
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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'Golf Has A Negative Perception Of Being Too Stuffy, Unwelcoming And Archaic' – Why One UK Golf Club Has Scrapped Dress Codes Altogether
Paul McLean, the general manager of The Bristol GC in south-west England, explains why his club has taken the decision to abandon a formal dress code
By Michael Weston Published
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'They Don't Want To Watch, They Want To Whack!' How To Get Your Children Hooked On Golf... And Keep Them Interested
Norman Marshall, who runs the Tommy Fleetwood Academy at Formby Hall, offers some helpful advice to get your kids interested in, and excited about, golf...
By Michael Weston Published
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Golf's Most Stylish Ever Player Is The Inspiration For A New Clothing Collection... And I Went To Spain To Check It Out
The unique clothing range is bold, daring and brave... just like a certain Spaniard was
By Michael Weston Published
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14 Questions Every Open Spectator Needs To Know The Answer To
All your key questions covered with this spectators guide to The Open at Royal Troon
By Michael Weston Published
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7 Reasons Why You're Not Getting Better At Golf (And 5 Ways To Turn Your Fortunes Around)
The reasons why you might not be getting better at golf, shooting lower scores and getting your handicap down - and how you can get better at the game
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is Rory McIlroy's Open Championship Record?
We take a closer look at the Northern Irishman's results in golf's oldest Major Championship
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is Tiger Woods' Open Championship Record?
We take a closer look at the 15-time Major winner's record at golf's oldest Major Championship
By Michael Weston Published
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The 6 Golf Courses We'd Love To See On Non-Golfing Land. A Round At Buckingham Palace, Anyone?
Two Golf Monthly course enthusiasts let their minds wander and come up with six new layouts on stunning pieces of non-golfing land
By Michael Weston Published
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How Do You Compare To A 15-Handicap Golfer?
The 15-handicapper does not hit the ball as far as they think. Here's a closer look at your average club golfer...
By Michael Weston Published
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Rory McIlroy And Patrick Cantlay Share US Open Lead At Pinehurst No.2
Patrick Cantlay fires five under, but Rory McIlroy matches this with a bogeyless round. Scheffler and Woods struggle.
By Michael Weston Last updated
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6 Reasons To Track Your Shots In 2024
One of the quickest ways to lower your scores is to track every shot that you hit. Here's why...
By Michael Weston Published
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Which Courses Have Hosted The Most US Opens?
One course in Pennsylvania has hosted the US Open a record nine times
By Michael Weston Last updated
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What Are The Five Founding Clubs Of The USGA?
The year 1894 was a landmark moment for golf in America, and for the sport as a whole
By Michael Weston Last updated
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Which LIV Golfers Have Won The US Open?
The six LIV players to have won the US Open - and a look back at their victories
By Michael Weston Last updated
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How The Apple Watch Can Transform And Improve Your Golfing Experience
A significant update has made the Apple Watch one serious piece of golf kit - one that could take your game to the next level
By Michael Weston Published
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Bryson DeChambeau Makes Huge Jump In World Rankings After PGA Championship Runner-Up
Bryson DeChambeau has made a big move in the OWGR after his runner-up finish at the PGA Championship
By Michael Weston Published
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'I Just Kept Telling Myself I Need To Earn This' - How Xander Schauffele Finally Got Over The Line In A Major
The American talks of his relief to finally land a Major Championship, an emotional victory that left his father in “a mess”
By Michael Weston Published
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PGA Tour Loses Another Director After Shock Jimmy Dunne Resignation
Mark Flaherty is the second independent director to step down in less than a week
By Michael Weston Published
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PGA Championship Leaderboard And Live Updates: Schauffele Shoots A Record 62 And Has A Three-Shot Lead
Day one of the year's second men's Major Championship, and it's record-breaking Xander Schauffele who leads the way at Valhalla
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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PGA Championship Future Venues: Including Kiawah Island, Olympic Club and PGA Frisco
We take a look at where the PGA Championship heads to in the coming years, which includes an exciting new course in Texas that is home to the PGA of America's HQ
By Michael Weston Last updated
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Matt Fitzpatrick Joins Arccos Golf As Investor And Tour Ambassador
The former US Open champion, who makes no secret of his love of stats, has joined golf's number one game tracker
By Michael Weston Published
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The Unique (And Very Cool) Golf Ball Rory McIlroy Used In Wells Fargo Victory
Heading into the Wells Fargo Championship, the Northern Irishman made a subtle change to his golf ball
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is The Lowest Ever Score In The PGA Championship?
We take a look at the lowest 18-, 36-, 54- and 72-hole scores at the PGA Championship
By Michael Weston Published
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'He Hits It 350 Yards In The Air Downwind And He Has Shorter Clubs Into Firm Greens Than Anyone Else' - Xander Schauffele On Humbling McIlroy Defeat At Quail Hollow
Xander Schauffele heaps praise on Rory McIlroy after a disappointing Sunday for the American
By Michael Weston Published