While the sport may have been founded across the border in Scotland, England also boasts its fair share of golfing history. English golfers are amongst some of the very best to play the game, across a period spanning over 150 years, so picking the greatest 11 in history was no mean feat. However, we’ve done… Read more »

The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer.   It’s the first thing many golfers will talk about when they’re in the clubhouse. It can define whether they enjoy their round or not. Of course, we’re talking about greens. Members and visitors want them to be great, but do we have… Read more »

One of the most important aspects of golf is understanding which club to use and when, and knowing the average distance of each golf club in your bag is a huge part of this.  Understanding club distances can help you approach your shots properly and free you up to focus on perfecting other areas of… Read more »

The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer.   It was one big experiment. For six months – from April until the end of October – I submitted every score into the World Handicap System. It was irrelevant whether it was a competition or a knock with a couple of pals, if I… Read more »

The article below was written by Rachael Tibbs of National Club Golfer.   Hit the ground running faster than ever this season and increase your clubhead speed and distance by applying the science in the gym! Here are three main scientific principles contributing to increased clubhead speeds, swing efficiency and greater shot distance.   Increase… Read more »

You’ve probably glanced at your scorecard recently, noticed the terms ‘course rating’ and ‘slope rating’, and thought, ‘What on earth do those mean?’. You’re not alone.  Many golfers overlook these numbers, especially those just starting out or playing casually. But it’s important to note that these ratings are, in fact, some of the most crucial… Read more »