Explore every episode of the podcast Top 100 Clubhouse - Golf Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 42: Beau Welling - Bluejack National & Working W/ Tiger Woods | 07 Sep 2024 | 00:59:07 | |
In this episode of The Top100 Clubhouse, James is joined by golf course architect Beau Welling to discuss his illustrious career, his relationship with Tiger Woods, and his involvement in the PGA Tour's TGL project which is due to begin next January. | |||
| Episode 41: Robin Sieger - Silent Mind Golf | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:40:33 | |
In this episode of the Clubhouse, James is joined by Robin Sieger, and they discuss the psychological side of playing golf. They also chat about some of Robin's favourite courses, and his golf-related world record! | |||
| Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal Portrush | 23 May 2024 | 00:54:38 | |
In the first episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club. This venue will play host to the 2025 Open Championship, and in this episode James Henderson chats with Gary McNeill (The head pro at Royal Portrush) about the preparation required to host such a prestigious tournament. | |||
| Episode 31: Why is Augusta National 12th in our World Rankings? | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:17:11 | |
A special episode to discuss why Augusta National is ranked 12th in our Top100golfcourses.com World Rankings! | |||
| Episode 30: Matt Adamski - General Manager at Sweetens Cove | 21 Mar 2024 | 01:07:18 | |
In this episode James Henderson is joined by Matt Adamski, who is the GM at Sweetens Cove in Tennessee, USA. He talks about how he got the job, and how the interview experience was in stark contrast to all of his prior experience in the golf industry. He talks about the merchandise offering from 'the shed', the course itself, and what makes the Sweetens experience so special. | |||
| Episode 29: Tyler Rae - Golf Course Architect & Donald Ross Expert | 05 Mar 2024 | 01:02:17 | |
In this episode, James is joined by renowned golf course architect Tyler Rae. Tyler has worked on many high profile restoration projects, and also works on original courses. In this episode he talks through the challenges and joys of working in this industry, and expounds on what makes golf so special to him. | |||
| Episode 28: Ryan Fox - New Zealand's Top Golfer | 02 Mar 2024 | 00:55:51 | |
This week we welcome Ryan Fox to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Ryan a pro golfer currently ranked 41st in the world and 1st in New Zealand. | |||
| Episode 27: Colin Burns - Managing Winged Foot | 13 Feb 2024 | 01:08:24 | |
In the first new episode of 2024 James is joined by Colin Burns, the former GM at Winged Foot Golf Club. They have a wide ranging discussion about managing a prestigious golf club, hosting a US Open during Covid and Colin's favourite golf courses. | |||
| Episode 26: 2024 Preview - Part III | 10 Jan 2024 | 01:04:54 | |
Welcome to the final instalment of our three-part series. In this episode, we shift our gaze from the past to the future as we look ahead to the great golf courses that will captivate players and fans alike in 2024. | |||
| Episode 25: 2023 Year End Review - Part II | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:50:42 | |
This week on Top 100 Clubhouse James Henderson, Simon Holt and David Davis get together to carry out a review of the 2023 golfing year! They chat about the amazing courses they have visited in the past 12 months, and discuss the places you should be adding to your golfing itinerary in 2024! | |||
| Episode 24: 2023 Year End Review - Part I | 28 Dec 2023 | 00:34:29 | |
This week on Top 100 Clubhouse James Henderson, Simon Holt and David Davis get together to carry out a review of the 2023 golfing year! They chat about the amazing courses they have visited in the past 12 months, and discuss the places you should be adding to your golfing itinerary in 2024! | |||
| Episode 23: Josh Ralston - Saudi Arabian Involvement In Golf | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:51:55 | |
In this week's episode of The Clubhouse James is joined by Josh Ralston (a professor at Edinburgh University). They discuss the ongoing LIV/PGA Tour negotiations, and why Saudi Arabia decided to get involved in golf in the first place. They also talk through Josh's favourite courses from around the world on the back end. | |||
| Episode 40: John Low - Golf Course Architecture's Forgotten Man (Part Two) | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:49:19 | |
In this episode of The Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are joined by Golf Historian Bob Crosby, to discuss the life and legacy of John Low. He was an influential figure in shaping the direction of golf course architecture, and yet he is little known today. | |||
| Episode 22: Alessandra Kutz - Being A Female Club Fitter & Playing England's Top100 | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:33:48 | |
