
Conor Keenan
Conor joined Golf Monthly on a permanent basis in late 2024 after joining their freelance pool in spring of the same year. He graduated with a Masters degree in Sports Journalism from St Marys University, Twickenham in 2023 and focuses on the reviews and Ecommerce side of proceedings. Hailing from Newcastle, Northern Ireland, Conor is lucky to have Royal County Down as his home golf course. Golf has been a constant in his life, beginning to play the game at the age of four and later becoming a caddy at RCD at just eleven years old. Now 26, Conor has caddied over 500 rounds in a 12-year-long caddying career at one of the best courses in the world. Playing to a four handicap, you’re likely to find him on his local driving range trying (and failing) to hit a Shane Lowry-esc stinger that helped him win The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
In the bag:
Driver: Ping G
3 wood: Callaway Epic
Hybrid: Ping G425
Irons: Mizuno JPX 900 Tour
Wedges: Taylormade Milled Grind 52,56,60
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom x9.5
Latest articles by Conor Keenan
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What To Wear For A Day Watching Professional Golf
Polo shirt? Golf shoes? Jeans? What to (and not) wear for a day when attending a professional golf event
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How The Prize Money Compares In The Four Men’s Golf Majors
With a prize fund of $17 million on offer at the 152nd Open Championship, how does the fund compare to the three other men's major championships?
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The 44 Golfers Who Made It To Troon Via The Open Qualifying Series
44 players booked their spots at Royal Troon via The Open Qualifying Series, but who were they?
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Hoping To Be At The Open This Week? General Tickets Might Be Sold Out But Hospitality Spots Are Still Available
Demand is high for tickets at Royal Troon, and here are tips of how to get them
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Robert MacIntyre Becomes First Home Winner Of Scottish Open Since Colin Montgomerie Thanks To Last-Gasp Birdie
An incredible comeback from Robert MacIntyre saw the Scot defeat Adam Scott by a single stroke after a lengthy birdie putt on the 72nd hole
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Watch: Brooks Koepka Plays Hilarious Prank on Jon Rahm And Sergio Garcia Before European Championship Final Between Spain And England
The five-time major champion arrived to the tee sporting an England shirt, just hours before Spain face the Three Lions in the final of Euro 2024.
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What Is Hard Stepping And Soft Stepping In Golf?
Hard and soft stepping is way to change the playing characteristics of your club shafts, but how is it achieved and what are the benefits?
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What Is Shaft Tipping In Golf?
It was a topic of discussion on the latest Kick Point gear podcast episode, but what is it and should you consider it for your golf clubs?
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Davis Thompson Claims First PGA Tour Win And Posts Tournament Record Score At John Deere Classic
American Davis Thompson claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the John Deere Classic while breaking the record score at the tournament previously held by Michael Kim
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What Is Hot Melt In Golf?
Most of the time it's a ‘tour only’ option, but what exactly is hot melt and how does it work?
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What Is Kick Point In A Golf Shaft?
It's a term used a lot in club fittings and is the name of the new Golf Monthly podcast, but what is exactly is kick point? We explain all...
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Tyrrell Hatton And Legion XIII Claim Dominant Wins At LIV Golf Nashville
Tyrrell Hatton secured his first LIV Golf title and first win since January 2021, with his Legion XIII team claiming their third team title of 2024
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Bryson DeChambeau Wins US Open After Dramatic Late Collapse From Rory McIlroy
Bryson DeChambeau is the 2024 US Open champion after a thrilling duel with Rory McIlroy who bogeyed three of the last four holes
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How Much Bryson DeChambeau's Caddie Makes From US Open Win
With a record prize pool for the world's best players at the 2024 US Open, Bryson DeChambeau's winning caddie is set to bring home a a huge check
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US Open Leaderboard And Live Updates On Day 3: Bryson DeChambeau Takes Three-Shot Lead Into Final Round
DeChambeau will tee off at -7 on Sunday with Rory McIlroy, Matthieu Pavon and Patrick Cantlay next up on -4
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Ludvig Aberg Leads US Open As Tiger Woods Misses Cut But Francesco Molinari Aces Last To Make It
Ludvig Aberg leads on -5 with Patrick Cantlay, Thomas Detry and Bryson DeChambeau a shot behind , while McIlroy is -3 with Matthieu Pavon and Tony Finau but Tiger Woods finished +7 in total and is going home
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Ludvig Aberg Revealed His First US Open Memory After Opening 66 And It Will Make You Feel Old
The Swede opened with a 66 at Pinehurst No.2 in what was his first ever US Open round
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'I Just Didn't Capitalize' - Tiger Woods Off To Slow Start At 2024 US Open
Woods admitted his iron play and putting let him down after posting an opening round of 74 at Pinehurst No.2
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How Many Fans Are At The 2024 US Open?
Fewer fans are expected to be at Pinehurst No.2 than previous championships in 2005 and 2014
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Mathieu Pavon's Unique Tattoo And The Reason Behind It
The Frenchman has an unusual tattoo on his right hand, but it proves as motivation as his career continues to hit new heights
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The Historic Trophy And Medals Up For Grabs At The 2024 US Open
We showcase the unique history behind the prizes up to grab this week at the US Open
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5 World Famous Public Courses To Host The US Open
As the stars of golf descend on Pinehurst for the US Open, here are five other public courses to host America's Open Championship
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Carlos Ortiz Fends Off Adrian Meronk For Individual Title Whilst Cleeks GC Claim First LIV Golf Victory
Ortiz fired a final round 67 to claim a one shot victory, whilst Cleeks GC secured a two stroke win over Smash and Fireballs GC
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Yuka Saso Claims Second Women's US Open After Stunning Final Round
Saso posted a two-under-par final round of 68 to pick up a second Women's US Open in three years
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