Is a relaxed dress code the key to youngsters playing golf?

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The article below was written by Matt Chivers of National Club Golfer. Relaxing dress code rules has been vital to more youngsters visiting Paul Lawrie’s golf centre in Aberdeen, as the 1999 Open champion told the NCG Golf Podcast.   Dress code has been vital to the success of Paul Lawrie’s golf centre in Aberdeen. When… Read more »

What does your golf bag say about you?

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The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer.   What do you tote around the golf course? Are you a tour bag merchant with a fancy trolley and dozens of dividers? Do you go simple, and pick up a pencil golf bag with a half set? Or are you one of… Read more »

How much is too much to pay for a round of golf?

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The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. Visitor green fees have been rapidly rising ever since the Covid barriers came down. But, asks Steve Carroll, are we in danger of pricing the domestic golfer out of an experience, and will it come back to hurt the industry? What’s the value… Read more »

Why is new golf gear so expensive?

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The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. With drivers upwards of £500 and iron sets passing £1,000, the price of new equipment is a constant debate for club golfers. On The NCG Golf Podcast, Hannah Holden put the figures into context. New drivers, irons, putters: the big equipment brands are… Read more »