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Scratch vs 10 vs 20 Handicap - How The Stats Compare
How do the stats compare between scratch, 10 and 20 handicap golfers? We have the latest figures...
By Michael Weston Last updated
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How To Watch Golf In The UK: TV, Streaming, Pricing For Sky Sports Golf And More
All the information on golf broadcasters in the UK in 2025, including Sky Sports, and how to watch the Majors and PGA Tour online or on TV for the cheapest price.
By Patrick Fletcher Published
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What Is The Difference Between Amateur And Professional In Golf?
We hear the terms 'amateur' and 'professional' a lot when following live golf, especially around major season, but what do they mean and what's the difference?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Golf Gave Me Confidence... Then Social Media's Toxic Culture Tried To Take It Away
A young content creator's journey to own her golf game and her voice
By Katie Clarke Published
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Is Your Group Guilty? Common Slow Play Habits And How To Break Them
Slow play is one of the biggest problems in golf. Is your group responsible for it? We look at five reasons for slow play and give you advice on how to change.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Data Reveals How Many 3-Putts Amateur Golfers Make Per Round
3-putts are an inevitability for most golfers, but how often do they occur?
By Michael Weston Last updated
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How To Watch Golf In The USA: Your Guide To Broadcasters, TV Coverage, Live Streaming, Pricing For 2025
All the information on golf broadcasters in the US, and how you can access them for the best price, so you can watch golf online, on TV, and from anywhere in 2025.
By Patrick Fletcher Published
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The Masters Field And Aging Champions At Augusta: Is It Time To Abandon This Divisive Tradition?
The Masters field is the most exclusive in the four men's Majors, but is it the strongest? I feel one long-standing tradition notably weakens the competition
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Far Female Golfers Hit Their Drives... Revealed!
Arccos data shows some fascinating insight into how far female golfers hit the ball off the tee
By Michael Weston Last updated
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10 Best Players To Have Never Won The Masters (And 8 That Still Could)
We look at a list of players who had – and some still have – all the ingredients to win at Augusta but who never slipped on that famous Green Jacket
By Alex Narey Last updated
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'Too Many Golfers Think 'I'm A Member, I Come First'' – One Visitor Reveals His 'Awful' Experience With An 'Obnoxious' 3-Ball... A Sadly Familiar Story
Incensed by how he was treated by a group of golfers on the course, one Golf Monthly reader felt compelled to write in and describe his unpleasant experience
By Michael Weston Published
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Do You Need Stronger-Lofted Irons? The Arguments For And Against
Are you looking for greater distance? We look at the pros and cons of playing irons with stronger lofts
By Michael Weston Published
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I'm A Golf Historian And Here's Why I Think Sandy Lyle (Not Tiger Woods) Is The Greatest Ball Striker Of All Time
Fergus Bisset writes here on the best ball-strikers in the history of the game. His pick for the best of the best might be a surprise to some.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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New To Golf Social Media? Here Are The Content Creators You Should Be Following...
From instruction and tips, to tour and travel content, there's a lot of excellent material out there to feed our love of the game and keep us entertained
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is My Putter Worth?
Presented by golfclubs4cash
Is now the time to part with your flatstick? You might be wondering how much it's worth, but there are many factors to consider that will affect its value...
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is Augusta National's Yardage Difference Between ANWA And The Masters?
Hosted a week apart at Augusta National, we take a look at the difference in hole yardages at ANWA and the Masters
By Alison Root Last updated
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How Far Do Male Amateur Golfers Hit Their Drives?
Find out how you compare with other amateur golfers for distance off the tee
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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I Tested Five Of The Best Golf Practice Nets On The Market...
Joe Ferguson has been looking at some home practice solutions to see which one might best suit your needs and budget
By Joe Ferguson Published
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10 Reasons Why Bobby Jones Was The Greatest Amateur Of All Time
The American left an incredible golfing legacy through his exploits on and off the course. Here are 10 reasons why he was the greatest ever amateur.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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How Far Does The Average Female Club Golfer Hit Their Driver?
We've looked at the data... Find out if you are hitting your driver an average distance
By Alison Root Published
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The 7 Biggest Golf Gear Trends In 2025
Presented by PGA TOUR Superstore
Take a look at the most popular golf equipment trends of 2025 and why your game may benefit from them
By Sam De'Ath Published
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How Far Do Scratch Golfers Hit Their Drives?
Driving distance numbers from our data partner shows how far male and female scratch players hit their drives...
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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How Many Golf Balls Does The Average Amateur Lose Per Round?
The number of golf balls that players of different skill levels lose per round might surprise you...
By Michael Weston Published
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What Club Should Take The 14th Spot In Your Golf Bag?
The Rules say you are allowed to carry 14 clubs so you might as well do so, choosing the right weapon to complete your set-up could change your game.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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18 Majors: The Golf History Show - Every Single Episode
18 Majors: The Golf History Show is the podcast presented by Neil Tappin and Fergus Bisset that connects you with the greatest, and often most misunderstood, stories from the history of the game
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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Should Some Men Use Women’s Golf Clubs?
Could a swap to women’s golf clubs help some men’s games? Is it a realistic option to make the switch? We spoke to a PGA pro to get the answer
By Fergus Bisset Published
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How Far Do Average Golfers Actually Hit It?
These statistics show that average golfers probably aren't hitting it as far as they may think...
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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Tee Box Inequality: Why Aren't All Tees Rated For Women?
Long-hitting female golfers are let down by tee ratings
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Quiz! 10 Questions Every Golfer Should Know The Answer To
There are some things every self-respecting golfer might be expected to know. Do you know the answers to all these questions?
By Roderick Easdale Published