
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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GolfBuddy Laser 2S Pro Rangefinder Review
This rangefinder may exist somewhere nearer the bottom of the price spectrum but, as Dan Parker found out, can more than keep up with more expensive rivals.
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FootJoy Fuel 2025 Golf Shoe Review
Dan Parker takes the third iteration of this athletic spikeless FootJoy shoe onto the golf course for a thorough test
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Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show - Every Single Episode
Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show is the podcast presented by Dan Parker and Joe Ferguson that tells you everything you need to know about golf equipment
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This New Rangefinder Costs $800 But I Wouldn’t Pay Half That
The Mileseey GenePro S1 rangefinder costs $800. Can it possibly be worth that price tag? We took it onto the golf course to find out.
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Adidas Adizero ZG Shoe Review
Dan Parker takes Adidas' newest ultra-lightweight spikeless golf shoe onto the golf course for a thorough test - is this the brand's best performance shoe of recent years?
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Why Every Golfer Should Be Excited About The New Ping G440 Range
We've waited two years for a new Ping family of clubs and it appears its engineers have been on a weight-saving mission to make the G440 family faster than ever before
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Ben Hogan Signature Synthetic Leather Stand Bag Review
Dan Parker takes this classic-looking yet practical carry bag out onto the golf course for a thorough test.
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Payntr Eighty Seven SC Golf Shoe Review
Designed closely alongside Jason Day, how much of a step up is Payntr's new Eighty Seven SC shoe?
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Bushnell Tour V6 Shift vs Inesis 900 Rangefinder: Read Our Head To Head Verdict
How does one of the most premium rangefinders on the market compare to one of the best budget options? We matched them against each other to find out...
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The 10 Best Amazon Golf Products Under $50
We purchased and tested 10 of the most popular golf products under $50 on Amazon to see if they lived up to expectation
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7 Useful Golf Rangefinder Features You Never Knew About
Think you know everything a rangefinder can do? Think again. We've got seven of the best features currently available on the best modern rangefinders
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These Deals Are So Good! Here Are The 5 Products We Are Buying On Black Friday Weekend
From golf shoes to headcovers, to jackets and clubs, here's the Golf Monthly team's favorite Black Friday Deals we've actually bought
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I've Been Waiting For This Golf Cart To Go On Offer And I Am Jumping At It
Are you looking for a new push cart? Currently, one of our favorite models, the Bag Boy Nitron, has just been reduced by 15% this Black Friday
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I Test Golf Shoes For A Living And These Are The 5 Best Golf Shoe Deals This Black Friday Weekend
Yes, it's a silly job, but here are the best five golf shoe deals this Black Friday weekend from someone who knows a thing or two about a golf shoe.
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I Have Flat Feet And I Finally Found A Popular Golf Shoe With Arch Support - And It's Reduced On Amazon Right Now
Being flat-footed is frustrating, especially for golfers. Luckily, one of the best pairs to support your aches is on sale this Black Friday
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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.
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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?
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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...
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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
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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
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