Golf Monthly

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Golf Monthly is the market-leading magazine brand in the UK in a sport that continues to grow and grow. Golf Monthly is a lively and welcoming brand targeted at good golfers who are regular players - and keen to get even better. With over 100 years of heritage and authority behind it, it represents the real 'voice of golf' with leading columnists, top players and unrivalled coverage of equipment and instruction. The Golf Monthly brand also has a strong and growing presence in digital publishing, with a popular website delivering over 1 million page impressions each month, and a strong following on the key social media platforms.

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Golf Monthly

YOUR VIEW • The pick of the letters and emails to hit the Golf Monthly offices this month

CROSSWORD

THE GAME

R&A and USGA introduce new local rule to limit driver length

GOOD MONTH BAD MONTH

Numbers game

Who will win more Majors: Jordan Spieth or Collin Morikawa?

Erik van Rooyen

SHORT GAME

Ten minutes to tee-off • Top 25 Coach Clive Tucker suggests how best to fill the final few minutes on the putting green before you play

The dream level-par round: 18 straight pars or an equal mix of birdies, pars and bogeys?

Shane Lowry • The Irishman made his debut for Europe in the recent Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits

Callaway Apex UW £299

Hardelot (Les Pins)

Wayne Riley

Sarah Stirk

MAX YOUR GAME • Nick Dougherty shares his favourite tips to help you shoot lower scores when it matters

WHAT’S IN THE BAG? • Nick Dougherty explains the clubs he uses and why he chose them

BLAZING A TRAIL • Viktor Hovland only turned pro just over two years ago, but he is fast becoming one of Europe’s brightest stars

SCANDINAVIAN MASTERS

Life of a Bagman • From player tantrums to lifting Majors, we get the inside track from four of the game’s most respected caddies

BREAKING THE SPEED BARRIER • Speedgolf may sound like a crazy alternative to the traditional way of playing, but as Alex Narey discovers, it could give you a timely lift if you are seeking to improve your game on the course

WILLETT TAKES IT DOWN • On September 19 & 20, Luke was crowned British Open Speedgolf champion. Here’s how he did it…

DREAMS SWEDE • Anna Nordqvist tells us about her thrilling 2021, which included victory in the AIG Women’s Open and Solheim Cup success

Play better this winter

Brush up on your ball-striking

ASK THE EXPERTS

How to play the flop shot

Bernd Wiesberger

RULES

Your queries resolved

Misunderstood Rules

Test your knowledge

Mizuno T22 Wedge £155

Cobra King Tec Hybrid £239

Ping Glide Forged Pro Wedge £199

SkyCaddie SX550 GPS £379.95

Should you try a 48-inch driver?

Best 2021 laser rangefinders

Winter Gear Special 2021 • Our showcase of the best clothing and accessories to help keep you warm and dry out on the course this winter

Waterproofs

Mid-layers

Essentials

St Patrick’s Links

The new golfing landscape

Late-season greens

DORSET • Two courses in the north of the county headline our latest visit to this beautiful part of the world

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT • Rob Smith looks at two very different renovations which show the passion and commitment that make up a golfing labour of love

Peter Alliss designs • To commemorate the loss of the great man a year ago this month, we look at five of his golf course design collaborations

Bill Elliott

Get off to a flying start

Something for the weekend • While it...