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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Marco Penge Set To Make Long-Awaited Return From Illness... And It's Against An Impressive DP World Tour FieldAfter suffering with his health, the three-time DP World Tour winner is back in Europe this week hoping to get his season off and running
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How To Master The High (And Low) Launch Wedge Shot With Simple Setup ChangesRelying on one stock wedge shot is not an effective way to shoot lower scores. These simple setup tweaks can help you to vary flight and cut your handicap
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These Are Two Of The Best Lasers We've Tested In 2026 And We Can't Believe They're On Sale AlreadyAs laser rangefinders deals go, these two could be the best yet we've seen during Amazon Prime Day sales
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I'm Seeing More Unrepaired Divots Than Ever Before... Why Do Standards Seem To Be Falling?Just like ugly pitch marks, unrepaired divots are seemingly on the rise...
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Forget Amazon, Stewart Golf's Summer Sale Has Up To $600 Off Two Editor's Choice Golf CartsThere are significant savings to be had across the Stewart Golf range - but you'll need to be quick to secure your dream trolley and/or cart bag
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I’m A Member Of A Top 100 Links Course And I’ve Just Put The TaylorMade TP5 Into Play. Here’s How It Helped My Scoring...Sponsored by TaylorMade
Golf Monthly writer Michael Weston discovers certain performance benefits of switching to this premium model
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How Does The Cut Rule Work At The 2026 US Open?There have been many changes to the cut rule at the US Open over the years, but this is how it will work at Shinnecock Hills in 2026...
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Which Courses Are On The US Open Rota?The USGA has already confirmed most of the venues up until 2051, with several famous courses set to host the US Open multiple times over the next 25 years
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Pro Says Bifurcation The 'Only' Way To Truly Rein In Distance And Suggests Alternative Method To Bringing Back ShotmakingMichael Kim gave his views on social media after the governing bodies confirmed any rollback would not happen until 2030
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What Is Syringing Greens - And Why Are They Doing It At The US Open?The USGA will be keeping a very close eye on the speed of the greens this week, especially with windy conditions expected at Shinnecock
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Are Green Speeds Getting Out Of Hand? USGA Chief Says He 'Would Make That Argument'Chief Championships Officer John Bodenhamer is the man tasked with setting a fair challenge at Shinnecock this week
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US Women's Open Tee Times 2026: Round ThreeIt's getting interesting in California as Riviera hosts the US Women's Open for the first time - and here's how things look going into the weekend
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The Memorial Tournament Tee Times 2026: Round ThreeJ.T. Poston is the player everyone is trying to catch going into the weekend, but he holds a slender advantage and there are some big names in pursuit of the American
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6 Big Names To Miss The 2026 US Women's Open CutRiviera Country Club is showing its teeth this week, and several notable names will not be around for the final two rounds
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I’ve Racked My Brain For A Solution To Slow Play... Sadly I Don’t Think There Is OneTackling the long-standing issue of slow play is important, but can it ever be entirely eradicated from the game?
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This Posture Mistake Could Be Game Over For Your Golf Swing (Here's How To Avoid It)This common posture issue kills your ability to consistently achieve a centred strike, but you can identify and avoid it with our expert's top tips...
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Are Zero Torque Putters Here To Stay (Or Is The Trend Dying)?What is the zero torque putter trend and is it slowing down? This hot topic was recently discussed on Golf Monthly's Kick Point podcast
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Walton Heath US Open Qualifying: Who Made It And Who Missed Out?Seven players have secured their spot in next month's US Open field at Shinnecock Hills in New York
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'I'm Not Exaggerating When I Say That I Wouldn't Be Here Without Her' - Aaron Rai Pays Tribute To Wife After Stunning PGA Championship WinThere are a lot of people in Team Rai, but the PGA champion had some special words for his wife following an emotional victory at Aronimink
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Alex Smalley Didn't Win The 2026 PGA Championship, But Here's What He Gets For A Career-Best Major Week...A runner-up finish at a Major Championship gives your career (and bank balance) a nice big boost
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Why The Controversial Aronimink Setup Has Divided Fans And Players At The PGA ChampionshipThe golf course has been a talking point once again this week - but is the criticism fair?
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How PGA Championship Prize Money Compares To The Other MajorsHere's how the prize funds look for the four blue ribbon events in the men's game
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6 Fascinating Storylines On PGA Championship SundayIt looks as though we're set for a grandstand finish at Aronimink, with several intriguing storylines developing
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How Aaron Rai And Justin Rose Can End This 100+ Year Curse At The PGA ChampionshipShould Aaron Rai or Justin Rose lift the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday, it will end a very long drought
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