Author: Matt Chivers
Matt Chivers
Now on the wrong side of 25, 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 Open, the Ryder Cup and The Players Championship, having also interviewed and spent time with some 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: Cobra LTDx LS driver, Cobra LTDx 3-wood, TaylorMade P7MC irons, Ping Glide 4.0 wedges, Odyssey putter.
Bryson DeChambeau accepts brutal cut-off from Tiger Woods: ‘It is what it is’
By Matt Chivers
TaylorMade: Most golfers oppose bifurcation
By Matt Chivers
Matt Fitzpatrick convinced brother Alex to play in Zurich Classic in most sibling way possible
By Matt Chivers
Amateur golfer wins prestigious trophy after most bizarre possible start
By Matt Chivers
Tiger Woods’ Match Play mauling of Stephen Ames that will live on forever
By Matt Chivers
Rory McIlroy: I’ll use a rolled-back golf ball if it helps me win majors
By Matt Chivers
LIV Golf
LIV Golf players entered the WGC-Dell Match Play – but why can’t they compete?
By Matt Chivers
Is this the year Tommy Fleetwood breaks his major duck?
By Matt Chivers
‘It’s so bad for the game of golf’: PGA Tour stars react to roll back proposals
By Matt Chivers
Matt Wallace caught unleashing foul-mouthed rant at caddie
By Matt Chivers
Justin Thomas took part in BagCam debut on the PGA Tour – but how did it go?
By Matt Chivers
Is this the end for Greg Norman at LIV Golf?
By Matt Chivers
PGA Tour star’s hole-in-one wasn’t even his rarest feat of the week!
By Matt Chivers
‘It’s the most atrocious thing you could possibly do to golf’
By Matt Chivers
This Amateur golfer’s achievement will never be repeated (ever)
By Matt Chivers
PGA Tour rookie pays hefty price for brutal finish at The Players
By Matt Chivers
The 50th Players
Scottie Scheffler joins Jack and Tiger in exclusive club with Players victory
LIV Golf
‘Why wouldn’t you take a LIV contract?’ PGA Tour risks further divide over schedule changes
By Matt Chivers
So Cameron Smith did play at Sawgrass after all
By Matt Chivers
The 50th Players
17 shots in two holes! How TPC Sawgrass tormented two PGA Tour stars
By Matt Chivers
Padraig Harrington joins LPGA founders in World Golf Hall of Fame Class of ’24
By Matt Chivers
LIV Golf
Matt Fitzpatrick is taking no prisoners when it comes to LIV players returning to the PGA Tour
By Matt Chivers
BBC under fire for rejecting ‘multiple offers’ of free PGA Tour coverage
By Matt Chivers
Second Netflix PGA Tour series gets green light
By Matt Chivers
The 50th Players
‘The decision had consequences’: PGA Tour stars rebuff Cameron Smith chat
By Matt Chivers
‘Refreshing!’ Fans debate Rory McIlroy’s doubts on PGA Tour entertainment value
By Matt Chivers
PGA Tour
Kurt Kitayama ‘fought hard’ for revenge on Rory McIlroy to win Arnold Palmer Invitational
By Matt Chivers
‘We exceeded expectations!’ LIV Golf counter poor TV ratings claim
By Matt Chivers
PGA Tour
Rickie Fowler: How a triple-bogey ended my chances – then sparked one of my favourite memories
By Matt Chivers
19th hole
Not again! Another college golfer has fans up in arms over etiquette scandal
By Matt Chivers
The incredible stats behind Jon Rahm’s record-breaking form
By Matt Chivers
Torn on the PGA Tour schedule debate? Then this is a must-read
By Matt Chivers
‘One of the worst things to happen to golf’: Stars divided on PGA Tour changes
By Matt Chivers
LIV Golf
PGA Tour reveals elevated-purse, no-cut events for 2024 – now where have we seen that before?
By Matt Chivers
19th hole
‘Completely disrespectful!’ Golfer sparks etiquette debate during college match
By Matt Chivers
LIV Golf hits new low (literally) as viewership numbers revealed
By Matt Chivers
Ryder Cup
Could LIV players tee up at the Ryder Cup? The captains have dropped their biggest hint yet
By Matt Chivers
LIV Golf
How to watch LIV Golf: Here’s what you need if you want to tune in for the 2023 season
By Matt Chivers
Multiple major champions among World Golf Hall of Fame finalists
By Matt Chivers
Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia split with long-time sponsors
By Matt Chivers