James Hibbitt
James joined Golf Monthly having previously written for other digital outlets. He is obsessed with all areas of the game – from tournament golf, to history, equipment, technique and travel. He is also an avid collector of memorabilia; with items from the likes of Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods, Francis Ouimet, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Adam Scott and Ernie Els. As well as writing for Golf Monthly, James’ golfing highlight is fist bumping Phil Mickelson on his way to winning the Open Championship at Muirfield in 2013. James grew up on the east coast of England and is the third generation of his golfing family. He now resides in Leeds and is a member of Cobble Hall Golf Club with a handicap index of 1.7. His favourite films are The Legend of Bagger Vance and Tin Cup.
Latest articles by James Hibbitt
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All Four Japanese Players Out Of LIV Golf Boston Field
LIV Golf Boston will be without a Japanese player for the first time on the circuit
By James Hibbitt Published
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'His Advisors Have Given Him The Wrong Advice' - Player Slams Smith LIV Move
Gary Player has hit out at Cameron Smith after he was unveiled as LIV Golf's latest signing
By James Hibbitt Published
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12 Big Names Ineligible For The Presidents Cup
Take a look at some of the biggest names that won't be taking part at this year's Presidents Cup
By James Hibbitt Published
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PGA Tour 2K23 Reveals Full List of Licensed Courses
20 licensed courses are set to challenge players with more to come post-launch
By James Hibbitt Published
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LIV Golf Boston Purse, Prize Money And Field
Take a look at who is playing and how much money is on offer in the fourth edition of the LIV Golf Series in Boston
By James Hibbitt Published
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Luke Donald Overhauls European Ryder Cup Qualifying Process
Luke Donald oversees wholesale changes to the European Ryder Cup qualification process ahead of Rome
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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Police Mistake Wedding Guests For LIV Golf Protestors In Boston
A wedding party was disrupted in the early hours and mistaken for LIV Golf protestors ahead of this week's event in Boston
By James Hibbitt Published
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LIV Golf Joins Antitrust Lawsuit Against PGA Tour
The Greg Norman-fronted venture has joined the antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour, seeking "punitive damages"
By James Hibbitt Published
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Woods And McIlroy Launch Tech-Focused Golf League For 2024
The Major winning duo have launched a technology focussed golf league that will begin in 2024
By James Hibbitt Published
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PGA Tour Changes 'Make The Product More Compelling' - McIlroy
The Northern Irishman has led the plaudits after the PGA Tour announced unprecedented changes
By James Hibbitt Published
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PGA Tour Announces Unprecedented Changes To Combat LIV Golf Threat
The PGA Tour has taken drastic measures to combat the threat of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series
By James Hibbitt Published
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PGA Tour Attorneys Submit Motion To Unseal LIV Golf Contracts
Lawyers representing the PGA Tour have demanded LIV Golf contracts be unsealed ahead of antitrust hearing
By James Hibbitt Published
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LIV Golf Is 'A Giant Pain In My A**' - Trevor Immelman
The International Team Presidents Cup captain has spoken out ahead of next month's event at Quail Hollow
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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Omega European Masters Purse, Prize Money And Field
The DP World Tour returns to Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland, but who is playing and how much money is on offer?
By James Hibbitt Published
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Tour Championship Purse, Prize Money And Field
The PGA Tour season finale is upon us but who is in with a chance to take home the $18m first prize
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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Canadian Golfer Makes Two Holes-In-One During The Same Round
A 14-year-old Canadian golfer recorded two holes-in-one during a Club Championship round
By James Hibbitt Published
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Inquest Begins After Man Dies on Golf Course
The man tragically lost his life after an incident at Whitsand Bay Golf Club in Portwrinkle
By James Hibbitt Published
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Michelle Wie West Reveals Pressure Of Expectation And 'Hiding' Injuries From The Media
Michelle Wie West has opened up about the injuries she endured during her career and the lasting effect they had on her
By James Hibbitt Published
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Rahm 'Learning By Watching Suits' Amid Ongoing Legal Disputes
The Spaniard jokes that a popular TV show is helping him learn about the courtroom
By James Hibbitt Published
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BMW Championship Purse, Prize Money And Field
See who is playing and how much money is on offer at the second FedEx Cup playoff event - the BMW Championship
By James Hibbitt Published
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Norman Aims Dig At McIlroy As LIV Golf Feud Intensifies
The Australian has hit out at McIlroy over his total number of wins and the time he has spent atop of the world ranking
By James Hibbitt Published
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Patrick Reed Files $750m Lawsuit Against Brandel Chamblee And Golf Channel
The former Masters champion has lodged a 30-page Complaint against Brandel Chamblee and the Golf Channel
By James Hibbitt Published
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Max Homa Is One Of Four To Replace LIV Golf Rebels On PGA Tour Player Advisory Council
Homa, Snedeker, Mitchell and Streelman will fill the void left by LIV Golf defectors
By James Hibbitt Published
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Asian Tour Star Returns After Mandatory National Service
The Korean impressed in his first event back after 18-months of National Service
By James Hibbitt Published