
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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'Grossly Unfair Unless The Whole Field Are Subject To This VAR Type Of Forensic Examination' - What Golf Fans Think Of Shane Lowry's Controversial Open Rules Penalty
The rules incident during the second round, which ended up costing Shane Lowry two shots, has got a lot of people talking...
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Nathan Kimsey Facts: 15 Things You Didn't Know About The Former Walker Cupper
Get to know England's Nathan Kimsey, who came through Open qualifying to make his first Major Championship appearance at Royal Portrush in 2025
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Rasmus vs Nicolai Hojgaard: How The Stats And Careers Compare Between Golf’s Power Twins
The Danish golfing prodigies are two of the brightest stars in the professional golf
By Michael Weston Published
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Harris English Praises Stand-In Caddie After Eric Larson Denied Entry Into UK
The American's regular bagman is at home in the United States, but he got off to the perfect start in Northern Ireland with his putting coach on the bag
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Brand New Northern Irish Links Course Confirmed After £30m Investment
These are exciting times for Northern Ireland, with a new championship links course on the way
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The Open 2025: Pro Cards Disastrous 10 After Out Bounds Followed By Bunker Nightmare
Shaun Norris' tournament suffered a major blow in the space of 20 painful minutes
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Where Every Open Venue Ranks In Our Top 100
Get to know your Open Championship venues past and present - and find out where they can be found on our Top 100 list
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Scheffler vs McIlroy: The Fascinating Stats Comparing The World's Best Two Players Ahead Of The 2025 Open
Detailed statistics from Clippd show a fascinating head-to-head of how the games of World No.1 Scottie Scheffler and No.2 Rory McIlroy compare
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What Did We Learn From Mark Darbon’s 'Slick' First Open Press Conference?
The R&A chief executive has been speaking to the media ahead of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush
By Michael Weston Published
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Open Weather Forecast 2025: Early Portrush Outlook
The weather can change very quickly in this part of the world - so how's it currently looking for Open week?
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Camping At The Open: I've Tried It But It's Not For Me
If you're going to camp at The Open, make sure you do it properly - and try to embrace it more than our writer
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'It's One Of The Greatest Joys Of My Life, But Does It Fill The Deepest Wants And Desires Of My Heart? Absolutely Not' - Scottie Scheffler's Epic Five-Minute Answer On Why Pro Golf Doesn't Fulfil Him
The World No.1 spends five minutes explaining what the game means to him - and admits he doesn't find golf satisfying
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8 Of The Best Players To Never Win The Open
Some big names have missed out on winning the Claret Jug over the years...
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The Historic Links That Could One Day Be The Republic Of Ireland's First Ever Open Venue
There has been plenty of talk of Portmarnock one day becoming an Open venue after staging numerous Irish Opens and prestigious R&A amateur tournaments...
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From Lack Of Sleep To The Surprise Of 2019 - What Rory McIlroy Said Ahead Of The 2025 Open
The Northern Irishman was in good form after an early practice round at Royal Portrush on Monday
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The Claret Jug: How Well Do You Know The Iconic Open Championship Trophy?
A brief history of one of the most famous trophies in the world of sport...
By Michael Weston Published
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The 7 Golf Products We'd Create If All Equipment Rules Were Removed
Modern equipment has made the game easier, but imagine how much fun you could have if these products were legal...
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Future Open Championship Venues
Where will The Open be played after this year's Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland?
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Scotland’s Newest Links Course Opens For Preview Play Next Month: Here’s What To Know
Old Petty is the set to open for preview play from August 1 to September 30, 2025 - and it's looking rather special
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LIV Golf UK: Course Insights With JCB Head Pro Dan Bourne
Sponsored by LIV Golf
Where will this year's LIV Golf UK be won and lost? JCB's Head Pro provides a fascinating insight ahead of July's event, where Jon Rahm will be hoping to defend the title he won 12 months ago
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11 Common Golfing Remarks… And What Your Playing Partners Really Mean!
You'll rarely play a round of golf without hearing at least two or three of these...
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Open Final Qualifying Results: Lee Westwood Among Three LIV Golfers To Qualify As Notable Names Miss Out On Spots At Royal Portrush
In a thrilling Final Qualifying, Lee Westwood secured his spot at The Open Championship, with 20-year-old amateur Richard Teder creating history at West Lancashire
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When Are Ryder Cup Teams Finalized? Key Dates To Know
When does qualifying end and when will the captains name their six wildcard selections?
By Michael Weston Published
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The 10 Most Popular Golf Balls On The PGA Tour
What are the most played golf balls on the American circuit? We look at the numbers...
By Michael Weston Published