
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, and FA Women's Super League. As content editor at Foremost Golf, Michael worked closely with golf's biggest equipment manufacturers and has developed an in-depth knowledge of this side of the industry. He's a regular contributor, covering instruction, equipment, travel and feature content. Michael has interviewed many of the game's biggest stars, including seven World No.1s, and has attended and reported on numerous Major Championships and Ryder Cups around the world. He's a member of Formby Golf Club in Merseyside, UK.
Latest articles by Michael Weston
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The Equipment Debrief: A Big New Arrival In The Game-Improvement Space, Plus Significant Putter Changes For Two Multiple Major Champions
As Tour Edge announces the launch of a new game-improvement family of clubs, two of the world's best players find themselves tinkering with different putters
By Michael Weston Published
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'Steel Will Go The Way Of Hickory Shafts' - Is The Golf Industry Ready For The Next Big Thing?
Could this really be the beginning of the end for steel shafts in favor of graphite in our irons? Kick Point's Joe Ferguson believes a momentum shift has already begun...
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Who Makes Up The LIV Golf League Broadcast Team?
Find out a little more about the people inside the booth and on the course that make up the LIV Golf commentary team each week
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The Equipment Debrief: Two New Putters Grab Our Attention As Sergio Garcia Talks Through His Bag Line-Up
The Ryder Cup legend and LIV Golf player offers a glimpse inside his bag - and it's not just a new putter that he's been trialling
By Michael Weston Published
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Despite Calling Equipment Changes A 'Big Move,' Lydia Ko Shares 36-Hole Lead At The LPGA Tour's Tournament of Champions
The former World No.1 has made significant changes at both the top and bottom end of her bag
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From Two Shots Back Of The Leaders After Round One To Missing The Cut Entirely... The Eventful 48 Hours This Pro Experienced At The Farmers Insurance Open
Torrey Pines showed its teeth on Friday, with the famous South Course ending the hopes of a fair number of challengers
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'A Painful Lesson To Learn' - PGA Tour Pro Explains Farmers Insurance Open Disqualification
Michael Brennan has released a statement explaining his disqualification from the Farmers Insurance Open, where he breached a Model Local Rule
By Michael Weston Published
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This Incredible Record Is Over - And It Leaves Scottie Scheffler In Pursuit Of Tiger Woods
The World No.1 isn't playing this weekend, but he's now the one pursuing this incredible Woods record
By Michael Weston Published
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7 Big Names And Notables To Miss The Farmers Insurance Open Cut
Justin Rose broke his own 36-hole record on the South Course at Torrey Pines, but some star names struggled to make the weekend in California
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The Equipment Debrief: Scheffler Shines With Old Favourites – But It's These Eye-Catching New Irons That Really Caught Our Attention
The World No.1 picked up where he left off last year, using an old driver to devastating effect in California, but it's a new set of irons that has piqued our interest this week
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'It’s Pretty Cool' - Ross Fisher Latest DP World Tour Pro To Achieve Impressive Milestone
Less than 50 players have reached this number, Fisher being the latest to join a fairly exclusive club
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is The Emirates Golf Club Course Record At The Dubai Desert Classic?
No one has gone lower than Ernie Els at the 'Major of the Middle East'
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Francesco Molinari Back Working With Renowned Golf Coach Denis Pugh
The former Open champion spoke about their partnership after taking the lead with a first-round 65 at the Dubai Desert Classic
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Lee Westwood Backs Rory McIlroy Over DP World Tour Fines Row
The row intensifies as the Englishman calls for the DP World Tour to set the hearing date for mid February
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'That Tells Me That If He's Able To Play, He's Going To Play In That One' - Pro Predicts PGA Tour Champions Event Tiger Woods Will Compete In
Tommy Gainey says there are strong rumors circulating that the 15-time Major winner will make his first appearance on the senior tour in May
By Michael Weston Published
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The Equipment Debrief: A 'Ridiculous' (Good) New Golf Ball And Putters Aplenty In A Busy Week For Gear
New arrivals (not just a ball) come in the form of Scotty Cameron, Bettinardi and Cobra putters, plus details of a new deal for a Major champion
By Michael Weston Published
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'I'm A Player That's Never Been Fragile To Change' - Marco Penge Explains Big PXG Move Ahead Of PGA Tour Debut Season
In this Golf Monthly exclusive interview, rising star Marco Penge reveals why he's changed clubs and how excited he is about the year ahead
By Michael Weston Published
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Improve Your Ball Striking With A 'Plane' And Simple Iron Play Drill (That You Haven't Tried Before)
Investing time in iron play drills to boost your ball striking is a great move this winter, but I bet you didn't expect this item to hold the key to improvement
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Is Loft Jacking In Irons Finally Coming To An End?
We discuss one of golf equipment's hottest topics, the gradual strengthening of lofts in irons, and resulting emergence of High Launch options
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The Equipment Debrief: PXG Makes Powerful Statement, Plus A '12 Out Of 10' New Shoe From FootJoy
The new gear continues to flow as we approach the first tour events of 2026, and we have the latest news on PXG's big-hitting signing
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The Pro-Game Shots I'd Pick If I Could Hand Out 10 Career Mulligans
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to take a shot again? These players would REALLY have liked to have had a mulligan at their disposal at certain points in their career
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The Equipment Debrief: 'Close To Perfect' Irons Revealed, Rory's New Clubs And Other Exciting Launches
It's that busy time of the year for equipment, and we're about to see some big new arrivals hit the shelves
By Michael Weston Published
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5 Gear Changes That Could Help You Break 80 In 2026
You’re so, so close. Could one of these equipment changes finally help you to achieve your goal…
By Michael Weston Published
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Could (And Should) Golf Clubs Be Doing More For Their Members Over Winter?
You’re paying out a every month even when the course is closed - and you’re not very happy about it…
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