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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
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Success or failure? Picking apart LIV Golf’s debut season + A passionate Ryder Cup plea
LIV Golf's first season is done and dusted, so, in this week's episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry and George Cooper discuss what…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Does good golf course etiquette still matter?
On this week’s From the Clubhouse, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Steve Carroll and Tom Irwin take a deep look at golf course etiquette. What is good…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Is this the best Rory McIlroy we’ve ever had? + Clutch Pro Tour founder on why LIV has been good for mini tour pros
In this episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry and George Cooper discuss Rory McIlroy's return to World No 1 thanks to his successful…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Is the World Handicap System really working?
On this week’s From the Clubhouse, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Steve Carroll and Tom Irwin tackle the World Handicap System. Tom joins us from Rome…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Breaking down another week of LIV Golf-PGA Tour-DP World Tour hysterics
Another fun-filled week on The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, where Alex Perry and George Cooper discuss the much-maligned treatment of (former?) LIV…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Are there too many Stableford competitions these days?
On our revamped From the Clubhouse podcast, from National Club Golfer, Steve Carroll and Tom Irwin will tackle the issues that are the talk of the clubhouse…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: LIV Golf vs OWGR vs the Ryder Cup – things are about to get heated!
In this week's episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer Podcast, Alex Perry and George Cooper fall out about the great LIV Golf vs Official World Golf…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: The all-important questions about the Dunhill Links + Is Charley Hull Britain’s next big thing? - with special guest Sophie Walker
In this week's episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry and George Cooper discuss all the big questions from the week's tournaments…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Is this the future of men and women playing together in golf club competitions?
Should you be able to play from whatever tee you wish in a competition? Does it really matter if events aren’t mixed? What does the future look like for…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Breaking down one of the most bizarre Rules of Golf incidents we’ve seen in a long time + Piano man Sam Harrop on his rise to Twitter stardom
On this week's episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry and George Cooper are joined by Rules of Golf expert Steve Carroll to get his…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Predicting Europe’s Ryder Cup squad + Squabbling about LIV Golf
In this week's episode of The Slam, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Tom Irwin, George Cooper and Hannah Holden reflect on another bonkers weekend of LIV…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Do visitors get a raw deal at golf clubs?
What’s the visitor experience like when you go to another club? Are the members welcoming, do the staff go out of their way to help, or do you get the distinct…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Recapping an extraordinary BMW PGA Championship + All the LIV Golf beef
In this week's episode of The Slam, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Tom Irwin, Hannah Holden and George Cooper recap a remarkable BMW PGA Championship…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Pure chaos! (Whisper it, but is it OK to like LIV Golf now?)
In this week's episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry, George Cooper and Hannah Holden are discussing – you guessed it! – the LIV Golf…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Who is winning the PGA Tour vs LIV Golf war?
In this week's episode of The Slam, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Tom Irwin is joined by George Cooper and Hannah Holden to recap a tumultuous 2022 PGA…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: What went down at Tiger’s meeting? + Is the FedEx Cup meaningless?
In this week's episode of The Slam, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Tom Irwin is joined by George Cooper and Hannah Holden to discuss what went down at…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: We ask England Golf if the sport is heading for a cost-of-living crisis + WHS is finally going global!
Tee sheets are still busy, membership remains buoyant and, as the success of England Golf’s independent golfer scheme shows, new players continue to be…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Falling out about Cam Smith’s controversial rules incident, saving women’s golf, and reigniting the Great Shorts Debate
In this week's episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry, George Cooper, Hannah Holden and Tom Irwin discuss Will Zalatoris finally…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: What we can learn from the Women’s Open champion overcoming her mental demons - with sports psychologist Duncan McCarthy
In this episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry, Hannah Holden and George Cooper debrief a wonderful AIG Women's Open, including the…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Iona Stephen and James Taylor on the physical and mental benefits of golf
In this episode of From the Clubhouse, an National Club Golfer podcast, Steve Carroll is joined by former professional golfer turned broadcaster Iona Stephen…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: The curious case of Muirfield hosting the Women’s Open + Should Rory McIlroy have been Ryder Cup captain?
