The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. Visitor green fees have been rapidly rising ever since the Covid barriers came down. But, asks Steve Carroll, are we in danger of pricing the domestic golfer out of an experience, and will it come back to hurt the industry? What’s the value… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Debates
Why is new golf gear so expensive?
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. With drivers upwards of £500 and iron sets passing £1,000, the price of new equipment is a constant debate for club golfers. On The NCG Golf Podcast, Hannah Holden put the figures into context. New drivers, irons, putters: the big equipment brands are… Read more »
How many of these Rules of Golf changes do you still use in your game?
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. It’s been five years since the introduction of the biggest alterations to the laws of the game for a generation. Some of what was revealed was huge, but how many of them are now routine when you go out for a round? It’s… Read more »
Is scratch golf as unachievable as we think?
The article below was written by Hannah Holden of National Club Golfer. Scratch golf is seen as something only achievable for seriously skilled golfers, who make no mistakes out on the course, but is that really the case? Lots of us have aspirations to play scratch golf. But what does it actually take to get… Read more »
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 »