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Author: Alex Perry

Alex Perry

Alex Perry

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Alex (thinks he) is best friends with Jordan Spieth.

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Alex has been the editor of NationalClubGolfer.com since 2017 and took on the magazine at the beginning of 2021.

A Devonian who enjoys wittering on about his south west roots, Alex moved north to join NCG after more than a decade in London, the last five of which were with ESPN.

Away from golf Alex follows Torquay United and spends too much time playing videogames or his guitar and not enough time practising his short game.

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Do we enjoy watching the stars struggle at the US Open?

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By Alex Perry, Matt Chivers | May 8, 2025

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Was this the greatest shot ever hit at the Masters? 

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By Alex Perry | Mar 13, 2025

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What is Amen Corner?

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By Nick Rodger | Mar 9, 2025

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How much are Masters tickets and how do I get them?

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By Alex Perry | Mar 3, 2025

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How Justin Rose won the 2013 US Open

US Open

By Alex Perry | Jun 13, 2023

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The unlikely lads: 9 US Open winners who upset the form book

US Open

By Alex Perry | Jun 12, 2023

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Brooks Koepka in control on ill-tempered day at Oak Hill

PGA Championship

By Alex Perry | May 21, 2023

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‘It was just one of those days!’

PGA Championship

By Alex Perry | May 12, 2023

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Under Armour Storm Sweaterfleece review

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Under Armour Drive joggers review

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Under Armour Iso-Chill Edge polo shirt review

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Adidas ZG23 golf shoes review

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By Alex Perry | Mar 23, 2023

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Patrick Reed ‘got lucky’ after another bizarre rules situation

Rules of Golf

By Alex Perry | Jan 29, 2023

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What is plantar fasciitis and how can it affect golfers?

Glossary

By Alex Perry | Nov 29, 2022

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Reflo Sidra trousers review

Apparel

By Alex Perry | Nov 22, 2022

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Reflo Lapter hoodie review

Apparel

By Alex Perry | Nov 18, 2022

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Reflo Beaufort gilet review

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By Alex Perry | Nov 16, 2022

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PGA Tour star DQ’d after ‘knowingly’ breaking rules

Rules of Golf

By Alex Perry | Nov 13, 2022

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Reflo Barents midlayer review

Apparel

By Alex Perry | Nov 9, 2022

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PGA Tour star finds himself in rare rules kerfuffle – but would you know what to do?

Rules of Golf

By Alex Perry | Oct 2, 2022

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

Mental game

By Alex Perry | Aug 9, 2022

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‘I thought it was the greatest par of my life’: PGA Tour star caught up in bizarre rules violation

Rules of Golf

By Alex Perry | Apr 18, 2022

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Toptracer

It’s the future of the driving range experience – and it’s now

Club

By Alex Perry | Mar 2, 2022

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Is there a better topic of debate in golf than course rankings?

Courses and Travel

By Alex Perry | Feb 22, 2022

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This club golfer did something the rest of us will never do

19th hole

By Alex Perry | Jan 11, 2022

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What is backstopping in golf?

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Have you ever seen a more ridiculous reason for a golf course being closed?

19th hole

By Alex Perry | Nov 24, 2021

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Golfer’s world record attempt – and it’s all for an incredible cause

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By Alex Perry | Nov 24, 2021

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Dumbarnie Links

How Scotland’s newest links makes a case for being its most fun

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By Alex Perry | Sep 3, 2021

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What happens in Vegas: This golfer’s scorecard needs to be seen to be believed

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By Alex Perry | Jul 30, 2021

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Puma draft in Fowler to take their shoes to the next level

By Alex Perry | Jul 27, 2021

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Is this the future of growing the game?

Club

By Alex Perry | Jun 23, 2021

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More slow play drama as LPGA star loses match in brutal fashion

Rules of Golf

By Alex Perry | May 27, 2021

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Did you hear the one about the golfer who shot net 37? (Kind of)

Features

By Alex Perry | May 4, 2021

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Not being a club member doesn’t mean I’m a cheat – so please stop calling me one

Club

By Alex Perry | Jan 27, 2021

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It’s back and bigger than ever! Five reasons you should enter the 2021 NCG Top 100s Tour

Courses and Travel

By Alex Perry | Dec 9, 2020

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The brilliantly bonkers links that’s worth the journey to end of the world

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By Alex Perry | Oct 28, 2020

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‘You don’t see that happen on the PGA Tour’: Rahm’s bizarre rules breach was lapse in concentration

Rules of Golf

By Alex Perry | Aug 30, 2020

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Who gets these Golf Pride MCC Teams grips – the Torquay or the Leeds fan?

Features

By Alex Perry, Dan Murphy | Jul 21, 2020

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‘It’s sad’: Big-hitting Bryson has Player worried for future of St Andrews

Top 100s

By Alex Perry | Jul 15, 2020

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What is the world’s longest golf hole?

Courses and Travel

By Alex Perry | Jul 2, 2020

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The incredible bulk: Here’s what DeChambeau eats on a daily basis

Nutrition

By Alex Perry | Jul 1, 2020

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Look away now, traditionalists – the trainer revolution is taking over

By Alex Perry | Jun 23, 2020

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Why swinging a golf club should be as natural as throwing a ball

Driving tips

By Alex Perry | Jun 10, 2020

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‘I’m not a fan of how it looks’: The golf rule Rickie Fowler would change

Rules of Golf

By Alex Perry | May 19, 2020

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10 golf courses in Ireland you must play

Courses and Travel

By Tom Kennedy | May 19, 2020

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My bucket list golf courses I’ve never played

Courses and Travel

By Alex Perry | May 5, 2020

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Should you be disqualified for signing for the wrong score?

Rules of Golf

By Alex Perry, Steve Carroll | Mar 6, 2020

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Royal Liverpool making major changes ahead of 2022 Open

Top 100s

By Alex Perry | Feb 20, 2020

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How to get the most out of your fairway woods like Fleetwood

Learn from the pros

By Dan Whittaker | Nov 17, 2019

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How to stop topping your driver

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By Dan Whittaker | Aug 30, 2019

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Mental game

By Karl Morris | Aug 30, 2019

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Mental game

By Karl Morris | Jul 12, 2019

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Mental game

By Karl Morris | Jul 2, 2019

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By | May 27, 2019

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By Alex Perry | Feb 11, 2019

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