16 Of The Best Pictures 2017

Here are some of our favourite snaps of 2017

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We've seen some stunning golf photography in 2017. Here are some of our favourites...

16 Of The Best Pictures 2017

Sergio Garcia - Masters

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Sergio Garcia tees off the 18th during this year's Masters final round. He, of course, went on to win his first major in a playoff over Justin Rose.

Rory McIlroy - US Open

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The Ulsterman's trademark followthrough is seen in silhouette-form during practice for this year's US Open.

Jordan Spieth - Travelers Championship

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Jordan Spieth celebrates with caddie Michael Greller after holing a bunker shot to beat Daniel Berger in a playoff for his 10th PGA Tour title.

Justin Thomas - USPGA Championship

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Justin Thomas holds the Wanamaker Trophy after sealing his first major title at this year's tournament at Quail Hollow.

Tyrrell Hatton - Dunhill Links

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The Englishman tees off the 7th at Kingsbarns during this year's Dunhill Links Championship. He successfully defended the title.

Ian Poulter - Nedbank Golf Challenge

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Poults feeds some monkeys at the Gary Player CC in practice for this year's Nedbank Golf Challenge.

Justin Thomas - Tournament of Champions

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JT in full flow, launching one down the 13th in the Tournament of Champions final round at Kapalua. The American won the tournament for his 3rd PGA Tour title.

Jon Rahm - Farmers Insurance Open

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The Spaniard celebrates after holing a 60-footer for eagle to win his first title as a pro at Torrey Pines in January.

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Martin Laird - Waste Manegement Phoenix Open

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The Scot walks down the fairway at TPC Scottsdale and has company.

Rickie Fowler - Honda Classic

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Rickie plays out of the pine straw, with the moment of impact caught perfectly in this snap from Sam Greenwood.

Dustin Johnson - The Masters

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DJ is surrounded by the world's media after pulling out of the season's first major...which he was favourite for. The world #1 fell down the stairs and injured himself.

Alex Noren - BMW PGA Championship

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The Swede celebrates winning his ninth European Tour title in fashion, spraying fans with champagne with his face pictured behind.

Jordan Spieth - The Open

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The Champion Golfer of the Year let's a young fan touch the Claret Jug.

Solheim Cup - Des Moines Golf and Country Club

The US team celebrate Solheim Cup victory after defeating Europe 16.5 - 11.5 in Iowa.

Lee Westwood - Nedbank Golf Challenge

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Westy warms up on the stunning Gary Player CC driving range with a perfectly blue sky in the background.

Georgia Hall - Dubai Ladies Classic

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The Englishwoman hits a shot in front of the towering Dubai skyline.

 

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Elliott Heath
News Editor

Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He manages the Golf Monthly news team as well as our large Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. He covered the 2022 Masters from Augusta National as well as five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews. His first Open was in 2017 at Royal Birkdale, when he walked inside the ropes with Jordan Spieth during the Texan's memorable Claret Jug triumph. He has played 35 of our Top 100 golf courses, with his favourites being both Sunningdales, Woodhall Spa, Western Gailes, Old Head and Turnberry. He has been obsessed with the sport since the age of 8 and currently plays off of a six handicap. His golfing highlights are making albatross on the 9th hole on the Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa, shooting an under-par round, playing in the Aramco Team Series on the Ladies European Tour and making his one and only hole-in-one at the age of 15 - a long time ago now!


Elliott is currently playing:


Driver: Titleist TSR4

3 wood: Titleist TSi2

Hybrids: Titleist 816 H1

Irons: Mizuno MP5 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore 50, 54, 58

Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG #5

Ball: Srixon Z Star XV