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

Fox rises to the Open challenge of Royal Birkdale

Asian Tour realigns with DP World Tour

Which offers the better experience: a tough championship venue or pleasant parkland stroll?

Ryan Fox • The New Zealander earned his maiden Major title with a clutch finish at Royal Birkdale

How to prevent a ‘chicken wing’

Cape Cornwall Club • Rob Smith feels completely at home on and off the course at this charming golf resort, idyllically situated not far from mainland England’s westernmost point at Land’s End

Titleist GTS300 mini driver £499

Cleveland RTZ 2 wedge from £159

ENNISCRONE

Is the non-raking of bunkers reaching epidemic proportions? • After recent experiences, Jeremy Ellwood is concerned that fewer golfers these days seem bothered about how they leave a bunker for those following

Wayne Riley • A former member of the European Tour and two-time winner, Wayne is part of the Sky Sports golf team. He writes exclusively for Golf Monthly

Alison Root • Alison Root is Golf Monthly’s women’s golf editor. You can find her on Instagram@rootalison

“THE MAJORS SEPARATE THE GREATS FROM EVERYONE ELSE. I’D LOVE TO WIN ANOTHER ONE” • Matt Fitzpatrick has established himself as England’s top golfer thanks to four wins since November. Now he is targeting more Majors and maybe even Ryder Cup success alongside brother Alex

GOING FOR BROKE • Ben Griffin walked away from professional golf after a difficult 2019. Now, he’s a three-time PGA Tour winner and Ryder Cup player. He tells Robin Barwick about his journey…

A shot at glory • Two of the Golf Monthly gear team give up the day job for a crack at playing in golf’s oldest Major. Could either of them make it through Regional Qualifying for The Open Championship?

Crime and punishment • Fergus Bisset outlines five of the most heinous golfing misdemeanours and how they should be dealt with

BUILD A BETTER SWING • Ten ways to better understand your individual set-up and action

Understanding lag in your golf swing

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Are you pushing or pulling your putts?

Favour your lead side to improve your short-game strikes

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GOLF BAGS

Six incredible pre-owned clubs that offer real value • Sam De’Ath dives into the second-hand market with our friends at GolfClub4Cash to find some extraordinary bargains among clubs from the relatively recent past

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Voyage of discovery • Sam Tremlett visits Another Place, The Machrie on the Hebridean island of Islay to enjoy fine golf, exquisite food and, of course, a dram or two

East Lothian • Scotland’s Golf Coast boasts tremendous depth and variety. Joel Tadman recently experienced a championship test and three other gems

MacKenzie’s Irish adventure • After a trip to Cork Golf Club, Jeremy Ellwood discovers that the bulk of the great architect’s work in Ireland took place in and around this southern city

Nine-hole courses with accommodation • Not everyone has time for a full 18 each day on a golfing trip, so these nine-holers where you can also stay offer an excellent alternative

Bill Elliott • Golf Monthly’s editor-at-large and Golf Ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK

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