
Jakob Barnes
Jakob has over 11 years of experience in journalism across sports, entertainment, tech, and politics. Now a freelance writer for Golf Monthly, he covers the top stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and more.
He is relatively new to the game of golf, having first picked up a club in January 2023, but like many, he's now obsessed with this frustrating yet wonderful sport. Jakob broke 100 for the first time in late 2025 and is now ramping up his practice and is getting out to as many courses as possible in order to improve and become more consistent.
Latest articles by Jakob Barnes
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'Let's Hope It Never Happens Again' - Butch Harmon Reveals Why He Pulled Out Of Ryder Cup TV Work Amid Glowing Praise For Augusta National
Golf legend Butch Harmon has given the Ryder Cup a scathing review while explaining why he pulled out of covering the event last year
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Has Tiger Woods Gone To Europe? 15-Time Major Winner's Private Jet Spotted Days Before DUI Court Date
As Tiger Woods seeks treatment outside of the USA, a flight path for one of his private planes may offer a hint as to where he's heading
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It's Not Even Masters Week And The 12th Hole Has Already Struck At Augusta National
Asterisk Talley suffered a devastating downfall at the Augusta National Women's Amateur, with the 12th hole causing all kinds of trouble on Saturday
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Maria Jose Marin Storms To Augusta National Women's Amateur Title As Asterisk Talley Suffers Back Nine Collapse
Once again, the iconic par 3 12th played its part in the outcome of the tournament, as Marin emerged victorious around Augusta National
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Who Is Maria Jose Marin's Caddie? Meet Darren Woo
Maria Jose Marin leads the way at Augusta National Women's Amateur, so it's time to look at who her caddie is and how they met
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Who Is Asterisk Talley's Caddie At The Augusta National Women's Amateur?
Asterisk Talley made a late caddie change before the Augusta National Women's Amateur - here's why, and who's on her bag this week
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'That's A Lot Of Bad Luck On One Hole' - Tour Pro Gets 'Spooked' By Bizarre Bunker Shot
Michael Feagles endured a moment of madness at the LECOM Suncoast Classic, with his approach from the bunker causing another ball to pop out from the lip
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How The Winning Putt Of The Augusta National Women's Amateur Helped In Rory McIlroy's Career Grand Slam Victory
Rory McIlroy's win at The Masters in 2025 is the stuff of legends, but a Carla Bernat Escuder putt a week prior helped at the pivotal moment
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Valero Texas Open Tee Times: Round Three
Check out the full round three tee times for the Valero Texas Open, where Robert MacIntyre leads Ludvig Aberg by four strokes
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I'm a Cinema Obsessive And These Are My 5 Favourite Golf Films
The worlds of sport and cinema collide in my list of the greatest golf films ever made
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Sudarshan Yellamaraju Doubles PGA Tour Earnings After Top 5 Finish At The Players Championship
Sudarshan Yellamaraju was the surprise package at The Players Championship, with his weekend performance significantly boosting his career earnings
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'Child's Play Compared To Bethpage' - Matt Fitzpatrick Reacts To Players Championship Crowd
He was pipped to the post at The Players Championship, but Matt Fitzpatrick insists it had nothing to do with the pressure from the US fans
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Cameron Young Career Earnings: How Much Money Has The PGA Tour Winner Made?
He just added The Players Championship to his trophy cabinet, but how much has Cameron Young earned so far in his career?
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What Happens In The Event Of A Playoff At The Players Championship 2026?
The leaderboard is incredibly tight on the final day at The Players Championship, so what does a playoff at this event look like?
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How Much Would It Cost To Attend The Players Championship At TPC Sawgrass?
It's one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour, but how much does it cost to actually go and watch The Players Championship?
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Rory McIlroy Reflects On Tough Week At The Players Championship And Hints At Schedule Ahead Of The Masters
After playing through an injury at The Players Championship, Rory McIlroy is now assessing his condition ahead of The Masters.
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Ludvig Aberg Career Earnings: How Much Money Has The Young PGA Star Made?
The young Swedish golfer is one of the most talented rising stars on the PGA Tour, but how much has Ludvig Aberg earned so far?
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'He Has His Own Reasons' - Luke Donald Addresses Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup Status
In his first interview since taking on the Ryder Cup captaincy for a third time, Luke Donald has addressed the Jon Rahm situation
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Chris Gotterup Names The Augusta National Hole That Is ‘Slept On’
The Masters is still more than a month away, but Chris Gotterup got a good look at Augusta National last week
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Why Do Arnold Palmer Invitational Winners Get A Red Cardigan?
Besides the trophy and the prestige, Arnold Palmer Invitational winners also get a red cardigan - but why?
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Has Patrick Reed Already Built An Insurmountable Race To Dubai Lead?
After an impressive start to 2026, Patrick Reed is flying ahead in the Race to Dubai and he may already be out of sight
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Tom Kim Makes Last-Gasp Hole-In-One To Carry Jupiter Links To TGL Playoffs
In the latest TGL clash, Tom Kim hit an ace to win the match for Jupiter Links and send Tiger Woods' team to the playoffs
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Eight LIV Golfers Stuck In Middle East Make It Safely To Hong Kong Thanks To Private Jet
The eight golfers stranded in the Middle East have made it to LIV Golf Hong Kong after all, with reports claiming they have been rescued
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Jon Rahm's DP World Tour Record Since 2021 Speaks Volumes About His Stance On Circuit Mandate
We look at Jon Rahm's level of involvement on the DP World Tour in recent years, and it's clear why he doesn't want to play more
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