Michael Weston
Michael has been with Golf Monthly since 2008. A multimedia journalist, he has also worked for The Football Association, where he created content to support the England football team, The FA Cup, London 2012, Wembley Stadium, and the FA Women's Super League. As content editor at Foremost Golf, Michael worked closely with golf's biggest brands and has developed an in-depth knowledge of the equipment side of the industry. He's a regular contributor, covering equipment, travel, instruction, and feature content. Michael has interviewed many of the game's biggest stars and has attended and reported on numerous Major Championships and Ryder Cups around the world. A single figure golfer (just), he's a member of Formby Golf Club in Merseyside, one of the 35 Top 100 courses he’s ticked off to date.
Latest articles by Michael Weston
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The 7 Most Important Innovations In The History Of Golf EquipmentOnly a small number of innovations in the history of the sport can genuinely be regarded as 'game-changing' and we've narrowed it down to these...
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Are You Overspending On Custom-Fitted Irons?Dan and Joe open another can of worms in this episode of Kick Point, one in which we discuss the merits of half sets - plus we're joined by an absolute legend of the game
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Want A Home Simulator But Limited On Space? This Could Be The SolutionMichael Weston trials the super slick and innovative Vanish Retractable Golf Enclosure, which has a unique selling point...
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We Grade Every Golf Manufacturer’s Year - Who Gets Top Marks In 2026?Dan Parker and Joe Ferguson provide their summer reports in another must-watch episode of Kick Point
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Do You Have A Favorite Iron And Is This Holding You Back?Many club golfers have a 'go-to' iron, but can this lead to issues with scoring? We put it to a vote and the results were interesting to say the least!
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Cheating Is Wrong... But Is Trial By Social Media Equally Problematic?An American club golfer is facing a social media backlash after admitting to fabricating a hole-in-one, but has it gone too far?
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How A Simple Foot Adjustment Could Improve Your Rotation (And Power)A subtle adjustment to your foot position could increase your rotation in the golf swing and improve power. PGA Pro Russell Covey explains how...
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9 Perks Of Winning The AIG Women’s Open In 2026: Here's What The Winner GetsIt's not just an elegant trophy the winner will walk away with after reigning supreme at Royal Lytham & St Annes on Sunday - far from it...
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The 3 Golf Club Design Innovations You Can’t Ignore In 2026In one of the latest episodes of the Kick Point podcast, we pick out three new golf club concepts that could revolutionize the equipment world as we know it
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Which Drivers Are The PGA Tour's Longest Hitters Using In 2026?A closer look at the drivers used by those players leading the way in distance off the tee this season
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Royal Lytham & St Annes Facts: 9 Things To Know About The AIG Women’s Open VenueThe best players in the world will battle it out on one of the most demanding links courses in the world this summer
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BucketGolf Review: Is This The Ultimate Backyard Game?Our writer gets his hands on a garden game that he hopes will be the highlight of the annual family get-together
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After How Many Holes Should You Switch Your Golf Ball (If You Don’t Lose It)?Is it necessary to put a new ball into play every other hole, or can you carry on playing it for round after round? Here's our advice...
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My Definitive Ranking Of The Best Golf Tees: Can Anything Beat The Much-Loved Pink Castle?It might be an old favorite, but it's not eco-friendly - and it also has its limitations
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6 LIV Golf Innovations The Tours Should Keep Alive If The Circuit FoldsThe breakaway circuit has had its struggles, but some features have been a hit
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What Is England’s Golf Coast? 'There Are Few Better Places In The World To Spend A Week On The Links'Discover the 30-mile stretch of championship links golf that's hard to beat
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The Story Behind TaylorMade's Carnival-Inspired Open BagWhat is the meaning behind the TaylorMade bag used by the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy at Royal Birkdale?
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12 Of The Best Players To Never Win The OpenSome big names have missed out on winning the Claret Jug over the years...
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'They Removed My Ankle Bracelet' - Henrik Stenson Discusses Future Plans As LIV Golf Penalty Comes To An EndThe popular Swede, who recently turned 50, is looking forward to life on the senior circuit after serving a 12-month suspension from the LIV Golf League
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Slow Golfers Are Rightly Derided… But Are Extremely Fast Players Also Selfish?Golfers whose sole mission appears to be setting a new PB for the quickest-ever round can also wind people up
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The 10 Most Popular Golf Balls On The PGA Tour In 2026What golf balls do the world's best players use? One ball (two models) dominate the list...
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The Best 14-Club Bag Of 2026 (Using No More Than One Model From Each Brand)How do you squeeze every major brand into your golf bag? Our equipment testers agree (finally) on this unique set-up for 2026
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This Particular Driver Has An Incredible 83% Win Rate Across All Majors In 2026With six Major Championships in the books, and just three to go in 2026, one driver continues to dominate off the tee on the biggest stages
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Open Championship Final Qualifying Results: Find Out Who Booked Their Place At Royal BirkdaleKeep up-to-date with all the action of Final Qualifying, where 20 places are up for grabs at Royal Birkdale in under two weeks time
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