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On The Ground At The Solheim Cup: 7 Personal TakeawaysOur Women’s Editor Alison Root on the miracle putts, relentless energy, and the non-stop drama at the 2026 Solheim Cup
By Alison Root Published
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This Unreleased Driver Is Chalking Up Massive Tour Wins... But When Can You Get It?Major champions like Ryan Fox and Shane Lowry are putting Srixon's unreleased driver straight into play - here’s when full specs drop and when you can get fitted…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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I Played In The World's Largest Amateur Golf Tournament... It Was Quite An ExperienceAt the Myrtle Beach World Amateur, ordinary players can have an extraordinary experience, as I found out
By Mike Bailey Published
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How Many Greens In Regulation Do 5-, 10- And 15-Handicap Golfers Hit On Average?How accurate are amateur golfers when hitting approach shots into the green? We analyse the latest 2026 Shot Scope Data to find out...
By Baz Plummer Published
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Golf Monthly Forum Debate: Should You Try Direct-to-Consumer Clubs?The attractive prices mean they are growing in popularity but what are the drawbacks and are they right for your bag?
By Gianni Magliocco Published
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The 11 Most Underrated Golfers Of All TimeMore than a handful of professional golfers probably don't get the credit their achievements deserve...
By Michael Weston Published
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Irons Vs Hybrids Vs Fairway Woods Vs Wedges – How Many Of Each Should You Carry?Are you struggling to work out how many of each type of club you should carry? There are basic principles to keep in mind
By Michael Weston Published
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Switching Into Ping's Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue Onset Helped Wyndham Clark Lead the 2026 Tour Putting Stats... Here's How It HappenedSponsor Content Created With PING
With three victories in 2026 including a major championship, Wyndham Clark has enjoyed a stellar season thanks to his switch into the Ping Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue Onset putter
By Joel Tadman Published
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I’ve Learned So Much About My Game This Summer. I’ll Take These 7 Lessons Forward (As Should You)I’ve never experienced drier conditions than this summer and that presented opportunities, challenges and learnings. Here’s what I took away from an eventful few months on the bone-dry fairways
By Nick Bonfield Published
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'Hit A Provisional Or Take The NR' – Why The Return-To-Tee Rule Needs To GoSlow play is a huge problem in golf, and this incident proves it. If you fail to hit a provisional ball and you can't find it, you should take the NR
By Baz Plummer Published
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Drama, Heroics, And Heartbreak Through 10 Iconic Solheim Cup MomentsFrom historic upsets to unforgettable controversies, the dramatic highlights that define golf’s greatest team rivalry
By Mark Townsend Published
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The Solheim Cup Rivalry Isn't Just On The Course… It's In The ApparelTeam USA brings back historic away-win looks while Europe channels Dutch flair for the 20th Solheim Cup
By Alison Root Published
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Solheim Cup 2026: Why Bernardus Golf Will Demand Precision Over PowerWith tactical risk-reward holes and sprawling hazards, Bernardus Golf is built to dictate Solheim Cup history
By Alison Root Published
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How The Second Hand Market Can Help You Jump On Growing Golf Gear TrendsSponsor Content Created With Golfclubs4cash
Whether it’s zero torque putters or mini drivers, the second hand market is the perfect place to discover if the latest fads deserve a spot in your bag
By Golf Monthly Published
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Experience Meets Youth: How USA and Europe’s 2026 Solheim Cup Teams Measure UpTwo captains, 24 world-class players, and three days of high-stakes match play. The stage is set for an epic Solheim Cup showdown at Bernardus Golf
By Alison Root Published
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Golf Monthly Forum Debate: Is The Mini Driver Finally Replacing The 3-Wood For Mid-Handicappers?The Golf Monthly forum has had its say on the well-known debate around this crucial spot in the top end of the bag. Will it help sway your final decision?
By Gianni Magliocco Published
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Forget Internet Dating – I Need A Golf Matchmaking Service To Find Me A Playing PartnerIt can be tricky in the busy summer months to organise a tee time between your friends or regular partners, but could a golf matchmaking service help?
By Baz Plummer Published
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The 9 Oldest Clubs The Golf Monthly Team Still Use TodayWe all love modern technology, but there are some GM team members who haven't been able to replace certain trusty clubs...
By Elliott Heath Published
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'I Find It Rather Rude When Someone I’m Playing With Pulls Out A Mobile On The 1st Hole And Doesn’t Put It Away Again' – Has Phone Usage Become Too Widespread On The Golf Course?Self-confessed golfing puritan Fergus Bisset wonders if, through excessive mobile phone usage, many are missing out on the simple pleasures of golf
By Fergus Bisset Published
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How Far Does The Average Female Golfer Hit Their Drive In 2026?Extra yards off the tee lead directly to shorter approach shots and lower handicaps, so where does your driving distance stack up against the average female golfer in 2026?
By Carly Cummins Published
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I Was Skeptical Of Safari Golf At First... But You Should Definitely Try It Out!Our course stages an annual safari golf event and I've decided that it's my new favourite fun format
By Matt Cradock Published
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I’ve Never Been Less Engaged With The PGA Tour... 2028 Can’t Come Soon EnoughI’m normally an avid watcher of the PGA Tour, but my enthusiasm for the circuit is at an all-time low. Change is badly needed
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Why Modern Golf Club Governance Needs Real Reform… Not Just Ticked BoxesPGA Professional Katie Dawkins on moving from token representation to true power behind closed doors
By Katie Dawkins Published
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The 7 Most Important Innovations In The History Of Golf EquipmentOnly a small number of innovations in the history of the sport can genuinely be regarded as 'game-changing' and we've narrowed it down to these...
By Michael Weston Published
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Broomsticks, Blades And Modular Mallets: Has Golf Equipment Marketing Gotten Out Of Hand?From three simple categories to an overwhelming maze of tech jargon, even Tour Pros can't keep up. It's time for major manufacturers to cut the fluff and embrace simple, honest messaging...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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I Was +1 After 9 And Finished With An 8-Over-Par 79 (11 Handicap). Is That A Great Round Or Did I Choke?If you’re in the low-mid handicap range, should you always be thrilled to break 80, or is that too simplistic a way of looking at things?
By Nick Bonfield Published
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I Ranked LIV Golf's Top 40 Players... The Findings Were InterestingElliott Heath compiles his unofficial ranking of LIV Golf's top 40 players...
By Elliott Heath Published
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Are You Overspending On Custom-Fitted Irons?Dan and Joe open another can of worms in this episode of Kick Point, one in which we discuss the merits of half sets - plus we're joined by an absolute legend of the game
By Michael Weston Published
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Should Golf Clubs Offer Discounted Green Fees When Courses Are Baked Stone Dry?As hotter summers leave fairways baked and rock hard, should visitor green fees drop to match the conditions?
By Genelle Aldred Published