In this week's episode of The Slam, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Alex Perry is joined by Hannah Holden, George Cooper and Tom Irwin to discuss the…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Why it’s time to stop criticising players for moving to LIV Golf for the money
LIV Golf continues to dominate the headlines and it's no different on this week's episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, where Alex Perry and…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Was that the best Open ever? + Are LIV Golf about to make their boldest move yet?
In this week's episode of The Slam - a National Club Golfer podcast - Alex Perry, Steve Carroll, Hannah Holden and George Cooper are back from a week at The…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: We’ve arrived at The Open! + Graeme McDowell on St Andrews
In this Open episode of The Slam Podcast from National Club Golfer, Alex Perry is joined first by George Cooper to discuss which players we expect to see lift…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Wild Ryder Cup rumours! + LIV Golf has another huge signing and a new format - so what’s next?
In this edition of The Slam podcast from National Club Golfer, Alex Perry, George Cooper and Hannah Holden reflect on another busy week of LIV Golf action, as…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Should we be worried by the latest LIV defections + Rules of Golf deep dive
In this week's episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry, George Cooper and Steve Carroll discuss a jam-packed weekend of tour golf which…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Recapping an incredible US Open + Who’s next to join LIV Golf?
In this episode of The Slam podcast from National Club Golfer, Alex Perry, Hannah Holden and George Cooper look back on a remarkable week at Brookline, where…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Is there still a place at our clubs for the traditional pro?
They are first port of call when we turn up for a round. Whether it’s checking you in for a competition, giving your game a much-needed MOT, or just sparing a…
The NCG Golf PodcastAll the Gear: Meet Scott Fawcett – the brains behind some of the world’s best golfers
Bryson DeChambeau changed the game with his focus on distance and his very aggressive target lines off the tee. Will Zalatoris took the golfing world by storm…
The NCG Golf PodcastNCG Top 100s: Alwoodley and Augusta National
It's surely the cathedral of courses. That church of azaleas at Augusta National has the eyes of the world focused on it this week as The Masters once again…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Golf’s failure to break down barriers with gender-neutral tees is a ’hideous mistake’
Do we play too many competitions at our clubs? Is fair use really fair and did we miss a trick by not freeing golf from gender-based tees when the World…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Does golf need to get with the digital times?
Online bookings or roll ups? Paper or electronic scorecards? Wherever you turn in golf it seems the conversation soon moves on to technology. How far should…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Snooker legend Shaun Murphy on his love for golf
There are only 11 snooker players who’ve won the career triple crown of World Championship, UK Championship, and Masters successes. We're prepared to bet…
The NCG Golf PodcastAll the Gear: How TaylorMade changed the golf forever with their revolutionary Stealth range
Welcome to the Carbonwood age. If you have just a passing interest in golf, you'll have heard this phrase once or twice since TaylorMade launched their range…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: It’s club golf’s poisoned chalice – so what should you be doing to help?
What does a golf club committee actually do? We know they’re usually volunteers and we know they make both the day-to-day and the big decisions on behalf of…
The NCG Golf PodcastAll the Gear: How Sounder are looking to change the way we think about golf
What do you get when the founder of Urban Golf - the UK's first and best indoor golf venue - and the founder of award-winning fashion label Folk team up to…
The NCG Golf PodcastEngland Golf on World Handicap System - You can’t stop cheats (but you can help)
Just popping the three letters into a social media channel is enough to bring up a column of chat that it would take you hours to digest. More than a year…
The NCG Golf PodcastNCG Top 100s: How we put together our list of the best courses in England
After tens of thousands of shots, countless miles spent traversing every inch of the country, and a commitment to visiting nearly 170 courses, it is ready. NCG…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: What is The Lost Art of the Short Game? Here‘s how you can find it
The first two books were hailed for changing the games of golfers all over the world. Now the successful teaching duo of Gary Nicol and Karl Morris are back –…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Learning the Rules of Golf with John Paramor
John Paramor has probably forgotten more about the Rules of Golf than most of us know. In a career which spanned nearly 45 years and saw him rise to the…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Rising costs and higher prices – is golf’s pandemic boom at risk?
