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Rory McIlroy hits the driver at St Enodoc | Source: Tim Cowley Rory McIlroy at St Enodoc

What happened the day Rory McIlroy came to St Enodoc?

An aerial view of a parched pitch and put golf course beside the beach on August 17, 2026, in Folkstone, England | Source: Getty Images

BIGGA chief says extreme weather is now ‘normal’ as golf faces ongoing water crisis

Picture of a scorecard | Source: Supplied

I’ve played in club competitions for 15 years – but I’ve never entered any of them to win

yellow stakes in golf

My ball rolled back into the water from yellow stakes – can I drop on the green side?

The opening hole on the Old Course at St Andrews | Source: St Andrews

The 1st hole at St Andrews is the hardest in golf. I won’t be told otherwise

NCG Top 100s launches dedicated app for golf course rankings

Jack Nicklaus and his son Jack, Jr. leave the 7th green during a practice round for the 50th Masters in 1986 | Source: Getty

I played with Jack Nicklaus at his peak – this is what impressed me most

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Jack Nicklaus and his son Jack, Jr. leave the 7th green during a practice round for the 50th Masters in 1986 | Source: Getty

I played with Jack Nicklaus at his peak – this is what impressed me most

LAHINCH, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Stuart Grehan of The Great Britain and Ireland Team hits his tee shot on the first hole during the morning foursomes matches on day one of the Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club on September 05, 2026 in Lahinch, Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

5 things the Ryder Cup should learn from the Walker Cup

Nelly Korda at the Evian Championship | Source: Getty Images

Who is the highest paid women’s golfer and what is the gap to the PGA Tour?

Adare Manor | Source: Adare Manor

Ryder Cup standings 2027: Who will play at Adare Manor?

Rules

A golf ball lies in the hole | Source: Adobe Stock provisional ball

I holed a shot with my provisional ball – does it count? 

Golfer walks away from a ball that's just by the hole | Source: Adobe Stock

My ball hit the bottom of the hole but bounced out – was it holed?

remove animal from golf ball

My ball is covered in animal droppings – can I get relief?

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Scottie Scheffler of the United States speaks to rules official on the 17th hole on day four of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 19, 2026 in Southport, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

I understand the Rules of Golf. That doesn’t mean I have to agree with them

A frustrated golfer swing their club on the course | Source: Adobe Stock

What is the general penalty in golf?

Staked trees bound by ribbon | Source: Adobe Stock

Can you take relief from a staked tree in a penalty area?

Reviews

FITVILLE Primix V1 gofl shoe | Source: NCG

This premium golf shoe is incredibly comfortable and under £90

Ram Golf FX-LOCK Trolley bag | Source: NCG

Ram Golf FX-LOCK Silent Trolley bag: Ram is back with a very clever trick

Garmin G82 Approach featured image | Source: NCG

Garmin Approach G82 review: Is this the golf gadget that does it all?

FootJoy Pro/SLX Carbon Golf Shoe Review: One of the best golf shoes of 2024 now 37% off!

Best Golf Deals

Best in Class Putters 2026 | Source: NCG

Best Putters 2026: 35 putters tested, over 2,500 putts hit, and these are the best in class!

Druids Ambassador Packs | Source: NCG

Druids Ambassador Packs reviewed: Unbelievable value for men, women and kids

Best Golf Balls for Mid Handicappers 2026 | Source: NCG

Best Golf Balls for Mid Handicappers 2026

Best Putters for Mid Handicappers 2026 | Source: NCG

The 10 Best Putters to transform your Mid-Handicap into a Low-Handicap

Best Hybrids for High Handicappers 2026

Best Budget Irons 2026

Travels

The opening hole on the Old Course at St Andrews | Source: St Andrews

The 1st hole at St Andrews is the hardest in golf. I won’t be told otherwise

NCG Top 100s launches dedicated app for golf course rankings

Night golf in Finland | Source: NCG

Forget the last tee time. In Finland, you can play golf all night

We played the best golf course in Finland – this is what it’s like

Is Finland Europe’s best-kept golfing secret?

Carden Park to host historic Women’s PGA Cup in landmark first 

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Spoiler Golf putter giveaway | Source: NCG

Golf Giveaways! Win a Spoiler Golf Putter

NCG Top 100 Tour gift card giveaway £50 | Source: NCG

Golf Giveaways! 5x £50 gift cards to use on any NCG Top 100s Tour 2027 event or package

golfers private jets

Which golfers own private jets and how much do they cost?

Best Budget Irons 2026

A golfer putts out surrounded, in the foreground, by various data streams | Source: Adobe Stock World Handicap System data

World Handicap System data reveals how often golfers play, score and get exceptional rounds

richest golfers of all time

Who are the richest golfers of all time?

Masters champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Source: Logan Whitton

The biggest putting difference between pros and amateurs is not what you think

highest paid caddies

Who are the highest-paid caddies in golf? The figures might shock you…

TaylorMade TP5 golf ball giveaway | Source: TaylorMade Golf & NCG

Take our distance measuring device survey for a chance to win a dozen TaylorMade balls

world handicap system survey

Are golfers regularly submitting big winning scores into the World Handicap System?

Bryson DeChambeau at LIV Golf Korea | Source: LIV Golf

Show me the money! How much has each LIV player made since signing up?

Should WHS scores have a timeframe? | Source: Adobe Stock

It is complete nonsense that scores from years ago can still count for your handicap