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The NCG Golf Podcast
The NCG Golf Podcast, by National Club Golfer, brings stories from the world of golf to life. Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll chat about everything from the clubhouse game, to tour, equipment, and courses, and welcome special guests from the world of golf along the way. Available on your preferred podcast platform.
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Episodes
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Tom and Steve are back, England Golf's big WHS changes and LIV golfers want back in
Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll return to The NCG Golf Podcast! The duo discuss the key points from Lee Westwood’s fascinating chat with The Chipping Forecast…
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Ryder Cup special: Is there anything Jim Furyk can do to beat Europe?
After the recent Year to Go festivities at Adare Manor, Matt Chivers hosts a special episode of the NCG Golf Podcast, joined by Dan Murphy to look ahead to the…
The NCG Golf PodcastWinter is coming and the problem with junior sport
From temporary greens to rules that can catch you out, winter golf brings many challenges – and it will be upon us. again before we know it. This week, Tom…
The NCG Golf PodcastI shot an Exceptional Score, so why did my handicap barely move?
Podcast co-host Steve Carroll shot one of the best rounds of his life but failed to get the big handicap cut he craved, because he fell agonisingly short of…
The NCG Golf PodcastWould you sell your golf club for £10 million?
It’s decision time for members of The Glen. They’ve been asked to vote on a partnership that could bring millions of pounds of investment into the club. What…
The NCG Golf PodcastWould you report a cheat?
Cheating in golf is almost unspoken. Everyone knows it goes on. It whispers through the corridors of our clubs and explodes onto social media almost every time…
The NCG Golf PodcastSolheim Cup, member guest abuse and WhatsApp wars
Does the Solheim Cup need to sound like a musical? Are some golfers taking the mickey when it comes to member guest rates? And are golf clubs becoming a more…
The NCG Golf PodcastExclusive: Captain Dean Robertson on how we won the Walker Cup against all odds
In his first interview since returning home from Lahinch, Walker Cup captain Dean Robertson joins the NCG Golf Podcast to take us inside one of the most…
The NCG Golf PodcastWonderful Walker Cup & The Ticking Handicap Time Bomb
Tom is back from endless travels and reveals 'The best course is he has played in Europe' *probably. More worryingly, he seems to have taken to stalking…
The NCG Golf PodcastLIV, laughs and a love of brown golf courses
Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll are back with another NCG Golf Podcast, and Tom has plenty to catch up on after a golf-filled break. The pair kick things off by…
The NCG Golf PodcastWhat Does the Data Really Tell Us About the World Handicap System?
Steve Carroll steps in for Tom Irwin this week, joining Dan Murphy for a deep dive into the World Handicap System and the latest WHS Data Report. With more…
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46 Years at St Enodoc: A Life in Golf with Nick Williams
Tom Irwin is joined by St Enodoc Head Professional Nick Williams for a fascinating look back at almost 46 years in golf. Nick recalls joining St Enodoc in the…
The NCG Golf PodcastWas This the Unluckiest Moment in Major Championship History?
The AIG Women's Open had everything. A dramatic final-day charge, a playoff, and one of the most bizarre moments you'll ever see on a golf course. Tom Irwin is…
The NCG Golf PodcastWhy the AIG Women's Open Is Bigger Than Ever
Matt Chivers and Nicola Slater are on location at the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes for a special edition of the NCG Golf Podcast. Nicola shares…
The NCG Golf PodcastWho Really Runs Men's Professional Golf?
With Steve away, Tom Irwin is joined by NCG Top 100s' Dan Murphy for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest questions facing men's professional golf. Has LIV…
The NCG Golf PodcastFabulous Fox, bonkers Bryson, brilliant Birkdale and enough TIOs
On the day after The Open, NCG Golf Podcast duo Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll are joined by Matt Chivers and Dan Murphy in a special episode discussing what they…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe many layers of the Bryson DeChambeau ruling at The Open
During the third round of The Open at Royal Birkdale, host Tom Irwin and Matt Chivers discuss the controversial two-shot penalty given to Bryson DeChambeau on…
The NCG Golf PodcastIs the 18th at Birkdale the best finishing hole on The Open Rota?
