David Usher
Dave is a distinctly average golfer with (fading) aspirations to be so much more than that. An avid collector of vintage Ping putters and the world's biggest Payne Stewart fan, in 2021 Dave turned his front garden into a giant putting green to work on the weakest area of his game. Progress has been slow but steady! In addition to his work reviewing golf gear and writing features for Golf Monthly and T3, Dave is the founder of the Bang Average Golf website.
Dave’s lowest round is a one over par 73 around Kirkby Valley Golf Club in 2018, which included a bogey on the 18th to ruin the one and only chance he’ll ever have of shooting an even par or better score. That errant tee shot on 18 does not still haunt him to this day though, in fact he hardly ever thinks about it. No, honestly, he doesn’t. Not at all. Never.
Dave splits most of his golf between Hurlston Hall Golf Club in Ormskirk, Lancs, and Berrington Hall Golf Club in St Helens and has a handicap that fluctuates between 9 and 12, largely depending on how poor his putting is.
Dave’s current What’s In The Bag?
Driver: Wilson Staff Dynapower Titanium, 9.5°
5 wood: Tour Edge Exotics 722, 18°
7 wood: Callaway Mavrik Max, 21°
Hybrid: Srixon ZX 2 hybrid, 16°
Irons: Wilson Staff Dynapower, 6-PW
Wedges: Cleveland CBX ZipCore (graphite), 44°, 48°, 52°, 56°
Putter: Ping PLD Oslo 3
Ball: Wilson Staff Triad
Latest articles by David Usher
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TaylorMade Spider Tour vs Odyssey Ai-One Rossie S Putter: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Two of the giants of the game go head-to-head as we compare Jon Rahm's Odyssey putter with a new take on a classic Spider design by TaylorMade
By David Usher Published
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Golf Shoes Have Big Discounts in Amazon's Big Spring Sale - Here Are Our 5 Favorite Deals Right Now
There are some great deals to be had on golf shoes during Amazon's Spring Sale event. Here are some of the best that we've found.
By David Usher Published
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Finally! Two Of Our Favorite Package Sets Have Huge Discounts For Left-Handed Golfers
Amazon's Spring Sale has come up with great deals on two of the best complete package sets for left handed golfers that we've tested
By David Usher Published
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Need To Re-Stock Your Golf Balls For Summer? Here Are The 11 Best Amazon Spring Sale Golf Ball Deals We Have Spotted
Grab a significant saving on some of our favorite golf balls on Amazon and elsewhere.
By David Usher Published
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Wilson Staff Model CS22 Putter Review
Dave Usher puts the new Wilson Staff Model CS22 putter to the test to see if it lives up to its premium price tag
By David Usher Published
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Most Forgiving Putters 2024
We take a look at some of the most forgiving putters currently on the market
By David Usher Last updated
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Best Bettinardi Golf Putters 2024
Check out our guide on the best Bettinardi golf putters on the market right now
By David Usher Last updated
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Bettinardi INOVAI 6.5 Putter Review
Bettinardi's INOVAI series has been given an upgrade for 2024. Dave Usher runs the rule over the all new INOVAI 6.5 putter to see if it delivers on its hefty price tag
By David Usher Published
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Garmin Approach S70 Vs Garmin Approach S62 Golf Watch: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
The S70 is the new flagship watch in the Garmin Approach range, but how does it compare to its predecessor, the popular S62?
By David Usher Published
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Bettinardi BB-1W Putter Review
The iconic Bettinardi BB Series putters have had an upgrade for 2024. We put the BB-1W model to the test to see if it's worth the premium price tag
By David Usher Published
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Cobra Darkspeed vs Titleist T350 Irons: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
How do two of the best game improvement golf irons of 2024 stack up against one another? Let's take a look!
By David Usher Published
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This Wooden-Headed Putter Feels Better Than Anything I've Tested This Year
We try out the Greenwood Wooden Putter to see how it compares to the technology packed offering from the established brands
By David Usher Published
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Cobra King Vintage Cuda Putter Review
Dave Usher tests the Cobra King Vintage Cuda putter on the golf course to see how it performs
By David Usher Published
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Cobra King Grandsport-35 3D Printed Putter Review
Should the new and improved Grandsport-35 putter from Cobra King be considered for your bag? Dave Usher puts this forgiving blade to the test to find out
By David Usher Published
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Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Retreve Putter Review
We try the all new HB SOFT 2 Retreve putter, the first of its kind from Cleveland, to see how it performs
By David Usher Published
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Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Model 1 Putter Review
The HB SOFT 2 Model 1 is an affordable milled face blade putter new for 2024 from Cleveland Golf. We took it for a spin to see how it performed.
By David Usher Published
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Best Odyssey Putters 2024
In this guide, we look at some of the best Odyssey putters currently on the market
By David Usher Last updated
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Looking For A Cool Christmas Gift For The Golfer In Your Life? Well Look No Further
Decorate a home or office wall with these cool prints of some of the world's most iconic golf courses
By David Usher Published
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How A Simple $14 Gadget Has Transformed My Short Range Putting
Reading greens can be problematic for some golfers, but this spirit level ball marker on Amazon can certainly help on short putts
By David Usher Published
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I Test Putters For A Living And Here Are The 9 Best Putter Deals I've Found This Christmas
Check out these great Christmas deals on the club you use more than any other
By David Usher Published
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Speakers Are Becoming Increasingly Popular On The Golf Course And These Bushnell GPS Models Are 20% Off
Bushnell have a range of cool speakers that combine their GPS technology with bluetooth to greatly enhance your on course experience, and they're currently available for a great price
By David Usher Published
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Can't Think What To Get The Golfer In Your Life? Lessons Are A Great Way To Go
Treat yourself or the golfer in your life this Christmas. PGA Tour Superstore are offering $30 off a three pack of golf lessons
By David Usher Published
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I Went Through A £2,000 Putter Fitting And It Was Worth Every Penny
Ping is offering golfers the same kind of extensive putter fitting experience usually reserved for Tour Pros like Viktor Hovland. Here's what you can expect...
By David Usher Published
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Is This The Best Golf Gift This Christmas? Tiger Woods May Think So
Tiger's iconic driver headcover is available to buy at Amazon and could be the perfect gift for any golfer
By David Usher Published