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| Pennard, Glamorgan, Wales | 30 Oct 2026 | 00:30:41 | |
You won’t find the sea lapping at the edge of this Welsh links course, because Pennard is 200 feet above the bay. That’s why it’s been dubbed “The Links in the Sky.” Throw in a ruined medieval castle and ancient church, plus electrified fences to deter livestock, and this is definitely one of the more unusual settings for 18 holes And according to the rankings, it’s the second best golf course in Wales. | |||
| Royal Portrush (Valley), County Antrim, Northern Ireland | 23 Oct 2026 | 00:37:24 | |
Royal Portrush's second course now ranks in the Great Britain and Ireland Top 100 in its own right, so it deserves its own episode of The Golf Pilgrim. If you're after the Dunluce Championship course, keep scrolling down our long list of episodes; we featured it in 2024. We're lucky to have two men with in-depth knowledge as our guides: Gary McNeill, Head Professional at Royal Portrush, and Ricky Elliot, who grew up playing both courses and is now the long-serving caddie for 5-time major winner Brooks Koepka. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/royal-portrush-valley https://www.royalportrushgolfclub.com/courses/the-valley/ This episode is produced in association with cmon.golf | |||
| Littlestone, Kent, England | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:28:56 | |
Littlestone attracts a high standard of golfers - the average handicap of its membership is a good indicator. But a few years ago it was graced by "the worst golfer ever to play in The Open"! When filmmakers needed a course to shoot "The Phantom Of The Open" - the true story of hapless novice Maurice Flitcroft who somehow found himself among those trying to qualify for the Open Championship, they chose Littlestone. It may not be as famous as some other Kent courses such as Royal St George's and Princes - which really have staged The Open, but like them, it's a true test of links golf. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/littlestone https://www.littlestonegolfclub.org.uk/ This episode is supported by cmon.golf | |||
| Malone (Drumbridge & Ballydrain), County Antrim, Northern Ireland | 09 Oct 2026 | 00:30:08 | |
Malone Golf Club sits in the midst of one of the most exclusive areas of Belfast, with 27 parkland holes around a huge lake. The championship 18 is ranked as the best course in the city, and you sense that is true from the moment you enter via a Magnolia Lane-like entrance. If you're staying in Belfast, or on a golf tour and fancy an alternative to Northern Ireland's famous links courses, you won't be disappointed. | |||
| Pyle & Kenfig, Glamorgan, Wales | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:34:51 | |
A near neighbour of Royal Porthcawl, P&K, as it is affectionately known, earns plaudits in its own right and is ambitious in its plans for the future. A round here is a game of two halves - the original course was designed by Harry Colt, but newly acquired land after the Second World War allowed Philip Mackenzie Ross to plot a route through dunes for a new back nine. https://www.pandkgolfclub.co.uk/ | |||
| Belvoir Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:31:51 | |
A parkland course in the suburbs of Belfast, Belvoir Park takes you on a roller-coaster ride through tree-lined valleys, on a routing that has changed little since Harry Colt designed it a century ago. Peter Alliss called it the "Augusta of Northern Ireland." Belvoir Park is so popular that the club has 1,200 members, and it hosts 50,000 rounds of golf every year. https://www.belvoirparkgolfclub.com/ This episode is supported by cmon.golf | |||
| Swinley Forest, Berkshire, England | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:43:47 | |
For decades, Swinley Forest was in a world of its own: an ultra-private members' club in a secluded area on the Berkshire/Surrey border, with few outsiders able to enjoy a course rightly rated one of the best in the world. And while some traditions remain - you can pick and place your ball all year round, and your WHS index isn't recognised - it now welcomes visitors. Harry Colt designed it, and golf historians believe it was his favourite of all his many great courses. If you play here, you will understand why. | |||
| Ardglass, County Down, Northern Ireland | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:49:46 | |
"It's in the hole!!" Yes, the moment every golfer dreams about… but was it Neil or was it Ian who celebrated a hole-in-one? It was a perfect sunny day with barely a hint of a breeze, and Ardglass was looking at its most spectacular. Perched on cliff-tops with views of the Irish Sea from every hole, this course has become a favourite destination for golfers who also play at nearby Royal County Down. Former US PGA winner Rich Beem is an honorary member of the club and tells us why Ardglass is so special. | |||
| Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland, England | 05 Sep 2026 | 00:35:57 | |
