Golf Monthly January 2015 issue

published 25 November 2014

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The Criteria How we've judged this year's Top 100 UK & Ireland golf courses

GM Community You tell us the tracks you'd most like to play

Everything that's going on in the world of golf this month...

Be Our Tour Pro We report on Benross Golf's Grand Final extravaganza at West Hill

Tony Jacklin - on his best shots Wayne Riley - on George O'Grady Andy Sullivan - on the role of luck

I Did It! GM reader Roger Southam broke 90 for the first time en route to victory in one of his club's most coveted tournaments

Tested We sample the latest gear, including Titleist's 915 D2 driver, Mizuno JPX850 irons, Callaway Big Bertha irons and more

Gear Talk Paul O'Hagan gets the lowdown from TaylorMade club fitter Adrian Rietveld

Christmas Gift Guide About to start your Christmas shopping? We've teamed up with American Golf to bring you a selection of festive gift ideas

Alex began his journalism career in regional newspapers in 2001 and moved to the Press Association four years later. He spent three years working at Dennis Publishing before first joining Golf Monthly, where he was on the staff from 2008 to 2015 as the brand's managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day running of our award-winning magazine while also contributing across various digital platforms. A specialist in news and feature content, he has interviewed many of the world's top golfers and returns to Golf Monthly after a three-year stint working on the Daily Telegraph's sports desk. His current role is diverse as he undertakes a number of duties, from managing creative solutions campaigns in both digital and print to writing long-form features for the magazine. Alex has enjoyed a life-long passion for golf and currently plays to a handicap of 13 at Tylney Park Golf Club in Hampshire.