Your Golf Podcast by NCG

How much difference can the right distance measuring device make to your game? Are you getting your money’s worth from the technology? In the latest episode of the Your Golf by NCG Podcast, Nicola Slater and Jack Backhouse get stuck into the world of DMDs to find out what golfers use and what they value. Does a deluge of information lead to better scores? Nicola reveals the results of an NCG surve...

Your Golf by NCG host Nicola Slater is joined by Joe Miller from Srixon to take a closer look at the brand’s latest metal woods and hybrid lineup. Joe explains the thinking behind the new range, Srixon’s renewed focus on metal woods, and how the brand is looking to connect more closely with golfers. They also discuss the technology and testing process behind the clubs, including how feedback from...

In this episode of the Your Golf Podcast by NCG, Oliver Jennings from TaylorMade goes through the biggest equipment mistakes amateur golfers make, and why understanding exactly what’s in your golf bag can be just as important as getting a custom-fitting in the first place. We go behind the scenes at the TaylorMade Kingdom at The Grove, showing the technology used during fittings and what makes the...

Your Golf Podcast host Nicola Slater chats to George Thompson, Senior Marketing Lead at Mizuno, about the brand’s latest equipment launches and what goes on behind the scenes when developing new products. Nicola and George explore Mizuno’s Japanese heritage and approach to club design, before diving into the technology behind its latest drivers, M.Craft X putters and new Mizuno Pro S-4 irons. Geor...

20 wedges went head-to-head. One was crowned the winner. But which one? NCG puts 20 of the biggest wedge names in golf through a serious Best in Class test, with pitching, chipping and bunker testing alongside spin, forgiveness, looks, feel and value. There are some surprising results, some seriously close scores and plenty of disagreement between the testers. But which wedge came out on top? Host...

Srixon’s new ZXi iron range is here, and we’re getting the inside story from Joe at Srixon. Nicola Slater is joined by Joe to take a closer look at the new ZXi irons, including the exciting ZXi5+, how it fits into the range and why it could offer the perfect blend of looks, forgiveness and performance. They also discuss the ZXi5 and ZXi7, building combo sets, Srixon’s Tour V.T. sole, the precision...

In this episode of the NCG Your Golf Podcast, Nicola Slater and Jack Backhouse dive into NCG’s latest wedge testing, with 21 wedges put through their paces at Leeds Golf Centre. They discuss what makes a great wedge, from looks, feel and forgiveness to turf interaction, grind options, green-side performance and spin. They also look at why wedge fitting is often overlooked and what golfers should c...

How do you design a golf club four years before it reaches the shelves? And what can 3D printing actually do that traditional manufacturing can't? On this episode of the NCG Your Golf Podcast, Nicola Slater is joined by Doug Roberts, Vice President of Research, Development and Innovation at Cobra, to go behind the scenes of how Cobra develops its latest golf equipment. Doug explains the thinking b...

What really separates the best putters from the average club golfer? In this episode of the NCG Your Golf Podcast, Nicola Slater is joined by specialist putting coach and senior AimPoint instructor Jamie Donaldson to break down the fundamentals of better putting. Jamie explains why speed control is arguably the most important part of putting , how swing length and tempo influence distance control,...

How do you decide which putter is truly the best? In this episode of the NCG Your Golf Podcast, Nicola Slater and Jack Backhouse take a deep dive into NCG’s brand-new Best in Class: Putters testing, explaining exactly how the new methodology works. From 36 putters across blades, mallets and zero-torque models to a panel of testers putting each club through its paces, Nicola reveals how NCG has mov...

Nicola Slater is joined by PGA professional and inventor Enda McLaughlin , founder of P2 Grips and Trident Align, to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of putting: aim. Enda explains why so many golfers unknowingly suffer from aim bias, how eye dominance affects where you think you're aiming, and why improving your stroke might not be the answer if you're not lined up correctly in the firs...

Nicola Slater is back from a busy week at The Open Championship, and she's giving Jack Backhouse the full behind-the-scenes tour. From media days, tour trucks and brand meetings to watching Rory McIlroy warm up, meeting celebrities, and discovering Wyndham Clark's now-famous coat hanger practice routine, there's plenty to unpack. Jack delivers what might be his most controversial opinion yet, this...

What if everything you've been told about putters is wrong? This week, Nicola Slater is joined by Dan Landman, founder of Spoiler Golf, to discuss one of the most talked-about innovations in golf equipment. Inspired by the way a wedge rolls the ball, Spoiler's unique leading-edge technology challenges traditional putter design in pursuit of a purer, more consistent roll. Dan explains how a lockdow...

Ahead of The Open at Royal Birkdale, we're diving into everything you need to know about playing links golf. From controlling your ball flight in the wind to avoiding pot bunkers, mastering bump-and-runs, and choosing the right clubs, we explain the biggest differences between links and parkland golf. We also discuss why the world's best players change their equipment for links golf, how creativit...

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...