The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. Hands up. How many of you think the fairway and the rough are two different parts of the golf course? I had a recent ruling where a player was hindered by an abnormal course condition in the first cut of rough. Their nearest… Read more »

The article below was written by Jack Backhouse of National Club Golfer. There’s nothing more frustrating than having a decent long game and then wasting shots around the green. In the video below, PGA Professional Jack Backhouse explains the only 2 chip shots you need around the green to develop a pressure-proof short game. Low… Read more »

The article below was written by Jack Backhouse of National Club Golfer. To some players, it feels like putting is a gift that you either have or you don’t, but like any skill it has to be trained to be improved. In the below video, PGA Professional Jack Backhouse explains some fundamental ideas and concepts… Read more »

Knowing how to prepare for a golf tournament is important to any golfer, regardless of your level. After all, whether it’s a week-long stay at Augusta or a local, one-day charity fundraiser, you want to perform well no matter what—and as the old adage goes; fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Golf coach Duncan McCarthy… Read more »

The article below was written by Jack Backhouse of National Club Golfer. In lessons, golfers always say that they just want to hit the ball straight, but are they going about this all wrong? In the video below, PGA Professional Jack Backhouse explains why you never want to hit the ball straight.   The straight… Read more »

Ask any group of golfers to list their biggest pet peeves, and you’re likely to hear ‘slow play’ mentioned a handful of times at least. There’s no doubt that knowing how to avoid slow play in golf will likely win you more friends out on the course. In fact, the R&A actually has a Pace… Read more »