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In this issue

July 2025

Rhodes in dreamland after third LET win

Former Curtis Cup star Mimi Rhodes continued her extraordinary start to the 2025 Ladies European Tour season after claiming her third win in four starts at the Dutch Ladies Open.

1 mins

Hilton Puckrup Hall

Jeremy Ellwood ventures down to Gloucestershire with Golf Monthly courses colleague Rob Smith for a night and round at this Hilton hotel close to Tewkesbury

1 mins

Odyssey Square 2 Square Max putters £349

• The Ping Anser and the TaylorMade Spider are two of the most reinterpreted putter designs in modern golf. With the success of L.A.B. Golf's DF3 putter and the introduction of Odyssey’s newest Square 2 Square putters, perhaps the DF3 is about to join that list.

1 mins

PXG Bat Attack ZT putter £429

The second model in PXG’s Zero Torque putter collection, the Bat Attack ZT, will look to build on the momentum of the PXG Allan putter, released last year.

2 mins

DINGLE LINKS

The long journey west, across the Dingle Peninsula, feels like it can only end with you driving into the Atlantic Ocean. But there is a final, glorious stop before you get that far.

1 mins

TRIUMPHANT RETURN

Bill Elliott looks ahead to the third Open Championship at Royal Portrush in his homeland and wonders who, if anyone, can stop Scottie Scheffler adding the Claret Jug to his bulging trophy cabinet

10+ mins

TIME TO SHINE

With strong recent form on the PGA Tour and a runnerup finish to his name last time at Portrush, could Tommy Fleetwood finally add the Claret Jug to his CV this July?

9 mins

HOMETOWN HERO

Fred Daly, the first Northern Irishman to win a Major, was born and bred and died in Portrush. Robin Barwick looks back on the life of a local legend

9 mins

8 COMMON FAULTS...FIXED!

Play better golf with these simple tips and drills...

5 mins

Adjust your set-up to drive it straighter

This is the driver set-up position that has been coached for years. Okay, I've exaggerated it a bit, but most golfers will have been taught to set the ball just inside the lead heel and lean back as here, the idea being that you must hit up on the ball with the driver. What if I told you to try something different?

1 mins

How do I improve my pace on long- range putts?

A lot of golfers fix their attention on the object (the ball) and not the target (the hole) on long putts.

2 mins

How to chip to a raised green

Pre-shot preparation to determine the landing area is the key to success with this chip, along with distance control.

1 mins

Luffenham Heath

Rutland's claim to fame is that it is England's smallest county, wedged into a triangular area just 18 miles long and up to 17 miles wide between Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Although small in size, the county does boast a very fine Harry Colt/Charles Alison heathland course that is big in stature, where golf has a real middle-of-nowhere feel to it.

1 mins

Star quality

Jonny Leighfield gets to briefly hang out with the jetset on his visit to the UAE for the official opening of Al Zorah's new clubhouse in Ajman

3 mins

West Yorkshire

Rob Smith takes to moor, heath and hill to further expand his golfing CV in the western reaches of England's most golf course-rich county

3 mins

BUBBLING UNDER

Rob Smith reveals his must-play selections from the treasure chest of courses that rank among the Next 100 just outside our UK&I Top 100 list...

6 mins

Find more fairways

Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Keith Wood shares his thoughts on how best to find the short grass more often from the tee

2 mins

Everyone should have this club in their bag... (but very few do)

Deputy editor Joel Tadman, who plays off 2, puts the rarely used 4-hybrid up against its long-iron equivalent. Could this be just the club for you?

3 mins

5 old clubs still used on tour

Many of the world's best players play with equipment that is several club generations old, especially when it comes to fairway woods.

3 mins

The key to reading greens

Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach John Howells suggests various methods to suit different types of golfer

1 mins

What club should take the 14th spot in your golf bag?

The rules of golf say you’re allowed to carry up to 14 clubs, so you might as well do so. Choosing the right weapon to complete your set-up could just transform your game...

3 mins

How often should you upgrade your golf clubs?

The balancing act between finding gear that you love and trust and moving with technology can be a tricky one. Here are six questions you should ask yourself when considering when, why and how often to upgrade various types of club...

3 mins

Toughen up your practice

If you really want to see improvements on the course and reap the full benefits of all your hard labour, you need to challenge yourself during your practice sessions. PGA professional Joe Ferguson explains how...

3 mins

The surprise club that's in high demand

Many of the world's best players are now carrying a 7-wood, so perhaps it's time you added one to your bag too. Here's why...

3 mins

How to play tight tee shots

Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Andrew Reynolds suggests three ways to cope when the fairway you're facing closes in on you

1 mins

Best value bag in 2025

The price of golf clubs is on the rise, but that doesn't mean you can't find high-performing affordable options. Our team of equipment writers select their favourite models...

2 mins

5 clubs every high- handicapper should consider...

PGA professional Joe Ferguson plays in a lot of pro-am events, so is well placed to offer advice to high-handicap players, especially when it comes to equipment. Here, he suggests five clubs that could potentially make the game easier for them

2 mins

Where to spend and where to save money on your kit

Golf gear is getting more expensive, so choices have to be made over the priorities. Here's our top buying advice for each area of the bag and beyond

3 mins

Top tips for selling your clubs

When you’re looking to upgrade or refresh your bag, the more you can get for your unwanted clubs, the better. Here’s how to optimise your return...

2 mins

The changing face of women’s golf

Alison Root welcomes the progress being made in the quest to encourage and increase female involvement in golf, before highlighting the areas to focus on if things are to improve yet further

3 mins

Followers of fashion

Women's golf clothing has evolved beyond all recognition and very much for the better in the 21st century

2 mins

Find the right clubs for your game

When it comes to the clubs you use, getting it right in every area from tee to green can really help you to get the very most out of your golf game

3 mins

Custom-fit clubs: the power to change your game

If your clubs don't suit your swing, you're making the game harder than it need be. A custom-fit holds the key to realising your true potential

2 mins

Life begins at 30

Lexi Thompson is the latest female golfer to step away from a full-time playing career at an early age, with tour golf still part of her life, but a much less prominent one

9 mins

The 6 biggest mistakes women golfers make

Bunker play issues

3 mins

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Golf Monthly Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Sports

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Golf Monthly is a monthly golf magazine published in the United Kingdom by Future plc. It was first published in 1979 and is currently the best-selling golf magazine in the UK.

Golf Monthly covers all aspects of golf, including news, features, instruction, and equipment reviews. It also has a strong focus on the latest courses and travel destinations.

Golf Monthly is a popular read for many golfers, and is known for its in-depth coverage and expert analysis. It is also a good source of information for those new to the game.

Here are some of the things you can expect from Golf Monthly magazine:

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* Interviews with golfers, coaches, and other figures from the golf world

* Instruction from top PGA Tour professionals

* Equipment reviews of the latest clubs and balls

* Features on the latest courses and travel destinations

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