Explore every episode of the podcast The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast
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| 345 - Course Diaries: Formby Golf Club w/ Ian Jamson | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:43:54 | |
Sam sits down with Formby Golf Club archivist and past Captain - Ian Jamson - to talk about the history of the club. Founded in 1884, Formby is one of the oldest courses on the north west coast and has some fascinating and eclectic tales, which Ian recounts beautifully in this episode. From Horace the Hippo to a clock tower gifted by Sir Bruce Ismay of Titanic fame, and through the evolution of the links and its championship history, it’s a brilliant listen! Ian is a superb storyteller and another highly passionate club archivist who thankfully preserves these wonderful stories for future generations, and we're really grateful to him for finding time to sit down with us. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 344 - Halloween Eclectic 18 Special w/ Simon Barrington | 30 Oct 2025 | 01:21:01 | |
In this in-depth Eclectic 18 special, previous guest and friend of the show Simon Barrington takes us on an odyssey of obscure connections with some of his favourite holes and courses around the world, and their links to the macabre. It’s not just an assortment of holes with cemeteries nearby — we go back to medieval battles, haunted castles, greens built on ancient burial grounds, and even draw some tenuous links between bunkers and the afterlife. Follow Simon on x here or get in touch with him on jamesbraidresearch@gmail.com. His scorecard is below. #1 Ballybunion #2 West Hill #3 Old Petty (Cabot Highlands) #4 Winter Park #5 Lake Zurich #6 Cruden Bay #7 Dornick Hills #8 Royal Troon #9 Portmahomack #10 St Enodoc #11 Sleepy Hollow #12 Augusta National #13 Dunaverty #14 The Old Course #15 Lochcarron #16 Pasatiempo #17 Painswick #18 The Old Course (Reversed) Par: 71 / Yardage: 6,466 Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 336 - Obscure Walker Cup Stories w/ Dr Darragh Garrahy | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:43:03 | |
Dublin’s leading authority on pace putting and amateur golf joins the podcast this week to share his top five Walker Cup stories from the previous 49 editions of the venerable matchplay tournament between GB&I and the USA, as well as his All-Star squad of 10 players. Darragh is obsessed with the Walker Cup, collecting artefacts from its history, including 48 programmes, crockery from Ganton, blazers from half a century ago, coasters — you name it. While we’re grateful to him for giving up his time to join the podcast, deep down we know he needs no encouragement to talk about the event he loves. With the event kicking off with the opening ceremony in a matter of days, it's another brilliant teaser around some of the wonderful history of this event! Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 251 - Final Qualifying for the Open | 03 Jul 2024 | 01:11:13 | |
Sam, Tom, Peter Hancock and Ross Flannigan get together to talk through their various days at Final Qualifying across the UK. Sam was at Burnham & Berrow, Tom was at West Lancashire, Peter was at Deal while Ross was at Dundonald. Great day had by all four and we discuss the stories emerging from the day. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 250 - Tron Carter (Part 2) - Eclectic 18 | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:42:24 | |
Our 250th episode just so happens to be a cracker! The seocnd part of our Eclectic 18 with No Laying Up's Tron Carter. He went all out for this one, and not only that he had to pick his Eclectic 18 only from courses featured on Tourist Sauce. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 249 - Eclectic 18: Tron Carter - Part 1 | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:42:05 | |
Tom sits down with Tron Carter from No Laying Up to discuss his eclectic 18. Following the conclusion of season 9 of Tourist Sauce, Tron puts to better his eclectic 18 with the condition the courses he picks can only be from courses he’s played on his travels with tourist sauce. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 248 - US Open Recap | 18 Jun 2024 | 01:01:32 | |
Bruce, Sam & Tom discuss the US Open and the performances of Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy. They analyze Bryson's win and his growth as a player and person. They also delve into Rory's collapse and the role of Harry Diamond. They debate whether the expectations on Rory are too high and discuss the importance of mental strength in golf. They also touch on the course at Pinehurst and the challenges it presented. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 247 - Pinehurst: A Guide By Idiots | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:45:31 | |
Sam & Tom dig into the history of Pinehurst and the events that have shaped this resort from its origins as a 'health retreat for those of modest means' to a bucket list destination with 10 courses, and where this week The US Open will take place. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 246 - Robert MacIntyre | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:35:22 | |
Winner of the RBC Canadian Open chats with Sam on a high from his victory last Sunday, now back in Oban. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 245 - Course Diaries: Golf De Fontainebleau | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:53:11 | |
