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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Presidents Cup 2026 Tee Times, Full Schedule And ResultsTeam USA are seeking to successfully defend the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club this week, but Geoff Ogilvy's Internationals hold a three-point advantage heading into day four
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Walker Cup Star Joins Professional Ranks Following Lahinch HeroicsJosh Hill has announced he will be turning professional, just a month after securing the winning point at the Walker Cup
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'Have They Put Enough Prep Into This?' - Paul McGinley Questions Team USA's Presidents Cup PreparationThe Americans suffered a humiliating whitewash on Friday - and former Ryder Cup captain, Paul McGinley, has suggested they may have been unprepared coming into the week
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Tommy Fleetwood Withdraws From The Open De FranceThe former champion will take no further part at Le Golf National this weekend, with Fleetwood withdrawing due to illness
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The Expensive Golf Equipment That Is Really Worth Your MoneyEquipment testers Dan Parker and Joe Ferguson talk about some of their favorite pricey products that fully justify the expense
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My Sticky Tape Drill Is A Ball Striking Saviour For High-HandicappersIf I gave you a roll of sticky tape and said it could improve your ball striking, would you believe me? Well, you should - and I can show you how it works...
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Are You Playing The Right Golf Ball? Our Experts List Their Preferred Options For Every Handicap RangeIt's essential to play with a golf ball that's suitable for your game, so our team of gear gurus has put together a list of favourites in each category
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Final LIV Golf Leaderboard At The Amgen Irish OpenJoaquin Niemann led the LIV Golf contingent as nine players from the circuit competed at Trump International Doonbeg
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Solheim Cup 2026: Team USA Fights Back To Level Solheim Cup Ahead Of Sunday SinglesTeam USA overturned Europe's two-point advantage with a 3-1 win in the afternoon fourballs to leave the match tied at 8-8
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Which Players Will Feature In All Five Matches At The 2026 Solheim Cup?Of the 24 players in this year's Solheim Cup, three will have played in all five matches at Bernardus Golf
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Amgen Irish Open Tee Times 2026: Round ThreeShane Lowry leads the way at the halfway stage, and the home favorite is last off at 2.30pm on what's shaping up to be a memorable weekend at Doobeg
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The 11 Most Underrated Golfers Of All TimeMore than a handful of professional golfers probably don't get the credit their achievements deserve...
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Irons Vs Hybrids Vs Fairway Woods Vs Wedges – How Many Of Each Should You Carry?Are you struggling to work out how many of each type of club you should carry? There are basic principles to keep in mind
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Why A 'Chicken Wing' Is Stealing Distance From Your Golf Game (And How To Fix It)Have you ever checked your golf swing for the common chicken wing fault? It could be costing you yards - but our top pro can help you diagnose and fix it
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The 7 Most Important Innovations In The History Of Golf EquipmentOnly a small number of innovations in the history of the sport can genuinely be regarded as 'game-changing' and we've narrowed it down to these...
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Are You Overspending On Custom-Fitted Irons?Dan and Joe open another can of worms in this episode of Kick Point, one in which we discuss the merits of half sets - plus we're joined by an absolute legend of the game
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SportScreen Vanish Series Retractable Golf Enclosure Review: Perfect For Those Short Of SpaceMichael Weston trials the super slick and innovative Vanish Retractable Golf Enclosure, which has a unique selling point...
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We Grade Every Golf Manufacturer’s Year - Who Gets Top Marks In 2026?Dan Parker and Joe Ferguson provide their summer reports in another must-watch episode of Kick Point
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Do You Have A Favorite Iron And Is This Holding You Back?Many club golfers have a 'go-to' iron, but can this lead to issues with scoring? We put it to a vote and the results were interesting to say the least!
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Cheating Is Wrong... But Is Trial By Social Media Equally Problematic?An American club golfer is facing a social media backlash after admitting to fabricating a hole-in-one, but has it gone too far?
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How A Simple Foot Adjustment Could Improve Your Rotation (And Power)A subtle adjustment to your foot position could increase your rotation in the golf swing and improve power. PGA Pro Russell Covey explains how...
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9 Perks Of Winning The AIG Women’s Open In 2026: Here's What The Winner GetsIt's not just an elegant trophy the winner will walk away with after reigning supreme at Royal Lytham & St Annes on Sunday - far from it...
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The 3 Golf Club Design Innovations You Can’t Ignore In 2026In one of the latest episodes of the Kick Point podcast, we pick out three new golf club concepts that could revolutionize the equipment world as we know it
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Which Drivers Are The PGA Tour's Longest Hitters Using In 2026?A closer look at the drivers used by those players leading the way in distance off the tee this season
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