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Slow Golfers Are Rightly Derided… But Are Extremely Fast Players Also Selfish?Golfers whose sole mission appears to be setting a new PB for the quickest-ever round can also wind people up
By Michael Weston Published
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I'm Loving Golf More Than Ever And I Have The World Handicap System To ThankThere’s no question the World Handicap System is divisive, but as a nomadic golfer, it’s made me enjoy every round more
By Nick Bonfield Published
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The 10 Most Popular Golf Balls On The PGA Tour In 2026What golf balls do the world's best players use? One ball (two models) dominate the list...
By Michael Weston Published
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6 Ways You're Unintentionally Annoying Your Playing PartnersWe all want to enjoy our game of golf and for those we are playing with to enjoy theirs. But are you irritating your playing partners without realising it?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Why Choice Is The Only Metric That Matters When Buying Golf ClubsSponsor Content Created With Golfclubs4cash
The ultimate shortcut to better golf is choice and when it comes to affordable golf clubs and other key items, none offer a better selection than Golfclubs4cash
By Golf Monthly Published
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I Refuse To Stop At The Halfway House In Golf Competitions... And 2026 Data Proves I Might Be RightSingle-figure golfer Carly Cummins on why a mid-round pitstop is a total momentum killer and how it affects different skill levels
By Carly Cummins Published
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I Played A 12-Hole Course For The First Time... Is It The Future For Golf?Golf Monthly's Jonny Leighfield recently played a 12-hole course for the first time after months of consideration... here is what he made of the experience
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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5 Classic Wedges That Modern Club Design Still Can't BeatNewer isn't always better. These classic short-game weapons offer unmatched feel and aggressive grooves that modern design is legally banned from replicating
By Joe Ferguson Published
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5 Survival Tips For Anyone Stubborn Enough To Play Golf In A HeatwavePGA Professional Katie Dawkins shares the essential pre-game prep and clever tricks to keep you safe when temperatures skyrocket
By Katie Dawkins Published
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5 Pros, One Game-Changing Piece Of Advice Each... Better Competition Golf Starts Now!I spoke to five current or ex-pro golfers ahead of my first adult competition, and each gave me a fantastic piece of advice which could help you too this summer
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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The Rise of the Custom "Thriver": Why Tour Pros Are Building Their Own Mini DriversTour pros are building custom 'Thrivers' by pairing full-sized drivers with 3-wood shafts - unlocking a scoring cheat code that many amateurs should consider copying
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Is Ready Golf Silently Ruining The Etiquette Of The Game?PGA Professional Katie Dawkins on why Ready Golf is a brilliant concept that too many golfers are getting completely wrong
By Katie Dawkins Published
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6 Comments That Rile Me Up On The Golf Course (And An Infuriating Clubhouse Custom)Certain comments on the golf course boil my blood, but something you often face in the clubhouse tops the lot...
By Baz Plummer Published
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Should I Buy A Remote Golf Trolley?Presented by Stewart Golf
Technology and design have taken the humble golf trolley to new heights, but what are the reasons you should invest in a remote golf trolley?
By Golf Monthly Published
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The Best 14-Club Bag Of 2026 (Using No More Than One Model From Each Brand)How do you squeeze every major brand into your golf bag? Our equipment testers agree (finally) on this unique set-up for 2026
By Michael Weston Published
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5 Things You Can Only Relate To If You've Never Broken 90 (Despite Desperately Trying)For many amateurs, breaking 90 is huge milestone that can also prove pretty elusive. I have been trying (and failing) for years... and I know I am not alone!
By Baz Plummer Published
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What’s The Best Format For The Club Championship?Is it best to go down the stroke play or the match play route? Perhaps a combination of the two is best…
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Suffering From 'Card In Hand Panic'? 5 Tips Before Your Next RoundPGA Professional Emma Booth on the simple psychological shifts you need to beat scorecard anxiety
By Emma Booth Published
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Precision Engineering, Premium Performance – Bettinardi GolfSponsor Content Created With Bettinardi Golf
With more than a quarter of a century of experience, family-owned Bettinardi Golf delivers tour-inspired design, premium precision and performance.
By Golf Monthly Published
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The Staggering 45% Rise In Women’s Golf Has Exposed A Huge ProblemPGA Professional Katie Dawkins on how to fix the broken beginner pathway to welcome, support, and retain new female golfers
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Scratch Golfers vs Tour Professionals: How Big Is The Gap?The latest 2026 Shot Scope data compares performance of the average scratch golfer to PGA Tour and LPGA Tour pros in different areas of the game
By Baz Plummer Published
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I Started Playing Golf With Strangers And Discovered 5 Ways It Cures On-Course AnxietyIf you are hesitant to join a foursome of strangers, this one simple shift could change your whole outlook and game for the better
By Lauren Katims Published
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I'm Seeing More Unrepaired Divots Than Ever Before... Why Do Standards Seem To Be Falling?Just like ugly pitch marks, unrepaired divots are seemingly on the rise...
By Michael Weston Published
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Blindly Loyal To An Old Favorite? Why The Perfect Time To Upgrade Your Fairway Wood Is NowSponsor Content Created With TaylorMade Golf
Why modern technology now found in the TaylorMade Qi4D fairway woods will see you pick up enough speed and consistency to finally replace your 'old trusty'
By Golf Monthly Published
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Finally, Golf Clubs And An App Designed Around How Women Actually SwingSponsored by Ping
Combining the premium tech of the new G Le4 range with the stress-free WebFit Ladies App, Ping is making bespoke performance effortless
By Alison Root Published
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Panicking About A Looming Golf Day? How To Get Course-Ready FastWhether you’re a beginner or dusting the clubs off, PGA Professional Emma Booth breaks down the essential prep to help you survive - and enjoy - your next golf day
By Emma Booth Published
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I’ve Been Told To ‘Put Up And Shut Up’ For 6 Years, But The WHS Is Still Ruining GolfSingle-figure golfer Carly Cummins on how the system is pushing out elite players and destroying the game’s great competitive traditions
By Carly Cummins Published
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Which Tee Height Produces The Longest Distance? We Found Out (Hint - It's Not The Highest)Equipment tester Sam De'Ath tested six different castle tees to see how tee height affects your driver performance and which one produces the most distance
By Sam De'Ath Published
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'I’ve Already Gained 10 Yards' – Why I've Started A Speed Training Journey And What I've Learned So FarI'm trying to turn back the years and gain some yardage by embarking on a speed training programme. Can I find distance? Just maybe...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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