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Author: Steve Carroll

Steve Carroll

Steve Carroll

Fun Fact:

When at Sandburn Hall, Steve snap-hooked his captain’s drive on his inauguration in 2017. It travelled 97 yards – believed to be the shortest in the club’s history.

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NCG’s man in the clubhouse. No one covers the grassroots game as comprehensively as Steve.

Steve has more than 20 years’ experience as a journalist and joined NCG from the York Press in 2016.

Away from golf he supports Middlesbrough and is a keen follower of horse racing. He is a better guitar player than Alex.

Fun fact: When at Sandburn Hall, Steve snap-hooked his captain’s drive on his inauguration in 2017. It travelled 97 yards – believed to be the shortest in the club’s history.

Do higher-handicaps have an edge? Irish golfers deliver their verdict

World Handicap System

By Steve Carroll | Dec 15, 2025

Read full article Do higher-handicaps have an edge? Irish golfers deliver their verdict
Sunningdale Heath

This golf course partially closes twice a week to give beginners the chance to learn to play

Features

By Steve Carroll | Dec 12, 2025

Read full article This golf course partially closes twice a week to give beginners the chance to learn to play
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I tapped my ball-marker with my putter and it moved – is that a penalty?

By Steve Carroll | Dec 11, 2025

Read full article I tapped my ball-marker with my putter and it moved – is that a penalty?
LPGA Tour 2024 schedule

LPGA Tour 2025 schedule and results

LPGA

By Steve Carroll | Dec 9, 2025

Read full article LPGA Tour 2025 schedule and results
playing handicap

‘The general consensus in Ireland is the World Handicap System has destroyed club golf’

World Handicap System

By Steve Carroll | Dec 9, 2025

Read full article ‘The general consensus in Ireland is the World Handicap System has destroyed club golf’
playing handicaps

England Golf delay handicap allowance changes

World Handicap System

By Steve Carroll | Dec 4, 2025

Read full article England Golf delay handicap allowance changes
GolfBuddy GB Laser Atom rangefinder review

Can I reveal yardages to my playing partners – even if they don’t ask?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Dec 3, 2025

Read full article Can I reveal yardages to my playing partners – even if they don’t ask?
world handicap system

Are you better than you think? England Golf release new handicap numbers

World Handicap System

By Steve Carroll | Dec 2, 2025

Read full article Are you better than you think? England Golf release new handicap numbers

Adidas Tour360 20th Anniversary Golf Shoe Review: Nostalgic design meets modern performance

Shoes

By Steve Carroll | Dec 1, 2025

Read full article Adidas Tour360 20th Anniversary Golf Shoe Review: Nostalgic design meets modern performance
Women in Golf Awards

Inspirational achievements showcased at Women in Golf Awards

News

By Steve Carroll | Nov 28, 2025

Read full article Inspirational achievements showcased at Women in Golf Awards
ball marker rules

Can I place a marker in front of my ball?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Nov 28, 2025

Read full article Can I place a marker in front of my ball?
world handicap system

Are low handicappers really disadvantaged by the World Handicap System?

World Handicap System

By Steve Carroll | Nov 26, 2025

Read full article Are low handicappers really disadvantaged by the World Handicap System?
golf flagstick rule

Can I shift a removed flagstick if my ball is going to hit it?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Nov 25, 2025

Read full article Can I shift a removed flagstick if my ball is going to hit it?
acceptable score

Can a 3 club and putter competition count for your handicap?

World Handicap System

By Steve Carroll | Nov 24, 2025

Read full article Can a 3 club and putter competition count for your handicap?
pests and diseases

Pests and diseases on golf courses: How bad is it going to get?

Features
Greenkeeping

By Steve Carroll | Nov 21, 2025

Read full article Pests and diseases on golf courses: How bad is it going to get?
golf ball marker rule

My ball rolled into the hole after I lifted my marker – does it count?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Nov 21, 2025

Read full article My ball rolled into the hole after I lifted my marker – does it count?

What are the best golf books? You won’t better this fabulous list!

