Barry Plummer

3 days ago | golfmonthly.com | Barry Plummer |Pete Finch

There is no better feeling in golf than standing on the tee box and flushing one straight down the middle, but finding more fairways can be a difficult target to achieve for amateur golfers. Despite a desire to improve your accuracy on the golf course, it appears the odds of finding the short grass might be slightly against you - according to the latest Shot Scope data.

6 days ago | golfmonthly.com | Barry Plummer |Ben Emerson

Let me start by saying, I feel your pain. I too have spent round after round zig-zagging around the course trying to put together a respectable score - often spending most of the time well away from my playing partners who regularly occupy the fairway. Before, I never really grasped how an oversight in my pre-shot routine, specifically relating to my shot selection, was negatively impacting my ability to not only navigate my way around the golf course but also score well.

1 week ago | golfmonthly.com | Barry Plummer |Michael A. Weston |Sarah Bennett

So many amateur golfers neglect their short game, leading to precious shots being frittered away and scorecards being destroyed in the process. Those that do focus on their short game will work on the best bunker tips or dive deep into how to hit chip shots effectively, but it's also important to remember that creativity and variety is paramount around the greens.

1 week ago | golfmonthly.com | Barry Plummer

As I head to the first of the four tricky par-3 holes at my home course, Sand Moor Golf Club, I know that I am about to reach a pivotal point in my round. My performance on these short holes can often make or break my round, and according to the data it appears I am not alone. Understanding how to play par-3s with a clear and consistent strategy is obviously key, but how well does the average amateur golfer perform? You may likeHow Close To The Pin Do Amateur Golfers Hit Their Approach Shots?

1 week ago | golfmonthly.com | Barry Plummer |Andrew Jones

We all know that short putts can make our break a round of golf, and with the 2025 golf season now in full swing this is not the time to be floundering on the greens. Competitive rounds are back underway, you've invested in one of the best putters of 2025 and you've combed through the best putting tips and drills to get yourself ready... but, there is one problem.