NCG Golf Articles

WIN: a Cobra S2 fairway wood-2010-03-04 01:01:09

- If you would like to win a brand new Cobra S2 fairway wood, all you have to do is write to us. Find out how, here...

New Zealand here you come...-2010-03-01 09:07:35

- 'Thames_Ironworks' toppped the Winter Fantasy Golf standings and will now be jetting away to New Zealand for a once-in-a-lifetime trip..

WINTER FANTASY GOLF: Phoenix Open preview-2010-02-22 12:00:00

- It's the final round and the top prizes remain up for grabs. Kenny Perry defends but will he make his way into your 10-man outfit? Read on for this week's field...

NEWS: Lough Erne to host Faldo Series-2010-02-17 10:14:35

- Sir Nick Faldo has announced that Northern Irish resort Lough Erne will be the home of his Faldo Series grand final until 2012...

WINTER FANTASY GOLF: Accenture World Match Play preview-2010-02-15 09:47:49

- Geoff Ogilvy has his eyes on the prize as treble points are up for grabs in the penultimate round of our Winter Fantasy Golf competition...

FEATURE: 2010 Predictions-2010-02-08 03:33:24

- Our writers have their say on the year that lies ahead â but do any of them really know what they are talking about? Only time will tell...

WINTER FANTASY GOLF: Pebble Beach preview-2010-02-08 10:10:08

- Phil Mickelson has already won three times at Pebble Beach and he will be flexing his muscles this week in California...

TRAVEL: Provence Country Club, France-2010-02-02 02:37:24

- This beautiful and under-rated French complex is our destination of the month. Find out more about it...

INTERVIEW: Rachel Connor exclusive-2010-02-09 02:10:06

- We spoke to the Manchester teenager who has her sights set on a professional career in America...

WINTER FANTASY GOLF: Dubai Desert Classic preview-2010-02-01 10:24:32

- Double points are up for grabs and all of Europe's big guns are in Dubai to battle it out for one of the tour's most prestigious titles...

CUSTOM FITTING: The benefits for better players-2010-01-25 01:41:30

- Scott Connor, pro at Manchester Golf Club's House of Golf, explains how skilled low-handicappers can benefit from custom fitting...

CUSTOM FITTING: Mizuno tap into your DNA-2010-01-25 01:37:03

- We visited Mizunoâs Welsh National Fitting Centre to learn about their new Swing DNA shaft-fitting system...

FANTASY GOLF: Qatar Masters preview-2010-01-25 01:19:12

- Find out who is playing this week in Doha and who we fancy might go well...it's round nine of our Winter Fantasy Golf competition

NCG Diary: A week in Mauritius-2010-01-25 01:30:19

- Our resident diarist spends a week in Mauritius and discovers golf and girlfriends do not mix well...

INTERVIEW: Sir Nick Faldo exclusive-2010-01-29 01:23:58

- NCG spoke to the six-time Major winner at the Faldo Series final in Rio De Janeiro...

INTERVIEW: A quick nine with Jonathan Bell-2010-01-25 01:17:16

- We spoke to last year's Faldo Series winner, who is set to make his European Tour debut in 2010...

WFG Abu Dhabi preview-2010-01-18 10:56:20

- Plenty of big names are out in force this week as the European Tour moves to Abu Dhabi for the start of the Desert Swing...

WINTER GOLF: You are not alone-2010-01-17 10:37:37

- NCG discovers that some of the UK's top tracks are suffering through the snow just like any other.

Winter Fantasy Golf preview-2010-01-11 04:29:55

- As with last week both European AND PGA Tour events will be used to make up your team. For a full list of players read on...

Winter Fantasy Golf preview-2010-01-04 01:15:56

- There are two tournaments to go at this week to make up your 10-man outfit. To help read on for our preview....

INTERVIEW: A Quick Nine with Anna Nordqvist-2010-01-04 09:51:23

- The prolific Swede reflects on her incredible Major breakthrough at the LPGA Championship last year with Mark Townsend...

INTERVIEW: Catriona Matthew exclusive-2010-01-04 09:49:41

- Last year was anything but dull for Catriona Matthew. The Major champion looks back on it with Mark Townsend...

EQUIPMENT REVIEW: Big Max IQ Trolley-2010-01-04 09:44:47

- NCG takes a closer look at the trolley that is set to revolutionise the way golfers carry their clubs...

NEWS: Open champions set for St Andrews reunion-2009-12-23 11:01:58

- The 32 living Open champions have been invited to play in a four-hole event at St Andrews in July to celebrate the championshipâs 150th anniversary...

INTERVIEW: a quick nine with Alison Nicholas-2009-12-23 11:00:27

- Mark Townsend spoke to the former Major winner and found that she is ready for a second turn at Solheim Cup captaincy...

