5 PGA Pro Secrets To Instantly Boost Your Clubhead Speed
Increasing your clubhead speed is a great way to hit the ball further on the course, but how can you find those extra yards? These 5 pro tips are the answer...
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My Disgusting Chipping Technique Was Getting Me Down... But This Fun Practice Game Got Me Back On Track
Being creative with your short game is a great feeling, but duffing and thinning your way to a big score isn't. It turns out a fun practice game was the answer!
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What Percentage Of Amateur Golfers Break 80, 90 Or 100 At Least Once?
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Breaking 80, 90 or 100 will have been the ambition of every amateur golfer at some time or another, with many dynamically shifting their goal as they improve
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What Is An 'Acceptable' Winning Score In A Stableford Competition?
Many club golfers would argue the number of Stableford points you need to win a competition is increasing, but what is an acceptable score?
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Winter Golf Rebuild: Expert Baseline Tests Revealed Shocking Data About My Game (You Need To Try Them)
My winter golf rebuild started with a series of baseline tests, conducted by two experts, and I was blown away by the results! Every amateur should try this...
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Alfred Dunhill Championship Betting Tips: A Popular Pick Could Claim His Maiden Title On Home Soil
The penultimate DP World Tour event of 2025 comes in the form of the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Royal Johannesburg... but who are our experts backing?
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How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer In Their 60s Hit A Driver?
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It's generally the case that driving distance decreases with age, but how far does the average 60-something golfer hit their driver and how do you compare?
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Stop Losing Distance With Driver! Hit Longer Tee Shots With My Simple Formula (Irrespective Of Age Or Handicap)
Be honest... you'd love to improve your driving distance. Well, what if I told you that this is a realistic ambition for all golfers? Just try my simple formula
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Crown Australian Open Betting Tips: Our Experts Have Picked Four Winners In A Row... Can They Make It Five?
It's Royal Melbourne this week for the Crown Australian Open and our panel of betting experts are in red hot form after picking a winner in the last four...
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BMW Australian PGA Championship Betting Tips: Can Our Experts Pick A Winner For The Fourth Week In A Row?
The 2026 DP World Tour schedule kicks off Down Under with the BMW Australian PGA Championship, but who are our experts backing to win at Royal Queensland?
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I Heard A Fascinating Story About Monty That Transformed A Key Part Of My Game (All It Took Was 26 Golf Balls)
Colin Montgomerie is one of my golfing heroes, so when I visited Turnberry and heard an interesting story about his 26-ball warm-up, I couldn't wait to try it!
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When Will Scottie Scheffler Pass Tiger Woods' PGA Tour Career Earnings?
Scheffler's form in recent years is the closest we have come to the Tiger Woods era of domination, but when will he overtake his PGA Tour career earnings?
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'In My View The Ideal Course Length Would Be 14 Holes. Anyone Looking At The Sport Objectively Knows 18 Is Too Long'
One of our readers recently suggested 14-hole golf courses would be great for the game. So, does that idea have any merit?
By Baz Plummer Published
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DP World Tour Championship 2025: Our Betting Experts Opt For 5 Englishmen Over Market Leader McIlroy
The DP World Tour Championship closes the 2025 season in Dubai, but after picking a winner on the PGA Tour last week who are our experts backing to win?
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I Asked Marco Penge's Coach For The Secret To His Immense Power Off The Tee (You've Got To Try This Drill)
Marco Penge has been sensational in 2025, winning three times on the DP World Tour, so I asked his coach to share some of the secrets to his success...
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World Wide Technology Championship 2025: Who Are Our Experts Backing For Victory In Mexico?
The PGA Tour is on the road again, this time heading to Tiger Woods-designed El Cardonal in Mexico... but who are our betting experts tipping to take the title?
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Bazza's Best Bets: Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2025 Betting Tips And Predictions
The DP World Tour springs back into action at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and our betting expert has already outlined the best bets in his weekly column...
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3 Surprising Things I Learned From A Tour-Level Golf Lesson (No.2 Is A VERY Common Misconception)
I spent two hours in an elite coaching environment, with a top PGA professional, but I was blown away by three surprising things I learned about my game...
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How Many Putts Do PGA Tour Players Miss From Inside 5ft... And How Do Amateurs Compare?
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We are used to seeing PGA Tour pros make putts from inside 5ft with relative ease, but how many do they miss... and how do you compare? Let's find out...
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