For the first time in the history of The Golf Pilgrim, we think a Top 100 club is charging too little for visitors to play their course! Dunstanburgh Castle has been offering a a special twilight deal where a round costs just £30….oh, and that also includes a pizza and beer afterwards! The regular green fee is still incredibly good value for a links course with stunning views which has now leapt into England’s Top 100. | |||
| Galgorm Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:32:20 | |
Unlike so many of Ireland’s finest courses, Galgorm Castle is not a links, and it is miles from the sea. But you are never far from water. | |||
| Woodhall Spa (Hotchkin), Lincolnshire, England | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:55:57 | |
It’s the home of England Golf and has a fearsome reputation as one of the most difficult courses in the country. Course managers past and present discuss the challenge of maintaining its 143 sand traps. This episode is supported by Cmon.golf | |||
| Castlerock (Mussenden), County Londonderry, Northern Ireland | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:37:46 | |
And if its 18 holes aren’t enough of a challenge, the 9 hole Bann course is rated as even trickier.. | |||
| Conwy Golf Club, Conwy, Wales | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:42:45 | |
“We’ve had a spectacular week, beautiful weather. The people are amazing here, so welcoming and helpful.” Those were the words of US Curtis Cup captain Sarah LeBrun Ingram after her team’s 2021 win. Allisen Corpuz, who won three matches and went on to win the US Open a couple of years later, tells us why Conwy is one of her favourite courses. Architect Mike Howard and GM Matthew Parsley reveal how the course will be even better. This episode is supported by cmon.golf | |||
| K Club (Palmer North), County Kildare, Ireland | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:46:13 | |
As we approach the 20th anniversary of the 2006 Ryder Cup at the K Club, it's a good time to revisit the course which has provided so many great memories. The Arnold Palmer designed parkland course has hosted numerous professional events, so this is your opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Rory McIlroy who has twice won the Irish Open here in dramatic style. Our special guest David Howell recalls his memories of the course as both a Ryder Cup player, and as a television commentator. | |||
| Bonus episode: Ryan Fox tells us how he won The Open! | 05 Aug 2026 | 00:36:30 | |
Earier this year Ryan Fox joined us on The Golf Pilgrim to talk about some of his favourite courses in New Zealand. In July, Ryan became the Champion Golfer of the Year, lifting the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale! Having reviewed the course a few weeks earlier, and presented The Golf Pilgrim guide on how to play Royal Birkdale, it seemed like a good idea to hear from the man who conquered the course. So we're delighted to say - welcome back Ryan, as he describes how he did it….. And this is our Royal Birkdale episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/royal-birkdale-lancashire-england/id1743914901?i=1000771625962 | |||
| Castletown, Isle of Man | 01 Aug 2026 | 00:39:05 | |
Castletown on the Isle of Man is rightly proud of its pedigree. Old Tom Morris laid out the original links, Alister MacKenzie made improvements 20 years later, and Philip Mackenzie Ross updated it after the Second World War. It has some of the most dramatic holes in the British Isles, and its incredible 18th hole was the climax of Neil's six-year quest to play GB & Ireland's top 100. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/castletown https://castletowngolflinks.com/ This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/ | |||
| Seascale, Cumbria, England | 26 Jul 2026 | 00:38:25 | |
Seascale was announced as one of England’s top 100 in the 2026 list, and we discovered it was entirely deserving of its place. It has some classic links holes, including one over a farmer's field and another that is framed by the Sellafield nuclear power plant. As we discovered, it adds a fabulous layer of drama to matchplay golf. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/seascale https://www.seascalegolfclub.co.uk/ This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/ | |||
| Teeth of the Dog, Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:50:57 | |
"Bury me in a pot bunker", wrote the legendary designer Pete Dye, so his friends and family did just that at the side of the eighth of his masterpiece, Teeth of the Dog. The Dominican Republic links, which sit on the edge of the Caribbean Sea, were restored while being closed for nearly a year. Now they are back to their thrilling best and will surely return to the world's top 100 after a short hiatus. https://www.casadecampo.com.do/ This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/ | |||
| Appleby, Cumbria, England | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:34:26 | |
A recent new entry into England’s Top 100, Appleby is not your average course.