EQUIPMENT: In My Bag-2009-12-23 10:53:48

- NCG Staff Writer Will Spence talks about what equipment he has been using over the past few weeks. This month, it's the VPAR...

QUIZ OF THE YEAR 2009-2009-12-07 12:21:11

- Have you been concentrating? Test your own knowledge or that of your friends as we look back on the past 12 months...

QUIZ OF THE YEAR 2009: The answers-2009-12-07 12:02:03

WINTER GOLF: How to make the most of it-2009-12-07 11:59:57

- Lady Golfer Consulting Editor Mickey Walker offers 10 tips to enjoy your golfing winter and become a better player by spring...

INTERVIEW: Charlie Douglass exclusive-2009-12-07 11:55:13

- Joe Whitley speaks to one of England's leading amateurs about learning to play, turning pro - and her Question of Sport ambition...

INTERVIEW: A quick nine with Natalie Gulbis-2009-12-07 11:51:19

- Mark Townsend met up with the American golden girl who is more than just a pretty face, having just played in her third Solheim Cup...

NCG Diary: Reward for Tom Watson-2009-12-07 11:47:28

- NCG's resident diarist Mark Townsend discusses the latest RandA rule change, which has handed Tom Watson an Open Championship exemption

Winter Fantasy Golf preview-2009-12-07 09:41:28

- Richard Sterne defends his title in the Alfred Dunhill as the new season on the European Tour gets underway again..

WIN: A Ping Rapture V2 fairway wood-2010-02-28 09:56:11

- Have you got something you would like to get off your chest? Write to us now and you could win yourself some great new kit

COMMENT: The Colin Callander column-2009-11-30 12:25:23

- Former Golf Monthly Editor Colin Callander believes that the 2010 USA Ryder Cup team will not be a vintage one

INTERVIEW: Anna Rawson exclusive-2009-11-30 12:15:41

- With model looks and a golf game good enough to win professional tournaments, Anna Rawson is living the dream

INTERVIEW: Tony Johnstone exclusive-2009-11-30 11:56:11

- For more than 30 years on tour, Tony Johnstone was always a grinder. Then he was presented with his biggest challenge â multiple sclerosis

COURSE REVIEW: The best of the south west-2009-11-13 03:40:51

- NCG compiles a list of our favourite courses in the south west of England. Take a look at our no-nonsense guide

COURSE REVIEW: Ireland's gems-2009-11-13 03:26:41

- Ballyliffin, Rosapenny and Portstewart - Mark Townsend says Ireland's north and west boast some magical courses

TRAVEL: Enjoy a spa weekend at The Carrick-2009-11-13 03:16:51

- Amy Murphy visits the spa at De Vere Cameron House on the banks of Loch Lomond and is pleasantly surprised at what she discovers

COURSE REVIEW: Where we've been playing-2009-11-13 02:40:49

- Two NCG writers recommend courses that they have recently played. This month we take on Celtic Manor's 2010 course and Barra

LADIES' EQUIPMENT: Yonex Nanospeed 3i Driver review-2009-11-13 02:37:03

- Lady Golfer's resident equipment expert Madeleine Winnett gives her view on the brand-spanking Yonex Nanospeed 3i driver

WFG: Hong Kong preview-2009-11-09 09:22:14

- Find out who is playing this week and who might be worth including in your Fantasy line-up...

NEWS: Central Database of Handicaps set to launch-2009-11-05 11:57:01

- Will Spence spoke to the EGU's club services manager to find out more about this new handicap system

THE BOTTOM CORNER: Par 5s that turn into 4s-2009-11-05 11:43:06

- In the first web edition of 'The Bottom Corner' Dan Murphy argues against turning par 5s into long 4s

EQUIPMENT: In My Bag-2009-11-05 11:39:22

- NCG Editor Dan Murphy reveals which fairway wood he's been relying on for the past few weeks

NCG Diary: What the commentators really mean-2009-11-05 11:31:25

- In December's edition of the NCG diary, Mark Townsend discovers that what commentators say, isn't necessarily what they mean

INSTRUCTION: 10 steps to monthly medal success-2009-11-05 11:16:23

- Lady Golfer Editor Mickey Walker explains how, by following these simple steps, you can improve your game and your medal performance

Winter Fantasy Golf: HSBC Champions-2009-11-02 12:42:40

- Find out who is playing this week in China and who might be worth including in your opening line-up

Winter Fantasy Golf-2009-10-26 12:22:58

- Find out who, so far, has qualified to play in next week's WGC-HSBC Champions tournament which signals the start of our WFG competition

Karl Morris column-2009-10-23 11:00:06

- Find out what Karl learnt from a recent trip to Las Vegas and how it might benefit your game

