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 embracing the “good miss”, this episode focuses on the real difference-maker: golf IQ. As the guys explain, it’s not about hitting it further or flushing it every time, it’s about making better decisions, handling bad shots, and staying in control of your scorecard.

They also dive into:

• Why scratch golfers prioritise position over perfection
• The importance of understanding your distances and playing realistically
• How elite players manage mistakes and avoid big numbers
• The mindset shift that turns missed greens into scoring opportunities

If you’re stuck between handicaps and feel like you’re close to your potential, this episode will show you where those last few shots are really going.

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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 more, exploring which aids genuinely help golfers build better habits and which might just end up forgotten in the garage.

From the psychology of practice to the gap between feel and real improvement, they ask the big question: are training aids a shortcut to better golf, or just another part of the game’s ever-expanding industry?

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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 factors behind modern equipment trends, from tour influence and social media buzz to genuine performance gains and clever marketing - and ask whether these trends actually help everyday golfers play better, or if they’re simply part of golf’s ever-evolving gear cycle.

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