A message from the editor, Neil Tappin:
The vagaries of the magazine production cycle mean I am sitting down to write my editor’s letter on the Monday after the US Open. Pinehurst No.2 was a stage befitting of such an exciting tournament and Bryson DeChambeau deserves huge praise for the sheer grit and determination that enabled him to capture his second Major title.
It was a tournament that will also live long in the memory as a reminder of just how cruel this sport can be. Rory McIlroy, having clearly learned difficult lessons from other Major Championship near-misses, played with power and control, with a deft touch and with the patience of a seasoned professional.
And then, right at the very end, the golfing gods struck and two relatively straightforward short putts slipped by. All that hard work and brilliant play was undermined in a flash. It was tough to watch.
Finding a silver lining in all of this is a challenge up there with those devilishly quick Pinehurst greens, but with The Open Championship just around the corner, McIlroy can’t afford to stew for long. Shortly after Royal Troon, the world’s best men and women will be in Paris for the Olympics Games.
To get you in the mood, we’ve combined preview pieces around The Open and the Olympics with some game-changing instruction advice to help all areas of your game. No matter whether you are watching, playing or both, there should be plenty within this issue to get your teeth into...
FREE Royal Troon Strokesaver & Ping Fitting Guide
We've teamed up with Strokesaver to bring you a FREE pocket guide to Open Championship venue Royal Troon, which will enhance the viewing experience of the tournament for any golf fan. On top of that, we've partnered with Ping to bring you a FREE iron-fitting guide to help you build your perfect set.
Xander Schauffele Exclusive
Xander Schauffele recently claimed his maiden Major Championship title at the US PGA. Now, he’s setting his sights on The Open at Troon and defending his Olympic Gold Medal in Paris.
Open Championship Preview
Bill Elliott looks forward to another gruelling week of golf at Royal Troon, where the world’s finest players are always tested to their limits.
The Finest Instruction
Our Top 50 Coaches have every part of your game covered so you can make this season your best yet.
Georgia Hall Exclusive
With the AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews, the Olympics and the Solheim Cup still to come, Georgia Hall has everything in place for a summer charge.
Olympics Preview
The Olympic golf tournaments for men and women take place at Le Golf National near Paris from August 1 to 10. Fergus Bisset gives the lowdown on golf at the Games.
The Hottest New Gear
We feature 21 pages of the best new equipment to hit the market this month, including our guide to the best drivers of 2024 and our biggest ever putter test.
The Best Courses You Can Play
Our team of course experts travel the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland to bring you a mix of well-known clubs and hidden gems to add to your wish list. This month we also include a special feature on what makes a Golf Monthly Top 100 course.
