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Episode 112: Teeth Of The Dog Renovation and Pete Dye's Legacy
21 Jun 2026
01:03:54
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James speaks with Gilles Gagnon, the long-time ambassador of Casa de Campo and one of the most recognisable figures in Caribbean golf.
Gilles reflects on his remarkable journey from a hockey-playing kid in Montreal to becoming an integral part of one of the world's great golf destinations. The conversation explores his decades-long friendship with Pete Dye, the creation and evolution of Teeth of the Dog, and the philosophy that made Dye one of the most influential architects in golf history.
The discussion also covers the recent renovation of Teeth of the Dog, the growth of Casa de Campo from a remote resort into a global golf destination, and some unforgettable stories involving presidents, celebrities, and golf's biggest personalities.
Play fast, lunch slow.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro 02:20 – Gilles Gagnon's Journey Into Golf 06:50 – The Early Days of Casa de Campo 10:15 – Working Alongside Pete Dye 14:30 – Pete Dye's Design Philosophy 23:20 – The Teeth of the Dog Renovation 30:00 – Celebrity Guests & Presidential Golf Stories 37:00 – How Pete Dye Changed His Own Courses 43:30 – What Makes Casa de Campo Special 49:00 – Life Inside the Resort Community 57:30 – More Pete Dye Stories & Memories 01:02:00 – Final Thoughts
🔗 Links & Resources
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Episode 111: Europe's Most UNIQUE Golf Courses - From Crownwood to Addington
07 Jun 2026
01:04:49
In this episode of the Top 100 Clubhouse Podcast, host James Henderson is joined once again by Jasper Miners, Editor of Top 100 Golf Courses, for a catch up on some of their recent trips, stories from excursions with Lockhart, and some of the most fascinating courses they've encountered across the UK and Europe.
The conversation begins with Crownwood Golf Club and the work of friend of the show, Christian Lundin, exploring what makes his work at Crownwood so visionary. James and Jasper discuss how a golf course architect's own playing ability can influence their design philosophy, before diving into Crownwood's exceptional conditioning and attention to detail.
The pair then turn their attention to some of England's most revered layouts, including Rye and Littlestone, discussing their rich histories, strategic challenges, and enduring appeal. Later, they explore the unique character of Addington before highlighting the innovation found at Northcliffe, Royal Copenhagen, and Falsterbo.
Play fast, lunch slow.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro 01:31 – Highlights of Crownwood Golf Course & Christian Lundin 08:30 – How a Golf Course Architect's Game Influences Design 12:22 – Crownwood's Conditioning Is Next Level 15:57 – Is Rye One of the Toughest Golf Courses in the UK? 23:32 – Highlights and History of Littlestone Golf Club 28:16 – The Uniqueness of Addington 37:35 – North Foreland Short Course 39:19 – Courses Played with Lockhart Travel 48:25 – Big Walks in Links Golf 51:37 – Switching Off at Royal Copenhagen 57:30 – Falsterbo & Closing Thoughts
Top 100 Golf Courses Website 🛜: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/
Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢: https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/
Lockhart Travel Club ✈️: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, host James Henderson is joined by Jasper Miners and Simon Barrington for a deep dive into the latest GB&I rankings and the factors shaping the future of golf course architecture across Great Britain & Ireland.
From the influence of unique UK landscapes on course design to the movers and shakers in the rankings, the team breaks down which clubs are rising, which are falling, and which courses narrowly missed out on the coveted Top 100. They also take a closer look at the bottom 10, discuss the vital role of course management and conditioning, and explore what clubs should be doing more of to improve both their ranking potential and the golfer experience.
Play fast, lunch slow.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro 01:00 – GB&I Rankings 07:25 – How Unique UK Landscapes Impacts Golf Architecture 12:10 – GB&I: Fallers and Risers 24:43 – Near Misses: Courses Just Outside the Top 100 26:47 – Bottom 10 Golf Courses 36:13 – The Importance of Golf Course Management 48:23 – How Could The Top 100 Golf Courses Change? 54:00 – What Should Clubs Be Doing More Of?
Links
Top 100 Golf Courses Website 🛜 https://www.top100golfcourses.com/
Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢 https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/
Lockhart Travel Club ✈️ https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, the guys explore whether England now offers better value golf than Scotland, and there’s also a closer look at how lesser-known, more affordable courses are climbing the rankings; raising questions about what truly defines a “top” course.
