
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.
Joe's What's In The Bag?
Driver: Switch between TaylorMade Qi4D 8˚
Fairway wood 1: TaylorMade Qi4D 15˚
Fairway wood 2: Callaway Apex UW 21˚
Irons: Cobra 3DP MB, 4-PW
Wedges: Vokey SM11 50˚, 54˚ and 60˚
Putter: Odyssey 7 Ai One Broomstick
Ball: TaylorMade 2026 TP5
Latest articles by Joe Ferguson
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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.
By Joe Ferguson Published
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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.
By Joe Ferguson Published
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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
By Joe Ferguson Published
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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.
By Joe Ferguson Published
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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
By Joe Ferguson Published
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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
By Joe Ferguson Published
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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 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…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Ping i540 Iron ReviewWe loved the i530 last time around. Can its successor live up to the high bar? We test the Ping i540 iron to find out…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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I've Tested Every 2026 Driver And These Are My 3 Favorite Models Right NowSponsor Content Created With PGA TOUR Superstore
As the Golf Monthly driver tester, I got my hands on every new model in 2026 and these are my three favorites.
By Joe Ferguson Published
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This Simple Hack Will Keep Your Golf Grips In Near-Perfect Condition (And Stop Poor Shots From Creeping In)The simple tip used by our PGA pro to stop grips deteriorating over the cold winter months...
By Michael Weston Published
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Best Maxfli Golf Balls 2026Maxfli is a golf ball brand that has plenty to offer golfers of all ability levels while meeting their budget needs as well.
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Best Utility Irons Golf Clubs 2026The best utility irons golf clubs bridge the distance gap, offering shot-making options and forgiveness
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Best Driving Irons 2026 - Seven of the best models tested and reviewedThe best driving irons to give you a solid, straight and long, go-to option from the tee
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Tour Edge Hot Launch Max Iron Review: A High-Launching Distance PowerhouseTour Edge has produced some excellent irons over the past few seasons. Will this game improvement value proposition hit the mark once again?
By Joe Ferguson Published