John E Morgan column-2009-10-23 10:56:52

- The European Tour star looks back on a short-lived shot at the Austrian Open and a chance meeting with Seve

Colin Callander column-2009-10-23 10:35:03

- With less than a year to go find out who would make Colin's Ryder Cup side for Celtic Manor

INTERVIEW: Natalie Gulbis exclusive-2009-10-23 11:03:08

- Natalie Gulbis is one of the most recognisable faces in the game. Mark Townsend met up with her

INTERVIEW: A Quick Nine With Ian Woosnam-2009-10-23 10:55:30

- Will Spence caught up with the Welshman who looks set to win back-to-back Senior Tour Order of Merits

COMMENT: Can Chris Wood make the Ryder Cup team?-2009-10-13 04:38:46

- In this month's edition of European Tour pro John E Morgan's NCG column, the Bristolian weighs up Chris Wood's chances of Ryder Cup golf in 2009

EQUIPMENT: Training aids test-2009-10-13 04:17:00

- Joe Whitley puts a selection of the market-leading training aids to the test. But did they help his game?

EQUIPMENT: The return of Maxfli-2009-10-09 09:59:04

- After exhibiting a new selection of clubs at the 2009 Europe Golf Show, equipment manufacturers Maxfli are back on the scene

FUN: What we say and what we really mean-2009-09-28 03:02:32

- NCG Deputy Editor Mark Townsend thinks that golf chat can have more than one meaning...

EQUIPMENT: The 10 keys to custom-fitting-2009-09-28 10:28:38

- Gary Pickering is the master club builder at Clays Golf Centre in Wrexham and here is why he thinks custom fitting is so important

GREAT DEBATE: Is it fair to whip up the crowd?-2009-09-28 10:06:43

- NCG discusses whether whipping up the crowd in professional competition is appropriate practice. See what we think and share your views

NEWS: Olympic Golf Format Announced-2009-09-28 09:59:49

- The International Golf Federation (IGF) has announced how it expects our sport to work in the Olympics. Joe Whitley explains

2009 Walker Cup: How did they do?-2009-09-17 02:41:01

- Dan Murphy takes a look at the individual performances of this year's GBandI Walker Cup side

2009 Walker Cup: Review-2009-09-17 02:43:24

- Dan Murphy looks back on the 2009 Walker Cup, where America made it three wins in a row

PREVIEW: 24th PGA Cup-2009-09-17 02:16:30

- The 24th PGA Cup starts tomorrow. Find out what the captains think and meet the team in this NCG preview

INTERVIEW: Kirsty Taylor-2009-09-11 10:19:10

- Kirsty Taylor was diagnosed with a brain tumour 18 months ago. Will Spence spoke to her

A Custom Fitting Session With Yes!-2009-09-01 09:46:33

- Mark Townsend visits Yes! Golf's headquarters in Southport for a putter fitting

Mark Townsend's Diary October 2009-2009-08-20 11:26:15

- This month: A beautiful mind and social networking

2009 US PGA Championship Review-2009-08-20 10:21:06

- Koreaâs YE Yang was the most deserving of Major winners at Hazeltine, says Mark Townsend

Flightscope - A great fitting tool-2009-08-10 12:29:43

- NCG reviews and explains how famous FlightScope technology works and how it can benefit you

USPGA Championship Fantasy field-2009-08-10 08:19:20

- It's the final event of the Fantasy Golf season and there are treble points up for grabs

WGC-Bridgestone preview-2009-08-03 10:13:05

- Phil Mickelson is back and double points are up for grabs in the penultimate round of our Fantasy Golf competition

Moravia Silesia Open field-2009-07-27 10:13:32

- Click here to find which players are teeing it up in this week's Fantasy Golf competition

Manassero - a future legend?-2009-07-20 11:56:14

- Joe Whitley puts into perspective the performance of the 138th Open Championship's leading amateur

138th OPEN REVIEW: CINK'S ESTATE-2009-07-20 11:53:51

- Dan Murphy was at Turnberry to watch Tom Watsonâs astonishing attempt to win a sixth Claret Jug foiled by Stewart Cink

The SAS Masters field-2009-07-20 08:09:32

- Find out who is playing this week at the Barseback Golf and Country Club in Sweden

The 138th Open Championship-2009-07-10 09:21:03

- Find out who is playing at Turnberry - with treble points on offer this could make your FG season

Classic course: The Belfry-2009-08-03 11:56:30

- The Brabazon offers the club player a rare chance to experience the kind of conditions usually reserved for professionals

The ultimate fitting-2009-07-03 11:49:38

- We visited Clays Golf Centre in Wrexham to experience how they are working with Orka to take custom fitting to a new level

