Golf Monthly

Nucleus testing publication for PRISM schedule

In praise of Rory

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

Masterful Olesen ends winless spell in style

MONTH IN PICTURES

GOOD MONTH BAD MONTH

Stars divided over Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series as field takes shape

Numbers game

Should Saudi Golf League participants be banned from the Ryder Cup?

Scott Hend

SHORT GAME

Crisp up your ball-striking • Top 50 Coach Neil Marr suggests a simple but safe visual reminder on the ground to get you striking your irons better

Take part in the Macmillan Longest Day Golf Challenge! • Sign up to play 72 holes of golf in one day and do your bit to raise money for people living with cancer

Pablo Larrazabal • The Spaniard has already won twice on the DP World Tour in 2022

SPTTED ON TOUR

GEAR NEWS ROUND-UP

Would you rather play a traditional or modern links course?

What golf looked like in...

Cobra King Forged Tec irons £999

Skechers 2022 Go Golf shoes £80-£140

Quinta do Lago

Wayne Riley

Sarah Stirk

What is the On Course Foundation? • The charity has, through golf, helped more than 850 military veterans and is undertaking a significant fundraising challenge around the 150th Open

“I love what I’m doing” • Garrett Johnston sits down with four-time Major Champion Rory McIlroy to discuss his philosophy, his career to date and what keeps him motivated

UNUSUAL GOLF’S MOST ROUNDS • We consider some of the most improbable rounds in the history of competitive golf, from epic play-offs and monumental comebacks to astonishing displays of folly

ON TOP OF THE WORLD • Garrett Johnston talks to Scottie Scheffler and those closest to him about his rapid rise

AN ODE TO PITCH & PUTT • Dan Davies tells us about his love of this short form of the game and how it’s inspired him to create his own back-garden course

DYNA MIC DUO • There will never be a Ryder Cup partnership quite like it again. Jose Maria Olazabal reflects on what made his sensational alliance with his great friend Seve Ballesteros work so brilliantly

RESULTS

BRIDGING THE GENDER DIVIDE • The R&A launched its Women in Golf Charter four years ago as part of a drive to increase female participation and employment within the industry. Alison Root assesses progress to date

PLAY BETTER THIS WEEKEND • Former World No.1 Nelly Korda reveals her gameplan for shooting lower scores

Curing too short a backswing

ASK THE EXPERTS

How to play the half pitch

Can wearable technology help improve your game?

Somerset Gold • Award-winning Clevedon Golf Club is a true gem offering a supremely well-maintained course and a friendly welcome

The three-minute search

Your queries resolved

Foursomes Rules

Test your knowledge

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Up against

Cleveland CBX ZipCore wedge £139.99

Motocaddy 2022 S1 electric trolley £599.99

Ecco Biom C4 shoe £210

The Comfort zone • Skechers’ largest golf shoe collection focuses more than ever on comfort, support, cushioning and traction

ASK OUR EXPERT

Why you should buy or upgrade your trolley in 2022

HEAD TO HEAD

Best 2022 putters

MAKING A SPLASH • Nikon laser rangefinders deliver accurate yardages to help you make the right choices on strategy and club selection and get the most out of your game

GPS/lasers

Dundonald

Sparing the axe

Filling in the gaps

MY CLUB

AROUND DUBLIN • On the outskirts of Ireland’s...