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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Copy My Expert Posture Example To Reset Your Golf Swing And Improve Ball Striking ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Posture is a key part of the golf swing but one that amateurs often get wrong, so we asked PGA pro Keith Wood for his advice on finding the right positions ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GPFp96of4y5HPimM3BGsGf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Keith Wood uses his extensive coaching experience to help you produce a better posture for the golf swing]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Keith Wood demonstrating a correct and incorrect posture at setup when preparing to swing the golf club]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Putting Mistakes (Including A Common Setup Fail) That Torment Golfers... And How To Fix Them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Putting guru James Jankowski sees 3 common putting mistakes over and over, but his expert tips and simple drill can help you banish them from your game for good ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:13:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ marktownsendgolf@yahoo.com (Mark Townsend) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Townsend ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RvGW4YGZxgX8kFw9cW5cXN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Putting expert James Jankowski sees the same putting mistakes over and over again... but he has the solution to help you with the flat stick]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[putting expert James Jankowski looking at common putting mistakes (identified in red) with two inset images of James Jankowski demonstrating a drill to banish a common fault]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Steps All High-Handicappers Must Take (Before Hitting The Golf Ball) To Improve Their Scoring ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Too many high-handicap golfers go into auto-pilot when preparing to hit a golf shot, often falling into bad habits, but these 5 steps could improve your scoring ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:22:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rpJaDw8kHEfgh5pqZuVpia-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[High handicappers would benefit from following these five steps before hitting each shot on the golf course]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[High-handicapper, Baz Plummer, preparing to hit a golf ball off the tee with examples of the steps to take before hitting the golf ball to shoot lower scores]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Golf Habits That Can Slash Your Handicap In 2026 (Many Fail On The Range With No.3) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/3-golf-habits-slash-your-handicap-in-2026</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tour coach Nick Bradley, who has worked with Justin Rose and Sir Nick Faldo, shares three habits all amateur golfers should adopt to shoot lower scores ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L4UDq4ekuSdkSH3BeiEx3T-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[These three habits can help amateur golfers to cut their handicap, something I can attest to with personal experience]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer hitting a shot in front of his coach, Alex James, with an inset image of them discussing data and findings from the round of golf to inform future lessons]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stop Overcomplicating Your Short Game! Go Back To Basics With 3 No-Nonsense Fundamentals ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/stop-overcomplicating-your-short-game-go-back-to-basics-with-3-no-nonsense-fundamentals</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many amateur golfers overcomplicate the short game, leading to common faults... but now it's time to go back to basics with my no-nonsense fundamentals ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:48:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZaBXykoz672LjiHcCzLmem-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[This simple no-nonsense short game approach is a great way to prevent overcomplicating the technique]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ged Walters demonstrating a no-nonsense back-to-basics way of improving your short game by avoiding common mistakes and overcomplicating the technique]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Science Behind A Perfect Driver Launch Angle (And How To Achieve It) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Finding the perfect driver launch angle will add precious extra yards off the tee - which is a data-proven way to cut your handicap. Here's how to master it... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:31:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:48:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ marktownsendgolf@yahoo.com (Mark Townsend) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Townsend ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xbZ5QNatQybedy7XZhWjzA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[James Jankowski breaks down how to get the perfect driver launch angle in golf]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Top 50 Coach James Jankowksi demonstrating the correct technique for the optimal driver launch angle in the golf swing in a step-by-step process with three elements]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ High-Handicappers... Chunking Chip Shots Is Totally Avoidable (With This Expert Solution) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/how-to-stop-chunking-chip-shots</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stop chunking your chip shots and start excelling around the green with our short game expert's advice on how to improve your contact with the golf ball ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:05:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:34:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mq4bL6sdN8mpUVXSeDg5na-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Make these simple adjustments to stop chunking chip shots with the help of tour coach Alex Buckner]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Alex Buckner demonstrating the incorrect hunched set up position which leads to chunking chip shots, highlighted by a red circle with a black line through it, with two images of Alex Buckner demonstrating the correct chipping technique which are surrounded by green circles to signify correct technique]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Golf Tips For Amateurs (From A Tour Coach): What You Can Copy From McIlroy, Scheffler And Others ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nick Bradley has coached Justin Rose and Nick Faldo in his career. Here, he analyses the game of McIlroy, Scheffler and more to evidence what amateurs can learn ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:13:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NSP9uxztPPLm4kV7N2vnVd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[What can you learn from Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood? Tour Coach Nick Bradley breaks it down for you...]