Golf’s been in a boom. Full tee sheets, and massive boosts in membership after coronavirus restrictions were eased, shocked the sport out of a decade-long…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Tony Jacklin looks back at his Ryder Cup journey
Without him, the famous little trophy might be gathering dust in someone’s attic. It is not an exaggeration to say Tony Jacklin transformed the Ryder Cup. As…
The NCG Golf PodcastNCG Top 100s: Turnberry Golf Club
Turnberry's been the site of some of not only The Open's most memorable moments but golf's in general, whether it was the Duel in the Sun between Tom Watson…
The NCG Golf PodcastDialled In: Ryder Cup special - featuring Graeme McDowell, Ian Woosman, and NCG‘s betting expert
It's finally here. After an additional 12 long months of waiting, it's Ryder Cup week. In this speciail edition of the Dialled In podcast from NCG, Steve…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Peter Dawson on his short but historic Ryder Cup career
Quiz question: Who was the first left-hander to play in the Ryder Cup? Nope, it was Peter Dawson in 1977. Indeed Peter is the only left-handed player to…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Should paper scorecards be a thing of the past? How technology is changing golf forever
Has your golf club gone back to using paper scorecards? Have you slotted right back into the routine, or do you pine for your phone and a digital signature?…
The NCG Golf PodcastNCG Top 100s: Hallamshire Golf Club
Found right in the heart of the steel city of Sheffield, but just a wedge shot from the Peak District, Hallamshire’s pedigree is not just defined by its long…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: Paul Lawrie on changing golf's 'frustrating' rules
He’s the major winner whose 4-iron for the ages brought him a Claret Jug, a key part of the European Ryder Cup team that pulled off the Miracle of Medinah, and…
The NCG Golf PodcastDialled In: Wyndham Championship and Cazoo Classic previews
Golf form expert Barry Plummer joins NCG's Steve Carroll to discuss his selections for the PGA Tour's Wyndham Championship and the Cazoo Classic on the…
The NCG Golf PodcastAll the Gear: Why having the right shafts in your clubs is more important than you think
Golf club shafts are about as uninteresting as it gets when it comes to tweaking our equipment. Most of the time, we don't really know what the experts are on…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: 'The golf course doesn't discriminate' - meet the man looking to change the face of the sport
Every time Amir Malik steps onto the 1st tee he faces challenges – and they don’t simply involve putting the ball in the hole. As a practising Muslim, he…
The NCG Golf PodcastDialled In: Olympic Games preview
Golf form expert Barry Plummer joins NCG's Steve Carroll to discuss the men's and women's Olympic Games competitions. Who is going to come away from Japan with…
The NCG Golf PodcastNCG Top 100s: Seaton Carew Golf Club
In the NCG Top 100s podcast, National Club Golfer's Steve Carroll and Dan Murphy take you behind the scenes of the clubs that feature in our industry-leading…
The NCG Golf PodcastDialled In: Open Championship preview
NCG’s Steve Carroll is joined once more by golf form expert Barry Plummer as they discuss the main contenders for the 149th Open Championship at Royal St…
The NCG Golf PodcastThe Slam: Bernhard Langer on 'the one that got away' - The Open Championship
Bernhard Langer doesn’t regret much about his Hall of Fame golf career. But there is still one that hurts. The popular German was just a kid when he first…
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: They laid bare the 'anomaly' in covid grants - but what happened to Frinton?
This Essex club found themselves in a lockdown pickle over coronavirus grants last year, laying open the "anomaly" that existed for some who were looking to…
The NCG Golf PodcastDialled In: Travelers Championship and International Open preview
NCG's Steve Carroll is joined as always by golf form expert Barry Plummer who hands out his betting tips for the European Tour's International Open and the…
The NCG Golf PodcastDialled In: Who will win the US Open?
It's major time again and NCG's Steve Carroll is once again joined by golf form expert Barry Plummer who dishes out his free golf betting tips for this week's…
The NCG Golf PodcastNCG Top 100s: Woodhall Spa Golf Club
In the NCG Top 100s podcast, National Club Golfer's Steve Carroll and Dan Murphy take you behind the scenes of the clubs that feature in our industry-leading…
The NCG Golf PodcastDialled In: Who will win the Palmetto Championship?
NCG's Steve Carroll is joined by golf form expert Barry Plummer who hands out his betting tips for the Palmetto Championship on the PGA Tour. Please remember…