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How Golf GameBook Can Elevate Your ExperienceSponsor Content Created With Golf GameBook
Golf GameBook is replacing the paper scorecard with a smarter, connected and fun way to play
By Elliott Heath Published
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I Was Embarrassed To Put This Golf Club In My Bag. Now I Won't Play A Round Without ItWomen's Golf Editor Alison Root shares how she finally dropped her short game pride for a secret weapon that works
By Alison Root Published
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The Bigger Boys Make Me Nervous – Why This Comedian’s YouTube Channel Is Perfect For High-Handicap GolfersBritish stand up comedian Rob Beckett’s golf videos are the perfect antidote to all of the channels showing people who’re actually good at the sport
By Rob Spedding Published
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Ping Scottsdale TEC: Onset Hosels vs Traditional Mallets ComparedSponsor Content Created With Ping
Unsure which style of putter you should be using? Take a look at how the different hosel configurations and designs within the Ping Scottsdale Tec range could help you hole more putts
By Golf Monthly Published
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No Two Golfers Are Identical And Their On-Course Nutrition Plans Shouldn't Be EitherFrom mid-round fasts to back-nine fatigue, energy on the course is personal. Here is how to fine-tune your body and mind for 18 holes
By Lauren Katims Published
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Why This Popular Type Of Club Is Dying Out On TourMore and more male professional players are ditching these clubs popular at amateur level in favor of alternative options, but why is this the case?
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Titleist GTS3 vs TaylorMade Qi4D Driver Comparison: Which Heavyweight Rules 2026?From classic looks and raw feedback to aerodynamic speed and vertical forgiveness, we break down how these two tour-proven drivers compare in looks, feel, and launch monitor performance.
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Can 30-Year-Old Golf Clubs Beat Modern Tech? I Took A Retro Bag To A PGA Event...Sponsored by KBS
Pairing iconic '90s clubheads with top-of-the-line 2026 shafts, I entered an official Pro-Am to put nostalgia to the ultimate test
By Joe Ferguson Published
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'We Talk Endlessly About Slow Play As Though It's A Disease. It Isn’t, It’s A Symptom' – Could Technology Be The Solution To This Golfing Scourge?Should we be turning to tech to solve the pace of play problem in golf?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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The Physics Of Forgiveness: Inside Ping’s Multi-Material Mallet ConstructionSponsor Content Created With Ping
The Ping Scottsdale TEC putters have been cleverly designed specifically to mask your misses and improve your putting performance from every distance
By Joel Tadman Published
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How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer Hit Their 5-Iron In 2026?A sign of a great golfer is the ability to flush a long-iron, but how many amateurs know how far they carry their 5-iron? The latest Shot Scope data reveals all...
By Baz Plummer Published
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5 Courtesies Women Give On The Golf Course That Hurt Their GameFrom rushed routines to constant apologies, PGA Pro Emma Booth breaks down the polite habits you need to drop to play better golf
By Emma Booth Published
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Inside Wyndham Clark’s Bag: The Major-Winning Technology Behind PING Onset MalletsSponsor Content Created With PING
What putter did Wyndham Clark use to win the US Open and how could its design benefit your game? We explain everything you need to know
By Joel Tadman Published
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How Far Do You Have To Drive The Golf Ball To Be Considered A 'Long Hitter'?I asked the Golf Monthly team for their views on what constitutes a 'long hitter', and the results were interesting...
By Elliott Heath Published
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How Far Did Walter Hagen Drive The Golf Ball?Walter Hagen was a golfing legend: an athlete, a playboy and a pioneering professional. How far could he hit the ball at the peak of his powers?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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World-Renowned Mental Coach On Why Amateur Golfers Should Forget About ConsistencyPerformance coach Karl Morris has helped multiple Major winners during their career, and his theory on consistency might just help you too...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Why An In-Store Visit Is A Must When Buying Used Golf ClubsSponsor Content Created With Golfclubs4cash
Buying online is fast and convenient but when it comes to second hand golf clubs, nothing beats good old fashioned bricks and mortar. Here are 5 reasons why
By Golf Monthly Published
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Inexperienced Players Keep Picking Up My Golf Balls On The Course. The Solution Is Staring Us In The FaceA string of incidents on the golf course involving inexperienced golfers has led me to believe something has to be done...
By Matt Cradock Published
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What Does GUR Stand For In Golf?GUR is a commonly used acronym in golf, but what does it stand for and why is it important in the game?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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How The Game Improvement Irons Of Today Are Built For The Modern GolferSponsored by Takomo
Say goodbye to bulky irons: How smart tech, sleek profiles, and direct-to-consumer value have changed forgiveness forever...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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How To Switch From A Blade To A Mallet Without Losing Putting FeelSponsor Content Created With PING
It's a switch the vast majority of pros are making but how do you maintain your feel and touch on the greens when moving into a mallet? We explain all
By Gianni Magliocco Published
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Male vs Female Golfers: The Hidden Safety Risks Nobody Talks AboutPGA Professional Katie Dawkins on why the physics, course layouts, and etiquette of golf pose a far greater danger to women than men
By Katie Dawkins Published
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The Great Golf Shaft Lie: Why Launch And Spin Labels Are Wasting Your MoneyMajor brands like Mitsubishi and tour-level testing prove traditional shaft categories are flawed - here’s the real secret to finding the sweet spot
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Championing Comfort: Skechers 36-Hole ChallengeSponsor Content Created With Skechers
We took two Golf Monthly readers to test the 2026 range of Skechers golf shoes in an epic 36-hole challenge.
By Golf Monthly Published
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3 Strategy Shifts From The AIG Women’s Open That Will Instantly Save You StrokesSingle-figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe on why we should stop chasing pros' swings and start adopting their strategies
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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Is Golf Becoming Too Expensive? I Think It's A MythFergus Bisset wants to dispel the potentially harmful belief that the cost of golf is ballooning and becoming prohibitive
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Why Bigger Is Not Always Better When It Comes To Driver ForgivenessA senior club fitter for a major OEM explains how you might be surprised to find out which model in a current range is the most forgiving for you
By Gianni Magliocco Published
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Understanding PING Onset Putter Technology: A Solution To Face Rotation AnxietySponsor Content Created With PING
PING introduced Onset Technology to a select few Scottsdale TEC putters to help those battling with face rotation inconsistency and also increase aim awareness
By Sam De'Ath Published
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This Plan (Made By Pros) WILL Help Mid-Handicappers Play Better Competition Golf... I'm Living Proof!I competed in my first iGolf Open armed with a foolproof plan (created by five pros) to help me succeed... and the result was surprisingly good!
By Jonny Leighfield Published