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| Royal Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:34:12 | |
The city of Belfast is in County Antrim, but Royal Belfast Golf Club is north-east of Northern Ireland's capital, in County Down. It's celebrating the centenary of its Harry Colt-designed parkland course on the shore of Belfast Lough. But the club is facing a very modern problem; a new housing development adjacent to the course means several holes will have to be reconfigured for health and safety reasons. The club hopes the changes will make the course even better. And its Victorian clubhouse is one of the grandest you will find anywhere. This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/ | |||
| County Louth GC (Baltray), Ireland | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:44:10 | |
Shane Lowry helped bring Baltray, County Louth, to wider acclaim when he won the Irish Open here as an amateur. But connoisseurs of Irish courses have always known this was one of the country’s finest links. It’s also the home course of the 2026 Amateur Champion Stuart Grehan, who tells us how it will help him prepare for playing in The Open, as well as the US Open and the Masters. County Louth remains a members' club at heart, but they’re getting used to sharing tee times with visitors from around the world. https://countylouthgolfclub.com/ https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/county-louth-baltray Commentary: DP World Tour This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/ | |||
| Wallasey, Cheshire, England | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:40:03 | |
Wallasey has not just one, but two great claims to fame, and is a course that attracts plaudits from those who play it. Bobby Jones, arguably the greatest amateur golfer in history, played in a qualifier at Wallasey and went on to win the Open Championship at Hoylake and complete the original Grand Slam. And those of you who prefer playing in stableford competitions rather than a medal round will be forever grateful to Frank Stableford, the Wallasey member who invented the scoring system after a dreadful start to one round there… Both men are honoured in the clubhouse and on the course. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/wallasey-revised This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/ | |||
| Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland | 20 Jun 2026 | 00:50:11 | |
A famous old golf course, which is in the running to stage an Open Championship in the coming years, and we have two former Ryder Cup players who tell us why it should. Paul McGinley and Andrew Coltart are big fans of Portmarnock, and so are we… though do try to avoid the bunkers if you want to score well! Andrew also shares his memories of playing in the Walker Cup at Portmarnock, where he faced a cocky young amateur named Phil Mickelson. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/portmarnock https://www.portmarnockgolfclub.ie/
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| Royal Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland | 14 Jun 2026 | 00:37:08 | |
Royal Dublin may be unique among links courses - while many others suffer from coastal erosion, its land grows bit by bit every year. Find out why by listening to this episode… And to guide us round, we have a caddie who has helped his man win the US Open. Colin Byrne has carried the bag for Retief Goosen, Ernie Els and many others, but can he help The Golf Pilgrim boys plot their way around his home course? https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/royal-dublin https://www.theroyaldublingolfclub.com/
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| Royal Birkdale, Lancashire, England | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:57:37 | |
The Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale in 2026, but there have been significant changes to the course since it last hosted the championship. This episode tells you all you need to know, whether you're planning to watch the event in person or on TV, or to play the course at some point. Among those joining us on the podcast are architect Tom Mackenzie, who oversaw the changes, and Ian Baker-Finch, who knows Royal Birkdale well, having lifted the Claret Jug here in 1991. This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/ | |||
| Royal County Down, County Down, Northern Ireland | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:55:14 | |
A special episode celebrating what many believe is the greatest golf course in the world! Royal County Down regularly tops the list of the best courses outside America, and some rate it as high as Cypress Point and Pine Valley. So why is it so revered? The challenge of the design and the beauty of its surroundings make it a must-play destination. We played alongside some of those who know the course best, and in this episode, you'll also hear from Soren Kjeldsen, who won the Irish Open at RCD in 2015. Neil played pretty well too….. https://www.royalcountydown.org/ https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/royal-county-down Music: Alban Gogh | |||
