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.
Ryder Cup
Adrian Meronk’s Ryder Cup snub ‘will hurt for a bit’ – and I’m not surprised
By Matt Chivers
Ryder Cup
Surprise inclusions or foregone conclusions? Analysing US Ryder Cup Captain’s picks
By Matt Chivers
The NCG Podcast
The Slam Podcast: Does the PGA Tour NEED the PIF for financial survival?
By Matt Chivers
‘I would still have him be involved’: Which LIV Golf rebels would Paul Casey choose at the Ryder Cup?
By Matt Chivers
News
A broken driver and a traffic jam: An assistant pro’s story of qualifying for the Asian Tour
By Matt Chivers
Ryder Cup
Bryson DeChambeau or Collin Morikawa: Is this a Ryder Cup dilemma Zach Johnson could face?
By Matt Chivers
LIV Golf
‘I don’t know if there’s ever been a more disappointing figure in golf than Phil Mickelson’
By Matt Chivers
BMW Championship betting tips – who will win at Olympia Fields?
By Matt Chivers
The NCG Podcast
The Slam Podcast: Our predicted 2023 Ryder Cup teams are revealed!
What putter is Rory McIlroy using?
By Matt Chivers
PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy gives brutal reaction to Phil Mickelson’s alleged gambling exploits
By Matt Chivers
Ryder Cup
Phil Mickelson wanted $400k bet on 2012 Ryder Cup, says old gambling partner
By Matt Chivers
Fore! Plane performs shock emergency landing at Scottish golf course
By Matt Chivers
Ryder Cup
Phil Mickelson believes ‘four or five’ LIV golfers could play in the Ryder Cup
By Matt Chivers
The NCG Podcast
The Slam Podcast: Rules controversy at the Evian Championship and a BRUTAL Senior Open!
By Matt Chivers
3M Open payouts: How much money will the winner earn?
By Matt Chivers
Can this PGA Tour caddie beat his boss at the 3M Open?
By Matt Chivers
Brian Harman: ‘Brutal’ UK fans didn’t want me to win The Open
By Matt Chivers
Justin Thomas won’t ‘sit on the couch’ with Tour Championship on the line
By Matt Chivers
The NCG Podcast
The Slam Podcast: Could Brian Harman be this year’s American Ryder Cup talisman?
By Matt Chivers
Henrik Stenson: Ryder Cup sacking ‘could’ve been avoided’
By Matt Chivers
Shoot 63 and leave it to Brian! Tommy Fleetwood needs giant turnaround for Open glory
By Matt Chivers
Alex Fitzpatrick’s Claret Jug dream ‘hasn’t crossed his mind’ after day three 65
By Matt Chivers
The Open
‘The only hole busier than the 17th is the 19th!’ – My hour at the Open Arms
By Matt Chivers
Open leader Brian Harman keen to end winless streak he ‘thinks about a lot’
By Matt Chivers
Tyrrell Hatton loses two balls in 18th hole horror show at The Open
By Matt Chivers
The dreaded S-word! Justin Rose shanks shot out of bounds at The Open
By Matt Chivers
The Open
The tranquil and therapeutic pleasure of following the last group at The Open
By Matt Chivers
‘It’ll be my turn soon’: Is Tommy Fleetwood on the cusp of a marquee Open victory?
By Matt Chivers
Matthew Jordan’s curtain-raising Open tee shot was ‘Everything he could’ve wished for’
By Matt Chivers
Punch me if anything changes! Wyndham Clark’s feet are firmly grounded at The Open
By Matt Chivers
Beware the bunkers! Scottie Scheffler names biggest dangers at Royal Liverpool
By Matt Chivers
What is the logic behind this Scottie Scheffler putting drill?
By Matt Chivers
Brooks Koepka reveals Ryder Cup talks with Zach Johnson at The Open
By Matt Chivers
The view from The Open’s 17th hole is just insane!
By Matt Chivers
Can LIV Golf still poach players from the PGA Tour?
By Matt Chivers
Matt Wallace knows The Open is crucial to Ryder Cup chances
By Matt Chivers
It’s just a name! Young amateur Tiger Christensen wants to ‘take it all in’ on Open debut
By Matt Chivers
Rory McIlroy ‘would retire’ if LIV Golf was last option
By Matt Chivers
PGA Tour
‘I don’t trust people easily’: Xander Schauffele reveals Jay Monahan doubts after PGA-PIF agreement
By Matt Chivers
‘Players are done with him’: Hunter Mahan passes brutal judgement of Jay Monahan
By Matt Chivers
The Open
‘It’s something I’ve dealt with since I was young’: Alex Fitzpatrick looks to make own path with Open Championship debut
By Matt Chivers
DP World Tour
The British Masters vs LIV Golf London: Which event would you rather attend?
By Matt Chivers
LIV Golf
A Majesticks shirt or a Hy Flyers hoodie? Inside the LIV Golf merchandise tent
By Matt Chivers