
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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Sausage Golf Boudin Noir Putter Review: The Modular Revolution Has Begun
We have tested one of the most interesting putter releases of 2025, the modular Sausage Golf Boudin Noir, to see what golfers can expect…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Best Golf Net 2025: How to get the perfect setup at home
Want to practise your golf swing from the comfort of your own home? We have taken a look through the best golf nets that will help your golf game...
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Best Golf Simulator 2025 - Our 6 Favorite Simulators, Tested And Reviewed
If you want to find a way to practice your golf game at home then we've listed the best golf simulators currently available right now
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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I Drank Four Pints And Played In A Professional Event. Was It A Roaring Success Or An Abject Failure?
PGA Professional Joe Ferguson once competed in a professional event under the influence of alcohol. How did it play out?
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Forget Amazon's Big Deals Day Event, The Most Cutting Edge Laser We've Tested Is Even Cheaper Now
The October Prime event may have finished but I have spotted an excellent rangefinder that is actually cheaper now than it was during the event.
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Amazon Big Deals Days Ends Tonight - DO NOT Miss Out On My 5 Favourite Deals
PGA Professional and gear tester Joe Ferguson rounds up his favourite deals of this huge Amazon shopping event...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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The Most Underrated Driver Of 2025 Has Up To $100 Off Its Price Tag!
Driver tester and PGA Professional Joe Ferguson has spotted a fantastic deal on one of his favorite drivers of 2025....
By Joe Ferguson Published
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This Is The Longest Driver We Tested In 2025 - And It Now Has $100 Off Ahead Of Amazon Prime Big Deals Days
One of my favorite drivers of 2025 has been spotted with a significant discount this Amazon Big Deals Day…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Aretera EC1 Shafts Review: Is This The Smoothest Feeling Shaft In Golf?
PGA Professional Joe Ferguson has been putting the Aretera EC1 family of shafts through its paces in testing...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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I Tried A 4.5˚ Driver Made Specifically For The World's Biggest Hitters... And It Might Just Make My Bag!
PGA Professional Joe Ferguson has been thinking outside of the box in a bid to improve his performance off the tee...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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'It's Unacceptable' - Why The Loft Of Your Driver Might Not Be What You Think
Equipment expert Joe Ferguson has discovered an uncomfortable truth of golf club manufacturing that means you might not be getting the club that you paid for
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Is Putter Tech a Myth? We Tested Models From Three Different Eras To Find Out
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Two classic putters in the form of the Wilson 8802 and the Ping Anser take on the cutting-edge L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Max to see if modern technology actually makes a difference on the greens
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Most Forgiving Drivers 2025 - My eight top picks for forgiveness
Looking for a driver that will offer forgiveness on off-centre strikes? Here, we take a look at the best currently on the market
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’ - Putters May Never Be The Same Again
We take a look at an exciting and innovative new putter design from Sausage Golf - the Boudin Noir...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Best Golf Drivers For Beginners 2025 - the 7 best models for those starting to play the game
We take a closer look at some of the best golf drivers for beginners that offer all-round performance and value
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Best Budget Golf Drivers 2025
Buying one of the best budget golf drivers doesn't mean you'll lose out on performance
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Is The Blade Putter Dying Out On Tour?
Gear tester and PGA Professional Joe Ferguson has noticed an interesting equipment trend in the professional game…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Callaway XR Package Set vs Callaway Mavrik Set Package Set: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
We put two of the best Callaway golf package sets up against eachother to see which one is best for you and why
By Joe Ferguson Published
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The One Piece of Equipment (Almost) Every Tour Pro Agrees On...
We explore the remarkable dominance of one particular brand at the flagship event on the DP World Tour
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Best Golf Balls For High Swing Speeds 2025
Check out the golf balls that are best suited for the high swing speed golfer to maximize distance, accuracy and short game control
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Best Left-Handed Golf Drivers 2025
We run through the best left-handed golf drivers, finding the perfect balance between quality and availability...
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Why A One-Hour Custom Fitting Is Nowhere Near Enough
PGA Professional and former custom fitter Joe Ferguson has some reservations about the current accepted standard in retail custom fitting…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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TaylorMade Qi35 vs Titleist GT2 Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Both are played on tour and have received much fanfare since their releases but which one is right for your game?
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Best Low Spin Golf Balls 2025
The best low spin golf balls will help some golfers optimize their distances, especially with the driver, and here are our top picks.
By Joe Ferguson Last updated