
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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Fujikura Ventus TR Red VeloCore+ Shaft Review: The 'Inbetweener' Shaft That Actually WorksThe mid-launch, mid-spin specialist gets a stability boost: Does the Ventus TR Red 2026 offer the perfect balance of dynamic feel and tour-level control?
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5 Vintage Fairway Woods That Modern Technology Still Struggles To BeatStop chasing 'new' and start playing 'better': These are the 5 retro fairway woods the manufacturers don't want you to remember...
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Best Golf Clubs Under $500 2026Check out the best golf equipment you can pick up for under $500
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Best Budget Golf Clubs 2026 - Our favorite clubs for those on a budgetFrom drivers to putters we run through our favorite budget golf clubs for those not looking to break the bank.
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As A PGA Professional And Golf Monthly Equipment Tester, Here Is All The Gear I Have In My BagAs a gear tester for Golf Monthly, I've gone through my entire bag to let you know all the equipment I actually use.
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Why We’re Only at the Beginning of Golf’s 3D Printing RevolutionSponsored by Cobra Golf
Why additive manufacturing is the next frontier in golf club performance, mass customization, and discretionary weight.
By Joe Ferguson Published
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The Great Rollback Gamble: Why Golf Needs A Trial Before The LeapData vs. Reality: Why I believe golf's rollback is a "Great Gamble" without a trial run…
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The Bryson DeChambeau Double Standard: Why Golf Critics Are Wrong To Blame His ToolsWhy the golf world celebrates Bryson as a genius when he wins, but treats him like a failed experiment the moment he shoots over par...
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Haywood CB Iron ReviewA masterclass in CNC-milled precision and minimalist design, the Haywood CB offers a premium, forged experience without the premium price tag - Joe Ferguson reviews this stunning DTC iron.
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The $800 Masterpiece: Why Major Golf Brands Should Fear the Haywood MB IronFrom 1020 carbon steel to 100% CNC-milled precision, we put the Haywood MB to the test to see if a $799 DTC iron can actually outclass the $1,600 industry giants.
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Best Golf Clubs 2026 - we select our favorite clubs in each categoryIn the market for a driver or new putter? We run through the entire bag listing our top picks right now.
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Ping G740 vs Titleist T350 Irons: Read Our Head-To-Head VerdictWe take what will be two of the most popular popular irons of 2026 and pit them against each other to determine which set is best suited for your game.
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I Have A Competition Bag And A 'Fun' Bag - You Should Consider It Too...Golf shouldn’t always be a grind. Learn how a "two-bag lifestyle" helps you reconnect with the soul of the game, reduce stress, and find the meditative joy in a simple, single-strap Sunday stroll
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2026 AutoFlex Shaft Range Review: Can This 'Hidden' Korean Tech Transform Your Game?The AutoFlex phenomenon took the golfing world by storm, promising increased speed and effortless distance. We put four distinct profiles from the range to the test to see if the hype holds up on the course.
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5 Old Drivers That Modern Technology Still Can’t BeatFrom this legendary TaylorMade driver to the 'most forgiving' Ping model, we look at the 5 'unicorn' drivers that reached peak performance years ago - and why even Tour Pros refuse to give them up
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If You Need A New Driver In 2026, Here Are My 9 Top PicksWith all my 2026 driver testing completed, I've selected 9 of my favorite models across several key categories.
By Joe Ferguson Published
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A Fairway Wood with 7° Loft? Meet the Ultimate Wind-KillerThink a 7° fairway wood is absurd? For high-speed players struggling with ballooning shots, the Eleven Golf FW1 might be the ultimate wind-killer. We test it to find out
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Best Budget Irons 2026 - Four of the best irons you can get without breaking the bankHere we have created a buying guide on the best irons for those golfers on a budget.
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Best Golf Irons 2026 - 12 top models reviewed and testedOur ultimate guide to the very best golf irons on the market, from game improvement clubs to players' irons
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Most Forgiving Irons 2026Looking for a set of irons that will offer forgiveness on off-centre strikes? Here, we take a look at the best sets currently on the market
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Best Golf Irons For Seniors 2026The best golf irons for seniors offering high levels of forgiveness and help increasing clubhead speed
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Best Ping Irons 2026We take a look at the best Ping irons on the market, which features everything from workable players’ irons to forgiving, game-improvement clubs
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I Tested 38 Drivers This Winter - Here Are 5 Things You Need To KnowOur driver tester Joe Ferguson has been collating his thoughts after a busy launch season and there are some key takeaways you need to know about...
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The Most Forgiving Iron of 2026? Ping G740 Iron ReviewIrons tester and PGA Professional Joe Ferguson has been testing out the latest super game improvement offering from Ping - the G740 iron…
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