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood at different stages of their golf swing, highlighting the key areas that tour coach Nick Bradley believes amateur golfers can learn from their respective games]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Ways To Shoot Lower Scores In 2026 (Including A Pro Scoring Shot Strategy) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Every golfer can shoot lower scores with seven simple tips, including a pro strategy to help golfers utilise a scoring shot to eliminate big numbers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:57:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ marktownsendgolf@yahoo.com (Mark Townsend) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Townsend ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4MxqTYZ5eRtref4Du37Tgn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Utilising the pro scoring shot strategy is just one of seven ways you can lower your score on the golf course]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Keith Wood building a better score on the golf course by using the pro scoring shot strategy, highlighted by a green dotted line towards a green scoring shot circle, while a red dotted line points to a cross in he greenside bunker indicating that being the wrong strategy choice. There are also three inset images of examples of how to build a better score, each of which Keith demonstrates and explains using 30 years of experience.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Coach Held My Head And Banned Me From Playing 'Tap-Tap-Tap' Golf (And I'm Glad He Did) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sometimes, as an amateur golfer, you need some tough love and a few hard truths from your golf coach. My lesson had plenty of that... and I'm already better for it ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:24:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rob Spedding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qRjCXxhm46tnadaT74sKFg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Head-holding and home truths... this golf lesson made me a better player]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Top 50 Coach Joshua Mayo holding the head of Rob Spedding in a golf lesson to prevent him following the clubhead with his eyes in the backswing]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Steps Golfers Should Take To Add Distance Off The Tee (Especially High-Handicappers) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Adding distance off the tee directly correlates to a lower handicap index and improved scoring on the golf course, so try our 7 expert steps to power up in 2026 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:02:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EnSDSrvawNxnA28i4varAJ-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Kevin Murray]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Add distance to your driver in 2026 with Ged Walters&#039; expert tips]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Three examples of the 7 steps you can take to add distance to your driver, including overspeed training, spin control and setup adjustments]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Ways To Cut Your Handicap In 2026 (The Hybrid Tip Is Pure Gold For High-Handicappers) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/5-ways-to-cut-your-handicap-in-2026</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ As we head in to the 2026 golf season you can use these 5 actionable tips, from an expert head professional, to cut your handicap and shoot your best ever score ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8JUkuBatyFNaEEgXp7i93S-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Ditching the wedge in favour of a hybrid around the green is a great tip for high-handicap golfers]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer hitting a chip shot from around the green with a wedge, with a red outline to indicate this is the wrong strategy, with an inset image of a hybrid chip shot outlined in green to highlight that this is the correct strategy for high-handicap golfers]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Shot My Best Ever Round Of Golf (Statistically) Thanks To This Improvement Plan ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/i-shot-my-best-ever-round-of-golf-statistically-thanks-to-this-improvement-plan</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Three months of this winter golf training plan has transformed my game, evidenced by the incredible statistical gains seen in my most recent round of golf... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:45:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DdhfmBoUDfTCxxvjhLxFRL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[This golf improvement plan has radically improved my game]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer in the finish position after hitting a driver off the tee at Sand Moor Golf Club, with two inset images of Shot Scope data from his best ever round following a golf improvement plan]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Golf Rebuild Gave Me A 106% Power Boost (And More Distance) By Tackling Fitness And Mobility ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/this-golf-rebuild-gave-me-a-106-percent-power-boost</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ I've seen huge gains in my power, mobility and flexibility recently thanks to a winter golf rebuild that focuses on improving fitness and the golf swing ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:41:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PdYGvSYPZwZSsjzo94aBbj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[My winter golf rebuild is delivering incredible results, with up to 106% progress seen in some areas!]