'Golf was a game changer - a gateway to a better version of myself'

'Golf was a game changer - a gateway to a better version of myself'

Sky Sports Golf presenter Iona Stephen has been finding out just what golf can do for our health and, she tells Steve Carroll, the impact the sport has had on her life


Club

Rules of Golf explained: My ball is in water from an overflowing penalty area – what do I do?
Rules of Golf explained: My ball is in water from an overflowing penalty area – what do I do?

by Steve Carroll

Have you ever played your golf course backwards? We tried it – here's how we got on
Have you ever played your golf course backwards? We tried it – here's how we got on

by Steve Carroll

I've developed an irrational hatred of 95 per cent – am I alone?
I've developed an irrational hatred of 95 per cent – am I alone?

by Steve Carroll

Rules of Golf explained: Can I take a practice swing and hit sand in a bunker?
Rules of Golf explained: Can I take a practice swing and hit sand in a bunker?

by Steve Carroll

Buying Guides: Best golf bucket hats
Buying Guides: Best golf bucket hats

by NCG

Buying Guides: Best golf shorts
Buying Guides: Best golf shorts

by NCG

Norman trolls PGA Tour with shameless video as Smith swoop looms
Norman trolls PGA Tour with shameless video as Smith swoop looms

by George Cooper

Did someone say new Scotty's?
Did someone say new Scotty's?

by Hannah Holden

The best golf package sets to get you started in the game
The best golf package sets to get you started in the game

by Ben Outhwaite


Scheffler causes social media storm after 'petulant' Smith incident
Scheffler causes social media storm after 'petulant' Smith incident

The awkward encounter between World No 1 Scottie Scheffler and LIV's impending recruit sent the golf world into turmoil

Tour



Tour

'Go eat your own cake!' Rory and JT take aim at LIV rebels
'Go eat your own cake!' Rory and JT take aim at LIV rebels

by George Cooper

'Grow the game? Bulls**t!' Broadcast legend comes clean on why he joined LIV
'Grow the game? Bulls**t!' Broadcast legend comes clean on why he joined LIV

by George Cooper

Judge rules on LIV rebels vs PGA Tour (and six other things we learned from the court case)
Judge rules on LIV rebels vs PGA Tour (and six other things we learned from the court case)

by George Cooper

FedEx St Jude Championship preview, TV times and betting tips
FedEx St Jude Championship preview, TV times and betting tips

by Barry Plummer

'Imagination at its best!' Watch LET star produce ingenious bunker save
'Imagination at its best!' Watch LET star produce ingenious bunker save

by George Cooper

Everything you need to know about Japanese brand XXIO
Everything you need to know about Japanese brand XXIO

by James Somerside

Smith all but confirms LIV switch after fiery comment
Smith all but confirms LIV switch after fiery comment

by George Cooper

LIV Golf rumours: Who's next to join the breakaway series?
LIV Golf rumours: Who's next to join the breakaway series?

by Alex Perry & George Cooper

Scheffler causes social media storm after 'petulant' Smith incident
Scheffler causes social media storm after 'petulant' Smith incident

by George Cooper



Should there be a legal limit on golf club loft?
Should there be a legal limit on golf club loft?

We were hit with this poser recently as there are currently no restrictions. Hannah Holden and Tom Irwin lock horns in Alternate Shot

Kit


Kit

The GPS that does everything? Shot Scope Pro LX+ review
The GPS that does everything? Shot Scope Pro LX+ review

by Hannah Holden

TaylorMade's Hi-Toe wedges are back! And they're more versatile than ever
TaylorMade's Hi-Toe wedges are back! And they're more versatile than ever

by Hannah Holden

What is Strokes Gained and can it improve your game?
What is Strokes Gained and can it improve your game?

by Hannah Holden

Guess who's back! Zebra return with fresh putter range for 2022
Guess who's back! Zebra return with fresh putter range for 2022

by Hannah Holden

Golf Tournaments That Payout Most Prize Money
Golf Tournaments That Payout Most Prize Money

by NCG

You won't believe what a teenage Spieth asked this Old Course caddie!
You won't believe what a teenage Spieth asked this Old Course caddie!

by George Cooper

Buying Guides: Best golf caps
Buying Guides: Best golf caps

by NCG

Buyers Guides: Best golf polo shirts
Buyers Guides: Best golf polo shirts

by NCG

Beat the summer heat with these must-have accessories for the club golfer
Beat the summer heat with these must-have accessories for the club golfer

by Ben Outhwaite


NCG Top 100s Call to Action
'Bad golf shots are always blamed on the swing': How working on your mental focus can improve your game
'Bad golf shots are always blamed on the swing': How working on your mental focus can improve your game

