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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Best After Christmas Golf Sales 2024 - big reductions on Qi10, Darkspeed and Ai Smoke clubsChristmas gifting may have been and gone but there is still plenty of golf gear with reduced prices right now...
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Golf’s Atypical Photo Shoot Exposes Traditions And Why Some Are Holding The Sport BackOur women's editor, Alison Root, reflects on the challenges of mastering golf's rules and etiquette
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Report: Viewing Figures For The Showdown Lower Than Most Editions Of The MatchThe Las Vegas contest, which saw PGA Tour stars play LIV golfers, reportedly had relatively disappointing viewing figures across two networks that broadcast it
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What Rory McIlroy Thinks The TGL Will Do 'A Little Bit Better' Than LIV GolfThe Boston Common Golf player believes the team element of the TGL will be more appealing to fans than the LIV Golf format
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Rory McIlroy And Scottie Scheffler Spotted Wearing Prototype Nike Shoes At The ShowdownThe World No.1 and No.3 have worn Nike footwear for years and, in Las Vegas on Tuesday, the pair were spotted donning some never-seen before models
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The Coat, Hit-It-Further Juice, And Player's Dad Struck With Ball: The Showdown Moments You Might Have MissedScottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy cruised to victory at the much-anticipated TV match against Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, and there were a handful of notable moments along the way at Shadow Creek
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The Showdown Payout: What Did Scottie Scheffler And Rory McIlroy Win In Vegas?Scheffler and McIlroy dominated proceedings at The Showdown and, in the process, secured a $5 million payday each in the form of the crypto-based coin 'CRO'
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How To Watch The Showdown: Live Stream, TV Channels For Scheffler & McIlroy vs Koepka & DeChambeauThe PGA Tour vs LIV Golf League pairs match is being played for a reported purse of $10million in cryptocurrency
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The Showdown: What You Need To Know Ahead Of PGA Tour Vs LIV Golf ClashScottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are preparing to take on Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau in an exhibition match at Shadow Creek Golf Club
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'It Was Really About Us Taking This Into Our Own Hands' - McIlroy On How PGA Tour-LIV Golf Showdown Came To FruitionRory McIlroy says the players organized the PGA Tour-LIV Golf Showdown match themselves to show fans they're trying to bring the sport back together
