Michael Weston
Michael has been with Golf Monthly since 2008. As a multimedia journalist, he has also worked for The Football Association, where he created content to support the men's European Championships, The FA Cup, London 2012, and FA Women's Super League. As content editor at Foremost Golf, Michael worked closely with golf's biggest equipment manufacturers, and has developed an in-depth knowledge of this side of the industry. He's now a regular contributor, covering instruction, equipment and feature content. Michael has interviewed many of the game's biggest stars, including six world number ones, and has attended and reported on many Major Championships and Ryder Cups. He's a member of Formby Golf Club.
Latest articles by Michael Weston
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He Might Not Have Had A Vintage Major Season, But Brooks Koepka Did Something No Other LIV Golfer Managed In 2024
A closer look at how the final LIV Golf leaderboard looked after the completion of all four Major Championships of 2024
By Michael Weston Last updated
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Open Contender Set For Latest LIV Golf Start
John Catlin has been in fine form this season, and now has his sights set on LIV Golf UK
By Michael Weston Published
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Nick Dunlap Makes History With A Very Special Record
The American now has two wins to his name - not bad for a player who has only been a pro for six months
By Michael Weston Published
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Justin Rose What’s In The Bag? 2024 Update
In this piece, we take a look at what clubs the former US Open champion is using, with Rose opting for, primarily, Titleist equipment
By Michael Weston Last updated
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Who Is Billy Horschel's Caddie?
Get to know the man who carries Billy Horschel's bag out on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour
By Michael Weston Last updated
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There Have Been Surprisingly Few Holes-In-One On The Postage Stamp - How Many?
It might be a very short hole, but this is one tricky par-3
By Michael Weston Published
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Rory McIlroy In Battle To Make The Cut After Frustrating Opening Round
Rory McIlroy has work to do to at the 152nd Open after a day to forget on the links
By Michael Weston Published
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Bryson DeChambeau Puts Open Struggles Down To 'Equipment Related' Issues
The US Open champion has a lot of work to do to recover the damage after a horror start at Royal Troon
By Michael Weston Published
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The Story Of The 2004 Open... And Todd Hamilton's Hybrid
Twenty years ago the unfancied American denied a world-class field to win The Open - and he did so by perfecting the hybrid chip
By Michael Weston Published
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Where Every Open Venue Ranks In Our Top 100
Get to know your Open Championship venues past and present - and find out where they can be found on our Top 100 list
By Michael Weston Published
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The Driving Range At The Open This Week Is Housed On One Of Scotland’s Most Underrated Links Courses
Those in the know will tell you that there two very good 18-hole courses here - and that it's not all about the Old
By Michael Weston Published
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The Seven-Time DP World Tour Winner Caddying In The 2024 Open
This Spanish golfer will be offering his pupil plenty of tips on the links this week
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Harry Hall Chips In To Claim Maiden PGA Tour Title In Stunning Fashion
Cornishman Harry Hall produced a moment of magic on Sunday to win his maiden PGA Tour title
By Michael Weston Published
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'Golf Has A Negative Perception Of Being Too Stuffy, Unwelcoming And Archaic' – Why One UK Golf Club Has Scrapped Dress Codes Altogether
Paul McLean, the general manager of The Bristol GC in south-west England, explains why his club has taken the decision to abandon a formal dress code
By Michael Weston Published
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'They Don't Want To Watch, They Want To Whack!' How To Get Your Children Hooked On Golf... And Keep Them Interested
Norman Marshall, who runs the Tommy Fleetwood Academy at Formby Hall, offers some helpful advice to get your kids interested in, and excited about, golf...
By Michael Weston Published
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Golf's Most Stylish Ever Player Is The Inspiration For A New Clothing Collection... And I Went To Spain To Check It Out
The unique clothing range is bold, daring and brave... just like a certain Spaniard was
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14 Questions Every Open Spectator Needs To Know The Answer To
All your key questions covered with this spectators guide to The Open at Royal Troon
By Michael Weston Published
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7 Reasons Why You're Not Getting Better At Golf (And 5 Ways To Turn Your Fortunes Around)
The reasons why you might not be getting better at golf, shooting lower scores and getting your handicap down - and how you can get better at the game
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is Rory McIlroy's Open Championship Record?
We take a closer look at the Northern Irishman's results in golf's oldest Major Championship
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is Tiger Woods' Open Championship Record?
We take a closer look at the 15-time Major winner's record at golf's oldest Major Championship
By Michael Weston Published
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The 6 Golf Courses We'd Love To See On Non-Golfing Land. A Round At Buckingham Palace, Anyone?
Two Golf Monthly course enthusiasts let their minds wander and come up with six new layouts on stunning pieces of non-golfing land
By Michael Weston Published
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How Do You Compare To A 15-Handicap Golfer?
The 15-handicapper does not hit the ball as far as they think. Here's a closer look at your average club golfer...
By Michael Weston Published
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Rory McIlroy And Patrick Cantlay Share US Open Lead At Pinehurst No.2
Patrick Cantlay fires five under, but Rory McIlroy matches this with a bogeyless round. Scheffler and Woods struggle.
By Michael Weston Last updated
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6 Reasons To Track Your Shots In 2024
One of the quickest ways to lower your scores is to track every shot that you hit. Here's why...
By Michael Weston Published