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Do Non-Contracted Players Have To Pay For Golf Balls?
What happens when a professional golfer needs more ammo? Do they have to dip into their own wallet?
By Michael Weston Published
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Quiz! Can You Name Every DP World Tour Championship Winner?
The DP World Tour Championship has been played each year since 2009 with some huge names tasting victory
By Elliott Heath Published
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'The day is all about golfers having fun, making new friends and supporting a fantastic charity' - inside the popular golf day that's raised £180,000 for Help For Heroes
Torrential rain couldn’t prevent the 2024 Golf Monthly Forum fundraising day for Help For Heroes from delivering a brilliant day of golf and fun
By Rob Smith Published
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5 Ways A Playing Lesson Can Help Lower Your Scores Without Changing Your Swing
Simple tips that might help you to improve your golfing mindset and your score
By Genelle Aldred Published
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‘If The Values Of Your Sport Do Not Match The Core Values Of A New Generation, It Will Very Quickly Wither And Die’ – Why Golf’s Gen Z Culture Clash Could Have Serious Ramifications For The Game’s Future
An expert in psychology has warned that golf’s rule book could be a barrier to participation for the next generation of players and advised a wider review on the sport’s regulations
By Nick Bonfield Published
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How Far Would Peak Jack Nicklaus Hit The Ball With Modern Golf Equipment?
The Golden Bear is one of the greatest drivers of the golf ball in the history of the game. How far would he have hit it if he had access to best modern kit?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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The 3 Best Golf Clubs I’ve Ever Owned... Do You Remember These Absolute Classics?
Fergus Bisset picks out the best three clubs he’s ever owned and explains why none of them are still in the bag!
By Fergus Bisset Published
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'If We Start Paying Them, We Risk Losing The Occasion To Greed And Narcissism'... Should Ryder Cup Players Be Paid To Compete?
The debate around whether players should be paid to play in the Ryder Cup has been argued for some time, and while I understand both sides, my position is clear
By Barry Plummer Published
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An Experienced Greenkeeper Reveals The Key Winter Golf Course Challenges... And How You Can Play Your Part
We talk all things greenkeeping with Formby Golf Club's course manager Joe Barnes
By Michael Weston Published
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Are You Falling Out Of Love With Golf? Here Are 4 Reasons Why You Should Carry On...
Fergus Bisset suggests why, no matter how much golf has been annoying and disappointing you, the sport always deserves another chance.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Play With 3 Clubs And Whack The Ball As Hard As You Can... Why Charley Hull's Unconventional Advice Could Be The Secret To Better Golf
Charley Hull and Annabel Dimmock share tips at an exclusive TaylorMade Golf event
By Alison Root Published
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Quiz! Can You Name Every Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Winner?
The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is one of the DP World Tour's premier events - so can you name every champion through the years?
By Elliott Heath Published
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5 Tips To Being A Perfect Golfing Playing Partner
It is not simply what score you shoot that makes for an enjoyable round
By Roderick Easdale Published
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What Happens If You Sign An Incorrect Scorecard?
There are situations when there are repercussions for both the player and the marker. Here we look at those scenarios to help you avoid making a mistake.
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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How Many 3-Footers Does A PGA Tour Player Miss Per Season?
We know the pros are good, but the conversion rate from this distance is crazy
By Michael Weston Published
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Fall Fashion & Gear Refresh: Elevate Your On-Course Style
Sponsor Content Created With PGA TOUR Superstore
Read through the best tips to stay warm and stylish on the golf course this fall
By Sam De'Ath Published
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What Lies Beneath? The 8 Items You’re Likely To Find Buried In Golfers’ Bags
Golf bags are home to balls, clubs and valuables, but there’s typically much more lurking in the depths that hasn’t seen the light of day in months or even years…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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What Is The Difference Between Greensomes And Foursomes?
These two fun formats are very similar, but with a key difference. Here, Golf Monthly explains the subtle difference between greensomes and foursomes.
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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What's Inside A Golf Ball?
We explain everything there is to know on what is on the inside of a golf ball.
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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'Cultural Issues Like Sexism Further Discourage Women From Joining' - Why Golf Club Membership Doesn’t Appeal To Modern Female Golfers
Unless golf clubs can provide options, they'll continue to cry out for female members
By Katie Dawkins Published
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How To Choose Golf Clubs
Golf Monthly gear experts provide a comprehensive guide on how to choose golf clubs that suit your requirements. Doing so could improve your game and your scores.
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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How Often Should You Play To Your Golf Handicap?
We all think that we should beat our handicaps in every round, but how often do we actually manage it?
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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How Can I Get A Golf Handicap?
How to get a golf handicap is one of the first questions many new golfers ask. Here's how
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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Test Your Knowledge With Our Tiger Woods v Jack Nicklaus Quiz... Who Is The Greatest Golfer Of All Time?
Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are two of the greatest golfers to play the game, but how much do you know about their careers? Test your knowledge with our quiz
By Barry Plummer Published
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What Is The Dress Code In Golf?
There isn't a definitive dress code in golf but there's often still guidance for what you might wear. Here's Golf Monthly's look at the modern golf dress code.
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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'I Didn't Think I'd Walk Again... Now I Can't Think Of My Life Without Golf'
Double amputee Kushal Limbu recounts the day in Afghanistan that changed his life and tells how golf has been an integral part of his rehabilitation...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Is Gross Score In Golf?
Gross score in is the total number of golf shots that were actually played or incurred as penalty shots
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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4 Things I’d Change About Golf's World Handicap System
Fergus Bisset gives his thoughts on how the World Handicap System might be altered to be more equitable and help more UK golfers enjoy their golf.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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'I Had To Vet Someone For Club Membership. It's Pointless And Out Of Date' - Why Golf's Elitist Culture Must Change
Despite a boom in new golfers entering the sport post Covid, elitism still exists in golf. Here’s why...
By Carly Cummins Published