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Golf Monthly
CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS
Martin Hopley, director at Match Play World Rankings, looks at some of the Ryder Cup's best performers over the years and picks the players who should make their respective teams...
6 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
WELCOME
The Major Championships are done and dusted, the FedExCup winner has been crowned and the autumn schedule on the DP World Tour will temporarily take a back seat as all eyes turn to the biggest and best tournament in golf, the Ryder Cup. It's been a long two years since Europe continued their dominance at home by reigning supreme at Marco Simone in Italy, their seventh successive victory on home soil.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
Billy & Kenna's excellent adventure
Jeremy Ellwood plays with Billy Low and Kenna Campbell at Glenbervie Golf Club near Glasgow to find out more about their quest to play every Scottish golf course...
6 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
Rose early favourite for Ryder Cup captaincy
Justin Rose said it would be a huge honour to be the next European Ryder Cup captain, after it was suggested to him he was one of the front runners for the job.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
MIZUNO PRO S-1 IRON
If you are reading this review, then I probably don't need to give you a history lesson on Mizuno Golf.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
DUMBARNIE LINKS
New links courses in Scotland are rare commodities. Cabot Highlands and Trump Aberdeen will both unveil second layouts soon, but prior to them, the most recent addition was this Clive Clark design on the Firth of Forth in south Fife, which is now five years old.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
JUSTIN ROSE'S FREEDOM OF CHOICE
What is offset in a club, and is it an element I need to consider?
2 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
NAIL YOUR IRONS!
Follow these handy tips and drills to dramatically improve the quality of your iron strikes
4 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
Setting the standard
Trusted by the world's best players, Bushnell continues to lead the way in distance-measuring technology with devices like the new Tour Hybrid...
2 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
SPAUN AGAIN
Not long ago, JJ Spaun was considering giving up professional golf. Now, he's a Major Champion set to make a Ryder Cup debut at 35 years of age
5 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
North Leeds
Joel Tadman visits an area of the UK where you're spoiled for choice when it comes to fine golf courses touched by the design genius of Alister MacKenzie
3 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
The 10 best golf clubs of all time
As someone who tests golf clubs for a living, I'm often asked about the best clubs ever made. It's a tough question, as personal preference, technological advancements, lived experience and emotion all play a huge role. However, after innumerable rounds and swings over the years, I've narrowed it down to my top ten, picking two contenders in each of the putter, wedge, iron, fairway wood and driver categories. So, let’s get stuck in...
3 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JACK
We sit down with the legendary Golden Bear to talk about his career, Tiger Woods, the state of the modern game and much more...
8 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
CALLAWAY CB 12 WEDGE
As much as driving the ball long and straight on every hole may look impressive, I believe that having a strong and reliable short game is the real key to the door of returning better scores and lowering your handicap.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
"I think Europe will win at Bethpage, but I can't see a scenario where it isn't close"
Well, folks, it's almost here - the biggest and most extravagant tournament in golf, the Ryder Cup. Even though I don't have any skin in the game as an Australian, I find it captivating and I can't wait for the matches to get underway at Bethpage Black.
3 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
PRACTISING ON THE GOLF COURSE
JJ Spaun holing a putt from over 60ft on the 18th green at Oakmont to win the US Open was one of the most iconic moments of the season.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
"The one thing we all know about Tommy is that he is very, very pleasantly human"
If anyone fancies watching a masterclass in how to deal elegantly with deep disappointment in any sport, then flick back to watch and listen to Thomas Fleetwood talking about his latest failure to win a PGA Tour event.
3 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
Past Ryder Cup home venues
Some former hosts of golf's greatest team event are perhaps slightly surprising...
2 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
Master the putting stroke
Mastering the correct putting technique will help elevate your game to the next level, giving you confidence on the greens and helping you shoot lower scores.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
"THAT CROWD MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE ROCK STARS"
Luke Donald raised an eyebrow or two when he picked fledgling pro Ludvig Aberg last time, but his well-researched hunch paid dividends. Here, we look back with the Swede on his rapid rise to Ryder Cup glory...
8 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
How can I be more accurate off the tee?
Visualisation and pre-shot preparation are two of the key components to consider if you are really looking to improve your accuracy from the tee.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
ACCIDENTALLY STANDING ON A GOLF BALL
If you stand on your own ball as you're searching for it, under Rule 7.4, there's no penalty for such accidental movement by the player (or anyone else) when trying to find and identify it.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
Find a secondary target to boost your accuracy
You have got 18 opportunities over the course of a round to perfect your setup and alignment on the tee.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
"THIS ISN'T JUST A TOURNAMENT, THIS IS SOMETHING SPECIAL"
Golf Monthly editor Neil Tappin sits down with Luke Donald, the 2025 European Ryder Cup captain, to discuss this year's contest in New York and how things might differ away from home
8 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
Church Stretton
Dating back to 1898, Church Stretton is blessed with a stunning and remote location that is both its blessing and its curse. With regard to the former, it is entirely natural and unspoilt, with wonderful panoramic views over the Long Mynd, 20 square miles of very beautiful rolling heathland and moorland in the Shropshire hills.
2 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
MIND OVER MATTER
Michael Weston talks to renowned mind-game guru about the six inches between the ears and how amateurs can improve in golf's mental domain...
8 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
How should I go about playing from a divot in the fairway?
The first thing I would always recommend is that you take one less club than you would normally do for the distance of the shot in hand.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
What's the best way to improve distance control on the greens?
The reason why many amateurs three-putt so often is they struggle to get the speed of the greens.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
BUSHNELL TOUR HYBRID RANGEFINDER
Used by more than 95% of PGA Tour pros at this year’s Players Championship, Bushnell lasers are rightly considered some of the best rangefinders money can buy. I think this latest Tour Hybrid model is by far its best for the everyday golfer looking for simplicity as well as the perfect amount of on-course data.
1 min |
September 2025
Golf Monthly
COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS
Bill Elliott looks ahead to the biennial showdown at Bethpage Black, reflects on Ryder Cups past and highlights the important role both captains will play in deciding the eventual outcome
9 min |