First look at Hoylake 2014

Golf Monthly are up in Hoylake for the 2014 Open Championship, take a look at some of the pictures taken by Kevin Murray of the first practice day

Hoylake 18th hole
(Image credit: Kevin Murray)
Neil Tappin
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Golf Monthly are up in Hoylake for the 2014 Open Championship, take a look at some of the pictures taken by Kevin Murray of the first practice day

18th green at Hoylake Open

The 18th green with Claret Jug emblazon on the stands

Phil Mickelson

 

Open 2013 Champions Phil Mickelson was in action

Bubba Watson at The Open

Bubba Watson was spotted having an early look at the Royal Liverpool course

Hoylake programme seller

A programme seller cheerily shows off her stock

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One of England's big hopes Luke Donald teed it up

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A stunning view of the 18th hole at Hoylake

 

 

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There is plenty to do at the course besides watch the golf

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Mickelson seemed to enjoy his first look at the course this year.

 

 

 

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Can Ian Poulter break his Major duck in 2014?

Neil Tappin
Neil Tappin
Editor

In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

Throughout his time with the brand he has also covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points. 

Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons: PING Blueprint S (4&5), PING Blueprint T (6-PW) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X

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