
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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Which Clubs Have Recorded The Most Victories On The PGA Tour This Season?Time for a count-up. Here are the clubs that have registered the most wins through 17 tournaments
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Forget Drastic Swing Changes – Neutralize Your Slice In 5 Minutes (Using An Everyday Kitchen Item)Fighting a slice? This simple drill, using an item found in kitchens all over the world, can help you to banish an extreme left to right shape from your game
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The Equipment Debrief: 5 Other Car Brands (Besides McLaren) That Have Dabbled In Golf Club Design. Bentley Irons For $4,700, Anyone?Following McLaren Golf’s arrival in the world of golf equipment, we look back at the other car brands that have made their mark in the industry
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Should Alignment Aids On Golf Balls Be Banned?Golf balls that feature visual aids to help us improve our putting have been a super addition to the equipment world - but should they really be allowed?
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'Some Clubs Are Determined To Hang On To The Last Embers Of Yesteryear And Will Only Enter The 21st Century Kicking And Screaming'Although most golfers accept that some form of dress code is good for the game, are one or two traditional forms of etiquette holding golf back?
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The Equipment Debrief: 2, 3 Or 4... How Many Wedges Do The Best Players In The World Carry In Their Golf Bag?Tour pros are very particular about which clubs they put into play, especially when it comes to the 'scoring clubs'
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The Equipment Debrief: Masters Driver Leaderboard, New Metalwoods Seen On Tour And A Spider SpottingWe look at the most played driver models at the Masters - plus the latest on a new fairway woods rollout on the professional tours
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Justin Rose Withdraws From The RBC Heritage Following Masters AgonyThe Englishman was in the field for the Signature Event, but he's opted not to tee it up at Hilton Head
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Jon Rahm Left Augusta National With A Plan - But What Is It?It was a case of too little too late for the Spaniard on Sunday, and his post-round comments have left fans wondering what his next move will be
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Is Rory McIlroy The Best European Golfer Of All Time? These Numbers Say EverythingWe compare Rory McIlroy's current record to two other European greats - Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo
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When Did Everyone Become So Negative? The Masters Was (And Always Is) Simply JoyousAre some people guilty of moaning too much, instead of simply enjoying one of golf's greatest spectacles?
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The Specialist Shaft Brand Making More Major HistorySponsored by Fujikura
Rory McIlroy's thrilling defence of the Masters made it five Major Championships in a row for the number one driver shaft on Tour
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12 Incredible Perks Rory McIlroy Gets For Winning The Masters...(Most Of Which He Has Already)From a lifetime exemption to the Champions Dinner, winning the Masters opens up a whole world of new perks...
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Shane Lowry WITB 2026: What Clubs Does The Major Winner Use?Check out what clubs Srixon staffer, Shane Lowry, is using throughout his 2026 season...
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Tommy Fleetwood WITB 2026: Mini Driver And 9-Wood Feature Among Full TaylorMade Set-UpWe dive into the Englishman's bag, one that tends to have a different look from week to week
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What Is The Largest Winning Margin At The Masters?Runaway victories can sometimes be a bit boring for fans. The 1997 edition of the Masters was anything but...
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'They're Not Being Tested, And So They're Not Ready' - Brandel Chamblee Pulls No Punches In DeChambeau And Rahm Masters CriticismThe golf analyst didn't hold back when asked what he made of Bryson DeChambeau's and Jon Rahm's performances after the first round of the Masters
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Is This Rory McIlroy's Masters To Lose?McIlroy was nowhere near his best on Thursday, yet the defending champion still managed to post five under to take a share of the lead
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Which Players Have Successfully Defended The Masters? The Back-To-Back Champions Rory McIlroy Is Hoping To Join...Only three players have ever successfully defended the Masters...
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Masters Cut Rule Explained: How Many Players Make It Through To The Weekend?To be in with a chance of pulling on the Green Jacket, first you have to make it through to the weekend
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From 'Absolute Nonsense' To 'The Obsession With Length And Power Is Killing The Game' - The Golf Ball Rollback Debate Has Been Reignited At The 2026 MastersGary Player reopened a big can of worms at the Masters this week - and here's what some of you have been saying about rolling back the golf ball
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The Masters 2026 Weather Forecast: Perfect Conditions With Augusta National Firm And FastAs we gear up for the 90th edition of The Masters, here's a look at how the weather is shaping up for the week
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Masters Featured Groups: Day One Pairings And How To WatchWe have some exciting featured groups to watch on day one of the 2025 Masters. Here's what to expect...
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Do You Know The Stories Of Augusta National's Three Famous Bridges?Each of these great champions, who combined to win the Masters five times, has a bridge named after them
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