
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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'We Could Have Been Doing It Wrong For Years' - Why The Lie Angle On Your Irons Might Need To ChangeJoe Ferguson picks up on a 'new' lie angle theory, which has him questioning whether it's being done properly
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Zander Lombard Dominates At DP World Tour Q-School As Tour Cards For 2026 Are FinalizedThe South African fired a 37-under-par tournament total to surge clear at Infinitum in Spain, as the battle for DP World Tour cards produced a thrilling finish
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6 Steps To Mastering The Scoring Zone On The Golf Course (That Most Amateurs Fail To Exploit)Good golfers get up and down with impressive regularity from this crucial scoring zone, but how can you get in on the action? These six expert tips show the way
By Michael Weston Published
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Could A Change In Ball Help You Hit It Straighter?Kick Point duo Dan and Joe have been discussing spin axis on the latest episode of Kick Point and how a change in ball could help reduce your dispersion
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The Equipment Debrief: Rory McIlroy Puts New Driver, 3-Wood And 5-Wood In Play.... But What Models?Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood give us a clue as to what appears to be coming to a pro shop near you in early 2026
By Michael Weston Published
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Two Holes Are Closed At My Golf Club. Is It Still Eligible For Handicapping?Can you still put a card in? What if there are temporary greens in play?
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The Equipment Debrief: The Most Played Driver, Iron, Ball, Wedge And Putter On The 2025 PGA TourWhich models lead the way in each category? We take a look at the numbers as part of our new weekly equipment debrief
By Michael Weston Published
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The Perfect Golf Bag Set-Up For A 10, 20 And 30 HandicapperAre you playing with the right golf clubs? This guide will help steer you in the right direction...
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What Is The Greatest Putter Of All Time?Kick Point hosts Joe Ferguson and Dan Parker discuss their favorite models - and whittle the extensive list of candidates down to just three
By Michael Weston Published
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7 Things To Avoid That Would Make Your Golf Equipment IllegalAre you breaking the Rules of Golf? Even if you're doing so inadvertently, the penalties are often severe
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Ping AquaDrive Jacket ReviewMichael Weston waits for some wet weather before heading out on the links to test the Ping SensorDry AquaDrive jacket
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Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn! Why This Is The Best Time Of Year To Play Golf (I Won't Hear Otherwise)Michael Weston is relieved to see the back of summer. Here's why...
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Korn Ferry Tour Championship Leaderboard And Live Updates: 20 Tour Cards Decided As Chandler Blanchet Wins At French LickTour-bound Chandler Blanchet put on a show at French Lick, but there were some nervous moments for those who had not already secured their PGA Tour cards
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Is This The Most Impressive Result Of The Year? Jeffrey Guan Bags Top-10 Months After Pro-Am Accident Left Him Blind In One EyeHe shouldn't really be playing professional golf, but the Australian refused to give up on his dreams
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A Few Old Favorites In The Bag Of The Baycurrent Classic Champion: Xander Schauffele's Winning WITB From JapanWe take a closer look at the American's line-up, as the two-time Major winner returns to the winner's circle
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You Must Fix This Golf Swing Fault Now! It's Causing A 'Huge Loss Of Power' (And Distance)This common trail elbow position in the backswing could be costing you power and distance, but we asked an expert PGA Advanced professional to help you fix it
By Michael Weston Published
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Team Europe Wins 2025 Ryder Cup On Exhilarating Final Day At Bethpage BlackTeam Europe won the Ryder Cup for the second successive time following an intensely dramatic afternoon of singles matches at Bethpage Black
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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Which Players Have Won Five From Five At The Ryder Cup?These are the only five players to have gone 5-0-0 in the Ryder Cup. Five matches, five wins...
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is The Record Ryder Cup Winning Margin?There have been more than a few one-sided contests in the great biennial showdown
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Which Golfers Are Unbeaten In Ryder Cup Singles?A few players in the list below boast an exceptional record in Sunday's singles
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Ryder Cup 2025: Record-Breaking Tommy Fleetwood Helps Europe Create History And Open Up Massive Lead Heading Into Sunday SinglesTeam Europe dominates the Saturday afternoon fourball matches to open up a considerable advantage over Team USA heading into the singles
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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What Is The Largest Final Day Comeback In Ryder Cup History?We've seen a couple of big comebacks over the years - but fightbacks of this magnitude are quite rare
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Has The Heckling At Bethpage Crossed The Line? Things Are Getting Quite Ugly On Day Two Of The Ryder CupThere's a partisan crowd at Bethpage Black, but is the heckling starting to get out of hand?
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Scottie Scheffler Is The Best Golfer In The World...But Not At This Ryder CupScottie Scheffler might be ranked the world's best player, but it's Tommy Fleetwood who's playing like he is
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