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School Versus Homeschool... Which Route Is Best For Aspiring Golfers?
What is the perfect approach to studying if you want to forge a career in golf? We talk to three young players to find out
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Greg Norman Collection: Embrace The Golf Lifestyle With An Iconic Logo And A Leader In Technical Golf Apparel
Driven by one of the most iconic logos in the game, Greg Norman clothing is a leader in technical golf apparel
By Elliott Heath Published
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I’ve Just Discovered I've Been Inadvertently Cheating For Years… Am I The Problem Or Do Golf's Handicap Rules Need To Change?
While I acknowledge I should have been more aware of iGolf’s regulations, there are certain rules around score attestation that could needlessly be stopping people attaining handicaps
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Why More Golf Clubs Should Open Their Doors To The Public
Welcoming non-golfers in can generate revenue, attract new players and, most importantly, improve golf’s wider image.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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‘It May Sound Ridiculous, But Golf Can Play Havoc With My Mind And Bring Out All Kinds Of Insecurities’
Find out why our Women's Editor Alison Root experienced an unenjoyable 9 holes
By Alison Root Published
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What Is Stableford In Golf?
You may have heard of this popular scoring format, but what is Stableford in golf? Fergus Bisset explains all...
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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5 Round-Saving Tips To Refresh Your Perspective On The Golf Course
Summer golf brings high expectations, but here are some tips if you're struggling to score well
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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The Moaning Of Golf: The 15 Things Golfers Complain About The Most
Golf is a difficult and complicated sport, but most of us would admit we grumble more than we probably should. These things tend to ignite our ire the most…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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How A Fitting For A New Set Of PING Irons Could Revolutionize Your Game
Sam De’Ath and Nick Bonfield visit the PING European Fitting center to discover the new iron range and how a custom fitting could transform their game
By Golf Monthly Published
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Demystifying club fitting: A Guide To Better Performance
6 things to consider before going for a custom fitting at PGA TOUR Superstore
By Sam De'Ath Published
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How Fast Can We Play A Hole With The Same Set Of Clubs?
Four Golf Monthly staffers enlisted the help of Stewart Golf's VERTX Remote trolley to try and set a new world record...
By Dan Parker Published
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What Is The Difference Between Course Rating And Slope Rating?
Course rating and slope rating both rate the difficulty of a course, but how do they differ? This article sheds some light on the matter...
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Win £500 Worth Of Greg Norman Collection Clothing
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By Elliott Heath Published
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Is It Better To Miss The Green In The Bunker Or Rough? The Data Is Clear Cut...
When assessing options for your next approach shot, this data will help you make better decisions on the 'good' miss and reduce the risk of bringing bogey into play
By Barry Plummer Published
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Fine Art And Fairways: A Look At What Could Be The World’s Most Exclusive Golf Art Collection
I visited the inaugural showcase of Hudson Shaoxia Zhang's artwork where the paintings are priceless
By Sam De'Ath Published
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'No One Has The Right To Gatekeep Golf' - Why We Must Embrace The Evolution Of The Game
From fashion, tech, clubhouse rules to the handicap system, PGA Professional Emma Booth considers golf's new era
By Emma Booth Published
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Pace Of Play Is A Serious Problem On The PGA Tour... And This Data Proves It!
In this experiment, I recorded the time taken to play shots at three PGA Tour events and the data highlighted a clear issue...
By Barry Plummer Published
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'This Is How I Would Get Golfing For As Little As $300'
Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins aims to fix people's negative perception that golf is too expensive to start
By Katie Dawkins Published
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I Struggled To Watch An Hour Of DP World Tour Coverage… Here Are 3 Reasons Why It Was So Poor
For many golf fans, the opportunity to watch an hour of live televised golf is a welcome pleasure, but in this case, I wish I hadn't bothered...
By Barry Plummer Published
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These New TaylorMade Golf Shoes Might Just Be The Coolest We’ve Seen In 2024
As a fan of 'smart casual' golf shoes, the new TaylorMade x Oliver Cabell collab shoes may be my favorite new look for the summer.
By Sam Tremlett Published
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Viral WHS Article Slamming Golf's Handicap System Leads To New Competition Rules At UK Club
An English club has responded to a much-viewed article on the ‘unfairness’ of golf’s World Handicap System for scratch and low-handicap players
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Which Professional Golfers Are Coached By Family Members?
Some golfers have kept it in the family all their careers, with many experiencing huge levels of success. We run through some famous examples...
By Roderick Easdale Published
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I Asked The Golf Monthly Team To Reveal The Best Golf Clubs They’ve Ever Owned. Do You Use Any Of These Beauties?
Golf club technology continues to move on at pace, but some items of equipment will never leave our bags until the day they die. Here, the GM team pick their favourite ever clubs…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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The 7 Most Useful Items (Not Clubs) All Golfers Should Have In Their Bags This Summer
Clearly, golf clubs are the most important products in your golf bag. But these seven items can help your game in different ways on the course or at the range…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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What Is The Maximum Length A Par 3 Can Be In Golf?
Are there any rules and limitations as to how long par 3s can be? If so, what are they and how are they determined?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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'My Golf Fitness Handicap Is Almost 20 Shots Better Than My WHS Index'... The Game-Changing Screening All Golfers Should Try
This innovative, golf-specific screening process could help to highlight the root cause of your swing faults and help you to improve your game...
By Barry Plummer Published
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The 6 Golf Courses We'd Love To See On Non-Golfing Land. A Round At Buckingham Palace, Anyone?
Two Golf Monthly course enthusiasts let their minds wander and come up with six new layouts on stunning pieces of non-golfing land
By Michael Weston Published
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7 Things To Pay Attention To (And Learn) When You Watch Golf On TV
PGA Professional Emma Booth explains what you can learn from watching the world's best players in action
By Emma Booth Published
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Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show - Every Single Episode
Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show is the podcast presented by Dan Parker and Joe Ferguson that tells you everything you need to know about golf equipment
By Dan Parker Published