NCG Golf Podcast host Steve Carroll is back at Royal Birkdale, and is joined by Matt Chivers in the media centre at The Open, and there has been quite the…
The NCG Golf PodcastCan Open venues ever win the battle against distance?
Tom Irwin is once again joined by Dan Murphy and Matt Chivers on the NCG Golf Podcast, in the media centre at Royal Birkdale, on day one of the 154th Open…
The NCG Golf PodcastPatience is a virtue at the biggest Open ever
Host Tom Irwin and special guests Dan Murphy and Matt Chivers preview the 154th Open Championship in the media centre at Royal Birkdale. The trio dive into…
The NCG Golf PodcastCould it be Tommy’s time at The Open?
Welcome to the first of our special podcasts from Royal Birkdale where Steve Carroll is joined by Matt Chivers to talk about the opening two days at The Open…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Open is here! Our Royal Birkdale preview
As The Open returns to the magnificent Royal Birkdale, Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll look ahead to the 154th edition of the game's oldest major. From the Last…
The NCG Golf PodcastCurtis Cup Hero, Amateur Champion, Club President: The Remarkable Story of Jill Thornhill
Few golfers can match the amateur pedigree of Jill Thornhill. A former Women's Amateur Champion, leading amateur at the Women's British Open, Curtis Cup player…
The NCG Golf PodcastGolf needs to modernise and ban mobile phones
If it’s not visitors holding up play by taking endless photos, it is golfer taking calls when they should be playing a shot. So should mobile phones be banned…
The NCG Golf Podcast“The game’s gone” – Tom Irwin sounds off on golf’s etiquette problem
Players throwing clubs. Spectators turning on eventual US Open champion Wyndham Clark. Tempers boiling over on the biggest stage. For those who believe…
The NCG Golf PodcastiGolf is booming – so why are some golf clubs still shutting the door?
Another month, another record. England Golf's iGolf scheme added more than 6,100 subscribers in May alone, while recorded rounds topped 100,000 for the first…
The NCG Golf PodcastShould only competition scores count for your handicap?
It’s one of golf’s most hotly debated questions – and Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll aren’t holding back. Has the World Handicap System become too much of a…
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£500. Three days. Unlimited possibilites. Where are you playing?
You've got £500, three days, and a set of clubs in the boot. Where are you heading? This week, Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll plan the ultimate budget golf trip…
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What are the biggest rules blunders golfers make?
This week Steve Carroll is joined by Sam Barker-Sabido, Rules of Golf manager at England Golf. Catching up ahead of the Brabazon Trophy last week, the pair…
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Why can’t golfers choose any tees they want in competitions?
This week, Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll react to Aaron Rai’s stunning PGA Championship win and relive their own chaotic debut as a pairing in the NCG Top 100s…
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Has technology made golf worse?
From the balls we hit, to the watches we wear on our wrists, technology has seeped into every part of golf. Now artificial intelligence threatens to change the…
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Lee Westwood exclusive: You don’t want St Andrews to be butchered
This week, we’ve got a bonus episode for you as Steve Carroll caught up with Lee Westwood at Close House. As well as being one of Europe’s best golfers over…
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Is WHS one handicap system – or is it really four?
Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll are back discussing the latest moves in the World Handicap System. They talk about how Playing Handicaps are applied in…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe future of LIV golf? The truth is no one knows
What is going on with the breakaway tour? Will PIF pull their funding? Is Bryson DeChambeau going to stay? Is it even going to be able to carry on? With…
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The 2026 Masters, turns out we were right in the first place
In this special episode of the NCG Golf Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy look back on a captivating week at Augusta National, where Rory McIlroy cemented his…
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Moving Day: Forget everything we said yesterday.
