Latest articles by Barry Plummer
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How Many Bunkers Are There At Augusta National... And Can You Guess The Largest And Smallest?
Augusta National is one of the most iconic golf courses on the planet, playing host to The Masters since 1934. But, do you know how many bunkers there are?
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What Is The Difference Between Amateur And Professional In Golf?
We hear the terms 'amateur' and 'professional' a lot when following live golf, especially around major season, but what do they mean and what's the difference?
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Could A Broomstick Putter Improve Your Putting? Benefits, Misconceptions And A 4-Step Guide To Success
Broomstick putters seems to be popping up with increasing regularity on the top professional tours, including in the hands of the No.1 ranked player for putting
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The Masters Field And Aging Champions At Augusta: Is It Time To Abandon This Divisive Tradition?
The Masters field is the most exclusive in the four men's Majors, but is it the strongest? I feel one long-standing tradition notably weakens the competition
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Sandy Lyle Shared 3 Top Tips With Us Prior To Winning The Masters in 1988... And They Could Still Save You Shots 37 Years Later
The 1988 Masters Champion shared his expert tips in the January 1988 issue of Golf Monthly, but they are still absolute gems for amateur golfers to this day...
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Are You More Accurate Than The Average Amateur Golfer? Peter Finch Can Help You Hit More Fairways In 2025
There is no better feeling than striping one down the middle of the fairway, but many amateurs struggle with accuracy. Peter Finch has four pro tips to help...
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Are You A Victim Of This Destructive Golf Swing Fault? Let Me Help You Fix It Before You Tee It Up This Weekend
An overswing in golf is a destructive habit which can cost us precious shots on the golf course, but PGA Pro John Jacobs has a quick fix to get us game ready...
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Do You Struggle With Distance Off The Tee? Try This Quick Fix To Make 2025 Your Biggest Golf Season Yet
Struggling with distance off the tee could be a major reason why your handicap isn't coming down or your scores aren't improving, but our quick fix can help...
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Claw Grip For Putting: PGA Pro Alex Elliott Explains How It Works
The claw grip for putting has become a popular choice for many successful putters across professional golf. Here, two of our Top 50 coaches explain how to do it
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Are You Killing Your Creativity By Being Too Technical On The Golf Course? Here's Why 'Messing Around Matters'
Top 50 Coach John Howells shares a profound lesson on the importance of having fun and being experimental in your practice. It could just save your short game
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How To Read Greens: 4 Expert Drills From Top PGA Professionals
Learning how to read greens on a golf course is one of the most important skills an amateur golfer can learn. These 4 drills can show you how to putt like a pro
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Seve's 'Lost' Bunker Lesson: Master Slopes And Transform Your Short Game Today
Seve's forgotten bunker lesson, from Golf Monthly's August 1983 issue, could hold the secret to better bunker play and supercharging your short game this season
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How Far Does The Average 50-Year-Old Male Amateur Hit Their Driver?
Golf is an individual sport, but the urge to compare yourself against others is too strong to ignore
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Golf Tips for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
Our essential golf tips for beginners, packed with tips from three top coaches, covers everything you need to get started on your glorious golfing journey...
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Driver Tips For Beginners: Start Hitting Better Drives Today
Golf driver tips for beginners shared by Top 50 Coach Trey Niven. Learn to drive with confidence and gain distance. Improve your tee shots with expert guidance
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How To Stop Hooking The Golf Ball: It's Time To Banish The Common Fault For Good
Learn how to stop hooking the golf ball and say goodbye to this frustrating but far too common fault. PGA Pros Alex Elliott and Trey Niven are on hand to help
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I Attended An Exclusive Tee To Green Masterclass With A Top Golf Coach... Now I'm Sharing His 6 Transformative Tips With You
Few golfers get the chance to spend an entire day with a top golf coach, which is why I can't keep his six expert tips to myself. Get ready to play better golf!
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Putting Backswing vs Follow Through: How To Create A Reliable Stroke
Understanding the relationship between the backswing and the follow-through with a putter is crucial in order to hole more putts, and our expert can help...
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Rules Quiz: Don't Make The Same Mistake I Did... It Could Cost You A Point As Well As A Penalty Stroke!
Many amateur golfers have an insubstantial knowledge of the rules, leading to costly penalties on the course. But, how will you fare against our rules quiz?
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5 Things The Biggest Hitters Do To Generate Power In Their Golf Swing (And How You Can Copy Them)
Generating more power is a great way to improve your handicap and shoot lower scores. So, we analysed the biggest hitters in golf to help you hit it further...
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Vijay Singh's Secret To Playing Better Golf Has Been In Our Archive Since 1992... And 33 Years Later It Could Still Radically Improve Your Swing
I scoured through the Golf Monthly archives to find expert golf swing tips from the best players in the world. This gem from Vijay Singh did not disappoint...
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This Driver Downswing Position Will Open The Floodgates To Effortlessly Powerful Tee Shots... But, Can You Master It?
The driver downswing is crucial for unleashing power, but so many amateur golfers allow common faults to creep in. Try this move for a welcome distance boost...
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I Cured My Biggest Swing Fault Using This Simple Drill... And All You Need Is A Tennis Ball!
PGA Master Professional Anders Mankert recently shared this simple drill with me... and I cannot believe how positive the results have been on my ball-striking
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'My Golf Club Has No Rules... I Took Away Every Barrier To Participation' - Master PGA Pro Challenges Status Quo
Since opening in 2018, Leicester Golf Centre has taken a bold position on traditionally contentious issues in the game by creating its own unique approach...
