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I've Been To The Masters And These Are The 5 Best And 5 Worst Holes
Augusta National is a picture-perfect golf course, but are holes that appear the best on television the same when you're on the ground? Let's see...
By Nick Bonfield Last updated
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This Masters Champion Is The Only Winner In 51 YEARS To Not Shoot Under-Par On Augusta National's Par 5s
It’s almost always the case that you must play the par 5s well at Augusta National if you want to win The Masters, but this one man is the exception to the rule
By Nick Bonfield Last updated
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Three Caddies With 70+ Years Of Masters Experience Spill Their Augusta National Secrets
Veteran caddies Billy Foster, Ricci Roberts and Terry Mundy share their memories of Augusta National and offer some insight as to what goes on inside the ropes...
By Mark Townsend Published
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Why Joining The Golfclubs4cash Loyalty Program Makes Perfect Sense
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We explain the various benefits of the golfclubs4cash membership plan, what’s included and why it represents excellent value for money for golfers
By In partnership with golfclubs4cash Published
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How Often Do Golfers Win Majors With A Double-Bogey On The Scorecard? I Looked At Every Men's Winner’s Card Since 2000 To Find Out
It seems logical that avoiding mistakes and banishing double-bogeys from the scorecard is the key to Major Championship success, but is that actually the case?
By Nick Bonfield Last updated
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Perfection Doesn't Exist: 12 Things I'd Change To Make The Masters Even Better
Clearly, The Masters is a fantastic golf tournament and fans are almost universal in their love of the event and Augusta National. But could it be improved?
By Nick Bonfield Last updated
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What Are The Most Incredible Things About Augusta National? I Asked 7 People Who Have Actually Been To The Masters
Few people are fortunate enough to visit the iconic Augusta National Golf Club to witness The Masters being contested, but I know seven lucky people who have...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Why Reducing Double Bogeys Is The Key To Lower Scores… Here's The Data That Proves It!
Using Arccos data, we take a look at the damage double bogeys cause to your scorecard... and it's worse than you think
By Michael Weston Last updated
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Are You More Likely To Hit The Fairway With A Driver Or 3-Wood? Here's What The Data Says...
Hitting a 3-wood is meant to be the safer option - but how does it play out in reality?
By Michael Weston Last updated
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How Close To The Pin Do Amateur Golfers Hit Their Approach Shots?
We're used to seeing the best players in the world go 'pin hunting' - but here's how close club golfers hit their approaches...
By Michael Weston Last updated
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How Many Bunkers Are There At Augusta National... And Can You Guess The Largest And Smallest?
Augusta National is one of the most iconic golf courses on the planet, playing host to The Masters since 1934. But, do you know how many bunkers there are?
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Many Birdies Do Golfers Make Per Round?
This fascinating data shows how many birdies golfers of different handicaps average per round
By Michael Weston Last updated
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Scratch vs 10 vs 20 Handicap - How The Stats Compare
How do the stats compare between scratch, 10 and 20 handicap golfers? We have the latest figures...
By Michael Weston Last updated
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How To Watch Golf In The UK: TV, Streaming, Pricing For Sky Sports Golf And More
All the information on golf broadcasters in the UK in 2025, including Sky Sports, and how to watch the Majors and PGA Tour online or on TV for the cheapest price.
By Patrick Fletcher Published
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What Is The Difference Between Amateur And Professional In Golf?
We hear the terms 'amateur' and 'professional' a lot when following live golf, especially around major season, but what do they mean and what's the difference?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Golf Gave Me Confidence... Then Social Media's Toxic Culture Tried To Take It Away
A young content creator's journey to own her golf game and her voice
By Katie Clarke Published
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Is Your Group Guilty? Common Slow Play Habits And How To Break Them
Slow play is one of the biggest problems in golf. Is your group responsible for it? We look at five reasons for slow play and give you advice on how to change.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Data Reveals How Many 3-Putts Amateur Golfers Make Per Round
3-putts are an inevitability for most golfers, but how often do they occur?
By Michael Weston Last updated
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How To Watch Golf In The USA: Your Guide To Broadcasters, TV Coverage, Live Streaming, Pricing For 2025
All the information on golf broadcasters in the US, and how you can access them for the best price, so you can watch golf online, on TV, and from anywhere in 2025.
By Patrick Fletcher Published
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The Masters Field And Aging Champions At Augusta: Is It Time To Abandon This Divisive Tradition?
The Masters field is the most exclusive in the four men's Majors, but is it the strongest? I feel one long-standing tradition notably weakens the competition
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Far Female Golfers Hit Their Drives... Revealed!
Arccos data shows some fascinating insight into how far female golfers hit the ball off the tee
By Michael Weston Last updated
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10 Best Players To Have Never Won The Masters (And 8 That Still Could)
We look at a list of players who had – and some still have – all the ingredients to win at Augusta but who never slipped on that famous Green Jacket
By Alex Narey Last updated
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'Too Many Golfers Think 'I'm A Member, I Come First'' – One Visitor Reveals His 'Awful' Experience With An 'Obnoxious' 3-Ball... A Sadly Familiar Story
Incensed by how he was treated by a group of golfers on the course, one Golf Monthly reader felt compelled to write in and describe his unpleasant experience
By Michael Weston Published
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Do You Need Stronger-Lofted Irons? The Arguments For And Against
Are you looking for greater distance? We look at the pros and cons of playing irons with stronger lofts
By Michael Weston Published
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I'm A Golf Historian And Here's Why I Think Sandy Lyle (Not Tiger Woods) Is The Greatest Ball Striker Of All Time
Fergus Bisset writes here on the best ball-strikers in the history of the game. His pick for the best of the best might be a surprise to some.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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New To Golf Social Media? Here Are The Content Creators You Should Be Following...
From instruction and tips, to tour and travel content, there's a lot of excellent material out there to feed our love of the game and keep us entertained
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is My Putter Worth?
Presented by golfclubs4cash
Is now the time to part with your flatstick? You might be wondering how much it's worth, but there are many factors to consider that will affect its value...
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is Augusta National's Yardage Difference Between ANWA And The Masters?
Hosted a week apart at Augusta National, we take a look at the difference in hole yardages at ANWA and the Masters
By Alison Root Last updated
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How Far Do Male Amateur Golfers Hit Their Drives?
Find out how you compare with other amateur golfers for distance off the tee
By Elliott Heath Last updated