
Michael Weston
Michael has been with Golf Monthly since 2008. A multimedia journalist, he has also worked for The Football Association, where he created content to support the England football team, 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 a regular contributor, covering instruction, equipment, travel and feature content. Michael has interviewed many of the game's biggest stars, including seven World No.1s, and has attended and reported on numerous Major Championships and Ryder Cups around the world. He's a member of Formby Golf Club in Merseyside, UK.
Latest articles by Michael Weston
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5 Old Clubs Used On Tour That You Can Still Buy (For Next To Nothing)
Presented by golfclubs4cash
There are a number of iconic golf clubs to be found in the second hand market place, many of which are still played by the world’s best players
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The Must-Try Drill That Helped Ernie Els Perfect His Ball Striking (And It Can Work For You)
With a little practice, you can learn to strike the ball like one of the game's best ever players
By Michael Weston Published
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Short-Game Expert Dan Grieve Reveals The 7 Most Common Mistakes Amateur Golfers Make Around The Greens (And How To Fix Them)
In this video, our short game guru demonstrates how to fix the most common chipping and pitching faults
By Michael Weston Published
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I Used To Be Against Dogs On The Golf Course, But I've Changed My Mind. Here’s Why...
The debate around whether dogs should be allowed on the golf course will always split opinion, but our furry friends have won me over
By Michael Weston Published
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The Easy Way To Ensure A Centered Strike With Your Driver (And Achieve Maximum Distance)
Alex Elliott demonstrates the simple check that will help you to hit more powerful drivers
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What Is 'The Bear Trap' At PGA National?
A treacherous stretch of holes comes near the finish at the famous PGA National, named after a certain Jack Nicklaus
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How Much Does It Cost To Play PGA National Resort Champion Course?
Fancy taking on 'The Bear Trap'? Here's how you can secure a round at PGA National's famous Champion Course
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How Many Putts Does The Average Golfer Take Per 18 Holes?
The leading players on the PGA and LPGA Tours average around 28 putts per round. Here's how that compares to the mere mortals...
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How Many Hybrids Should Amateur Golfers Carry?
Hybrids have made the game a lot easier for a wide range of golfers, including Tour pros - so how many should you have in your bag?
By Michael Weston Published
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3 Drills, 20 Minutes Practice And No More Three-Putts
Getting rid of three-putts isn't a case of just practicing from long distance. Try these drills to really tidy up your putting...
By Michael Weston Published
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How To Hit Every Club In The Bag
New to golf? This is a good lesson to get you started, and a useful refresher for any golfer who might need reminding of the basics
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The Best Putting Drills To Help You Hole More Putts From Every Range
This collection of best ever putting tips, from a series of top PGA pros, will help you wield the flat stick like a champion and shoot lower scores...
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How To Build The Perfect Golf Swing... By A Man Who's Renowned For Having One Of The Best
In this video, former Tour player and now coach Robert Rock shares some fascinating insights into how he built his swing
By Michael Weston Published
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How To Hit A Long Ball When You're In Your 60s (Just Like Miguel Angel Jimenez)
So you're worried you can't get it out there as far as you used to. This player does - and it's not all down to stretching
By Michael Weston Published
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How To Fix Your Dodgy ('Flippy') Chipping Technique In An Instant Using A Common Household Item
We all have one of these spare in the wardrobe - and it can fix your chipping woes in a flash
By Michael Weston Published
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Are You Struggling To Spin Your Chip Shots? This Is Probably Why...
The pros are masters of it, but it's not something you're able to do. Until now that is...
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'I Broke Golf's Ball Speed World Record... And My Potential Is North Of 250mph'
We speak to the huge hitter targeting glory at this year's World Long Drive Championship in Colorado
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The Key To Hitting Long Drives Is To Use The Ground - And This Is How You Do It
Peter Finch demonstrates how a few simple moves can help you to add more yards off the tee
By Michael Weston Published
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The Mental Drill That Will Transform Your Ball Striking - And The Training Aid You Really Should Try
It's time to do something about those poor strikes. This drill could be a real game-changer
By Michael Weston Published
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These Words From A Pro (And Two-Time Tour Winner) Make A Lot Of Sense. We'd All Do Well To Follow His Advice...
Some golf tips just make more sense. We can probably all learn a lot from this Tour pro, especially when it comes to the short game and putting
By Michael Weston Published
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Make A Coffee And Check Your Golf Grip... Get Into The Habit Of Trying This Drill (At Home)
You can do very good things for your game in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee
By Michael Weston Published
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How Far Does The Average Club Golfer Hit Their 7-Iron?
We've had a look at the numbers – and they might just surprise you....
By Michael Weston Published
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Driver Impact Position: How Is It Different To An Iron Shot?
The driver impact position may be the final act before sending the ball off the tee, but getting it right is a crucial component in long and powerful tee shots
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is The Difference Between A PW, AW, GW, SW And LW?
Your scoring clubs often have letters stamped on the soles. Here's what they mean and how each wedge differs...
By Michael Weston Published