Ben Fleming
Ben joined Golf Monthly having completed his NCTJ in multimedia sports journalism at News Associates, London. He is now a freelance journalist who also works for The Independent, Metro, UEFA and Stats Perform.
Latest articles by Ben Fleming
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'It’s Not Working The Way Things Are At The Moment.' - Former Ryder Cup Captain Calls For Radical Re-Thinking Of Professional Men’s Game
Spurred on by Jon Rahm's big-money LIV departure, Thomas Bjorn believes the professional game needs to be re-imagined to ensure its long-term prosperity
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Tour Player Urges PGA Tour And DP World Tour To Create 'Truly Global' Product After Jon Rahm's LIV Departure
Eddie Pepperell fears golf's two traditional Tours will struggle to stave off the threat of LIV if they don't "think outside the box"
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Bernhard Langer To Play Final DP World Tour Event At Next Year's BMW International Open
The legendary German has been prolific on the PGA Tour Champions but will make his return to Europe for the tournament's 35th anniversary in Munich
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'He’s Done More For The PGA Tour In The Last Six Months On The Board Than Anyone Since Tiger' - Spieth Defends Cantlay Amid Policy Board Rumors
Recent reports have suggested that Cantlay has taken control of negotiations alongside fellow policy board members Spieth and Woods
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Tony Finau Addresses LIV Golf Rumours After Jon Rahm Departure
The American is good friends with Rahm, who recently made a shock departure to join the 54-hole circuit
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Wells Fargo To End Longtime Sponsorship Of PGA Tour Signature Event
The news comes just one day after Jon Rahm's departure for LIV and represents another big blow for the Tour
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Sepp Straka On Why He Thinks Current State Of Men's Professional Golf Is ‘Sad For The Fans’
The ongoing division between LIV and the PGA Tour has left many unhappy and the Austrian is one of many who sympathise
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Billy Horschel Proposes Alternative Solution To Golf's Distance Debate
The American is not sure that rolling back the golf ball will affect driving distances all that much. But he does have a solution...
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'I Haven't Talked To One Person Who Thinks It's A Good Idea' - LPGA Tour Pro Criticises Universal Golf Ball Rollback
Brittany Lincicome is one of several female players surprised to see the women's game affected by the governing bodies' recent announcement
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'I Really Think This Is A PGA Tour Issue More Than Anything' - Annika Sorenstam Questions Universal Golf Ball Rollback
The legendary female golfer is not sure that recreational players and the LPGA Tour should have been targeted by the governing bodies' recent announcement
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'We Don't See Distance As A Problem' - Titleist Latest To Oppose Golf Ball Rollback Plans
The most chosen golf ball brand among professionals and amateur golfers worldwide is not on board with the governing bodies' decision
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What Is The Device On Players' Belts At The Hero World Challenge?
Eagle-eyed viewers may have spotted the devices on the players' belt this week...but what exactly are they?
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Will Zalatoris Was Away For Seven Months And It Only Took Two Days For Another Close-Up Putting Video To Go Viral
The American switched to the broomstick for his long-awaited return but his putting stroke has still raised eyebrows
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Report: USGA And R&A Considering Full Golf Ball Rollback For Both Professional And Amateur Players
The move would be a marked shift from the governing bodies' initial proposal earlier in the year, which was only aimed at golf balls used in professional events
By Ben Fleming Published
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I’ve Played Many Tours Around The World And I Can Say That The PGA Tour Gives The Most' - Pro Defends PGA Tour After Recent Criticism
The PGA Tour has come in for some harsh words in recent days but Byeong Hun An has stood up and defended the playing opportunities
By Ben Fleming Published
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St Andrews Set To Re-Introduce Old Course Reverse Routing With Fans Given Chance To Play Historic Layout At Home of Golf
For three days, eager golfers will have the opportunity to play the historic old routing of the iconic course which hasn't been regularly used since the early 1900s
By Ben Fleming Published
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'Anybody Else Would Say, 'Oh, Whatever, I've Already Won This Tournament Five Times' And Just Pack It In For The Last Six Holes. He Turned Around And Birdied Five Out Of The Last Six' - Scheffler On 'Miraculous' Tiger Woods
The 15-time Major champion is back in town at Albany this week and the current World No.1 is impressed by what he has seen so far
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10 Things You Didn't Know About The PGA Tour
Here are 10 things you may not be familiar with about the US-based circuit
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5 Perks Of Winning A PGA Tour Event
There's more than just a trophy on offer for those who manage to win on Tour...
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Who Are LIV Golf's Biggest Hitters... Including A Surprise Number One
The 54-hole circuit is home to some big hitters but which players drives it the furthest on average off the tee?
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12 Things You Didn't Know About Lily Muni He
Get to know the LPGA Tour player, Lily Muni He, a little bit better
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Multiple-Time PGA Tour Winner Reveals Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis At Australian PGA Championship
Australia's John Senden revealed the personal news after he missed the cut in his hometown event in Brisbane
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'Coming Into This Week The Goal Was To Make The Cut' - World No. 1,214 Is Shock Leader Of Joburg Open After Second Round
Nikhil Rama shot his lowest competitive round as a professional to take a one-shot lead at the halfway stage in Johannesburg
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8 Things You Didn't Know About Nikhil Rama
Get to know the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour player, Nikhil Rama, a little bit better
By Ben Fleming Published