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5 Handy Tips That Will Help New Golfers (And Established Players) Get The Most Out Of The Sport
It's not easy when you're new to golf, but here are 5 tips to make life easier, and a refresher for experienced players too!
By Emma Booth Published
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Why Is The Open Winner Called Champion Golfer Of The Year?
Champion Golfer of The Year is a term you will hear a lot over the course of the next few days, but where exactly did it come from and why is it used?
By Barry Plummer Published
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This Fascinating Scorecard Trend Could Reveal What It Takes To Win The Open Championship...
After looking back through the scorecards of previous Open Championship winners, I discovered an interesting trend that could highlight the route to victory
By Barry Plummer Published
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Why Tiger Woods And Other Past Open Champions Shouldn't Be Allowed To Play Until They're 60
With plenty of exciting talent throughout the game of golf, why are we allowing spots to be taken by players who are unlikely to contend year after year...
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Fast Are Open Championship Host Royal Troon's Greens On The Stimpmeter?
Royal Troon is set-up to be tough, with treacherous rough and perilous bunkers, but just how fast will the greens be at the Open host venue?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Royal Troon Member Colin Montgomerie’s In-Depth Open Championship Hole-By-Hole Guide
Colin Montgomerie, a member at this year’s Open host venue, gives his take on how the pros will try to navigate the famous old links…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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‘It Blows My Mind That Rory McIlroy Is Second Favourite To Win The Open At Royal Troon’
Once again, Rory McIlroy is right up there when it comes to the betting favourites for The Open Championship at Troon. But should he really be?
By Nick Bonfield Published
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‘I’ve Dreamed Of Winning The Open Since I Was 5 Years Old’ – Tommy Fleetwood On Why He 'Absolutely' Has The Game To Win At Royal Troon
Tommy Fleetwood has his sights firmly set on lifting the Claret Jug. We speak exclusively to the Englishman about his Open Championship memories and his desire to break his Major duck at Royal Troon
By Nick Bonfield Published
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What Makes A Golf Club Royal?
Have you ever wondered why some courses have the title and others don't? There are two ways that a golf club gets 'royal' inserted in its name...
By Roderick Easdale Published
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LIV Golf vs PGA Tour vs DP World Tour... Which Has The Best Viewing Experience?
With plenty of golf to choose from in the current landscape of the men's professional game, which tour is the best to watch? I believe there's one clear winner...
By Barry Plummer 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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‘Phil Was Shocked. He Said It Was The First Time In His Career He’d Played That Well And Not Won’ – Henrik Stenson Recalls His Epic Open Victory At Troon
Henrik Stenson reflects on his stunning shootout with Phil Mickelson in 2016, a duel which will always be remembered as one of the greatest in Open history…
By Robin Barwick Published
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Want To Improve Three Times Faster? This New Way Of Learning Could Be The Key To Unlocking Your Potential
Can you learn three times faster by hitting shots on a simulator rather than on grass? Carly Frost dons the traditionalist hat to question the man who believes you can
By Carly Frost Published
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Why I’ve Been Addicted To Golf For 40 Years... And Always Will Be
Fergus Bisset considers what has made, and continues to make, golf so compelling and compulsive for him
By Fergus Bisset Published
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‘My Wife Threw Me A Brian The Butcher-Themed Party. It Was A Riot’ – 2023 Open Winner Brian Harman On His Career-Changing Hoylake Victory, Hunting Banter With The British Media And His Love Of Links Golf
Brian Harman produced some brilliant golf at Royal Liverpool last year to land his first Major title. He talks exclusively about that week at Hoylake, the response to his victory, appreciating his success and more…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Comfort From Start To Finish: Skechers Go Golf 36-Hole Challenge
We took three Golf Monthly readers to the London Club to test the latest Skechers Go Golf range of shoes.
By Dan Parker Published
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10 Items That Will Save Your Body And Your Golf Score This Summer
We offer a survival kit for summer golf that will keep you gliding over the fairways pain-free for maximum performance
By Katie Dawkins Published
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'Individual Strokeplay Can Be A Lonely Stage To Perform On'... Why We Need More Team Golf In Club Competitions
For many golfers, especially high-handicappers, the endless onslaught of medal after medal can be exasperating – maybe it's time for more team golf...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Win A Luxury Overnight Stay For Four People And A Four Ball At The Grove
Experience The Grove, one of the UK's best golf resorts, for a luxury stay and round on the championship course
By Elliott Heath Published
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7 Reasons To Book Your Next Golf Day At The Grove
From its world-renowned course to excellent service and state-of-the-art facilities, The Grove is the perfect destination for your next golf day
By Elliott Heath 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
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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School Versus Homeschool... Which Route Is Best For Aspiring Golfers?
What is the perfect approach to studying if you want to forge a career in golf? We talk to three young players to find out
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Greg Norman Collection: Embrace The Golf Lifestyle With An Iconic Logo And A Leader In Technical Golf Apparel
Driven by one of the most iconic logos in the game, Greg Norman clothing is a leader in technical golf apparel
By Elliott Heath Published
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I’ve Just Discovered I've Been Inadvertently Cheating For Years… Am I The Problem Or Do Golf's Handicap Rules Need To Change?
While I acknowledge I should have been more aware of iGolf’s regulations, there are certain rules around score attestation that could needlessly be stopping people attaining handicaps
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Why More Golf Clubs Should Open Their Doors To The Public
Welcoming non-golfers in can generate revenue, attract new players and, most importantly, improve golf’s wider image.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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‘It May Sound Ridiculous, But Golf Can Play Havoc With My Mind And Bring Out All Kinds Of Insecurities’
Find out why our Women's Editor Alison Root experienced an unenjoyable 9 holes
By Alison Root Published
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What Is Stableford In Golf?
You may have heard of this popular scoring format, but what is Stableford in golf? Fergus Bisset explains all...
By Fergus Bisset Last updated