Latest articles by Barry Plummer
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12 Practical Winter Golf Hacks To Help You Shoot Lower Scores In 2025
Presented by PING
Getting ready for the 2025 golf season this winter couldn't be easier thanks to these expert winter golf hacks from Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Adam Harnett...
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How Far Does The Average PGA Tour Player Hit His 4-Iron?
The trusty 4-iron can be a PGA Tour player's secret weapon when playing a second shot into a par-5 or pin-seeking on a long par-3, but how far do they hit it?
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I Failed To Reach My Target Of Becoming A 20-Handicapper By The End Of 2024 – But I Managed To Do Something Even Better...
Setting golfing goals at the start of every year can help you to track your progress, but not meeting your targets isn't necessarily the end of the world...
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'Most Club Golfers Would Be Blacklisted For Taking This Long To Complete 18 Holes' – Is Slow Play Worse On Tour Than In The Amateur Game?
Amateur golfers are often heavily scrutinised for their pace of play, so why do some tour professionals get away with playing painfully slow rounds of golf?
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What To Work On This Winter: Golf Fitness Or Technical Tuning?
We ask two of our esteemed experts, Jeremy Ellwood and Fergus Bisset, how they will be investing their time over the winter in their pursuit of golf improvement
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Does A 15-Handicap 30-Year-Old Hit The Golf Ball Further Than A Scratch 50-Year-Old?
The influence that driving distance has on a player's handicap index is well documented, but how much does age impact the long game battle between two golfers?
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Jack Nicklaus Golf Tips: 5 Timeless Lessons From The Golden Bear
As one of the greatest players in golf's history, Jack Nicklaus possesses a wealth of experience and wisdom. Here, we share five of his invaluable golf lessons
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How To Start The Downswing: Two PGA Professionals Share Their Secrets
Correctly understanding how to start the downswing could protect you from plenty of common amateur faults while also increasing consistency in your golf swing
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Peter Uihlein Golf Swing Tips: How To Maximise Distance By Balancing Power And Control
Hitting long tee shots is a crucial skill for amateur golfers, but control is key, so we asked big-hitter Peter Uihlein to share his tips to maximise distance
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Data Reveals This Once Popular Club Is Dying Out... But What Are Amateurs Opting For Instead?
There have been plenty of moments in golf's history where the game has subtly shifted in a different direction, and we could be witnessing one right now...
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We Put Your Handicap Questions To Those In Charge – Read Their Answers Here...
Most golfers have an opinion on the World Handicap System (WHS), but they rarely get a chance to directly voice this to those in power – so we did it for you...
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'It Was So Embarrassing... I Would Just Hack Away At The Sand Despairingly' – This Fail-Safe Bunker Shot Technique Is A Game-Changer For Amateur Golfers
The number of shots amateur golfers lose due to poorly executed bunker shots is criminal, but all that can change with PGA Pro Joe Ferguson's fail-safe solution
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Executing This Golf Shot Is Far More Complicated Than You Think... But Mastering It Will Save Your Score
Occasionally finding trouble on the golf course is inevitable, but knowing how to play this crucial shot will help you to keep big numbers off your scorecard
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Less than 10% Of All Tee Shots Are Hit With This Club... Is It Time For A Change Of Strategy?
Plenty of amateur golfers step onto the tee box and instinctively pull the driver headcover, but it could be time for a data-informed change of strategy...
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How To Hit A Fairway Finder Off The Tee... Every Golfer Needs This Crucial Shot In Their Repertoire!
A fairway finder is an essential shot that every golfer needs in order to shoot lower scores. Our expert shares all the tips you need to add it to your game...
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Golf Rules Quiz: What Do You Know About Relief From Bridges, Moving Leaves And Using Rangefinders?
Whether you think you know all there is to know about the rules of golf, or you just want to learn something new, why not try out our November 2024 issue quiz?
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Paul Waring Golf Tips: 4 Tour Pro Drills To Help You Flush Your Irons
Iron play is the bread and butter of an amateur golfer's game, but how can we improve this key area? Paul Waring shares 4 drills to improve your ball-striking
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'If We Start Paying Them, We Risk Losing The Occasion To Greed And Narcissism'... Should Ryder Cup Players Be Paid To Compete?
The debate around whether players should be paid to play in the Ryder Cup has been argued for some time, and while I understand both sides, my position is clear
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'I'm Not Ready To End My 2024 Golf Season Yet... I'm Just Hitting My Stride' – 6 Ways Practicing In A Simulator Can Improve Your Game This Winter
Whether you want to hold on to your rampant recent form or improve your golf swing over the winter, these 6 simulator tips can extend your progress in 2024...
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Test Your Knowledge With Our Tiger Woods v Jack Nicklaus Quiz... Who Is The Greatest Golfer Of All Time?
Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are two of the greatest golfers to play the game, but how much do you know about their careers? Test your knowledge with our quiz
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How Does Your Driving Accuracy Compare To The PGA Tour Average? (Plus 5 Tips To Help Close The Gap)
Driving accuracy is a key measure for success on the PGA Tour... and it's no different at the amateur level. These five tips can help you find more fairways
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‘Worst Score On The 14th Buys The Burgers’… This Golf Course Has A McDonald's Next To The 15th Tee
For many golfers, a visit to the halfway hut is one of the highlights of their round. Well, what about doubling up and sneaking in a McDonald's after 14 holes?
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Peter Finch's Golf Lessons: The Key Fundamental Ignored By '70 to 80%' Of Amateur Golfers Could Be Your Biggest Problem
Peter Finch has coached countless golfers of all ability levels, but there is one element that amateurs constantly overlook... and it's stifling their progress!
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Under Armour Drive Rain Jacket Review
Barry Plummer takes the Under Armour Drive Rain Jacket on to the course to see how it performs