Scottish Open FG preview-2009-07-03 10:30:46

- Find out who is teeing it up at Loch Lomond alongside the likes of Geoff Ogilvy and Camilo Villegas

French Open FG preview-2009-06-29 07:49:47

- Padraig Harrington heads another high-class field as the European Tour moves to France

TaylorMade truck to visit Oulton Hall-2009-06-23 12:36:29

- If you are in the Leeds area on Friday then you could be in for a tour truck treat

No jacket required-2009-06-23 11:50:41

- Our resident diarist Mark Townsend sees another Masters crown, and half his body weight, slip away

Hoganâs secret -2009-06-23 11:48:50

- Maybe it wasnât what we all thought! Dr Karl Morris looks at how the great Ben Hogan made the most of his game

Open your eyes-2009-06-23 11:46:39

- Low-handicapper Richard Holt visits Snake Eyes for a long-overdue fitting

Well played Jeppe â now whereâs my pint?-2009-06-23 11:45:31

- John E Morgan's latest entertaining column from life on the European Tour

BMW International FG preview-2009-06-23 11:16:27

- The following players are teeing it up in Germany as Martin Kaymer defends in front of his home fans

St Jude Classic Preview-2009-06-08 10:43:04

- Phil Mickelson is back as Fantasy Golf moves to the PGA Tour and there are a host of wildcards to choose from

A cold putter on the continent-2009-05-21 02:23:16

- Lady Golfer columnist Becky Brewerton on her latest efforts on the Ladies' European Tour

John E Morgan diary-2009-05-21 02:12:07

- My Italian job was not one to remember â but John Dalyâs was

Wild at heart?-2009-05-21 02:01:23

- John Daly is still a big draw â and Colin Callander remains among his many fans

The Great Debate-2009-05-21 01:56:31

- This house believes...that golf should be included in the Olympic Games - No says Dan Murphy

The Great Debate -2009-05-21 01:42:39

- This house believes...that golf should be included in the Olympic Games - Yes says Mark Townsend

BMW PGA C'ship preview-2009-05-18 08:42:58

- Find out who is teeing it up this week at Wentworth in our Fantasy Golf competition

Irish Open FG preview-2009-05-07 01:21:33

- Find out who is teeing it up this week in the 3 Irish Open at County Louth GC

Diary of a Nervous Club Golfer-2009-05-05 10:54:29

- This month: Our resident diarist Mark Townsend crashes through the Major barrier

The Great Debate (2)-2009-05-05 10:44:14

- This house believes: The Masters should no longer be considered a Major - No says Mark Townsend

The Great Debate-2009-05-05 10:42:48

- This house believes: The Masters should no longer be considered a Major - Yes says Dan Murphy

The Players Championship FG guide-2009-05-05 09:42:51

- Find out which players are teeing it up in the unofficial 'fifth Major' this week

Open de Espana FG guide-2009-04-27 11:18:54

- Find out which players are teeing it up this week at the PGA de Catalunya

Coping with the fear of failure-2009-04-23 01:20:45

- Dr Karl Morris gives a few pointers to improve your mental game and achieve better results

A man for all seasons-2009-04-20 02:53:30

- Will Spence looks at the achievements of James Braid, the five-time Open champion and legendary course designer

Colin Callander column-2009-04-20 02:52:07

- Where were the European contenders at the Masters? Colin looks back on the year's first Major

A slice of Madeira-2009-04-20 02:50:25

- John E Morgan looks back on his month on the European Tour and a first top 10 of the year

The steel lady-2009-04-20 02:48:32

- She almost won the 2008 US Open but Stacy Lewisâ biggest achievement is defeating scoliosis

FG Players - The line-up-2009-04-20 10:20:54

- Find out which of our Fantasy Golfers are in action this week in Korea

FG PLAYERS - THE LINE-UP-2009-04-14 01:58:03

- Find out which of our Fantasy Golfers is in action this week in China

Colin Callander column-2009-04-06 12:07:04

- The former Golf Monthly editor reflects on some magic Masters moments

John E Morgan column-2009-04-06 12:03:32

- John kicks off his hilarious column with a tale of Bombay mix, a bunch of grapes and Tiger Woods

Fantasy Golf suggestions-2009-04-06 11:59:58

- Struggling to finalise your team for week one? Help might be at hand here...

