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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Report: Stenson To Meet Ryder Cup Officials Amid LIV Golf Move
The Swede is expected to be stripped of the captaincy should he join the LIV Series
By James Hibbitt Published
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Joohyung Kim Accepts PGA Tour Special Temporary Membership
The South Korean has accepted Special Temporary Membership for the remainder of the 2021-22 season
By James Hibbitt Published
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150th Open Championship Weather Forecast
Check out what the weather is doing this weekend at St Andrews and the 150th Open Championship
By James Hibbitt Published
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Rory McIlroy Testing New Club At St Andrews Ahead Of 150th Open
The Northern Irishman is testing a new club as he bids for a fifth Major championship
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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Ian Poulter Booed On First Tee Of 150th Open Championship
The Englishman received a frosty reception on the first tee at St Andrews
By James Hibbitt Published
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New Ping Irons Spotted At 150th Open At St Andrews
A prototype Ping iron has been spotted in the bag of players at the 150th Open Championship
By James Hibbitt Published
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The Royal And Ancient Golf Club Of St Andrews Announces Three New Honorary Members
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Paul Lawrie have accepted invitations to become Honorary Members of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews
By James Hibbitt Published
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Jack Nicklaus Named Honorary Citizen Of St Andrews
The 18-time Major champion becomes the third American to receive the honour
By James Hibbitt Published
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Open Champions 'In Tears' As Nicklaus Says 'Goodbye To The Open'
The 18-time Major winner reduced past champions to tears as he says goodbye to the Open
By James Hibbitt Published
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8 Big Names Missing The 150th Open Championship
Take a look at some of the biggest names who won't be teeing it up at St Andrews for the 150th Open Championship
By James Hibbitt Published
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Talor Gooch Comments Were 'Definitely Incorrect' - Justin Thomas
The newly-crowned PGA Champion has insisted his American counterpart was wrong to compare LIV Golf to the Ryder Cup
By James Hibbitt Published
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McIlroy Calls For 'Peace Talks' Between LIV Golf And PGA Tour
The four-time Major champion says the time has come for the three parties to hold discussions
By James Hibbitt Published
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What Is The Jigger Inn?
The Jigger Inn is regarded as the most famous 19th hole in golf
By James Hibbitt Published
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Is St Andrews The World's Oldest Golf Course?
It's called the Home of Golf for a reason and here's why
By James Hibbitt Published
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World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions Cancelled For 2022
The 2022 WGC-HSBC Champions is cancelled amid ongoing Covid-19 restrictions
By James Hibbitt Published
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Genesis Scottish Open Purse, Prize Money And Field
Take a look at who is playing at the Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club and how much prize money is on offer
By James Hibbitt Last updated
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LIV Golf 'Got Rid Of The Old Boys Hanging On For Dear Life' - Russell Knox
The Scotsman has had his say on those that have jumped ship to the Saudi-backed venture
By James Hibbitt Published
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Fans Attending The 150th Open Championship At St Andrews Urged Not To Travel By Rail
Fans urged to find alternate transport with ScotRail operating a temporary timetable during Open Championship week
By James Hibbitt Published
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'Those Guys Made Their Bed' - Horschel Slams LIV Golf 'Hypocrites'
The seven-time PGA Tour winner had some choice words for the LIV Golf defectors
By James Hibbitt Published
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Justin Thomas Mocks Talor Gooch After LIV Ryder Cup Comparison
The recently-crowned PGA Champion has taken a dig at Talor Gooch following his Ryder Cup comparison
By James Hibbitt Published
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'I Just Wish I Had Said Nothing' - McDowell Regrets Speaking Out On LIV Golf
The former US Open champion has insisted he regrets speaking out on LIV Golf following public backlash
By James Hibbitt Published
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LIV Golf Players Dismiss Saudi Human Rights Questioning
A multitude of LIV Golf players have dismissed Saudi human rights questioning ahead of second Series event
By James Hibbitt Published
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'Listen To The Players For Once' - Reed And Perez Slam PGA Tour
Patrick Reed and Pat Perez aimed succession of scathing remarks at the PGA Tour ahead of LIV Golf debut
By James Hibbitt Published
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'I Want To Play The PGA Tour' - DeChambeau Refuses To Resign Membership
The former US Open champion has not resigned his membership and wants to play on the PGA Tour in future
By James Hibbitt Published