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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How Much Did LIV Golf Pay Brooks Koepka?
What was Brooks Koepka’s signing fee to join LIV Golf and how much has he made in winnings?
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How Much Did LIV Golf Pay Sergio Garcia?
What was Sergio’s signing fee to join LIV Golf and how much did he make in winnings in 2022?
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How Much Did LIV Golf Pay Dustin Johnson?
How much money did Dustin Johnson pick up for signing with LIV Golf in 2022?
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Do PGA Tour Players Earn A Salary?
Many of them earn a small to large fortune but do they get a regular wage?
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Who Has Won The Most PGA Tour Events?
Two men lead the way at the top of the list of players with the most victories in the history of the PGA Tour
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What Is The Standing Water Rule In Golf?
Do you get a free lift out of standing water? When and how can you take relief from it?
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Do I Have To Wear A Collared Shirt For Golf?
Is it a requirement to have a collar on your shirt when you head out to play golf?
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Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira Wins Latin America Amateur Championship
Argentina’s Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira won the eighth LAAC at Grand Reserve GC in Puerto Rico and will play The Masters, The Open Championship and The US Open.
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Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira Leads LAAC With One Round To Play
Argentina’s Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira fired a superb third round 63 to take a commanding four-shot lead in the eighth Latin America Amateur Championship.
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Mexico’s Luis Carrera Leads Latin America Amateur Championship
Luis Carrera of Mexico fired a second straight 67 to take the 36-hole lead in the eighth Latin America Amateur Championship in Puerto Rico.
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Mateo Fuenmayor Takes Route 66 To Lead LAAC
Mateo Fuenmayor of Colombia heads the field in the Latin America Amateur Championship at the Grand Reserve GC in Puerto Rico after an opening round of 66.
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2023 Latin America Amateur Champion To Earn Start In US Open
The USGA has confirmed that the 2023 LAAC winner will earn a place in the 123rd US Open at Los Angeles Country Club.
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6 Things Every Golfer Can Do To Protect The Course This Winter
During the colder months, the course can take a pounding. Here’s how you can do your bit to protect it…
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Can I Play Golf In Trainers?
Is it ok to wear a pair of trainers out onto the fairways?
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What Is Golf Handicap Annual Review?
How is a golf handicap review initiated and what does it entail?
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Do Pro Golfers Use A New Ball On Every Hole?
Most have sufficient supplies of ammo to do so, but do they need, or bother to?
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Can You Hand In A Scorecard For Nine Holes Of Golf?
Can a nine-hole score count for handicap?
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How Long Does A Round Of Golf Take?
A number of variables make it something of a moveable feast…
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Why Golfers Should Not Be Using A Trolley This Winter
Golfers who are able to have a responsibility to carry their bag this winter for the greater golfing good.
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Can I Play Golf On My Own?
There’s no I in golf but does that mean you can’t go out on the course by yourself?
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8 Ways Golf Has Changed For The Better Post-Pandemic
From a surge in popularity to booking a tee time online, we look at 8 ways golf is better post-pandemic.
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Why Sotogrande Is One Of Europe’s Best Golf Destinations
Fergus Bisset travelled to Sotogrande for his first overseas golf trip since the Covid pandemic.
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Why Poaching Venues Is Coup For LIV
The announcement that LIV Golf will travel to Valderrama and El Camaleon next year is a big boost for the renegade circuit.
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Why The LIV Golf Soap Opera Has Been Good For Golf
Despite no Ryder Cup, no Solheim Cup and no Olympics, golf has almost continually been in the main sporting headlines.
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