Latest articles by Barry Plummer
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Why Tiger Woods And Other Past Open Champions Shouldn't Be Allowed To Play Until They're 60
With plenty of exciting talent throughout the game of golf, why are we allowing spots to be taken by players who are unlikely to contend year after year...
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How Fast Are Open Championship Host Royal Troon's Greens On The Stimpmeter?
Royal Troon is set-up to be tough, with treacherous rough and perilous bunkers, but just how fast will the greens be at the Open host venue?
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The Open Championship Betting 2024: Expert Tips And Value Picks
Golf Monthly's betting expert Barry Plummer shares his best outright bets and value picks for the Open Championship at Royal Troon...
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LIV Golf vs PGA Tour vs DP World Tour... Which Has The Best Viewing Experience?
With plenty of golf to choose from in the current landscape of the men's professional game, which tour is the best to watch? I believe there's one clear winner...
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'Individual Strokeplay Can Be A Lonely Stage To Perform On'... Why We Need More Team Golf In Club Competitions
For many golfers, especially high-handicappers, the endless onslaught of medal after medal can be exasperating – maybe it's time for more team golf...
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6 Shrewd Steps To Becoming A More Consistent Golfer
These 6 shrewd steps, shared by a 13-time tour winner and LIV Golf professional, will help to make you more consistent on the golf course...
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Is It Better To Miss The Green In The Bunker Or Rough? The Data Is Clear Cut...
When assessing options for your next approach shot, this data will help you make better decisions on the 'good' miss and reduce the risk of bringing bogey into play
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Pace Of Play Is A Serious Problem On The PGA Tour... And This Data Proves It!
In this experiment, I recorded the time taken to play shots at three PGA Tour events and the data highlighted a clear issue...
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I Struggled To Watch An Hour Of DP World Tour Coverage… Here Are 3 Reasons Why It Was So Poor
For many golf fans, the opportunity to watch an hour of live televised golf is a welcome pleasure, but in this case, I wish I hadn't bothered...
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5 Sensational Short Game Tips From The European Ryder Cup Captain
The former World No.1 shares 5 expert short game tips so that you can improve your performance on and around the greens...
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'My Golf Fitness Handicap Is Almost 20 Shots Better Than My WHS Index'... The Game-Changing Screening All Golfers Should Try
This innovative, golf-specific screening process could help to highlight the root cause of your swing faults and help you to improve your game...
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Bryson DeChambeau Just Delivered The Best Major Championship Since Tiger's 2019 Masters Win – Here Are 5 Reasons Why...
Bryson DeChambeau is arguably the most box-office player in golf right now, but what was it that made his US Open win such an instant classic?
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'AimPoint Can Be Villainised When People Misunderstand It’ - PGA Pros Defend The Popular Method After Viral Video Lights Up Social Media
With the challenge that the putting surfaces pose at Pinehurst No.2, players are pulling out all the stops to navigate the greens... and so they should!
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5 Biggest Hitters At The US Open
Pinehurst No.2 is proving to be devilishly difficult in the early stages of the US Open, but that hasn't stopped some players from crushing it off the tee...
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Revealed: The Number Of Birdies You Need To Make To Win The US Open At Pinehurst No.2
Hosting the US Open for a third time, Pinehurst No.2 has more than earned its reputation as a true test of golf, but how many birdies does it take to win there?
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How Fast Are US Open Host Pinehurst No.2's Greens On The Stimpmeter?
Pinehurst No.2 is already threatening to fight back this week, but just how fast will the greens be at the US Open host venue?
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The US Open is NOT Too Hard... Anyone Who Thinks So Has Lost Their Grip On Reality
Balls rolling off the green, unpredictable lies and plenty of danger... Pinehurst No.2 is a real US Open course that will stand up to the birdie brigade
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The 6 Golfers In The Exclusive Club Scottie Scheffler Could Join With US Open Victory
Scottie Scheffler has been accumulating titles and records in superhuman fashion, but a US Open win this week could gain him entry to a very exclusive club...
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Why US Open Host Pinehurst No.2 Is Far Better Suited To Tiger Woods Than Augusta And Valhalla
Tiger Woods has struggled at both Majors so far this season, but Pinehurst No.2 might just be the course that he needs to get back on the Major train...
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US Open Golf Betting 2024: Expert Tips And First Round Leader Picks
In this US Open golf betting preview, Barry Plummer shares his best bets for the tournament, including four outright picks and two value first round leader tips
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I Asked AI To Predict The Top-3 At The US Open... And Scottie Scheffler Is Nowhere To Be Seen
In a world where the role of AI is growing exponentially, could it help us to predict the main contenders for the US Open at Pinehurst No.2?
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Why You DON'T Need To Make More Birdies To Chop 5 Shots Off Your Handicap
For a mid-handicap golfer, the route towards shooting lower scores and improving your handicap index is clear... if you have access to the right data!
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10 Transformative Short-Game Tips From A 10-Time Tour Winner
These expert short-game tips, from 10-time tour winner Matt Wallace, cover everything from escaping the sand to reading greens like a champion...
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How To Organise The Perfect 72-Hole Challenge: Prostate Cancer UK's Big Golf Race Is Back
A few rounds of golf and a fun day out with your mates, all while raising money to save men's lives... sounds great, right? It's time to sign up for The Big Golf Race!
