National Club Golfer
Why you'll have to wait for your new handicap
The R&A and USGA hope many countries will be ready to transition to the new World Handicap System early next year. Steve Carroll explains why GB&I …
England Golf boss: Dress codes will stop so many taking up the game
England Golf’s re-launched Get Into Golf programme was designed to be provocative – and it definitely got people talking. Steve Carroll asked …
‘I had two heart attacks and played European Senior Tour qualifying 14 days later’
Nigel Sweet’s determination to play at the highest level is a tale of courage and overcoming the odds. The operations director at Leeds Golf …
How does the USGA course rating system work?
It is a crucial part of the new World Handicap project. But what does the USGA Course Rating system do? Steve Carroll explains…
What does allowing 54 handicaps actually mean?
Category 5 and 6 handicaps have been introduced - but what will they actually mean in practice? We asked England Golf’s handicap and course rating …
Meet the Alex Ferguson of amateur golf
Steve Robinson’s ability to mould winning teams has brought him prizes and plaudits. But as the England Golf Women’s head coach moulds another …Golf’s self-inflicted wounds need healing – and fast
Our guest Foghorn, Richard Tarr of Arnold Palmer Management, details how golf has buried its head in the sand for too long and how it can get back on …
An Open fairytale: On the course with Team Alfie
His support was loud and raucous – and it helped propel European Amateur champion Alfie Plant to a wonderful first day at the Open...
That's ace! Four players hit hole-in-ones at Brabazon Trophy
Have you ever seen four hole-in-ones, on the same hole, on the same day? That's what happened on the first day of the Brabazon Trophy...
The Niggle Podcast: Episode 23 - Outing all the golf cheats
New rules laid out by the R&A, USGA and England Golf have everyone bemoaning golf cheats. So let's get our best stories out in the open...