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer in the finish position after hitting a tee shot during his winter golf rebuild, with inset images of his winter rebuild data evidencing significant progress (up to 106%) and his fitness work in the gym]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Baz Plummer in the finish position after hitting a tee shot during his winter golf rebuild, with inset images of his winter rebuild data evidencing significant progress (up to 106%) and his fitness work in the gym]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Any Amateur Golfer Can Get Up And Down More Often (If They Do This With Their Wedges) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you want to sharpen up your short game you must learn to control distance with your wedges, especially from inside 60 yards, and our expert can show you how ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ marktownsendgolf@yahoo.com (Mark Townsend) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Townsend ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KbcuQAS6rVoNyKB8T3PRch-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Using this formula takes the guesswork out of distance control with wedges]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Keith Wood demonstrating the importance of practicing with matched backswing and follow through lengths to control distance with wedges and get up and down more often]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Common Mistakes Plaguing Your Golf Game (And How A PGA Pro Would Fix Them) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Amateur golfers are guilty of making the same common mistakes over and over again, but you can break the cycle and play better golf with our expert's top tips ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:35:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ marktownsendgolf@yahoo.com (Mark Townsend) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Townsend ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tfo8RuVr9yD4Q7JgJiqsiD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[PGA Pro James Jankowksi identifies the 8 common mistakes amateur golfers make every round and how to fix them]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[James Jankowski in three different stages of the golf swing, including the finish position, the setup and just after impact, highlighting different areas where amateur golfers struggle with the 8 most common mistakes]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Start Thinking And Preparing Like A Pro Golfer (Using 5 Tips From A Tour Winner) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/start-thinking-and-preparing-like-a-pro-golfer</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Multiple DP World Tour winner Grant Forrest shares his best tips for amateur golfers on mentality, strategy and preparation, helping you to play your best golf ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ marktownsendgolf@yahoo.com (Mark Townsend) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Townsend ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XmwzCisvYssXVuQQWMaYH6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Two-time DP World Tour winner Grant Forrest shares his tour insights and tips to help you play better golf]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Grant Forrest in the finish position with driver watching his golf ball travel with an inset image of Grant Forrest discussing strategy and preparing for his next shot with his caddie in a DP World Tour event]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Avoid This Trail Arm Fault That Kills Your Lead Arm Position (With My Armband Drill) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The secret to getting a straight lead arm in the golf swing, which is crucial for consistently great ball striking, lies in the folding rate of the trail arm ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:29:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gJMcxNc5b6jBxryykmcVKM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[A common mistake related to the trail arm could be killing your lead arm position, but this armband drill will quickly fix that!]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ged Walters demonstrating the common trail arm mistake that prevents many amateur golfers from getting a straight lead arm in the golf swing, with the trail arm folding and the wrist angle lost at the top of the backswing which ultimately causes the lead arm to bend, and an inset image of Ged Walters demonstrating his armband drill to promote effective folding of the trail arm]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ If I Wanted To Cure My Over The Top Swing And Banish A Slice Quickly - I'd Do These 3 Simple Drills ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Curing an over the top swing and banishing a slice are common themes that PGA Pro Ged Walters encounters in lessons with golfers – and this is how he fixes them ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:55:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jSAPbUEdnHVPVLf82S7s8J-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Kevin Murray]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Ged Walters has decades of golf coaching experience and has chosen these three drills to help you wave goodbye to the over the top, slice-inducing action]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ged Walters demonstrating three drills, the step drill, the bowler drill and the towel drill, which help amateur golfers to fix an over the top golf swing and cure a slice]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Mistake Stops You Releasing The Club Effectively (And How To Fix It With The Step-Back Drill) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/how-to-release-the-golf-club-step-back-drill</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sometimes we overly obsess about the backswing, transition and downswing that we totally overlook another crucial part... releasing the golf club effectively ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:55:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ golf@cumberwellpark.com (John Jacobs) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Jacobs ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QfZNj25HMow65Vw4bK374b-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Matt Lincoln]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[John Jacobs has a great drill to teach you how to release the golf club effectively]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[John Jacobs demonstrating the common mistake that stops amateurs releasing the golf club effectively, with an inset image of his step-back drill that helps to fix that problem]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've Coached 3000 Golfers... I'd Recommend You Try This Putting Grip (And Avoid This Misconception) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/my-favorite-putting-grip-and-a-common-misconception-to-avoid</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Finding the right putting grip is crucial, so we asked our expert to share his favorite method, a few options to try and key misconceptions you should avoid ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:33:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ james@jjputting.com (James Jankowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Jankowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FGP9JYTcwzed95dG5EeRKe-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Our putting expert&#039;s grip guide is a great tool for amateur golfers looking to improve in 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[James Jankowski hitting a putt using his favorite grip, on an island green at Salgados Golf Club, with an inset image of how to address a common grip misconception by perfecting hand position]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Things A Major Champion Does (That You Probably Don't)... And How To Copy Them In 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Play your best golf in 2026 with expert advice from Justin Leonard - a legend of the game who won 12 PGA Tour titles and the 1997 Open Championship... