
Barry Plummer
Barry 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. 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.
Barry is currently playing:
Driver: Benross Delta XT Driver
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 Barry Plummer
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'If You're Not Tracking Data On Your Own Game, You Are Losing An Edge'... Arccos Stats Guru Edoardo Molinari Reveals Why Amateurs MUST Analyse Their Performance On The Golf Course
The three-time DP World Tour winner and new Chief Data Strategist at Arccos believes all amateurs should embrace statistics on the golf course...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Is Hitting Fairways Overrated? According To The Data, Obsessing Over The Short Grass Could Be A Mistake...
Every golfer wants to hit the fairway with as many tee shots as possible, but is it really as important as we make it out to be?
By Barry Plummer Published
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I Played A Great New Format In My Weekend Club Competition... And I Can't Believe How Much I Enjoyed It!
This fun team format is a great way to bring a bit of variety to your club's weekend comps...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Want To Save 5 Shots A Round? New Data Reveals The Key Differences Between 15- And 20-Handicappers
The difference between a 15- and 20-handicapper is much more nuanced than the obvious five shots...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Revealed! The Top-Ranked Male Golfer In Every Major Statistical Category Over The Last 20 Years
The debate over the greatest male golfer of all time will continue to rage on, but who is the best in each individual area of the game?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Matsuyama Gained 6 Strokes From Tee To Green In His Mind-Blowing Final Round At The Genesis Invitational... This Simple Ball-Striking Drill Will Help You Flush It Like Hideki
The newly-crowned Genesis Invitational winner was sensational from tee to green at Riviera. Below, Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Andrew Reynolds reveals a simple drill to help improve your ball-striking
By Andrew Reynolds Published
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'We Need To Move In A Different Direction' – Why Embracing Music On The Golf Course Can Help Apathetic Youngsters Get Into The Game
Accepting change is the only way we can protect the future of the game we love, and music on the golf course could be a step in the right direction...
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Much Does It Cost To Be A PGA Tour Pro? (It's More Than You Think)
Being a PGA Tour pro clearly has a financial upside for those who play consistently well, but have you ever considered the costs?
By Barry Plummer Published
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LIV Golf Las Vegas Champion Dustin Johnson Revealed One Key Area That Could Drastically Improve Your Ball Striking... And Anyone Can Do It
The three-time LIV Golf Champion shared a great tip to help you strike it better with more consistency...
By Neil Tappin Published
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Our Expert Reveals Three Golf Drills That Will (Quite Literally) Turn Your Game Around
Optimise your distance and perfect your ball striking with these three drills for from one of our Golf Monthly Top 50 Coaches...
By Katie Dawkins Published
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What Percentage Of 10ft Putts Do PGA Tour Pros Make? Clue: It's Not As Many As You Think
Many amateur golfers would fancy their chances over a putt from 10ft, but how many do the pros make on the PGA Tour? We dig into the data to find out...
By Mike Hall Last updated
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These 5 People Won Huge Golf Bets... But None Came Close To John Daly's Biggest Gambling Success
These huge golf bets can't lay a glove on John Daly's biggest betting return, but how much did the two-time Major Champion make from his biggest gambling win?
By Barry Plummer Published
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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?
By Barry Plummer Last updated
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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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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