Buying Guides

By Steve Carroll | Nov 18, 2025

Read full article What are the best golf books? You won’t better this fabulous list!
fairway mats rules

Can I use a putter from a fairway mat?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Nov 18, 2025

Read full article Can I use a putter from a fairway mat?
golf leaf rule

Is there a leaf rule in golf?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Nov 14, 2025

Read full article Is there a leaf rule in golf?
yellow stakes in golf

My ball rolled back into the water from yellow stakes – can I drop on the green side?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Nov 13, 2025

Read full article My ball rolled back into the water from yellow stakes – can I drop on the green side?
pests and diseases

Is there anything that can be done to stop pests and diseases on our courses?

Features
Greenkeeping

By Steve Carroll | Nov 12, 2025

Read full article Is there anything that can be done to stop pests and diseases on our courses?
plugged ball in a hazard

My ball is plugged in a hazard – can I get free relief?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Nov 12, 2025

Read full article My ball is plugged in a hazard – can I get free relief?
The 2024 open championship

The Open Championship 2026 Preview

The Open

By Ben Roberts | Nov 11, 2025

Read full article The Open Championship 2026 Preview
Sarah Stirk

Sarah Stirk: ‘Golf doesn’t happen without greenkeepers’

Features
Greenkeeping

By Steve Carroll | Nov 10, 2025

Read full article Sarah Stirk: ‘Golf doesn’t happen without greenkeepers’
world handicap system

‘The World Handicap System simply invites manipulation. Stop those scores that increase handicaps’

World Handicap System

By Steve Carroll | Nov 10, 2025

Read full article ‘The World Handicap System simply invites manipulation. Stop those scores that increase handicaps’
chafer grubs leather jackets

What damage do chafer grubs cause to your golf course?

Features
Greenkeeping

By Steve Carroll | Nov 6, 2025

Read full article What damage do chafer grubs cause to your golf course?
nematodes

You have never seen this tiny pest – but it can devastate your golf course

Features
Greenkeeping

By Steve Carroll | Nov 5, 2025

Read full article You have never seen this tiny pest – but it can devastate your golf course
World Handicap System

England Golf on WHS: Could scores expire or be weighted?

World Handicap System

By | Nov 4, 2025

Read full article England Golf on WHS: Could scores expire or be weighted?

You’ll hate me for saying this – but isn’t the WHS delivering what it promised?

World Handicap System

By Steve Carroll | Nov 4, 2025

Read full article You’ll hate me for saying this – but isn’t the WHS delivering what it promised?

How much kit do greenkeepers need to do their job?

Features
Greenkeeping

By Steve Carroll | Nov 3, 2025

Read full article How much kit do greenkeepers need to do their job?
earthworms

This pest can wreck your golf course – and there’s nothing you can do about it

Features
Greenkeeping

By Steve Carroll | Oct 24, 2025

Read full article This pest can wreck your golf course – and there’s nothing you can do about it
Suzann Pettersen

Suzann Pettersen: ‘Women’s golf is lagging behind and there is no reason’

LET
LPGA

By Steve Carroll | Oct 9, 2025

Read full article Suzann Pettersen: ‘Women’s golf is lagging behind and there is no reason’

FitVille SpeedEx V3 Golf Shoe review: Wide Feet Win, But There’s a Drawback

Shoes

By Steve Carroll | Oct 9, 2025

Read full article FitVille SpeedEx V3 Golf Shoe review: Wide Feet Win, But There’s a Drawback

Sunderland Typhoon: Is this the best value waterproof jacket out there right now?

Apparel

By Steve Carroll | Sep 25, 2025

Read full article Sunderland Typhoon: Is this the best value waterproof jacket out there right now?
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Will the rowdy New York galleries ruin the Ryder Cup?

Ryder Cup

By Steve Carroll, Dan Murphy | Sep 24, 2025

Read full article Will the rowdy New York galleries ruin the Ryder Cup?
bethpage black

Bethpage Black: The holes that could decide the Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup

By Steve Carroll | Sep 11, 2025

Read full article Bethpage Black: The holes that could decide the Ryder Cup

What’s it like to play Bethpage Black?

