Golf club membership in England remains on the increase – despite fears cost-of-living might burst the post-pandemic participation boom. Speaking on the latest episode of The NCG Golf Podcast, Jeremy Tomlinson, England Golf chief executive, said membership numbers in 2023 stood at 722,000. That’s an increase of around 2,000 players on 2022 and, while the increase was described by the governing body’s key figure as “fairly modest”, it shows the appetite for belonging to a golf club has not diminished. Following a decade and a half of stagnating statistics, clubs saw a rush of new and returning ..read more

Ecco has collaborated with Rick Shiels for a limited-edition spin on the Biom C4, his self-professed favourite golf shoe. With only 500 pairs available, this will surely be a sought after shoe this season. Ecco x Rick Shiels Edition Biom C4: First Impressions Rick Shiels’ edition of the Biom C4 shoe, takes on Shiels’ own colour palette. Much of the shoe assumes white. However, a splash of red on the tongue and sole, as well as the black laces, allows this edition to reflect Shiels’ own style. Personally, I like this combination as it makes it more personal to Shiels. His logo is also emblazone ..read more

Golf enthusiasts can now blend their passion for the game with the thrill of betting, all from the comfort of their own homes. This exciting evolution has been propelled forward by the golf betting software developments in online betting platforms. These digital arenas have not only reshaped the landscape for fans but have also opened up new avenues for bookmakers. They provide an array of betting options across various sports, with a special focus on golf. The Technological Tee-off: The Transformation of Golf Betting The rise of online betting has marked a significant turning point ..read more

From team events, to stroke play, to 54 holes, there is something for everyone in professional golf this week, but who are our betting tips? Following the Monday finish at the RBC Heritage, the PGA Tour offering this week is the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The event will feature 80 teams, and a unique fourball and foursome format throughout the four days. Meanwhile, the LIV Golf League goes east for a double-header. The first stop is at The Grange Golf Club for LIV Golf Adelaide. Who will win? Matt Coles takes a look at this week’s action… Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf betting tips and ..read more

Ecco has collaborated with Rick Shiels for a limited-edition spin on the Biom C4, his self-professed favourite golf shoe. With only 500 pairs available, this will surely be a sought after shoe this season. Ecco x Rick Shiels Edition Biom C4: First Impressions Rick Shiels’ edition of the Biom C4 shoe, takes on Shiels’ own colour palette. Much of the shoe assumes white. However, a splash of red on the tongue and sole, as well as the black laces, allows this edition to reflect Shiels’ own style. Personally, I like this combination as it makes it more personal to Shiels. His logo is also emblazone ..read more

We have all been told to play with less loft around the greens before, but often, we are expected to know the correct technique. In the video below, PGA Professional Jack Backhouse simplifies the technique and explains some drills to help improve your touch. RELATED: Master The Lofted Chip Shot RELATED: How To Transfer Your Weight Properly Why will I get up and down more with the bump and run? Choosing to play the low-running chip shot lowers your expected score statistically over a higher lofted shot because of the risk involved. With more loft, you have to make a longer swing and be more ..read more

A green jacket one week and a tartan one the next – that is how Scottie Scheffler rolls his Titleist Pro V1s these days! Another superb performance that saw him climb to the top of the leaderboard after a 63 in Round 3 and powered on home to eventually win by 3 shots. But what balls were the top five players playing over the week? Below shows what those finishing in the top five were teeing up and how it changed throughout the week. Titleist has once again dominated with only the Srixon Z Star Diamond being the only non-Titleist golf ball used by anyone from the Top 5 by the end of the week. A ..read more

Rory McIlroy is set to re-enter the whirlwind of golf politics in the coming week. Ewan Murray of the Guardian has reported that the four-time major champion could become a director on the PGA Tour Policy Board and with PGA Tour Enterprises, subject to a vote on Wednesday. The report says that current player director Webb Simpson tendered his resignation and put forward McIlroy to enter the fray at a point where the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund are still at odds in negotiations to unify the game. Having only resigned from the Policy Board in November to step back from the sport’s po ..read more

Tiger Woods has finally revealed the identity and the roster of his TGL Golf team. Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner will join forces with the 15-time major champion as part of Jupiter Links Golf Club. The quartet will compete in the new team-golf league which begins in January 2025. Homa has won six times on the PGA Tour while Kim has won three times at 21 years of age. Kisner is an experienced tour player who has recently graduated to the television commentary booth at various events. Woods’ side was the penultimate group yet to reveal itself with just the San Francisco-based tea, to decide ..read more

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans provides something different on the PGA Tour, with a team aspect to the competition. The tournament has been a part of the PGA Tour since 1938, and originated as a regular stroke play tournament. 2017 saw the change in format, with the Zurich Classic of New Orleans becoming a two-man team event. TPC Louisiana is the host venue, and has been since Zurich took over the sponsorship reigns in 2005. Nick Hardy and Davis Riley (below) are the defending champions of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, thanks to breaking both tournament scoring records at TPC Louisiana ..read more