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I'm A Club Member – I Don't Understand Why Nomadic Golfers Need Official Handicaps
Elliott Heath asks whether official handicaps carried by non-members serve any real purpose?
By Elliott Heath Published
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I'm Sick Of Hearing Pros Use The Phrase 'Growing The Game' But The Truth Is We Do Need It To Grow Now More Than Ever
Neil Tappin looks at the role golf can play, particularly for our young people in a world of smart phones and social media
By Neil Tappin Published
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Who Is Grant Horvat And Why Is He So Popular?
Just who is the American golf personality? What has he done in his career and why has he become such a recognisable face in the world of golf?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Diary Of A Secret Club Golfer: I'm Questioning Whether To Renew My Membership Due To The Obscene Lack Of Value
As membership fees rise in what appears to be an exponential fashion, I did some very simple maths to determine the value in being a golf club member...
By Secret Club Golfer Published
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I Play Off 3 – I Do These 6 Things Differently To Most High-Handicappers
Since the age of 13, I've held a handicap under 5. During that time, I've learned some simple tips and tricks that make a big difference on the course
By Matt Cradock Published
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During Stewart Golf's Black Friday Sale, Get An Extra 10% Off With Our Exclusive Coupon Code
Sponsor Content Created With Stewart Golf
Right now the Black Friday sale is live on Stewart golf, with as much as 60% off products, and we have a coupon code with an extra 10% discount as well.
By Conor Keenan Published
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Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show - Ask The Pod!
It's our favourite part of the show, and hopefully yours too! Ask us anything about equipment and join the conversation with fellow listeners and viewers here.
By Dan Parker Published
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I Don't Like The Pressure To Put A Card In Every Time I Play - It Ruined My Golf
Our women's editor Alison Root on why chasing a score ruined her enjoyment of the game and how she got her mojo back
By Alison Root Published
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New Women's Golf Newsletter: Your Opinions Are Now Part Of The Story
Your weekly must-read. Brought to you by Golf Monthly, the Women's Edit is your new go-to source for the women's game
By Alison Root Published
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'How The International Series Changed My Playing Career’ With Steve Lewton
Sponsor Content Created With The International Series
Steve Lewton talks about culture shocks, learning to win again in Asia, and how the International Series is an opportunity to test his game against the best in the world
By Sam De'Ath Published
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The Equipment Debrief: The Most Played Driver, Iron, Ball, Wedge And Putter On The 2025 PGA Tour
Which models lead the way in each category? We take a look at the numbers as part of our new weekly equipment debrief
By Michael Weston Published
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The Perfect Golf Bag Set-Up For A 10, 20 And 30 Handicapper
Are you playing with the right golf clubs? This guide will help steer you in the right direction...
By Michael Weston Published
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How Many Putts Do PGA Tour Players Miss From Inside 5ft... And How Do Amateurs Compare?
Sponsored by Shot Scope
We are used to seeing PGA Tour pros make putts from inside 5ft with relative ease, but how many do they miss... and how do you compare? Let's find out...
By Baz Plummer Published
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I Tried A Mini Driver For The First Time... It Blew Me Away
Elliott Heath feeds back after multiple rounds using a mini driver for the first time...
By Elliott Heath Published
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My Radical New Handicapping Plan: It's Time To Ditch General Play Scores
Fergus Bisset has some ideas on how the World Handicap System could be improved. Could they work and do you agree with him?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I Shot My Best-Ever Round... But It Couldn't Have Been Worse For My Game
Golf Monthly's Jonny Leighfield saw his handicap drop considerably following his best-ever round, but here's why his lowest-ever index was really unhelpful
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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I Took Up The Game In 1981 And I've Had Three Golfing Firsts In The Last Year. There's Hope For Us All
With reference to his own experiences over the last year, Jeremy Ellwood reflects on the game's continuing ability to sometimes surprise you regardless of age
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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The Cost Of Visibility: I Believe Kai Trump’s LPGA Exemption Is Good Business But Bad Optics
The sponsor’s invite for the President’s granddaughter exposes the necessary tension between golf talent and celebrity star power
By Alison Root Published
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What Is The Greatest Putter Of All Time?
Kick Point hosts Joe Ferguson and Dan Parker discuss their favorite models - and whittle the extensive list of candidates down to just three
By Michael Weston Published
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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
Sponsor Content Created With Callaway Golf
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
