
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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What Did We Learn From Mark Darbon’s 'Slick' First Open Press Conference?The R&A chief executive has been speaking to the media ahead of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush
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Open Weather Forecast 2025: Early Portrush OutlookThe weather can change very quickly in this part of the world - so how's it currently looking for Open week?
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Camping At The Open: I've Tried It But It's Not For MeIf you're going to camp at The Open, make sure you do it properly - and try to embrace it more than our writer
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'It's One Of The Greatest Joys Of My Life, But Does It Fill The Deepest Wants And Desires Of My Heart? Absolutely Not' - Scottie Scheffler's Epic Five-Minute Answer On Why Pro Golf Doesn't Fulfil HimThe World No.1 spends five minutes explaining what the game means to him - and admits he doesn't find golf satisfying
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8 Of The Best Players To Never Win The OpenSome big names have missed out on winning the Claret Jug over the years...
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The Historic Links That Could One Day Be The Republic Of Ireland's First Ever Open VenueThere has been plenty of talk of Portmarnock one day becoming an Open venue after staging numerous Irish Opens and prestigious R&A amateur tournaments...
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From Lack Of Sleep To The Surprise Of 2019 - What Rory McIlroy Said Ahead Of The 2025 OpenThe Northern Irishman was in good form after an early practice round at Royal Portrush on Monday
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The Claret Jug: How Well Do You Know The Iconic Open Championship Trophy?A brief history of one of the most famous trophies in the world of sport...
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The 7 Golf Products We'd Create If All Equipment Rules Were RemovedModern equipment has made the game easier, but imagine how much fun you could have if these products were legal...
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Future Open Championship VenuesWhere will The Open be played after this year's Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland?
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Scotland’s Newest Links Course Opens For Preview Play Next Month: Here’s What To KnowOld Petty is the set to open for preview play from August 1 to September 30, 2025 - and it's looking rather special
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LIV Golf UK: Course Insights With JCB Head Pro Dan BourneSponsored by LIV Golf
Where will this year's LIV Golf UK be won and lost? JCB's Head Pro provides a fascinating insight ahead of July's event, where Jon Rahm will be hoping to defend the title he won 12 months ago
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11 Common Golfing Remarks… And What Your Playing Partners Really Mean!You'll rarely play a round of golf without hearing at least two or three of these...
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Open Final Qualifying Results: Lee Westwood Among Three LIV Golfers To Qualify As Notable Names Miss Out On Spots At Royal PortrushIn a thrilling Final Qualifying, Lee Westwood secured his spot at The Open Championship, with 20-year-old amateur Richard Teder creating history at West Lancashire
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When Are Ryder Cup Teams Finalized? Key Dates To KnowWhen does qualifying end and when will the captains name their six wildcard selections?
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The 10 Most Popular Golf Balls On The PGA TourWhat are the most played golf balls on the American circuit? We look at the numbers...
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New LIV Golf Schedule Features First Ever South Africa Event: ReportA report suggests that the LIV Golf 2026 schedule is close to being finalized with cities and countries named
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10 Signs You’re Using The Wrong Golf ClubsSometimes the tools really are to blame, and it's not the person holding the golf club...
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What To Expect At The LIV Golf UK EventSponsored by LIV Golf
There won't just be world-class golfers on display at JCB Golf & Country Club in July, but two famous music artists - plus a lot more
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Why Do Golf Courses Have So Many More Par 4s Than Par 3s And Par 5s?The vast majority of golf courses have more par 4s - but why? We asked a golf course architect to explain...
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It's Estimated That Around 200 Billion Golf Shots Are Hit Every Year. Is It Possible To Track Them All?We travel to a town just north of Copenhagen to find out how a small Danish start-up called ‘Trackman’ turned the ball-flight data world on its head 25 years ago with its instantly recognizable orange boxes...
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What Is A Ribbed Grip... And Could It Be The Secret To Unlocking Lower Scores?It's a grip that offers a little bit of help, but one that could make a big difference to your game
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US Open 2025: JJ Spaun Holes Miracle 65-Foot Birdie Putt At The 72nd Hole To Win Maiden Major In The Rain At OakmontJJ Spaun produced a world-class back-nine on Sunday to post one-under and win the US Open by two strokes at a rain-affected Oakmont Country Club
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From 'Get Off His Back' To 'He’s Showing His True Colors' - What Golf Fans Are Saying About Rory McIlroy's Recent Comments To The MediaRory McIlroy opened up about why he's been skipping media after Saturday's third round at Oakmont - and golf fans had a lot to say
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