
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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Improve Your Ball Striking With A 'Plane' And Simple Iron Play Drill (That You Haven't Tried Before)Investing time in iron play drills to boost your ball striking is a great move this winter, but I bet you didn't expect this item to hold the key to improvement
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Is Loft Jacking In Irons Finally Coming To An End?We discuss one of golf equipment's hottest topics, the gradual strengthening of lofts in irons, and resulting emergence of High Launch options
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The Equipment Debrief: PXG Makes Powerful Statement, Plus A '12 Out Of 10' New Shoe From FootJoyThe new gear continues to flow as we approach the first tour events of 2026, and we have the latest news on PXG's big-hitting signing
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The Pro-Game Shots I'd Pick If I Could Hand Out 10 Career MulligansWouldn't it be nice to be able to take a shot again? These players would REALLY have liked to have had a mulligan at their disposal at certain points in their career
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The Equipment Debrief: 'Close To Perfect' Irons Revealed, Rory's New Clubs And Other Exciting LaunchesIt's that busy time of the year for equipment, and we're about to see some big new arrivals hit the shelves
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5 Gear Changes That Could Help You Break 80 In 2026You’re so, so close. Could one of these equipment changes finally help you to achieve your goal…
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Could (And Should) Golf Clubs Be Doing More For Their Members Over Winter?You’re paying out a every month even when the course is closed - and you’re not very happy about it…
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Is It Time To Try A New Putting Grip? Here Are 3 To Experiment With Over WinterWinter is a great time to tinker with your game in the search of progress for the upcoming season, so our expert shared three new putting grips for you try...
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The Equipment Debrief: Gerard Makes Big Putter Call And A Huge Hitter Plays His Own 'Mini' DriverThis week's gear round-up focuses on two clubs at opposite ends of the bag...
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The Real Reason Why Many Tour Pros Prefer Bonded Hosels Might Not Be What You ThinkBonded or adjustable hosel? A tour fitter explains why some professionals prefer the former on their fairway woods
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The Equipment Debrief: Lexi's 16-Year-Old Irons, Four Putters For Gerard And First Wins For Two New Drivers...It might be 'new gear season', but not all pros will be quick to make changes...
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Build The Perfect Golf Swing By Learning From 6 Of The Best Players In The GameIf you want to build the perfect golf swing you have to analyse the best traits of the greatest golfers - so we asked one of our experts to get you started...
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Building The Perfect Home Golf Practice Set-Up: A Guide For Every BudgetThinking of doing something pretty special at home? Here are some options and things to consider to help you get started on the right track
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Club Fitting Expert Reveals The One Thing All Golfers Should CheckTake note of this crucial aspect of your equipment, especially if you're in the habit of re-gripping your own golf clubs
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We Select Our 'Mount Rushmore' Of Golf Components. Do You Agree?Kick Point hosts Dan Parker and Joe Ferguson debate the best golf components (the “bits and bobs) of all time - and competition for a place in the top four is fierce
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The Equipment Debrief: Scottie Scheffler Makes Key Gear Change, New Callaway Drivers Spotted On Tour And More...The World No.1 has made a significant change to his club line-up, and we get the first look at a new range from Callaway...
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Which Current Golfers Are Locks For The World Golf Hall Of Fame?Some players might make the next induction, while the others will surely join the list of legends at some point in the future...
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'I'm 68 And I Just Shot My Age. Here's How I Did It'It's one of golf's most impressive achievements. One Golf Monthly reader tells us about his extra special round of 68
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Forget Misguided Cliche Golf Advice... Just Do This With Your Hands For Better Ball Striking!Some amateur golfers become 'experts' when watching your swing on the range, but you should ignore their advice and try this simple tip for better ball striking
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The Equipment Debrief: Mini Driver Usage Is Surging On Tour... So Should You Put One In Your Golf Bag?We know you all love an equipment trend. Here’s one that continues to grow...
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'We Are Building Pathways And Creating Opportunities In Markets That Have Not Always Had Access To Elite Golf' - The Role Of The International Series On The Global StageSponsor Content Created With The International Series
The International Series on the Asian Tour has fast become an established part of the global golfing landscape - and that can only be good news for the game
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The ‘Dangerous’ Common Distance Number Golfers Should Be Wary OfAre you wrongly getting sucked into total distance numbers? If so, you're making this game more difficult for yourself than it needs to be
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The Equipment Debrief: New Shoes Spotted On Tour, More Brands Join The Low-Torque Party And More...Another week, more new gear. If you spotted any of these, give yourself a big pat on the back...
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The Equipment Debrief: Charley Hull Spotted Making Big Gear ChangeAs we approach 'new gear season', more drivers yet to hit the market are spotted on tour
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