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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Why Brian Harman’s Open Win Will Fan The Flames Of The Distance Debate
Brian Harman displayed at Royal Liverpool that distance isn’t everything at the very highest levels of men’s golf.
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How McIlroy And Fleetwood Came Up Short On The Greens At 151st Open
Even if Brian Harman hadn’t shown up, fan favourites Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood would have fallen short at Hoylake says Fergus Bisset.
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How Many Left-Handed Golfers Have Won A Major?
A select group of players have won golf Majors using left-handed equipment. We take a look at the four men to have done it so far.
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R&A Makes 'Adjustment' To Royal Liverpool Open Bunkers Following Player Comments
After a number of comments from players on the punishing nature of the Hoylake bunkers this week, greens staff have made alterations for Friday’s play.
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The Best Amateur Performances At The Open
With amateur Christo Lamprecht leading the way at Hoylake, we look back at some of the great amateur performances in The Open over the years.
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Open Scot Watch – A Look At The Seven Scottish Players In The Hoylake Field
Fergus Bisset profiles seven of his countrymen who are teeing it up at Royal Liverpool this week.
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Wyndham Clark Won't Let Major Status Change Him
Speaking ahead of The Open at Royal Liverpool, US Open winner Wyndham Clark has spoken of his newfound status as a top-10 player.
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The R&A Announces African Amateur Championship, With Open Place On Offer
The R&A has announced the launch of the African Amateur Championship to be held at Leopard Creek in South Africa next February
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"What, For Goodness Sake, Is The Matter With Them?" 110 Years Of Golf Monthly At Hoylake For The Open
Golf Monthly has been covering Open Championships at Royal Liverpool Since 1913, here we look at some of the best snippets from 110 years of great journalism
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Is This The Toughest Open Composite Course?
A selection of 18 of the best and toughest holes on the Open rota
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'You Don't Want To Get Hit By A Golf Ball' - Rahm's Warning To Potential Open Protesters
Asked about the possibility of disruptions by ‘Just Stop Oil’ protesters, the Spaniard was clear they should not get in the way of play
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Rory Reveals “Biggest Challenge” Of Royal Liverpool
Although avoiding a press conference, Rory has commented on the key to success at Royal Liverpool and his form coming into the championship
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Police Ready For Potential 'Just Stop Oil' Protests At Open Championship
Merseyside Police are on high alert for possible protests at Hoylake after oddsmakers make The Open favourite to be next target for Just Stop Oil campaigners
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Why Rory McIlroy’s Press Conference Cancellation Is A Good Thing
It was announced yesterday that Rory McIlroy would not attend a pre-tournament press conference at Royal Liverpool. It’s a sign that he’s fully focused on securing a fifth Major title.
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5 Modern Links That Could Be Great Open Courses
We take a look at five modern links courses that would be interesting and possibly excellent host venues for The Open Championship.
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What Is The Lowest Winning Score In The Open At Royal Liverpool?
Who has gone lowest in The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool and what final number did they post?
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John Daly 1991 PGA Championship: Here Comes The Wild Thing
The incredible story of the Wild Thing, John Daly, and his victory in the 1991 PGA Championship at Crooked Stick
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2008 Open Championship - When Padraig Battled The Shark
2008 Open Championship. Overcoming challenging conditions, an injured wrist, an ageing Greg Norman and a flying Ian Poulter, Padraig Harrington successfully defended his Open title at Royal Birkdale.
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When Peter O'Malley Produced An Unforgettable Finish To Win The Scottish Open
Peter O’Malley produced one of the finest ever finishes in the 1992 Scottish Open
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Ben Hogan Golf's Greatest Comeback
Ben Hogan's heroics in the 1950 US Open resulted in one of the most impressive Major victories of all time
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Moe Norman: The Straightest Hitter Of All Time
Moe Norman: For straight-hitting, nobody could match enigmatic Canadian
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Rich Beem: True Grit Story Of The 2002 PGA Championship
Rich Beem endured some challenging years in his early career, but he came through and was rewarded for his perseverance with a remarkable victory over Tiger Woods in the 2002 PGA Championship.
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Best Short Game Players Of All Time
A look at eight players who've displayed a level of genius around the greens, wielding a wedge like a magic wand.
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Harry Vardon: Golf's First Superstar
Harry Vardon was a six-time Open Champion, a pioneer of technique and professionalism and a true fighter. He transformed the game of golf.
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