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A message from the editor, Neil Tappin:
The first time I ever laid eyes on our cover star Rory McIlroy was outside the clubhouse at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, just before the 2006 Desert Classic. Stood on his own, waiting for a car, it would have been easy to miss the 16-year-old amateur. In fact, I would have missed him if it wasn’t for Paul Severn, the photographer I was standing with. “That’s the young guy from Northern Ireland. Apparently he’s going to be extremely good,” said Paul.
Over the years, I’ve had a version of this conversation umpteen times with and about various people. In fact, whenever a young player arrives on tour, there’s usually someone in the background telling you that you’re looking at the next world beater. The problem is the gap. The difference between being a promising amateur and a world-class professional is vast. What’s more, golf tests every facet of your make-up, from the technical strength of your swing to the focused clarity of your mind. That’s why I’m not sure you can ever say with 100% confidence that someone will make it.
Of course, on this occasion, Paul was right. I really was looking at a future star and over the intervening 18 years, the Ulsterman has risen to become one of the best and most influential players of his generation. His accolades are too long to list, but the most important one, four Major titles, has remained stubbornly stuck for almost a decade. By the time you read this, he may well have captured that elusive fifth Major. I get the feeling that as and when that moment arrives, the floodgates might open.
Our interview with Rory is one of the highlights of this issue, but as you can see below, there's plenty more to get your teeth into this month...
FREE 44-Page Editor's Choice Magazine
We like to consider ourselves equipment experts at Golf Monthly, having formed a large team of experienced reviewers and testers qualified to offer opinions and buying advice on any product you may be thinking about. It’s why our Editor’s Choice, now in its sixth year, carries so much gravitas – we really have scoured the market to hand-pick the best of the best. Although with so much innovation on show this year, it was tricky to narrow it down to just 150 products...
Rory McIlroy Exclusive
Rory McIlroy has been a staunch advocate of the PGA Tour since the emergence of LIV Golf. In this wide-ranging interview, he discusses the state of the men’s professional game and gives his thoughts on his own career, leaving a legacy, this year’s Major venues and more...
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18 Pages Of Instruction
Our comprehensive instruction section offers you tips on every facet of the game from our Top 50 Coaches. This month, we also hear from Rafa Cabrera-Bello on how to master the 50-yard pitch...
10 Golf Club Characters
Every golf club is different, but you’re almost guaranteed to find these ten types of golfer on the course, at the range or in the clubhouse...
Ryan Fox Exclusive
New Zealander Ryan Fox reflects on his highs on the course and some lows away from it in recent years as he tries to make it on the PGA Tour.
Rules Of Golf
Our regular rules section is there to make sure you don't get caught out on the course this season.
Netflix Full Swing
Full Swing executive producer Chad Mumm talks about the making of season two, the highlights, the process and the challenges.
Courses – British Special
No individual has ever played every course in Britain, and with more than 2,500 that are open to all, then despite the wonders of modern science and medicine, probably no one ever will. This means we’re all lucky enough to have a never-ending supply of new and different courses to interest, inspire and excite. Our experts reveal their favourites...
David joined Golf Monthly in 2015 as a content editor for the magazine and regularly contributes to the website. He has worked in magazine publishing and editing since 2003. He is a keen golfer and up until recently was a member of Blackmoor Golf Club in Hampshire. He has covered various big events and tournaments for GM, the highlight of which was witnessing Tiger Woods win his 15th Major at Augusta in 2019. Email: david.taylor@futurenet.com
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'I’d Probably Disagree With Brandel Chamblee A Lot' - Marc Leishman Says LIV Schedule Helps Players 'Prepare Very Well For The Majors'
Marc Leishman hit back at LIV Golf critic Brandel Chamblee's accusation that the format hurts players' Major chances - saying it helped him qualify for the US Open
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The Ten Best Clubs I Have Ever Tested
PGA Professional Joe Ferguson counts down the ten favorite golf clubs he has reviewed during his time at Golf Monthly…
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Rory McIlroy Makes Key Gear Changes Ahead Of RBC Canadian Open (And US Open)
The World No.2 has a new driver, 3-wood and 3-iron in the bag this week in Canada
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'I Was A Little 'P***** Off' - Rory McIlroy Admits Driver Test Leak Led To Skipping Media At PGA Championship
The five-time Major champion said news of his driver's failed test being leaked at the PGA Championship led to him skipping media on all four days at Quail Hollow
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'Insane Is Not The Right Word, But Can't Allow That To Happen' - Jack Nicklaus Heavily In Favor Of Golf Ball Rollback To Prevent Best US Courses From Becoming Obsolete
The Muirfield Village founder believes only around 100 US courses can currently host major events and that number will only decrease in the coming years if a golf ball rollback does not occur soon
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Jack Nicklaus Admits Surprise Over Rory McIlroy Memorial Decision
Nicklaus said he was a little surprised after Rory McIlroy skipped his Memorial Tournament for the first time since 2017
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The Memorial Tournament Prize Money Payout 2025
Scottie Scheffler defends his title as many of the world’s best players compete for a huge prize money payout in the PGA Tour’s latest signature event
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Rory McIlroy To Skip Memorial Tournament For First Time In Eight Years
After seven consecutive appearances, Rory McIlroy will miss The Memorial Tournament this year as part of his US Open preparations
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Johnson Wagner Defends Rory McIlroy After Skipping Media At PGA Championship
The Golf Channel analyst explained that a media appearance from McIlroy could have squashed speculation around his non-conforming driver, but Wagner was ultimately fine with the five-time Major winner not speaking to media at Quail Hollow
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Rory McIlroy And Caddie Harry Diamond Travel To Spain For Europa League Final Between Manchester United And Tottenham Hotspur
McIlroy has travelled to Bilbao in northern Spain to watch his Manchester United team compete for silverware in the second-highest European club competition