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A player fills in a scorecard after a round | Source: Adobe Stock 18-handicap limit

I shot one of the best rounds of my life. The World Handicap System said it wasn’t exceptional

Can you leave loose impediments in place as a backstop | Source: Adobe Stock

Can I leave loose impediments in place as a backstop?

Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII hits his shot from the eighth tee during the first round of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Pedro Salado/LIV Golf)

Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf gamble has paid off spectacularly – whether you like it or not

Galvin Green Arlo Waterproof Jacket | Source: Galvin Green

How to layer for golf in cold, windy and wet weather

5 Areas Where Golfers Think They’re Better Than They Really Are

NCG Top 100s launches dedicated app for golf course rankings

match play golf format

Why are there different rules for stroke play and match play?

Tours

Captain Sergio Garcia of Fireballs GC hits his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of LIV Golf Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club on Saturday, August 08, 2026 in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Photo by Charles Laberge/LIV Golf)

Why the death of LIV Golf could give Europe a massive Ryder Cup headache

Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII hits his shot from the eighth tee during the first round of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Pedro Salado/LIV Golf)

Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf gamble has paid off spectacularly – whether you like it or not

FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Rory McIlroy of Team Europe celebrates with fans after Team Europe's 15-13 win over Team United States during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 28, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Will behaviour at the Ryder Cup in Ireland be as disgraceful as in New York?

VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Tommy Fleetwood of England and Justin Rose of England speak on the 16th green on day one of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club on September 17, 2026 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood given ‘bad times’ for slow play at BMW PGA Championship

Rules

match play golf format

Why are there different rules for stroke play and match play?

Can you leave loose impediments in place as a backstop | Source: Adobe Stock

Can I leave loose impediments in place as a backstop?

Main image: An AI generated picture of a fairway mat with an alignment line running down the centre | Source: ChatGPT

Can my fairway mat have lines on it?

A golf ball caught inside tree branches | Source: Adobe Stock

Can I knock my ball out of a tree?

A golfer marking a ball on a green | Source: Supplied marking a golf ball rules

Can I mark my playing partner’s ball on the green – even if I haven’t asked them?

A golf ball in a horrible lie | Source: Adobe Stock

Why do people cheat at golf?

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

These are the best golf advent calendars for 2026

Best Wedges 2026 featured image | Source: NCG

We tested 20 of the best wedges of 2026 – these are our winners

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

Travels

Perranporth Golf Course | Source: Supplied

Perranporth reminded me what makes a great golf club

Tony Finau of the United States celebrates on the 18th green during Day Two of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 15, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland | Soure: Charlie Crowhurst/R&A/R&A via Getty Images) Rusacks Hotel

Iconic Marine & Lawn Rusacks named official hotel of The 155th Open

The incredible Mazagan resort | Source: Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort

Escape to the Ocean: A Moroccan adventure awaits at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort

I think Machrihanish Dunes is the most underrated golf course in Scotland

Machrihanish Dunes

I’ve changed my mind about modern links golf courses after playing Machrihanish

best opening tee shot in golf

Jack Nicklaus called this the best opening hole in golf. He might have a point

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Why do we play the Alfred Dunhill at this time of year?

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Meet Akshay Bhatia’s wife-to-be: TikTok sensation Presleigh Schultz

Matt Fitzpatrick

Who is Matt Fitzpatrick?

ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: A general view across the 18th green prior to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews Old Course on September 29, 2026 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

The Old Course is getting 132 yards longer for The Open. How much further can we go?

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Who are the richest golfers of all time?

q school golf

I get bored after 20 minutes of practising. That’s why I’ll never be good at golf

Are golfers abusing member guest rates?

Dustin Johnson. Peter Uihlein and Branden Grace | Source: LIV Golf

How much has each LIV golfer made compared to their PGA Tour earnings?

MGP giveaway July 2026 | Source MGP & NCG

Golf Giveaways! Win a selection of MGP Nutrition drinks & snacks

Bryson DeChambeau at LIV Golf Korea | Source: LIV Golf

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

PATHUM THANI, THAILAND - MARCH 02: Jimmy Bullard of Team England in action on the 9th hole during the Reignwood Icons of Football Golf Tournament at Robinswood Golf Club on March 02, 2025 in Pathum Thani, Thailand. (Photo by Apinya Rittipo/Getty Images)

The best celebrity golfers: These handicaps might shock you

Jason Day

Who is Jason Day?