
Mike Hall
Mike has over 25 years of experience in journalism, including writing on a range of sports throughout that time, such as golf, football and cricket. Now a freelance staff writer for Golf Monthly, he is dedicated to covering the game's most newsworthy stories.
He has written hundreds of articles on the game, from features offering insights into how members of the public can play some of the world's most revered courses, to breaking news stories affecting everything from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to developmental Tours and the amateur game.
Mike grew up in East Yorkshire and began his career in journalism in 1997. He then moved to London in 2003 as his career flourished, and nowadays resides in New Brunswick, Canada, where he and his wife raise their young family less than a mile from his local course.
Kevin Cook’s acclaimed 2007 biography, Tommy’s Honour, about golf’s founding father and son, remains one of his all-time favourite sports books.
Latest articles by Mike Hall
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Who Is Jhonattan Vegas’ Wife?
The Venezuelan has built a long and successful professional career, and for much of it, wife Hildegard has been one of his biggest supporters
By Mike Hall Published
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Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy And Tiger Woods Among Five Golfers On Forbes' Top 50 Highest-Paid Athletes
Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid sports stars includes five golfers for the period between May 1st 2024 and May 1st 2025, with the LIV Golfer out in front
By Mike Hall Published
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Shane Lowry Can't Hide Frustration After Brutal Break At PGA Championship
Shane Lowry couldn’t hide his frustration after an appalling slice of bad luck in the second round of the PGA Championship
By Mike Hall Published
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PGA Championship Weather Forecast 2025
The second Major of the year takes place at Quail Hollow in North Carolina, but how is the weather forecast shaping up for the second half?
By Mike Hall Last updated
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Fans Attending The PGA Championship Treated To Unlimited Free Food And Drink... Here's Why
The Quail Hollow Major is offering free food and drink to holders of its Championship+ tickets, and it could even be a money spinner for the PGA of America
By Mike Hall Published
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Do Players Get Paid For Missing The Cut At The PGA Championship?
The PGA Championship will offer some eye-catching prize money for those who make the cut, but what about those who don’t make it beyond 36 holes at the Major?
By Mike Hall Published
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'It Sucks That You're Kind Of 50/50 Once You Hit The Fairway' - Xander Schauffele And Scottie Scheffler Share Thoughts On Controversial PGA Championship Mud Balls
The two found the water on the 16th at Quail Hollow, with mud balls the culprit, and both questioned the decision not to introduce preferred lies in the PGA Championship opening round
By Mike Hall Published
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LIV Golfer Sergio Among Big Names Set For US Open Qualifying
The LIV Golfer will be playing in Dallas on Monday for his bid to reach the US Open for the 26th consecutive year
By Mike Hall Published
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A Week After Winning With Stand-In Caddie, Sepp Straka Will Have Another New Looper At The PGA Championship
The Austrian is looking for his third win of the season at the PGA Championship, and helping him will be a very familiar face on alongside him
By Mike Hall Published
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A Year After Jail, Scottie Scheffler’s Orange Polo Sends Social Media Wild
The World No.1 took to Quail Hollow for a practice session wearing a polo shirt that brought back memories of almost exactly a year ago
By Mike Hall Published
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Good Good Star Sean Walsh Advances To US Open Final Qualifying
Sean Walsh will head to Dallas for final qualifying for the US Open after winning a local qualifier at Washington's Palouse Ridge Golf Club
By Mike Hall Published
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Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup ‘Experience’ Hint That Could Be Music To Sergio Garcia’s Ears
The Team Europe Ryder Cup captain has admitted that experience will likely be a factor in his selection for the Bethpage Black match - and that could be good news for Sergio Garcia
By Mike Hall Published
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The 56-Year-Old Club Pro Making His 12th PGA Championship Appearance At Quail Hollow This Week
A total of 20 club pros earned spots in the PGA Championship in April, and one of them is very familiar with the Major
By Mike Hall Published
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Which Players Have Shot 62 In Men’s Majors?
A few golfers have shot a 62 in a men’s Major – here is how they achieved the record-low single round score
By Mike Hall Published
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'We're Really Concerned About The 28 Million Golfers In This Country' - PGA Of America CEO 'Vehemently' Against Golf Ball Rollback Plan
The PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague has reiterated the organization's opposition to the golf ball rollback, but has revealed positive discussions on a solution are taking place
By Mike Hall Published
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‘No One Cares About What’s Going On In This Side PGA Tour-LIV. We’re Trying To Put The Best Team Together’ – Keegan Bradley Says Player Status Won’t Influence Ryder Cup Selection
The US Ryder Cup captain insists that whether a potential Ryder Cup pick is with LIV Golf or the PGA Tour won't have a bearing on his selection process
By Mike Hall Published
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Justin Thomas And Jon Rahm Explain What Sets Rory McIlroy Apart At PGA Championship Venue Quail Hollow
Rory McIlroy has won at the venue for this year's PGA Championship four times in his career, and the two stars have given their thoughts on what sets him apart
By Mike Hall Published
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‘For Me, If I Could Only Win One Tournament For The Rest Of My Life I’d Pick This One For That Reason. Obviously Watching Rory Win After Giving It A Try For A Number Of Years Was Inspiring’ – Jordan Spieth Ahead Of Latest Grand Slam Attempt At PGA Championship
The three-time Major winner has given his thoughts on the chance to join Masters champion Rory McIlroy as a winner of the career Grand Slam at the PGA Championship
By Mike Hall Published
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7 Notable Former Winners Missing The 2025 PGA Championship
Anyone who takes the PGA Championship title can compete in it every year for life, but some notable former winners won't be appearing in 2025
By Mike Hall Published
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Footage Shows Extent Of Quail Hollow Deluge On Opening PGA Championship Practice Day
There was a very wet scene at Quail Hollow on the first PGA Championship practice day, as footage from the venue shows
By Mike Hall Published
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PGA Championship Expected To Hit New Record Ranking Milestone
The field rating for the Quail Hollow Major is set to surpass 500 for the first time since an overhaul to the Official World Golf Ranking system in 2022
By Mike Hall Published
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Rory McIlroy Sends Classy Gift To Man Behind ‘The Marker That Won The Masters’
Rory McIlroy has shown his appreciation to the man who made his Masters marker with a hugely classy gesture
By Mike Hall Published
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How Can I Play Quail Hollow?
The host venue of the 2025 PGA Championship is one of the best in the country, but can you play it?
By Mike Hall Last updated
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Quail Hollow Closed To Fans For Monday’s PGA Championship Practice Sessions
The prospect of inclement weather means no spectators will be allowed at Quail Hollow for Monday's first practice sessions ahead of the PGA Championship
By Mike Hall Published