Blade vs mallet putters: a complete guide

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We can categorise putters in certain ways—the most obvious being the shape of the putter head. Tiger Woods has won 14 of his 15 majors with the Scotty Cameron Newport 2-blade model, while, in 2022, 62 per cent of the world’s top 50 players were using a mallet putter. Scotty Cameron is one of the… Read more »

The benefits of 9 hole golf

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The pandemic was disastrous for sport, golf included—there’s no doubt about that. Courses were closed, social mixing banned, and professional tournaments postponed left, right and centre. However, now that all of this is behind us for good (touch wood), the uptake in 9 hole golf is arguably one of the industry’s most notable trends—and it’s… Read more »

Winter qualifiers? Someone please stop the madness!

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The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. I’m ashamed to write this but this is my truth: I fear I’m becoming a fair-weather golfer. I’ve barely set foot on a course in the last few weeks and I’m a snow shower away from packing the bag up until the winter… Read more »

Has McIlroy gone too far in the LIV row?

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The article below was written by Alex Perry and George Cooper of National Club Golfer. If there’s one figure who’s been as vocal as anyone during golf’s not so civil war in 2022, it’s Rory McIlroy. The World No 1 has continued to play a leading role in speaking out against LIV Golf, ardently defending the PGA Tour and… Read more »

How does countback work in golf?

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So, you’ve put in what you think is a competitive score that surely has a chance of winning; you then hear someone has matched it. What then? Who scoops first prize? You may have your own way of deciding who takes the honours when playing with a group of friends—perhaps a game of rock, scissors,… Read more »

What to look for when buying second-hand golf clubs

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We all dip into the second-hand market from time to time. Of course, the chief reason for not buying new is the money it saves. It’s no different with used golf clubs—and various reputable websites specialise in selling second-hand golf gear. However, just like you’d do your research if you were buying a second-hand car,… Read more »