The NCG Golf Podcast

What does a good driving range experience look like? Do we need fancy technology and an on-demand bar, or will a quiet corner, a bucket of balls, and a nice patch of grass do the job just as well?

On this week’s From the Clubhouse, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll dive into everything you may have ever considered about getting in a bit of practice.

Tom is in raptures about a recent driving range session with his kids, Steve bemoans the ‘indifferent’ quality of balls you can find at some facilities and the pair recount their best and worst moments.

They look at what makes a great driving range, whether club golf is lagging behind when it comes it providing the best experience for members and visitors, and Tom remembers the weird and wonderful characters who made his own time working at a driving range so memorable.

After mustering a passing score last week, Tom also has to find another level as Steve puts him through the R&A's intermediate Rules of Golf quiz. How will he get on this time?

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In this week’s episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, there is plenty to discuss from an incredibly busy week that saw the end of the 2022 seasons for both the DP World and LPGA Tours.

When it comes to the former, something isn't quite right when it comes to how the Race to Dubai standings are calculated, and we think we've come up with the perfect plan to solve it. (Mr Pelley, if you're listening, slide into our DMs.)

As for the latter, it's been another wonderful season for women's golf which, we argue, has never been in better shape, and what Lydia Ko has to do to be in the conversation for GOAT status.

We also discuss the bug OWGR fallout - though we don't necessarily have a fix for this - as well as Cameron Smith and his rather controversial claims about why he moved to LIV, and that phone call with Rory McIlroy.

And we couldn't let Bryson DeChambeau off the hook - so our resident elite amateur athlete has his say on that matter.

There may also be some World Cup chat, so sorry in advance about that.

Enjoy!

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What makes a good winter format? What will get you out of the warm confines of your house and onto the course?

On this week’s From the Clubhouse, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Steve Carroll and Tom Irwin go on a voyage of discovery – discussing everything from greenkeeper’s revenge to winterwinds and one quite incredible competition that would need half an hour in the clubhouse – and probably several pints – to sort out!

Steve gets himself into a state over trees on courses and, if that wasn’t enough light entertainment for you all, he makes Tom do a Rules of Golf quiz.

How do you think he’ll get on? Get clicking and get listening…

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In this week's episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry and George Cooper discuss how LIV Golf will affect the next few years of the Ryder Cup - and pick out there next five captains.

The DP World Tour's in-form player Ryan Fox also joins us to discuss everything from growing up in a ridiculously successful sporting family, his ridiculous season, looking ahead to his Masters debut, what it was like to have Steve Williams on the bag, and an absurd Tiger Woods story.

We don't want to spoil too much, so hit play and enjoy!

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It has been a big week for club golf with the R&A and USGA announcing new revisions to the Rules of Golf, and which come into force on New Year’s Day.

So in this week’s episode of From the Clubhouse, a National Club Golf podcast, Steve Carroll, who has passed the R&A’s Level 3 Rules of Golf exam, and Tom Irwin go through some of the major changes and give their views on what we can expect when we get out for a round in 2023.

If you are confused by the new back-on-the-line relief rule, need a bit of guidance on putting your handicap on your scorecard, and require an explanation on the new penalties for Stableford – among many others – settle down as Tom and Steve dive right in.

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This week on The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry and George Cooper discuss the new DP World Tour schedule which has upset many British golf fans - as well as Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald. Do you agree?
 
Elsewhere, George has an idea of who is next to cave in to the lure of Greg Norman's charm, and what would it take to make Alex a LIV Golf fan?

You'll have to hit play and listen in...

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On this week’s From the Clubhouse, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Steve Carroll and Tom Irwin get stuck into winter golf.

Do we really enjoy it, what are the benefits of teeing it up when the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, and what is our ideal winter’s day out on the course?

Tom and Steve also dive into mats, temporary greens, and winter competitions before answering a winter rules question that might surprise most of you.

If you’ve ever considered braving the snow, ice, and cold weather on an ever-darkening winter’s afternoon, this episode should be right up your street.

Discussed in this week's episode: 

• Could your golf course close every winter? Why some clubs are considering it
• Do I have to mark my ball when taking preferred lies relief?
• Can I change my ball when taking relief under preferred lies?
• Can I replace a ball using my club?
• The 5 winter rules all golfers break

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LIV Golf's first season is done and dusted, so, in this week's episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry and George Cooper discuss what they did right, what they did wrong, what they can do to improve ahead of next season, and the players rumoured to be on the verge of signing.

We also discuss the Ryder Cup, including Seamus Power's chances of making Luke Donald's team next year, and Alex makes a passionate plea to the developers planning to host the 2031 edition of golf's best tournament.

Let's get stuck in...

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On this week’s From the Clubhouse, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Steve Carroll and Tom Irwin take a deep look at golf course etiquette.

What is good etiquette, what is and isn't acceptable on the golf course and should we draw up a list of hard and fast rules that every golfer should abide by - rather than just asking, and hoping, people do the right thing?

Tom and Steve set out their positions on care of the course, causing distractions, pace of play, looking your best, and when you should provide help to your playing partners, as they develop their NCG etiquette Code of Conduct.

How can you not give it a listen?

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In this episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry and George Cooper discuss Rory McIlroy's return to World No 1 thanks to his successful title defence at the CJ Cup. Is this the best version of Rory we've ever seen? And what did we make of those comments in reply to Phil Mickelson?

We also have the co-founder of the Clutch Pro Tour, Tom Hayward, on as a guest to talk about his tour's huge plans for 2023, and he explains why LIV Golf has actually been a good thing for mini tour players.

Enjoy.

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