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The 51st edition of amateur golf’s Ryder Cup gets underway this weekend, which pits 10 of the best amateurs from Great Britain and Ireland against their American counterparts in the biennial contest that has launched the careers of some of the greatest golfers in history. The United States have won the last five Walker Cups, most recently triumphing 17-9 at Cypress Point last year. Dean Robertson and Nathan Smith return to their roles as captain for GB&I and USA, respectively. The tournament will head to Ireland this year, with Lahinch Golf Club making its debut as tournament host. Coverage will…
Practicing year-round used to mean braving cold mornings or paying range fees that add up fast. The best golf simulators change that math entirely, bringing realistic ball flight, course play, and swing data into your home or commercial space. Space constraints, spin data accuracy, and high upfront costs are real hurdles in this category. After reviewing the top providers across residential and commercial setups, this guide covers five options worth considering, from precision-focused launch monitor systems to full-service installation specialists. The shortlist methodology Publicly available information shaped every evaluation here, drawing from official websites, feature documentation, user reviews, and third-party…
Summer golf in Finland doesn’t stop at 10 pm like in most places. Instead, Finland’s long summer days allow golfers to continue playing well into the evening. Daylight remains constant even after midnight during the peak golf season, and in the far north, continuing around the clock. Remarkably, courses like Santa Claus Golf in Roaniemi and Levi Golf Club are fully operational for 24-hour play during June and July. Both layouts are located in the Arctic Circle and far north, where the sun doesn’t actually set at all from late May to the end of August. It’s not too dissimilar…
A journalist for more than 25 years, Steve has been immersed in club golf for almost as long. A former club captain, he has passed the Level 3 Rules of Golf exam with distinction having attended the R&A’s prestigious Tournament Administrators and Referees Seminar. Steve has officiated at a host of high-profile tournaments, including Open Regional Qualifying, PGA Fourball Championship, English Men’s Senior Amateur, and the North of England Amateur Championship. In 2023, he made his international debut as part of the team that refereed England vs Switzerland U16 girls. A part of NCG’s Top 100s panel, Steve has a…
Great Britain & Ireland and the United States have announced their teams for the 51st Walker Cup. The tournament will be held in County Clare, Ireland, at Lahinch Golf Club, marking the course’s debut as a Walker Cup venue. It recently hosted the 2019 Irish Open and the 2024 Arnold Palmer Cup, the latter won by the United States. Team USA are the defending champions, having won at Cypress Point in California, 17-9 in 2025. This year’s visitors have won the last five editions of the Walker Cup. The tournament will be the first since the Second World War to…
Paul has been playing golf for around a fourth of a Century, whilst his time on this Earth is rapidly approaching half a Century! During that time his handicap, on average, has gone down around half a shot a year and is currently at 8. His general love of Sport included a time studying the Philosophy and Sociology of Sport. In 2013 he co-authored a book chapter ‘The good and bad of youth sport today’. His passion for youth sport is equally matched in his role heading up the Buyer’s Guides for National Club Golfer. He wants to inform golfers what gear is the best…
The Walker Cup is one of the great events in golf. It is ingrained in the game’s roots and showcases the very best amateurs on the planet. It was founded in 1921 when a team of US golfers went to Britain, aiming to win the Amateur Championship at Royal Liverpool. A match between US and British players was held before the Amateur started, and it was arranged by Gershom Stewart, who was the chairman at Hoylake. Tommy Armour, Roger Wethered, William C. Fownes Jnr, Bobby Jones and Frances Ouimet were among the participants, and America won 9-3. This signified the…
ECCO Golf has added a luxury edge to its performance footwear line-up with the launch of the BIOM C5 PREMIUM, an upgraded version of the BIOM C5 designed for golfers seeking high-end materials, precise fit and all-weather performance. The new model combines ECCO Performance Leather with the brand’s BIOM NATURAL MOTION technology, which positions the foot closer to the ground to encourage natural movement while providing the stability required throughout the swing. The premium leather upper is produced in ECCO’s own tanneries and features a clean, athletic profile with understated detailing. All-weather credentials come courtesy of GORE-TEX SURROUND, delivering waterproof…
Golf is one of the most varied sports from a betting perspective. A single tournament can begin with more than 100 players, run across four days and generate markets ranging from the outright winner to top-20 finishes, player match-ups, round leaders and live hole-by-hole prices. That variety makes the choice of sportsbook more important than it may first appear. A large sign-up offer can be attractive, but long-term usefulness depends on how well the operator covers the type of golf markets a user actually follows. The outright winner remains the most familiar golf market, particularly around the majors. Yet experienced…
A journalist for more than 25 years, Steve has been immersed in club golf for almost as long. A former club captain, he has passed the Level 3 Rules of Golf exam with distinction having attended the R&A’s prestigious Tournament Administrators and Referees Seminar. Steve has officiated at a host of high-profile tournaments, including Open Regional Qualifying, PGA Fourball Championship, English Men’s Senior Amateur, and the North of England Amateur Championship. In 2023, he made his international debut as part of the team that refereed England vs Switzerland U16 girls. A part of NCG’s Top 100s panel, Steve has a…
