
Neil Tappin
In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he went on to become a feature writer interviewing many of the biggest names in the game including Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy and Arnold Palmer.
Throughout his time with the brand he has also covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade metalwood families, such as the RocketBallz!
A 5-handicap golfer, Neil is a club member who takes a keen interest in the health of the game at grassroots level. You’ll often now find him writing about club-related issues such as WHS, membership retention and how best to bridge the gap between the range and the course.
Neil is currently playing: Driver: Titleist TSR2 Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons: PING Blueprint S (4&5), PING Blueprint T (6-PW) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Ai Dual Square-To-Square Jailbird Ball: Titleist Pro V1X
Latest articles by Neil Tappin
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How To Spin Your Chip Shots
These simple tips will help you understand how to spin your chip shots and get the ball closer to the hole from around the greens...
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Three Days, Two Courses, One Incredible Hotel… The Golf Trip That Was About More Than Just The Golf!
A 72-hour golf trip to Mallorca that combined excellent golf with relaxed luxury!
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FootJoy Premiere Series Field Golf Shoe Review
We test out the Field golf shoe from FootJoy which has proven to be very popular out on Tour.
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9 Things Tour Players Do That You Don't
Golf Monthly's Neil Tappin takes a look at nine things tour players do that you don't...
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Hitting Fat Golf Shots? Here’s How To Fix It!
Fed up of hitting fat golf shots? We take a look at the main causes and offer some simple tips to help you fix the problem
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LIV Golf Las Vegas Champion Dustin Johnson Revealed One Key Area That Could Drastically Improve Your Ball Striking... And Anyone Can Do It
The three-time LIV Golf Champion shared a great tip to help you strike it better with more consistency...
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Break 100 In Golf - 10 Top Tips!
Break 100 in golf with the help of Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Alex Elliott, who shares 10 top tips to lower your handicap...
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I Went For My First Iron Fitting For 5 Years… The Results Were A Complete Surprise!
Can a PING Blueprint 2024 fitting help Neil Tappin find a new level of performance? He went to the brand's European HQ to find out
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Top Tips To Find The Right Driver Without Being Custom Fit
We break down the key things to think about if you're looking to buy a new driver without being fitted
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How To Build The Right 14-Club Set For Your Game
We take a look at how to optimise your maximum club allowance and ensure you have all eventualities covered...
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Golf’s Winter Rules Explained: What And Why
Golf's winter rules explained, where preferred lies are allowed on closely mown areas
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Inesis Golf 900 Rangefinder Review
Neil Tappin reviews the Inesis Golf 900 Rangefinder and compares it to one of the leading brands on the course
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TaylorMade RBZ SpeedLite Package Set Review
We take the TaylorMade RBZ SpeedLite Package Set on to the course to find out how it performs
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TaylorMade Stealth 2 vs Cobra Aerojet Max Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Which of these two great drivers might be better for your game? We analyse the pros and cons of each
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TaylorMade Stealth 2 vs Ping G430 Max Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
We pit two of the best 2023 drivers against each other to see which is going to be best for your game!
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How To Repair A Pitch Mark Correctly
A badly repaired pitch mark will do the golf course more harm than good, so make sure you are repairing yours correctly
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Where Should Bunker Rakes Be Placed?
Where should bunker rakes be placed? We assess the choices and debate the merits of each option
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The 7 Scariest Shots in Golf
With Halloween creeping up, we have selected the 7 scariest shots in golf
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TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite Package Set vs Callaway XR Package Set: Our Head to Head Verdict
There are several great package set options out there, here we stack up two of our favorites to see which comes out on top
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Titleist Tour Soft vs Tour Speed Golf Balls: Read our Head to Head Verdict
Check out how two of Titleist's mid-priced golf balls compare
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Cobra Aerojet vs Cobra LTDx Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
How does the 2023 Aerojet compare to Cobra's previous model, the LTDx? Here, we take a look
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TaylorMade Stealth vs Stealth 2 Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Which of these high-performance drivers is best for you? Take a look at our head-to-head review below...
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Callaway Paradym vs Rogue ST Max Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
How does the new Callaway Paradym driver compare to its predecessor the Rogue ST Max? We discuss below
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‘The Shoe That’s Different…’ The Incredible Story Of FootJoy’s 100 Years In Golf
Neil Tappin travels to Brockton, MA to tell the story of one of golf's most ubiquitous brands from its' birth, 100 years ago
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