Michael A. Weston

2 days ago | golfmonthly.com | Michael A. Weston

When it comes to the most sought after golf clubs, the first that come to mind are putters. Brands such as Scotty Cameron and Odyssey have a history of releasing limited runs of special models, and if you have one of these, there’s a chance the value may have soared since its release. There are some fantastic stories about rare golf clubs selling for huge sums of money, especially putters.

6 days ago | golfmonthly.com | Michael A. Weston

A lot of people, golfers and non-golfers, are of the opinion that golf has a few outdated rules - no changing shoes in the car park, absolutely no cell phones (anywhere), gender specific tees, the interview process… to name but a few. Perhaps the most debated topic at golf clubs, however (other than handicaps) is whether golf should have a dress code. Some feel it's time we abandoned them altogether. Personally, I like to wear golf clothing (jeans, no, jogging pants, no).

1 week ago | golfmonthly.com | Michael A. Weston

Ten years, eight months and four days - that's how long it took for Rory McIlroy to win his fifth Major Championship. Number four came at Valhalla on August 10, 2014. Back then, after he'd just won the PGA Championship just a few weeks after lifting the Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool, he was the heir-apparent to Tiger Woods. Who would have thought he'd go more than a decade without winning another one of the four most coveted trophies in the game?

1 week ago | golfmonthly.com | Michael A. Weston

It's hard to imagine quite how nervous Rory McIlroy must have been feeling before his final round on Sunday. "Unbelievably nervous," is what he told reporters afterwards, as he donned his Green Jacket, looking relieved and very much suited to his newest item of clothing. Whether or not the good luck message he received from Angel Cabrera beforehand helped to settled his nerves, we don't know, but McIlroy described it as a "nice touch".

1 week ago | golfmonthly.com | Michael A. Weston

It takes a special kind of achievement for so many big names from the world of sport to offer congratulations all at once. And, let's be clear, this one was very special achievement. McIlroy's incredible victory at The Masters saw him finally complete the career Grand Slam and join an exclusive group of just six golfers.