Robert Karlsson

A look behind the scenes at the Open 2014 and the Royal Liverpool Golf Course

Hoylake crowds

It's only Tuesday of Open week but the crowds are already out in force at Hoylake!

Open Arms

The Open Arms... currently closed.

Bunkers at Hoylake

Bunkers are looking very dangerous here at Hoylake.

Bacon rolls!

Excellent signage at Hoylake!

Robert Karlsson

Robert Karlsson prepares for The Open 2014 at Hoylake on the 14th tee.

Tiger Woods Hoylake

Tiger Woods is busy working with Sean Foley on his game here at Hoylake.

Hoylake 13th

A view of the 13th green at Hoylake ahead of this year's Open.

GMAC at Hoylake

Graeme McDowell practises at Hoylake

roughh at Hoylake

As you can see, there is some very nasty rough off the fairway at Hoylake.

Neil Tappin
Editor

In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

Throughout his time with the brand he has also covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points. 


Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons: PING Blueprint S (4&5), PING Blueprint T (6-PW) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X