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The Putting Secret Amateurs Are Missing
58:23|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, and why so many amateurs struggle with their longer putts.They also discuss putting setup, ball position, eye position, arm structure and the common misconception that your eyes need to be directly over the ball. The pair also look at how professional golfers approach speed control and what club golfers can do to improve their own putting.Jamie also shares insights from working with some of the world's best players, as well as practical drills that golfers can use to improve their distance control and reduce those costly three-putts.If you're looking to become a better putter, this is one episode you won't want to miss.
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Best Putter 2026: Winners Revealed
50:38|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 moved away from relying on a single tester’s opinion. The putters were assessed across categories including looks, sound and feel, technology, forgiveness, stability, consistency and value for money.They also discuss some of the biggest surprises from the testing, the putters that stood out in different categories, and why testing golf equipment fairly is far more complicated than it might seem.If you’re interested in putters, equipment testing or finding out which clubs are actually worth your money, this is one to watch.
The Putting Innovation That Could Save You Shots
49:15|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 first place.The pair also discuss the inspiration behind Trident Align, the world's first adjustable ball marker, how the product went from a sketch on a napkin to a fully legal on-course training aid, and why Enda is passionate about creating products that genuinely help everyday golfers lower their scores.If you're looking to hole more putts and understand why your putting might be letting you down, this is an episode you won't want to miss.To enter into the giveaway just click this link: https://www.nationalclubgolfer.com/giveaways/win-one-of-six-trident-align-full-metal-kits/
What Really Happens Behind the Scenes at The Open?
49:57|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 time involving Tommy Fleetwood.The pair also discuss the latest equipment launches, life inside the media centre, the atmosphere around Royal Birkdale, and what it's really like covering golf's biggest championship away from the TV cameras.It's an episode packed with behind-the-scenes insight, equipment chat, laughs, and a debate that's bound to split opinion.
Is This the Future of Putting?
37:08|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 lockdown experiment turned into a growing golf brand, the science behind the design, why major manufacturers haven't followed suit, and whether golfers are finally ready to embrace something completely different.
How to play links golf
44:28|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 creativity becomes more important than power, and what club golfers can learn from watching The Open at Royal Birkdale.Whether you're heading to the coast this summer or just want to understand links golf better, these tips will help you score lower.
Does the Roll Back Actually Matter?
52:27|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 really making golf courses obsolete? Would tougher course setups be more effective than changing the golf ball? And has modern equipment reduced the skill needed to compete at the highest level?We also round off the episode by tackling another hot topic in the game: pace of play. Is slow play getting worse, who's responsible, and what can be done to speed up the game for professionals and amateurs alike?