Courses and Travel

By Steve Carroll | Sep 11, 2025

Read full article What’s it like to play Bethpage Black?
where is the 2025 ryder cup

Is Bethpage Black the best value municipal course in the world?

Courses and Travel

By Steve Carroll | Aug 29, 2025

Read full article Is Bethpage Black the best value municipal course in the world?
AIG Women's Open tee times

AIG Womens Open Tee Times 2025: Round Two

LPGA

By Steve Carroll | Jul 29, 2025

Read full article AIG Womens Open Tee Times 2025: Round Two
NCG Top 100s: Royal St George's

This 54-hole golf marathon is the best day of the year. Here is why

Courses and Travel

By Steve Carroll | Jul 24, 2025

Read full article This 54-hole golf marathon is the best day of the year. Here is why
The Open Championship Round 4 tee times

The Open Championship Final Round Tee Times 2025

The Open

By Steve Carroll | Jul 19, 2025

Read full article The Open Championship Final Round Tee Times 2025
Open Championship Tee Times Round 3

The Open Championship Tee Times Round 3 2025

The Open

By Steve Carroll | Jul 18, 2025

Read full article The Open Championship Tee Times Round 3 2025

This is how much everything costs at The Open Merchandise Shop

The Open

By Steve Carroll | Jul 18, 2025

Read full article This is how much everything costs at The Open Merchandise Shop

J.Lindeberg Ace High Top golf sneaker review: Forget the look and concentrate on comfort

Shoes

By Steve Carroll | Apr 11, 2025

Read full article J.Lindeberg Ace High Top golf sneaker review: Forget the look and concentrate on comfort

New Balance 574 Greens V2 Golf Shoe review: My go to golf shoe for 2025

Shoes

By Steve Carroll | Apr 7, 2025

Read full article New Balance 574 Greens V2 Golf Shoe review: My go to golf shoe for 2025

Wilson Infinite Bucktown Putter Review: Is this the best value putter on the market?

Putters

By Steve Carroll | Apr 2, 2025

Read full article Wilson Infinite Bucktown Putter Review: Is this the best value putter on the market?
nairn bothy halfway house

Is this the best halfway house in golf?

By Steve Carroll | Feb 17, 2025

Read full article Is this the best halfway house in golf?

Why do drivers cost so much money?

Features

By Steve Carroll | Feb 16, 2025

Read full article Why do drivers cost so much money?
pebble beach green fees

Would you pay the extortionate Pebble Beach green fees?

Courses and Travel

By Alex Perry, Steve Carroll | Jan 27, 2025

Read full article Would you pay the extortionate Pebble Beach green fees?
FootJoy StaStof glove review

FootJoy StaSof Golf Glove Review: The best glove in golf?

Accessories

By Steve Carroll | Jan 23, 2025

Read full article FootJoy StaSof Golf Glove Review: The best glove in golf?

How much are the green fees to play top 100 courses in Britain and Ireland in summer 2025?

Courses and Travel
Top 100s

By Steve Carroll | Jan 17, 2025

Read full article How much are the green fees to play top 100 courses in Britain and Ireland in summer 2025?
Old Petty

Will this be the hottest new golf course in the UK?

Courses and Travel

By Steve Carroll | Jan 1, 2025

Read full article Will this be the hottest new golf course in the UK?

Are these the best 18 holes in Open golf?

By Steve Carroll | Dec 24, 2024

Read full article Are these the best 18 holes in Open golf?

MacGregor Principal 7 Inch Stand Bag Review: best value bag of 2024?

Accessories
Bags

By Steve Carroll | Dec 18, 2024

Read full article MacGregor Principal 7 Inch Stand Bag Review: best value bag of 2024?
Wilson Duo Soft golf ball review

Wilson Duo Soft golf ball review: Is this the best value golf ball?

Balls
Latest reviews

By Steve Carroll | Dec 16, 2024

Read full article Wilson Duo Soft golf ball review: Is this the best value golf ball?
the yips

Is this a cure for the dreaded yips?

Mental game

By Steve Carroll | Nov 19, 2024

Read full article Is this a cure for the dreaded yips?
Rye golf course review best par 3 England

Is Harry Colt the greatest architect ever?

