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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I’ve Read The PGA Tour’s Pace Of Play Policy And It’s Highly Confusing… Does That Explain Why So Few Golfers Get Slow Play Penalties?
Certain players on the PGA Tour appear to take an age to play their shots and rarely get penalised, but after reading the policy, I think I know why...
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Do You Practice Hitting A Driver? Find Out How To Unlock Your Potential Off The Tee
Perfect your practice time with the driver and start crushing it off the tee with these four expert tips...
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How Far Do Amateur Golfers Hit Their Irons? Find Out How You Compare…
Ever wondered how your iron shots compare to other golfers in terms of distance? The latest Arccos data reveals all...
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3 Expert Tips To Improve Your Ball Flight
Improve your ball flight and find your target more consistently, with three top tips from Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Steve Robinson...
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World No.8 Patrick Cantlay Shares His Eight Favorite Golf Tips
Patrick Cantlay is one of the most consistent golfers on the PGA Tour, ranking well across all areas of his game. Here, he shares some of his expert tips...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Which Country Has The Lowest Average Golf Handicap Index?
We dive into the data of four of the biggest golfing nations on the planet, with the aim of finding out which has the lowest average golf handicap...
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15 Surprising Players Who Drove It Better Than Rory McIlroy In Round One Of The PGA Championship
Despite an impressive five-under-par round of 66, Rory McIlroy was less than convincing off the tee and these surprising names actually drove the ball better...
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5 Tiger Woods Victories When Rocking A Goatee
It's PGA Championship week, and the GOAT is rocking a goatee at Valhalla Golf Club, just like he did when winning these five events...
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I've Analysed The Scorecards Of The Last 10 PGA Championship Winners... Here's What You MUST Do To Win
Reviewing the performances of recent PGA Champions has thrown up plenty of interesting trends. Could they map out the route to winning the Wanamaker Trophy?
By Barry Plummer Published
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5 Tour Pro Tips And Drills From A Four-Time PGA Tour Winner
These expert tips and drills, from a top-30 player in the world, will help to supercharge your golf game...
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2 Reasons Why I Think Tiger Woods Can Win The PGA Championship...
Many golf fans have already written off Tiger's bid to win a 16th Major title, but I believe these two key stats could offer a glimmer of hope...
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I Was Sent Rory McIlroy's Limited Edition PGA Championship Golf Shoes...And I Never Want To Take Them Off!
From the moment I opened the box, I instantly fell in love with Nike's Kentucky-inspired PGA Championship golf shoes...
By Barry Plummer Published
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McIlroy vs Scheffler vs Koepka: Who The Stats Say Will Win The PGA Championship
With so much interest surrounding the three favorites, what do the stats say about their chances of winning the PGA Championship?
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Bernhard Langer Has 123 Professional Wins And Two Major Titles... Here Are 5 Of His Top Tips To Make You A Better Golfer!
In this article, golf legend Bernhard Langer shares five top tips to improve all aspects of your game...
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The PGA Tour Showed 88 Shots In One Hour Of Live Coverage... But How Did That Compare To LIV Golf?
If you watch an hour of live golf coverage on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, you might expect to see a similar number of shots, but new data suggests otherwise...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Callaway Fairway C HD Golf Bag Review
We test the new Callaway Fairway C HD – a head-turning stand bag that is perfect for those who like to play golf in style
By Barry Plummer Published
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I Recorded The Instagram Follower Numbers Of The Full Swing Season 2 Cast Before Its Release – Two Months On, Who Is Winning The Popularity Contest?
The second series of the hit Netflix documentary has helped to engage a new audience with golf, but it also benefited the social media following of some of its stars...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Is It Better To Hit 75% Of Fairways Or Three-Putt Only Once Per Round? New Data Reveals All...
Using the latest data from Arccos, we explore which of these key areas could have the biggest impact on your scoring...
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It's Definitive: LIV Officially Shows More Golf Shots Per Hour Than The PGA Tour...
I watched an hour of live coverage from two of the major golf tours... the difference in the amount of golf shots shown surprised me!
By Barry Plummer Published
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Zurich Classic: Why The PGA Tour Should Invite Teams From LIV Golf
In the interest of unity, would it be such a bad idea to extend an olive branch to LIV Golf at this week's alternate format PGA Tour competition?
By Barry Plummer Published
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The One Crucial Decision That Helped Matt Fitzpatrick Win The RBC Heritage... And You Should Be Doing It Too!
Golf is a game of fine margins, and we can only control so much of the outcome, which is why this tip is so valuable...
By Barry Plummer Published
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The Alternate Masters Playoff Format We'd Love To See...
With the last playoff at The Masters contested in 2017, surely we are due some late drama... but how cool would this alternate format be?
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Could These 6 Holes Pose The Biggest Threat To Scheffler's Bid For A Second Green Jacket At The Masters?
Scottie Scheffler has been phenomenal at The Masters this week, but could these six holes halt his momentum towards a second Green Jacket?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Rory McIlroy Ranks In The Top-3 For Two Of The Most Important Stats At The Masters... How Is He Not Completing The Grand Slam This Week?
Rory McIlroy's has some of the most conflicting stats at The Masters this week, and I can't help but feel he might look back at this one as a missed opportunity...
By Barry Plummer Published