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:35:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kj6fECRnNy2QbxhuGbwtVa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Playing the Justin Leonard way could help you shoot your lowest scores on the golf course in 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[1997 Open Championship winner Justin Leonard reading a putt, hitting an iron shot and watching the ball flight of a wedge shot]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ PGA Pro Q+A: Our Expert Answers Your Questions On Improving Your Golf Game ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/pga-pro-answers-your-golf-questions</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ PGA Professional Ged Walters is offering his services by answering your questions on anything to do with the golf swing and improving your game in 2026... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:24:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:07:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/73EaYf3v4qFaLrWpL2qFhk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Want to improve your golf game in 2026? Ask our expert for some advice and set yourself up for success this season]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ged Walters, PGA Pro, with Golf Monthly instruction lead Baz Plummer, with inset images of Ged hitting a driver, a putt and a bunker shot and text reading &#039;ask the expert&#039;]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Had My First Golf Lesson In 20 Years: A 5-Minute Drill (To Do At Home) Solved My Rotation Problem ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I'd resisted booking a golf lesson for ages, but one simple drill from a Top 50 coach provided instant results and I'm now wondering why I put it off... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:52:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:58:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jonny.leighfield@futurenet.com (Jonny Leighfield) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jonny Leighfield ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L2dgrwykc4EiqaVUTvkUHH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[In my first lesson for 20 years, one simple hip rotation drill set me on the path to better golf]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Jonny Leighfield demonstrating a 5-minute at-home drill, in three stages, that has provided positive results in his swing rotation after his first golf lesson in 20 years]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Exposing Golf's Biggest Driving Distance Killer (And My Simple 3-Step Fix) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/exposing-golfs-biggest-driving-distance-killer-and-my-3-step-fix</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Amateur golfers who struggle with driving distance off the tee are often left scratching their head for the reason why. Well, here it is... and how to fix it! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:39:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6bMp5szUonbikBVCq2tpHT-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Matt Fryer is exposing the biggest driving distance killer in golf (and how to fix it)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Matt Fryer highlighting the biggest driving distance killer in golf, strike location, and pointing to how to fix it with an image of him striking the ball well with driver]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've Taught Golf For Over 30 Years... This Is The Secret To A Centred Strike With Irons Every Time ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/secret-to-centred-strike-with-irons</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A centred strike with irons is crucial for maximising distance and improving accuracy, so try these tips to find the sweet spot irrespective of your handicap ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:17:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ marktownsendgolf@yahoo.com (Mark Townsend) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Townsend ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/naJSiu6rXUzMCNypMhwy2W-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Expert PGA Pro Keith Wood demonstrating how to get a centred strike with your irons]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[The club centred behind the golf ball at impact producing a centre strike, with Keith Wood demonstrating three key positions that promote a centre strike with your irons, including proper rotation, spine angle at impact and the correct release past impact]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm Hitting My Driver Over 240 Yards (As A 22-Handicapper) Thanks To This Golf Improvement Plan ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/im-hitting-my-driver-over-240-yards-as-a-22-handicapper-thanks-to-this-golf-improvement-plan</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ I'm a high-handicap golfer, at least for now, but thanks to this golf improvement plan I managed to hit my longest ever drive. Here's how... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:37:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wBKPVQr7cxLgBLy469DESi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[I hit my longest drive after just eight weeks on this fantastic golf improvement plan]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer hitting a long drive off the 9th tee at Sand Moor Golf Club, with an inset image of Baz working in the gym as part of his golf improvement plan and another image of a shot tracer measuring Baz&#039;s drive at 246-yards]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Lost 20 Yards And My Golf Game Fell Apart – But A Pro Setup Tweak Immediately Reversed The Decline ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/i-lost-20-yards-and-my-golf-game-fell-apart</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ I battled with inconsistent ball striking for months and lost 20 yards with every club, but one lesson from a top pro identified and fixed a common setup fault ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:39:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Johnny Percival ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UzKtV4egtRRJTeCVkzLWc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[One lesson banished