
Fergus Bisset
Fergus is Golf Monthly's resident expert on the history of the game and has written extensively on that subject. He has also worked with Golf Monthly to produce a podcast series. Called 18 Majors: The Golf History Show it offers new and in-depth perspectives on some of the most important moments in golf's long history. You can find all the details about it here.
He is a golf obsessive and 1-handicapper. Growing up in the North East of Scotland, golf runs through his veins and his passion for the sport was bolstered during his time at St Andrews university studying history. He went on to earn a post graduate diploma from the London School of Journalism. Fergus has worked for Golf Monthly since 2004 and has written two books on the game; "Great Golf Debates" together with Jezz Ellwood of Golf Monthly and the history section of "The Ultimate Golf Book" together with Neil Tappin , also of Golf Monthly.
Fergus once shanked a ball from just over Granny Clark's Wynd on the 18th of the Old Course that struck the St Andrews Golf Club and rebounded into the Valley of Sin, from where he saved par. Who says there's no golfing god?
Latest articles by Fergus Bisset
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Sunningdale Golf Club Old Course: Review, Tee Times and Key Info
Sunningdale's Old Course is a classic heathland layout, one of the world's best inland courses and is ranked 10th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar.
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Royal Liverpool Golf Club: Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
Host to The Open Championship on 13 occasions, Royal Liverpool or Hoylake is ranked 13th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar.
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Kingsbarns Golf Links: Course Review, Tee Times and Key Information
A very special course, Kingsbarns is a fabulous modern take on a traditional Scottish links and is ranked 14th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar.
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Trump International Golf Links Scotland: Course Review, Tee Times, Key Info
Sheer golfing exhilaration on this superb links, blending traditional features with modern styling
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Royal Troon Golf Club Old Course: Review, Tee Times and Key Info
Ranked 20th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar, Royal Troon delivers the experience you would expect from a course on The Open rota.
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Royal Aberdeen Golf Club Balgownie: Course Review, Key Times and Key Info
A high-quality course at an historic club that the links purist will love, Royal Aberdeen is ranked 17th in our Top 100 UK&I courses in association with Peter Millar
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Lahinch Golf Club Old Course: Review, Tee Times and Key Info
A wonderfully natural links showcasing the very best in design, Lahinch is ranked 24th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar
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North Berwick Golf Club West Links: Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
Ranked 28th in our Top 100 UK&I Course rankings in association with Peter Millar, North Berwick is a unique, natural and pure links course with some of the most memorable holes in the country.
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Hillside Golf Club: Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
A superb links course with an incredible back nine, Hillside is ranked 30th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar.
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Walton Heath Golf Club Old Course: Review, Tee Times and Key Info
A classic heathland golf course with a great heritage, firm fairways and smooth greens, the Old Course at Walton Heath is ranked 35th on our Top 100 UK&I courses ranking in association with Peter Millar
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County Louth Golf Club: Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
County Louth is ranked 60th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar. It's a traditional and classic course that delivers fair and honest links golf.
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Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club: Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
Southport and Ainsdale, ranked 65th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar, is a very natural layout with a selection of highly memorable holes.
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Gullane Golf Club No.1 Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
Gullane Golf Club No.1 is a unique and characterful links ranked 66th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar.
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Moortown Golf Club Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
Moortown Golf Club, ranked 69th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar, is a classic urban heathland course in Leeds.
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Hunstanton Golf Club Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
Hunstanton Golf Club, ranked 70th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar, is a classic out and back links where wind is always a factor and the scenery is stunning.
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County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point, Colt Championship Links Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
The Colt Championship Links Course at County Sligo Golf Club ranked 81st in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar is a great example of Harry Colt’s expertise.
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Woburn Golf Club Duke's Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
At 86th in our Top 100 UK&I Course Rankings in association with Peter Millar, Woburn Golf Club Duke's Course is very attractive and framed by a wonderful array of mature trees.
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Sherwood Forest Golf Club Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
The challenging, heathland course at Sherwood Forest Golf Club is ranked 89th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar
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Ferndown Golf Club Old Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info
Beautifully maintained Ferndown Golf Club's Old Course is ranked 93rd in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar
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Is A Ball Holed If It’s Wedged Against A Flagstick?
If your ball heads straight for the flag and becomes wedged against it, have you holed it? Or do you need to play it as it lies? It’s not a straightforward as you might think.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is Your Group Guilty? Common Slow Play Habits And How To Break Them
Slow play is one of the biggest problems in golf. Is your group responsible for it? We look at five reasons for slow play and give you advice on how to change.
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I'm A Golf Historian And Here's Why I Think Sandy Lyle (Not Tiger Woods) Is The Greatest Ball Striker Of All Time
Fergus Bisset writes here on the best ball-strikers in the history of the game. His pick for the best of the best might be a surprise to some.
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10 Reasons Why Bobby Jones Was The Greatest Amateur Of All Time
The American left an incredible golfing legacy through his exploits on and off the course. Here are 10 reasons why he was the greatest ever amateur.
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What Club Should Take The 14th Spot In Your Golf Bag?
The Rules say you are allowed to carry 14 clubs so you might as well do so, choosing the right weapon to complete your set-up could change your game.
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