The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. Alwoodley: 6am. The first players haven’t even teed off in the second round of the English Senior Men’s Amateur Championship but Toby Thorne is already looking ahead. England Golf’s deputy championship director is plotting round the venerable layout performing a vital part of… Read more »
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How to become a golf caddie
If you’re nuts about golf, the life of a Tour caddie might well look seriously appealing. You’re inside the ropes at the big tournaments, working cheek by jowl with a tour player, travelling the world (usually following the sun), and, if you’re especially lucky, earning a very tidy sum. The story that Steve Williams was… Read more »
How to become a golf pro (step-by-step guide)
If you’re already a skilled golfer, we can’t say we blame you for researching how to become a golf pro. There’s no better time to join the industry, with the number of golfers in the UK booming since the pandemic and the 2023 golf rule changes demonstrating how much the game is evolving to include players of all backgrounds…. Read more »
Timing sheets and radio chat: How referees keep pace of play under control
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. When you think about pace of play, I’ll bet one word looms large. Slow. A lost ball here, a forgotten provisional there, a three-ball that has sprayed it everywhere but the fairway – all get the clocks whirring and keep groups waiting. But… Read more »
Second Netflix PGA Tour series gets green light
The article below was written by Matt Chivers of National Club Golfer. After passing the first test with flying colours, Full Swing has been given the go-ahead for a second season on Netflix in 2024. The first series of the behind-the-scenes style show was released in February and documented the lives and careers of some… Read more »
‘One of the worst things to happen to golf’: Stars divided on PGA Tour changes
The article below was written by Matt Chivers of National Club Golfer. The PGA Tour have revealed a number of changes to its schedule from 2024. And let’s just say there have been mixed reviews. If you missed it, you can read all about it here, but parallels have been drawn between this new elevated-purse, no-cut… Read more »