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The December 2014 issue of Golf Monthly is a Best of British special
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Here's what's inside the December issue of Golf Monthly...
THE GAME All-new section
We catch up with Englishman Seve Benson, pay a visit to Malaysia, ask if the Ryder Cup should take place every four years, look at some new gear and more
FEATURES
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Jonas Blixt Fergus Bisset meets the talented Swede
Captain Fantastic Jeremy Ellwood talks with Paul McGinley after Europe's Ryder Cup success
Peter Dawson We hear from the R&A's Chief Executive following the vote to admit female members
OPINION
Tony Jacklin on McGinley's role Wayne Riley on the Ryder Cup Andy Sullivan on life off the golf course
INSTRUCTION
Best of British special!
Justin Rose The 2013 US Open Champion on how to hit longer and straighter drives
Luke Donald Hone your iron play with help from the former world No.1
Rory McIlroy A lesson in pitching and distance control from the four-time major champion
Graeme McDowell One of the world's best scramblers explains how to improve your short game
Ian Poulter How to toughen up mentally and think smart on the golf course
Range Time GM Top 25 Coach Paul Foston on sharpening your close-range pitching feel
Boot Camp Could a free lesson and club MOT at American Golf help one GM reader improve?
Winter Golf Tips We've teamed up with Galvin Green to help you play better during the colder months
Play Better Quick-fire game-improvement tips from some of our Top 25 Coaches
I Did It! Seventeen-handicapper Andy Jones recouts his victory in the Lombard Trophy
EQUIPMENT
Gear News Information on new TaylorMade RSi irons, Srixon Z Series clubs, Callaway Big Bertha 815 Alpha drivers and more
Gear Talk GM's Paul O'Hagan eagerly anticipates 2015's equipment offerings
Winter Apparel Guide Want to play your best golf over the winter months? Check out our in-depth guide to the finest cold-weather garments
Tested We sample the latest gear, including Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 wedges and Mizuno irons
Tech Explained This month's column explains the significant advantages of forgiving putters
COURSES AND TRAVEL
Play it - Cumberwell Parl Golfer's Guide - Lake District Special Feature - Owning a golf club Travel - La Manga Club
REGULARS
Your View Reader letters and emails to hit the Golf Monthly offices this month
Rules Why Keegan Bradley felt compelled to withdraw from the BMW Championship
Competition Get your hands on a Stewart Golf trolley
Nick Bonfield joined Golf Monthly in 2012 after graduating from Exeter University and earning an NCTJ-accredited journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon. He is responsible for managing production of the magazine, sub-editing, writing, commissioning and coordinating all features across print and online. Most of his online work is opinion-based and typically centres around the Majors and significant events in the global golfing calendar. Nick has been an avid golf fan since the age of ten and became obsessed with the professional game after watching Mike Weir and Shaun Micheel win The Masters and PGA Championship respectively in 2003. In his time with Golf Monthly, he's interviewed the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Jose Maria Olazabal, Henrik Stenson, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Billy Horschel and has ghost-written columns for Westwood, Wayne Riley, Matthew Southgate, Chris Wood and Eddie Pepperell. Nick is a 12-handicap golfer and his favourite courses include Old Head, Sunningdale New, Penha Longha, Valderrama and Bearwood Lakes. If you have a feature pitch for Nick, please email nick.bonfield@futurenet.com with 'Pitch' in the subject line. Nick is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade M1 Fairway wood: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Hybrid: Ping Crossover Irons (4-9): Nike Vapor Speed Wedges: Cleveland CBX Full Face, 56˚, Titleist Vokey SM4, 60˚ Putter: testing in progress! Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
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Quiz! Can You Name Every Player In The 2023 Ryder Cup?
There were 24 golfers involved. How many members of the two teams can you name?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Quiz! Can You Name Every Player In The 2024 Solheim Cup?
There were 24 golfers involved. How many members of the two teams can you name?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Should You Play A Yellow Golf Ball?
We discuss if switching to a yellow golf ball could help your game
By Joel Tadman Published
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Arccos Appoints Lou Stagner As Data Insights Lead
The 'golf stats pro' will be helping Arccos take its insights to the next level.
By Dan Parker Published
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Nike Launches NOCTA Golf Collection
Take a look at the new golf collection from Nike and music artist Drake.
By Sam Tremlett Published
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Ping Unveils Team Europe Solheim Cup Collection
Check out what Team Europe will wear when trying to win the Solheim Cup once again.
By Sam Tremlett Published
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adidas No-Dye Footwear Collection Revealed
Check out the new environmentally-conscious 'No-Dye' Collection from adidas.
By Sam Tremlett Published
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Titleist Launches Team Europe Ryder Cup Special Editions
Titleist has launched its European Ryder Cup merchandise
By Dan Parker Published
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Nominate Your Teacher: Is Your Golf Coach One Of The UK's Best?
Nominate them to be included in our list of top instructors
By Elliott Heath Published
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Take Part In Our Survey With Prize Draw!
Tell us what kind of golfer you are in our survey, for the chance to win a £250 or $300 Amazon voucher!
By Elliott Heath Published