Inside The Ropes
'Inside The Ropes' is the chance for Golf Monthly's expert team to share its honest thoughts on the biggest subjects in the game
Latest
-
8 Takeaways From The 2026 PGA ChampionshipThe 2026 PGA Championship was a thrilling spectacle with a very worthy champion - so what are our key takeaways?
By Elliott Heath Published
3 Comments -
'Take The Wanamaker Trophy Around The Globe' - What Is The Best Way To Revive The PGA Championship?The PGA Championship is widely considered the fourth most important Major in men's golf, but which of these scenarios would help elevate its position quickest?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
7 Comments -
'The Simple Answer Is Jon Rahm And Bryson DeChambeau... But I Wouldn't Stop There' - Which LIV Golfers Would Make The PGA Tour Better?With the potential for LIV Golf to change dramatically moving forward, which players would enhance the quality of the PGA Tour if they wished to leave?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
He's The Hottest Player In The World Right Now, But Where Does Matt Fitzpatrick Rank On The List Of Best English Golfers?The 2022 US Open champion is undoubtedly one of the best golfers on the planet right now, but where does he sit among the best English players of recent times?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
Scott O'Neil Said The World Of Golf Is Better With LIV In It... But Is He Right?A defiant message from the CEO of LIV Golf featured a line about the pro game being better off due to the team-based league's existence, but is it true?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
6 Comments -
'Jon Rahm Needs To Start Performing At Majors Or The LIV-Shaped Stick People Are Beating Him With Is Only Going To Grow'Following an action-packed Masters Tournament which was won by Rory McIlroy, we answer some of the key fallout questions from the year's first Major
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
After Rory McIlroy's Emotional Victory Last Year, Who Would A Masters Win Mean The Most To In 2026?Each of the 91 players in The Masters field is desperate to win a Green Jacket, but who would victory mean the most to if it were to happen this year?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
If Not Tiger Woods, Then Who Should Be Team USA's Next Ryder Cup Captain?With the 15-time Major champion seemingly out of the running to lead Team USA at Adare Manor, who else could step in and captain the visitors in Ireland?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
Ban Aimpoint (For Caddies), Punish Pros For Strops And One Putter Type Only - These Tour Rules Need Changing NowThere are several rules and regulations relating to tour golf that drive us all crazy - so which ones would we change if possible and why?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
14 Comments -
Legends, Heroes And The Greatest Hat-Trick Of Hair In The Game - Our Dream Fourballs ExplainedVarious members of the Golf Monthly team have picked three golfers who would make up their dream day out and shared why they made the cut
By Jonny Leighfield Published
3 Comments -
9 Takeaways From The Players Championship - Including The Rollback, Fan Behavior, Lack Of LIV Golfers And Early Masters PicksIt was a big week at TPC Sawgrass with a number of storylines emerging. Here are our news team's key takeaways...
By Elliott Heath Published
3 Comments -
'Fans Won't Like It, But It's Inevitable' - The Players Championship Major Debate RevisitedThe annual debate over whether The Players should become a Major has returned - with some strong views on both sides among the Golf Monthly team...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
10 Comments -
5 Unpopular Tour Golf Opinions We've Kept Quiet For Too LongNearly all of us have a thought about tour golf which we know most people won't agree with - we've listed a handful of them below and explained our reasoning
By Jonny Leighfield Published
7 Comments -
'Money Versus Legacy' - Should Jon Rahm Swallow His Pride And Pay Off DP World Tour Fines?Rahm continues to defend his position against the DP World Tour and refuses to pay a reported $3 million in fines - but should the LIV golfer reconsider?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
Could Anthony Kim Really Be A Major Championship Contender Again?It has been suggested by Phil Mickelson that Anthony Kim not only deserves to play in the Majors again but also that he could win one... but what do we think?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
'Eradicate Them' - Are Signature Events Doomed Or Can They Be Saved?The PGA Tour's Signature Events continue to divide opinion thanks to factors like their format and entry criteria - so what can be done to make them better?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
'Would Anyone Be Upset If TGL Disappeared Tomorrow?'Early into the second year of TGL and the reviews on the tech-infused indoor competition are decidedly mixed - so is it 'working' as intended?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
5 Comments -
‘If I Were Patrick Reed, I’d Be Actively Pursuing A Return To The PGA Tour’Patrick Reed revealed he's yet to sign a new contract with LIV Golf and has made noises about a return to the PGA Tour recently - so what is likely to happen?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
2 Comments -
'Objectively Bad' Or 'Marginal Gains'? Rating LIV Golf's Winter Transfer BusinessLIV has signed seven brand-new players this off-season while making a number of other roster changes - but is the circuit in a stronger of weaker position now?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
Should The PGA Tour Tweak Its Returning Member Program To Try And Poach Other LIV Golfers Back?Patrick Reed has said he'd consider playing on the PGA Tour again if offered the same terms as Brooks Koepka was, so should Brian Rolapp and co. alter the Returning Member Program to lure more LIV golfers back?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
Anthony Kim Believes He Will Win Soon... But Do We Believe Him?Anthony Kim believes he'll win soon after earning a spot back in the LIV Golf League via its Promotions event last week - but what do our tour experts think...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
Inside The Ropes: Is Vijay Singh's Career Money List Cash-In Fair?The 62-year-old is reportedly opting to play on the PGA Tour in 2026 after using a one-time credit thanks to his position inside the Career Money List top-50
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
PGA Tour, DP World Tour, TGL... What Could Brooks Koepka Do Next?Brooks Koepka is a free agent once again after leaving LIV and has all avenues open to him as he decides what to do - but what is his next realistic move?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
Should The PGA Tour Bow Down To The NFL Or Should It Fight Back?With considerable changes possibly coming into effect from 2027, we discuss whether the PGA Tour should stand up for itself or cut its losses against the NFL
By Jonny Leighfield Published
2 Comments -
If Pro Golfers Were Stocks And We Had $100 To Spend, Who Are We Buying In 2026?From blue-chip stock to potential low-cost start-ups, who might be worth investing in to generate significant returns in 2026 and beyond?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
Can Tiger Woods Still Win Or Is Retirement Calling? What Is Left Of The 15-Time Major Champion's Career?As Tiger Woods turns 50 years old, four Golf Monthly writers discuss what is left of his playing career and whether he can win again or retirement is calling
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
From LIV To Rory McIlroy And Tiger Woods, What Will Golf's Biggest Names Wish For This Christmas?Christmas is a time where millions of people will be asking Santa Claus to bring them their heart's desire - but what will some of golf's biggest names request?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
‘The Men’s Pro Game Is A Mess At The Minute And Difficult To Follow For The Casual Fan'With the PGA Tour reportedly looking at making seismic changes, Golf Monthly's tour experts discuss whether we're enthused or underwhelmed by them
By Jonny Leighfield Published
5 Comments -
'The Top Players Should Want To Compete In Prestigious National Opens, But So Many Don't Seem Bothered. It's A Sad State Of Affairs'In this week's Inside The Ropes, the Golf Monthly team debate how to elevate the Australian Open...
By Elliott Heath Published
