Stepping up to the plate

Despite the pandemic and the weather, course manager Paul Larsen thinks Royal St George’s has been shaping up very nicely

THE CRUCIAL QUARTET

Jeremy Ellwood picks out four keyholes at Royal St George’s that could define the 149th Open Championship

THE PRIDE OF IRELAND

The story of Shane Lowry ’s incredible Open victory at Portrush has lost none of its romance in the two years since he lifted the Claret Jug

The Superpowers Of The Older Golfer

If you’re middle-aged or older, it’s time to appreciate what a formidable player you have become

GAME CHANGERS

Kit Alexander explores how international superstar Niall Horan and his management company Modest Golf are playing a key role in growing the sport and making it more inclusive

MAY BE I'M JUST A LATE BLOOMER

Tony Finau may be stuck on one PGA Tour win, but good things come to those who wait

Maximum available relief

Most golfers know that when taking relief, it must be such that the condition you are taking relief from no longer interferes in any way with the lie of your ball or the area of your intended stance or swing.

“I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO STOP HURTING, SO I TRIED TO KILL MYSELF”

Alan Dymock investigates the mental health pressures associated with professional golf and the unique challenges players can face

What are women golfers talking about?

Alison Root lifts the lid on what ladies are discussing on the fairways as we emerge from lockdown

John Catlin

The 30-year-old American has picked up three European Tour victories since the start of 2020

OLD TOM MORRIS ~ A GOLFING TITAN

Some 200 years on from the birth of ‘Old’ Tom Morris, we reflect on the long life of a man instrumental in shaping golf as we know it

AT A CROSSROADS RORY

We examine McIlroy’s career and whether his recent victory has put him back on the path to legendary status

A great place to talk

Jeremy Ellwood chats to Matt Le Tissier about the part golf plays in his life and why Prostate Cancer UK is a charity dear to his heart

Thanks for the memories

Dan Davies explains how watching Seve made him fall in love with the game of golf, and why he remains devoted to the Spaniard to this day

What does The PGA do?

We are all aware of the crucial role the PGA Pro plays in the smooth running of our clubs, but what does the organisation to which they belong actually do?

“Time goes by, but people still love him”

Javier Ballesteros shares his memories of his father with the help of some images from Seve: His Life Through The Lens

Marching to a Different Beat

Rob Smith takes a look at some of the UK&I’s more unusual, and sometimes even eccentric, golf courses

Movable Obstruction – Marshal's Drinks Bag

Chris Wallace, Rules manager at The R&A, highlights an interesting Rules scenario from the opening round of the 2020 Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Open when Callum Shinkwin’s drive on the 18th found its way into a, particularly unusual lie.

Destined for Superstardom

Collin Morikawa has made a scintillating start to life as a professional golfer, and given his blend of on- and off-course attributes, the sky really is the limit

Funk you

The first in a series of ridiculous, but strangely sensible, mental tips and strategies by Dr Rich Russella

BILL ELLIOTT

Golf Monthly’s editor-at-large and Golf Ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK

A hero among men

Michael Weston sets renowned photographer David Cannon the unenviable task of choosing his ten all-time favourite Seve photos

Licence To Thrill

Bill Elliott looks back on Seve’s life and ponders the void left by his untimely death 10 years ago

Scaling New Heights

Jeremy Ellwood visits Liphook in Hampshire, where a major upgrade has seen this stunning course move to the next level

10 Best Tips Christina Kim

The flamboyant Solheim Cup star gives us her on-course nuggets and reveals how some perspective might help you hit more fairways

“Motivation isn't that hard for me. I like being the best

Dustin Johnson recalls his often bumpy ride to the top of the world, which culminated in last year’s record-breaking Masters triumph

PGA 2020 Vision Project

This recently launched initiative from The PGA aims to better train and prepare existing PGA members and others who work or volunteer in the golf industry

EDDIE PEPPERELL

Our playing editor has recorded two victories on the European Tour, including the 2018 British Masters, and has 24 top-tens on the circuit

The American Dream

Michael Weston meets Jake Hibbert to discuss why US college golf is such an attractive option

RUNNING RIOT

With courses more vulnerable during lockdown, vandalism appears to be on the rise. Jeremy Ellwood finds out more