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Golf Ball Rollback: The Arguments For And Against
The R&A and USGA have announced changes to golf ball testing criteria, which will lead to a reduction in hitting distances in the amateur and professional games from 2028
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Why Universal Golf Ball Rollback Is Like Using A Wrecking Ball To Crush An Ant
The universal rollback of the ball is an extreme solution to a niche problem within golf, and it’s not good news for amateurs.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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'The One Thing I Love About Golf Is You Strive For Perfection But It's Never Going To Happen' – Inside The Mind Of A Misunderstood Dustin Johnson
Dustin Johnson is one of the best golfers of the last 20 years and a future Hall of Famer, but he's actually quite different to how he's perceived
By Mark Townsend Published
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What It's Like To Play The Old Course At St Andrews For The First Time
Three golfers describe the experience of teeing it up at arguably the most iconic golf course in the world for the very first time
By Joel Tadman Published
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How Can Golf Be More Sustainable?
Golf has a responsibility to the environment and the communities in which its played. How can the sport progress further towards a sustainable future?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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32 Celebrities You (Probably) Didn't Know Play Golf
We take a look at some of the famous faces to have fallen in love with the game of golf
By Michael Weston Published
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"He Asked Me What I Thought Of His Game And If He Was Ready To Turn Pro" – How Ernie Els' Reply To A Young Tiger Woods Changed Professional Golf Forever
The Big Easy reveals a conversation he had with an amateur Tiger Woods at the 1996 Open Championship and reflects on the 15-time Major Champion's career as a whole
By Garrett Johnston Published
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What Is A Chunk-And-Run In Golf?
A chunk-and-run is a method pros have developed for getting out of some bunkers
By Roderick Easdale Published
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'I Will Not Stop Until I Get A Single-Figure Handicap' – Boxing Legend And I'm A Celebrity Star Tony Bellew On His Love For Golf
Golf Monthly meets Tony Bellew – who's currently in the Australian jungle – to hear about his life in and out of the ring and find out what golf means to him now he's hung up his gloves
By Michael Weston Last updated
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Forget Stableford And Match Play, Try These 10 Fun Golf Formats Instead
If you're after a fun round of golf, there are many different formats to choose from. Here are 10 that will spice up a round
By Emma Booth Published
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8 Biggest Equipment Mistakes Women Make
Carly Frost looks at the bad buying decisions that lead to women having the wrong equipment in their golf armoury
By Carly Frost Published
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32 Reasons Behind Golf's No.1 Pet Peeve... Slow Play!
Slow play has become a common topic of conversation both at golf clubs and out on tour. Here, we highlight some of the factors contributing to the issue
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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No – Building Houses On Britain’s Golf Courses Does Not Make Sense
A recent Guardian article suggested more of London’s golf courses could be used for housing. Fergus Bisset believes we need to look at the other side of the argument.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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32 Best Golf Quotes
A lot of things have been said about golf, so we have rounded up the best golf quotes which reflect the beguiling, infuriating and bizarre nature of the game we love... and sometimes hate
By Roderick Easdale Published
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"I Shot 120 And My Caddie Told Me I'd Brought Great Shame To My Family" – An Extraordinary Tale Of Golf In North Korea
Golf in North Korea does exist, and the country even hosts international events
By Roderick Easdale Published
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How Many Golfers Break 80?
How easy or hard do golfers around the world find it to break 80? The answer might not be what you expect...
By Roderick Easdale Published
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What Gear You Need To Start Playing Golf
We run through all the essential gear and equipment you need to get started playing golf.
By Dan Parker Published
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What Is The Lowest Round In LPGA History?
The world's best female players have posted some incredible scores, but who holds the record for the lowest round?
By Alison Root Published
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How To Choose The Right Golf Grips For Your Game
If you're not thinking about your golf grips as part of your equipment, it's probably time to change your mindset
By Chris Wallace Published
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How To Choose A Putter: Are You Using The Right Flat-Stick?
Deciding how to choose a putter can be a daunting task, so we have broken down the decision-making process to help you get the right putter for your game.
By Neil Tappin Published
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32 Best Golfer Nicknames
We look at out favourite nicknames and how some of golf's greatest players received their famous monikers
By Mark Townsend Published
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'I’m Moving Halfway Around The World, Here’s Why Golf Has Helped It Become Less Daunting'
Who says that young women aren't interested in golf? For some, the game has given them the confidence they need to transform their lives
By Lili Dewrance Published
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Why Golf's Dress Code Is Still A Barrier For New Golfers
Golf's dress code is always a hot subject and we consider if golf clubs are doing enough to relax rules to attract younger golfers to the game
By Katie Dawkins Published
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REVEALED: The Secrets To Getting A Better Custom-Fitting
How has custom fitting evolved over the years? Which golfers will benefit from being custom-fit? And, what’s more important, distance or forgiveness?
By Mike Harris Published
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5 Tips For Finding The Perfect Foursomes Partner
While foursomes may not be the most popular golf format, with the right partnership, it can be the most enjoyable. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect partner
By Carly Frost Published
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How Far Did Laura Davies Hit The Ball?
Laura Davies hit the ball further than her contemporaries on tour and she still holds a LPGA record for her driving distance
By Roderick Easdale Published
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32 Best Ball Strikers Of All Time
We take a closer look at the finest ball strikers the game of golf has ever seen
By Michael Weston Published
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Men's Professional Golf Is Broken... But Is It Fixable?
The men's pro game finds itself in an extraordinary tangle as we await details of the PIF/LIV/PGA Tour/DP World Tour 'framework agreement'
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Ben Hogan Vs Bobby Jones – Who Had The Better Career?
One was the greatest swinger of a golf club, the other the greatest amateur and both of them achieved an enormous amount through their careers…
By Fergus Bisset Published