Sam and Tom recap their magical day spent south of Paris at the enchanting Fontainebleau. The club is situated on a sprawling hunting estate which is home to one of the biggest palaces in all of France, and pre-dates Versailles by over 500 years. Originally founded in 1909 and laid out by Julian Chantepie, Tom Simpson reworked the course in 1920 and is responsible for much of what remains. Only a few modifications to the routing took place in the early '60s by Fred Hawtree, and the club have recently partnered with Clayton DeVries and Pont to further help develop the course and bring back some more of the Simpson magic. It's a fascinating club, a sensational course, and has a clubhouse that could quite possibly be one of the best in golf! Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 244 - Sophie Walker - Eclectic 18 | 25 May 2024 | 00:31:21 | |
Following on from the podcast, Sophie surprised us with her eclectic 18, which we thought we’d throw out as a bonus pod. I hope you enjoy. Scorecard below: Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 243 - Sophie Walker | 22 May 2024 | 01:18:02 | |
Podding live form Stockport Golf Club, Sam sits down with Sophie Walker to talk her about her career in the game of golf, broadcasting and her reflections on the game mre broadly. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 242 - PGA Championship Preview | 14 May 2024 | 00:45:48 | |
Tom & Sam sit down in the office to chat through the upcoming PGA Championship in Valhalla. Tom talks about the 'ick' he gets from Michael Block, and we discuss whether or not there's a better 'fourth major' to be had. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 335 - The History of The Walker Cup w/ Richard Fisher | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:04:15 | |
Sam travels to a baking hot committee room at Huntercombe to sit down with previous guest and friend of the show, Richard Fisher, to recap the history of The Walker Cup, including a statistical deep dive into the sessions that make and break a GB&I performance. A huge thanks to Richard for his research and exceptional insight in this podcast. It’s a cracker! Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 241 - Course Diaries: Royal St. David’s w/ Richard Fisher | 09 May 2024 | 00:49:10 | |
Sam meets with Richard Fisher - club archivist and author of the St David’s history book - to discuss the history of the club, the area and its members. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 240 - The Lytham Trophy and the Guy Bigwood Salver | 07 May 2024 | 01:09:09 | |
Bruce, Sam & Tom discuss the major news of the weekend Sam following the Lytham trophy on the final day - coupled with some big news coming out of Blackwell! Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 239 - Wales Tour Pod (pt II) | 03 May 2024 | 01:07:28 | |
Sam & Tom discuss the second half of their recent trip to Wales. The trip covers Welshpool, Royal St. David, Borth & Ynyslas, Aberdovey, Tenby and Pennard in a whirlwind 4 days! This is part 2, so if you haven't listened to part 1 from Tuesday, go back and check it out before diving into part 2! Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 238 - Wales Tour Pod (pt I) | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:50:59 | |
Sam & Tom discuss the first half of their recent trip to Wales. The trip covers Welshpool, Royal St. David, Borth & Ynyslas, Aberdovey, Tenby and Pennard in a whirlwind 4 days! This is part 1, so stay tuned for part 2 dropping on Friday. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 237 - Jack Sallis | 23 Apr 2024 | 01:17:11 | |
Sam sits down with Jack Sallis from @halcyongolftravel to hear about his golfing journey from elite amateur competition to tour operating and more! Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 236 - Masters 2024 Recap | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:55:27 | |
Tom, Sam and Bruce sit down for a not-so-short recap of this season's first Major. They discuss Scheffler's dominance, Aberg's impressive debut, and why Tiger continues to captivate us, as well as some of their favourite faux pas from the week. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 235 - The Masters: Traditions like no other (pt 2) | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:40:04 | |
In part 2 Bruce and Tom talk through notable amateur performances, the par 3 contest, strange rulings and the honorary tee shots at Augusta National. If you have not already checked out part 1, please head across and check out that before diving into part 2. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 234 - The Masters: Traditions like no other (pt 1) | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:52:26 | |
In this episode, Bruce and Tom go through some of the strange traditions and stories that have emerged from Augusta National. In part 1 we talk about the founding of the club and the fabled green jacket, along with the founding of the champions dinner. Part 2 to follow with strange rulings at Augusta, the par 3 contest, notable amateur performances and the honorary tee shot! Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| Cookie Crumbs #12 - Sid Matthew from episode 38 | 07 Apr 2024 | 00:10:22 | |
A look back at Sid Matthew talking about the genesis of the Masters from Part one of our special series on the life of Bobby Jones, winner of the Grand Slam in 1930 and arguably one of the most influential people in the world of golf, if not sport more generally. Golf historian and Jones fanatic Sid Matthew from Tallahassee, FL explains all. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 233 - The Old Course Reversed with Clyde Johnson | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:56:22 | |
