Your Golf Podcast by NCG

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 performance gains and what’s just marketing. They dive into what brands are prioritising - from ultra-fast ball speeds and novel materials like advanced carbon composites to redesigned face structures and adjustable weighting - and how those changes should influence your club choices.  Along the way they break down the tech talk so you’re not drowning in buzzwords: what launch conditions you should be paying attention to, how new materials affect feel and performance, and why some trends (like ever-higher spin rates) aren’t always beneficial for every golfer. They also discuss how these 2026 designs are being tested — including how simulator and TrackMan data are used in real product development — and offer insight into what improvements truly translate to better golf, not just better specs on paper. 

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 apart. Tom dives into the philosophy, the breakthroughs, and even the surprises that come with running a premium golf brand in a fast-changing market.Whether you’re a gearhead, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about how great golf products get made, this conversation offers an inside look at innovation, leadership, and what’s next for one of golf’s most forward-thinking companies.

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, keeps things grounded in reality by choosing second-hand clubs that listeners can actually find, buy, and put straight into play without needing a time machine.Together, they explore how to assemble a full bag of affordable, reliable, and surprisingly high-performing pre-loved equipment, sharing tips on what to look for, what to avoid, and which cult-classic clubs still absolutely hold up today.

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 improve your game and lower your handicap in 2026.