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RBC Canadian Open 2026 Betting Tips: Popular Englishman Gets Plenty Of Votes At TPC TorontoThe last time a golfer got this level of support from our expert betting panel he won on the PGA Tour, so could this Englishman win the RBC Canadian Open?
By Baz Plummer Published
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Redefined Rangefinders: Why Precision Pro’s Titan Slope Is The Smartest Choice For The Serious GolferSponsor Content Created With Precision Pro
Master every elevation change. Discover why the Precision Pro Titan Slope is the ultimate rangefinder for serious golfers seeking elite speed and precision
By Golf Monthly Published
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PGA Tour Driving Distance Average: How Has The Data Changed In The Last 30 Years?The golf ball rollback has been one of the most contentiously debated topics in golf for some time and this data makes it easy to see why so many are in favour
By Baz Plummer Published
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I Was Missing Putts From Six Feet And In Until I Tried This Simple Home RoutineHow a humble putting mat helps to eliminate the short-range putting wobbles and rebuild confidence on the greens
By Genelle Aldred Published
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I Just Had My First Ever Full-Bag Fitting... I Was Staggered By How My Clubs Were So Wrong For MeElliott Heath discusses his recent full-bag fitting at Mizuno's incredible Bearwood Lakes facility
By Elliott Heath Published
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Why I Have A Big Equipment Dilemma Before My Biggest Tournament Of The YearTo paraphrase Shakespeare... To change, or not to change, that is the question!
By Matt Cradock Published
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Does A Round Of Golf Actually Count As Exercise? Here's What The Science Says...Playing golf makes people live longer, but can it count towards your weekly exercise quota?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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The Parallel Revolution: Why Ping Is Quietly Becoming Europe's Most Exciting Apparel BrandSponsor Content Created With Ping
With a new summer collection and a legendary Solheim Cup heritage, Ping is delivering exactly what modern female golfers have been waiting for
By Alison Root Published
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I’ve Racked My Brain For A Solution To Slow Play... Sadly I Don’t Think There Is OneTackling the long-standing issue of slow play is important, but can it ever be entirely eradicated from the game?
By Michael Weston Published
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Sticking to Tradition: Why Don't Golf Irons Have Full-Face Grooves?Extending grooves across the entire clubface offers massive forgiveness, but manufacturers are terrified to break the visual mold...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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My Best-Ever Score Was One Hole Away... Until I Made A Stupid Mistake Too Many Amateurs Are Guilty OfGolf Monthly's Jonny Leighfield was about to break 80 for only the second time before an avoidable error prior to the final hole ultimately saw him miss out
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Golf Channel’s Paige Mackenzie: How LPGA Can Capture Millions Of PGA Tour FansWe talk to Paige Mackenzie about shifting the broadcast narrative, fixing course architecture and capturing the traditional golf audience
By Mike Bailey Published
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5 Equipment Rules Most Golfers Don't Know AboutWe look at five rules in golf relating to your gear that you might well not be aware of. Learning about them could just save your round!
By Fergus Bisset Published
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10 Things You Didn't Know About The US Women's OpenDiscover more about the oldest and most prestigious Major in the women's game
By Mark Townsend Last updated
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Free Golf After 4pm And No Dress Code: How This Club Is Challenging Norms To Improve Access For KidsWhalebone Golf Club in Essex is blazing a trail to make the game of golf more inclusive and accessible for juniors... so why aren't others following suit?
By Baz Plummer Published
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I Drive The Ball 240 Yards, So It's Wrong That Even I Find Many Golf Courses A Total Slog For WomenPGA Professional Katie Dawkins on the design flaws stripping the fun from the women's game and making golf courses fairer for everyone
By Katie Dawkins Published
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'It’s Sad What Some Golfers Will Do To Win A Tenner In The Pro Shop'Is the popular weekday roll-up open to abuse at some golf clubs? One member describes his negative ongoing experience...
By Secret Club Golfer Published
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I’ve Been A Golf Club Member For Nearly 40 Years – These Are The 5 Biggest Changes I’ve SeenFergus Bisset reflects on four decades as a Banchory Golf Club member and considers how things have changed in that time
By Fergus Bisset Published
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We Asked Robert Rock To Blind Test And Rank 10 Blade IronsFrom TaylorMade to Takomo, European Tour legend Robert Rock puts 10 leading blades to a blind test to see if prestige truly matches performance...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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The 5 Most Useful Pieces Of Golf Equipment You’re Probably Not UsingFergus Bisset runs through the five pieces of non-essential golf equipment that might just help you play better golf and shoot lower scores.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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How Motocaddy’s Remote-Control Revolution Is Changing The Way We Play GolfSponsor Content Created With Motocaddy
The remote electric trolley is fast-becoming the go-to choice for the modern golfer and Motocaddy's cutting-edge 2026 range has every base covered
By Joel Tadman Published
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Is It You Or Your Clubs? The Technical Truth Behind Your Common MissesSponsored by PXG
No two golfers are identical, so why play with off-the-shelf clubs? Discover how technical precision can turn your most frustrating misses into consistent strikes
By Alison Root Published
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How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer Drive The Ball In 2026?Improving your length off the tee is an efficient way to shoot lower scores and cut your handicap, but how far does the average amateur drive the ball in 2026?
By Baz Plummer Published
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'The Jolly Announcements Keep On Coming, But Local Golf Clubs Are Walking A Financial Tightrope. Those In Charge Need To Stop Brushing That Reality Under The Carpet'Local golf clubs are the beating heart of the game in this country, and their struggles are being ignored by those tasked with looking after them
By Fergus Bisset Published
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How Ping Is Using Tech To Transform And Demystify The Custom Fitting ExperienceSponsored by Ping
From the sofa to a fitting bay: How the new Ping WebFit app acts as a gateway to stress-free custom fitting for women
By Alison Root Published
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Why You Should Join The 'Maintenance Aid' RevolutionEvery golfer should be taking advantage of the simple and affordable products that can help maintain and improve your set-up and technique
By Kit Alexander Published
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I Tried Living As A Nomadic Golfer... Here's Why I'll Never Quit My ClubThe nomadic lifestyle has its perks, but it can't replace the one thing that matters most to Carly Cummins
By Carly Cummins Published
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I Shot One Of My Best Rounds Of 2026... But The Response From Fellow Members Baffled And Annoyed MeInstead of people saying 'well done', they were instead quick to point out the imminent cut I would get... something I found very confusing
By Matt Cradock Published
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I’m Fed Up Of Golf Clubs Not Sticking To Pre-Booked Tee Times. It’s Impacted Me Multiple TimesFinding a good tee time to book is stressful enough without the clubhouse choosing not to adhere to the pre-booked schedule on the day
By Jakob Barnes Published
