Golf Monthly Editor's Letter May 2014 Issue

Golf Monthly Editor's Letter for the May 2014 issue, includes Michael Harris giving his thoughts on the past month and what can be found in the May 2014 issue

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Golf Monthly Editor's Letter May 2014 Issue

Editor's Letter May 2014 Issue

Welcome to your new look Golf Monthly! This issue sees the debut of a fresh design that showcases lots of new sections and features.

Our aim is to offer you even more entertainment and value for money and many of the changes we’ve made are as direct result of the feedback you gave us in last year’s reader survey which over 5,000 of you responded to.

It’s been very much a team effort with everyone contributing ideas and inspiration but I’d like to offer a special doff of the cap to managing editor Alex Narey and art editor Stephanie Atkinson who have led the revamp.

The changes are too many to list individually but my personal favourites include new columns from Tony Jacklin and playing editor, Andy Sullivan, a stunning new section at the front of magazine and a bonus tips section at the back that aims to help you get better, quicker.

Talking of speedy improvement on the last page you’ll find the inspirational story of GM reader Gary Cassells who picked up a golf club for the first time in 2011 and made it to category 1 by the end of last year!

This new ‘I did it’ page has meant the editor at large Bill Elliott’s column has moved home. You’ll now find his wise words on page xx and he’s also written a quite superb piece on rivalry in the professional game and why we need more of it in 2014.

I hope you like the new look and features and please do let us know what you think either by letter, email or social media.

Email: michael_harris@ipcmedia.com Twitter: @MikeHarrisGolf

 

Nick Bonfield
Features Editor

Nick Bonfield joined Golf Monthly in 2012 after graduating from Exeter University and earning an NCTJ-accredited journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon. He is responsible for managing production of the magazine, sub-editing, writing, commissioning and coordinating all features across print and online. Most of his online work is opinion-based and typically centres around the Majors and significant events in the global golfing calendar. Nick has been an avid golf fan since the age of ten and became obsessed with the professional game after watching Mike Weir and Shaun Micheel win The Masters and PGA Championship respectively in 2003. In his time with Golf Monthly, he's interviewed the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Jose Maria Olazabal, Henrik Stenson, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Billy Horschel and has ghost-written columns for Westwood, Wayne Riley, Matthew Southgate, Chris Wood and Eddie Pepperell. Nick is a 12-handicap golfer and his favourite courses include Old Head, Sunningdale New, Penha Longha, Valderrama and Bearwood Lakes. If you have a feature pitch for Nick, please email nick.bonfield@futurenet.com with 'Pitch' in the subject line. Nick is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade M1 Fairway wood: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Hybrid: Ping Crossover Irons (4-9): Nike Vapor Speed Wedges: Cleveland CBX Full Face, 56˚, Titleist Vokey SM4, 60˚ Putter: testing in progress! Ball: TaylorMade TP5x