
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, shot a personal best of 90 in 2026, and is now ramping up his practice and 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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Who Is On Justin Rose’s Team? Coaches, Caddie, Wife And MoreHe's one of the most popular, most talented players on the PGA Tour, but who are the people closest to Justin Rose on and off the course?
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Why Does The Masters Coverage Start Late In The Day?Find out just why The Masters 2026 coverage is starting so late in the day.
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Who Are The Commentators For The Masters 2026? CBS Sports, Amazon Prime And Sky Sports Golf Voices And On-Screen ExpertsThe Masters is back, but who will be lending their voice and expert views to coverage of the event at Augusta National this year?
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Patrick Reed Signs New Hat Sponsor Ahead Of The MastersFormer Masters champion Patrick Reed will return to Augusta National this week sporting a new hat sponsor after announcing a fresh deal
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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 NationalGolf 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 DateAs 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 NationalAsterisk 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 CollapseOnce 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 WooMaria 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 ShotMichael 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 VictoryRory 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 ThreeCheck 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 FilmsThe 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 ChampionshipSudarshan 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 CrowdHe 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 MastersAfter 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 StatusIn 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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