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‘I Congratulate Golf's Governing Bodies For Spoiling A Great Game' – A Disgruntled Member Speaks Out Against The World Handicap SystemFergus Bisset speaks to an experienced UK golfer who has some strong and compelling points to make against the World Handicap System
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Should Bad Etiquette Result In Shot Penalties?Golf is a game of sportsmanship and integrity and etiquette is central to the sport. Should penalty strokes be applied for not adhering to it?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Why We’re Only at the Beginning of Golf’s 3D Printing RevolutionSponsored by Cobra Golf
Why additive manufacturing is the next frontier in golf club performance, mass customization, and discretionary weight.
By Joe Ferguson Published
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7 Things Every Golfer Hates (But No One Says To Your Face)PGA Pro Emma Booth on the 7 things every golfer secretly hates about their playing partners and the polite ways to call them out
By Emma Booth Published
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Has Letting Through Become A Thing Of The Past?It used to happen regularly but, Golf Monthly Editor Neil Tappin asks, has letting through become a thing of the past? And if so, why?
By Neil Tappin Published
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I've Used The Same Irons For 10 Years. Here's Why They're So Hard To Replace...I've been using a set of Mizuno irons from 2015 and I have no immediate plans to upgrade them
By Elliott Heath Published
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Does Golf’s Complicated Rule Book Give Rise To Cheating… Or Is The Opposite True?Golf is a complex sport and the rules must reflect that. But is the rule book too complicated and does that allow cheats to prosper?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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The Equipment Debrief: Masters Driver Leaderboard, New Metalwoods Seen On Tour And A Spider SpottingWe look at the most played driver models at the Masters - plus the latest on a new fairway woods rollout on the professional tours
By Michael Weston Published
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£3 vs £20: Does A Premium Golf Glove Help To Lower Your Scores?Carly Cummins puts a viral Amazon bargain to the test against a market leader
By Carly Cummins Published
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Ready For Take-Off: Putting Stromberg's New LaunchPad Golf Shoes To The Ultimate TestSponsor Content Created With Stromberg
How will four Golf Monthly readers get on when putting the new Stromberg LaunchPad Pro golf shoes to the test?
By Golf Monthly Published
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Live In The South Of The UK? You Have To Visit The New Golfclubs4cash HubSponsor Content Created With Golfclubs4cash
Now fully operational, the Southampton hub becomes the fourth Golfclubs4cash store in the UK with over 10,000 golf clubs and other items available to buy
By Joel Tadman Published
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I Attended My First Masters And It Didn't Disappoint... Here Are 17 Takeaways From One Of The Best Weeks Of My LifeMy first Masters is complete and, after a week of following and covering all the action, there are a lot of memories I'll be taking back across the pond
By Matt Cradock Published
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McIlroy Was Incredible At The Masters… But Should You Be Able To Win A Major With Such Erratic Driving?Rory McIlroy successfully defended his Green Jacket at The 2026 Masters Tournament, but he struggled with accuracy off the tee... was there enough jeopardy?
By Baz Plummer Published
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The Specialist Shaft Brand Making More Major HistorySponsored by Fujikura
Rory McIlroy's thrilling defence of the Masters made it five Major Championships in a row for the number one driver shaft on Tour
By Michael Weston Published
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I'm Bored Of The Final-Round Pin Positions On 16 And 18. It's Time For A ChangeThe final-round pin positions on the 16th and 18th holes at Augusta National frustrate me every year
By Nick Bonfield Published
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The Great Rollback Gamble: Why Golf Needs A Trial Before The LeapData vs. Reality: Why I believe golf's rollback is a "Great Gamble" without a trial run…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Many Have Complained About The Masters Course Set-Up... But Is The Criticism Justified?Course conditions have been a big-talking point at Augusta National, with dry, warm weather entertaining an extremely tough Masters championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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I've Been Called 'Idiotic', But I Haven't Changed My Mind: The Last 3 Holes At Augusta National Are UnderwhelmingThere's no question Augusta National is one of, if not the, the best golf courses on the planet, but I think the last three holes could be improved
By Nick Bonfield Published
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I Asked 35 Patrons How Much They Spent In The Masters Gift ShopThe Masters is famed for its shop and, during competition week, I asked patrons on the ground what they're buying and how much they're spending at Augusta National
By Matt Cradock Published
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3 Players Outdriving Bryson DeChambeau At The Masters 2026 (One Ranks 90th This Season)Bryson DeChambeau didn't have the best start at the Masters this year, but you can usually count on him leading the driving distance tables... or can you?
By Baz Plummer Published
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The Bryson DeChambeau Double Standard: Why Golf Critics Are Wrong To Blame His ToolsWhy the golf world celebrates Bryson as a genius when he wins, but treats him like a failed experiment the moment he shoots over par...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Stop Guessing, Start Knowing: How Better Decisions Lead To Lower Scores With Bushnell GolfSponsor Content Created With Bushnell Golf
From the precision of the Tour V7 Shift rangefinder to the data-rich insights of the Launch Pro, Bushnell Golf creates a clear path to total game improvement
By Joel Tadman Published
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I Followed The Same Group For All 18 Holes At The Masters And These Are 5 Things I NoticedJohnny Keefer and Haotong Li were the first pair out on the course for the 2026 Masters and, having watched them for all 18 holes, here are five things I picked up on
By Matt Cradock Published
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I Find The Masters TV Coverage So Frustrating (They Get The Crucial First Few Hours Totally Wrong)Like many, I get so excited for the start of The Masters every year, but I have once again been left frustrated by a slow start to the television coverage...
By Baz Plummer Published
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The Story Of President Reagan, A Crazed Gunman And A Hostage Stand-Off At Augusta NationalWhen President Reagan came to play Augusta in 1983, a local resident forced his way onto the premises and took hostages...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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What Does A Day In The Life Attending Augusta National Look Like?The Masters is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for some, so what can you expect on your day out at Augusta National?
By Matt Cradock Published
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'At 7-Under Through 11, The Thought Of A 59 Crossed My Mind'Sponsored by The International Series
In 2026, Golf Monthly will be hearing regularly from talented 28-year-old German Dominic Foos as he vies to earn a place on the LIV Golf League via the lucrative International Series
By Fergus Bisset Published
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The One Masters Winner Since 1974 (At Least) Who Didn't Play The Par 5s Under-ParWinners of The Masters almost always play the par 5s comfortably under-par. But, there's always an exception that proves the rule...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Gemini Correctly Predicted McIlroy's Masters Victory... So I Asked It Who Would Win In 2026Google Gemini successfully picked Rory McIlroy to win the Masters last year, so I once again asked it to pick the winner – and it could be right in 2026...
By Baz Plummer Published
