CATEGORIES
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS
Jeremy Ellwood heads back down to one-time Open venue Prince's on the Kent coast to check out the fruits of five years' hard work
Casa de Campo Teeth of the Dog
This stunning course in the Dominican Republic was designed by legendary architect Pete Dye
COURSES
Farnham Golf Club, just east of the Surrey market town, celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2021 having started life as a nine-holer in 1896. Jack White then assisted in the extension to 18 in 1904, the same year he triumphed in The Open Championship.
The spirit
Rob Smith joined the field for the 2022 Golf Monthly forum fundraising day for Help For Heroes, which raised a fantastic and vitally needed £11,000...
OPERATION: AVOID DOUBLE FIGURES
After a long run of worryingly poor form, Jeremy Ellwood enjoyed a driver-to-putter Ping fitting in his quest to retain a single-figure handicap
All roads lead to Rome
Sky commentators Mark Roe and Jay Townsend were in complete agreement – the 5-iron Guido Migliozzi fired to the 72nd green to set up his French Open triumph was the best shot seen on the DP World Tour in 2022.
STEPPING BACK IN TIME
Fergus Bisset travels to Prestwick to play the original 12-hole Open course, laid out to celebrate the 150th running of the event, with hickories...
FLYING FOX
With two wins and a string of top-ten finishes, the big-hitting 35-year-old Kiwi has scaled new heights on the DP World Tour in 2022
Sarah Stirk
The relentless nature of the professional game means there’s never a shortage of talking points, but two recent winners have really stood out for me.
Wayne Riley
It's been a tumultuous year in professional golf for reasons don't need to go into again, so it was great to see such a riveting climax to the DP World Tour season.
THE GAME
Rahm makes history with Dubai hat-trick
YOUR VIEW
The pick of the letters and emails to hit the Golf Monthly offices this month
"Being a Major Champion is Incredibly Special"
Matt Cradock plays a round with Georgia Hall to discuss her career to date and find out what you can learn from a Major Champion
How to rediscover your rhythm
INSTRUCTION FAULT FIXER
POWER UP YOUR GAME!
Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Keith Wood suggests five potential areas to investigate in your quest for a more powerful swing
What does the PGA Tour's grand plan mean for golf?
How will it change the landscape of the professional game and who will be the big winners and losers?
Titleist TSR metalwoods from £289
THE GAME LAUNCH OF THE MONTH
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
A round of golf is often a rollercoaster of emotions, but these ten phrases will bring comfort to anyone...
A PICTURE OF HEALTH
Fergus Bisset speaks to Phil Anderton, chief development officer at The R&A, to hear about how the governing body's drive on golf and health could provide a massive boost to global participation
PLENTY TO SMILE ABOUT
Colin Montgomerie discusses his highlights from an extremely successful individual and Ryder Cup career
THE PATH TO GREATNESS
Brian Wacker looks back on an extremely significant season for Justin Thomas, both on and off the course
LIVING THE HIGH LIFE
Jeremy Ellwood and GM editor Mike Harris enjoy golf up in the clouds on a whistle-stop tour of the Cotswolds
How should I tackle a plugged bunker lie?
INSTRUCTION: ASK THE EXPERTS
Lily May Humphreys
The LET star offers some pointers to help you think better, practise more efficiently and hit it further
Hole out with confidence
INSTRUCTION SAVE PAR
Billy Foster's top five strategy tips
Matt Fitzpatrick's caddie shares his favourite advice for amateur golfers
Phil Kenyon - putting coach
Matt Fitzpatrick's long-time putting coach on his development, professionalism and abilities with the flat-stick
Mike Walker - swing coach
he Stack deserves a lot of credit for his recent success, but it came with its challenges.
The making of a Major Champion
Find out about the team effort that helped pave the way to Matt Fitzpatrick's US Open success
THE 10 HARDEST SHOTS IN GOLF
Golf is tough, and some situations on the course demand an extra degree of skill and/or self belief. Fergus Bisset runs through the most nerve-jangling scenarios...