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I'm Bored Of The Final-Round Pin Positions On 16 And 18. It's Time For A ChangeThe final-round pin positions on the 16th and 18th holes at Augusta National frustrate me every year
By Nick Bonfield Published
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The Great Rollback Gamble: Why Golf Needs A Trial Before The LeapData vs. Reality: Why I believe golf's rollback is a "Great Gamble" without a trial run…
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Many Have Complained About The Masters Course Set-Up... But Is The Criticism Justified?Course conditions have been a big-talking point at Augusta National, with dry, warm weather entertaining an extremely tough Masters championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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I've Been Called 'Idiotic', But I Haven't Changed My Mind: The Last 3 Holes At Augusta National Are UnderwhelmingThere's no question Augusta National is one of, if not the, the best golf courses on the planet, but I think the last three holes could be improved
By Nick Bonfield Published
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I Asked 35 Patrons How Much They Spent In The Masters Gift ShopThe Masters is famed for its shop and, during competition week, I asked patrons on the ground what they're buying and how much they're spending at Augusta National
By Matt Cradock Published
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3 Players Outdriving Bryson DeChambeau At The Masters 2026 (One Ranks 90th This Season)Bryson DeChambeau didn't have the best start at the Masters this year, but you can usually count on him leading the driving distance tables... or can you?
By Baz Plummer Published
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The Bryson DeChambeau Double Standard: Why Golf Critics Are Wrong To Blame His ToolsWhy the golf world celebrates Bryson as a genius when he wins, but treats him like a failed experiment the moment he shoots over par...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Stop Guessing, Start Knowing: How Better Decisions Lead To Lower Scores With Bushnell GolfSponsor Content Created With Bushnell Golf
From the precision of the Tour V7 Shift rangefinder to the data-rich insights of the Launch Pro, Bushnell Golf creates a clear path to total game improvement
By Joel Tadman Published
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I Followed The Same Group For All 18 Holes At The Masters And These Are 5 Things I NoticedJohnny Keefer and Haotong Li were the first pair out on the course for the 2026 Masters and, having watched them for all 18 holes, here are five things I picked up on
By Matt Cradock Published
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I Find The Masters TV Coverage So Frustrating (They Get The Crucial First Few Hours Totally Wrong)Like many, I get so excited for the start of The Masters every year, but I have once again been left frustrated by a slow start to the television coverage...
By Baz Plummer Published
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The Story Of President Reagan, A Crazed Gunman And A Hostage Stand-Off At Augusta NationalWhen President Reagan came to play Augusta in 1983, a local resident forced his way onto the premises and took hostages...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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What Does A Day In The Life Attending Augusta National Look Like?The Masters is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for some, so what can you expect on your day out at Augusta National?
By Matt Cradock Published
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'At 7-Under Through 11, The Thought Of A 59 Crossed My Mind'Sponsored by The International Series
In 2026, Golf Monthly will be hearing regularly from talented 28-year-old German Dominic Foos as he vies to earn a place on the LIV Golf League via the lucrative International Series
By Fergus Bisset Published
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The One Masters Winner Since 1974 (At Least) Who Didn't Play The Par 5s Under-ParWinners of The Masters almost always play the par 5s comfortably under-par. But, there's always an exception that proves the rule...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Gemini Correctly Predicted McIlroy's Masters Victory... So I Asked It Who Would Win In 2026Google Gemini successfully picked Rory McIlroy to win the Masters last year, so I once again asked it to pick the winner – and it could be right in 2026...
By Baz Plummer Published
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'Anyone With A Handicap Of 18 Should Be Ecstatic To Break 100' – Insights From Four Golf Monthly Staffers Who Have Played Augusta NationalNumerous members of the Golf Monthly team have been lucky enough to play Augusta National. Here, four of them share their insights
By Nick Bonfield Published
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I Watched Rory McIlroy's Masters Practice Round And Here's Why It Could Be A Record-Breaking Week For The Career Grand Slam WinnerMcIlroy returns to The Masters as the defending champion and, after watching his practice round on Tuesday, I've seen enough to believe he'll challenge once again
By Matt Cradock Published
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Overheard At Amen Corner... Some Of The Best Sound Bites I've Heard From Augusta NationalAmen Corner is, arguably, the most famous three-hole stretch in golf and, after spending an hour watching the action there, I've collected a few of my favorite quotes from the patrons
By Matt Cradock Published
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I've Analysed The Last 12 Masters Winners' Scorecards... Here Are The Keys To Augusta SuccessWhile the last 12 winners of The Masters have different playing styles and attributes, there are certain things they all have in common...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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The Equipment Debrief: Is This The Most Creative Masters-Themed Release Of The Year?There's been no shortage of limited-edition golf equipment released in the run-up to this year's Masters, but this might just be the best of the lot
By Michael Weston Published
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I Asked 20 Female Club Golfers To Name 5 LPGA Stars… And The Results Were A DisasterCarly Cummins reveals the startling gap between club golfers and the women's professional game
By Carly Cummins Published
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Does Rory McIlroy Have To Pay For The 2026 Champions Dinner At The Masters?Tuesday of Masters week marks the arrival of the annual Champions Dinner, but does Rory McIlroy have to foot the bill for his lavish menu at the 2026 edition?
By Baz Plummer Published
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Tragic Story Of The Masters Legend Found Dead At Augusta National Golf ClubClifford Roberts was the co-founder of Augusta National Golf Club and The Masters Tournament, but his tragic passing on the property is a story that few know...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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11 Ways You Can Play Augusta National Golf Club (No.4 Is My Most Realistic Chance)Playing Augusta National would be at the very top of the bucket list for most golfers, but how can you tee it up at the famous host venue of the Masters?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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I'm a Cinema Obsessive And These Are My 5 Favourite Golf FilmsThe worlds of sport and cinema collide in my list of the greatest golf films ever made
By Jakob Barnes Published
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The Essential Accessory Guide For The Modern BeginnerWhat items would those starting out in golf be wisest to invest in? We've got suggestions that will get you off to the best start in the game
By Roderick Easdale Published
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PGA Pro Emma Booth Tested 5 Training Aids On Her Pupil... 2 Were Total Game-ChangersNot every training aid is worth the bag space. We put 5 to the test and reveal those that transformed a golfer's swing
By Emma Booth Published
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Should We Ban Golf Tees - And What Would That Mean For Equipment?We discuss this perennial debate in the latest episode of Kick Point. Hear us out, for there is a lot of logic behind the argument
By Michael Weston Published
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A Golf Break Has Rejuvenated Me. I Learned 4 Key Lessons Ahead Of The New SeasonSome pre-summer sun away from my course has made me excited for the season ahead... especially as I now know what to work on ahead of the busy golf year
By Secret Club Golfer Published