00:00 Introduction 01:48 Upcoming England Rankings and Their Importance 04:03 Value of Golf in England vs. Scotland 06:54 Best Value Golf Courses in England 09:35 Challenges in Ranking English Golf Courses 20:52 Golf IQ on Display at The Masters 22:53 The Augusta Effect on Golf Course Architecture 30:00 What Makes English Golf Courses Different? 34:46 Increasing Awareness of Golf Course Architecture 44:27 Augusta Going Firm and Fast 49:55 New Entries in the Top 100 England Golf Course Rankings 59:59 Honourable Mentions & Clyde Johnson 1:05:03 Technical Mentions on Rankings & Fake Panellists
Episode 108: Golf's GREATEST Logos with Fescue and Dunes
02 Apr 2026
00:51:35
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, host James Henderson sits down with Tim Neill and Joe Petrucci, the founders of Fescue and Dunes, to explore the fascinating intersection of golf course architecture, branding, and visual identity.
From their early beginnings to working with some of the game’s most recognisable clubs, Tim and Joe break down how logos shape perception, drive engagement, and elevate a club’s presence both on and off the course. The conversation dives into the cultural differences between UK and US golf markets, the rise of alternative logos, and what truly makes a golf club identity resonate.
Along the way, the group also shares personal favourites, discusses the enduring appeal of Royal Birkdale, and reflects on what defines a truly great golf trip.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction 01:15 – The origin story of Fescue and Dunes 03:23 – How logos influence club visibility and perception 09:37 – Early challenges, navigating regulations, and dream collaborations 15:40 – Are golfers buying logos from clubs they’ve never played? 20:00 – Key differences between UK and US golf markets 32:00 – Alternative logos, marketing strategies, and member identity 39:29 – Favourite golf club logos 41:59 – Why Royal Birkdale stands out 44:00 – What makes a great golf trip & favourite courses
🔗 Useful Links
Top 100 Golf Courses Website 🛜 https://www.top100golfcourses.com/
Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢 https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/
Lockhart Travel Club ✈️ https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper dive deep into the Scotland Rankings and the architectural principles that inspire good golf. They look at everything from the subtleties of ground movement and bunkering to the philosophy behind the “bucket system,” and how it relates to the ranking process in 2026.
There's also a somewhat heated discussion about what modern golf architecture might be missing today...
Play fast, lunch slow.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Southport and Ainsdale Appreciation 02:38 – Top 100 Golf Courses Scottish Rankings Explained 11:33 – The Role of Ground Movement 13:41 – Top 100 Principles & Fundamentals 19:09 – The Bucket System Explained 21:19 – Turnover in the Rankings 22:36 – Which Scottish Golf Course Surprised Jasper The Most 25:58 – Jasper’s Rough Time at Trump New 30:59 – Scotland’s Best Architect Debate 35:00 – What’s Missing From Modern Architecture?
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper sit down at Porthcawl to discuss changes to the Irish Rankings.
Jasper's three month stint in Ireland has culminated in new appreciation for old favourites such as County Louth, and given everyone at Top 100 a glimpse into the evolution of some outstanding Irish courses.
This episode questions if bad weather can inadvertently impact perception of a course, whether subtle courses get overlooked in the age of social media, and touches on upcoming Top 100 Golf Courses events in Ireland.
Top 100 Golf Courses Website 🛜: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/
Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢: https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/
Lockhart Travel Club ✈️: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/
00:30 - Intro 01:29 - Porthcawl Atmosphere 03:42 - Top 100 Golf Courses Irish Rankings 09:17 - American Perspectives on Parkland Golf 12:50 - Courses Rising in the Rankings 16:03 - Is Weather Impacting Course Rankings? 18:51 - Underrated Irish Courses 21:34 - Do Subtle Courses Get Overlooked? 25:30 - Upcoming Ireland Events
#golfpodcast #top100golfcourses #golfireland
Episode 105: Golf Course Architecture from an Amateur Player's Perspective with Luke Hodgetts
08 Mar 2026
00:44:03
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper sit down with amateur golfer and golf videographer Luke Hodgetts to explore the game through the lens of a competitive amateur player.
From storytelling in golf videography to filming at Royal Melbourne, Luke shares how his perspective has evolved, and how his playing style informs how much he enjoys the architecture of a course. Jasper also provides us with deep bunker insight, and briefly explores why different players might prefer strategic vs. penal designs.
Top 100 Golf Courses Website 🛜: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/
Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢:
https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/
Lockhart Travel Club ✈️: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/
00:00 – Intro 01:00 – How Luke Hodgetts Got Started in Golf 04:51 – Luke’s Amateur Golf History 10:30 – Rory McIlroy & Royal Melbourne 12:45 – Filming at Kingston Heath 14:58 – YouTube Plans, Business Model & Rankings 18:50 – Capturing the Essence of Courses 25:39 – The History and Thinking Behind Naturalised Bunkers 30:30 – Luke’s Personal Favourite Golf Courses 36:30 – Why is Conditioning Often Overlooked? 39:59 – Closing Thoughts
Episode 104: Lessons From Playing 1000+ Courses with David Davis
01 Mar 2026
00:54:51
On this episode of the Top 100 Clubhouse podcast, host James Henderson sits down with David Davis, CEO of Lockhart Travel, for a deep dive into what it really means to chase the world’s greatest golf courses.
