The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. I’ve seen the social media pictures of greenkeepers with huge welts on their head. I’ve admonished a playing partner who sent a shot skyward while staff were working in a greenside bunker. I’ve seen the appeals from BIGGA chiefs urging golfers to show… Read more »
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Potential or ability – what does your handicap index really mean?
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. You all know you’ve got a World Handicap System index, but do you really know what that number represents? We’ve had more than 30 months to get used to our decimal points and the figure we see when we open our digital apps… Read more »
Let’s clear up this common ‘lost ball’ rules misunderstanding once and for all
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. This is probably golf’s biggest myth. It just refuses to die, no matter how much you shout about it, or just scream into a mirror. It’s a belief that’s just so widespread on our fairways that it will probably always have legs. But… Read more »
Is it ever OK to throw a golf club?
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. I’ve known a few people who could best be described as temperamental. As the shots got wilder, the clubs went flying. It wasn’t a matter of if, but when. If I’d played enough with them, I’d be used to it. The moment was… Read more »
Where should the British Masters be held next?
The article below was written by George Cooper of National Club Golfer. Following another successful British Masters at The Belfry, rumours have been circulating that the Brabazon has been earmarked to host the popular DP World Tour event for the next five years. Since becoming formally known as the British Masters in 1985, the tournament has… Read more »
‘Club membership should be fair for all’: Are the days of playing whenever you want coming to an end?
We’re used to seven-day membership being all inclusive, but industry experts believe change is on the horizon. Steve Carroll explains more.
