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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President Joe Biden Accepts Role As Honorary Chairman For The 2022 Presidents Cup
The 46th President is named Honorary Chairman for the 2022 Presidents Cup
By James Hibbitt Published
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Cameron Smith Withdraws From BMW Championship
The Open champion will not tee it up at Wilmington Country Club
By James Hibbitt Published
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'It's Comical' - Couples On LIV Players 'Changing The Game'
The former World No.1 has hit out at the belief that LIV Golf players are changing the game
By James Hibbitt Published
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Report: Australia To Host LIV Golf League And Asian Tour Events In 2023
Australia will reportedly stage Asian Tour and LIV Golf League events in 2023
By James Hibbitt Published
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PGA Tour 'Can Now Focus On What Really Matters' - Jay Monahan
The Commissioner has spoken out after a District Judge ruled in favour of the PGA Tour
By James Hibbitt Published
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Gary Player's Son Brands Father's Memorabilia Claims 'Baseless'
Marc Player has responded to his father's claims that memorabilia for sale belong to him
By James Hibbitt Published
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Report: Rickie Fowler And Longtime Caddie Split Ahead Of FedEx Cup Playoffs
The American has reportedly parted ways with Joe Skovron ahead of the FedEx Cup Playoffs
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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LIV Golf Issues Statement After Judge Denies Temporary Restraining Order
LIV Golf have responded following Judge Freeman's decision to deny the temporary restraining order
By James Hibbitt Published
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'They're Gone' - Smith And Leishman To LIV? One Aussie Pro Says So
An Australian PGA Tour veteran has insisted that Smith and Leishman will sign with LIV Golf
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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'They Paid Me A Lot Of Money' - David Feherty Explains LIV Golf Switch
The LIV Golf Lead Analyst gave a candid response when asked why he joined the LIV Golf broadcast team
By James Hibbitt Published
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FedEx St. Jude Championship Purse, Prize Money And Field
The FedEx Cup Playoffs get underway at TPC Southwind with a strong field on show
By James Hibbitt Published
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Sergio Garcia To Change LIV Golf Team Name And Logo
The Spaniard is set to rename his LIV Golf team with a new logo
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open Purse, Prize Money And Field
The strongest field in tournament history assembles for the Women's Scottish Open and here's how much money is up for grabs
By James Hibbitt Published
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LIV Golf Bedminster Field - Stenson To Make Debut
The 48-man field has been confirmed for the third tournament in the Saudi-backed Series
By James Hibbitt Published
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LIV Golf Bedminster Purse, Prize Money And Field
Take a look at who is playing and how much money is on offer in the third edition of the LIV Golf Series in New Jersey
By James Hibbitt Published
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Report: LIV Golf To Feature Promotion And Relegation
LIV Golf is reportedly ready to revamp its qualification criteria with the introduction of promotion and relegation
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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Sergio Garcia To 'Hold Off' On DP World Tour Resignation
The Spaniard is to remain a DP World Tour member in a bid to save his Ryder Cup career
By James Hibbitt Published
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Greg Norman Labels LIV Golf Critic 'A Paid Talking Bobblehead'
The Australian has labelled Brandel Chamblee a "paid talking bobblehead" in a scathing Q&A
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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Original Penguin Brand Ambassador Cameron Smith: 150th Champion Golfer Of The Year
The 150th Open champion has a stylish golf game in more ways than one
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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Henrik Stenson Stripped Of Ryder Cup Captaincy Amid LIV Golf Move
The Swede will no longer captain Team Europe in Rome
By James Hibbitt Published
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Amundi Evian Championship Purse, Prize Money And Field
Take a look at who is playing in the fourth women's Major of the year and how much money is on offer
By James Hibbitt Published
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Report: Henrik Stenson Will Be Stripped Of Ryder Cup Captaincy
The Swede is expected to be stripped of the captaincy after reportedly agreeing a deal with LIV Golf
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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Former Open Champion Urges Cam Smith To Reject LIV Golf
Ian Baker-Finch has urged his fellow countryman not to join the LIV Golf Series
By James Hibbitt Published
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Cazoo Classic Purse, Prize Money And Field
The DP World Tour moves to England's golf coast, but who is playing and how much money is at stake?
By James Hibbitt Published