The article below was written by Jack Backhouse of National Club Golfer. Golfers can often have a love hate relationship with chipping, but it’s a vital part of the game if you want to shoot low scores. Here’s 5 mistakes to avoid if you want to start chipping better. Amateur golfers will generally always miss… Read more »
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Are you allowed to concede holes to shorten a match?
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. Sometimes we enter into something with best intentions. For me, it’s playing the club match play competitions. I know I’m probably not going to have the time to play them, but I can’t help it. The whiff of combat gets the blood flowing…. Read more »
Should you get every putt past the hole?
The article below was written by Hannah Holden of National Club Golfer. We often hear the phrase ‘never up, never in’ but is the most effective strategy always to hit your putts past the hole? We all want to know how to be a better putter, so what is the most effective way to reduce… Read more »
How to work out your golf handicap
First things first, everyone can obtain a golf handicap. This applies to casual golfers as well as members of clubs, and it doesn’t need to be as complicated as you might imagine. Put simply—it is a measure of your golfing ability, so if you are playing with someone better or worse than you, then the… Read more »
How many wedges should you carry?
The article below was written by Hannah Holden of National Club Golfer. With space for just fourteen clubs in the bag, getting the split between different clubs is crucial to your success out on the golf course. There are loads of factors affecting how many wedges you should put in play, so let’s take a… Read more »
The 3 biggest mistakes you make with your driver
The article below was written by Jack Backhouse of National Club Golfer. I met up with PGA Professional Jack Backhouse to take a look at three set-up keys to drive the ball better… Tee the ball higher Most amateur golfers tee the ball too low. I think the main reason for this is players… Read more »