FG Players - The line-up-2009-04-06 11:56:28

- Find out which of our Fantasy Golfers are in action this week at Augusta National

Diary of a Nervous Club Golfer-2009-03-18 02:47:14

- This month: Our resident diarist looks at the weird and wonderful world of the driving range

Driver fitting: the Titleist way-2009-03-18 02:45:11

- Dan Murphy visited Acushnetâs national custom fitting centre to learn all about Titleistâs new series of drivers

The Great Debate-2009-02-23 10:17:27

- This house believes: It is easier to score well in summer than in winter - NO

The Great Debate-2009-02-23 10:16:31

- This house believes: It is easier to score well in summer than in winter - YES

John E be good-2009-02-20 01:09:32

- This year the European Tour welcomes back one of its most engaging characters. Mark Townsend meets him

Becky Brewerton Diary-2009-02-20 12:55:07

- Becky looks back on another couple of solid weeks down in Australia

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PING-2009-01-30 04:25:18

- Dan Murphy looks back on half a century of Ping equipment and innovations

FINE IN '09-2009-01-30 04:21:39

- Joe Whitley offers seven compelling reasons why the season ahead in ladiesâ golf is set to be a memorable one

DIARY OF AN NCG - March 2009-2009-01-30 04:17:53

- This month: NCG's resident diarist makes a long-overdue to the winner's circle...

TIGER CASTING A SHADOW-2009-01-30 04:15:32

- What does 2009 hold for the world's best player? Mark Townsend looks ahead to his return...

Choose the Channel Islands-2009-01-26 10:42:19

- FOR such a small island youâll be amazed at what Alderney has packed inside its shores

How to buy the best gear-2009-01-20 12:04:41

- We've collated the very best equipment we tested in 2008. And here are our top buying tips

The best of 2008 -2009-01-19 05:18:08

- It has been a big year with Annika stepping down and three new Major champions from Asia

Karl Morris column-2009-01-19 04:48:03

- How the legendary Seve Ballesteros developed his genius and imagination

Diary of an NCG-2009-01-19 04:46:49

- Our resident diarist Mark Townsend outlines his New Yearâs resolutions

TOP 10 Pay and Play Courses-2009-01-06 03:36:37

- Great value and a warm welcome are guaranteed when you arrange a game at one of these fantastic tracks...

MEN OF THE YEAR 2008 - Robert Karlsson-2009-01-06 03:29:30

- Will Spence looks at how the late-blooming Swede made it to the top of the European Tour's Order of Merit...

MEN OF THE YEAR 2008 - Camilo Villegas-2009-01-06 03:27:39

- Colin Callander meets Camilo Villegas, the exciting young South American who has climbed into the World's top 10...

FAREWELL ANNIKA-2009-01-06 03:06:37

- Mark Townsend pays tribute to the legendary Annika Sorenstam as she steps away from the professional game...

MEN OF THE YEAR 2008 - Norman-2008-12-24 09:55:45

- Mark Townsend recalls the week in July when Greg Norman turned back the clock

MEN OF THE YEAR 2008 - Harrington-2008-12-24 09:48:20

- Mark Townsend relives Padraig Harrington's two 2008 Major victories and explains how he closed them out

THE NCG OSCARS-2008-12-24 09:35:15

- We salute the men and women whose words and deeds in 2008 made the headlines... for a variety of reasons

ONE TO WATCH - Callum Macaulay-2008-12-24 09:11:22

- NCG introduces Scotland's latest prodigy. He was part of the winning WATC side and has just earned his Tour card

QUIZ OF THE YEAR ANSWERS-2008-12-16 10:18:40

- The answers to the Quiz of the Year 2008. No cheating!

QUIZ OF THE YEAR 2008-2008-12-22 14:44:44

- Think you know your stuff? Test yourself and your friends with the NCG Quiz of the Year 2008...

BRAND NEW - Ping iWi CRAZ-E-2008-12-15 04:35:42

- Ping's latest putter is a real treat, and we've reviewed it...

BRAND NEW - Titleist Vokey Wedges-2008-12-15 04:34:12

- We give you the low-down on the latest Titlest wedges that are set to light up the Tour

We'd rather be playing...-2008-12-15 04:28:35

- This month, the course that we'd rather be playing is Portugal's very own Bom Sucesso...

UK Course Classics - #67-2008-12-09 02:46:53

- Murcar Links is about to celebrate its centenary, Dan Murphy was there to play it

Highland Swing-2008-12-09 02:42:19

- A trip to the north of Scotland is one that every golfer should make says Mark Townsend

One to Watch - Danny Lee-2008-12-09 02:36:38

- National Club Golfer introduces Danny Lee - the world's best amateur and 2008 McCormack medal winner

THE GREAT DEBATE #2-2008-11-28 12:37:49

- Mark Townsend argues that bunkers are already hard enough without having to worry about footprints...

ON TOP OF THE WORLD-2008-11-28 12:36:37

- Dan Murphy caught up with England's Oliver Fisher, who is quietly making his way up the world rankings...

