The Slam: Will Rory McIlroy finally end his major drought at Hoylake? + Should LACC host another US Open?
Matt Chivers and Tom Irwin look back on an exciting US Open, the host venue that has divided opinion so much and Rory McIlroy’s last chance of major glory in 2023 at Royal Liverpool
On this episode of The Slam – a National Club Golfer podcast in association with Callaway – Matt Chivers and Tom Irwin review the US Open and Wyndham Clark’s impressive win at Los Angeles Country Club.
Clark played impressively to win his first major title, but what went wrong for Rory McIlroy and why didn’t he pounce when Clark showed signs of a wobble on the back nine?
Matt and Tom look back on the host venue – set to host the US Open again in 2039 – and its suitability to hold another major event. Did the course satisfy the spectators or the players?
In their personal golf lives, Matt also talks us through a disastrous visit to the driving range, while Tom divulges his recent exploits in team competitions!
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The Slam podcast: Rory McIlroy’s last shot at major glory in 2023 and an honest assessment of LA Country Club
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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.
