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27 Players Earned More In One Season Than Jack Nicklaus Did In His Entire Career... How Prize Money In Golf Has Gone From Surreal To Ludicrous
Prize money in golf has drastically increased in recent years, but how do the earnings of modern professionals compare to legends of the game?
By Barry Plummer Last updated
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9 Things You Can Learn From Bad Golfers
It's not just good golfers who we can learn from, but poor ones too. Eliminating these common bad-golfer mistakes from your game will help you save shots
By Michael Weston Published
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I've Watched Golf For A Long Time... And These Are The 8 Weirdest Things Golfers Do
Golf Monthly editor Neil Tappin takes a look at the eight weirdest things golfers do and tries his best to explain why...
By Sam Tremlett Last updated
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What Is A Nomadic Golfer?
A nomadic golfer is a golfer who does not have a regular club or course at which they play
By Roderick Easdale Published
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'If You’re Looking For Perfection, I’m Afraid You’re Not Going To Find It' – Why We Should Be Thankful For The World Handicap System
Whatever you think of the merits or otherwise of WHS over any previous system, nothing is ever going to be perfect when it comes to golf handicaps
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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7 Things That Have Changed In Golf To Make Women Feel They Belong (And 3 Things That Still Need To Change)
Emma Booth highlights the positive changes that have helped to move women's golf in the right direction
By Emma Booth Published
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Which Amateurs Have Won On The PGA Tour?
Currently, just seven amateurs have won on the PGA Tour, with Phil Mickelson being the most recent in 1991
By Matt Cradock Published
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Is The Latin America Amateur Championship The Perfect Golf Tournament?
The Latin America Amateur Championship is a small but perfectly formed golf event showcasing the qualities of our sport in microcosm.
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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Latin America Amateur Championship: Notes From Panama, Saturday
Fergus Bisset is in Panama for the Latin America Amateur Championship. Here’s an update on the latest from Santa Maria GC, and some other bits too.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Latin America Amateur Championship: Notes From Panama, Friday
Fergus Bisset is in Panama for the Latin America Amateur Championship. Here’s the latest from Santa Maria Golf Club.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I’ve Played Golf For 30 Years... These Are My 10 Indisputable Golfing Truths
These scenarios pop up time and again when we're on the golf course, but for some reason, it's impossible to change the end result. Welcome to golf's version of Groundhog Day...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Getting Your Partner Into Golf... Was It The Best Or Worst Thing You Ever Did?
'If you can't beat them join them.' Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins delves into the lives of couples who got into golf for the sake of their partners
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Seve Or Arnie, Who Did More For The Modern Pro Game?
Both men were inspirational, and both played a key role in the development of the professional game during the second half of the 20th century.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Why Reducing Double Bogeys Is The Key To Lower Scores… Here's The Data That Proves It!
Using Arccos data, we take a look at the damage double bogeys cause to your scorecard... and it's worse than you think
By Barry Plummer Published
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Latin America Amateur Championship: Notes From Panama, Thursday
Fergus Bisset is in Panama for the Latin America Amateur Championship. Here’s what he’s up to today.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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'I Found It Exceedingly Embarrassing To Be Told That I Had Breached a Rule' - How Rule-Breaking Led To Becoming A Golf Referee
Becoming a Rules referee involves a lot of learning and some tough tests. We meet two women that have reached the heady heights of tournament refereeing
By Carly Frost Published
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How Many Golfers Are Left-Handed?
The answer to how many golfers are left-handed may surprise you
By Roderick Easdale Published
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'Golf Can't Afford To Lose Juniors Because Of Nonsensical Rules That Were Made In The 1920s' – Why We Have To Accept Changing Dress Codes If We Want The Sport To Grow
We speak to Chris Straine, a father of three junior golfers, about the differing attitudes towards dress codes and youngsters that his children have faced while learning the game
By Nick Bonfield Published
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'We’ve Seen Well Over A Quarter Of A Million People In 12 Years' – How The Golf Trust's New Approach Is Helping Grow The Game In 'Untraditional Golfing Spaces'
We speak to Cai Menai-Davis, the founder and director of The Golf Trust, which aims to bring new faces to the sport through its work in the community
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Latin America Amateur Championship: Notes From Panama, Wednesday
Fergus Bisset has travelled to Panama for the ninth instalment of the Latin America Amateur Championship. Here’s what he's up to.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Most Of Us Want To Hit The Golf Ball Further But Don't Have Time To Make Changes... These 10 Quick Fixes Could Help You Find Extra Yards
Playing golf can quickly develop into a big commitment, especially if you want to improve. Luckily for you, we've put together 10 quick tips for squeezing extra yards out of your golf shot...
By Joel Tadman Last updated
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'The Doctors Said They Didn’t Think He Was Going To Make It To The Weekend So We Should Start Making Plans' – The Remarkable Story Of Charlie Crosby's Courageous Journey From Near Death Back Onto The Golf Course
Charlie Crosby collapsed in June 2019 and it looked like his days were numbered, but amazingly, the former scratch golfer is back playing again. Here, with the help of his dad, he tells his inspiring story...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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From Wine Making To Horse Farming... These 11 Former Professional Golfers Have Found Success Away From The Fairways
When former professional golfers leave the game, what do they do next? These ex-pros have found success away from the course in very different areas...
By Golf Monthly Last updated
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Where Can I Buy The PXG 0311 Black Ops Driver… And How Much Does It Cost?
From release dates to prices, here's everything you need to know about the new 0311 Black Ops drivers from PXG
By Matt Cradock Published
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What Are The Longest Sudden-Death Playoffs In LPGA History?
When a tournament is tied, it's a shame there can only be one winner decided by a nerve-racking playoff. Here we take a look at the longest playoffs on the LPGA Tour
By Alison Root Published
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'No Disrespect To Rory, But It's Tommy For Me' – Would Fleetwood Be A More Popular Major Winner Than McIlroy In 2024?
Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood are both extremely well-liked golfers who will be desperate for a Major triumph this year. But if we had to pick one for Major glory, who would it be?
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Is The Curtis Cup In Women’s Golf?
The Curtis Cup is regarded as the most prestigious team trophy in female amateur golf, so here’s what you need to know about the biennial match
By Alison Root Published
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‘There Are Many Reasons For Slow Play… And Golfers Aren’t Top Of That List’ – One Expert Explains Why ‘Hounding’ Players Isn’t The Answer
Are golfers sometimes unfairly vilified for playing slowly when other factors are more responsible for pace of play?
By Nick Bonfield Published
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7 Most Annoying Golf Playing Partners
We showcase the seven most annoying playing partners that golfers can have the misfortune of teeing it up with!
By Sam Tremlett Published