Barry Plummer
Barry Plummer joined Golf Monthly as a staff writer in January 2024, and now oversees the instruction section across both print and digital. Working closely with the Golf Monthly Top 50 Coaches, he endeavours to provide hints and tips about all aspects of the game - helping amateur golfers to shoot lower scores. A member at Sand Moor Golf Club in Leeds, he also looks forward to getting out on the course at least once a week.
Barry is currently playing:
Driver: Benross Delta XT Driver
Hybrid: TaylorMade Stealth 4 Hybrid
Irons: Benross Delta XT 5-PW
Wedges: TaylorMade RAC 60, Callaway Jaws MD5 54
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Latest articles by Barry Plummer
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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
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The 3 Players Outdriving Bryson DeChambeau At The Masters
When you hear the name Bryson DeChambeau you think of big, powerful drives, but there were three players longer than the former US Open Champion in round three
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The Masters Betting Picks 2024: Head-To-Head Matchups (Final Round) And Best Bets To Win The Masters
Golf Monthly's Barry Plummer outlines his best bets for The Masters, including some interesting matchups for the final round at Augusta National...
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I Asked AI Who Would Win The Masters... Its Pick Missed The Cut, But I Gave It One More Chance!
It's widely accepted that using AI is an efficient way to complete many everyday tasks, but it turns out picking Major winners isn't one of them...
By Barry Plummer Published
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McIlroy vs Scheffler: Masters Stats Paint Bleak Picture For Grand Slam Chasing World No.2
A poor second round for McIlroy may have quelled his hopes for another year... and the data does little to raise hopes!
By Barry Plummer Published
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I Re-Watched Every Shot Of Tiger Woods' Record-Breaking 36 Holes At The Masters...I'm Convinced He Will Win Another Major!
A 24th consecutive cut made for Tiger Woods saw him add another record to his collection, but after re-watching his performance... I think he could win another major!
By Barry Plummer Published
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This Two-Time Major Champion Holds The Record For The Lowest Score On FOUR Different Holes At Augusta National... I Bet You Can't Guess Who It Is!
Holding a record at any golf course is impressive, but having the joint-lowest score on four different holes at Augusta National is ludicrously good...
By Barry Plummer Published
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'I Get Annoyed When Decent Golfers Say 'I Could Break 80 Around Augusta National'... It's So Naive!'
From a four-birdie round to a nine on the first hole, the Golf Monthly staff members share their experience of playing Augusta National Golf Club
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Many Hole-In-Ones Have There Been At The Masters? I Guarantee It's Fewer Than You Think...
One of the iconic par-3s at Augusta National yields far more aces than the others, but how many hole-in-ones have there been in Masters history?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Can Form At Courses Similar To Augusta National Help Point Us To This Year's Green Jacket Winner At The Masters?
Exploring form lines at correlating courses is a method that has proven fruitful in previous years... so who does the data point to this year?
By Barry Plummer Published
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I Asked AI To Predict The Winner Of The Masters... The Response Shocked Me!
Can AI predict the winner of The Masters? Let me tell you, I don't necessarily disagree with its rationale...
By Barry Plummer Published
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The Masters Special Bets: Ignore Scottie Scheffler at 4/1... Take Him At 33/1 Instead!
Scottie Scheffler may be the short-price favorite, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for rubbish odds...
By Barry Plummer Published
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LIV Golf vs PGA Tour Battle At The Masters Will Be Intense... But Are LIV Actually Favorites To Win?
This week at The Masters marks the first time since The Open that we have PGA Tour and LIV Golfers together... but who will come out on top?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Can Tiger Woods Win The Masters? Best Tiger Bets Including Three Value Picks From 8/1 To A MASSIVE 90/1!
The chances of Tiger Woods winning The Masters this year are slim, but that doesn't mean you can't find some value...
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The Masters Fantasy: How To Pick The Perfect Line-Up
Picking four golfers sounds easy, right? Let me explain how the right strategy can help you get the most out of your Masters fantasy line-up...
By Barry Plummer Published
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'No Rahm? No Spieth?' Data Reveals The Top-10 Most Backed Players In The Betting For The Masters 2024...
The latest data from Oddschecker highlights a few surprising absences from the list of most popular outright Masters bets...
By Barry Plummer Published
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This 6-Time PGA Tour Winner Was The Most Tipped Golfer By Experts Prior To The Masters Last Year... Could He Be About To Win A First Green Jacket?
Data from Golf Tips Checker highlights the most tipped golfer prior to The Masters last year, and he is an interesting price for a first Green Jacket this year...
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Get A Major Boost From Tee To Green With This Masters Champion's 5 Timeless Tips
The 2003 Masters Champion shares five timeless tips that will help you improve your golf from tee to green...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Is This The Most Unique Golf Artwork You Will Find? Sunningdale Heath's New 'Banksy-esque' Paintings Offer A Striking Contrast To 'Stuffy' Clubhouses
Sunningdale Heath's April Fool's 'break-in' has done more than just raise awareness, it has restarted a much-needed conversation...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Fascinating Data Reveals How To Get From A 5-Handicap To Scratch... And It Could Also Hold The Key To Improvement For All Amateur Golfers!
The latest Arccos data suggests how to get from a 5-handicap to scratch, but could the answer also point to progress for all golfers?
By Barry Plummer Published
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I Watched An Hour Of PGA Tour Coverage And Timed How Much Actual Golf Was Shown... The Results Shocked Me!
How many golf shots would you expect to see in 60 minutes of full coverage? I guarantee your answer overshoots the reality...
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What Is Strokes Gained In Golf?
You might have heard of the term 'Strokes Gained', but what does it mean? We speak to an expert to find out...
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Who Makes Our Ultimate Five-A-Side Football Team... Made Entirely Of Professional Golfers!
Plenty of professional golfers follow a football team, and some have even played the game, so who would make it into your five-a-side team?
By Barry Plummer Published