Bruce, Sam, and Tom were accompanied by Clyde Johnson on the unique occasion they had the chance to play the Old Course backwards. Playing the Old Course is invariably a memorable experience, yet the opportunity to traverse it in reverse is truly unparalleled. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 334 - Fintan Bonner | 29 Aug 2025 | 01:15:10 | |
Bruce heads to the Auld Grey Toon to catch up with Fintan Bonner, Senior Instructor at the St Andrews Links Golf Academy. A close friend of Bruce’s for over a decade (and patient recipient of countless swing questions), Fintan has become one of the most respected coaching voices in the game. Passionate about nurturing young talent and guiding elite players such as Gregor and Conor Graham, his work speaks to both his tenacity and expertise. In this episode, we dive into Fintan’s journey in golf, his coaching philosophy, and what it takes to develop players at every level. Link to Fintan's social media here. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 232 - Duncan McCarthy (pt II) | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:46:07 | |
Part II of our podcast from Moortown card room with golf psychologist to some of the worlds best players, Duncan McCarthy. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 231 - Duncan McCarthy (pt I) | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:46:48 | |
Golf psychologist to some of the worlds best players, Duncan McCarthy is a great guy to get the chance to talk to. We had a blast with him up in Moortown the other week, and decided to break the episode into two parts. We'll be releasing pt II on Friday this week. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| Cookie Crumbs #11 - Richard Pennell from episode 136 | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:07:28 | |
Richard Pennel joined us to talk about his rediscovery of the love for the game - extracted from episode 136 Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 230 - Players Recap | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:56:47 | |
Sam, Tom & Bruce get together to talk through the exceptional weekend at TPC Sawgrass for The Players Championship and what felt like a defining moment for Scottie Scheffler making history as the first person to successfully defend the title. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 229 - Gil Hanse on Ohoopee Match Club & Les Bordes | 12 Mar 2024 | 01:01:16 | |
Sam & Tom are joined by Gil Hanse to talk through his design work at Ohoopee Match Club and Les Bordes New Course. Gil talks about his fantastic relationship with Jim Wagner and their design philosophy. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 228 - Return of Anthony Kim w/ Paolo Uggetti | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:49:45 | |
Sam & Bruce are joined by Staff Writer for ESPN Paolo Uggetti to help bring ot life the story of Anthony Kim and his return to golf last weekend in Jeddah. Kim shot two 76's and a 74 as part of his much anticipated return to professional golf after a decade away which is shrouded in mystery and folklore. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 227 - America Tour Diaries part 2 w/ Ryan Noades | 27 Feb 2024 | 01:25:41 | |
Tom & Sam are joined by Ryan Noades, the managing director of the Addington to talk through their recent trip the USA - part 2. We cover all things from Ohoopee to Tree Farm, travel to America and stories that follow us around. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 226 - Old Barnwell pt II w/ Brian Schneider & Blake Conant | 20 Feb 2024 | 01:00:03 | |
In this second part of our course diaries from Old Barnwell we catch up with the lead designers on the project, Brian Schneider and Blake Conant. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 225 - Course Diaries: Old Barnwell w/ Nick Schreiber | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:59:28 | |
Sam sits down with founder and owner of Old Barnwell in Aiken, Nick Schreiber. Nick shares his personal story which lead him to building a golf course in South Carolina with the help of Brian Schneider & Blake Conant which has opened recently to enormous praise. Whilst the course is spectacular, in this episode we talk about the mission behind Old Barnwell in having a positive influence on the golf comunity. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 224 - America Tour Diaries part 1 with Ryan Noades | 13 Feb 2024 | 01:31:41 | |
Tom & Sam are joined by Ryan Noades, the managing director of the Addington to talk through their recent trip the USA. We cover all things from Peach Tree to Old Barnwell, travel to America and stories that follow us around. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 333: The Tiger Slam Pt 3: PGA Championship | 26 Aug 2025 | 01:09:35 | |
Sam & Tom sit down for Part III of their deep dive into the Tiger Slam. 25 years on from the third leg of Tiger's historic run — and his fifth major victory overall — we revisit the 82nd PGA Championship at Valhalla, where he clinched the Wannamaker in a thrilling three-hole playoff over Bob May to secure his second straight PGA. For more on the Tiger Slam, we highly recommend Kevin Cook’s book, which captures the era in microscopic detail. You can grab a copy here. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| Cookie Crumbs #10 - David Davis from episode 055 | 09 Feb 2024 | 00:07:54 | |
David chats through his time at Cypress Point Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 223 - Course Diaries: Tree Farm w/ Zac Blair | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:51:03 | |
