A message from the editor, Neil Tappin:
By the time you pick up this issue of Golf Monthly, January will be creeping towards an end, with the faint hope of brighter, less muddy golfing days on the horizon. It’s only natural to look ahead, so to be bold and risk setting myself up for a fall, here’s my 2025 prediction... Europe will win the Ryder Cup in New York.
If Europe is to pull off a famous victory, one key protagonist will be our cover star, Ludvig Aberg. Watching him compete over the last 18 months, you’d think the 25-year-old Swede had a decade of top-level golf under his belt. His poise under pressure allied to his obvious natural attributes makes him one of golf’s brightest prospects. Our exclusive interview offers a fascinating window into the mindset of a superstar in the making.
Also in this issue, rather than trying to predict how men’s professional golf might come back together in 2025, we asked Fergus Bisset to focus his crystal ball on the players themselves. He makes the case for a group of male and female golfers he expects to break through for the first time or emerge as contenders on the biggest stages.
What this piece and Mark Townsend’s interview with Lottie Woad highlight beautifully is the rich pool of talent waiting to burst through. Inevitably, these players will look to Aberg’s meteoric rise for inspiration. For the Swede, a successful 2025 would likely involve Ryder Cup victory on US soil. Whatever happens, the next chapter in his career will be one worth paying attention to. I can’t wait!
See below for more highlights from the issue...
Play your Best In 2025
Start the 2025 season with a bang with help from our Top 50 Coaches. This month we feature John Howells' guide to the perfect backswing, Ben Emerson's tips on how to chip in the wind and plenty more.
Ludvig Aberg Exclusive
Ludvig Aberg tells us about his fast start to life as a professional, and how his eyes are now set on climbing higher still in 2025 following a slight pause for surgery last September.
25 Players To Watch In 2025
Fergus Bisset selects 25 players to look out for in 2025. From rising stars to household names, these men and women could be in line for stellar seasons.
The Hottest New Gear
We feature all of the best new equipment to hit the market this month, including a first look at the Callaway Elyte range and much more.
Lottie Woad Exclusive
With her stock rising exponentially in 2024, many are predicting the brightest of futures for Lottie Woad in the paid ranks when she decides to make the leap. She tells us about her plans for the coming year and beyond...
Know The Rules
Make sure you don't get caught out on the course this year with the help of our dedicated Rules section.
Peter Odemwingie
Peter Odemwingie, the former Stoke, West Brom and Nigeria footballer, is now a qualified PGA professional. He tells Adrian Back about his unlikely journey from kicking a ball to hitting one…
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.