DIARY OF AN NCG - January-2008-11-28 12:33:50

- Mark Townsend talks of his 2008 performances, his golf swing role model, and the race to Dewsbury...

THE GREAT DEBATE #1-2008-11-28 12:29:24

- Dan Murphy argues that the condition of bunkers no longer merits them as hazards

GONE WITH THE WIND-2008-11-28 12:27:59

- NCG deputy editor and wannabe caddy Mark Townsend dons the bib at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

THE FULL MONTY-2008-12-02 12:25:32

- Will Spence sat down with the eight-time European No 1 to pick his brains on the biggest issues in the game

IN MY BAG - PING RAPTURE V2 DRIVER-2008-11-20 12:52:39

- Dan Murphy explains why he has added the Ping Rapture V2 Driver to his bag this year...

ONE TO WATCH - WALLACE BOOTH-2008-11-20 12:50:36

- NCG introduces Wallace Booth - a Scottish amateur who is set to be a big star in coming years...

BRAND NEW-2008-11-20 12:44:26

- NCG gives you the low-down on Nike's latest iron range - the Victory Red...

DESTINATION SON GUAL-2008-11-12 03:43:47

- Mark Townsend has all you need to know about the latest addition to Majorca's golfing ranks

JACKLIN PLOTS THE RYDER RECOVERY-2008-11-12 03:41:52

- Golfing legend Tony Jacklin gives his thoughts on how Europe can regain the Ryder Cup...

GO to the masters - with gordon sherry-2008-11-12 03:38:17

- Get yourself over to Augusta next April for less than £5,000 per person...

Diary of an NCG - December-2008-11-12 03:30:57

- Mark Townsend's December diary is here - this month he pays tribute to Seve and tees it up with Sergio

The quest to single figures - #2-2008-11-07 10:52:33

- Joe Whitley continues his journey on the quest to a single figure handicap...

WIN: a dozen Srixon Balls-2009-11-01 10:36:46

- If you'd like to win yourself a dozen Srixon balls, all you have to do is write to us...

WIN a Ping G10 fairway wood-2009-01-06 16:20:26

- For your chance to win a spectacular Ping fairway wood, simply get in touch!

REVIEW: Special Ks in Spain-2008-11-03 11:09:16

- Robert Karlsson and Soren Kjeldsen had cause to celebrate at the season-ending Volvo Masters

The quest to single figures - #1-2008-10-31 06:53:24

- Staff Writer Joe Whitley embarks on his quest to a single figure handicap...

The quest to single figures-2008-10-31 06:39:58

- NCG Staff Writer, Joe Whitley, is embarking on a quest to significantly improve his handicap - and he wants your help!

The science of custom-fitting-2008-10-31 10:57:23

- Dan Murphy visited Mizuno's new Scottish National Fitting Centre and spoke to Graeme Gorrie

The race is on-2008-10-31 10:45:39

- Mark Townsend looks ahead to the Race to Dubai and what could be a momentous year for the European Tour

The Ross Fisher column-2008-10-28 10:02:25

- NCG regular and European Tour winner Ross Fisher talks of his very successful past month

PREVIEW: The Volvo Masters-2008-10-27 11:09:29

- The 2008 Fantasy Golf season comes to a close this week at the Volvo Masters in Valderrama...

REVIEW: Home comforts for Garcia-2008-10-27 10:09:17

- Sergio Garcia was back in the European winner's circle after holding off Peter Hedblom in his own tournament

PREVIEW: Castello Masters-2008-10-20 01:49:05

- Sergio Garcia hosts this week's event and the in-form Colombian Camilo Villegas makes a rare trip to Europe

REVIEW: Quiros holds off big guns-2008-10-20 09:40:50

- Alvaro Quiros revealed that Seve Ballesteros was the inspiration behind his Portuguese Masters win

SOLHEIM SERGEANT-2008-10-15 11:28:55

- Jo Morley talked to Will Spence about her role as a vice-captain and how she expects Europe to exact some revenge in America...

The Q-School Test-2008-10-15 11:23:09

- NCG explores the European Tour qualifying school and the course it will be played on. We ask: who can pass the test?

Stromberg exclusive-2008-10-15 11:11:06

- Will Spence talked to the prolific clothing specialists about their history and what they have planned for the future

PREVIEW: Portugal Masters-2008-10-14 09:32:02

- In-form Robert Karlsson can push on further this week in his quest to land the Order of Merit title

One to Watch - Nicholas Thompson-2008-10-10 09:55:25

- NCG gives you the low-down on one of the hottest prospects currently on Tour

'In My Bag'-2008-10-10 09:53:04

- NCG writers reveal the equipment they've been relying on over the past few weeks...

