
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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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?
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What Makes Shane Lowry Such A Great Chipper? It Has Something To Do With His Practice Partner...
Former Open champion Shane Lowry offers a few of his favorite tips to help all club golfers from tee to green
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Win Your Next Competition With The Perfect 60-Minute Practice Plan (It Works For This Tour Pro)
Rafa Cabrera Bello demonstrates the perfect one-hour practice session that will have you winning comps...
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Wyndham Clark What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
What clubs does the 2023 US Open champion play? Let’s take a closer look at his line-up
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I’m A Man And I Enjoy Playing Off The Forward Tees. Here’s Why I’d Recommend It…
More male golfers should play off the forward tees – they'd certainly be a lot happier for it
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Keith Mitchell What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
A closer look at Mizuno man Keith Mitchell's full line-up of clubs
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Long Bunker Shots Cause Big Problems For Amateur Players. Follow These Tips For Better Results
PGA professional Keith Williams offers some fantastic tips to help you improve your long bunker play
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Jason Day What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
The Australian plays with an interesting mix of clubs - let's take a closer look inside his bag
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Min Woo Lee What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
The Australian is a member of Team Callaway - here's a look at his current line-up of clubs
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Keegan Bradley What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
Here are the clubs the former PGA champion has in the bag for the 2025 season
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Will Zalatoris What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
The American has made a subtle change to his bag line-up since returning from injury
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Bubba Watson What’s In The Bag? 2025 Update
The two-time Masters champion and LIV golfer has played with Ping gear since a young age
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Patrick Cantlay What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
The American is no longer a contracted club player with Titleist - so what equipment is he now playing? Let's take a closer look
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Should Golfers Play The Clubs They Like Or The Clubs That Perform The Best?
We all have our favorite clubs in the bag, but perhaps they're not doing the job you thought...
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Should I Swing My Driver At Maximum Effort? Yes, Says Top 50 Coach Alex Elliott - And Here's Why
Our PGA professional explains how golfers can benefit from establishing three different driver swing speeds
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5 Old Clubs Used On Tour That You Can Still Buy (For Next To Nothing)
Presented by golfclubs4cash
There are a number of iconic golf clubs to be found in the second hand market place, many of which are still played by the world’s best players
By Michael Weston Published
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Short-Game Expert Dan Grieve Reveals The 7 Most Common Mistakes Amateur Golfers Make Around The Greens (And How To Fix Them)
In this video, our short game guru demonstrates how to fix the most common chipping and pitching faults
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The Must-Try Drill That Helped Ernie Els Perfect His Ball Striking (And It Can Work For You)
With a little practice, you can learn to strike the ball like one of the game's best ever players
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I Used To Be Against Dogs On The Golf Course, But I've Changed My Mind. Here’s Why...
The debate around whether dogs should be allowed on the golf course will always split opinion, but our furry friends have won me over
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The Easy Way To Ensure A Centered Strike With Your Driver (And Achieve Maximum Distance)
Alex Elliott demonstrates the simple check that will help you to hit more powerful drivers
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What Is 'The Bear Trap' At PGA National?
A treacherous stretch of holes comes near the finish at the famous PGA National, named after a certain Jack Nicklaus
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How Much Does It Cost To Play PGA National Resort Champion Course?
Fancy taking on 'The Bear Trap'? Here's how you can secure a round at PGA National's famous Champion Course
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How Many Putts Does The Average Golfer Take Per 18 Holes?
The leading players on the PGA and LPGA Tours average around 28 putts per round. Here's how that compares to the mere mortals...
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How Many Hybrids Should Amateur Golfers Carry?
Hybrids have made the game a lot easier for a wide range of golfers, including Tour pros - so how many should you have in your bag?
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