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Some Men Are Still Stuck In The Mindset That Golf Trips Are Just For The Lads - Why They Couldn’t Be More WrongAlison Root deconstructs the 'lads only' myth and proves why the future of golf travel is female
By Alison Root Published
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What Is 10K Forgiveness - And How Does It Work?Sponsored by PXG
We speak to a senior engineer to get the lowdown on one of the most talked-about technologies in the game - and it could well make you think about the driver you play
By Michael Weston Published
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3 Key Differences Between A 15- and 25-Handicapper (And How To Eat Into The 10-Shot Gap)You can start to shake your high-handicap status by focusing on three key areas, according to the latest 2026 Shot Scope data
By Baz Plummer Published
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Driving Has Become Too Easy For The Best Players In The World (And It's Making Pro Golf Boring To Watch)... Here's How I'd Fix ItNeil Tappin looks at how easily the best players in the world breeze past difficult driving scenarios and offers a simple change that would add more jeopardy to Tour golf
By Neil Tappin Published
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Charley Hull At 30: Underachiever Or On Track For Greatness?Charley Hull could easily be regarded as a generational talent but some still argue that she should have achieved more
By Mark Townsend Published
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To Snitch Or Not To Snitch... Should You Report Slow Players And Groups To The Committee?Do you simply put up with slow play, or should you let those in charge know about repeat offenders and try to bring about change?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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How To Dress Properly For Golf Whatever The WeatherSponsored by Galvin Green
Do your clothing choices hinder your performance and enjoyment on the course? We've got some tips to help you build the perfect outfit ready to adapt to the conditions you'll face
By Joel Tadman Published
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How A Playing Partner Holing A Putt Could Increase Your Handicap IndexJeremy Ellwood investigates whether, in certain circumstances, your handicap really could be affected by a four-ball better-ball playing partner's putt or score...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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The 90s Mistake We’re Still Making: My Warning To Every Golf ParentPGA Professional Katie Dawkins explains why your child should never grow into their golf gear
By Katie Dawkins Published
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I Have A Competition Bag And A 'Fun' Bag - You Should Consider It Too...Golf shouldn’t always be a grind. Learn how a "two-bag lifestyle" helps you reconnect with the soul of the game, reduce stress, and find the meditative joy in a simple, single-strap Sunday stroll
By Joe Ferguson Published
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5 Things That Annoy Me About My Golf ClubI'm fond of almost everything about my club, but these things do irk me...
By Secret Club Golfer Published
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5 Old Drivers That Modern Technology Still Can’t BeatFrom this legendary TaylorMade driver to the 'most forgiving' Ping model, we look at the 5 'unicorn' drivers that reached peak performance years ago - and why even Tour Pros refuse to give them up
By Joe Ferguson Published
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The Equipment Debrief: Cobra's Eye-Catching Collab, Plus A New GPS Device Worth Trying This SeasonWhat happens when a PGA Tour player, a Norwegian record producer, and a lifestyle brand get together? We've got the answer...
By Michael Weston Published
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The Golfing Habits We All Follow... And Why It's Time To Break ThemFrom the tees we choose to the clubs we carry, golf is a game of social conditioning. Here's why breaking the unwritten rules will help you improve your game
By Carly Cummins Published
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I’m All For Change And Modernisation, But Golf Must Keep These 5 TraditionsGolf is quite rightly making efforts to evolve and become more inclusive, and while I’m on board, there are parts of the game I’d never like to see abandoned
By Nick Bonfield Published
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'My Handicap Went From 8.5 To 5 In A Year' - The Gear Changes That Produced A Stellar SeasonOne Golf Monthly reader details the key equipment changes that helped him knock a massive three shots off his handicap in one year
By Joel Tadman Published
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'Some Clubs Charge £100 Plus And I Don't Understand Where They Get That From. Golf's Gone Completely Daft Since Covid. I Want People To Walk Off And Feel They've Had A Good Deal And A Good Experience'The prospect of playing a new course should be an exciting one, but the reality of being a visitor at some clubs can often be very different
By Mark Townsend Published
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I'm A 1-Handicap And Driving Has Always Been My Strength. Here Are My Top TipsGolf Monthly’s Fergus Bisset has spent four decades trying to perfect his technique and tactics from the tee. Here are his keys to reliable driving...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I'm Done With Swing Changes: 5 Ways I'm Preparing My Game For The Competitive SeasonSingle-figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe shares 5 habits to bridge the gap from winter work to spring success
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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'My Head Is In A Blender And I've Never Been Lower On Confidence'I've never worked harder on my swing in my life and the result is the worst run of form I've ever experienced. What do I do now?
By Conor Keenan Published
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I'm Losing Distance As I'm Getting Older. Is It All Doom And Gloom, Or Are There Positives To Take?I can't hit the ball as far as I used to, but in recent times I've begun to see a bright light at the end of the ageing tunnel...
By Rob Smith Published
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The Best Caddie Nicknames On Tour... And How They Came AboutCaddies have acquired nicknames for a variety of reasons, and these can be as random as a single incident or comment
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Diary Of A Secret Club Golfer: Stop Living Out Your Dreams Through Your ChildrenPushy parents often contribute to junior golfers giving up the game. We must create a fun, pressure-free environment for youngsters
By Secret Club Golfer Published
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I Tested 38 Drivers This Winter - Here Are 5 Things You Need To KnowOur driver tester Joe Ferguson has been collating his thoughts after a busy launch season and there are some key takeaways you need to know about...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Meet The Only English Female Greenkeeper Heading To TPC Sawgrass For The PlayersThe only English female greenkeeper in a global team of 100 prepares for the PGA Tour's most iconic stage
By Alison Root Published
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I'm Fed Up With The Negative Narrative Around AimPoint - It's Lazy And MisguidedI'm tired of hearing people moan about AimPoint, especially as the misguided narrative is often peddled by those who have never even tried it
By Baz Plummer Published
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The Equipment Debrief: Exciting New Products Hitting The Shelves In March (Including A Game-Improver ‘Powerhouse’)March is a busy month for new gear launches, with one set of irons in particular promising big performance gains for the high-handicap player
By Michael Weston Published
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Trying To Help A New Golfer? Stop Saying These 5 Things ImmediatelyHow your best intentions explain why most amateur advice does more harm than good
By Carly Cummins Published
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Do We Make Too Many Golfing Judgements Based Purely On Numbers?Is bigger, longer, higher or faster always better, or is there more to the story?
By Roderick Easdale Published
