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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:39

Would you report a cheat?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2026/09/24

Cheating in golf is almost unspoken. Everyone knows it goes on. It whispers through the corridors of our clubs and explodes onto social media almost every time there’s a drop a few keyboard warriors don’t like. It can be a difficult topic to discuss and even harder to deal with. What do you do? If you’ve seen someone cheating, how would you handle it? Should club players be expected to police themselves in dealing with possible cheaters – even if it could lead to friction on the course?Tom Irwin and

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1:08:47

Solheim Cup, member guest abuse and WhatsApp wars

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2026/09/17

Does the Solheim Cup need to sound like a musical? Are some golfers taking the mickey when it comes to member guest rates? And are golf clubs becoming a more hostile place to be?Hosts Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll break down Europe’s magnificent triumph in the biennial battle with the USA but ask if the event needs a soundtrack.Getting to play a course as a guest with a member, at a much-reduced rate, is a huge privilege but is it one that is being abused?And as a golf legal advisory association

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1:09:59

Exclusive: Captain Dean Robertson on how we won the...

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2026/09/11

In his first interview since returning home from Lahinch, Walker Cup captain Dean Robertson joins the NCG Golf Podcast to take us inside one of the most dramatic weekends in the competition’s history.Dean reflects on that pulsating final day that saw GB&I recover from a Sunday morning foursomes whitewash to overturn a three-point deficit in the singles and bring the trophy home for the first time since 2015.What did he say to his players when the contest appeared to be slipping away? When did he

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1:16:20

Wonderful Walker Cup & The Ticking Handicap Time Bomb

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2026/09/10

Tom is back from endless travels and reveals 'The best course is he has played in Europe' *probably. More worryingly, he seems to have taken to stalking Patrick Bamford. Steve is sad because he is leaving the course we shall not name and Tom has been involved in a match play rules controversy that leaves Steve dumfounded. The Walker Cup was just the tonic they both needed and they reflect on the celebration of amateur and match play golf on the Irish Coast, why we all love it and what the game can

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1:05:57

LIV, laughs and a love of brown golf courses

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2026/08/27

Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll are back with another NCG Golf Podcast, and Tom has plenty to catch up on after a golf-filled break.The pair kick things off by talking about the joys of brown golf courses, with Tom reflecting on some of the brilliant courses he's played recently and why firm, fast and natural conditions can make for such enjoyable golf. They also get into the latest debates around LIV Golf, the WHS data report and some of the more unusual Rules of Golf scenarios, alongside plenty of

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64:50

What Does the Data Really Tell Us About the World...

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2026/08/20

Steve Carroll steps in for Tom Irwin this week, joining Dan Murphy for a deep dive into the World Handicap System and the latest WHS Data Report.With more than 150 million rounds from over 6.5 million golfers included in the report, the pair discuss what the numbers really tell us about handicaps, general play and competition rounds, the ongoing debate around the system, and participation in women's golf. There's also plenty of golf chat, with Dan looking back on a recent trip to Ireland and

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66:38

46 Years at St Enodoc: A Life in Golf with Nick Williams

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2026/08/13

Tom Irwin is joined by St Enodoc Head Professional Nick Williams for a fascinating look back at almost 46 years in golf.Nick recalls joining St Enodoc in the 1980s, when the club was a very different place, and reflects on how it has grown from a relatively unknown Cornish gem into a thriving golf club. He also shares stories from his career, including the changing role of the club professional, repairing persimmon clubs, setting courses and handicaps, and the evolution of golf coaching. They also

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63:25

Was This the Unluckiest Moment in Major Championship...

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2026/08/06

The AIG Women's Open had everything. A dramatic final-day charge, a playoff, and one of the most bizarre moments you'll ever see on a golf course.Tom Irwin is joined by Steve Carroll and NCG equipment editor Nicola Slater, who was at Royal Lytham, to unpack the championship. The team also look back on Royal Lytham as a championship venue, the performances of Charley Hull, Lottie Woad and Nelly Korda, and why this year's championship was a brilliant advert for links golf. In this episode: • The

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32:40

Why the AIG Women's Open Is Bigger Than Ever

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2026/07/30

Matt Chivers and Nicola Slater are on location at the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes for a special edition of the NCG Golf Podcast.Nicola shares what it's really like trying to qualify for a major championship, from the pressure of final qualifying to coming agonisingly close to earning a place in the field. The pair also discuss the changes at Royal Lytham ahead of The Open's return in 2028, the record-breaking growth of the AIG Women's Open, rising prize money, why women's golf

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63:16

Who Really Runs Men's Professional Golf?

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2026/07/24

With Steve away, Tom Irwin is joined by NCG Top 100s' Dan Murphy for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest questions facing men's professional golf.Has LIV Golf already achieved its purpose, even if its future remains uncertain? Are the major championships becoming the only events that truly matter? And what does Rory McIlroy's changing schedule say about the balance of power between players and the tours? The pair also debate player power, the PGA Tour's signature events, the future of LIV, the

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91:17

Fabulous Fox, bonkers Bryson, brilliant Birkdale and...

