
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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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
Sponsored by GolfClubs4Cash
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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‘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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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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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
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I Get Sent Free Golf Clubs Every Day, But I Recently Spent My Own Money For The First Time In Years On This Beauty...
What would inspire someone who gets free golf equipment almost daily to spend his own money on a new club? PGA Professional Joe Ferguson explains his strange decision…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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I’ve Interviewed Over 20 Tour Players About Their Equipment In The Past Year. Here Is What I Have Learned...
PGA Professional Joe Ferguson has produced 'What's In The Bag' videos with some of the best players in the game, and there are some observations to be made...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Mitsubishi Diamana Shafts Review: WB, BB And RB Models Tested And Compared
Joe Ferguson has been testing the tour-validated Diamana driver shaft range from Mitsubishi to see which one might complement your game
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Cobra 2025 Baffler Hybrid-Iron Set Review
We took the Cobra Baffler hybrid iron set out for a thorough test to see what it can offer your game...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Best Golf Clubs 2025 - we select our favorite clubs in each category
In the market for a driver or new putter? We run through the entire bag listing our top picks right now.
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Vega SS Irons Review: Are These The Most Terrifying Irons In Golf Or The Most Beautiful?
We take a look at some of the most compact forged irons in the game of golf today, the Vega SS…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Best Value Golf Balls 2025
Check out our guide to the best value golf balls that offer good all-round performance without breaking the bank
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Ecco Just Dropped A New Golf Boot You'll Either Love or Hate!
Danish shoe brand Ecco is bringing to market a new winter golf boot that will certainly get tongues wagging, the Biom H5 High Top Boa...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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The Left-Handed Secret? How a YouTube Challenge May Have Unlocked Tommy Fleetwood’s Tour Win…
Maybe it's a bizarre theory, but is the timing of his left-handed challenge and maiden PGA Tour win just too perfect to ignore?
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Callaway 2025 Apex UT Utility Iron Review
Joe Ferguson has been investigating what the latest iteration of the Callaway Apex UT has to offer your game...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Fujikura Ventus Velocore+ Shafts: Every Profile Tested
After one of the most dominant shaft franchises of all time with the original Ventus, has Fujikura refined a masterpiece?
By Joe Ferguson Published
