David Facey
David brings a wealth of experience to Golf Monthly as a freelance contributor having spent more than two decades covering the game as The Sun's golf correspondent. Prior to that, he worked as a sports reporter for the Daily Mail. David has covered the last 12 Ryder Cups and every Masters tournament since 1999. A popular and highly-respected name in the press tents around the world, David has built close relationships with many of the game's leading players and officials.
Latest articles by David Facey
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'It’s Hard To Believe I’ve Made It This Far' –Sepp Straka Reveals How He Became A Ryder Cup Player Despite Being The Second Best Golfer In His Family
Sepp Straka has won two times on the PGA Tour and lifted the Ryder Cup, but he might not have made it as a pro without his twin brother Sam...
By David Facey Published
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'Please, Please, Please, This Killing Has To Stop' - Ukrainian Amateur Star
We speak to Ukrainian sensation Mykhailo ‘Misha’ Golod in the comfort of TPC Sawgrass after the 15-year-old managed to escape from Kyiv
By David Facey Published
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Stenson Overtakes Donald To Become NEW Favourite For Ryder Cup Captaincy - Sources
The Swede has been told he is the new front-runner for the European Ryder Cup captaincy, it is understood
By David Facey Published
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Ian Poulter 'Desperate' To Qualify For The Masters
The Englishman has work to do to qualify for his 17th Masters next month
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Ian Poulter's Son Luke On Why Ryder Cup Legend Is 'Running Scared'
Luke Poulter is yet to beat his dad but says "that first win isn’t too far off"
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Brian McFadden: 'Golf Still Needs To Be More Inclusive For Women'
The former Westlife singer believes there is still a somewhat stuffy nature to the game despite a sudden boom in participation
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Lee Westwood On Why Honda Classic Is His Best Chance Of Third PGA Tour Win
The Englishman says he 'absolutely loves' Honda Classic venue PGA National
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Why Jon Rahm Will Likely Miss The 2022 DP World Season Finale...Again
The World No.1 revealed he may once again opt to take time off at the end of the year
By David Facey Published
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Why Hojgaard Twins Need To Ditch Europe For PGA Tour
The talented Danish twins look set to be fixtures of the European team for the next decade, but they need to start playing on the PGA Tour sooner rather than later
By David Facey Published
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‘I’ve Learnt To Love America. I Should Have Played There More’ – Colin Montgomerie
The European Tour legend discusses his love for the US and reveals he probably should have joined the PGA Tour...
By David Facey Published
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'Painful To Watch' - Casey Reacts To Westwood's Final-Hole Disaster
Westwood produced a horrific triple-bogey at the final hole to see his chances of victory slip away
By David Facey Published
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'I Couldn't Get Off The Couch For Two Weeks' – Westwood Reveals Covid Impact
The Englishman says contracting Covid-19 over Christmas still has him struggling to get enough air into his lungs
By David Facey Published
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‘I Know I Can Win More Majors’ - Adam Scott Targets Open At St Andrews
The Australian has failed to add to his Major tally after winning the 2013 Masters - but says he can win again after his 'wasted' year in 2021
By David Facey Published
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McIlroy Defends Saudi Appearance Fees – 'It's Hard To Say No'
The Northern Irishman, who has always said he would not sign up to any proposed Saudi Super League, says players should not be punished for accepting life-changing amounts of money
By David Facey Published
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I Love Having Bragging Rights Over 'Gutted Gooner' Poulter – Lee Westwood On His Love Of Nottingham Forest
The popular Englishman on supporting the City Ground club, his favourite game and taking penalties against Dave Beasant
By David Facey Published
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17-Year-Old Josh Hill Makes Abu Dhabi Cut Two Years On From Defeating Brooks Koepka
Josh Hill recently made his first DP World Tour cut, two years after beating Brooks Koepka over a nine-hole match
By David Facey Published
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'He Would Be A Fabulous Captain' - Casey Backs Donald For Ryder Cup Role
The 44-year-old wants his former Walker Cup partner and world No1 to lead the European team in Rome next year
By David Facey Published
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'I'd Like To Blow It Up' - Hatton Shows No Mercy For Nemesis Hole
The Englishman doubled down on comments calling the 18th at Yas Links "one of the worst par-5s I've ever played"
By David Facey Published
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'Kinks To Work Out' - McIlroy Gives Verdict On New Equipment
The Northern Irishman admitted recent equipment changes cost him numerous shots across the four days in Abu Dhabi
By David Facey Published
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‘One Of The Worst Par 5s I Have Played’ - Hatton Slates Yas Links 18th
After producing a quadruple bogey at the par-5 18th, Hatton launched a scathing attack on the hole's layout
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How Shane Lowry Mastered Brutal Conditions In Abu Dhabi
The Irishman once again showed why he is rated as one of the game's greatest bad-weather golfers
By David Facey Published
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'Knocking It 60 Yards Past Me' - Poulter And Scott In Awe Of Hojgaard Twins
The "sky's the limit" for the talented Danish twins, according to two of golf's most experienced campaigners
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McIlroy: Strong Winds My Only Hope
The Northern Irishman failed to ignite on day one in Abu Dhabi and is relying on the conditions to help him mount a charge
By David Facey Published
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‘I Never Thought I Would Shoot 33-under And Not Win’ – Jon Rahm On Finishing Second At First Event of 2022
The world No1 remains upbeat for his season after he equalled the course record at the Sentry Tournament of Champions and tied the number of birdies made in a 72-hole strokeplay event
By David Facey Published