
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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I Bought A Traditional $30 Masters Chair And It Was By Far My Best Purchase Thanks To Augusta National's Timeless Unwritten RuleOne of our writers relives his visit to Augusta in 2023, the time he fell in love with a little green chair
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The Equipment Debrief: Is This The Most Creative Masters-Themed Release Of The Year?There's been no shortage of limited-edition golf equipment released in the run-up to this year's Masters, but this might just be the best of the lot
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Should We Ban Golf Tees - And What Would That Mean For Equipment?We discuss this perennial debate in the latest episode of Kick Point. Hear us out, for there is a lot of logic behind the argument
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The Equipment Debrief: Are PGA Tour Players Faster And Longer This Year? What The Key Stats Say...Has distance peaked? We take a closer look at the data
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Will McLaren Golf Be A Serious Equipment Manufacturer?Dan and Joe from Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show are making some very interesting predictions on what could be about to come
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7 Golf Club Fitting Myths DebunkedSponsored by PXG
Still not sure whether you have anything to gain from a custom fitting? These common misconceptions could be holding you back...
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High-Handicappers... Chunking Chip Shots Is Totally Avoidable (With This Expert Solution)Stop chunking your chip shots and start excelling around the green with our short game expert's advice on how to improve your contact with the golf ball
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The Equipment Debrief: Bryson's Shock Wedge Change And New Balls To Conquer Short PuttsNew balls, shoes, shafts, drivers... there's a lot to catch up on gear-wise this week and we've got all the details
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What Is 10K Forgiveness - And How Does It Work?Sponsored by PXG
We speak to a senior engineer to get the lowdown on one of the most talked-about technologies in the game - and it could well make you think about the driver you play
By Michael Weston Published
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The Equipment Debrief: Cobra's Eye-Catching Collab, Plus A New GPS Device Worth Trying This SeasonWhat happens when a PGA Tour player, a Norwegian record producer, and a lifestyle brand get together? We've got the answer...
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A Major Wedge Change And Prototype Avoda Irons: Bryson DeChambeau's LIV Golf Singapore Winning WITBDeChambeau was tinkering again before LIV Golf Singapore, with the two-time US Open winner returning to winning ways using a unique set-up
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How Much Did Bryson DeChambeau Win At LIV Golf Singapore?Check out the full prize money breakdown at LIV Golf Singapore 2026 as Bryson DeChambeau wins his fourth individual title
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Bryson DeChambeau Wins LIV Golf Singapore After Richard T Lee Produces Horror Miss In PlayoffThe closing stages of LIV Golf Singapore saw the title go one way and the other, but it was eventually settled in a dramatic playoff
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Bryson DeChambeau Remains In LIV Golf Singapore Contention Despite Huge Wedge ChangeThe two-time US Open champion finds himself bang in contention at LIV Golf Singapore, where he's gaming new wedges from an unlikely brand
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Players Championship Delays Saturday Morning Opening For Spectators After Nearby ShootingGates were closed ahead of the third round of The Players Championship due to a fatal shooting in the area, but fans are now on the course with play underway
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'It Would Probably Be The Biggest Win Of My Career' - Lee Westwood Moves Into Contention And Eyes First Victory In Six Years At LIV Golf SingaporeThe 52-year-old is tied for the lead going into the final round at Sentosa Golf Club, looking to win for the first time since 2020
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How Tiger Woods Is Being Honored At This Year's Players ChampionshipWoods is a two-time winner of the PGA Tour's flagship event and produced one of the tournament's most memorable moments 25 years ago, something that will be honored in Saturday's third round
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'I'm Still Heartbroken' - Although Keegan Bradley Is Reeling From Ryder Cup Loss He Remains Open To A Future Captaincy ReturnKeegan Bradley is still hurting from what happened in New York last September, but he's open to having another crack at the role
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$4.5m, Your Own Locker And 12 Major Starts: What You Get For Winning The Players ChampionshipWinning this prestigious event opens up a lot of doors - and there are a few other interesting benefits, too
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The Equipment Debrief: Exciting New Products Hitting The Shelves In March (Including A Game-Improver ‘Powerhouse’)March is a busy month for new gear launches, with one set of irons in particular promising big performance gains for the high-handicap player
By Michael Weston Published
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This Simple Hack Will Keep Your Golf Grips In Near-Perfect Condition (And Stop Poor Shots From Creeping In)The simple tip used by our PGA pro to stop grips deteriorating over the cold winter months...
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The Equipment Debrief: Inside Casey Jarvis' Equipment Nightmare Ahead Of Second DPWT VictoryThe South African's week got off to the worst possible start - yet he still managed to win his national Open
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The Equipment Debrief: The 40-Something Player Leading Driving Distance (With A Surprising Brand Of Driver)In this week's equipment debrief, we're giving a big shout out to an 'old' guy who's been recording some crazy long numbers with a new driver
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Wyndham Clark Makes Fourth Driver Swap Of 2026 At Genesis InvitationalThe former US Open champion doesn't appear to have settled on his choice of driver, as he made his fourth change of 2026
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