1st up from our travels in America is a course diaries episode with the man behind The Tree Farm - Zac Blair. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 222 - An East coast swing in Ireland | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:41:09 | |
Sam & Tom podding live from Dublin airport after 4 days in the Emerald Isle. A visit to Kirkistown Castle, Co. Down, Portmarnock & Corballis. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 221 - (a) breakthrough win for Dunlap | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:34:51 | |
Sam & Tom catch up after yet another week on holiday for Tom. We cover all the main pieces of news from the world of golf including the remarkable win by Nick Dunlap in the American Express, as well as the ongoing fit out of the new Cookie Jar offices. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 220 - January Blues | 14 Jan 2024 | 00:53:00 | |
Sam, Tom & Bruce catch up briefly to talk through the latest happenings. Sam & Tom - severely jet lagged and operating on 30% after their whirlwind trip of Georgia & South Carolina, and Bruce back to the grind with work and coming off the back of the presidents putter. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 219 - Course Diaries Sunningdale Heath w/ Kristian Baker | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:55:04 | |
Tom recently sat down with Kristian Baker, co-owner of Sunningdale Heath golf club. Sunningdale Heath is making great waves in short form golf. A par 68 measuring 3,700 yards, Sunningdale Heath really tests your iron game. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 218 - Year End Appraisals | 30 Dec 2023 | 01:20:12 | |
Final episode of 2023 brings an exciting announcement. We are thrilled that FootJoy are officially partnering with us! An iconic brand, incredible products and a team that just really love golf! Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 217 - Mik Wells | 18 Dec 2023 | 01:21:31 | |
Golf course construction guru Mik Wells joins us this week to talk about his career in golf course construction, how that work has evolved in recent years as well as the influence he draws from the great golden age architects of yesteryear. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| Cookie Crumbs #9 - Tom Coyne from episode 012 | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:05:36 | |
Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 216 - Rollback Announcement | 07 Dec 2023 | 01:02:48 | |
Sam, Tom & Bruce get together to recap the days major announcement from the USGA and the R&A related to the 'ODS' changes affecting golf ball performance. The latest rules will be implemented in 2028 (for elite players / tournament play only) giving manufacturers a healthy R&D window to perfect the ball which will now be tested at 125mph speeds, rather than the current 120mph level, with the same distance tolerance of 317 yards in place. The announcement follows the news in March that the USGA and the R&A were looking at a model local rule for specific tournaments where they could limit the distance the ball travels, and following a lot of pushback from various parties, bifurcating the rules of golf was knocked back leading to this. We talk about what this will mean for players of every ability, the proportionality of the distance losses people will experience and the social media hullabaloo which has driven people into a frenzy. For more on the history of the equipment rule changes head over to our blog for a piece written by Sam. We highly doubt this will be the end of the debate. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 332 - Phil Kenyon (part 2) | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:41:08 | |
In part two, Tom sits down with putting coach Phil Kenyon to explore his approach to helping golfers of every level, from weekend players to the world’s best, find confidence on the greens. They discuss the common challenges amateurs and elites share, the importance of pace control and line, and how green reading and technique must all blend together seamlessly to produce great putting. For more on Phil and his work you can follow him along on @philkenyonputting Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 215 - Shell's Wonderful World of Golf | 04 Dec 2023 | 01:05:59 | |
Sam, Tom & Bruce are held up in the warmth of the Woburn clubhouse as they talk about exhibition golf (following on from the latest and somewhat disastrous 'Netflix Cup', as well as shows like 'The Match') and talk about whether exhibition golf can ever be pulled off successfully. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 214 - Course Diaries: Alwoodley w/ Tom Irwin | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:54:40 | |
Sam sits down with owner of National club Golfer - Tom Irwin - to talk about the history of Alwoodley Golf Club. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||
| 213 - Course Diaries: Crosland Heath | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:38:25 | |
A fresh course diaries takes Sam up to Huddersfield where he gets to visit Crosland Heath. A MacKenzie course which he's been keen to see for some time, with the promise of heather, dramatic par 3's and some golden age. The club was founded in 1914 making this an early course for the good Dr whose work would span the globe and become the sistine chapels of golf course design. We talk about sustainability with the course, the work of MacKenzie, tje routing, the fog, Last of the Summer Wine and much much more. Send us a message if you liked the show Our charity link for our upcoming 95 hole challenge around Arran can be found here. Donations appreciated. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! | |||