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Why we started The Head Pro
Golfers deserve one place that shares their excitement for the game and helps them make better decisions about it. What The Head Pro is for, who covers what, and what you can expect from us.
At most clubs the head pro is the person you corner by the pro shop to ask whether that new driver is worth it, what ball you should be playing, or which course to drive to this weekend. They know what’s going on in the game, they give you a straight answer, and you go out to the first tee knowing more than you did.
That’s what we want The Head Pro to be, for golfers everywhere.
Where it started
The Head Pro was founded by Pete, a single-digit handicapper and all-round golf fanatic. If there’s a tournament on, a new driver out or a course worth playing, he wants to know about it.
Like most golfers, Pete had spent real money on gear that didn’t suit his game, and he was tired of reviews that felt a long way from real golf: tour-level swing speeds, robot data, and verdicts buried under marketing language. He wanted one place that followed the whole game, explained what mattered, and gave everyday golfers a straight answer.
One person can’t cover everything golf has to offer, though. So The Head Pro became a team.
Who covers what
- Max runs the news desk: tour results, rankings, rules and the business of golf.
- Holly runs our live tournament coverage, from the first tee shot on Thursday to the winning putt on Sunday.
- Jack looks after equipment: new releases, buying guides, and what the winners used every Monday.
- Anita covers style and accessories: apparel, shoes, bags and gadgets, from big brands to small independents.
- Sam writes our Improve Your Game advice: practice, scoring, course management and the mental side.
- Leo covers travel: where to go, when to go and how to plan the trip.
- Fiona writes about courses: the design, the memorable holes and who will enjoy them.
- Grace tells the human stories of the game in our features.
- Ollie runs The 19th Hole, our home for the lighter side of golf.
- Pete is our Editor-in-Chief. He sets the direction, writes our firsthand reviews and has the final say on what we publish.
What we cover, and how
Golf news with context. Who won, what the result changes and where the tour goes next.
Equipment coverage that helps you decide. We separate what a manufacturer claims from what’s known, and we tell you who a product suits as well as how fast it is.
Places that make you want to pack your clubs. From the famous names to courses you may not have heard of.
Advice you can take to your next round. Aimed at golfers with real schedules.
Facts checked, articles labelled
We check our facts, we label every article for what it is, and when we get something wrong we fix it in the open. No brand can buy a verdict. You can read exactly how we work on our editorial standards page.
We’re glad you’re here.
The Head Pro Team
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