
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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'You’re So Small, How Do You Hit It So Far?' Eight Years After Meeting Rory McIlroy, Noah Kent Has Just Played A Masters Practice Round With His Hero
He was 13 years old when he cheekily asked McIlroy that question - and now he's teeing it up with him on golf's biggest stage
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'Someone Told Me You Can Hit A High Cut Over The Cabins On 10' - Jon Rahm On What The Players Are Saying About Augusta After Storm Damage
The former Masters champion didn't play a practice round on Monday, but he's heard some interesting comments about the golf course
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'I Consider Myself A Top 10 Player' - World No.80 Jon Rahm Shrugs Off Current Ranking Ahead Of The Masters
The Spaniard was bullish on his chances of success at The Masters when talking at his press conference on Tuesday
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'If You Put Your Chair Down, No One Will Mess with It And No One Takes Your Spot' - I Bought A Masters Chair, Here's Why It's One Of Augusta's Greatest Traditions
The iconic green Masters chairs are one of the coolest traditions in sport - just don't leave it out overnight
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Why Reducing Double Bogeys Is The Key To Lower Scores… Here's The Data That Proves It!
Using Arccos data, we take a look at the damage double bogeys cause to your scorecard... and it's worse than you think
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Are You More Likely To Hit The Fairway With A Driver Or 3-Wood? Here's What The Data Says...
Hitting a 3-wood is meant to be the safer option - but how does it play out in reality?
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How Close To The Pin Do Amateur Golfers Hit Their Approach Shots?
We're used to seeing the best players in the world go 'pin hunting' - but here's how close club golfers hit their approaches...
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How Many Birdies Do Golfers Make Per Round?
This fascinating data shows how many birdies golfers of different handicaps average per round
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Scratch vs 10 vs 20 Handicap - How The Stats Compare
How do the stats compare between scratch, 10 and 20 handicap golfers? We have the latest figures...
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An Invitation For Life, The Fabled Green Jacket And Your Own Champions Dinner - What Rory McIlroy Gets For Winning The 2025 Masters
From a lifetime exemption to the Champions Dinner, winning the Masters opens up a whole world of new perks...
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Data Reveals How Many 3-Putts Amateur Golfers Make Per Round
3-putts are an inevitability for most golfers, but how often do they occur?
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How Far Female Golfers Hit Their Drives... Revealed!
Arccos data shows some fascinating insight into how far female golfers hit the ball off the tee
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Who Are The Sky Sports Golf Team? Presenters, Pundits, Commentators For 2025
The experts talking you through the action each week on Sky Sports Golf
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'Too Many Golfers Think 'I'm A Member, I Come First'' – One Visitor Reveals His 'Awful' Experience With An 'Obnoxious' 3-Ball... A Sadly Familiar Story
Incensed by how he was treated by a group of golfers on the course, one Golf Monthly reader felt compelled to write in and describe his unpleasant experience
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Do You Need Stronger-Lofted Irons? The Arguments For And Against
Are you looking for greater distance? We look at the pros and cons of playing irons with stronger lofts
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New To Golf Social Media? Here Are The Content Creators You Should Be Following...
From instruction and tips, to tour and travel content, there's a lot of excellent material out there to feed our love of the game and keep us entertained
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What Is My Putter Worth?
Presented by golfclubs4cash
Is now the time to part with your flatstick? You might be wondering how much it's worth, but there are many factors to consider that will affect its value...
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How Many Golf Balls Does The Average Amateur Lose Per Round?
The number of golf balls that players of different skill levels lose per round might surprise you...
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How to Chip in Golf: Perfect Your Chipping Technique With Expert Tips And Drills
Learn how to chip in golf with the help of PGA Master Pro Anders Mankert, who shares a gold mine of helpful tips which you can use to improve your short game
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How To Hit A Bunker Shot: Top Coaches Reveal Their Proven Techniques
Learn how to hit a bunker shot successfully with expert tips from two top coaches, Anders Mankert and Alex Elliott, helping you to spruce up your short game
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How To Hit An Iron Shot: Essential Techniques For Consistent Results
Learning how to hit an iron shot effectively is a fundamental milestone on your journey to playing great golf, and these expert tips will help you on your way
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How Far Do Amateur Golfers Hit Their Irons? Find Out How You Compare…
Ever wondered how your iron shots compare to other golfers in terms of distance? The latest Shot Scope data reveals all...
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'Have Fun, Put Your Hat On Backwards. I’ve Never Been Into Traditional Style Anything' – Country Music Star Bailey Zimmerman On His Love For Golf, Enjoying LIV's Vibe And John Daly Calling Him 'Son'
The young country star went to a party at Top Golf a few years ago - and now he's hooked on the game
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Revealed! How Long Amateur Golfers Take To Play 18 Holes (By Handicap)
With pace of play in golf such a hot topic, we looked at some Shot Scope numbers to see how long regular club players actually take to play a round of golf
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