
Dan Parker
Dan has been with the Golf Monthly team since 2021. He graduated with a Master's degree in International Journalism from the University of Sussex and looks after equipment reviews and buying guides, specializing in golf shoes, golf bags, golf trolleys, and apparel reviews. Dan has tested and reviewed over 50 pairs of golf shoes and is an expert in the field. A left-handed golfer, his handicap index is currently 6.1, and he plays at Fulford Heath Golf Club in Worcestershire.
Dan's current What's In The Bag:
Mini driver: TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini
Fairway: Ping G440 Max 15°, Ping G440 Max 21°
Irons: Ping i230 (5-PW)
Wedges: Ping Glide Forged Pro (50, 56, 60)
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Bag: Vessel Sunday III
Latest articles by Dan Parker
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I'm A Golf Tech Nerd, And These 9 Garmin Deals Are Too Good To Ignore Before Black Friday
If you're looking to add some useful golf gadgets to your setup, a good place to start your search is at Garmin. Here are a few gadgets I'd recommend from the brand.
By Dan Parker Published
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Garmin's Approach R50 Launch Monitor - How Does The Price And Functionality Compare To The Market?
The Garmin Approach R50 is the first all-in-one launch monitor and golf simulator, but how do its price and functionality compare to the rest of the market?
By Dan Parker Published
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Bag Boy Slimfold Push Cart Review
Dan Parker takes the newest Bag Boy push cart onto the course for a thorough test
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I Spent The Day As A Greenkeeper To Learn The Tricks Of The Trade
Dan Parker spent the day at Edgbaston Golf Club to get an insight into the life of a greenkeeper and have a go at some of the key daily tasks
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Ecco Street 720 Golf Shoe Review
How did these trendy, versatile shoes perform when Dan Parker took them out on the course and out on the town?
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End Your Golf Swing Suffering With Peter Finch's Brilliant Ball Striking Drills
From time to time, all golfers can be bamboozled by their ball striking woes, but this misery doesn't have to be endured. PGA Pro Peter Finch has the answers...
By Dan Parker Published
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It's My Job To Test Golf Shoes - Here's Why These Models Are Worth Buying This Amazon Prime Big Deals Day
I've scouted Amazon (and elsewhere) for golf shoe deals, here are the only pairs I'd recommend buying this Big Deals Day
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We've Tested Over 50 Rangefinders And 3 Of The Best Are On Sale This Amazon Prime Big Deals Day
Three rangefinders covering all price points have been heavily discounted this Amazon Big Deals Day
By Dan Parker Published
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Best G/FORE Golf Shoes 2025
We take a look at the best golf shoes for men and women from the ever-popular G/FORE range
By Dan Parker Last updated
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Huawei Enters Golf Market With Two New Course-Compatible Smartwatches
The all-new Professional Golf Mode will be available on two of the brand's premium smartwatches, offering a comprehensive feature suite for the tech-savvy golfer
By Dan Parker Published
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Voice Caddie T11 Pro GPS Watch Review
Can this feature packed GPS watch live up to its hefty price tag?
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Sarah Schmelzel What's In The Bag?
We take a look at what golf clubs the Solheim Cup rookie Sarach Schmelzel is currently using
By Dan Parker Published
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'Our Most Requested Product Ever' - TaylorMade Reveals TP5 and TP5x Stripe Golf Balls
For the first time, 360° ClearPath Alignment will be available on TaylorMade's top performing TP5 and TP5x golf balls
By Dan Parker Published
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Bushnell Phantom 3 Slope GPS Review
What improvements has Bushnell made on the third generation of this handheld GPS device?
By Dan Parker Published
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5 Golf Products I've Been Loving This Summer
I've played plenty of golf this year, and these five products have really stood out...
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10 Shot Challenge - Remote Cart vs Carrying On The UK's Highest Golf Course!
Staff Writers Dan Parker and Joe Ferguson head to the highest golf course in the UK for a unique take on the 10 shot challenge...
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Adidas Codechaos 25 Golf Shoe Review
How did the third generation of this bold spikeless golf shoe perform when we took it onto the golf course?
By Dan Parker Published
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FootJoy Quantum Golf Shoe Review
The brand has boasted that Quantum boasts 'cloud-like' comfort - we took it out on the golf course to find out what that felt like...
By Dan Parker Published
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Best Skechers Golf Shoes 2025
We run through the best Skechers golf shoes on the market - spiked, spikeless and women's golf shoes to suit every budget and style
By Dan Parker Last updated
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Voice Caddie Laser Fit Rangefinder Review
How did Voice Caddie's diminutive new laser rangefinder perform when we took it out to the golf course?
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'It's A Milestone For Us' - Adidas Reveals New Codechaos 25 Golf Shoe
Five years since it was first introduced, the third generation Codechaos shoe has finally been revealed
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What Is The Olympics Golf Format?
For the third Olympics in a row, there will be men's and women's golf tournaments in Paris, but what is the format?
By Dan Parker Last updated
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Golfstream Vision Brake Electric Trolley Review
The entry-level trolley brand has added some new bells and whistles to its latest model, but how did it perform on the golf course?
By Dan Parker Published
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These Will Sell Out! TaylorMade TP5x Golf Ball Drops To A Ridiculous Price For Prime Day
There's not much time left of Prime Day - I'll be shocked to see any of these golf balls left at this price
By Dan Parker Published