Have you ever wondered why golf balls have dimples instead of a smooth surface? We don’t blame you—even experienced golfers question this after years of overlooking it. Dimples are to golf balls what aglets are to shoelaces. You don’t give them much thought until someone points them out, and then you can’t rest until you know their… Read more »

How do you get your additional golf fix when you’re not playing? Magazines, books, live action on the television… all of the above, perhaps? For those who just can’t get enough of the game, YouTube is a bottomless pit of highlights, equipment reviews, interviews and playing tips. However, where are the best places to go?… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »