What is the unplayable ball rule?

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The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer.   Play it as it lies – it’s all anyone seems to go on about. But there are times when that’s just not an option. Perhaps you’ve drilled your ball into a gorse bush. Maybe you’ve become entangled in some cactus. Or let’s… Read more »

Which England footballers are the best golfers?

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The article below was written by Matt Chivers of National Club Golfer. Golf is a massively popular sport among professional footballers. More and more have become involved in the game both during and after their careers. They often pop up in celebrity Pro-Ams before tournaments get underway and if you’re Gareth Bale, they can become… Read more »

What is Full Swing and what drama unfolds in season 3?

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The article below was written by Matt Chivers of National Club Golfer. Golf is a benefactor in the growing trend of behind-the-scenes sports documentaries. The first episode of Full Swing, which aired in February 2023, was highly anticipated given the turbulence between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League from the previous year…. Read more »

How to use your wrists for more power and stop slicing

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The article below was written by Jack Backhouse of National Club Golfer.   Golf is primarily a hand, wrist and arm sport, so we should always begin our path to improvement by ensuring that these things are at least giving us a chance of hitting good shots rather than causing poor ones. In the video… Read more »

Is Harry Colt the greatest architect ever?

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The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer.   Michael Atkinson profiles the extraordinary career of the prolific golf course designer – one of the stalwarts of the golden age of architecture. Henry Shapland Colt, more commonly known as ‘Harry Colt’, was born in Highgate in London in 1869. As a… Read more »