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Diary Of A Secret Club Golfer: Should Clubs Start Publicly Outing Slow Players?

Is it time for golf clubs to take firmer action on players who don’t keep up with the expected pace of play? Should they be called out?

By Secret Club Golfer Published 18 February 26

Should I Be Partially Refunded For Weather-Induced Course Closure… Or Is That Just Part Of The Membership Deal?

The dreadful winter weather often leads to course closures, but should members be partially refunded on their memberships if the course is shut?

By Matt Cradock Published 18 February 26

The Equipment Debrief: New Putters For Many Big Names... And Could This Grip Transform Your Fortunes On The Greens?

For Rory McIlroy, the "testing is over", but don't let that stop you from making some changes ahead of the new season

By Michael Weston Published 17 February 26

Winter Golf Is A Struggle – 5 Ways I Keep My Swing (And My Sanity) Intact

Single-figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe shares her simple approach to fixing the swing (and staying motivated) through the hardest months of the year

By Jess Ratcliffe Published 17 February 26

9 Courses The Golf Monthly Team Are Hoping To Play In 2026

The Golf Monthly team are very fortunate to visit some of the most iconic tracks around the world, but what courses are they hoping to play this year?

By Baz Plummer Published 17 February 26

'Not Available For Us Lefties' - Do Left Handers Get A Raw Deal When It Comes To Choice Of Clubs?

Staff Writer and left hander Dan Parker investigates whether left-handed golfers get a raw deal when it comes to accessing the latest golf clubs

By Dan Parker Published 17 February 26

Don’t Compare Anthony Kim To Tiger Woods Or Ben Hogan – His Redemption Story Stands Alone

The American produced a thrilling final-round performance in Australia to complete an emotional and highly impressive comeback

By Nick Bonfield Published 16 February 26

I Compared My Data To A 20-Handicap Benchmark... The Results Fired Me Up For 2026

As a high-handicapper I often question whether my game is actually moving in the right direction, but the latest Shot Scope data gave me a real confidence boost

By Baz Plummer Published 13 February 26

The 7-Shot Penalty You're Giving Yourself... And How To Stop

Are you your own worst enemy? Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins on the 7 mistakes costing you shots

By Katie Dawkins Published 13 February 26

'Slow Play Is Often A Product Of Unrealistic Expectations, Not Flagrantly Bad Etiquette'

Slow play can be infuriating, but is it always the players’ fault? Not necessarily. In fact, that’s often not the case…

By Nick Bonfield Published 13 February 26

My 10-Point Checklist For 2026 – What I Want To Achieve This Year

I've been playing golf for more than 40 years, but I still think I can get more out of the game. This is what I'm planning for 2026...

By Fergus Bisset Published 12 February 26

Is There A Better Way To Find Your Perfect Putter?

Kick Point's Joe and Dan discuss whether working completely backwards when choosing your putter would actually produce better results

By Michael Weston Published 12 February 26

One Beginner’s Incredible 2025 Season: The 7 Things Her Coach Says Changed Everything

How one beginner remapped her athletic DNA with the help of PGA Professional Emma Booth to achieve a dream season

By Emma Booth Published 12 February 26

Should A Hole-In-One On A Simulator Or Par-3 Course Count?

Hole-in-ones are often big milestones in golfers' lives, but should they count if you make them on a simulator or, more commonly, a par 3 course?

By Matt Cradock Published 12 February 26

Stop Segregating Our Golf Clubs: The Case For Abolishing Gendered Sections

Our Secret Club Golfer on why tradition is no longer an excuse for segregation, calling for a unified club captain to replace separate sections

By Secret Club Golfer Published 11 February 26

I Jumped On The Bandwagon And Switched To A Zero Torque Putter. The Results Have Been Interesting To Say The Least...

Keen to find out what all the fuss was about, I retired my Ping Anser blade in favour of a zero torque putter...

By Michael Weston Published 11 February 26

Scheffler vs McIlroy: It's Not A Gap... It's A Vast Chasm

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are modern golfing greats, split by just one space in the Official World Golf Rankings, but the gulf is actually significant

By Baz Plummer Published 11 February 26

The Equipment Debrief: A Big New Arrival In The Game-Improvement Space, Plus Significant Putter Changes For Two Multiple Major Champions

As Tour Edge announces the launch of a new game-improvement family of clubs, two of the world's best players find themselves tinkering with different putters

By Michael Weston Published 10 February 26

I Hate Seeing The Hands-On-Hips Stare: 5 Tips For Speeding Up Your Round... Without Sacrificing Progress

Pace of play matters, but so does the player. How to find an efficient rhythm that builds your confidence instead of rushing your swing

By Lauren Katims Published 10 February 26

5 Best Golf Swings Of All Time (Ranked By A PGA Master Professional)

Whittling down the golf swings of legends in the game into a list of the 5 best is a devilishly difficult task, but fortunately we have just the expert to do it

By Baz Plummer Published 9 February 26

I've Reached My Ideal WHS Handicap Index – Is It Cheating If I Never Submit Another Official Score Again?

There is so much discussion about how regularly amateurs should submit an official score towards their handicap index, but what if I never did it again?

By Jonny Leighfield Published 6 February 26

'Steel Will Go The Way Of Hickory Shafts' - Is The Golf Industry Ready For The Next Big Thing?

Could this really be the beginning of the end for steel shafts in favor of graphite in our irons? Kick Point's Joe Ferguson believes a momentum shift has already begun...

By Michael Weston Published 6 February 26

Stop Chasing Distance: 5 Ways To Score Low Even If You Hit It Short

Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins on the strategic shift for short hitters that turns a long course into an enjoyable round

By Katie Dawkins Published 6 February 26

5 Reasons To Switch To Game Improvement Irons In 2026

Presented by Callaway Golf

There has never been a better time to put your ego to one side and accept the extra help on offer from new equipment to find more greens. Here's why...

By Joel Tadman Published 6 February 26

My Unpopular Golf Opinion: I Don't Care About Your Round – Please Don't Bore Me With The Details

A slightly curmudgeonly Dan Parker reveals why he has little to no interest in hearing about your round in the clubhouse bar...

By Dan Parker Published 5 February 26

Golf Ball Compression Explained: What Should You Be Using?

You may have heard a lot about golf ball compression but what does it mean, how is it measured and how does it affect the ball you should play?

By Sam De'Ath Published 5 February 26