Barry Plummer
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
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Is It Better To Hit 75% Of Fairways Or Three-Putt Only Once Per Round? New Data Reveals All...
Using the latest data from Arccos, we explore which of these key areas could have the biggest impact on your scoring...
By Barry Plummer Published
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It's Definitive: LIV Officially Shows More Golf Shots Per Hour Than The PGA Tour...
I watched an hour of live coverage from two of the major golf tours... the difference in the amount of golf shots shown surprised me!
By Barry Plummer Published
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Zurich Classic: Why The PGA Tour Should Invite Teams From LIV Golf
In the interest of unity, would it be such a bad idea to extend an olive branch to LIV Golf at this week's alternate format PGA Tour competition?
By Barry Plummer Published
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The One Crucial Decision That Helped Matt Fitzpatrick Win The RBC Heritage... And You Should Be Doing It Too!
Golf is a game of fine margins, and we can only control so much of the outcome, which is why this tip is so valuable...
By Barry Plummer Published
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The Alternate Masters Playoff Format We'd Love To See...
With the last playoff at The Masters contested in 2017, surely we are due some late drama... but how cool would this alternate format be?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Could These 6 Holes Pose The Biggest Threat To Scheffler's Bid For A Second Green Jacket At The Masters?
Scottie Scheffler has been phenomenal at The Masters this week, but could these six holes halt his momentum towards a second Green Jacket?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Rory McIlroy Ranks In The Top-3 For Two Of The Most Important Stats At The Masters... How Is He Not Completing The Grand Slam This Week?
Rory McIlroy's has some of the most conflicting stats at The Masters this week, and I can't help but feel he might look back at this one as a missed opportunity...
By Barry Plummer Published
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The 3 Players Outdriving Bryson DeChambeau At The Masters
When you hear the name Bryson DeChambeau you think of big, powerful drives, but there were three players longer than the former US Open Champion in round three
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The Masters Betting Picks 2024: Head-To-Head Matchups (Final Round) And Best Bets To Win The Masters
Golf Monthly's Barry Plummer outlines his best bets for The Masters, including some interesting matchups for the final round at Augusta National...
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I Asked AI Who Would Win The Masters... Its Pick Missed The Cut, But I Gave It One More Chance!
It's widely accepted that using AI is an efficient way to complete many everyday tasks, but it turns out picking Major winners isn't one of them...
By Barry Plummer Published
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McIlroy vs Scheffler: Masters Stats Paint Bleak Picture For Grand Slam Chasing World No.2
A poor second round for McIlroy may have quelled his hopes for another year... and the data does little to raise hopes!
By Barry Plummer Published
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I Re-Watched Every Shot Of Tiger Woods' Record-Breaking 36 Holes At The Masters...I'm Convinced He Will Win Another Major!
A 24th consecutive cut made for Tiger Woods saw him add another record to his collection, but after re-watching his performance... I think he could win another major!
By Barry Plummer Published
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This Two-Time Major Champion Holds The Record For The Lowest Score On FOUR Different Holes At Augusta National... I Bet You Can't Guess Who It Is!
Holding a record at any golf course is impressive, but having the joint-lowest score on four different holes at Augusta National is ludicrously good...
By Barry Plummer Published
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'I Get Annoyed When Decent Golfers Say 'I Could Break 80 Around Augusta National'... It's So Naive!'
From a four-birdie round to a nine on the first hole, the Golf Monthly staff members share their experience of playing Augusta National Golf Club
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Many Hole-In-Ones Have There Been At The Masters? I Guarantee It's Fewer Than You Think...
One of the iconic par-3s at Augusta National yields far more aces than the others, but how many hole-in-ones have there been in Masters history?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Can Form At Courses Similar To Augusta National Help Point Us To This Year's Green Jacket Winner At The Masters?
Exploring form lines at correlating courses is a method that has proven fruitful in previous years... so who does the data point to this year?
By Barry Plummer Published
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I Asked AI To Predict The Winner Of The Masters... The Response Shocked Me!
Can AI predict the winner of The Masters? Let me tell you, I don't necessarily disagree with its rationale...
By Barry Plummer Published
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The Masters Special Bets: Ignore Scottie Scheffler at 4/1... Take Him At 33/1 Instead!
Scottie Scheffler may be the short-price favorite, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for rubbish odds...
By Barry Plummer Published
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LIV Golf vs PGA Tour Battle At The Masters Will Be Intense... But Are LIV Actually Favorites To Win?
This week at The Masters marks the first time since The Open that we have PGA Tour and LIV Golfers together... but who will come out on top?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Can Tiger Woods Win The Masters? Best Tiger Bets Including Three Value Picks From 8/1 To A MASSIVE 90/1!
The chances of Tiger Woods winning The Masters this year are slim, but that doesn't mean you can't find some value...
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The Masters Fantasy: How To Pick The Perfect Line-Up
Picking four golfers sounds easy, right? Let me explain how the right strategy can help you get the most out of your Masters fantasy line-up...
By Barry Plummer Published
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'No Rahm? No Spieth?' Data Reveals The Top-10 Most Backed Players In The Betting For The Masters 2024...
The latest data from Oddschecker highlights a few surprising absences from the list of most popular outright Masters bets...
By Barry Plummer Published
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This 6-Time PGA Tour Winner Was The Most Tipped Golfer By Experts Prior To The Masters Last Year... Could He Be About To Win A First Green Jacket?
Data from Golf Tips Checker highlights the most tipped golfer prior to The Masters last year, and he is an interesting price for a first Green Jacket this year...
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Get A Major Boost From Tee To Green With This Masters Champion's 5 Timeless Tips
The 2003 Masters Champion shares five timeless tips that will help you improve your golf from tee to green...
By Barry Plummer Published