Dan Parker
Dan has been with Golf Monthly since 2021. He graduated with a Master's in International Journalism from the University of Sussex and looks after equipment reviews, specializing in golf shoes, golf bags, golf trolleys, and apparel. Dan is also a co-host of Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show; his handicap index is currently 8, and he plays at Fulford Heath Golf Club in Worcestershire.
What's In The Bag:
Driver: TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini 11.5°, Fujikura Speeder MD 60 S
Fairway: Titleist GTS3 15° Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Red, PXG Lightning 21° Fujikura Ventus Blue 70 S
Hybrid: PXG Lightning 25°, Fujikura HB Blue 80 S
Irons: Ping i230 (5-9), Fujikura Axiom 95 S
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM11 46-10F, 50-10F, 54-08M, 60-04T
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Grip: Golf Pride Multi Compound
Latest articles by Dan Parker
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Skechers Go Golf Blade Tour Slip-In Golf Shoe Review: A Performance Powerhouse That’s Still Learning How To Look The PartSkechers shoes always stand out in terms of performance, but the looks have held them back from being a must-have golf shoe. Could that be changed with the new Go Golf Blade Tour Slip-Ins?
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Payntr Just Removed A Key Feature From Its Best Golf Shoe - And it Was A Genius MoveWill Payntr be able to unlock even more of the market with its new technology-filled shoe?
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I Tested Wilson’s New 1914 Stand Bag: It Solves My Biggest Gripes With Premium Leather BagsWhile I love PU leather golf bags, many of them are too heavy for regular use. Can Wilson's addition to the market solve that problem?
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I Waited 5 Years For The Successor To My Favourite Golf Shoe: Was The Ecco Biom C5 Worth The Wait?Replacing 2021's sublime Biom C4, could Ecco repeat its own magic with the all-new Biom C5 golf shoe?
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Best Spiked Golf Shoes 2026After thorough testing, we run through our favorite spiked golf shoes currently on the market.
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This New Ping Stand Bag Features A Clever Weight-Saving Trick I’ve Never Seen BeforeIt's been a while since we've seen a PU leather bag from Ping, so how did the latest Reserve carry bag fare in our testing?
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These Are Our Top 3 DTC Blade Irons, But Which Is Best? - This Week On Kick PointJoe and I delve once again into the world of DTC irons, but this time we're talking blades!
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FootJoy Finally Fixed the Only Problem With Its Most Iconic Golf ShoeOne of the world's most popular golf shoes has been updated for 2026. How have FootJoy's designers improved on the last generation?
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The Head To Head To Crown The Most Forgiving Iron Of 2026 - This Week On Kick PointPitting two of the best irons of the year against each other, a Fujikura shaft myth debunking and the best second hand golf clubs are the topics of discussion on this week's episode of Kick Point.
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Best Golf Shoes For Seniors 2026We take a look at the best golf shoes that are designed for seniors
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The End Of The Push vs. Electric Debate? Why the MGI E-Boost Might Be The Smartest Golf Trolley On The MarketCombining the best of a push cart with a built-in motor for added boost, can the new MGI E-Boost push cart finally put to bed the debate between buying push or electric?
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How To Buy Min Woo Lee's Kangaroo Leather Golf Grips - This Week On Kick PointPXG's latest releases, alignment-aid golf balls, Min Woo Lee's Triple Diamond Max Driver and Kangaroo Leather grips all feature in the latest episode of Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show. Here is where to buy them.
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Need A New Pair Of Golf Shoes? As Golf Monthly's Shoe Expert I've Picked Out 12 Top Models With As Much 61% Off Right NowI basically test golf shoes for a living so during Amazon's spring event I've filtered out the good deals from the rest for you...
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Adidas Adipower 26 Spikeless Golf Shoe ReviewCan Adidas strike the perfect balance between price and performance in its latest spikeless golf shoe? Dan Parker takes them to the course to find out
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This Week On Kick Point: What Gear We're Talking About And Where To Find ItWhat products are we talking about in this week's episode, and where can you get them?
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Why The Revamp Of This Iconic Golf Shoe Will Divide OpinionThe 2026 iteration of the FootJoy Pro/SL has enjoyed a from-the-ground-up redesign, but has the brand been able to improve on this cult classic?
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'Not Available For Us Lefties' - Do Left Handers Get A Raw Deal When It Comes To Choice Of Clubs?Staff Writer and left hander Dan Parker investigates whether left-handed golfers get a raw deal when it comes to accessing the latest golf clubs
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Under Armour Halo Tour SL Golf Shoe Review: Is This One Of The Best Value Golf Shoes Of 2026?Under Armour is having a very strong 2026 so far. So what does the new Halo Tour SL golf shoe add to the mix?
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My Unpopular Golf Opinion: I Don't Care About Your Round – Please Don't Bore Me With The DetailsA slightly curmudgeonly Dan Parker reveals why he has little to no interest in hearing about your round in the clubhouse bar...
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I've Reviewed Golf Shoes For Five Years And This Is The Best Pair I've Ever TestedThe new Under Armour Drive Pro Clone utilises a proprietary new upper material to enhance performance and comfort properties. The result is nothing short of sensational, writes Dan Parker
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Under Armour Drive Pro Clone SL Shoe Review: Is This The Perfect Spikeless Golf Shoe?By utilising an all-new, proprietary upper and adjusting the Swing Support System, has Under Armour crafted the perfect spikeless golf shoe?
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PXG 0311 Gen8 T Iron Review: Game-Changing Fitting Technology Marred By One Key FlawPXG has brought back the T model to its 0311 iron range, but can it stack up against the best in this crowded irons category?
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PXG 0311 Gen8 XP Iron ReviewThe XP is the game improvement offering in PXG's eighth generation of 0311 irons. How did it perform when we put it under the microscope?
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PXG 0311 Gen8 P Iron ReviewOne of three irons in PXG's new 0311 Gen8 family, can the P offer the power and playability of one of the best players' distance irons of 2026?
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