three months of bad golf and taught me plenty about my game]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Johnny Percival at his golf lesson with Ian Clark, with inset images of Ian Clark analysing Johnny&#039;s swing data and another inset image of data pertaining to Johnny&#039;s setup]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Improve Your Ball Striking With A 'Plane' And Simple Iron Play Drill (That You Haven't Tried Before) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/improve-your-ball-striking-with-a-plane-and-simple-iron-play-drill</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Investing time in iron play drills to boost your ball striking is a great move this winter, but I bet you didn't expect this item to hold the key to improvement ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gpDtM6ukMg2RNUoaQNiAo9-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Mark Newcombe/Matt Lincoln]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Better ball striking is &#039;plane&#039; and simple, so when you nail this one you will be flying!]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer preparing to hit an iron shot, standing behind the ball looking down the line and visualising the shot, with an inset image of Russell Covey demonstrating his &#039;plane&#039; and simple iron play drill for better ball striking]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Gym Exercises That Will Produce Rapid Improvements In Your Golf Swing ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/5-gym-exercises-that-will-produce-rapid-improvements-in-your-golf-swing</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gym exercises can play a huge role in improving your golf swing and your overall game, but they are often neglected. Our expert shares five you should try... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ACmiZrxJt6MVMVz9neLLCL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Our fitness expert has curated a list of five gym exercises that will transform your golf swing]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Mark Wilson demonstrating 5 gym exercises that will produce rapid improvements in your golf swing, including romanian deadlifts, split squats, med ball slams, bent over row and seated box jumps]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Make 2026 A Great Year On The Greens With 4 Putting Drills (From A Pro With Decades Of Experience) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/make-2026-a-great-year-on-the-greens-with-4-putting-drills</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Creating your golfing resolutions for 2026? Make this year your best ever on the greens with four brilliant putting drills from PGA Professional Sarah Bennett ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2kMhKgVcMV6gZmAwGQfUuX-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[2026 is the year of better putting, you just need these expert drills from PGA Pro Sarah Bennett]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Sarah Bennett demonstrating a series of putting drills designed to help amateur golfers improve, with three shown including the towel drill, the strike drill and the alignment stick drill]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Things PGA Pros Do To Play Great Golf When The Weather Turns Brutal (That You Probably Don't) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/7-things-pga-pros-do-to-play-great-golf-when-the-weather-turns-brutal</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Playing golf in challenging conditions can feel like a slog, but these seven PGA pro tips will help you excel when the weather takes a turn for the worse ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2bDPkG3swyL5xCJq9W9Qv7-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Tom Miles]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Playing golf in challenging conditions can be extremely tough, but our expert has seven top tips to help you thrive under pressure in any weather]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ben Emerson hitting a tee shot with an iron in challenging conditions at Turnberry, surrounded by a backdrop of the sea and a cold, wet looking landscape, with three inset images of Ben Emerson hitting a bunker shot, preparing to hit a chip shot and reading a putt on the green]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Fitness Exercises That Made Me A Better Golfer (In Just 30 Days) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/5-fitness-exercises-that-made-me-a-better-golfer-in-30-days</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ 30 days into my winter golf rebuild and I'm already seeing positive signs on the golf course thanks to five fitness exercises that every amateur should try... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:36:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:58:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d27QsDg2nV6VNXvFn75fgm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[You have to try these five golf-specific fitness exercises... they could lead to lower scores on the course in 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer demonstrating five fitness exercises that have made him a better golfer in just 30 days, with an inset image of Baz in the finish position after hitting an iron shot off the tee on the golf course]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Play Better Golf In 2026 With 5 Essential Shots Every Amateur Needs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The start of 2026 is a perfect time to reflect on you golf game and make a plan to improve for the upcoming season – but, you'll need these five shots to do it ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:29:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rSKmpjBQnXBZ9jmZk8Bo3d-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Tom Miles]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Katie Dawkins demonstrating the five shots every amateur should practice in 2026, with five images detailing each shot and main image of Katie Dawkins reading the green from behind the flag ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Katie Dawkins demonstrating the five shots every amateur should practice in 2026, with five images detailing each shot and main image of Katie Dawkins reading the green from behind the flag ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is It Time To Try A New Putting Grip? Here Are 3 To Experiment With Over Winter ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Winter is a great time to tinker with your game in the search of progress for the upcoming season, so our expert shared three new putting grips for you try... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KgHTGsw7ehgL6LvESsKDUU-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Want to try a new putting grip? Start with these three excellent options...]