So much of golf is played in the head, so what can we, as club players, learn from performances such as that of Ashleigh Buhai at the AIG Women's Open? We chatted to her mental coach Duncan McCarthy

Tips


Tips

Is this simple putting mistake destroying your scores?
Is this simple putting mistake destroying your scores?

by Hannah Holden

The 5 biggest mistakes YOU make on the golf course
The 5 biggest mistakes YOU make on the golf course

by Hannah Holden

Is this the easiest way to lower your scores?
Is this the easiest way to lower your scores?

by Hannah Holden

How to effectively practice your short game at home
How to effectively practice your short game at home

by Ben Outhwaite

LIV vs PGA Tour hearing: 12 best reactions you need to see
LIV vs PGA Tour hearing: 12 best reactions you need to see

by George Cooper

Should there be a legal limit on golf club loft?
Should there be a legal limit on golf club loft?

by Hannah Holden

'He told me he'd do the same!' LIV star reveals juicy DP World Tour confession
'He told me he'd do the same!' LIV star reveals juicy DP World Tour confession

by George Cooper

Buying Guides: Best golf luggage & travel bags
Buying Guides: Best golf luggage & travel bags

by NCG

WIN! A TaylorMade stand bag and TP5 golf balls
WIN! A TaylorMade stand bag and TP5 golf balls

by NCG


Visit Yorkshire and sample some of the most special courses on the planet
Visit Yorkshire and sample some of the most special courses on the planet

Planning your next golfing adventure? These four courses must be on any discerning player’s list, writes Steve Carroll

NCG Top 100s


NCG Top 100s

How to play... the 14th at St Andrews
How to play... the 14th at St Andrews

by NCG

NCG's Top 100 Golf Courses in England
NCG's Top 100 Golf Courses in England

by Dan Murphy

Featured course of the week: Sutton Coldfield
Featured course of the week: Sutton Coldfield

by NCG

Meet the golfer who has played nearly 900 courses
Meet the golfer who has played nearly 900 courses

by Steve Carroll

FedEx St Jude Championship prize money
FedEx St Jude Championship prize money

by NCG info

'It's too late!' Norman tells LIV wannabes they missed their chance
'It's too late!' Norman tells LIV wannabes they missed their chance

by George Cooper

Blade or cavity back irons – which should you be gaming?
Blade or cavity back irons – which should you be gaming?

by Ben Outhwaite

Who needs enemies? Legend accuses son of auctioning off major trophies
Who needs enemies? Legend accuses son of auctioning off major trophies

by George Cooper

'Bad golf shots are always blamed on the swing': How working on your mental focus can improve your game
'Bad golf shots are always blamed on the swing': How working on your mental focus can improve your game

by Alex Perry


WIN! Incredible prizes with the NCG Top 100s Tour
WIN! Incredible prizes with the NCG Top 100s Tour

The NCG Top 100s Tour is back and bigger than ever – and the winner will be jetting off on a one-in-a-lifetime golf holiday

Competitions


Competitions

WIN! A special poster celebrating the History of The Open
WIN! A special poster celebrating the History of The Open

by NCG

WIN! A three-night golf break at the 5* Carrossa in Mallorca
WIN! A three-night golf break at the 5* Carrossa in Mallorca

by Matthew Beedle

WIN! A Original Penguin outfit as worn by Open champion Cameron Smith
WIN! A Original Penguin outfit as worn by Open champion Cameron Smith

by NCG

WIN! A Titleist limited edition Open bag and golf balls
WIN! A Titleist limited edition Open bag and golf balls

by NCG

Want lower scores? Then practice putting at home – and do it properly!
Want lower scores? Then practice putting at home – and do it properly!

by Ben Outhwaite

'You know the consequences!' PGA Tour responds to LIV rebels as court case looms
'You know the consequences!' PGA Tour responds to LIV rebels as court case looms

by George Cooper

FedEx Cup prize money: Here's how much each player will earn
FedEx Cup prize money: Here's how much each player will earn

by NCG info

What is the FedEx Cup Playoffs format?
What is the FedEx Cup Playoffs format?

by NCG info

Everything you need to know about boundary objects
Everything you need to know about boundary objects

by Steve Carroll