In this Saturday edition of the NCG Golf Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy return to reassess the ever-shifting landscape of The Masters. After the optimism…
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Anatomy of a 65, in the company of greatness
In this special Masters edition of the NCG Golf Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy dissect a truly memorable round from Rory McIlroy. The episode takes…
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Tradition Unlike Any Other: Thursday at The Masters
Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy break down all the action from an enthralling opening day at Augusta National. From standout performances and surprise contenders to…
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Inside Augusta National: What It’s Really Like
Augusta National is one of the most famous venues in sport, but what is it really like beyond the perfectly manicured fairways and familiar TV shots? In this…
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Nick Faldo: 30 Years Since His Masters Triumph
This week, Tom Irwin sits down with six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo to talk about the remarkable impact of the Faldo Series – an initiative that has…
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Masters preview special: What is the greatest Masters of all time?
It’s the best episode of the year! It’s our Masters preview! It’s the ceremonial opening to the golf season and Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll are very excited…
The NCG Golf PodcastHas the World Handicap System ruined match play knockouts?
Tom Irwin has been signing up for every match play competition his club offers and, this week, he tells co-host Steve Carroll why the format is so special. But…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe rounds of golf we are desperate to forget
These are the rounds we would rather forget – the shots that went wrong, the blow ups on and off the course that left us wondering whether we should ever swing…
The NCG Golf PodcastWhy do club golfers have a problem with foursomes?
Podcast host Tom Irwin has been to the Sunningdale Foursomes – a traditional curtain-raiser to the golf season – and he absolutely loved it. But in club land…
The NCG Golf PodcastIs golf still designed by men, for men?
Women’s participation in golf is growing – but is it growing fast enough? Does the industry really understand the experience of women in golf? And is the…
The NCG Golf PodcastAre we bothered about getting better at golf?
Are you one of those players determined to be the best they can be? Are you having regular lessons, staking out the range, and practising like there’s no…
The NCG Golf PodcastGolf club membership: Is it stronger than ever – or teetering on a cliff edge?
Have you ever considered leaving your golf club? How many of your clubs upped your fees last year and are they going to do it again? What keeps you loyal? We…
The NCG Golf PodcastHave we seen the death of golf etiquette?
Music playing, phones buzzing, dress codes pushed to the limit – and that’s before we even start dredging up unrepaired pitch marks and unraked bunkers. Was…
The NCG Golf PodcastWhat 3,000+ golfers really think about WHS
We surveyed 3,390 golfers from across the UK and beyond to ask what they really thought about the World Handicap System Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll reveal the…
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How does Course Rating actually work?
It’s probably the most fundamental part of the World Handicap System but how many of us really understand Course Rating? This week, Steve Carroll is joined by…
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Are independent golfer schemes killing club golf?
It offers a cheap way to get an official handicap and players don’t need to be a member of a golf club. Whether it’s iGolf or OpenPlay, independent golfer…
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Should you have to pass a test to get onto the golf course?
Should you have to show basic competency before you are let loose on the fairways and greens? Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll ask this week whether rules…
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It’s the big NCG Golf Podcast end of year quiz!
We can’t see off 2025 without a huge quiz and there are reputations on the line as two podcasts collide. Steve Carroll, the pride of The NCG Golf Podcast…
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5 things you will see at your golf club in 2026... and 3 you won’t!
There are two certainties at Christmas – countdowns and a good old-fashioned lookahead. Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll get out their crystal balls – even though…
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What are the most broken rules in golf?
What always has you shaking your head on the golf course? What are the rules that no one can get right? Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll reveal the regulations that…
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What does 2026 hold for the World Handicap System?
England Golf’s decision to postpone any changes to handicap allowances ends another turbulent year for the World Handicap System. With dissent as strong as…
The NCG Golf PodcastAre golf club committees an outdated talking shop?
Vital to the running of a golf club, or paralysed decision makers that just get in the way? Do we still need golf club committees and, if so, how could they be…
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Is golf getting too expensive for the average player?
Green fees that seem to never stop rising, clubs asking for more from their members, and have you seen the price of equipment? Is it all too much? After a new…
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Should rangefinders and lasers be banned?
Are distance measuring devices a vital tool that speed up play, or a menace making golf too easy? This week on The NCG Golf Podcast, Tom and Irwin and Steve…
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How to cheat the WHS
Yes, co-hosts Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll really are talking about some of the ways golfers can manipulate – and outright deceive – the World Handicap System…