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2026/07/20

On the day after The Open, NCG Golf Podcast duo Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll are joined by Matt Chivers and Dan Murphy in a special episode discussing what they all saw at Royal Birkdale and of course, the winner - Ryan Fox.Another ruling cropped up on the final day which caused controversy including the World No.1 Scottie Scheffler. As is the nature of the laws of the game, this led to a heated debate about how tour players can take advantage of immoveable structures at events. The group

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51:24

The many layers of the Bryson DeChambeau ruling at...

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2026/07/18

During the third round of The Open at Royal Birkdale, host Tom Irwin and Matt Chivers discuss the controversial two-shot penalty given to Bryson DeChambeau on the 5th hole in round two. Did the R&A make the correct call? And before The Open, was Sir Nick Faldo fair in his criticism of Bryson’s links approach? From the media centre, Tom and Matt also talk about the fan experience at The Open, the intricacies behind TIO rulings with scoreboards and the incredible grandstand finish at Birkdale

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38:40

Is the 18th at Birkdale the best finishing hole on...

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2026/07/17

NCG Golf Podcast host Steve Carroll is back at Royal Birkdale, and is joined by Matt Chivers in the media centre at The Open, and there has been quite the action in round two. The men's major scoring record has been equalled twice, and there was rangefinder rules confusion amongst all of that. Steve has also been out on the 18th hole to analyse what makes it so incredible. Bob MacIntyre didn't speak glowingly about it, but Matt Wallace said it's the best finishing hole on The Open Rota. Steve and

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57:02

Can Open venues ever win the battle against distance?

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2026/07/16

Tom Irwin is once again joined by Dan Murphy and Matt Chivers on the NCG Golf Podcast, in the media centre at Royal Birkdale, on day one of the 154th Open Championship. The trio get into the players who they thought could win, and how they have respectively started, before tackling how the golf course is playing. What have been the toughest holes, and which is the hardest nine holes? After discussing the contrast in conditions between the morning and afternoon in Southport Tom, Dan and Matt also get

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49:51

Patience is a virtue at the biggest Open ever

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2026/07/15

Host Tom Irwin and special guests Dan Murphy and Matt Chivers preview the 154th Open Championship in the media centre at Royal Birkdale. The trio dive into which type of golfer will thrive on the baked Southport links - will it be a bomber or a plodder? The team also talk about R&A CEO Mark Darbon's press conference, and the discussion around Open venues that might either be returning to the Rota (Muirfield), or joining for the first time (Portmarnock). Tom also goes into the questions he

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28:22

Could it be Tommy’s time at The Open?

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2026/07/14

Welcome to the first of our special podcasts from Royal Birkdale where Steve Carroll is joined by Matt Chivers to talk about the opening two days at The Open. The pair discuss how the course is looking and Matt reveals he has been asking some of the world’s best players about sports betting and crowd behaviour – will we see an interruption this week? The two also discuss the home favourite Tommy Fleetwood. Is it finally going to be Tommy’s time at the majors on his home

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68:51

The Open is here! Our Royal Birkdale preview

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2026/07/09

As The Open returns to the magnificent Royal Birkdale, Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll look ahead to the 154th edition of the game's oldest major. From the Last Chance Open Qualifer and the unique test that Birkdale presents to favourite memories from this iconic links venue, they break down everything you need to know before the first tee shot is struck. And, naturally, they make their picks for who will be lifting the Claret Jug. This is your essential preview. Tune in and get ready for one of golf's

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38:17

Curtis Cup Hero, Amateur Champion, Club President:...

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2026/07/06

Few golfers can match the amateur pedigree of Jill Thornhill. A former Women's Amateur Champion, leading amateur at the Women's British Open, Curtis Cup player and captain, and current president of Walton Heath Golf Club, she has spent decades at the heart of the game. In this special episode, Steve Carroll sits down with one of our most respected amateur golfers to relive her greatest memories, discuss her lifelong connection to Walton Heath, and share her views on everything from pace of play and

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55:33

Golf needs to modernise and ban mobile phones

The NCG Golf Podcast ·

2026/07/02

If it’s not visitors holding up play by taking endless photos, it is golfer taking calls when they should be playing a shot. So should mobile phones be banned on the course? Is golf’s relationship with technology harming the game. In this episode of The NCG Golf Podcast, Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll tackle one of the game’s most contentious debates. From ringing phones and social media distractions to GPS apps, score tracking and way we experience a round, we ask whether golf needs to draw a

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47:05

“The game’s gone” – Tom Irwin sounds off on golf’s...

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2026/06/25

Players throwing clubs. Spectators turning on eventual US Open champion Wyndham Clark. Tempers boiling over on the biggest stage. For those who believe etiquette is golf’s foundation, recent events have raised an uncomfortable question: has the game lost its way? And is what we see on tour simply reflecting what’s happening every weekend at golf clubs across the country? In this week’s episode, Tom Irwin climbs onto the soapbox to deliver a passionate and thought-provoking critique of golf’s

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