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The 14 Players Outdriving Bryson DeChambeau At The Open
Bryson DeChambeau had a day to forget at Royal Portrush on Thursday, but I was still shocked to find that 14 players outdrove him at The Open Championship...
By Baz Plummer Published
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How Fast Are The Greens At Royal Portrush On The Stimpmeter?
The Open Championship is being hosted at the stunning Royal Portrush for a second time in six years, but how fast are the greens on the stimpmeter?
By Baz Plummer Published
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Can I Watch The Open For Free?
Here's how you can watch The Open 2025 for free this week, with details on free trials and free streaming at R&A TV.
By Patrick Fletcher Published
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I Asked Google Gemini To Predict A Surprise Winner, First Round Leader And Top-10 Finisher At The 2025 Open Championship
Using AI tools, like Google Gemini, is fast becoming part of our everyday lives - but can it help me find some value in the Open Championship betting markets?
By Baz Plummer Published
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The Astonishing Handicap Indexes Of The Top-10 In The 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush
We are back at Royal Portrush for the 153rd Open Championship, but what will it take to lift the Claret Jug? This handicap data from 2019 offers a clue...
By Baz Plummer Published
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How To Win The Open Championship: Two-Time Champion Ernie Els' Blueprint For Major Success
Two-time Open Champion Ernie Els sat down with Evin Priest to explain how he was able to play his way into contention year in, year out on the links...
By Evin Priest Published
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How To Think Like A Single Figure Golfer (No Matter Your Handicap) For Fast Gains
Elevate your game with single figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe's proven tips and strategies
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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Royal Portrush Course Guide: Head Pro Gary McNeill Shares The Inside Track On The 2025 Open Championship Venue
Gary McNeill, head professional at Royal Portrush, tells us all about the Dunluce links – including four pivotal holes that could shape the tournament
By Fergus Bisset Published
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'I'll Never Forget The Experience Of People Cheering My Name On Every Tee And Yelling Encouragement In My Face' - Shane Lowry Reflects On His Emphatic 2019 Open Championship Win
David Facey sits down with Shane Lowry to discuss his Open Championship win in 2019, his return to Royal Portrush and his thoughts on the final Major of 2025
By David Facey Published
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'He’s A Flusher With A Good Track Record On Links Courses' - Wayne Riley Shares His Predictions For The Open Championship And Ranks Portrush In His Favourite Host Venues
Wayne Riley shares his thoughts on returning to Portrush, Shane Lowry's emphatic 2019 win and a couple of outside picks to win the Open Championship in 2025...
By Wayne Riley Published
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The Relative Safety Of 3-Wood Off The Tee Is A Myth... And I Can Prove It!
Using the latest Shot Scope data, I can prove that the perceived 'safety' of hitting 3-wood off the tee is often misguided - it's time to banish the myth...
By Baz Plummer Published
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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…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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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...
By Michael Weston Published
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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.
By Golf Monthly Published
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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...
By Baz Plummer Published
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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
By Carly Cummins Published
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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...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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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
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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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
By Nick Bonfield Published
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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!
By Joe Ferguson Published
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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...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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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...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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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
By Katie Dawkins Published
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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
By Joel Tadman Published
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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?
By Alison Root Published
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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...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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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?
By Barry Plummer Published
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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.
By Dan Parker Published
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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...
By Nick Bonfield Published