Fergus Bisset
Fergus is Golf Monthly's resident expert on the history of the game and has written extensively on that subject. He has also worked with Golf Monthly to produce a podcast series. Called 18 Majors: The Golf History Show it offers new and in-depth perspectives on some of the most important moments in golf's long history. You can find all the details about it here.
He is a golf obsessive and 1-handicapper. Growing up in the North East of Scotland, golf runs through his veins and his passion for the sport was bolstered during his time at St Andrews university studying history. He went on to earn a post graduate diploma from the London School of Journalism. Fergus has worked for Golf Monthly since 2004 and has written two books on the game; "Great Golf Debates" together with Jezz Ellwood of Golf Monthly and the history section of "The Ultimate Golf Book" together with Neil Tappin , also of Golf Monthly.
Fergus once shanked a ball from just over Granny Clark's Wynd on the 18th of the Old Course that struck the St Andrews Golf Club and rebounded into the Valley of Sin, from where he saved par. Who says there's no golfing god?
Latest articles by Fergus Bisset
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Palmer v Nicklaus - How Did Their Careers Compare?
Two of the biggest names in golf go head-to-head - How do the careers of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus compare?
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Why Golf Must Set A Standard For Sustainability
Something unsustainable will not last. Whether too fast a pace in the marathon or a failing business, if it isn’t sustainable it will end. If we want golf to survive and thrive, it must be sustainable.
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How Much Money Did Jack Nicklaus Win?
Jack Nicklaus is an all-time great of the game and the leading men’s Major winner, but how much money did he win through his career?
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How Far Did John Daly Drive The Golf Ball?
John Daly was known for his incredible power and ability to hit the long ball in tournament golf, but how far was "The Wild Thing" able to drive it?
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Why The 1969 Ryder Cup Was So Much More Than Just 'The Concession'
The 1969 Ryder Cup is famous for Jack Nicklaus conceding a putt to Tony Jacklin. To remember it solely for that is doing a great event a great disservice.
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Sir Michael Bonallack: Britain’s Greatest Amateur
Sir Michael Bonallack who has died aged 88, was Britain's best ever amateur golfer. The Englishman enjoyed fantastic success as a player and went on to achieve great things in golf as a captain, administrator and ambassador.
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5 Golf Psychology Tips To Help You Play Better
5 Golf Psychology Tips to help you improve your mental approach and play better golf
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How To Play Golf With A Hangover
How To Play Golf With A Hangover - Big night last night? Try these useful tips to help you get round the golf course with a hangover
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What Is The Oldest Golf Club In The World?
What Is The Oldest Golf Club In The World? Fergus Bisset takes a look at how club golf started more than 250 years ago in an Edinburgh pub.
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Is This The Ultimate Caribbean Golf Destination?
Fergus Bisset flew across the Atlantic for an incredible trip blending great golf, amazing food, tropical scenery and a spot of cricket!
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10 Most Essential Golf Accessories
From the simple wooden tee to the high-tech distance measuring device
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'Our Players Are Hell-Bent On Seeing Her Eat Her Words' – What Inspired The Biggest Upset In Solheim Cup History?
Many feared US domination at a soggy Dalmahoy, but the contest turned out rather differently...
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I Sat Down With Eric Trump – Here’s What Happened …
Fergus Bisset had quite an experience when he met with Eric Trump at the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Scotland.
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Two Ruddy Ducks And A Partridge On A Par Three: Book Review
A rather alternative but highly amusing series of views on all things golf from golfing “expert” Mortimer Merriweather
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10 Things All Great Golfers Don’t Do
We run through some of the things golfers can learn by looking at what pros don't do on and off the course
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10 Mistakes Amateur Golfers Make
A selection of on-course errors amateurs make that could be easily avoided
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How Far Did Arnold Palmer Drive The Golf Ball?
Arnold Palmer was one of the most swashbuckling, powerful players in 20th century men’s professional golf, but how far did he hit it?
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How Far Did Nick Faldo Drive The Golf Ball?
Nick Faldo was one of the most successful golfers of the 1980s and 1990s. He was Mr Consistent but how far did he hit the ball?
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How Far Did Greg Norman Drive The Golf Ball?
Greg Norman is renowned as one of the greatest ever drivers of the golf ball, but how far did the Great White Shark hit it in his prime?
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10 Best Bunker Players Of All Time
The ability to get the ball close from sand elevates top players to an almost legendary status. Here, we count down golf’s top ten...
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2006 US Open: The Story Of Mickelson And Montgomerie's Meltdowns At Winged Foot
The 2006 US Open featured two of the most harrowing final-hole meltdowns in Major history, suffered by two of the game's best players - Phil Mickelson and Colin Montgomerie
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10 Best Putter Designs Of All Time
Our list of some legendary putters - have you used one of these?
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How Mark O’Meara's Life Changed In The Space Of 3 Months In 1998
Fergus Bisset explains how in the space of three months in 1998, 41-year-old Mark O’Meara transformed his career from one of a solid touring professional to that of a future Hall of Famer
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Is It Time For Rory McIlroy To Change Caddie?
Harry Diamond has been with Rory since 2017 and the pair are close friends, but could finding a green-reading guru to take the bag deliver Major glory?
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