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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Revealed... The Distance You Need To Hit The Golf Ball To Outdrive 99.7% Of Male Amateurs
We all want to be the longest driver in our weekend four-ball, but only a select few can hit the ball far enough to be considered the longest amateurs. Here's that data that proves it...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Form Is Temporary, Class Is Permanent... My Top 5 Most Impressive PGA Tour Streaks
We have witnessed some remarkable accomplishments on the PGA Tour, but which records are the most impressive?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Talented Twins, Big Brothers and Sensational Sisters... Does Golf Have The Best Sporting Siblings?
World sport has always had elite-level siblings at the top of their fields, but does golf have the best collection? These six sets make a compelling argument...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Who Are The Tallest And Shortest Golfers In The Men's Professional Game?
Golf is a game that can be played by all, and golfers can come in all shapes and sizes, but who are the tallest and shortest male professionals?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Nicolai Højgaard Is One Of The Biggest Hitters In World Golf... Here, He Shares His Exclusive Tips For Longer Drives
The Danish superstar consistently ranks inside the top five for driving distance, and his best tips can help you add extra yards off the tee...
By Barry Plummer Published
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27 Players Earned More In One Season Than Jack Nicklaus Did In His Entire Career... How Prize Money In Golf Has Gone From Surreal To Ludicrous
Prize money in golf has drastically increased in recent years, but how do the earnings of modern professionals compare to legends of the game?
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Rory McIlroy Ranked 1st Off The Tee When Claiming A Fourth Dubai Desert Classic Win... His 5 Power Tips Will Help You Bomb Your Driver
The newly-crowned four-time Dubai Desert Classic winner shares 5 tips that help him generate power off-the-tee
By Barry Plummer Published
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Why Reducing Double Bogeys Is The Key To Lower Scores… Here's The Data That Proves It!
Using Arccos data, we take a look at the damage double bogeys cause to your scorecard... and it's worse than you think
By Barry Plummer Published
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Tommy Fleetwood Secured His 7th DP World Tour Victory in Dubai... And His Top 10 Tips Will Help You Cut Your Handicap
Tommy Fleetwood won his most recent DP World Tour title at the Dubai Invitational. Here, the World No.11 shares some game-changing tips...
By Barry Plummer Published