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The NCG Golf Podcast

National Club Golfer

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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64:17

Should you have to pass a test to get onto the golf...

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2026/01/07

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, etiquette, pace of play, and safety should be tested before players are allowed out onto the course. Would you sit an exam to play golf? The NCG Golf Podcast is produced in association with

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35:52

It’s the big NCG Golf Podcast end of year quiz!

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/12/29

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, takes on NCG Top 100s Podcast’s very own Dan Murphy for bragging rights with Tom Irwin as your quizmaster. Who will come out on top in this test of golfing knowledge? The NCG Golf Podcast is produced in association with

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69:29

5 things you will see at your golf club in 2026......

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/12/25

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 2026 is only a week away – to predict what might happen in your golf clubs next year. Will there be a membership crisis? Will you still be able to use cash at your club and what lies in store for the golf professional? The NCG Golf Podcast is produced in association with

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60:15

What are the most broken rules in golf?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/12/18

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 are flouted most - and most of them have come straight from you! Whether it's dodgy drops, provisional balls that aren't, or what you get up to in bunkers, this is your line-up of the most broken rules in our sport. The NCG Golf Podcast is produced in association with

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67:49

What does 2026 hold for the World Handicap System?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/12/11

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 ever – outlined in the many emails you send to us every week – Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll discuss the latest developments and ask what the next 12 months hold for the embattled calculator. Will WHS finally start to settle down? Does there need to be a more joined-up approach to its implementation? What it will it take for people to accept

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77:31

Sir Nick Faldo joins NCG for an exclusive conversation

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/12/04

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 helped countless young players reach the top of the game.He also opens up about how equipment has evolved, how modern skill levels compare with his era, and what it takes to succeed today. And, of course, you’ll hear his memories from Augusta and the stories behind his three Masters victories. The NCG Golf Podcast is produced in association with

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65:45

Are golf club committees an outdated talking shop?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/11/27

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 improved?Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll have some experience in this field. Both have served on golf club committees and they debate the pros and cons of these institutions. Who are they meant to serve, and are they achieving that? Do clubs still need committees as we turn into 2026? The NCG Golf Podcast is produced in association with

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53:59

Is golf getting too expensive for the average player?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/11/20

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 player survey revealed rising costs and affordability continued to be a concern for club golfers, Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll discuss whether those fears are perception or reality. Are green fees getting out of control, or is it just market forces? Are we asking parents to pay too much as we coax youngsters into the game, and are we even being

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54:22

Should rangefinders and lasers be banned?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/11/13

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 Carroll debate whether tech like rangefinders, GPS watches, and lasers have gone too far. Do we rely on them too much? Would the game be more fun – and more traditional – without them? And are the rules around their use too complicated for most golfers to follow? The NCG Golf Podcast is produced in association with

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61:29

How to cheat the WHS

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/11/06

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.But this is not a guidebook for any golfer with larcenous intent. The duo discuss how they can be countered and what clubs need to look out for if they suspect players may not be treating the game with the integrity it deserves. Is getting someone you haven’t played with to confirm your scores against the rules? What about cancelling a round

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59:39

Is it a Happy Birthday for the World Handicap System?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Doesn’t time fly? It’s very nearly five years since the World Handicap System arrived in the lives of golfers in Great Britain & Ireland and Steve Carroll and Tom Irwin couldn’t let such an anniversary go unmarked.The duo are on familiar ground as they assess half a decade of WHS. What has worked? What hasn’t and what happens next? The NCG Golf Podcast is produced in association with

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71:27

These are the Rules of Golf we would change

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Who doesn’t love a Rules of Golf controversy? Just look at social media after a big decision on tour. It’s full of people debating and disagreeing.It shows how passionate we all are about the Rules and this week, Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll dive headlong into a big debate about the ones they would change. With the Rules on a four-year review, we might see some alterations in time for 2027. What would our duo change? Should we look again at slope on rangefinders? Should there be a big change in

