Ben Fleming
Ben joined Golf Monthly having completed his NCTJ in multimedia sports journalism at News Associates, London. He is now a freelance journalist who also works for The Independent, Metro, UEFA and Stats Perform.
Latest articles by Ben Fleming
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Defending Champion Lilia Vu Withdraws From Chevron Championship
Lilia Vu, who has been struggling with a back injury, has withdrawn from the first women's Major of the year prior to her first round
By Ben Fleming Published
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Does The RBC Heritage Have A Cut?
This week's RBC Heritage is one of five Signature Events on the PGA Tour that does not feature a 36-hole cut
By Ben Fleming Published
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Lottie Woad Managing Expectations For LPGA Debut After 'Life-Changing' Augusta National Women's Amateur Victory
Lottie Woad has earned a spot in this week's Chevron Championship after her historic win at Augusta National
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World No.1 Amateur Gordon Sargent Defers PGA Tour Card To See Out College Career
Gordon Sargent secured his PGA Tour card back in October last year thanks to his remarkable success at Vanderbilt
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Viktor Hovland Withdraws From RBC Heritage After Disappointing Masters Performance
Viktor Hovland missed the cut at Augusta National after a nightmare nine-over par 81 in the second round
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Despite Augusta National Increasing Their Tournament Purse, The 2024 Masters Champion Will Earn Less Than A LIV Golf Victory
The 2024 Masters champion will pick up a record paycheck - but it's still not as much as the winners' cheque at a LIV event...
By Ben Fleming Published
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Paul McGinley Proposes Major Exemptions For Winner Of Historic National Open
The Irishman believes the winner of the Australian Open should be given entry to all four men's Majors
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The Masters TV Ratings Prove That LIV And PGA Tour Need To Come Back Together
After a sluggish start to the year on the PGA Tour, the Masters delivered a much-needed boost for TV ratings
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‘My Swing Felt Horrific’ - Rory McIlroy Last Man On Driving Range After Sliding Down Masters Leaderboard
Rory McIlroy fell from contention after a disappointing second round in windy conditions at Augusta National
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Danny Willett Makes Flying Start At The Masters After Six-Month Injury Layoff
2016 Masters champion Danny Willett returned from a long-term injury in style with an impressive first-round 68
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Santiago De la Fuente Facts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Amateur Star
Get to know Santiago De La Fuente, reigning Latin America Amateur champion, better with these 10 facts...
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Is A 59 Achievable At The Masters? Tiger Woods And Brooks Koepka Weigh In...
There have been 12 sub-60 rounds shot in PGA Tour history but nobody is yet to manage the feat at Augusta National
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Big-Hitting Amateur Christo Lamprecht Hits First Two Masters Drive Over 700 Yards
The 2023 Amateur Championship made an eye-catching start to his first Masters appearance after a pair of booming drives
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The Masters Gets Underway As Honorary Starters Hit Ceremonial Tee Shots
The Masters is off and running after Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson found the fairway with their ceremonial tee shots
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Greg Norman Jr Claims Dad Bought Masters Ticket After Being Denied Invite For Second Successive Year
Greg Norman, the LIV Golf CEO, made a surprise appearance at Augusta National on Wednesday as a paying customer
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$10million In Sales Per Day - The Crazy Numbers Behind The Masters Golf Shop
Thousands will walk through the Masters' golf shop each day, earning Augusta National a rather pretty penny in the process
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From White Boiler Suits To Numbers, The Traditions Surrounding The Masters Caddies
The Masters' caddies all bear a striking resemblance in an ode to Augusta National's long and storied history
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Five Takeaways From Fred Ridley's Masters Press Conference
Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National, answered a host of questions on several topics ahead of the 88th Masters
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The Two Most Famous Cabins At Augusta National - Including The One Where This Year's Masters Champions Will Slip On The Green Jacket
A number of famous buildings line the course at Augusta National and provide lodging for members and their guests
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Who Designed Augusta National?
The legendary course was originally designed by renowned architect Dr Alister MacKenzie
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Cameron Smith Withdraws Ahead Of LIV Golf Miami Second Round
Cameron Smith will be replaced by New Zealand's Ben Campbell for the final two rounds at Trump National Doral
By Ben Fleming Published
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WATCH: Ludvig Aberg Drives Par Four... Despite His Clubhead Breaking
Ludvig Aberg had an unusual moment off the tee in the third round of the Valero Texas Open
By Ben Fleming Published
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Rory McIlroy's Former Agent Makes Masters Prediction After Butch Harmon Visit
Rory McIlroy recently visited the renowned coach as he looks to fine-tune his swing ahead of The Masters
By Ben Fleming Published
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'It's Still Touch And Go' - Past Champion Racing To Be Fit For The Masters
Danny Willett had shoulder surgery at the end of 2023 but is still hoping to play Augusta National next week
By Ben Fleming Published