In this episode of the Clubhouse, James is joined by Alessandra Kutz. Allesandra played high level golf at college, but then fell out of love with the game. Recently, she got the bug again and is now trying to crack England's Top100 Golf Courses and document her journey. | |||
| Episode 21: Kyle Cruickshank - Course Manager at The North Berwick Golf Club | 05 Dec 2023 | 01:01:08 | |
This week we welcome Kyle Cruickshank to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Kyle's a fascinating individual who's worked all over the world from Royal Melbourne to Muirfield, and is now the course manager at the fantastic North Berwick. | |||
| Episode 20: Jim Rohrstaff - Te Arai Links | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:54:51 | |
In this episode of The Clubhouse, our CEO (Simon Holt) is in New Zealand for a golf trip. He checks in with Jim Rohrstaff, the managing director at Te Arai links, to chat about the incredible visitor experience, their favourite holes and much more. | |||
| Episode 19: Nordic Special - Frode Hov (Lofoten Links) & Per G. Nyman (Växjö Golf Club) | 25 Nov 2023 | 01:04:06 | |
In this episode of 'Top100 Clubhouse' James is joined by Frode Hov, the driving force behind the sensational Lofoten Links in Norway. They discuss what makes Lofoten such a special place, and why it's a must visit for any golf course lover! | |||
| Episode 18: David McLay Kidd - Designing The Castle Course & Dealing With Controversy | 16 Nov 2023 | 01:19:36 | |
In this episode of 'The Clubhouse' James is joined by a Scottish golf architecture legend; David McLay Kidd. The Glasgow-born Kidd founded DMK Golf Design in 2000, and ultimately went on to design incredible (but sometimes divisive) courses such as Bandon Dunes, St. Andrews (Castle) & Gamble Sands in Washington State. | |||
| Episode 17 - Matt Ward - Journalist at 100 Major Championships & 12 Ryder Cup's | 09 Nov 2023 | 01:19:06 | |
This week we welcome golf journalist Matt Ward to the Clubhouse. | |||
| Episode 16: Patrick Koenig - Breaking World Records With The RGV Golf Tour | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:56:33 | |
This week, legendary golf photographer Patrick Koenig joins us in the Clubhouse. We discuss his current endeavour on the RGV golf tour, where he has broken the world record for most 18 hole rounds of golf played in a year. He also discusses some of his favourite courses and locations from years of travel as a photographer. | |||
| Clubhouse Special - The Cutting Room Floor - Zac Blair & David Margolis | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:56:50 | |
Welcome to a special episode of Top 100 Clubhouse called 'The Cutting Room Floor', where we release previously unheard podcast content. In this special we're jumping back to a couple of really interesting podcast guests. First, we return to our conversation with pro golfer Zac Blair. We continue to discuss Zac's project to build The Tree Farm, the importance of being able to walk the course, and the surprising back story of the Tree Farm bell! The second conversation is with David Margolis. We discuss his strong views on what makes a clubhouse shower great, where you can get the best clubhouse food, and his opinions on golf course rankings. Enjoy! Top 100 Clubhouse is brought to you by Eden Mill, St Andrews. | |||
| Episode 15: John Caven - St. George's Golf and Country Club | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:48:48 | |
This week we welcome John Caven to the Clubhouse. John is the General Manager at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Ontario, Canada. He previously worked at the exclusive Loch Lomond Golf Club, and has a lot to say about life in the golf industry and what it takes to host professional events in the current climate. | |||
| Episode 14: David Davis: International Golf Course Rater & Co-Founder of The Lockhart Travel Club | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:54:54 | |
This week we welcome David Davis to the Clubhouse. David is a Partner at Top100golfcourses.com and Co-Founder of The Lockhart Travel Club. The 43rd person to finish playing the World Top 100 (November 2018). A true golf travel and golf course architecture enthusiast who has been a golf course panelist and international course rater for over 15 years. A father of 3 kids and a lifetime expat, originally from Oregon, having now lived overseas (in The Netherlands) for the better part of 30 years. | |||
| Episode 39: John Low - Golf Course Architecture's Forgotten Man (Part One) | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:28:00 | |
In this episode of The Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are joined by Golf Historian Bob Crosby, to discuss the life and legacy of John Low. He was an influential figure in shaping the direction of golf course architecture, and yet he is little known today. Tune in next week for Part Two. | |||