By Steve Carroll | Nov 15, 2024

Read full article Is Harry Colt the greatest architect ever?
golf equipment

Why is new golf gear so expensive?

Features

By Steve Carroll | Jan 26, 2024

Read full article Why is new golf gear so expensive?
Ping ChipR

This might be the best club ever made for average golfers

Features

By Steve Carroll | Dec 21, 2023

Read full article This might be the best club ever made for average golfers
winter golf training

5 reasons why winter training can supercharge your golf game

Fitness

By Steve Carroll | Oct 9, 2023

Read full article 5 reasons why winter training can supercharge your golf game
cobra radspeed

How Cobra’s stronger lofts are transforming my game

By Steve Carroll | Aug 19, 2021

Read full article How Cobra’s stronger lofts are transforming my game
Cobra

The driver that has given me hope – and why I want more…

By Steve Carroll | Jun 2, 2021

Read full article The driver that has given me hope – and why I want more…
marking a golf ball

European Masters betting tips

Betting Tips

By Steve Carroll | Aug 27, 2019

Read full article European Masters betting tips
northern trust betting tips

Who will win the Northern Trust?

Betting Tips

By Steve Carroll | Aug 5, 2019

Read full article Who will win the Northern Trust?
golf warm up

How to warm up like a tour pro

Fitness

By Steve Carroll | Aug 2, 2019

Read full article How to warm up like a tour pro
WGC FedEx St Jude Invitational betting tips

Who will win the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational?

Betting Tips

By Steve Carroll | Jul 23, 2019

Read full article Who will win the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational?

The outsiders to keep an eye on at Royal Portrush

Betting Tips

By Steve Carroll | Jul 12, 2019

Read full article The outsiders to keep an eye on at Royal Portrush
short game drills

Revealed: The secrets behind Fleetwood’s stellar short game

Short game

By Steve Carroll | Jun 6, 2019

Read full article Revealed: The secrets behind Fleetwood’s stellar short game
how to chip from a bad lie

How to chip from a bad lie

Tips

By Steve Carroll | May 23, 2019

Read full article How to chip from a bad lie
bunker tips

Get out of bunkers every time with this quick fix

Tips

By Steve Carroll | May 17, 2019

Read full article Get out of bunkers every time with this quick fix
golf tournament preparation

How does a player prepare for a major? We got the inside story

Learn from the pros

By Steve Carroll | May 16, 2019

Read full article How does a player prepare for a major? We got the inside story
chipping tips

Stop knifing through the green with these chipping tips

Learn from the pros

By Steve Carroll | May 10, 2019

Read full article Stop knifing through the green with these chipping tips

The putting aids raising eyebrows on the European Tour

By Steve Carroll | May 7, 2019

Read full article The putting aids raising eyebrows on the European Tour
China Open betting tips

Volvo China Open betting tips

Betting Tips

By Steve Carroll | Apr 29, 2019

Read full article Volvo China Open betting tips
Jon Rahm M5 driver

WGC-Match Play Championship betting tips

Betting Tips

By Steve Carroll | Mar 25, 2019

Read full article WGC-Match Play Championship betting tips
PGA Championship each-way betting tips

Maybank Championship betting tips

Betting Tips

By Steve Carroll | Mar 18, 2019

Read full article Maybank Championship betting tips
Titleist custom fitting

How does a custom fitting affect your golf game?

By Steve Carroll | Aug 30, 2018

Read full article How does a custom fitting affect your golf game?
Titleist 818 hybrids

It’s been a long winter – now the real stuff is about to begin

Features

By Steve Carroll | Mar 8, 2018

Read full article It’s been a long winter – now the real stuff is about to begin
Winter Golf Week practice balls in snow

Winter golf tips to get your handicap down in 2018

Tips

By Steve Carroll | Nov 10, 2017

Read full article Winter golf tips to get your handicap down in 2018
Titleist Velocity golf ball review

Titleist Velocity golf ball review

By Steve Carroll | Jan 1, 1970

Read full article Titleist Velocity golf ball review