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Our Heated Office Debate About The World Handicap System Unearthed A Worrying Divide Between Low- And High-Handicappers…
Members of the Golf Monthly team were very much split on the World Handicap System during a recent discussion, with better players and average golfers on different sides of the divide…
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The 7 Golf Products We'd Create If All Equipment Rules Were Removed
Modern equipment has made the game easier, but imagine how much fun you could have if these products were legal...
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How Is A Remote Electric Golf Trolley Actually Made?
Sponsored by Stewart Golf
We took a trip to Stewart Golf headquarters in the UK to get a behind-the-scenes look at how one of its remote electric trolleys is built.
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How Many 1-Putts Does The Average PGA Tour Player Make Per Round?
Draining 1-putts is a skill that can swiftly propel your game to the next level, but how many does the average PGA Tour player make? Let's dive into the data...
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Single figure golfer Carly Cummins on how an inexpensive change of grip transformed her stroke and her score
Single figure golfer Carly Cummins on how an inexpensive change of grip transformed her stroke and her score
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I Can't Wear Shorts Without Long Socks? Really! It's 2025 – I Don't Want To Look Like Baden Powell
While fully accepting that each club must make its own rules and that certain golfers still willingly embrace the long sock, Jeremy Ellwood explains that it's just not the look for him...
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Everything You Need To Know About Golf's World Handicap System
We explain all the key details of the World Handicap System, which came into effect in 2020 and replaced the old CONGU system
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'I’ve Never Hit A Shot With A Mariachi Band Playing After Drinking Tequila From A Hollowed-Out Golf Ball' – Inside The Wackiest Golf Day I've Ever Seen
Plunge pools, mariachi bands, cocktail bars and even a bucking bronco… as far as charity golf days go, my recent experience will be very hard to beat
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Why You NEED To Buy The “Non-Negotiable” Grip Trainer Of World Number One Scottie Scheffler…
PGA Professional Joe Ferguson has been looking at what he feels may be the most crucial part of Scottie Scheffler’s golf equipment, and it’s only $10!
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I’m A Golf Historian And These 5 Records Blow My Mind
Fergus Bisset selects the five records and achievements from the history of the game that impress him the most...
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My Unpopular Golf Opinion: Marking Your Ball Should Be Restricted To Once Per Green
Slow play is a perennial issue in the game and constant marking on putting surfaces has a lot to do with it. It’s time something changed...
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Stop Giving Me 'Helpful' Hints - Why I Don't Want Unsolicited Golf Advice (And What To Say To People Who Offer It)
Is someone else's advice messing with your swing? Here's how to protect your focus and your scorecard
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Are Golfers Actually Getting Better? The Stats Reveal All
With so much innovation in golf technology and awareness of how we perform, have golfers actually got better? We compare the data from 2019 to 2024 to find out
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After Amateur Glory, Will Lottie Woad Make The Leap To Pro?
Lottie Woad has won big as an amateur, now the big question is: When will she turn pro?
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Spending Too Much On Golf Club Membership? We Pick 5 Of The Best-Value Options
Golf club memberships can be expensive, but, as in any marketplace, there is good value to be had. Here we look at some cost-effective membership options...
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5 Statistical Improvements That Could Slash Your Handicap From 20 To 10
The latest Shot Scope data suggests that these five areas are crucial to lowering your handicap index and shooting lower scores. So, who wants a 50% cut?
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Crowning Comfort: Skechers 2025 Go Golf 36-Hole Challenge
Sponsored by Skechers Golf
We took three Golf Monthly readers to the London Club to test the latest Skechers Go Golf range of shoes.
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12 Things You’ll Only Understand If You’re A Mid-Handicap Golfer
Mid-handicappers don't know the feeling of breaking par or reeling off three birdies in a row, but they can all relate to the following scenarios...
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LIV Golf UK: Course Insights With JCB Head Pro Dan Bourne
Sponsored by LIV Golf
Where will this year's LIV Golf UK be won and lost? JCB's Head Pro provides a fascinating insight ahead of July's event, where Jon Rahm will be hoping to defend the title he won 12 months ago
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Stuck In The Sand? Why Your Bunker Play Is Failing (It’s Not What You Think!)
Uncover the hidden reasons you're struggling in the sand and escape every time
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11 Common Golfing Remarks… And What Your Playing Partners Really Mean!
You'll rarely play a round of golf without hearing at least two or three of these...
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New To Golf? Here’s Why Second Hand Clubs Are The Perfect For Beginners
Sponsor Content Created With golfclubs4cash
Buying used golf clubs makes a lot of sense, especially if you’re a newcomer - and not just because it’s more affordable
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5 Tips To Cope With Annoying Playing Partners... Should You Avoid Or Engage?
The vibe with your playing partner can influence your performance on the golf course, so what can you do when they are particularly irritating? Here are 5 tips
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I Got Fitted For Every Club In The Bag… Here Are 6 Things That Surprised Me
Presented by TaylorMade Golf
Johnny Percival travelled to TaylorMade's Performance Lab at The Belfry to go through a full bag custom fitting and it threw up a few surprises...
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Is It Ever Acceptable To Swear On The Golf Course?
Golf is frustrating and the temptation to scream profanities to the heavens can sometimes be overwhelming. But is it ever okay?
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Two Years After The Shock Merger Announcement, Men’s Professional Golf Is Still A Mess. Here’s My Plan To Fix It…
An agreement to effectively merge LIV Golf and the PGA/DP World Tours was revealed in June 2023, but two years on, nothing has come to pass
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‘I’m Considering Giving Up Golf Because Green Fees Are Too High. It’s A Sad State Of Affairs’
Golf green fees are going through the roof in some parts of the world and it’s forcing keen players to make difficult decisions. But can anything be done?
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Who Knew? How Golf Became My Unexpected Social Hub
From simulators to tournaments, these tips will help turn golf into your social superpower
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The 10 Most Popular Golf Balls On The PGA Tour
What are the most played golf balls on the American circuit? We look at the numbers...
