
Chris Wallace
Chris joined Golf Monthly in February of 2022, becoming the organization’s first full-time staff writer in the United States. In his role at Golf Monthly, Chris reviews a broad spectrum of golf equipment, ranging from the latest in golf clubs to what’s new in the world of golf technology. His vast experience in the game allows him to look beyond the marketing hype to judge the merits of the latest equipment for golfers of all ability levels. As for the trend in golf equipment that Chris has been most impressed with in recent years, the Players Distance Iron category would earn that distinction, as golfers now have far better options for irons that provide the assistance that so many need in terms of distance and forgiveness without forcing them to sacrifice look and feel.
On a personal level, Chris played college golf and was a three-year letterwinner and two-year captain at Lynchburg College in Virginia and later spent two years as the assistant golf coach at the University of Virginia. The vast majority of his professional career, however, has been spent as a sports writer and editor. In the early phases of his career, he covered college football, college basketball, and golf for different newspapers and websites before turning his attention solely to golf in 2011. Over the course of the past decade, Chris managed the Instruction Blog for GolfChannel.com and more recently created equipment-related content for TGW.com and 2ndSwing.com.
An avid player, Chris currently maintains a handicap index of 2.4 and has a career-low round of 66, which he has shot on three occasions. He lives about 20 miles north of Atlanta in Roswell, Georgia, with his wife, Stacey, and is a member at Atlanta National Golf Club.
Chris is currently playing:
Driver: Callaway Epic Sub Zero, 10.5*
Fairway wood: TaylorMade M3, 17*
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW, 19*
Irons: Mizuno JPX 921 Forged, 4-PW
Gap wedge: Cleveland RTX 4, 50*
Sand wedge: Titleist Vokey SM6, 56M
Lob wedge: Titleist Vokey SM8, 60L
Putter: SeeMore Nashville Z3C
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
Latest articles by Chris Wallace
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Datrek 2022 Carry Lite Stand Bag Review
In this Datrek 2022 Carry Lite stand bag review, Chris Wallace tests one of the best and most affordable options in the stand bag category
By Chris Wallace • Published
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Tour Edge Exotics C722 Fairway Wood Review
Chris Wallace tests the Tour Edge Exotics C722 fairway wood to see if its performance matches its ample technology
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Puma PopTop Bluetooth Speaker Review
In this Puma PopTop Bluetooth Speaker review, Chris Wallace heads to the golf course to crank up some tunes
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Cheap Vs Expensive Golf Bags: What You Need To Consider
If you're in the market for a new golf bag, there's a lot to consider when it comes to price, especially in today's economic environment
By Chris Wallace • Published
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Is This The Best Golf Accessory You Can Buy For Less Than $50?
If you're a music lover, Chris Wallace believes this Bluetooth golf speaker should be considered for your must-have list
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Asics Gel-Ace Pro M Standard Golf Shoe Review
In this Asics Gel-Ace Pro M Standard golf shoe review, Chris Wallace tests the shoe that Hideki Matsuyama wears on the PGA Tour
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Cobalt Q-6 Slope Rangefinder Review
Our verdict on the Cobalt Q-6 Slope rangefinder, which ranks as one of the most impressive devices in its category
By Chris Wallace • Published
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Cut Golf Cut DC Golf Ball Review
In this Cut DC review, Chris Wallace tests one of the most affordable four-piece, urethane golf balls out on the course
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The Golf Gear We’re Using In 2022 And Why
Golf Monthly review team members discuss the balls and shoes they lean toward while also exploring the laser v GPS debate and some of golf’s most underrated companies
By Chris Wallace • Published