Alternate Shot

Alternate Shot pitches two of NCG’s team of writers against one another on any given subject, from what’s happening on tour to the grassroots game – and they very rarely agree.

Latest Alternate Shot debates:

Would you pay the extortionate Pebble Beach green fees?

Would you pay the extortionate Pebble Beach green fees?

by Alex Perry & Steve Carroll

They're the scourge of the winter golfer – and they're back!

They're the scourge of the winter golfer – and they're back!

by Steve Carroll & Alex Perry

Is there a limit on the number of clubs I'm allowed in my golf bag?

Is there a limit on the number of clubs I'm allowed in my golf bag?

by Hannah Holden & Alex Perry

Is it still an honour to be a club captain?

Is it still an honour to be a club captain?

by Steve Carroll & Alex Perry

Should all club competitions be mixed gender?

Should all club competitions be mixed gender?

by Steve Carroll & Hannah Holden

Enough with the rough! Is it time for golf courses to cut down the thick stuff?

Enough with the rough! Is it time for golf courses to cut down the thick stuff?

by Steve Carroll & Alex Perry

Which is better? Medal or Stableford?

Which is better? Medal or Stableford?

by Steve Carroll & Alex Perry

Should you be disqualified for not shouting ‘fore’ on the golf course?

Should you be disqualified for not shouting ‘fore’ on the golf course?

by Steve Carroll & Alex Perry

Are we guilty of being oversensitive when it comes to golf etiquette?

Are we guilty of being oversensitive when it comes to golf etiquette?

by Steve Carroll & Alex Perry

Is it OK for the Open champion to drink out of the Claret Jug?

Is it OK for the Open champion to drink out of the Claret Jug?

by Dan Murphy & Alex Perry