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Author: Ben Outhwaite

Ben Outhwaite

Ben is National Club Golfer's Marketing Editor and the latest addition to our golf equipment review team.

He specialises in testing golf bags, beginner golf club sets, apparel and golf accessories. He also collates our buying guides so you know which are the latest and greatest bits of golf equipment on the market.

Ben picked up his first golf club when he was five years old – which was in fact a left-handed set of clubs!

He is a member at Rudding Park Golf Club and has a handicap of fifteen.

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Dundonald Links: A true championship experience

Courses and Travel

Dundonald Links: A true championship experience

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Fulford: The home of European Tour legends

Courses and Travel

Fulford: The home of European Tour legends

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Berkhamsted: A bunkerless playground in Hertfordshire

Courses and Travel

Berkhamsted: A bunkerless playground in Hertfordshire

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Pyle & Kenfig golf course review

Courses and Travel

Pyle & Kenfig: Home to breathtaking views

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Dundonald Links: A true championship experience

Courses and Travel

Dundonald Links: A true championship experience

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Fulford: The home of European Tour legends

Courses and Travel

Fulford: The home of European Tour legends

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Courses and Travel

Berkhamsted: A bunkerless playground in Hertfordshire

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Pyle & Kenfig golf course review

Courses and Travel

Pyle & Kenfig: Home to breathtaking views

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Apparel

Callaway All Over Chev Print Polo review

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Callaway All Over Chev Print Shorts review

Apparel

Callaway All Over Chev Print Shorts review

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Buying Guides

Father’s Day Gift Guide

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MacGregor Mac 7.0 9.5" stand bag review

Accessories

MacGregor Mac 4.0 6.5″ flip stand bag review

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Courses and Travel

Little Aston: The premier club in the Midlands

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Little Aston: The premier club in the Midlands

Courses and Travel

Pitlochry: The Switzerland of Scotland

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Glenmuir Zip Cairn waterproof golf gilet review

Apparel

Glenmuir Zip Cairn waterproof golf gilet review

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Glenmuir Pitlochry golf polo shirt review

Apparel

Glenmuir Pitlochry golf polo shirt review

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Glenmuir Wick lightweight performance golf midlayer review

Apparel

Glenmuir Wick lightweight performance golf midlayer review

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Sunderland Aspen showerproof golf midlayer review

Apparel

Sunderland Aspen showerproof golf midlayer review

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Seascale: A traditional links maintained to the highest standards

Courses and Travel

Seascale: A traditional links maintained to the highest standards

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Workington: A splendid parkland course on the shores of the Lake District

Courses and Travel

Workington: A splendid parkland course on the shores of the Lake District

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Seaton Carew: The jewel on industrial Teesside that is outstandingly consistent

Courses and Travel

Seaton Carew: The jewel on industrial Teesside that is outstandingly consistent

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Yelverton: A delightful moorland course that poses a challenge to golfers of all standards

Courses and Travel

Yelverton: A delightful moorland course that poses a challenge to golfers of all standards

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Best golf holes in Yorkshire

Courses and Travel

Headingley: Featuring many wonderful views and an abundance of wildlife

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Glenmuir Elgin golf sweater review

Apparel

Glenmuir Elgin golf sweater review

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Sunderland Anton gilet review

Apparel

Sunderland Anton gilet review

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Sutton Coldfield: Superbly conditioned greens, firm tight fairways... and the occasional herd of cows!

Courses and Travel

Sutton Coldfield: Superbly conditioned greens, firm tight fairways… and the occasional herd of cows!

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Aldeburgh: Boasting traditional golf with a rich history

Courses and Travel

Aldeburgh: Boasting traditional golf with a rich history

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underrated golf courses in scotland

Courses and Travel

Elie: One of the finest links courses in Fife

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Courses and Travel

Western Gailes: Up there with the very best links courses in Britain

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St Annes Old Links

Courses and Travel

St Annes Old Links: If you like links golf, you will love the Old Links

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Southerness: As peaceful a place as you could wish to find yourself

Courses and Travel

Southerness: As peaceful a place as you could wish to find yourself

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The shocking true cost of playing GB&I's top 50 courses: Are golfers being priced out?

Courses and Travel

Trump International: A truly special – but challenging – golf links

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Golspie: A truly special course that never disappoints

Courses and Travel

Golspie: A truly special course that never disappoints

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Royal St David's: Beauty and romance on the Welsh coast

Courses and Travel

Royal St David’s: Beauty and romance on the Welsh coast

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Cleveland Launcher XL drivers

Best Golf Drivers for Beginners 2024

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Fortrose & Rosemarkie: One of Braid's best-kept secrets

Courses and Travel

Fortrose & Rosemarkie: One of Braid’s best-kept secrets

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golf socks

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Best golf socks

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golf snoods

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Best golf snoods

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thorpeness golf club

Courses and Travel

Thorpeness: A glorious Braid heathland by the Suffolk sea

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Best golf speakers

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Best golf speakers

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Titleist TSR drivers

Buying Guides

Best Titleist Drivers 2024

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Callaway Stormfleece Pro Jacket review

Apparel

Callaway Stormfleece Pro Jacket review

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Farah Hoxie Polo Shirt review