| St Mellion (Nicklaus), Cornwall, England | 27 May 2026 | 00:36:26 | |
It's more than 30 years since St Mellion last hosted a top-level European Tour event, but that shouldn't reflect on the quality of a course which saw the likes of Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard Langer and Jose Maria Olazabal triumph. The top pros now play fewer events in England as the Tour embraces ever more international venues. But the course that Jack Nicklaus built, because Seve had criticised the original St Mellion course as being too easy, presents a challenge for every golfer. And for a championship course, the green fee is very competitive. | |||
| Old Head, County Cork, Ireland | 21 May 2026 | 00:44:11 | |
You know what you're getting if you book a round at Old Head - but even the photographs of the spectacular setting don't do justice to the experience of playing golf on fairways perched precariously next to clifftops, with the waves crashing against rocks 300 feet below you. What you won't know until you get there is how big a factor the wind will be - the weather forecast had suggested it was going to be a benign day for our round. The reality was a little different! It all makes for an unforgettable round of golf… | |||
| Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland | 15 May 2026 | 00:36:12 | |
Here's a top tip to take note of even before you play the wonderful Waterville Links. If you're driving a car from Killarney, take the scenic Ballyghisheen Pass through some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland; coaches transporting tourists and golf groups have to use the main N70 around the coast. And the breathtaking views continue as you reach Waterville. Framed by the Atlantic Ocean and Ireland's most impressive mountain range, Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Waterville Golf Club has 360 degrees of scenery on every hole. Payne Stewart fell in love with the course, but his premature death soon after winning the US Open prevented him from taking up the role of Honorary Captain. A statue of him greets those about to follow in his footsteps. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/waterville | |||
| Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland | 09 May 2026 | 00:35:29 | |
Legend has it that an Irish monk, St Brendan, set sail from Tralee and landed in America centuries before Columbus. Now thousands of Americans make the reverse journey on a pilgrimage to a golf course designed by Arnold Palmer. Mind you, he credited God with doing half the work. Tralee Golf Club is surrounded by water and sand dunes, with scenic holes that set the pulse racing and a few quirky ones to test your imagination. Like the Rose of Tralee, the attraction is not her beauty alone…. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/tralee Music: Daniel O’Donnell | |||
| West Lancs, Lancashire, England | 03 May 2026 | 00:34:26 | |
Formed in 1873, this is one of the oldest clubs in England, but it is as relevant to the history of golf as it was when it was founded. Its close relationship with Royal Liverpool means that West Lancs will jointly stage the Amateur Championship with Hoylake in 2026. And it will also continue to host the Final Open Qualifying for the top pros looking for a last-minute ticket to Royal Birkdale. But even if you are neither a top amateur nor professional, you will be thrilled by the challenge and the condition of the West Lancashire course, which runs alongside the Mersey Estuary, and is one of the gems of North-West links golf. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/west-lancashire https://www.westlancashiregolf.co.uk/ | |||
| Muirfield, East Lothian, Scotland | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:45:15 | |
The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers can lay claim to being the founders of modern golf, having established the first set of competition rules soon after being founded in 1744. Muirfield has been their home since 1890, and the course has hosted the Open Championship sixteen times - but not since 2013. The club changed its much-criticised rules and now admits women as members, but it still awaits the return of the Claret Jug to a course regarded as among the best in the world. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/muirfield-the-honourable-company-of-edinburg-golfers Commentary credit: R&A | |||
| Gullane No.1, East Lothian, Scotland | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:31:27 | |
They've been playing golf in this part of Scotland for hundreds of years, and for more than a century, they've had three 18-hole courses in Gullane to choose from. Gullane Number 1 is the highest rated and has twice hosted the Scottish Open. East Lothian is blessed with a large number of quality golf courses, but what sets Gullane apart is the variety of holes and the huge change in elevation as you climb the hill, which provides stunning views over its neighbours. And if the podcast doesn't whet your appetite, click on the link below for one of the very best club websites we've come across, with course guides and plenty of history to inform prospective visitors. | |||