REVIEW: Karlsson peaks at St Andrewâs-2008-10-06 09:55:40

- Robert Karlsson claimed victory at the home of golf to lead the way on the European Tour

Diary of an NCG-2008-10-03 11:20:38

- Mark Townsend's monthly column has been released online! This month: Fore please, shaky hands and sweaty legs...

Morris helps you stay grounded-2008-10-03 09:50:32

- Psychologist to the stars Karl Morris tells you how to keep your feet on the ground and improve your game

PREVIEW: Dunhill Links-2008-09-30 01:55:33

- The Dunhill Links is back for another year, and with it, a host of famous names in the Kingdom of Fife

Turkeyâs missing links-2008-09-29 02:24:34

- A new dimension of golf, one very familiar to all Britons, is about to hit Turkey writes Will Spence

Colin Callander column-2008-09-29 02:19:00

- Never mind Vijay and Scott - there was even bigger flop in this yearâs Majors

Cranfield goes holistic-2008-09-29 02:16:57

- You can soon become a leading coach through the Scott Cranfield Holistic Golf Coach Program

The mental approach-2008-09-29 02:05:58

- Self-doubt is the biggest mental challenge that we have to overcome by Gail Smirthwaite

Korea girls-2008-09-29 01:51:35

- Mark Townsend looks at the explosion of talent coming from Asia and how golf is coming to terms with it

REVIEW: Villegas doubles up-2008-09-29 09:47:21

- Camilo Villegas won for the second time in two starts after beating Sergio Garcia in a play-off

PREVIEW: TOUR Championship-2008-09-23 10:02:01

- With a guaranteed $10 million just four rounds away Vijay Singh heads the field in Atlanta

PREVIEW: Mercedes-Benz C'ship-2008-09-09 02:43:19

- Denmark's Soren Hansen defends his title as he and three of his team-mates warm up for the Ryder Cup

REVIEW: Villegas holds firm -2008-09-08 10:17:44

- Camilo Villegas opened his account in style with a two-shot win at the BMW Championship

RYDER CUP: What's in a yard?-2008-09-03 12:07:53

- Joe Whitley wonders what difference 1.1 yard and 0.4% accuracy makes in the heat of battle

RYDER CUP: Azinger completes his line-up-2008-09-03 11:47:33

- THE Ryder Cup was cranked up a gear on Tuesday when USA Captain Paul Azinger announced his four wildcards

PREVIEW: BMW Championship-2008-09-02 12:14:27

- Insight into the forthcoming fantasy golf tournament - contains a field of active players and expert advice

REVIEW: Deutsche Bank Championship-2008-09-02 10:53:03

- Vijay Singh bagged his second consecutive tournament to lead the FedEx Cup rankings

TOUR: Melissa Reid exclusive-2008-09-01 12:30:09

- NCG talks to one of the LET's brightest prospects, who's living up to her potential

RYDER CUP: Howell looks back-2008-09-01 12:26:26

- David Howell reflects on the 2006 Ryder Cup at the K Club with Mark Townsend

RYDER CUP: Wild card reaction-2008-09-01 11:09:06

- NCG looks at how the golfing world has reacted to Nick Faldo's decision to go with Ian Poulter and Paul Casey

PREVIEW: Deutsche Bank Championship-2008-08-26 11:29:38

- Insight into the forthcoming fantasy golf tournament. Includes expert advice and the field of players...

REVIEW: Singh banks Barclays title-2008-08-27 10:18:50

- Vijay Singh continued his impressive form with a dramatic play-off win at The Barclays

EQUIPMENT: In my bag-2008-08-27 02:20:01

- NCG writers reveal the equipment they are relying on. This month: Mark Townsend.

PREVIEW: The Barclays-2008-08-19 11:15:51

- Insight into the forthcoming Fantasy Golf tournament. Includes field of players and expert advice...

REVIEW: Wyndham Championship-2008-08-18 10:58:11

- Carl Petterson claimed his third PGA Tour victory when he edged out Scott McCarron at the Wyndham Championship

FEATURE: Advantage Faldo?-2008-08-13 12:04:53

- Will Paul Azinger's decision to choose four Ryder Cup wild cards actually strengthen the American team?

