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Golf Is Growing But The Traditional Club Membership Model Will Need To Keep Changing... Here's WhyAs the number of younger players picking up the game grows, Neil Tappin looks at whether the traditional membership model offers the right playing solution
By Neil Tappin Published
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Golf Is More Popular Than Ever, But Greed Could Push Us Back Into The Dark AgesGolf's popularity is at an all-time high right now, but golf clubs, and the sport in general, mustn't get too greedy and ruin the momentum
By Secret Club Golfer Published
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What Is The Difference Between 3-, 4- and 5-Layer Golf Balls?A modern, premium golf ball is non-wound and features multiple complex layers, but how do the 3-, 4- and 5-layer options differ?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Major Ambition: How Wilson Re-Engineered A Century of Major-Winning Craftsmanship For The Modern GameSponsor Content Created With Wilson Golf
With their stunning looks and exceptional feel, the new Wilson Staff Model irons are a compelling option for better players looking to upgrade their set in 2026
By Joel Tadman Published
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Golden Ticket: Luxury Golf And Travel Aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express In ItalyTravelling in true style aboard the Orient Express, Jeremy Ellwood plays four of Italy’s top courses from Rome down to Puglia in the south and all the way back up to Tuscany
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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We Asked For New Golfers… Now They’re Here, Why Are We Showing Them The Exit?Our women's editor Alison Root on the culture clash currently simmering in golf clubs
By Alison Root Published
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The Equipment Debrief: The 40-Something Player Leading Driving Distance (With A Surprising Brand Of Driver)In this week's equipment debrief, we're giving a big shout out to an 'old' guy who's been recording some crazy long numbers with a new driver
By Michael Weston Published
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The 9 Types Of People You See At The Driving Range (Which One Are You?)Regardless of where you are in the world, there’s a comforting consistency to be found in the types of characters who frequent driving ranges…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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By Joel Tadman Published
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I'm Scared To Play A Round Of Golf Again After My Lesson... Here's WhyGolf Monthly's Jonny Leighfield has real reservations about heading back out onto the course again for a full round after a much-needed lesson - here's why...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Practice On A Mat? Golfers Need To Be Aware Of This Major DrawbackThe majority of golfers are forced to practice hitting shots off mats but if you're using a launch monitor to dial in your distances, you might want to think twice...
By Michael Weston Published
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Confessions Of A Golf Pro: 5 Questions Golfers Should Stop AskingPGA Professional Emma Booth on the questions that stall your progress and the ones that will help to lower your scores
By Emma Booth Published
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'I Used To Think Golf Was Boring And For Old Men. I Didn't Even See It As A Sport. Now, I'm A Club Captain At The Age Of 24'The Burstead GC made the decision to break from tradition by appointing a very young club captain
By Michael Weston Published
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Becky Robinson, AKA Entitled Housewife: 'Golf Is The Great Equaliser... I'm Like, You Guys Suck, Too!'Comedian Becky Robinson reveals why she’s obsessed with the game, her 'badass' dream foursome with Charley Hull, and why she’s taking the 'Gieurlz' to Tulum
By Lauren Katims Published
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I Miss The World Golf Championships... Now Is The Perfect Time To Bring Them BackElliott Heath on why he misses the World Golf Championships and why bringing them back would be a successful move in the current fractured landscape
By Elliott Heath Published
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5 Things I’ve Already Added To My Golf Bag In 2026Joel Tadman is a 3-handicap golfer seeking better results on the course this year and he’s turned new equipment as the catalyst for faster improvement and lower scores
By Joel Tadman Published
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Diary Of A Secret Club Golfer: Should Clubs Start Publicly Outing Slow Players?Is it time for golf clubs to take firmer action on players who don’t keep up with the expected pace of play? Should they be called out?
By Secret Club Golfer Published
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Should I Be Partially Refunded For Weather-Induced Course Closure… Or Is That Just Part Of The Membership Deal?The dreadful winter weather often leads to course closures, but should members be partially refunded on their memberships if the course is shut?
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Equipment Debrief: New Putters For Many Big Names... And Could This Grip Transform Your Fortunes On The Greens?For Rory McIlroy, the "testing is over", but don't let that stop you from making some changes ahead of the new season
By Michael Weston Published
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Winter Golf Is A Struggle – 5 Ways I Keep My Swing (And My Sanity) IntactSingle-figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe shares her simple approach to fixing the swing (and staying motivated) through the hardest months of the year
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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9 Courses The Golf Monthly Team Are Hoping To Play In 2026The Golf Monthly team are very fortunate to visit some of the most iconic tracks around the world, but what courses are they hoping to play this year?
By Baz Plummer Published
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'Not Available For Us Lefties' - Do Left Handers Get A Raw Deal When It Comes To Choice Of Clubs?Staff Writer and left hander Dan Parker investigates whether left-handed golfers get a raw deal when it comes to accessing the latest golf clubs
By Dan Parker Published
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Don’t Compare Anthony Kim To Tiger Woods Or Ben Hogan – His Redemption Story Stands AloneThe American produced a thrilling final-round performance in Australia to complete an emotional and highly impressive comeback
By Nick Bonfield Published
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I Compared My Data To A 20-Handicap Benchmark... The Results Fired Me Up For 2026As a high-handicapper I often question whether my game is actually moving in the right direction, but the latest Shot Scope data gave me a real confidence boost
By Baz Plummer Published
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The 7-Shot Penalty You're Giving Yourself... And How To StopAre you your own worst enemy? Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins on the 7 mistakes costing you shots
By Katie Dawkins Published
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'Slow Play Is Often A Product Of Unrealistic Expectations, Not Flagrantly Bad Etiquette'Slow play can be infuriating, but is it always the players’ fault? Not necessarily. In fact, that’s often not the case…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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My 10-Point Checklist For 2026 – What I Want To Achieve This YearI've been playing golf for more than 40 years, but I still think I can get more out of the game. This is what I'm planning for 2026...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is There A Better Way To Find Your Perfect Putter?Kick Point's Joe and Dan discuss whether working completely backwards when choosing your putter would actually produce better results
By Michael Weston Published
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One Beginner’s Incredible 2025 Season: The 7 Things Her Coach Says Changed EverythingHow one beginner remapped her athletic DNA with the help of PGA Professional Emma Booth to achieve a dream season
By Emma Booth Published
