Latest articles by Barry Plummer
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Does Television Commentary Improve The Masters Viewing Experience? I Can Name 5 Different Ways I'd Rather Immerse Myself In The Action
Watching The Masters on TV is an annual tradition for many golfers, but does the commentary improve the experience? I can think of five better alternatives...
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I Asked AI To Predict The Top-10 Finishers At The Masters...
AI has already helped me to pick the outright winner of The Masters, so I decided to task it with finding some top-10 finish picks in time for the weekend...
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'The Masters Is Getting To A Point Where It's Turning Off New Golf Fans' – Viewers Express Irritation At Lack Of Bryson DeChambeau Coverage
Bryson DeChambeau is a blockbuster name in world golf, but viewers saw very little of his surging second round at The Masters... and they were not very happy!
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'It Doesn't Improve Anybody At All' – Butch Harmon Might Not Like AimPoint Express, But I Disagree... It's Helped Me To Reach My Lowest Ever Handicap
The use of AimPoint Express is openly criticised by many, including Butch Harmon at The Masters, but learning the green reading method has helped me immensely
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I Am So Fed Up With The Masters Television Coverage... Why Can't We Watch A Full Day's Play?
The strict television rules around The Masters at Augusta National are really starting to bug me, especially in this modern era of mass sports consumption...
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The 4 Players Hitting It Further Than Bryson DeChambeau At The 2025 Masters
Bryson DeChambeau is renowned for his immense power and distance off the tee, so I was interested to learn these four players are outdriving him at The Masters
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How Have The Last 10 Masters Winners Fared On The Hardest Hole At Augusta National?
The hardest hole at Augusta National has stolen its fair share of shots over the years, but how did the last ten winners of The Masters start Amen Corner?
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How Often Would An Amateur Golfer Hit The 12th Green At Augusta National?
The stunning 12th hole at Augusta National is an iconic Masters test, but have you ever wondered how you might fare against the famous par 3 at Amen Corner?
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This Testing Augusta Trio Has Bamboozled Scottie Scheffler (It's Not Amen Corner) – Does It Hold The Key To Masters Success?
Scottie Scheffler can appear to be superhuman when playing his best golf, but even the World No.1 struggles on this tricky trio of holes at Augusta National
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Sorry LIV Golf Haters… Bryson Winning The Masters In 2025 Would Be The Best Outcome For The Game
Bryson DeChambeau is the hero we need to lead the sport forward, and I don't particularly care where he plays his golf – I still want him to win The Masters!
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The 10 Best Shots Of Tiger Woods' Masters Career, Ranked
Tiger Woods has played in 26 different editions of The Masters, winning five Green Jackets in the process. But, what were his 10 best shots at Augusta National?
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I Asked AI To Predict The Winner Of The Masters in 2025... Can You Guess Who It Suggested?
With AI's rapidly growing role in our daily lives, I thought I'd ask it to help with something of huge importance this week... predict who will win The Masters!
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What Are The Most Incredible Things About Augusta National? I Asked 7 People Who Have Actually Been To The Masters
Few people are fortunate enough to visit the iconic Augusta National Golf Club to witness The Masters being contested, but I know seven lucky people who have...
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How Many Bunkers Are There At Augusta National... And Can You Guess The Largest And Smallest?
Augusta National is one of the most iconic golf courses on the planet, playing host to The Masters since 1934. But, do you know how many bunkers there are?
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What Is The Difference Between Amateur And Professional In Golf?
We hear the terms 'amateur' and 'professional' a lot when following live golf, especially around major season, but what do they mean and what's the difference?
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Could A Broomstick Putter Improve Your Putting? Benefits, Misconceptions And A 4-Step Guide To Success
Broomstick putters seems to be popping up with increasing regularity on the top professional tours, including in the hands of the No.1 ranked player for putting
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The Masters Field And Aging Champions At Augusta: Is It Time To Abandon This Divisive Tradition?
The Masters field is the most exclusive in the four men's Majors, but is it the strongest? I feel one long-standing tradition notably weakens the competition
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Sandy Lyle Shared 3 Top Tips With Us Prior To Winning The Masters in 1988... And They Could Still Save You Shots 37 Years Later
The 1988 Masters Champion shared his expert tips in the January 1988 issue of Golf Monthly, but they are still absolute gems for amateur golfers to this day...
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Are You More Accurate Than The Average Amateur Golfer? Peter Finch Can Help You Hit More Fairways In 2025
There is no better feeling than striping one down the middle of the fairway, but many amateurs struggle with accuracy. Peter Finch has four pro tips to help...
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Are You A Victim Of This Destructive Golf Swing Fault? Let Me Help You Fix It Before You Tee It Up This Weekend
An overswing in golf is a destructive habit which can cost us precious shots on the golf course, but PGA Pro John Jacobs has a quick fix to get us game ready...
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Do You Struggle With Distance Off The Tee? Try This Quick Fix To Make 2025 Your Biggest Golf Season Yet
Struggling with distance off the tee could be a major reason why your handicap isn't coming down or your scores aren't improving, but our quick fix can help...
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Claw Grip For Putting: PGA Pro Alex Elliott Explains How It Works
The claw grip for putting has become a popular choice for many successful putters across professional golf. Here, two of our Top 50 coaches explain how to do it
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Are You Killing Your Creativity By Being Too Technical On The Golf Course? Here's Why 'Messing Around Matters'
Top 50 Coach John Howells shares a profound lesson on the importance of having fun and being experimental in your practice. It could just save your short game
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How To Read Greens: 4 Expert Drills From Top PGA Professionals
Learning how to read greens on a golf course is one of the most important skills an amateur golfer can learn. These 4 drills can show you how to putt like a pro