| Episode 13: Kurtis Bowman - Augusta National & La Haciena | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:01:32 | |
This week we welcome golf course architect Kurtis Bowman to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Kurtis talks to us about his new design at La Hacienda in Spain; he also details the reasons for his sabbatical from golf, and his subsequent return to the industry. | |||
| Episode 12: Javier Reviriego - CEO at Real Club Valderrama | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:46:30 | |
This week we welcome Javier Reviriego to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Javier is currently the CEO at Real Club Valderama, one of the world's Top 100 courses. He has a highly impressive CV having previously been head pro at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, and general manager at both Fuerteventura, and Finca Cortesin, which hosted the Solheim Cup this year. | |||
| Episode 11: Chandler Withington - Ryder Cup Preview & Life as a Golf Artist | 20 Sep 2023 | 01:09:42 | |
This week we welcome Chandler Withington to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Chandler has worked as the assistant pro at Seminole, the number one assistant at Merion, and was head pro at Hazeltine National during the Ryder Cup 2016. We discuss what it takes to win a Ryder Cup, his good friend Davis Love, and his new career as a licensed artist for the PGA, the USGA and the R&A. | |||
| Episode 10: Martin Ebert - Renewing & Designing World Class Golf Courses | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:38:36 | |
Martin Ebert is one half of the legendary design duo 'Mackenzie & Ebert'. In this episode, we discuss his involvement in world class layouts such as Hirono, Royal Liverpool, Royal Portrush and Turnberry. He is open about the challenges and joys of working on such renowned courses, and talks about the controversy surrounding the new 17th hole at Hoylake (Royal Liverpool). | |||
| Episode 9: Bob Ford - Seminole & Oakmont | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:46:44 | |
We caught up with the legendary Bob Ford during our week at the Walker Cup. He told us about his experiences as a club pro at Oakmont and Seminole, and talked about the importance of merchandising in golf. | |||
| Episode 8: Joshua Pettit - Founder of the Alister MacKenzie Institute | 30 Aug 2023 | 01:03:19 | |
This week we welcome Joshua Pettit to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Josh is an architect with a focus on the work of Dr. Alister MacKenzie. He's the founder and curator of the MacKenzie Institute and editor of the 'MacKenzie Reader: Writing on Golf Architecture and More'. Join us to discover more about one of golf's legendary architects. | |||
| Episode 7: European Top 100 Special | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:44:15 | |
This week James sits down with Jim McCann, the editor of top100golfcourses.com. We get to know Jim, hear about the sand course he helped build in Libya, and learn about the methods we use to create our Top 100 lists, including a breakdown of the brand new European Top 100 Rankings. | |||
| Episode 6: David Scott - GM of Dumbarnie Links | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:32:27 | |
Welcome to Top 100 Clubhouse! | |||
| Episode 5: Iain Forrester - Dutch Golf & the European hickory scene | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:36:53 | |
In this episode Iain Forrester, Head Pro at Hoenshuis Country Club in the Netherlands, talks us through the golf scene in the low country and tells us about the growth of the hickory golf scene around Europe. We discuss the greatest courses in Holland, and whether The Netherlands has a legitimate claim to being the true home of golf. | |||
| Episode 4: Zac Blair - Building The Tree Farm | 02 Aug 2023 | 01:01:21 | |
In this episode we welcome Zac Blair to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Zac shares some of his experience on the PGA Tour, highlighting his preference for playing exceptional golf courses rather than engaging in practice rounds. We discuss his venture to establish The Buck Club, and learn about his significant project to build The Tree Farm, a brand new course in South Carolina, developed in collaboration with Kye Goalby and Tom Doak. | |||
| Episode 38: A fresh perspective on Golf Course Architecture w/ Christine Fraser | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:07:43 | |
In this episode James and Jasper are joined by Christine Fraser to discuss her unique perspective on golf course architecture. She began her career with Martin Hawtree in the South East Of England, and now runs her own company where she looks to use golf course architecture to drive meaningful change in communities. | |||
| Episode 3: Nairn Golf Club - From 1887 to Present | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:40:39 | |
