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Best Nike Golf Shoes 2026A guide to the best Nike golf shoes currently on the market, from classic looks to street styled footwear
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Best G/FORE Golf Shoes 2026We take a look at the best golf shoes for men and women from the ever-popular G/FORE range
Features
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'The Talent Is There, But Where Are The Eyes?' - Mel Reid On How The LPGA Can Drive Real Fan EngagementIn this exclusive interview, former player turned broadcaster Mel Reid delivers a candid appraisal of what the LPGA must do to grow its audience and energise fans on the ground
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Why Every Golfer Should Have A Ball Fitting To Stop Wasting ShotsSponsored by Titleist
Sam De'Ath and Dan Parker discover how an elite ball fitting experience completely changed the way they think about their most important equipment choice
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My 3 Key Takeaways From A Round At Royal Birkdale Ahead Of The 2026 OpenRoyal Birkdale hosts the 154th Open and I now have a far better idea of what players and fans can expect after a memorable day out on the iconic links
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How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer Hit Their Pitching Wedge In 2026?Most amateur golfers could tell you how far they hit their driver, but how many know their carry yardage with a pitching wedge? Latest Shot Scope data revealed
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Was Scottie Scheffler's 'Casual' Attire On The Golf Course Acceptable? - Our (Unanimous) VerdictA viral video of World No.1 Scottie Scheffler playing golf at North Berwick in gym shorts and a collarless shirt has been circulating on social media this week
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The Open Gear Round-Up: DeChambeau's New 3D Printed Irons, Major Winner Changes Putter And Will This LIV Golfer Not Use A Driver?The Open Championship requires players to adapt their equipment set-ups and, at Royal Birkdale, we have seen some notable changes made pre-Major
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Jon Rahm: This Rollback Solution Could Actually Be 'Counteractive'The Spaniard speaks to Golf Monthly about what has become one of the sport's most hotly debated topics
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From Gambling In Golf, A Condensed Major Season And The 'Double-Edged Sword' Of A Firm And Fast Royal Birkdale - 5 Things Rory McIlroy Discussed In His 2026 Open Press ConferenceThe Northern Irishman weighed in on several big talking points ahead of the final men's Major of 2026
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The Fascinating Story Behind Royal Birkdale's Iconic Art Deco ClubhouseRoyal Birkdale's clubhouse is one of the most iconic in golf, and there's a brilliant backstory on how it came to be
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Titleist Unveils New GTS300 Mini Driver Ahead Of The 2026 Open ChampionshipTitleist has introduced its all-new GTS300 Mini Driver to its GTS range, with the club already being put in-play by a number of the world's biggest names
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The Race For The 2026 Open Silver Medal: Who Are The 10 Amateurs Qualified For Royal Birkdale?A total of 10 Amateur golfers have made it through to The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Here are the names to look out for...
Tips
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8 Ways To Improve Your Putting As A High-Handicap GolferOur personalised, data-driven guide to improving putting for high-handicap golfers using expert tips, drills and instructional videos
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A Lesson On The Parallax Paradox Solved My Golf Alignment IssuesWith the help of a stick and a swimming noodle, Top 50 Coach Josh Mayo explained why my golf ball doesn't go where I want it to... it's the parallax paradox!
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Stop Swaying In The Golf Swing With A Footwork Drill To Strike It PureInconsistent ball striking could be a result of swaying off the ball, but improving your footwork with one simple drill can help you to strike it pure
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How To Master The High (And Low) Launch Wedge Shot With Simple Setup ChangesRelying on one stock wedge shot is not an effective way to shoot lower scores. These simple setup tweaks can help you to vary flight and cut your handicap
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Why You Need To Try Cross-Handed Chipping (And A Pro Guide To Master It)Matt Fitzpatrick has the best short game on the planet in 2026, so we asked a top PGA pro to help you master his famous cross-handed chipping technique...
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The 5 Shots Every Average Golfer Needs (If They Want To Shoot Lower Scores)We identify the five key areas of the game where efficient improvement will help you shave the most shots off your handicap
Golf Rules
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My Ball Came To Rest Between Two Cuts Of Turf. Do I get Relief, Even If It’s Not GUR?If your ball ends up in the seam between two cuts of recently laid turf, are you automatically entitled to a free drop?
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Everything You Need To Know About Golf’s Out Of Bounds RuleOur Rules Expert Fergus Bisset gives you a guide to the Rules surrounding out of bounds in golf. Get them right and you could save time and strokes.
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My Ball Came To Rest In An Animal Print In A Bunker. Is That A Free Drop?Do you get a free drop from an animal’s foot mark in a bunker? If so, how do you go about taking relief?
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I Played A Match And My Opponent Putted “Side Saddle.” Is That Allowed?Are you allowed to stand alongside the ball pointing towards the hole and make a putt, in “side saddle” fashion? If not, what’s the penalty for doing so?
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My Playing Partner Brushed Away Sand On The Fringe Before Making A Stroke. Should It Have Been A Penalty?Are you allowed to brush away sand on the fringe of a green? If not, what is the penalty if you do so?
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My Club Touched The Sand In A Bunker When I was Measuring My Relief Area. Is That A Penalty?If you touch the sand in a bunker with your club before a shot, you may or may not have broken a Rule. What about if you do so when measuring for a drop?
Deals
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This $63 Rangefinder Delivers Premium Performance On A Budget – It's Now At An All-Time Best PriceDeals Our expert tester thought the CIGMAN CT-1200 PRO matched the accuracy of more expensive rangefinders and features a game-changing touchscreen, making it a genuinely excellent value-for-money buy
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Amazon Prime Day Is Over, But These 24 Deals Are Still LiveThe 2026 event may have officially finished but it looks like Amazon has kept a number of deals live right now.
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With Only A Few Hours Left Of Amazon Prime Day 2026, I Can't Believe These TaylorMade Golf Balls Haven't Sold Out YetThe golf balls of choice for the likes of Fleetwood, McIlroy and Morikawa are all discounted during Amazon Prime Day
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Hurry! Amazon's Prime Day Sale Ends Tonight - Here Are 33 Golf Deals I Recommend Jumping AtWith only a few hours left of the 2026 Prime Day event, there are still plenty of deals live but won't be for much longer
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These 4th of July-themed TaylorMade Golf Balls Are A Perfect Way To Celebrate The 250th Birthday Of The USADeals It's the last day of the Amazon Prime Day sales, but there are plenty of golf deals still to be had, including these specially branded TaylorMade TP5 and Tour Response balls
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