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 »
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What happens when a ball moves on the green?
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. We’ve all had it. We get onto a green, we’re addressing for a shot, or we’ve lifted and replaced, and the ball starts moving. It’s easy to get into a panic, and it’s easy for your playing partners to get the wrong idea…. Read more »
Do I get line of play relief from yardage markers?
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. I’m totally lost on a golf course without yardage markers. Most of the time I’ve forgotten to charge up my GPS, I’ve left a laser at home, and at least I’ve got a guide on how far it is to the pin. How… Read more »
What’s the problem with changing your shoes in the car park?
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. I was thinking about opening my wallet – the moths needed releasing – while perusing the ‘visitor’ rules at a prospective golf club. I’ve got a weird fascination with some of these pages. They simultaneously manage to make me chuckle and choke at… Read more »
Match play vs Stroke play: Did you know this about golfer-to-golfer combat?
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. It might still be hitting a ball around a course but match play and stroke play can feel like completely different games. This was brought home when I made my international refereeing debut in August, as part of the team that officiated a… Read more »
The 14 best golf courses in the Midlands
The Midlands might not be the first area that springs to mind when one thinks of top-class golf courses, but it’s a hotbed in terms of variety and quality. Naturally, there are no links courses given the county’s landlocked status, but the myriad of characteristics across golf courses in the Midlands is seriously impressive. This… Read more »