
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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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
By Michael Weston Published
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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
By Michael Weston Published
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The Surprise Second Hand Club That Sells Out Almost Instantly
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This club is becoming increasingly popular with the best players in the world and amateur golfers are loving them too. Maybe it’s time you added one to your bag…
By Michael Weston Published
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The Perks Rory McIlroy Gets For Winning The Players Championship
Winning this prestigious event opens up a lot of doors - and there are a few other interesting benefits, too
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Xander Schauffele Commits To Valspar Championship As Injury Return And Masters Prep Ramps Up
The American is looking to get more competitive rounds in ahead of the first Major Championship of the season at Augusta National
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What Was Jack Nicklaus' Scoring Average... And How Does It Compare To Scottie Scheffler?
The 'Golden Bear' holds a number of records that will surely never be beaten, but how does his scoring average compare to today's greats?
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David Corben And Harry Crockett Stage Late Comeback To Win Sunningdale Foursomes
The pairs tournament went down to the final hole in what was a dramatic conclusion to the famous event
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The Incredible Numbers Behind Justin Thomas' Historic Second Round At The Players Championship
The American produced an incredible second round at the famous TPC Sawgrass, with Thomas rewriting a number of records on Friday
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Why Do My Drives Lack Power? This Simple Explanation (And Drills) Will Help You To Hit A Longer Ball
It's time to tackle your power issue, because it's costing you valuable distance...
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Sergio Garcia Offers His Favorite Tee-To-Green Tips To Help The Amateur Golfer
When one of the game's greatest ever ball strikers offers his help, you should listen...
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How Many Holes In One Have There Been On The 17th Hole At TPC Sawgrass During The Players Championship?
The iconic par 3 17th, which is surrounded by water, measures just 137 yards and, throughout its history, there have been plenty of incredible moments
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Most Golfers Have One Of These Swings Faults. Are You One of Them?
Top 50 Coach Alex Elliott demonstrates the most common swing faults - and how to fix them
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Do You Flick (And Fat) Your Wedges? These Drills Will Help You To Play The Perfect Pitch Shot
Top 50 Coach Barney Puttick demonstrates how to play the perfect wedge shot
By Michael Weston Published
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The Driver Every Male Major Winner From The Last 10 Years Has Used
We look back at the equipment that has helped drive players to Major Championship glory over the last decade
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How Many Golf Courses Are There At TPC Sawgrass?
The Players Stadium Course is home of The Players Championship, but it's not the only course at the famous Florida venue
By Michael Weston Published
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Jason Day Reunites With Boyhood Coach As He Moves Into Arnold Palmer Invitational Contention
The former World No.1 has reconnected with his former coach, who he has known since he was 13-years-old, to help with his putting problems
By Michael Weston Published
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Xander Schaffuele Extends Impressive Record On PGA Tour
The American might not be in contention going into the weekend of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but Schauffele does have a pretty special record going
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Tiger Woods Not Listed In 2025 Players Championship Field
It appears the 15-time Major winner will go into The Masters next month without having played a PGA Tour event since The Open last July
By Michael Weston Published
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These Top Tips From A Serial Tour Winner Will Help You To Seriously Lower Your Scores
Try these fantastic tee-to-green tips from a player who knows how to win
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Do You Hit More Greens In Regulation Than A 15-Handicapper?
Using Shot Scope data, we reveal how many greens in regulation an average mid-handicapper hits per round. How do you compare?
By Michael Weston Published