Your Golf Podcast by NCG

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Your Golf by NCG is a weekly deep dive into the biggest gear and instruction topics in golf, hosted by PGA professional Jack Backhouse and professional golfer Nicola Slater. Jack and Nicola bring a wealth of experience from coaching, playing and equipment testing, offering meaningful, actionable insight to help you improve your game and understand the latest trends in golf. Whether you’re a club golfer trying to break 80, a beginner looking to hit it straighter, or someone chasing a new personal best, Jack and Nicola cover the equipment, instruction and performance topics that matter to golfers of all levels. They’ll help you understand not just what to work on, but how to make real progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5d ago

    Why Srixon’s New ZXi5+ Could Be a Game Changer

    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 behind Srixon’s forging process and the importance of getting properly fitted rather than simply choosing irons based on loft numbers. Plus, we chat about Ryan Fox putting the ZXi5+ into play and the return of legendary wedge designer Roger Cleveland. What makes the new ZXi range different, and which iron could be right for your game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Srixon’s New ZXi5+ Could Be a Game Changer

  2. Sep 2

    Inside NCG’s Best Wedge Test

    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 consider when choosing the wedges in their bag. Plus, Nicola speaks to Toby Graves from Avoda about the brand’s approach to wedge design, its innovative technology and the thinking behind its different wedge options, including varying bounce and length configurations. With some of the biggest names in golf equipment involved in NCG’s test, Nicola and Jack also discuss their early impressions and what makes one wedge stand out from another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Inside NCG’s Best Wedge Test

  3. Aug 26

    How 3D Printing Is Changing Golf Clubs

    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 behind Cobra's 3D-printed irons, including how the technology allows the company to redistribute weight and create the forgiveness of a game-improvement iron in a more compact, tour-inspired shape. He also reveals how 3D printing is being used in Cobra's putters and why certain designs simply wouldn't be possible using conventional manufacturing. The conversation also covers Cobra's new Optum driver range, the research behind its focus on distance, forgiveness and accuracy, the thinking behind POI technology and how the Future Fit 33 system gives golfers more fitting options. A fascinating look inside the technology, testing and innovation shaping the golf clubs of today and tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How 3D Printing Is Changing Golf Clubs

  4. Aug 19

    The Putting Secret Amateurs Are Missing

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Putting Secret Amateurs Are Missing

  5. Aug 12

    Best Putter 2026: Winners Revealed

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Best Putter 2026: Winners Revealed

  6. Aug 6

    The Putting Innovation That Could Save You Shots

    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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Putting Innovation That Could Save You Shots

  7. Jul 29

    What Really Happens Behind the Scenes at The Open?

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Really Happens Behind the Scenes at The Open?

  8. Jul 22

    Is This the Future of Putting?

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is This the Future of Putting?
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Your Golf by NCG is a weekly deep dive into the biggest gear and instruction topics in golf, hosted by PGA professional Jack Backhouse and professional golfer Nicola Slater. Jack and Nicola bring a wealth of experience from coaching, playing and equipment testing, offering meaningful, actionable insight to help you improve your game and understand the latest trends in golf. Whether you’re a club golfer trying to break 80, a beginner looking to hit it straighter, or someone chasing a new personal best, Jack and Nicola cover the equipment, instruction and performance topics that matter to golfers of all levels. They’ll help you understand not just what to work on, but how to make real progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    National Club Golfer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © National Club Golfer
  • Show Website
    Your Golf Podcast by NCG

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