| The Els Club Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:28:20 | |
We have a Golf Pilgrim Top 100 exclusive! The Els Club is the first private golf club in the Algarve, and its course was reimagined by Ernie Els from the Vilamoura Victoria, which previously hosted the Portugal Masters. The doors opened for us to be among the first to review a club which has five-star service and very lofty ambitions. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/els-club-vilamoura | |||
| Quinta Do Lago, Algarve, Portugal | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:38:12 | |
Three courses and a former Ryder Cup Captain are squeezed into this episode from one of Europe's top golf resorts. Quinta Do Lago South, North, and Laranjal offer different challenges. Paul McGinley has an Academy at the resort and has been going there for three decades. He tells The Golf Pilgrim what makes it such an attractive place to visit. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/quinta-do-lago-north https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/quinta-do-lago-laranjal https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/quinta-do-lago-south | |||
| Palmares, Algarve, Portugal | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:30:30 | |
The first of three episodes from Portugal, which has long been a favourite destination for British and Irish golfers, but is now attracting worldwide acclaim The 27 holes at Palmares provide such a variety of challenges, that you might even forget you’re in the Algarve, with some holes akin to a Scottish links. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/palmares https://www.palmaresliving.com/golf/ | |||
| Cavendish, Derbyshire, England | 28 Mar 2026 | 00:35:37 | |
Cavendish Golf Club styles itself as the inspiration for Augusta National, which is not as fanciful an idea as it may sound. It opened in 1925 and was the last English course that Dr Alister MacKenzie designed before heading overseas to ply his trade. Eight years later, his breathtaking course in Georgia was born. So, with another US Masters almost upon us, let us take you to the English Peak District to look for similarities. https://www.cavendishgolfclub.com/ https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/cavendish | |||
| Te Arai (North and South), Northland, New Zealand | 22 Mar 2026 | 00:54:10 | |
Our final New Zealand episode and arguably, we've saved the best for last. Both Te Arai courses have leapt into the top 100 in the world despite being less than 5 years old. And we are delighted to say that New Zealand's best golfer, Ryan Fox, was so keen to talk about the courses, he joined us from Florida, while Jim Rohrstaff, the club's managing director, is also our special guest. The South course will host the Asia-Pacific Amateur championship in late 2026, and when you watch highlights on TV, you'll see just how spectacular it is… https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/te-arai-north | |||
| Blackmoor, Hampshire, England | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:30:47 | |
An honours board at Blackmoor gives a hint of its pedigree. How many provincial members clubs can boast of having had a US Open champion win a tournament on their course? Matt Fitzpatrick is one of several future professional stars to win a top amateur prize at this Harry Colt gem in Hampshire. In an effort to preserve the character of the course, the club hired designer Tim Lobb to carry out renovations, and he explains why Blackmoor is on a par with more famous neighbours in Surrey and Berkshire. | |||
| Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington, New Zealand | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:42:04 | |
It's been called the spiritual home of New Zealand golf, having hosted many tournaments, and is still rated the country's second-best course. It's also the only NZ course that Tiger Woods has played competitively - as a favour to his then Kiwi caddie Steve Williams. Paraparaumu Beach recently welcomed back the tour pros for the New Zealand PGA Championship. It's not a long course, so you might expect a flood of low scores. But the wind blew, and only TWO players finished under par! But good scores can be made in benign conditions… https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/paraparaumu-beach | |||
| Cleeve Hill, Gloucestershire, England | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:42:03 | |
Cleeve Hill has had a lot of publicity in recent years - largely because it almost went out of business until new owners took over - and it is now in England's Top 100. But this is so different from a lot of courses in the rankings - not just in terms of its setting, high above Cheltenham, but because this is raw golf as it used to be. The course might lack perfect paths and intensive maintenance, but it is a real adventure at a bargain price. Visit this part of the Cotswolds, and you will be rewarded with breathtaking views and some stunning holes. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/cleeve-hill | |||
| Titirangi, Auckland, New Zealand | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:32:47 | |