PREVIEW: Wyndham Championship-2008-08-12 11:30:48

- Insight into the forthcoming fantasy golf tournament, includes a list of players and some expert advice

NEWS: Custom fit centres open-2008-08-11 03:28:03

- Titleist and Cobra have opened two new custom fitting centres in Scotland and Ireland

FEATURE: Alternative Ryder Cup-2008-08-15 12:12:13

- The cream of trans-atlantic one armed golfers will meet in September for the inaugural Fightmaster Cup

REVIEW: US PGA Championship-2008-08-11 10:57:05

- Padraig Harrington wins back to back Majors with his US PGA victory at Oakland Hills

EQUIPMENT: New Aldila shaft-2008-08-07 11:24:23

- NCG keeps you up to date with the latest equipment releases, and the latest Aldila shaft has caught our eye

NEWS: Limit on grooves-2008-08-06 01:21:24

- Regulations are set to change, making recovery shots much harder

REVIEW: Singh ends barren run-2008-08-04 08:56:47

- Vijay Singh won his first tournament of the year after edging out Lee Westwood and Phil Mickelson

WIN: Ping G10 fairway wood-2008-09-24 02:18:18

- Why not send us a letter? You could be featured in our magazine and win a brilliant fairway wood

TOUR: Wood to make pro debut-2008-07-30 10:00:53

- Open silver medallist, Chris Wood, will make debut in two weeks at the SAS Masters in Sweden

COURSE: Sunningdale Old -2008-07-29 03:03:30

- Arguably the finest inland course in the British Isles awaits the players in this year's Women's British Open

PREVIEW: WGC Bridgestone-2008-07-28 02:13:36

- The full list of competitors as well as some expert advice on who to select for your Fantasy side

REVIEW: Chez right at home-2008-07-28 08:57:09

- Chez Reavie opened his PGA Tour account with a three-shot win in the Canadian Open

NEWS: Special Slaley offer-2008-07-23 02:30:19

- Take advantage of this 2-for-1 ticket offer for the PGA Seniors Championship at Slaley Hall

PREVIEW: Canadian Open-2008-07-22 12:48:49

- Jim Furyk defends for a second straight year plus a list of all the Fantasy players in the field

RYDER CUP: Advantage USA?-2008-07-16 02:34:37

- Why Luke Donald's absence is the most significant in a long line of blows to Europe

REVIEW: McDowell holds nerve -2008-07-14 07:40:54

- Graeme McDowell virtually booked his place on the Ryder Cup team after a two-shot win in Scotland

TRAVEL: St Andrews price freeze-2008-07-08 11:40:53

- With tax and inflation tightening everyone's wallets, the home of golf has frozen it's greenfees until 2009

PREVIEW: Barclays Scottish Open-2008-07-07 04:19:18

- World number two Phil Mickelson makes a rare visit to Britain for the Barclays Scottish Open

REVIEW: Fisher king of Kent-2008-07-07 09:22:43

- Ross Fisher claimed one of the most impressive wins of 2008 when he landed the European Open title

COMMENT: Mark Townsend column-2008-07-03 10:13:00

- This month - The dreaded chyips, Nick Faldoâs new image and Mark's Aunty Ros

PREVIEW: European Open-2008-06-30 04:57:45

- The Tour stops off at the London Club for the European Open which begins on Thursday

REVIEW: Spaniard makes big splash -2008-06-30 09:44:49

- Pablo Larrazabal stunned everyone in Paris with a four-shot win over Colin Montgomerie

ONE TO WATCH: Danny Willett-2008-06-25 01:31:39

- NCG gives you the lowdown on one of Britain's brightest and most promising young stars

RYDER CUP: Phillip Price on 2002-2008-06-25 12:18:41

- The Ryder Cup legend looks back on an incredible few days at The Belfry in 2002 with Mark Townsend

PREVIEW: The French Open-2008-06-24 12:12:49

- The list of players competing in Paris this week as well as a bit of expert advice on who to select

REVIEW: Kaymer squeezes home-2008-06-24 09:51:37

- Martin Kaymer became the first German to win the BMW International Open after an anxious Sunday

NEWS: How will we cope?-2008-06-19 11:30:43

- The golfing world was reeling from Tiger Woods' US Open win. Now we will have to do without him until 2009

COURSES: Howley Hall changes-2008-06-18 02:21:00

- NCG Editor Dan Murphy explores the new changes made at 2008 Yorkshire Open host Howley Hall

RYDER CUP: Dredge eyeing debut-2008-06-18 01:44:33

- Mark Townsend talks to Wales' Bradley Dredge about his hopes of making it to Valhalla

NEWS: Double ace for club golfer-2008-06-18 01:15:28

- Brian White, from Herefordshire, defied odds of 67,000,000/1 to grab two consecutive par-three aces

FANTASY: BMW International -2008-06-17 10:20:58

- A look at who will be playing in Germany this week - ONLY HOURS UNTIL DEADLINE CLOSES

REVIEW: Leonard wins St Jude-2008-06-09 10:37:59

- The 1997 Open champion is eyeing up a first Ryder Cup appearance since 1999 after winning in Memphis

US OPEN: Tough Torrey test-2008-05-27 08:47:45

- Colin Callander looks ahead to the US Open which promises to be a challenging week for the world's best