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Why Can't We Get Mixed Golf Right? It Starts At The Tee Box
When it comes to mixed golf, it's only fair that we compete off a level playing field, but is the scoring system fundamentally flawed?
By Carly Cummins Published
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‘I Really Did Not Want To Go To Rehab. It Seemed Like The Whole Tour Was Against Me. I Wanted To Drive And Drive And Never Stop Driving' – John Daly On Rehab, His Self-Esteem And The Worst Thing That’s Ever Happened To Him
John Daly has experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows during his 59 years on planet earth. In a 2001 interview, he talked through some of the troughs…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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What Does Your Golf Swing Say About Your Personality? I Spoke To A Psychologist To Find Out...
Leading sports psychologist Stephen Smith considers a selection of classic swing types and what kind of person is likely to put them into practice.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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6 Reasons To Play A Callaway Golf Ball
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From distance to durability, here’s why you should play Callaway golf balls
By in partnership with Callaway Golf Published
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Asia Pacific Amateur Championship – Fergus Bisset's Favourite Memories
Golf Monthly's Fergus Bisset looks back on his favourite memories through 15 years of attending the Asia Pacific Amateur Championship
By Fergus Bisset Published
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‘You Can’t Manipulate Your Handicap If You Put In A Card Every Round’ – Should You Submit A Scorecard Every Time You Play?
Five Golf Monthly writers debate whether every round you play should go towards your handicap...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Gabby Golf Girl's Honest Take On The LPGA: 'You Can't Expect Viewership Just Because The Shots Are Great'
Social media phenomenon Gabby Golf Girl reflects on partnerships, independence and building a business around the game she loves
By Lili Dewrance Published
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7 Things To Avoid That Would Make Your Golf Equipment Illegal
Are you breaking the Rules of Golf? Even if you're doing so inadvertently, the penalties are often severe
By Michael Weston Published
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The 7 Worst Ways To Lose Your Golf Ball (Ranked)
Losing your golf ball is a heartbreaking experience for golfers, no matter how used to it you are, but do some losses feel worse than others? I think so...
By Baz Plummer Published
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'Hitting Golf Balls Without Music Is Like Going On A Long Car Journey In Silence' - How A Simple Playlist Can Unlock Your Next Level
PGA Professional Emma Booth on the surprising way a playlist can help drop strokes off your score
By Emma Booth Published
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Why The Asia Pacific Amateur Championship Has Been A Game-Changer For Golf
The AAC has inspired players to excel and others to set out on their golfing journeys. It has provided a template for growing the game.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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These 9 Players Have Seen The Biggest Driving Distance Gains Since 2019... But Are They Better Golfers Now?
Driving distance can make a huge impact on your game, but it can have its positives and negatives as these nine examples from the professional game show
By Matt Cradock Published
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What’s The Most Blatant Cheating You’ve Ever Witnessed On The Golf Course? Have Your Say!
While the majority of golfers wouldn’t ever consider cheating, we’d be naive to think it doesn’t happen at club and professional level. Is it something you’ve experienced?
By Nick Bonfield Published
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We Are Our Own Gatekeepers. Why Women Need To Stop Discouraging Girl Golfers
PGA Professional Emma Booth on the girl golfer controversy and why ability, not age, should rule in competitions
By Emma Booth Published
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These Are The 5 Best Golf Innovations We've Seen In 2025
The Golf Monthly gear team have been putting their heads together to highlight some of the more interesting and potentially game-changing products of 2025...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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I'm Desperate To Break 80... But How Many Greens In Regulation Do I Need To Hit?
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Breaking 80 is a tough milestone to crack, but how many greens in regulation do you need to hit to get over the line? The latest Shot Scope data has the answer
By Baz Plummer Published
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I Used A Brand New Putter In An Important Round - Here's Why I'll Never Do It Again
It can be oh so tempting to use a new club out on the course immediately after acquiring it - here's why doing so can be a really bad idea...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Green Fees Are Soaring... But Is The Bubble About To Burst?
On the back of Covid's boost to the demand for golf, the cost of playing has soared to unprecedented levels. Rob Smith questions whether this is sustainable…
By Rob Smith Published
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There's One Player With 25 PGA Tour Wins Who Isn't In The Hall of Fame – Can You Guess Who?
The criteria for being inducted in the World Golf Hall of Fame is relatively clear, but one obvious candidate has been omitted. Can you name the forgotten man?
By Baz Plummer Published
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I Traded Deadlifts For Downward Dogs. My Golf Has Improved And I Now Play Pain-Free Golf
Find out how yoga moves have helped golfers boost their mobility and play better golf
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn! Why This Is The Best Time Of Year To Play Golf (I Won't Hear Otherwise)
Michael Weston is relieved to see the back of summer. Here's why...
By Michael Weston Published
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Ted Scott v Steve Williams – Which Caddie Has Earned More Money?
How does carrying Scottie Scheffler’s bag compare to carrying Tiger’s one?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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How One Event Could Change Women's Golf Forever... England's Chance To Secure A Global Legacy
The Ryder Cup showed us what's possible. Now, it's the Solheim Cup's turn to transform golf in England, and here's why the time is now
By Becky Gee Published
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I've Had Enough Of The Big Golf Events Being In America... Here's Why National Opens Need To Be Given The Respect They Deserve
National opens are golf's oldest and most historic events, and Matt Cradock believes it's time they were made more of a priority on the professional calendar!
By Matt Cradock Published
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5 Mental Game Skills To Build This Winter For Better Golf Next Season
A better swing isn't the only way to lower your scores. Single figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe shares her 5 mental game skills to help you get there
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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I Was Recently Told Off For Wearing The Wrong Golf Socks… Is It Time To Abandon Dress Codes Altogether?
Having recently been reprimanded for his choice of socks, Neil Tappin asks whether it is time to abandon dress codes at golf clubs altogether?
By Neil Tappin Published
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What's The Largest Ever Margin Of Victory In A Golf Tournament?
Some of these records are long-standing ones and will probably never be beaten
By Roderick Easdale Published
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10 Key Performance Stats You Need To Know (Pay Attention To No.6)
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Many amateur golfers head onto the golf course without a clear strategy, but our 10-point plan will help you to focus on the things that really cut your scores
By Baz Plummer Published
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'It's All About Ball Flight, Not Positions' - Lottie Woad's Coach On His Teaching Philosophy And The Secret To Her Success
We spoke to Lottie Woad's coach Luke Bone about his teaching approach, what makes her a champion, and the lessons others can learn
By Mark Townsend Published
