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At National Club Golfer, we are committed to fair and accurate reporting of amateur and professional golf, golf courses and travel, and equipment.

Coverage decisions are made by our editorial team, and we strive to ensure that each article is thoroughly researched and fact-checked, using credible sources including official tours, governing bodies, and firsthand reporting.

Articles that contain opinion or analysis are labelled as such and reflect the views of the author and not necessarily the publication.

We uphold high ethical standards and errors are promptly corrected when identified.

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As an editorial team, we pride ourselves in being part of the very audience that we serve: passionate golfers who live and breathe the sport.

Transparency matters. Our writers might use Artificial Intelligence for idea generation and brainstorming, as well as headline and structure suggestions and research assistance.

Ultimately, Artificial Intelligence is used as an assistant. It does not replace original reporting, and all articles are written, edited and approved by our writers.

About the author

Matt Chivers
Matt Chivers

Matt has been playing golf since the age of 13 and was largely inspired to take up the game by countless family members who played golf during his childhood.

Matt is a member at Royal Cinque Ports in Deal playing off a 5 handicap, just a pitching wedge away from his hometown of Dover where he went to school and grew up. He has previously been a member at Etchinghill and Walmer and Kingsdown in Kent.

Having studied history at the University of Liverpool, Matt went on to pass his NCTJ Exams in Manchester a year later to fulfil his lifelong ambition of becoming a journalist. He picked up work experience along the way at places such as the Racing Post, the Independent, Sportsbeat and the Lancashire Evening Post.

Matt joined NCG in February 2023 and is the website’s main source of tour news, features and opinion. He has reported live from events such as the Masters, The Open, the Ryder Cup and The Players Championship, having also interviewed and spoken to many of the biggest names in the sport.

Consuming tour golf on what is a 24/7 basis, you can come to Matt for informed views on the game and the latest updates on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour, Ladies European Tour and LIV Golf.

What’s in Matt’s bag: Cleveland HiBore XL Driver driver, Cobra LTDx 3-wood, Benross BR-Pro irons, Ping Glide 4.0 wedges, Odyssey putter.