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52:49

Sir Clive Woodward: ‘I would have stopped the Ryder Cup’

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/10/03

This week, Tom Irwin is joined by Sir Clive Woodward, the England Rugby World Cup winning coach, and one of sport’s greatest leaders.The pair discuss Stryve, Sir Clive’s golf venture. Stryve's three stage process helps you understand the Basics of every shot. Each stage is packed with expert insights and coaching points, delivering the knowledge you need to help refine your technique, increase consistency, and sharpen your golfing IQ. But Tom and Sir Clive also get into the Ryder Cup. What role did

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60:48

Europe won the Ryder Cup but did golf lose?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/09/29

What has happened to the Ryder Cup? From a pre-event pay-for-play scandal to the appalling behaviour on show in the galleries at Bethpage Black, it felt like golf’s image has taken a beating.Europe won the trophy but have we lost the spirit of what the near century old event is about? Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll break down the last three days in New York. Why did they ruin a fantastic golf course? Why was anyone surprised some fans went too far? What on earth happens to the Ryder Cup from here – is

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90:06

Exclusive: Justin Rose speaks to NCG ahead of Ryder...

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Bethpage Black is almost upon us and we’ve got a bumper preview show ahead of a mouthwatering match up between the USA and Europe.Tom Irwin sits down with Ryder Cup legend Justin Rose, who’s about to make his seventh appearance in European colours. Tom and Justin talk about his commitment to the sport through the Rose Ladies Series, barriers to participation, as well as his longevity following another successful season. But, of course, they also talk about the Ryder Cup: What does he expect the

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65:10

Where does the World Handicap System go from here?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/09/11

We asked your thoughts about the World Handicap System and you responded in huge numbers – almost breaking Steve Carroll’s email. In today’s episode he joins co-host Tom Irwin to chat through some of what you said about WHS.We discuss the results of Golf Ireland’s survey of its handicap allowances pilot – where many clubs surprisingly opted not to change anything. We talk about what needs to happen with general play to make it more palatable to those suspicious it’s open to manipulation. And what

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67:52

Why do we make golf so hard for new players?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/09/03

It’s been a rite of passage in the Irwin household. Tom’s son has just received his first handicap and in this week’s episode we discuss that journey.Is iGolf a way to get new players started without the pressure of a club environment? Should clubs and courses be set-up differently to encourage beginners and younger golfers to get into the game? And a full-sized golf course is massive! Do we need to take more responsibility in providing short form courses and different options for those who just

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36:28

A Life in Golf: Eddie Pepperell

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/08/07

In this episode of our special A Life in Golf podcasts, Tom Irwin chats to DP World Tour winner and podcast host Eddie PepperellEddie and Tom got together at The Roxburghe, where he was playing on the Challenge Tour, to discuss his career, the pressures of playing at the very elite level, the state of the professional game, and his role as a podcast star on the hugely popular The Chipping Forecast. They also get into the World Handicap System (of course) and Eddie’s got some incredible insight into

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52:42

Moaning about the PCC, the Hagen 54, and is there a...

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/31

We haven’t nattered about our favourite subject for a while, so Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll can’t resist another yarn about the World Handicap System.Steve is finally starting to see his index fall but is surprised it’s not happening quicker, while Tom has played in some challenging conditions only to see the Playing Conditions Calculation remain stubbornly stable. The duo get into a debate about its merits. Tom has been on an incredible trip to Kent to play the Hagen 54, a one-day journey across

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01:03:52

Is the fan experience at The Open all that good?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/22

Tom Irwin has just returned from a week at Royal Portrush where he was both media and family man. Once he’d put away the laptop, he experienced The Open with his wife and two young children. Does the Championship do enough to engage families? Is it really doing its best to inspire the next generation?He discusses this with co-host Steve Carroll and the pair also dive into Scottie Scheffler’s fourth major victory. Is he simply the dominant force, or is there not a lot to challenge him? And Tom asks

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