Your Golf Podcast by NCG

The golf ball rollback has officially been delayed but should it happen at all? In this episode of the Your Golf Podcast, we take a deep dive into one of the biggest debates in modern golf. We discuss why the proposed rollback has been pushed back, hear the views of DP World Tour pro Brandon Robinson Thompson, and ask whether the governing bodies are focusing on the right solution. Is distance rea...

The temperatures are soaring but should your scores be? Jack Backhouse and Nicola Slater discuss how extreme heat changes the way golf is played, from longer drives and firmer fairways to club selection, course management and staying hydrated. Drawing on Nicola's experience competing in sweltering conditions, they explain why your normal yardages don't apply, how to adapt your strategy and the mis...

Mini drivers are everywhere right now, but do most golfers actually need one? In this episode, Jack Backhouse and equipment expert Nicola Slater take a deep dive into one of golf’s biggest equipment trends. They discuss where mini drivers fit between a driver and a fairway wood, who stands to benefit from using one, and whether they genuinely offer more control off the tee. The pair explore why so...

Do golfers underestimate the power of getting fitted? In this episode of NCG Your Golf Podcast, Jack Backhouse and Nicola Slater dive into the world of golf fitting after visits to two standout experiences: The Kingdom at The Grove and Under Armour’s shoe optimisation studio at Stoke Park. From premium club fitting and surprising driver gains to biomechanics, custom insoles and whether golf shoes...

Want to improve your golf faster? In this episode of the NCG Your Golf Podcast, Jack Backhouse and Nicola Slater explore one of the biggest misconceptions in golf improvement. Lessons alone are not the answer. They discuss how to get more value from coaching, the common mistakes golfers make during lessons, and why chasing the “perfect swing” can actually hold you back. From turning up with a clea...

In this episode of the NCG Your Golf Podcast, host Jack Backhouse, professional golfer Nicola Slater and producer Chris Vodden tackle one of golf’s most debated equipment topics: should there even be such a thing as “women’s golf clubs”? Fresh from a Titleist fitting experience, Nicola explains why she believes golf equipment should be fitted to the player, not labelled by gender. The team dives i...

In this episode of Your Golf Podcast by NCG , host PGA Professional Jack Backhouse is once again joined by professional golfer Nicola Slater to break down Rory McIlroy’s incredible Masters victory in 2026 and more importantly, what it actually means for your game. From course management under pressure to dialing in your mental approach on the biggest stages, Jack and Nicola unpack the key habits,...

In this episode of the Your Golf Podcast by NCG , Host PGA Professional Jack Backhouse is joined by professional golfer Nicola Slater to explore how mid-handicap golfers can make the leap to single figures. Using insights from Shot Scope data, they highlight the key differences between mid- and low-handicap players, from approach play and short game performance to smarter course management and pra...

In this episode of the Your Golf Podcast, PGA Pro Jack Backhouse and professional golfer Nicola Slater break down exactly how to get ready for your first medal competition of the year. From sharpening your practice routine and structuring your time in the lead-up, to managing those inevitable first-tee nerves, they share practical, easy-to-apply tips to help you feel prepared rather than pressured...

What really separates a scratch golfer from the rest? In this episode of the Your Golf Podcast , Tom Irwin and PGA Professional Jack Backhouse break down the habits, decisions, and mental approaches that low handicappers use to consistently shoot lower scores and why it’s not what most club golfers think. From smarter course management and knowing your numbers, to eliminating double bogeys and emb...

Training aids are everywhere in golf but do they actually help you improve, or just give the illusion of progress? In this episode of Your Golf Podcast by NCG, Tom Irwin is joined once again by PGA Professional Jack Backhouse to take a closer look at golf training aids and whether they really deliver on their promises. They dig into the world of alignment sticks, swing trainers, impact bags and mo...

Mini drivers, 7-woods and zero-torque putters seem to be everywhere right now — but why does golf equipment go through these waves of popularity in the first place?   In this episode of Your Golf Podcast by NCG, Tom Irwin is joined by PGA Professional Jack Backhouse to explore why certain clubs and technologies suddenly become the must-have items in golfers’ bags.   They look at the fact...

Becoming a scratch golfer has always been the ultimate milestone for many club players - but has the World Handicap System made it easier to get there? In this episode of Your Golf Podcast by NCG, Tom Irwin is joined by PGA Pro Jack Backhouse to unpack one of the most debated questions in amateur golf: is reaching scratch under WHS actually more achievable than it used to be under the CONGU system...

Drivers are the most exciting club in the bag… but also the one surrounded by the most confusion.   In this episode of Your Golf Podcast by NCG, Tom Irwin is joined by PGA Pro Jack Backhouse to tackle the biggest myths golfers still believe about drivers — and why those misconceptions could be costing you serious distance and accuracy.   Together, Tom and Jack break down common misunders...

Getting kids into golf has never been more important - or more challenging.   In this episode of Your Golf Podcast by NCG, Tom Irwin sits down with PGA Pro Jack Backhouse to explore the realities of junior golf today, from those tricky first steps to keeping young players engaged long enough to fall in love with the game. Tom and Jack dig into why the beginning is often the hardest part: golf...

It's new gear season! But what actually matters as brands launch their brand-new equipment?    In this episode of Your Golf Podcast by NCG , Tom Irwin sits down again with PGA Pro Jack Backhouse to unpack everything we’re about to see from this year’s biggest launches.    Tom and Jack cut through the hype around new drivers, irons, and balls to explain what innovations are real...

Launch angles. Spin rates. Ball speed. Sound familiar… but do they actually mean anything? In the latest episode of Your Golf Podcast by NCG, Tom Irwin is joined by PGA Pro Jack Backhouse to cut through the noise and explain what TrackMan numbers really matter and which ones you can safely ignore. They break down how to read golf simulator data without getting overwhelmed, what numbers to focus on...

This week on the Your Golf Podcast by NCG, host Tom Irwin sits down with Mark Stewart, CEO of Stewart Golf - the company behind some of the most innovative electric trolleys in the game today. From pioneering engineering to the future of golf tech, Mark shares the story behind Stewart Golf’s rise, the challenges of designing world-leading products, and why their approach to craftsmanship sets them...

On this week's Your Golf Podcast by NCG, host Tom Irwin teams up once again with PGA Professional Jack Backhouse to take on a challenge every golfer can relate to: building the ultimate second-hand golf bag. In true Tom fashion, he dives into nostalgia, selecting several of his favourite clubs from the 1990s—think classic shapes, retro feels, and the gear that defined an era. Jack, meanwhile, keep...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Your Golf Podcast by NCG. Host Tom Irwin is joined by PGA Professional and expert golf coach Jack Backhouse to discuss ways you can improve your golf game this winter. As the winter nights draw in and the amount of hours on the golf course become limited, Tom and Jack discuss why the winter period isn't the off-season, it's a strategic opportunity to improv...