Apparel

Farah Hoxie Polo Shirt review

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Stuburt Evolution Tech Padded Gilet review

Apparel

Stuburt Evolution Tech Padded Gilet review

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OceanTee Slim Fit Beluga Waterproof Jacket review

Apparel

OceanTee Slim Fit Beluga Waterproof Jacket review

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Callaway Eco Stripe Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover review

Apparel

Callaway Eco Stripe Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover review

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Callaway Premium Puffer Vest review

Apparel

Callaway Premium Puffer Vest review

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Callaway Big & Tall Allover Tie Dye Foulard Print Golf Polo review

Apparel

Callaway Big & Tall Allover Tie Dye Foulard Print Golf Polo review

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Sun Mountain Two5 carry bag review

Accessories

Sun Mountain Two5 Plus carry bag review

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Ocean Tee Men's Slim Fit Manta mid-layer review

Apparel

Ocean Tee Men’s Slim Fit Manta Mid-Layer review

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2023 Rules of Golf rules disputes

Buying Guides

Where to buy the Official Guide to the Rules of Golf 2023

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Farah Parka Showerproof Jacket review

Apparel

Farah Parka Showerproof Jacket review

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Stuburt Sport Tech Long Sleeve Polo Shirt review

Apparel

Stuburt Sport Tech Long Sleeve Polo Shirt review

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The best clubs for beginner golfers? Cleveland Golf Package Set review

The best clubs for beginner golfers? Cleveland Golf Package Set review

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pga championship winners

Buying Guides

How Mickelson changed his life thanks to coffee

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Ganton: A simply magical inland links course

Courses and Travel

Ganton: A simply magical inland links course

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TaylorMade irons

Buying Guides

Trolley or carry? Make sure you have the right bag for you

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Golf ball on the green with stunning sunset sky and anonymous golfer wearing golf shoes and holding club

Buying Guides

Spiked vs spikeless golf shoes: Which should you be picking?

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Should you be using a GPS or laser?

Distance measuring devices

Should you be using a GPS or laser?

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Canterbury: A hidden inland gem set in the glorious English countryside

Courses and Travel

Canterbury: A hidden inland gem set in the glorious English countryside

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Cameron Smith WITB

Buying Guides

Get the look: Cameron Smith

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Ashburnham golf course review

Courses and Travel

Ashburnham: An extraordinary links course that will have you yearning for more

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The best golf package sets to get you started in the game

Buying Guides

The best golf package sets to get you started in the game

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Hurlston Hall

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Hurlston Hall to host record-breaking Women’s Masters

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Beat the summer heat with these must-have accessories for the club golfer

Buying Guides

Beat the summer heat with these must-have accessories for the club golfer

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TaylorMade P790 irons

Buying Guides

Blade or cavity back irons – which should you be gaming?

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Purbeck Poole Harbour

Courses and Travel

Isle of Purbeck: The breathtaking course with a special backstory

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Fairhaven: One of England Golf Coast's real hidden gems

Courses and Travel

Fairhaven: One of England Golf Coast’s real hidden gems

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NCG Top 100s Tour

Courses and Travel

Broadstone: Walk in the footsteps of giants at this Dorset gem

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Tenby: The archetypal birthplace of Welsh golf

Courses and Travel

Tenby: The archetypal birthplace of Welsh golf

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Prestbury: A Harry Colt masterpiece in the beautiful Cheshire countryside

Courses and Travel

Prestbury: A Harry Colt masterpiece in the beautiful Cheshire countryside

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St Andrews Celebration of Light

Buying Guides

Celebrate the 150th Open in style with this stunning range of merchandise

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St Andrews Celebration of Light

Buying Guides

Brush up on your knowledge of The Open and St Andrews with these must-read golf books

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Northamptonshire County: A heathland classic for golf's romantics

Courses and Travel

Northamptonshire County: A heathland classic for golf’s romantics

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England's Top 100 Courses

Courses and Travel

Royal Birkdale: An irresistible links that is simply one of the best in the world

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Piltdown: The Sussex heathland with a colourful history

Courses and Travel

Piltdown: The Sussex heathland with a colourful history

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Gullane No 2: The crispest links with a backdrop like you've never seen before

Courses and Travel

Gullane No 2: The crispest links with a backdrop like you’ve never seen before

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Stoneham: This rare Willie Park heathland is a real treat

Courses and Travel

Stoneham: This rare Willie Park heathland is a real treat

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Beau Desert: Golf truly is 'oh so Beau' in the West Midlands

Courses and Travel

Beau Desert: Golf truly is ‘oh so Beau’ in the West Midlands

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Duff House Royal

Courses and Travel

Duff House Royal: A MacKenzie masterpiece on the North Sea

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Appleby Golf Club review 4

Courses and Travel

Appleby: A gloriously minimalistic moorland

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PGA National Sultan golf course review

Club

PGA National Pro-Am returns with huge prizes at stake

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Luffenham Heath: Remote, untouched, and full of lush green backdrops on every hole

Courses and Travel

Luffenham Heath: Remote, untouched, and full of lush green backdrops on every hole

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Southport & Ainsdale golf course review

Courses and Travel

Southport & Ainsdale: An England’s Golf Coast classic with a rich Ryder Cup history

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