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Why Modern Golf Club Governance Needs Real Reform… Not Just Ticked Boxes

PGA Professional Katie Dawkins on moving from token representation to true power behind closed doors

Golf Monthly · Sep 1

‘What the hell just happened?’: Ryan Fox on his Open triumph and famous sporting family

New Zealander has returned home with the Claret Jug in tow after stepping out of his father’s shadow

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25

The Open 2026: Ryan Fox wins the Open – as it happened

Hole-by-hole report: New Zealand’s Ryan Fox kept his cool on the 18th green to get his hands on the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

I've Covered 47 Open Championships, Including Six At Royal Birkdale. I Know Where I'll Be Putting My Money

Editor-at-large Bill Elliott reflects on Birkdale Opens past, the recent course changes and, of course, who might get their hands on the coveted Claret Jug

Golf Monthly · Jul 14

The Fascinating Story Behind Royal Birkdale's Iconic Art Deco Clubhouse

Royal Birkdale's clubhouse is one of the most iconic in golf, and there's a brilliant backstory on how it came to be

Golf Monthly · Jul 14

I Asked Every Golf Monthly Staff Member For Their Open Picks. Here's Who We're Going For...

It's set to be a wide open 154th Open at Royal Birkdale...so who are the GM team picking to win, or challenge for, the Claret Jug?

Golf Monthly · Jul 13

8 Notable Names Who Missed The Cut At The Genesis Scottish Open

The World No.1, Major winners and Ryder Cup stars were among the notable names who failed to make the two-under-par cutline at The Renaissance Club

Golf Monthly · Jul 11

Which Is The Cheapest (And Most Expensive) Men's Major To Attend?

The four men's Majors are among the biggest events in golf, but how much are ticket prices for each?

Golf Monthly · Jun 20

I Drive The Ball 240 Yards, So It's Wrong That Even I Find Many Golf Courses A Total Slog For Women

PGA Professional Katie Dawkins on the design flaws stripping the fun from the women's game and making golf courses fairer for everyone

Golf Monthly · Jun 2

Ranking the Best British Open Venues of All Time, Past and Present

The rich history of golf’s oldest championship is as much about the venues as the champions, and Bob Harig lists them all.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2025