Fergus Bisset
Fergus is Golf Monthly's resident expert on the history of the game and has written extensively on that subject. 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, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Sunningdale's Old Course is a classic heathland layout and one of the world's very best inland courses
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Carnoustie Golf Links Championship Course: Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Carnoustie delivers a complete test of golf with a fabulous selection of uniquely memorable holes
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Woburn Golf Club Duke's Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Woburn Golf Club Duke's Course is a very attractive course framed by a wonderful array of mature trees.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point, Colt Championship Links Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The Colt Championship Links Course at County Sligo Golf Club is a great example of Harry Colt’s expertise. This must be one of the most scenic courses in Ireland.
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Ferndown Golf Club Old Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
There are few courses that are maintained as well as Ferndown Golf Club Old Course. It’s a pristine inland layout with exceptional playing surfaces.
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Sherwood Forest Golf Club Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Sherwood Forest Golf Club is a challenging course where recent work has enhanced the heathland feel.
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Royal Dornoch Golf Club Championship Course: Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Royal Dornoch delivers a selection of highly individual and unadulterated golf holes flowing across the most exquisite playing surfaces
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The Grove Golf Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The Grove is a superbly maintained parkland course that has tested the best players in the world. It’s a welcoming and enjoyable place to visit and play.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Muirfield Golf Course: Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Information
Muirfield is a near-perfect links, delivering superb variety and a firm but fair test along with a unique and characterful golfing experience
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'A Round On This Eclectic Top 100 Dream Course Would Blow You Away!'
This eclectic 18 is made up of what we consider the best holes, 1-18, within our 2022/23 Top 100 ranking
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Genius Ideas To Play Top 100 Golf Courses For Less
The top-end rack rates at the premier courses in the UK and Ireland can be a touch eye-watering, but there are various ways to play the best for less.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Our Experts Pick Their Favourite Top 100 Course
Four Golf Monthly course experts select their favourite track from the 2023 UK & Ireland Top 100 Golf Courses list
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Gleneagles Golf Resort PGA Centenary Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Gleneagles Golf Resort PGA Centenary Course is a modern, inland design with nods to the great traditions of Gleneagles.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What Is The Elite Amateur Golf League?
The Elite Amateur Golf League gives scratch and low handicap golfers across the southern half of England the opportunity to participate in season-long, shots-free, competitive golf.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Rory McIlroy's 2011 Masters Final Round Nightmare
The Northern Irishman's final round collapse paved the way for a thrilling finish
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What Is A SubAir System On A Golf Course?
It’s a term you might well hear during Masters week, but what actually is a SubAir system and how does it help keep greens consistently good?
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Is This One Of The Most Spectacular Courses In The World - Quivira GC Review
We sent YouTube's leading golf couple, PGA Pros Hannah Gregg and Fredrik Lindblom to Los Cabos in Mexico to check out an amazing golf course and resort
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Ben Cowan-Dewar: Developing A Legacy
Fergus Bisset spoke with Cabot CEO Ben Cowan-Dewar about his swift rise to fame as one of the world’s pre-eminent golf developers.
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Is This Your New Bucket List Golf Course?
Fergus Bisset travelled to Saint Lucia to see the incredible new Coore and Crenshaw creation for Cabot at Point Hardy Golf Club.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What Do LIV Golfers Get Paid?
It’s an incredibly lucrative circuit but how much are the players getting in terms of prize money and sign-on fees?
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How Many Golfers Are There In A LIV Golf Tournament?
The LIV Golf circuit features limited fields, but how many players tee it up in each event?
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9 Ways LIV Golf Is Different To The PGA Tour
LIV Golf has shaken the world of men’s professional golf but how does it differ to established circuits like the PGA Tour?
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How Much Did LIV Golf Pay Ian Poulter?
England’s Ian Poulter joined LIV Golf in 2022 but how much was he paid and how much has he won so far?
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How Much Did LIV Golf Pay Phil Mickelson?
Phil Mickelson was the biggest early signing for LIV Golf and his defection was controversial to say the least. How much did he get?
By Fergus Bisset Published