The Slam: What’s it like to go to the Masters?
Alex Perry joins Matt Chivers from Georgia as the pair breakdown a magical week at Augusta and a mightily impressive win by Jon Rahm
On this episode of The Slam – a National Club Golfer podcast in association with Callaway – Alex Perry joins Matt Chivers from Georgia as he discusses his unforgettable week on the ground at the Masters.
Jon Rahm triumphed by four shots at Augusta National, but what is it like to actually be at the famous venue? Alex fills us in with the details of a special week at a special place, as well as a breakdown of all the actions.
As well as discussing the significance of Rahm’s second major title, the pair also delve into the performance of Brooks Koepka and the excitement of the four-time major champion being back in major contention.
Three LIV Golf players finished in the top six spots, including Phil Mickelson, so are the Saudi-financed events stronger than we think, and do we miss any players who have left the PGA Tour?
This is all discussed plus so much more, so you know what to do…
The Slam podcast: Looking back on the 2023 Masters
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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.
