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Author: Joe Hughes

Tour editor covering men's golf, women's golf and anything else that involves the word golf, really. The talk is far better than the game, but the work has begun to change that.

masters par 3 contest

The little traditions that make the Masters special

The Masters

By Joe Hughes | Mar 13, 2025

Read full article The little traditions that make the Masters special
Fred Funk

‘One of the hardest holes on the planet’: A Players champion talks us through 17 and 18

The Players

By Joe Hughes | Jan 28, 2025

Read full article ‘One of the hardest holes on the planet’: A Players champion talks us through 17 and 18
Christian Bezuidenhout

The incredible story of Christiaan Bezuidenhout and rat poison

PGA Tour

By Joe Hughes | Sep 26, 2024

Read full article The incredible story of Christiaan Bezuidenhout and rat poison
Influential women in golf

Celebrating the most influential women in golf history

19th hole

By Joe Hughes | Jun 7, 2022

Read full article Celebrating the most influential women in golf history
TPC Sawgrass

‘There are only four holes where you will definitely hit driver’

The Players

By Joe Hughes | Mar 10, 2020

Read full article ‘There are only four holes where you will definitely hit driver’
Players Championship

How a ‘Volkswagen in a field of Ferraris’ won the Players

The Players

By Joe Hughes | Mar 9, 2020

Read full article How a ‘Volkswagen in a field of Ferraris’ won the Players
Qatar Masters report

Campillo triumph means Drysdale’s unfortunate record continues

Tour

By Joe Hughes | Mar 8, 2020

Read full article Campillo triumph means Drysdale’s unfortunate record continues
Eddie Pepperell

Why Pepperell was disqualified from Qatar Masters

Rules of Golf

By Joe Hughes | Mar 5, 2020

Read full article Why Pepperell was disqualified from Qatar Masters
Francesco Molinari

Molinari makes late withdrawal from Arnold Palmer Invitational

Tour

By Joe Hughes | Mar 5, 2020

Read full article Molinari makes late withdrawal from Arnold Palmer Invitational
Champions Tour

‘I thought I’d seen it all!’ The crazy story of the cancelled qualifier

19th hole

By Joe Hughes | Mar 4, 2020

Read full article ‘I thought I’d seen it all!’ The crazy story of the cancelled qualifier
Qatar Masters prize money 2020

Qatar Masters prize money

Tour

By NCG info | Mar 3, 2020

Read full article Qatar Masters prize money
qatar masters betting tips

Qatar Masters betting tips, TV times and preview

Betting Tips

By Joe Hughes | Mar 2, 2020

Read full article Qatar Masters betting tips, TV times and preview

Oman Open betting tips, TV times and preview

Betting Tips

By Joe Hughes | Feb 25, 2020

Read full article Oman Open betting tips, TV times and preview
distance report

What the stars are saying about golf’s distance debate

By Joe Hughes | Feb 14, 2020

Read full article What the stars are saying about golf’s distance debate

What the stars are saying about golf’s distance debate

By Joe Hughes | Feb 14, 2020

Read full article What the stars are saying about golf’s distance debate
Best NFL golfers

Quick 9: The NFL’s best golfers

19th hole

By Joe Hughes | Feb 1, 2020

Read full article Quick 9: The NFL’s best golfers
Saudi International betting tips

Saudi International betting tips, TV times and preview

Betting Tips

By Joe Hughes | Jan 27, 2020

Read full article Saudi International betting tips, TV times and preview
backstopping

More controversy as backstopping once again rears its ugly head

Rules of Golf

By Joe Hughes | Jan 19, 2020

Read full article More controversy as backstopping once again rears its ugly head
OD Port Portals hotel review

Why OD Port Portals hotel is perfectly placed for a golf trip to Mallorca

Played by NCG

By Joe Hughes | Dec 6, 2019

Read full article Why OD Port Portals hotel is perfectly placed for a golf trip to Mallorca
RSM Classic betting tips

RSM Classic betting tips and preview

Betting Tips

By Joe Hughes | Nov 19, 2019

Read full article RSM Classic betting tips and preview
Russell Henley WITB

RSM Classic betting tips and preview

Betting Tips

By Joe Hughes | Nov 19, 2019

Read full article RSM Classic betting tips and preview
drop zone

The great drop zone debate: Should golfers be punished for ‘grandstanding’

Rules of Golf

By Alex Perry, Joe Hughes | Nov 18, 2019

Read full article The great drop zone debate: Should golfers be punished for ‘grandstanding’
Eddie Pepperell

Bizarre DQ for Pepperell after ball blunder

Rules of Golf

By Joe Hughes | Nov 10, 2019

Read full article Bizarre DQ for Pepperell after ball blunder
Bob Estes

Estes hit with DQ as Pro-Am rule strikes again

Rules of Golf

By Joe Hughes | Oct 31, 2019

Read full article Estes hit with DQ as Pro-Am rule strikes again
links golf

How the pros change their game to play links golf

Tips

By Joe Hughes | May 7, 2019

Read full article How the pros change their game to play links golf
Brough Golf Club review

Played by NCG: Brough

Courses and Travel

By Joe Hughes | Oct 12, 2018

Read full article Played by NCG: Brough