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Author: Tom Irwin

Tom Irwin

Tom Irwin

Tom is a lifetime golfer, now over 30 years playing the game. 2023 marks 10 years in golf publishing and he is still holding down a + handicap at Alwoodley in Leeds. He has played over 600 golf courses, and has been a member of at least four including his first love Louth, in Lincolnshire. Tom likes unbranded clothing, natural fibres, and pencil bags. Seacroft in Lincolnshire is where it starts and ends.

Rory McIlroy should’ve been banned at the Ryder Cup

By Tom Irwin, Steve Carroll | Sep 30, 2025

Read full article Rory McIlroy should’ve been banned at the Ryder Cup

Where the Living is Easy: Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort

By Tom Irwin | Aug 27, 2025

Read full article Where the Living is Easy: Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort

rory mcilroy open

Rory McIlroy is the only show in town. Everyone should want him to win The Open

By Tom Irwin | Jul 18, 2025

Read full article Rory McIlroy is the only show in town. Everyone should want him to win The Open

liv players in majors

It is an absolute myth to say LIV Golfers can’t compete at the majors. Here are the stats to prove it

By Tom Irwin | Jul 17, 2025

Read full article It is an absolute myth to say LIV Golfers can’t compete at the majors. Here are the stats to prove it

open championship venues

Watching the first tee shot of The Open live is one of the great sporting events of the year

By Tom Irwin | Jul 16, 2025

Read full article Watching the first tee shot of The Open live is one of the great sporting events of the year

stick apple tv

Whose shocking idea was it to make ‘Stick’ on Apple TV?

By Tom Irwin | Jun 19, 2025

Read full article Whose shocking idea was it to make ‘Stick’ on Apple TV?

Mid Amateur Golf

Your competitive days are never over for as long as Mid-Amateur Golf still thrives

Courses and Travel

By Tom Irwin | May 13, 2025

Read full article Your competitive days are never over for as long as Mid-Amateur Golf still thrives

Royal Portrush

Beyond Portrush: Delights on and off the Golf Course

Courses and Travel

By Tom Irwin | Apr 3, 2025

Read full article Beyond Portrush: Delights on and off the Golf Course

TaylorMade Stealth 2 fairway wood

TaylorMade Stealth 2 fairway wood review: Now over £100 off!

By Tom Irwin | Feb 10, 2025

Read full article TaylorMade Stealth 2 fairway wood review: Now over £100 off!

nicolas colsaerts golf

Spain, smoking and Tiger: A wild Q&A with Nicolas Colsaerts

By Tom Irwin | Oct 6, 2024

Read full article Spain, smoking and Tiger: A wild Q&A with Nicolas Colsaerts

Here are 6 takeaways from the exhilarating final round of the Olympic Games

By Tom Irwin | Aug 5, 2024

Read full article Here are 6 takeaways from the exhilarating final round of the Olympic Games

Antony Scanlon

Antony Scanlon on how golf joined the Olympics and the legacy it will leave

By Tom Irwin | Jul 31, 2024

Read full article Antony Scanlon on how golf joined the Olympics and the legacy it will leave

liv golf the open

This is what The Open can learn from LIV Golf…

By Tom Irwin | Jul 21, 2024

Read full article This is what The Open can learn from LIV Golf…

best amateurs at the open

Amateur Performances That Stunned The Open Championship

By Tom Irwin | Jul 20, 2024

Read full article Amateur Performances That Stunned The Open Championship

Top 100s England

NCG Top 100s England: ‘We’re in a golden age for English courses’

Courses and Travel

By Tom Irwin | Jul 24, 2023

Read full article NCG Top 100s England: ‘We’re in a golden age for English courses’

Macdonald cardrona

Macdonald Cardrona: Easy to miss but worth the visit

Courses and Travel

By Tom Irwin | Jul 11, 2023

Read full article Macdonald Cardrona: Easy to miss but worth the visit

Wilson Staff Model golf ball review

By Tom Irwin | May 22, 2023

Read full article Wilson Staff Model golf ball review

FootJoy Traditions Golf Shoes Review

By Tom Irwin | Mar 31, 2023

Read full article FootJoy Traditions Golf Shoes Review

Seaton Carew Golf Club

How Seaton Carew made me realise golf (and life) is to be enjoyed

Courses and Travel

By Tom Irwin | Mar 2, 2023

Read full article How Seaton Carew made me realise golf (and life) is to be enjoyed

