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The 7 Struggles Only High-Handicap Golfers Can Understand
As a high-handicap golfer, I am well versed to speak of the enduring struggles that 'improving' players experience on the golf course. Here are just seven...
By Baz Plummer Published
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'The Problem Isn’t Tradition. It’s that tradition hasn’t evolved' - The Uncomfortable Truth about 'Ladies Day' In Golf Clubs
Scratch golfer Becky Gee highlights how gatekeeping at golf clubs is not helping to grow the women's game
By Becky Gee Published
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My 11-Year-Old Son Didn’t Like Golf… But Have I Stumbled Across The Answer?
Golf can be a hard sell for a lot of parents. Could this be the answer to getting your children into golf?
By Michael Weston Published
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My Unpopular Golf Opinion: One Practice Swing Limit Per Shot
What if limiting practice swings to just one per shot could transform the game, making every round faster?
By Alison Root Published
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Which Golf Course Has The World's Biggest Green?
Fancy having to play a golf hole which may involve a 127-yard putt? Well, that hole doesn't even have the world's biggest golf green, according to Guinness World Records
By Roderick Easdale Published
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What Is A Cayman Ball Competition In Golf?
The idea of a Cayman Ball was Jack Nicklaus’ and was born of necessity when he had to design a course on the Cayman Islands
By Roderick Easdale Published
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'Forget Dentures, It's All About Farts' - An Ageing Golf Pro Details Her Hilarious Competitive Comeback
Former LPGA pro Kathryn Imrie proves that competitive golf in your late 50s is a laugh a minute (and maybe a little gassy)
By Kathryn Imrie Published
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Ian Poulter’s Guide To LIV Golf UK By JCB
The Englishman previews LIV Golf UK by JCB taking place this weekend at JCB Golf and Country Club
By Ian Poulter Published
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Do You Have To Be A Selfish Golfer To Play Your Best?
Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins discusses striking a balance between being focused on your game and a friendly playing partner
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Is Scottie Scheffler’s Dominance Good For Fan Engagement?
Men's professional golf has entered a new era but is is Scottie Scheffler's dominance good for fan engagement?
By Neil Tappin Published
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Overheard At The Open: The Best Things I've Heard From A Week At Royal Portrush
Over 200,000 fans descended upon the Dunluce Links for The Open Championship - these are the best things I heard from a week on the ground.
By Conor Keenan Published
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I Know Royal Portrush Like The Back Of My Hand - Here Are The 4 Keys To Open Success This Weekend
Royal Portrush is ready to offer up a strong Major test at the Open Championship this weekend, but what is the recipe for success around the Dunluce Links?
By Conor Keenan Published
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5 Secrets Of The Players' Open Yardage Book
The yardage books the professionals use at The Open Championship look a lot different to the ones in your local pro shop - here is why.
By Conor Keenan Published
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14 Changes I'd Make To Improve Open Championship TV Coverage
The Open Championship TV coverage is generally excellent, but there are certain things I’d tweak to make it even better at Royal Portrush and beyond…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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The 14 Players Outdriving Bryson DeChambeau At The Open
Bryson DeChambeau had a day to forget at Royal Portrush on Thursday, but I was still shocked to find that 14 players outdrove him at The Open Championship...
By Baz Plummer Published
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How Fast Are The Greens At Royal Portrush On The Stimpmeter?
The Open Championship is being hosted at the stunning Royal Portrush for a second time in six years, but how fast are the greens on the stimpmeter?
By Baz Plummer Published
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Can I Watch The Open For Free?
Here's how you can watch The Open 2025 for free this week, with details on free trials and free streaming at R&A TV.
By Patrick Fletcher Published
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I Asked Google Gemini To Predict A Surprise Winner, First Round Leader And Top-10 Finisher At The 2025 Open Championship
Using AI tools, like Google Gemini, is fast becoming part of our everyday lives - but can it help me find some value in the Open Championship betting markets?
By Baz Plummer Published
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The Astonishing Handicap Indexes Of The Top-10 In The 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush
We are back at Royal Portrush for the 153rd Open Championship, but what will it take to lift the Claret Jug? This handicap data from 2019 offers a clue...
By Baz Plummer Published
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How To Win The Open Championship: Two-Time Champion Ernie Els' Blueprint For Major Success
Two-time Open Champion Ernie Els sat down with Evin Priest to explain how he was able to play his way into contention year in, year out on the links...
By Evin Priest Published
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How To Think Like A Single Figure Golfer (No Matter Your Handicap) For Fast Gains
Elevate your game with single figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe's proven tips and strategies
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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Royal Portrush Course Guide: Head Pro Gary McNeill Shares The Inside Track On The 2025 Open Championship Venue
Gary McNeill, head professional at Royal Portrush, tells us all about the Dunluce links – including four pivotal holes that could shape the tournament
By Fergus Bisset Published
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'I'll Never Forget The Experience Of People Cheering My Name On Every Tee And Yelling Encouragement In My Face' - Shane Lowry Reflects On His Emphatic 2019 Open Championship Win
David Facey sits down with Shane Lowry to discuss his Open Championship win in 2019, his return to Royal Portrush and his thoughts on the final Major of 2025
By David Facey Published
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'He’s A Flusher With A Good Track Record On Links Courses' - Wayne Riley Shares His Predictions For The Open Championship And Ranks Portrush In His Favourite Host Venues
Wayne Riley shares his thoughts on returning to Portrush, Shane Lowry's emphatic 2019 win and a couple of outside picks to win the Open Championship in 2025...
By Wayne Riley Published
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The Relative Safety Of 3-Wood Off The Tee Is A Myth... And I Can Prove It!
Using the latest Shot Scope data, I can prove that the perceived 'safety' of hitting 3-wood off the tee is often misguided - it's time to banish the myth...
By Baz Plummer Published
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Our Heated Office Debate About The World Handicap System Unearthed A Worrying Divide Between Low- And High-Handicappers…
Members of the Golf Monthly team were very much split on the World Handicap System during a recent discussion, with better players and average golfers on different sides of the divide…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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The 7 Golf Products We'd Create If All Equipment Rules Were Removed
Modern equipment has made the game easier, but imagine how much fun you could have if these products were legal...
By Michael Weston Published
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How Is A Remote Electric Golf Trolley Actually Made?
Sponsored by Stewart Golf
We took a trip to Stewart Golf headquarters in the UK to get a behind-the-scenes look at how one of its remote electric trolleys is built.
By Golf Monthly Published
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How Many 1-Putts Does The Average PGA Tour Player Make Per Round?
Draining 1-putts is a skill that can swiftly propel your game to the next level, but how many does the average PGA Tour player make? Let's dive into the data...
By Baz Plummer Published