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

Horschel makes Wentworth his second home

Ryder Cup captains confirm LIV golfers will be considered

SHORT GAME

MacIntyre sorry for criticism of Road Hole

Hole-in-one or albatross: which would you prefer to achieve?

Matteo Manassero

How to start the backswing

Tewkesbury Park • GM editor Neil Tappin heads down to Gloucestershire to spend a couple of days at this popular hotel, taking on the picturesque Deerpark and Acorn courses

Billy Horschel • The Floridian won the BMW PGA Championship for the second time on the West course at Wentworth

PXG Allan putter £429

Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 push trolley from £299

TERRAS DA COMPORTA - DUNAS

Wayne Riley

Alison Root

THE SMILING ASSASSIN • Twelve months ago, Viktor Hovland had the world at his feet, but some tinkering with his technique led to a slump in form. We look at what 2025 has in store for the happy-go-lucky Norwegian…

Green keeper for the day… • Dan Parker gets an early alarm call to learn the ropes with Edgbaston Golf Club’s course manager, Jake Field

“I WANT TO PROVE I’M STILL A GREAT PLAYER” • We hear from Cameron Smith about what makes him tick, how he approaches the Majors and what to expect from him next year…

A TIME FOR HEROES • Torrential rain couldn’t prevent the 2024 Golf Monthly forum fundraising event for Help For Heroes from delivering a brilliant day of golf and fun. Rob Smith was at West Surrey GC and has almost dried out…

Open to all • In late September, Woburn Golf Club hosted a First Green field trip to show local children how classroom learning can be applied in the world of work

PUTT LIKE A PRO • Turn three into two and two into one more often on the greens

Flush your fairway woods

How much loft should I use when chipping?

The long, lazy lob shot

RULES

TAYLORMADE P7CB IRON £179 PER CLUB

PXG XTREME TOUR BALL £45 PER DOZEN

CALLAWAY APEX Ai200 IRON £169 PER CLUB

VOICE CADDIE T11 PRO GPS WATCH £379

EQUIPMENT

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GAME-IMPROVEMENT IRONS

WINTER GEAR SPECIAL • We showcase a selection of the best golf apparel and accessories for the upcoming winter season, all of which are designed to keep you comfortable on the course

WATERPROOFS

MID-LAYERS

ESSENTIALS

Conwy

Mauritius • This outstandingly beautiful treasure island is home to a number of equally scenic and enjoyable golf courses

South London • Jeremy Ellwood ventures a short way north to finally play a lesser-known Harry Colt course in Surrey and spend the night in the hotel around which it plays

Just like riding a bike… • Nic Armitage cycled round the island of Ireland to raise money for charity, playing some of its best golf courses along the way. Here, he reflects on his epic journey…

The Alister MacKenzie legacy • The great man’s design and remodelling work shines on brightly at many courses

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

WELCOME

5 MUST-TRY DRILLS YOU CAN DO AT HOME

WHICH HOME SET-UP IS RIGHT FOR YOU? • Home set-ups and simulators can be considerable investments and, with a growing number of options, you need to make sure your purchase ticks the right boxes for you. Here’s our guide to what to expect at various price points…

6 WAYS PRACTISING IN A SIMULATOR CAN IMPROVE YOUR GAME

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