Ping G430 Max fairway woods review

By Tom Irwin | Jan 10, 2023

Read full article Ping G430 Max fairway woods review

Ping G430 SFT fairway woods review

Ping G430 SFT fairway woods review

By Tom Irwin | Jan 10, 2023

Read full article Ping G430 SFT fairway woods review

Ping G430 LST driver review

Ping G430 LST driver review

By Tom Irwin | Jan 10, 2023

Read full article Ping G430 LST driver review

Taylormade stealth 2

TaylorMade Stealth 2 driver review

By Tom Irwin | Jan 10, 2023

Read full article TaylorMade Stealth 2 driver review

Stealth 2 HD Fairway Wood Sole

TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD fairway woods review

By Tom Irwin | Jan 10, 2023

Read full article TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD fairway woods review

TaylorMade Stealth 2 fairway wood

TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus fairway woods review

By Tom Irwin | Jan 10, 2023

Read full article TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus fairway woods review

Costa Navarino

Costa Navarino: A brand new slice of golfing heaven in ancient Greece

Courses and Travel

By Tom Irwin | Oct 25, 2022

Read full article Costa Navarino: A brand new slice of golfing heaven in ancient Greece

What is Kummel – and why do golfers love it?

By Tom Irwin | Jan 1, 2020

Read full article What is Kummel – and why do golfers love it?

Alfred Dunhill Championship betting tips and preview

Alfred Dunhill Championship betting tips and preview

By Tom Irwin | Nov 26, 2019

Read full article Alfred Dunhill Championship betting tips and preview

Nedbank Golf Challenge betting tips and preview

Nedbank Golf Challenge betting tips and preview

By Tom Irwin | Nov 11, 2019

Read full article Nedbank Golf Challenge betting tips and preview

2026 open championship field

A Royal affair on England’s Golf Coast

Courses and Travel

By Tom Irwin | Oct 11, 2019

Read full article A Royal affair on England’s Golf Coast

golf dress codes

Meet the man getting rid of golf’s dress code

By Tom Irwin | Jun 27, 2019

Read full article Meet the man getting rid of golf’s dress code

Alwoodley Golf Club

Played by NCG: Alwoodley Golf Club

By Tom Irwin | May 15, 2019

Read full article Played by NCG: Alwoodley Golf Club

Chunking your wedges? Find out how to fix that

Chunking your wedges? Find out how to fix that

By Dan Whittaker | May 2, 2019

Read full article Chunking your wedges? Find out how to fix that

bunker etiquette

Who’s to blame for poor bunker etiquette? Club golfers have their say

By Tom Irwin | May 1, 2019

Read full article Who’s to blame for poor bunker etiquette? Club golfers have their say

How to stop thinning your irons

How to stop thinning your irons

By Dan Whittaker | Apr 26, 2019

Read full article How to stop thinning your irons

lag putting tips

Struggling with distance control? Try this lag putting drill

By Dan Whittaker | Apr 24, 2019

Read full article Struggling with distance control? Try this lag putting drill

Tiger Woods swing

The evolution of Tiger’s swing

By Dan Whittaker | Apr 16, 2019

Read full article The evolution of Tiger’s swing

How to stop three putting

How to stop three putting

By Dan Whittaker | Apr 5, 2019

Read full article How to stop three putting

gender-free tees

What do club golfers think of gender-free tees?

By Tom Irwin | Apr 4, 2019

Read full article What do club golfers think of gender-free tees?

Learn how to hit a fade with your irons

Learn how to hit a fade with your irons

By Dan Whittaker | Mar 29, 2019

Read full article Learn how to hit a fade with your irons

Luke Donald bunker tips

What is Donald’s secret to getting up and down from bunkers?

By Dan Whittaker | Mar 27, 2019

Read full article What is Donald’s secret to getting up and down from bunkers?

Club Golfers vs. Golf Club Committees

What do club golfers think of committees?

By Tom Irwin | Mar 22, 2019

Read full article What do club golfers think of committees?

Dan Whiitaker driver tips

Become a more consistent driver with these tips

By Dan Whittaker | Mar 21, 2019

Read full article Become a more consistent driver with these tips

How to stop hitting your irons fat

How to stop hitting your irons fat

By Dan Whittaker | Jul 19, 2018

Read full article How to stop hitting your irons fat

Spiked vs. Spikeless golf shoes: What are the differences in performance?

By Tom Irwin | May 15, 2018

Read full article Spiked vs. Spikeless golf shoes: What are the differences in performance?

match play golf

I got thrashed by a 54 handicapper and loved every minute of it

World Handicap System

By Tom Irwin | Apr 18, 2018

Read full article I got thrashed by a 54 handicapper and loved every minute of it

Equipment: Nike Lunar Bandon 3 all-weather shoe

Nike Golf launch Lunar Bandon 3 all-weather shoe

By Tom Irwin | Sep 29, 2015

Read full article Nike Golf launch Lunar Bandon 3 all-weather shoe

Lady Golfer's top ten drivers for women

Lady Golfer’s top ten drivers for women

By Tom Irwin | Mar 26, 2015

Read full article Lady Golfer’s top ten drivers for women