
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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5 Things I Learned About The Masters That You Can't Learn From TV
From the hills to the queues to the smell, here are the five things I've learned about the Masters on my first visit
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Why The Masters Gnome Has Proven To Be The Most Exclusive Purchase Of 2024
Selling out within an hour of the gift shop opening, the Masters garden gnome is a cult figure cult status
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I Attended The Masters Par 3 Contest For The First Time...And It's By Far The Best Augusta Tradition
With the world of professional golf in such a fractured state, the Masters Par 3 Contest reminded me why I love golf
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7 Takeaways From Tiger Woods' Masters Press Conference
Here are the 7 key points we gathered from Tiger's press conference ahead of the 2024 Masters
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Big Max Traveler Travel Cover Review
How did this lower-priced travel cover hold up as we took it across to the beautiful island of Madeira?
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Puma Phantomcat Nitro Golf Shoe Review
Puma's latest shoe arrives with a bold new take on the spiked outsole, but does the new tech work?
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How Just £5 (And A Good Round Of Golf) Could See You Playing At This Year's BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am
The Golf Foundation has launched the Play In May campaign to help raise funds for its Unleash Your Drive Initiative with 40 winners heading to Wentworth Club this August
By Dan Parker Published
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Blue Tees Ringer GPS Review
Dan Parker reviews the Ringer GPS device from Blue Tees.
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5 Signs You Need New Golf Shoes
Even the best golf shoes wear over time. Here's the five signs it's time you invested in a new pair
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Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 vs Under Armour Drive Pro Golf Shoe: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
We pit two of the best spiked golf shoes against each other to see which one comes out on top
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5 Things I'm Adding To My Golf Bag This Spring
We're not far from the start of the golf season, and now is the best time to get your golf bag ready...
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adidas S2G SL Golf Shoe Review
A shoe built for the golf course, driving range and everywhere in between, is the adidas S2G SL the perfect hybrid golf shoe?
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Are We Experiencing A Spiked Golf Shoe Renaissance?
Two new releases this year have got me thinking - is this the best era ever for spiked golf shoes?
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Nick Dunlap What's In The Bag?
We take a look at the clubs that the record-breaking young American is currently using...
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Ecco LT1 Golf Shoe Review
We take Ecco's lightweight spikeless shoe out on to the golf course for a thorough test of comfort, grip and performance.
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adidas Tour360 24 Golf Shoe Review
Entering its 19th year, the Tour360 franchise has a fresh update for 2024. But how did it perform when we took it out onto the golf course?
By Dan Parker Published
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Blue Tees Player+ GPS Speaker Review
How did this modern, multi functional GPS speaker perform when we took it onto the golf course?
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G/FORE Gallivan2r Golf Shoe Review
G/FORE's latest golf shoe is an ode to everything great about the brand, but how did it perform on the golf course?
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FootJoy Pro/SLX Carbon Golf Shoe Review
Now into it's eighth year, what changes have been made on FootJoy's latest Pro/SLX Carbon?
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'Our Aim Is To Be The Most Sustainable Apparel Brand In The World' – Meet The New Company Fighting Greenwashing And Exposing Organisations Who Use Sustainability As A 'Marketing Tool'
We sat down with Reflo founder Rory MacFadyen to talk about the genesis of his apparel brand and its quest to be an outright leader in sustainability and performance
By Dan Parker Published
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Can Changing Your Golf Shoe Make You A Better Ball Striker?
Can you hit the ball better simply by switching the golf shoes you're wearing? We took the test to find out...
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Is Nike About To Quit The Game Of Golf For Good?
Is the end of the 27 year relationship between Nike and Tiger Woods pointing to something larger within Nike Golf?
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Harry Kane Signs New Deal With Exciting Sustainable Golf Apparel Brand
England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has penned a deal to be a golf ambassador with Reflo
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Reflo Lapter Hoodie Review
In this Reflo Lapter hoody review, we highlight the pros and cons of the relaxed design
By Dan Parker Published