
Joe Ferguson
Joe has worked in the golf industry for nearly 20 years in a variety of roles. After a successful amateur career being involved in England squads at every age group, Joe completed his PGA degree qualification in 2014 as one of the top ten graduates in his training year and subsequently went on to become Head PGA Professional at Ryder Cup venue The Celtic Manor Resort. Equipment has always been a huge passion of Joe’s, and during his time at Celtic Manor, he headed up the National Fitting Centres for both Titleist and Taylormade. He’s excited to bring his knowledge of hardware to Golf Monthly in the form of equipment reviews and buying advice.
Joe lives in North Devon and still plays sporadically on the PGA West region circuit. His best round in recent years came earlier in 2023 where he managed a 9 under par 63 at Trevose GC in a Devon & Cornwall PGA Tournament.
Joe's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Switch between TaylorMade Qi35 and Callaway Elyte TD - both with Fujikura Ventus Black 6-X
Fairway wood 1: TaylorMade BRNR Copper Mini Driver - Fujikura Ventus Black 7-X
Fairway wood 2: Callaway Apex UW 17˚- Fujikura Ventus Black 9-X
Irons: TaylorMade P7CB 3-PW with Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts
Wedges: Callaway Opus 50, 54, and 60 degrees - Project X LS 6.0 shafts
Putter: LAB Golf Oz.1 (zero shaft lean)
Ball: TaylorMade 2024 TP5x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 60R
Bag: Vessel Player IV Pro DXR Stand
Latest articles by Joe Ferguson
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How Often Should You Change Your Grips?
Sponsored by Golf Pride
We all know we can change and should change our grips, but how often should we be thinking about it?
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Best Golf Drivers For Distance 2025
In this piece, we review and compare a number of the best golf drivers for distance
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Vega Mizar Pro Cavity Irons Review
Irons tester Joe Ferguson has been looking at a new low handicap cavity from Japanese brand, Vega Golf…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Oximity Driver Review: A 'Game-Changing' Club For Chronic Slicers
Joe Ferguson has been testing out one of the more unusual-looking drivers on the market to see if it could cure your slice
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Which Titleist Iron Is Right For You In 2025?
Sponsored by PGA TOUR Superstore
The new Titleist T Series irons have already seen some huge success on the global professional tours, but which model is right for your game?
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Best Srixon Irons 2025
Check out our guide to the best Srixon Irons currently on the market.
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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TaylorMade Qi35 LS vs Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
The TaylorMade Qi35 LS and the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond are two of the best low spinning drivers of 2025. We put them up against each other to see which one comes out on top
By Joe Ferguson Published
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5 Signs You Need New Grips
Sponsored by Golf Pride
As our only point of contact with the golf club, the grip is one of the most essential components. Here's how to tell if you need a fresh set...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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I Built The Ultimate Bag For High Handicap Golfers In 2025
Equipment experts Joe Ferguson and Sam De'ath pick out their favorite golf clubs for high handicap players
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Kirkland Signature Driver Vs Titleist GT2 Driver: Our Head-To-Head Verdict
We put one of the most-loved drivers on tour up against a budget offering. Is it a mismatch or can the underdog hold its own?
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Kirkland Signature Driver Review
We take a look at the Kirkland Signature adjustable driver from retail giants Costco...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Cobra DS-ADAPT Max-D vs Cobra Darkspeed Max Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Cobra's new line of drivers have dropped in time for 2025, but how do they compare to the previous generation Darkspeed drivers?
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Revealed: The Equipment Pro Golfers Use That Amateurs Can't Get Their Hands On
Are we playing the same equipment as the professionals we watch week in, week out? Possibly not. Let's see what we might be missing...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Best Golf Drivers For Mid Handicappers 2025
We take a closer look at those drivers which are designed specifically for mid handicap golfers
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Best Drivers For Slow Swing Speeds 2025
Do you have a slow swing speed and are in need of a new driver? We run you through the leading options
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Best Budget Irons 2025 - Six top models for those on a budget
Here we have created a buying guide on the best irons for those golfers on a budget.
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Best High Handicap Drivers 2025
Check out our guide to the best high handicap drivers that are forgiving and easy to launch
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Maxfli 2025 Tour Golf Ball Review
Maxfli Golf may be a blast from the past for some, but PGA Professional Joe Ferguson has been testing out its latest tour-level golf ball…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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The $40 A Dozen Ball With 2 PGA Tour Wins in 2025!
It has been turning heads on the PGA Tour, so Joe Ferguson has been testing the Maxfli Tour X ball...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Best Callaway Irons 2025
We take a look at the best Callaway irons on the market right now
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Best Ping Drivers 2025
We run through some of the best drivers on the market which are made by Ping
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Best Callaway Drivers 2025
We take a look at the best Callaway drivers currently available on the market
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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TaylorMade Qi vs Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal Irons: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Two of the most popular sets of irons on the market are the Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal irons and the Qi irons from TaylorMade, but which is best?
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Ben Hogan PTX LST Driver Review
Driver tester Joe Ferguson has been looking at the new low-spin driver offering from Ben Hogan Golf on and off the course to see what it can offer your game…
By Joe Ferguson Published