A message from the editor, Mike Harris:
The team at Golf Monthly strives to deliver consistently informative and interesting content, not only to guide and assist golfers but also to entertain, inspire and offer food for thought. We pride ourselves on our feature section and the variety within it. I think this month provides a superb example of the quality and diversity of features we produce.
With a tour focus, Fergus Bisset has written a considered and measured profile piece on Rory McIlroy, offering some interesting theories on why the Northern Irishman seems to have such a split golfing personality just now. I think we all want to see more of the brilliant Rory, the man who wins tour events for fun, producing those winning performances in the Majors. I hope The Open returning to Hoylake, the site of his victory in 2014, may inspire him to glory on the grandest stage once again.
Elsewhere, David Facey talks with new kid on the block Max Homa. The American has emerged as a star of the world game and is one of the most popular and engaging players out there. On the equipment side, we sent Carly Frost to Phoenix to gain an insight into one of golf’s most exciting brands, PXG. It’s a company that’s been able to challenge the established manufacturers by taking a dynamic and different approach.
What’s more, our women’s golf editor, Alison Root, meets Kate and Justin Rose to talk about the highly successful Rose Ladies Series. The couple have a real passion for the project, which is a great concept that showcases the best of women’s golf.
I’m proud of the features we’re sharing with you this month and have no doubt you’ll find something to get your teeth into.
FREE Longer, Straighter, Better Magazine
There’s no denying that a good short game can be a godsend for many, but if the state of your driving and long game means you’re only ever chipping and putting to save par or bogey, you’re only really limiting the damage instead of achieving your true scoring potential.
What if there were a way to improve your driving and long game such that there were less need for any chipping and a greater number of birdie chances to try and convert? That highly desirable mix of more length and greater accuracy could help you achieve just that, which is why we’ve teamed up with TaylorMade and Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Dan Grieve for this Longer, Straighter, Better supplement.
Dan covers everything from distance-sapping slices to uncontrollable snap hooks and much more, with easy-to-understand explanations and highly practical tips. Some will require work and practice, but others may pave the way to fairly rapid gains as they get you thinking about things in a fresh way.
Rory McIlroy
The Northern Irishman continues to deliver at the highest level in regular events, but Majors still elude him. Fergus Bisset considers the excellence and exasperation of Rory McIlroy.
Max Homa Exclusive
David Facey meets golf’s ‘King of Twitter’ Max Homa, who lives up to his reputation as one of the most likeable men on tour.
Short Game Problem Solving
No matter the level of player or your technical skill, if you’re not reading the situation you have to tackle properly, you’re reducing your chances of being able to put it close to the hole. Here, Top 50 Coach Alex Buckner explains how to tackle some of those awkward lies you can find around the greens.
Rose Ladies Series
Alison Root catches up with Kate and Justin Rose at Wentworth to find out more about the successful Rose Ladies Series and the couple’s motivation for raising the profile of women’s golf.
The Best New Gear
Our gear section featuring all of the hottest releases this month, plus we look at the best game-improvement irons and DMDs of 2023.
Bob Parsons
Carly Frost travels to Scottsdale, Arizona, to find out from billionaire PXG owner Bob Parsons how the forward-thinking brand is making big waves.
Know The Rules
Our regular section explains rules you may not know and features our popular quiz so you won't be caught out on the course this season.
The Best Courses You Can Play
Our courses section features a trip along East Anglia’s northern coastline, a tour of Kent, a visit to Cork and much more.
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Rory McIlroy To Make First Competitive Start Following Masters VictoryDefending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will return to TPC Louisiana, with McIlroy making his first competitive appearance since his Masters victory
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RBC Heritage 2025 Tee Times - Round ThreeJustin Thomas leads going into the weekend at the RBC Heritage, with the American searching for a first victory since the 2022 PGA Championship
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Rory McIlroy Career Grand Slam Celebrated With Royal Mail PostmarkRory McIlroy's Masters win, which made him the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam, was celebrated with a special postmark by the Royal Mail
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Tommy Fleetwood Makes Putter Change At RBC HeritageThe Englishman has switched from a blade putter to a custom mallet-style TaylorMade Spider Tour putter for the Harbour Town event
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9 Things Rory McIlroy Still Has Left To Achieve In His CareerAfter becoming one of just six players ever to complete the career Grand Slam, what else could Rory McIlroy realistically achieve before retirement?
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Rory McIlroy Invited To Old Trafford By Manchester United Boss Ruben Amorim After Masters VictoryFollowing on from his Masters victory, McIlroy has received an invitation from Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, to show off his Green Jacket at Old Trafford
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'His Game Is Futureproof' - Padraig Harrington Predicts Talk Of Rory McIlroy Winning '10 To 15 Majors'The three-time Major winner had nothing but praise for his fellow Ryder Cup player, with Harrington envisaging that McIlroy could carry on at the highest level for a good few years
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Rory McIlroy's Sports Psychologist Explains Why He 'Didn't Talk' To Bryson DeChambeau In Masters Final RoundDeChambeau raised eyebrows at Augusta National when claiming that McIlroy wouldn't engage in conversation during the final round of The Masters
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'He Won't Stop Striving For Improvement' - Sports Psychologist Believes Rory McIlroy Has The 'Mindset, Focus And Drive' To Carry On Excellent Start To 2025 SeasonWe spoke to experienced Sports Psychologist, Gareth Shaw, about McIlroy's incredible Masters win and how the five-time Major can push on even further in 2025
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Rory McIlroy's Masters Win More Popular Than Tiger Woods In 2019 As Incredible TV Ratings ReleasedMcIlroy's role as golf's primary needle-mover continued on Sunday as the Northern Irishman's fifth Major attracted an awful lot of eyeballs in the USA...