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Sarah Bennett demonstrating the new putter grips that every amateur golfer should try: the reverse overlap, the claw grip and the left-hand-low grip]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Build The Hitting Station Used By Robert Rock When Practicing His Picture-Perfect Golf Swing ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Robert Rock is widely considered to have one of the smoothest and most aesthetically pleasing golf swings in world golf, but how does he practice? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:17:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Dy7sEDajtxne7BizApvYnN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Robert Rock has one of the most aesthetically pleasing golf swings in the game, but how does he practice and could that help you improve?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[The hitting station used by Robert Rock to practice his perfect golf swing, with inset images of Robert Rock in three different stages of the golf swing: top of backswing, downswing and finish position and text reading &#039;practice like Robert Rock&#039;]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 PGA Pro Secrets To Instantly Boost Your Clubhead Speed ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Increasing your clubhead speed is a great way to hit the ball further on the course, but how can you find those extra yards? These 5 pro tips are the answer... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:09:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mt7dmBdAhfGhzk2LidXvHZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Increasing your clubhead speed can help you to add distance to your shots and cut your handicap... but what&#039;s the best way to achieve this boost?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ben Emerson demonstrating increased clubhead speed, with a smaller image of himself at address, a slightly larger image at top of backswing and a large image in the finish position, with a speedometer imposed on the right of the image at maximum output, signifying increased clubhead speed in the golf swing]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Disgusting Chipping Technique Was Getting Me Down... But This Fun Practice Game Got Me Back On Track ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/chipping-practice-games-challenges-drills</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Being creative with your short game is a great feeling, but duffing and thinning your way to a big score isn't. It turns out a fun practice game was the answer! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dZG9uCdKh4tqAcjcXsUt3Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Chipping practice games are a great way to improve your technique and enjoy putting in the reps]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Katie Dawkins and Baz Plummer taking part in a fun chipping practice game, in front of a celebratory background, with an inset image of Katie Dawkins showcasing the correct chipping technique]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Build The Perfect Golf Swing By Learning From 6 Of The Best Players In The Game ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/build-the-perfect-golf-swing-like-the-best-in-the-game</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you want to build the perfect golf swing you have to analyse the best traits of the greatest golfers - so we asked one of our experts to get you started... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u2ppdvBhGZPZfdY9gK2w6V-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Build the perfect golf swing with the help of some of the greatest golfers in the game]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Six of the world&#039;s best players, McIlroy, Scheffler, Rose, Fleetwood, Aberg and DeChambeau layered over each other with tools you would use to design or build something, like scaffolding and a set square, with the text &#039;build the perfect golf swing&#039;]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Winter Golf Rebuild: Expert Baseline Tests Revealed Shocking Data About My Game (You Need To Try Them) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ My winter golf rebuild started with a series of baseline tests, conducted by two experts, and I was blown away by the results! Every amateur should try this... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:58:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:08:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YjWpHnNEeodJm9kGUAiKsB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Can a winter golf rebuild, packed with expert help, assist amateur Baz Plummer in becoming a better golfer?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Winter golf rebuild series badge with Baz Plummer putting on a wintery snow covered green, with inset images of dumbbells and a tape measure to signify the baseline tests from a physical perspective and two images of Baz Plummer hitting a fairway wood and a putter to signify the golf specific baseline tests]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stop Losing Distance With Driver! Hit Longer Tee Shots With My Simple Formula (Irrespective Of Age Or Handicap) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/improve-your-driving-distance-with-my-simple-formula</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Be honest... you'd love to improve your driving distance. Well, what if I told you that this is a realistic ambition for all golfers? Just try my simple formula ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:22:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uN4RctGAh4XFVz66pfTHkh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Improve your driving distance with a simple formula from expert coach Alex Elliott]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Alex Elliott hitting a tee shot with driver at Sand Moor Golf Club, with inset images of the correct tee height and the perfect backswing position for improving driving distance]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Forget Misguided Cliche Golf Advice... Just Do This With Your Hands For Better Ball Striking! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some amateur golfers become 'experts' when watching your swing on the range, but you should ignore their advice and try this simple tip for better ball striking ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TjfMyaKgXM7a2LN54pwZaP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[This quick tip from Tom Motley will help you to achieve better ball striking]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A cartoon of a golfer receiving misguided golf cliche golf advice, with a red line through to indicate its inaccuracy, with an inset image of expert Tom Motley demonstrating what amateurs should do with their hands to achieve better ball striking in golf]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Bunker Nightmare Ended After One Lesson With A Top 50 Coach (I Wish I'd Heard This Crucial Advice Sooner) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I'd completely lost the plot in bunkers, but a lesson with PGA Fellow Professional and Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Sarah Bennett rebuilt my technique and saved my score ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:52:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ aroot@fakeemail.com (Alison Root) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alison Root ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6a2ciEQxhWvpVhTK9BihWA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Heard A Fascinating Story About Monty That Transformed A Key Part Of My Game (All It Took Was 26 Golf Balls) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Colin Montgomerie is one of my golfing heroes, so when I visited Turnberry and heard an interesting story about his 26-ball warm-up, I couldn't wait to try it! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aCD6G7KVtosANVEFKY66rH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Colin Montgomerie&#039;s 26-ball warm-up routine is something every amateur golfer should try]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Colin Montgomerie in the finish position with driver, with the famous lighthouse on the Ailsa Course at Trump Turnberry in the background, with an inset image of Colin Montgomerie watching his ball flight after hitting a shot]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Steps To Mastering The Scoring Zone On The Golf Course (That Most Amateurs Fail To Exploit) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Good golfers get up and down with impressive regularity from this crucial scoring zone, but how can you get in on the action? These six expert tips show the way ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vgT7iXWoDYoEozRETnBsch-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Master the scoring zone and set up more birdie chances with these 6 expert tips from PGA Master Pro Anders Mankert]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Anders Mankert at the top of backswing from 130-140 yards, the scoring zone, with three inset images of Anders Mankert demonstrating impact positions, drills and club selection to master the scoring zone]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Asked Marco Penge's Coach For The Secret To His Immense Power Off The Tee (You've Got To Try This Drill) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Marco Penge has been sensational in 2025, winning three times on the DP World Tour, so I asked his coach to share some of the secrets to his success... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uNNghPXkULdYkhUqSgK5vX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Marco Penge is one of the world&#039;s best off the tee, but how can his practice drills help amateur golfers to improve?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Marco Penge is one of the world&#039;s best off the tee, but how can his practice drills help amateur golfers to improve?]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Surprising Things I Learned From A Tour-Level Golf Lesson (No.2 Is A VERY Common Misconception) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I spent two hours in an elite coaching environment, with a top PGA professional, but I was blown away by three surprising things I learned about my game... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:10:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:01:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rnYCmDr3M9vUsRxbArZRff-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Three things that I learnt from a tour-level golf lesson really surprised me, but they have hugely improved my game in a short space of time]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Two images of Baz Plummer in the golf swing, one at address and one in the finish position, with three inset images of Baz having a tour-level golf lesson with PGA Pro Ben Emerson in his studio]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ An Inspired Performance With Driver Led To My Best Ever Round (And It's All Down To This Simple Drill) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/simple-drill-helped-me-shoot-my-best-ever-round-of-golf</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The driver was firing as I smashed my way to a personal best score and my lowest handicap index yet, but one simple drill has driven that improvement... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:48:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dLoviTfgwqWSjhq8P8Lp5Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[This simple drill has improved my performance off the tee and propelled me to my best ever round]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer hitting a tee shot on the 9th with a driver, in the finish position, with two inset images from Shot Scope highlighting improvements in Baz&#039;s performance with driver in 2025]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Timeless Tips From Seve Ballesteros That Every High Handicap Golfer Needs To Hear ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/7-timeless-tips-from-seve-ballesteros</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Seve Ballesteros is one of the greatest players ever to play the game of golf. Now, you can learn from his timeless tips and drastically reduce your handicap ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zf5tDxhUSahVxDDWSSvQbV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[These timeless tips from Seve Ballesteros could hold the key to shooting your best ever score]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Seve Ballesteros hitting a tee shot at Royal Troon during the Open Championship with an inset image of Seve Ballesteros posing with the Claret Jug]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Worked With 20 Expert Coaches To Create The Ultimate Putting Improvement Guide (No.9 Is My New Favourite Drill) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/ultimate-putting-improvement-guide</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The ultimate putting improvement guide is packed with tips and drills from 20 expert PGA professionals, including my new favourite drill that you have to try... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kvVx7Z5orJWS28yL6XgQXF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The ultimate putting improvement guide is packed with fantastic tips and drills from 20 expert coaches]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer holing a putt on the green, with the golf ball just toppling into the hole off the left edge of the cup, with inset images of various putting tips and drills from a selection of the 20 expert coaches that I asked for advice on my putting]]></media:text>
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