Titirangi is the Maori word for "fringe of heaven", and is quite a contrast to many of the modern courses which have been opened in New Zealand in recent years. Dr Alister MacKenzie drew up his plans for the course a century ago, shortly after he'd designed Royal Melbourne and before he got to Augusta National. And that legacy has been protected by recent renovation work. www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/titirangi | |||
| Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:40:46 | |
If you watch some of the birds-eye view videos of Tom Doak's course, you might think you need a head for heights to play it. Fear not, some of the holes may look precariously placed on the edge of a precipice, but the wide fairways and substantial greens will reassure those with vertigo. That is not to say Cape Kidnappers lacks the "wow" factor. It is world-class, and the vistas are spellbinding. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/cape-kidnappers https://www.robertsonlodges.com/the-lodges/cape-kidnappers | |||
| Arikikapakapa/Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | 14 Feb 2026 | 00:24:48 | |
A visit to one of the world's more unusual courses, where, as well as bunkers, you'll find thermal mud springs as hazards. Arikikapakapa is Maori for "the gentle sound of plopping mud", and it's set in one of the country's most popular tourist areas. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/rotorua-arikikapakapa https://arikikapakapagolfrotorua.co.nz/ | |||
| Tara Iti, Northland, New Zealand | 08 Feb 2026 | 00:37:27 | |
It's always a dilemma when we feature a golf course that's so exclusive that you can't play unless you know a member. But we make an exception when a course is so highly rated that anyone who aspires to play the World's Top 100 will try to find a way to get on. Opened in 2015 and designed by Tom Doak, Tara Iti has such a stellar reputation that Rory McIlroy wanted to play a round here while on holiday. Course record holder Ryan Fox describes what their game was like… Interview courtesy Yardage Book Podcast | |||
| The European/Brittas Bay Club, County Wicklow, Ireland | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:40:37 | |
If you've ever played The European Club, or ever wanted to, then this is a must-listen episode! Because The European is dead - but in 2027 will be reborn as The Brittas Bay Club. Raymond and Nicky Conlan bought the club from its founder, Pat Ruddy, and have hired Kyle Phillips (the man who gave us Kingsbarns), to do a complete redesign of the course. We have exclusive interviews with Nicky and Kyle, who explain why they felt a highly regarded course needed to be torn up and rebuilt. We played the course just before it closed, and offer our thoughts on why change was needed. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/the-european-brittas-bay | |||
| Martin Ebert Special | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:38:42 | |
When the R&A feel that one of their Open Championship venues needs an update, Martin Ebert is the man they turn to. He's already working on changes to the Old Course at St Andrews ready for 2027, and supervised improvements to Royal Birkdale which hosts in 2026. How does he go about enhancing courses which are already considered the best in the world? Take a listen as he chats about his work around the world. | |||
| New Zealand GC, Surrey, England | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:43:22 | |
Join us as we step back in time, to a club where the lockers still bear the names of long-dead members, and where a competitive round of golf often takes second place to a good lunch. The New Zealand Golf Club (listen to the podcast for an explanation of the name) sits on Surrey heathland near Woking, and its well-draining clay base means great conditions even in the depths of winter. It feels private and exclusive, but visitors are welcome. And if you have the stamina to play 36 holes or more in a day, you might consider a visit to be a bargain. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/new-zealand-golf-club | |||
| Top Of The Scots | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:34:22 | |
What are the very best golf courses in Scotland? In 2025 Neil and Ian joined the ratings panel for National Club Golfer, and their new top 100 list has just been published. Dan Murphy, who sets the guidelines and edits the rankings joins us to talk through those on the rise… So if you're planning a golf trip to Scotland this year, this is what you need to hear… Music: Brian Fahey | |||
| The Island, County Dublin, Ireland | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:42:05 | |
Some golf days are just a bit more special than others, so this mid-winter visit to The Island, north of Dublin, will linger long in the memory. A chilly, but sunny day; a very warm welcome from the staff, and a challenging course in great condition. Don't just take our word for it…the day after we visited, three-time major winner Padraig Harrington played The Island on a charity day - a sure sign that this is one of Ireland's finest links. And you no longer have to take a rowing boat to get there…. https://www.theislandgolfclub.com/ | |||