This week on Top 100 Clubhouse we talk to the captain of Nairn Golf Club, Ali Asher, and the Nairn archivist, Hugh Sutherland. We sit down in Nairn's fantastic archive room and discuss the history of the club and the room, and also why the R&A really enjoy hosting tournaments there. | |||
| Episode 2: Stuart McColm - General Manager of Cabot Highlands | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:26:32 | |
Welcome to Top 100 Clubhouse! | |||
| Episode 1: Simon Holt - CEO of Top 100 Golf Courses | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:35:59 | |
Welcome to Top 100 Clubhouse! | |||
| Episode 37: Introducing The Editor Of Top100GolfCourses.com | 09 Jul 2024 | 01:02:48 | |
In this episode, James is joined by the newest member of the Top100 team, Jasper Miners (AKA Evalu18Golf), to discuss the world of golf course architecture, and what is coming next for Top100. Listen in, and let us know in the comments what you would like to see next from Top100 Golf Courses ⬇️. | |||
| Episode 36: Wilma Erskine OBE - Bringing The Open to Royal Portrush | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:53:47 | |
In this episode James Henderson is joined by Wilma Erskine OBE, BEM. Wilma was the manager at Royal Portrush Golf Club for 35 years, and played a key role in bringing the Open Championship back to Northern Ireland in 2019. Wilma shares some fascinating insights into golf club management, and explains how Royal Portrush has progressed from the dark days of the Troubles, into one of the highest ranked courses in the world. We hope you enjoy! | |||
| Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal County Down | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:43:34 | |
In the final episode from our NI Golf Road Trip, James chats to the legendary Kevan Whitson; The head professional at Royal County Down Golf Club. They talk Kevan's route to the game, the club's history and what makes the course so special. Check out the accompanying videos on our Youtube channel. Search 'Top 100 Golf Courses' on Youtube. | |||
| Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Portstewart Golf Club | 06 Jun 2024 | 01:04:35 | |
In the third episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit Portstewart Golf Club. James Henderson chats with General Manager, David MacLaren. | |||
| Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Castlerock Golf Club | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:38:15 | |
In the second episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit Castlerock Golf Club. James Henderson chats with Caddy Master Gordon Patterson, and Head Pro Robert Irvine. | |||
| The Irish Open 2024 - Top100 on Northern Irish radio station U105 | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:09:33 | |
The Top100 team are on site at Royal County Down for the Irish Open 2024. They caught up with U105's Frank Mitchell to chat about what makes UCD such an outstanding course. | |||
| Episode 43: The President's Cup Of Golf Course Architecture | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:40:33 | |
In this episode, James & Jasper take charge the US and international Teams respectively, and are charged with choosing a golf course from each player's home country/state. Who would win in a President's Cup Of Golf Courses? | |||
| Episode 44: Brian Schneider - Building Old Barnwell | 30 Sep 2024 | 01:23:52 | |
In this episode, golf course architect Brian Schneider joins James & Jasper to discuss the building and development of Old Barnwell. He also discusses his background in golf, and his work on recreating The Lido. | |||
| Episode 45: Evan Olauson - Maintaining Greywolf | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:29:22 | |
This week, Evan Olauson joins the podcast to discuss how he is able to maintain Greywolf Golf Course in the Rocky Mountains through the long Canadian winter. | |||
| Episode 46: Responding To Comments About Our California & New York Rankings | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:46:22 | |
In this episode, James & Jasper discuss the recent release of new Top 100 lists in California and New York. They go through some of the social media response to the lists, and outline some of the work that goes into creating them. | |||
| Episode 47: Adrian Pepper - The New Course At Sunningdale (Part One) | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:43:13 | |
In this first episode with Adrian Pepper, he gives an introduction into why he has decided to write a book on the history of the New Course, for it's centenary. | |||
| Episode 49: Foreward Golf - A New Way To Do Club Fitting | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:40:03 | |
In this episode, Jasper is joined by Chris Birch, who is the first person in the UK to adopt the Foreward Golf model of club fitting. They discuss what the method involves, and why it can be more effective than traditional, manufacturer led club fitting. | |||