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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

A golf ball lying in long grass | Source: Adobe Stock

You find your ball by standing on it – is that a two-shot penalty?

DOONBEG, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 13: U.S. President Donald Trump and Amgen Irish Open winner Shane Lowry of Ireland pose with the trophy on day four of the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg on September 13, 2026 in Doonbeg, Ireland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Want to know why The Open won’t return to Turnberry? Look at the Irish Open

LAHINCH, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Dean Robertson, captain of Team GB&I, lifts the Walker Cup following victory during the singles matches on day two of the Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club on September 06, 2026 in Lahinch, County Clare. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Revealed: The incredible preparation that went into Great Britain & Ireland’s amazing Walker Cup win

CROMVOIRT, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 13: Charley Hull of Team Europe poses with the Solheim Cup trophy with her team and volunteers, during the trophy presentation ceremony, following a 15-13 victory in the the Sunday singles matches of the Solheim Cup 2026 at Bernardus Golf on September 13, 2026 in Cromvoirt, Netherlands. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Why is America getting team match play so wrong?

Woodhall Spa NCG Top 100s GB&I Value

Why Lincolnshire could be the UK’s next must-visit golf destination

NCG Top 100s launches dedicated app for golf course rankings

Tours

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 03: Luke Donald is announced as Team Europe Captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup on March 03, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Are 11 of Europe’s 12 Ryder Cup places already taken?

DOONBEG, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 13: U.S. President Donald Trump and Amgen Irish Open winner Shane Lowry of Ireland pose with the trophy on day four of the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg on September 13, 2026 in Doonbeg, Ireland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Want to know why The Open won’t return to Turnberry? Look at the Irish Open

LAHINCH, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Dean Robertson, captain of Team GB&I, lifts the Walker Cup following victory during the singles matches on day two of the Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club on September 06, 2026 in Lahinch, County Clare. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Revealed: The incredible preparation that went into Great Britain & Ireland’s amazing Walker Cup win

CROMVOIRT, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 13: Charley Hull of Team Europe poses with the Solheim Cup trophy with her team and volunteers, during the trophy presentation ceremony, following a 15-13 victory in the the Sunday singles matches of the Solheim Cup 2026 at Bernardus Golf on September 13, 2026 in Cromvoirt, Netherlands. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Why is America getting team match play so wrong?

Rules

A golf ball lying in long grass | Source: Adobe Stock

You find your ball by standing on it – is that a two-shot penalty?

A golf ball about to disappear into the hole | Source: Getty Images golf hole rules

Is there a limit to how deep a hole can be?

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

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

Introducing Ireland’s newest five-star golf resort

dumbarnie golf links

Why golf courses shouldn’t be designed to punish you

Why 2027 is the year to make Carden Park your group golf destination

Costa Ragusa | Source: John Green

Why Costa Ragusa should be on every golfer’s radar

Woodhall Spa NCG Top 100s GB&I Value

Why Lincolnshire could be the UK’s next must-visit golf destination

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

What's Popular

Spoiler Golf putter giveaway | Source: NCG

Golf Giveaways! Win a Spoiler Golf Putter

Co-Captain Lee Westwood of Majesticks Golf Club hits his shot from the first tee during the pro-am before the start of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/LIV Golf)

Rory was wrong. I’d rather watch Lee Westwood than almost any PGA Tour star

A golfer gets frustrated while waiting to play their shot | Source: Adobe Stock slow play

Slow play feels like it’s getting worse – but can we really do anything about it?

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Who are the richest golfers of all time?

Best Budget Irons 2026

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

Bryson DeChambeau at LIV Golf Korea | Source: LIV Golf

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

Best Golf Umbrellas 2026: Stay dry and shielded from wind with these top picks

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

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

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

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?