The 2023 golf season is set to be yet another memorable one, after what has been a year like no other for the sport.
We have a Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup in successive weeks to look forward to as well as everything else we’re used to like the nine men’s and women’s Majors, and that’s without even mentioning the continuation of golf’s civil war as the LIV Golf League gets fully up-and-running.
It’s set to be an historic year, and a fantastic one for fans. But what can we see happening? Here, nine members of the Golf Monthly team select their predictions – from bold, out-there scenarios that might just be pipe-dreams to scenarios that look very likely…
TOM CLARKE, SPORTS DIGITAL EDITOR
Augusta National announces that female pros will play in the 2024 Masters
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With the continued controversy surrounding the PGA and LIV golf tours, Augusta National and chairman Fred Ridley have been rather backed into a corner, hence the announcement recently that LIV golfers would be able to tee it up at the 2023 Masters.
With the need for some good golf headlines, Augusta could announce an incredible step: inviting the Women’s Major winners from 2023 to play in the 2024 Masters. With the continued spotlight on Women’s sport and the continued success of women in what were previously thought of to be “men’s” tournaments – look at snooker and darts as examples – this could be the good news story that golf needs.
NEIL TAPPIN, DIGITAL EDITOR
Shane Lowry will break into the world’s top 10
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A lot is made of how good his short game is (chipping in particular) but in truth, the Irishman has the all round game to compete on any golf course in the world – his ball striking display at Wentworth this year was imperious.
So far, Shane Lowry has shown an impressive ability to get over the line in big events (most notably the 2019 Open Championship) without winning as consistently on Tour as those ahead of him. This will change as he has the game, the experience and the mentality to compete alongside the world’s very best week-in, week-out. With a Ryder Cup on the horizon, 2023 could be his year!
NICK BONFIELD, CONTENT EDITOR
Europe to win the Ryder Cup convincingly
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It seems to be a foregone conclusion that America will roll to back-to-back Ryder Cup victories at Marco Simone GC next September. Granted, they destroyed Europe at Whistling Straits, but that felt very much like a transitional year.
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