
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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Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show - Ask The Pod!It's our favourite part of the show, and hopefully yours too! Ask us anything about equipment and join the conversation with fellow listeners and viewers here.
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I Think I've Discovered The Straightest-Hitting Driver Shaft In GolfEquipment expert Joe Ferguson has been testing out the TPT Nitro driver shaft, with some surprising results in terms of the accuracy on offer...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Graphite Design Tour AD Shafts Review: Every Profile TestedWe have been taking a deep dive into one of the most recognizable and popular shaft families in the game - the Graphite Design Tour AD
By Joe Ferguson Published
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These Are The 5 Best Golf Innovations We've Seen In 2025The Golf Monthly gear team have been putting their heads together to highlight some of the more interesting and potentially game-changing products of 2025...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Costco 2025 Kirkland Signature Ball Review: Still The Benchmark Of Value?We have been putting the 2025 Kirkland Signature golf ball through its paces to see if the incredible price tag and performance promises are too good to be true…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Sausage Golf Boudin Noir Putter Review: The Modular Revolution Has BegunWe 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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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 NowThe 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 DealsPGA Professional and gear tester Joe Ferguson rounds up his favourite deals of this huge Amazon shopping event...
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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....
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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 DaysOne of my favorite drivers of 2025 has been spotted with a significant discount this Amazon Big Deals Day…
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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...
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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...
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'It's Unacceptable' - Why The Loft Of Your Driver Might Not Be What You ThinkEquipment 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
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Is Putter Tech a Myth? We Tested Models From Three Different Eras To Find OutSponsored 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 AgainWe take a look at an exciting and innovative new putter design from Sausage Golf - the Boudin Noir...
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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 VerdictWe 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
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Why A One-Hour Custom Fitting Is Nowhere Near EnoughPGA Professional and former custom fitter Joe Ferguson has some reservations about the current accepted standard in retail custom fitting…
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TaylorMade Qi35 vs Titleist GT2 Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head VerdictBoth 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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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…
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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...
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Mitsubishi Diamana Shafts Review: WB, BB And RB Models Tested And ComparedJoe Ferguson has been testing the tour-validated Diamana driver shaft range from Mitsubishi to see which one might complement your game
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