Barry Plummer
Barry Plummer is our Staff Writer, joining in January 2024 after seven years as a PE Teacher. He now writes about instruction, working closely with Golf Monthly's Top 50 Coaches to provide hints and tips about all aspects of the game. As someone who came into golf at a later age, Barry is very passionate about supporting the growth of the game and creating opportunities for everyone to access it. A member at Sand Moor Golf Club in Leeds, he looks forward to getting out on the course at least once a week and making up for lost time in the pursuit of a respectable handicap.
Barry is currently playing:
Driver: Ping G425
Hybrid: TaylorMade Stealth 4 Hybrid
Irons: Mizuno JPX 921 4-PW
Wedges: TaylorMade RAC 60, Callaway Jaws MD5 54
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Latest articles by Barry Plummer
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5 Ingenious Ways AI Can Help You Lower Your Golf Handicap
With the prevalence of AI in the golf industry, opportunities to get better at golf are easier than ever to access. Here are 5 ways AI promotes progress in golf
By Barry Plummer Published
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I Don't Care If It Has The Best Players In The World... The PGA Tour Needs A Personality Injection
One of the biggest casualties from the split in men's professional golf is a huge imbalance in blockbuster characters... and the PGA Tour are on the losing side
By Barry Plummer Published
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AIG Women's Open 2024: Expert Betting Tips And Value Picks
The AIG Women's Open is here and Golf Monthly's betting expert, Barry Plummer, shares his best bets and each-way picks for the final Major of the season...
By Barry Plummer Published
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'If Everyone Used AimPoint It Would Speed Up Play... It's The Fastest Way To Read A Green'
Despite its popularity on tour, AimPoint has received its fair share of criticism. Europe's senior instructor, Jamie Donaldson, has his say on the matter...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Data Reveals How Many 3-Putts Amateur Golfers Make Per Round
3-putts are extremely frustrating and damaging to your scorecard, but how often do they occur for amateur golfers in the average round? This data reveals all...
By Barry Plummer Published
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I Could Have Thrown The Golf Ball Further Than Some Of My Tee Shots... But 4 Tips Helped Me To Flush It!
Generating power off the tee is crucial for shooting lower scores and reducing your handicap. These expert PGA pro tips can help you find those extra yards...
By Barry Plummer Published
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What Is AimPoint In Golf And How Does It Work? Find Out If Switching Could Make You A Better Putter...
AimPoint is very popular on the PGA Tour, but what is it and how does it work? We asked Jamie Donaldson, Europe's Senior AimPoint Instructor, to shed some light
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5 Power Secrets From One Of LIV Golf's Biggest Hitters
Hitting the ball a long way off the tee doesn't have to be a pipe dream, especially with these five power tips from one of the biggest hitters in world golf...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Some Tee Time Booking Systems At Members' Clubs Seem Archaic And Biased... So What Is The Fairest Method?
Many golf clubs around the world use a tee time booking system, but there are different methods to allow golfers to secure a slot. So... which is fairest?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Golf Clubs Must Do More To Prevent Avoidable Slow Play... And Stop Blaming Golfers!
It's easy to point the finger at golfers when things slow down on the course, but golf clubs should be doing more to prevent avoidable slow play...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Team GB's Matt Fitzpatrick Withdraws From 2024 Men's Olympic Golf Event Due To Injury
The 2022 US Open Champion has withdrawn due to injury, following a third round 81 in the men's Olympic golf event at Le Golf National...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Olympic Men's Golf Tee Times - Final Round
Check out the starting times and groupings for Sunday's final round of the 2024 men's Olympic golf tournament in Paris
By Barry Plummer Published
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Olympic Golfer Ties The Course Record At Le Golf National... Which Is Also Held By His Twin Brother!
There have been plenty of great sibling achievements in the sport's history, but sharing the course record at the Olympic golf host venue has to be up there...
By Barry Plummer Published
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I Just Beat My Best Golf Score By 7 Shots... Here's How I Did It
Plenty of golfers will relate to feeling stuck in their pursuit of progress, but these five steps helped me to proactively improve my game...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Olympic Golf Is The Perfect Opportunity To Try A New Format... And I've Got 4 Ingenious Ideas
Every week we watch golf tournaments that repeat the same four-round, 72-hole script... but should we be trying something different to engage a new audience?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Olympic Golf Coverage Being Free-To-Air Is Exactly What The Sport Needs... I Find It Unfathomable The Majors Aren't!
Seeing the world's best golfers battle it out for medals at the Olympics is an exciting prospect, but more of golf's top tournaments should be free-to-air...
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Close To The Pin Do Amateur Golfers Hit Their Approach Shots?
We often set unrealistic expectations on the golf course, which can leave us feeling deflated, so just how close can we expect to get with our approach shots?
By Barry Plummer Published
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5 Benefits Of Having A Club Fitting... And It Won't Break The Bank!
Custom fittings are a popular way for golfers to upgrade their equipment... but what are the key benefits of this process?
By Barry Plummer Published
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These Mind-Blowing Scorecard Stats Prove Just How Good Xander Schauffele's 2024 Major Season Has Been...
Schauffele produced a Major season to remember in 2024, with two wins and a top-8 finish in every event. These stats perfectly highlight his brilliance
By Barry Plummer Published
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Tiger Woods Didn't Break Par In A Single Major Round This Year... Where Does He Go From Here?
Tiger Woods' Major record for 2024 doesn't make for good reading, and as a big Tiger-fan, I worry about what comes next for this legend of the game...
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Many Dimples Are There On A Golf Ball?
Dimples are a crucial feature of the golf ball, but how many should there be and what are they for?
By Barry Plummer Published
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The Surprising PGA Tour Pro Outdriving LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau At The Open
Hitting the golf ball a long way is Bryson DeChambeau's thing, but one player outperformed him in the driving distance category during round one of the Open...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Is There Still Hope For Bryson DeChambeau At The Open?
Bryson DeChambeau had a challenging day at the Open Championship, but some of these interesting stats suggest it might not be over for the US Open Champion...
By Barry Plummer Published
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I'm Convinced Justin Thomas Will Win The Open
After a solid opening round, I am completely sold that Justin Thomas can win a third Major Championship title at Royal Troon. Here are three reasons why...
By Barry Plummer Published