David shares stories from his golfing pilgrimages, reflecting on the mindset, logistics, and relationships required to play the Top 100 courses, and how being a relentless networker has opened doors that most golfers assume are permanently closed.
They explore the practical challenges many golfers face when trying to experience bucket-list venues, including what to do if you don’t have direct access to private clubs. David offers candid insight into how rankings influence demand, how lists evolve over time, and why changes to Top 100 tables often spark more debate than celebration.
Having played more than 1,000 courses worldwide, David reveals the most surprising golf club he’s encountered, his picks for the best sets of par 3s, par 4s and par 5s, and the finest fairways he’s walked. It’s an episode that blends travel, architecture, rankings culture and pure golfing passion — essential listening for anyone serious about the world’s greatest courses.
Episode 103: How Saudi Arabia is Redefining Modern Golf Course Design with Christian Lundin
01 Feb 2026
00:51:09
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James Henderson is joined by renowned golf course architect Christian Lundin for a wide-ranging conversation on modern golf course design, global development trends, and the subtle architectural decisions that separate good courses from great ones.
From the philosophy behind Crownwood to designing golf in emerging regions like Saudi Arabia and Asia, Christian shares first-hand insight into how culture, geography, media influence, and developers shape courses.
Christian also talks Trump Aberdeen, and how his relationship with Eric Trump has inspired bold architecture, usurping minimalistic approaches that have defined the past generation.
Episode 102: How To Understand Golf Course Architecture with Matt Ginella
18 Jan 2026
01:12:33
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James Henderson sits down with Matt Ginella, founder of Fire Pit Productions, previously the Senior Travel Editor and Director of Photography for Golf Digest.
Matt explains how the personalities of course architects are embedded in their designs, how he learned to appreciate golf course architecture, and why he believes golf travel is one of the most romantic ways to understand the sport.
Along the way, Matt shares his favourite courses, his most memorable golf trips, and how his coverage of Tiger Woods' professional debut at the Greater Milwaukee Open launched his career with Sports Illustrated; cementing him as one of golf's premier storytellers.
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are back at Hadley Wood again to give Top 100 Clubhouse listeners a behind the scenes look at Top 100 Golf Courses, reflect on 2025, and talk about what's coming up for 2026.
Back by popular demand, the map has returned! Catered specifically to the needs of the travelling golfer, you can now find the best courses nearby during that long business trip or week away.
Plus, there's a behind the scenes look at how Top 100 operates, changes to leaderboards, and James' disastrous time with footwear.
The Top 100 Golf Courses team wants to thank all who listened, commented and got involved throughout 2025. Our New Years' Resolution? Same as always:
Play fast. Lunch slow.
Top 100 Golf Courses Website 🛜: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/
Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢: https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/
Lockhart Travel Club ✈️: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:03 - Changes to the Top 100 Golf Courses Website 05:40 - How AI Will Impact Top 100 Golf Courses 09:36 - Return of Leaderboards 13:05 - The Map is Back! 15:11 - Changes to the Review System 19:07 - Behind the Scenes of Top 100 Golf Courses 26:28 - Best Golf Shoes For Links Golf? 30:20 - Social Media and Upcoming Content in 2026 35:50 - Closing Thoughts
#top100golfcourses #golf #golfpodcast
Episode 100: Top 100 Golf Courses Rankings Update
21 Dec 2025
00:43:09
In this episode of the Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper sit down to discuss updates and changes to the rankings, including a release of the New Zealand and Australia rankings in the coming weeks, thanks to an increased pool of contributors who have a lot of depth of play in the Oceania region.
The pair also discuss what's coming up for Top 100 Golf Courses for 2026, and talk about how the new ranking system is a natural evolution, designed to help travelling golfers best navigate countries they're visiting. Later, they touch on the controversial decision to start grouping courses based on county lines, and how that will impact how courses are compared against each other.
0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Hadley Wood Appreciation 02:44 - Rankings Update 07:02 - Separating the Course from the Experience 12:38 - The Benefits of Well Traveled Panelists 17:41 - We Aren't Down on Parkland Golf! 22:37 - County Lines Rankings 28:53 - Spanish Panel Shout Out 32:57 - Irish Courses & Hidden Gems 37:13 - Plans for Top 100 Golf Courses USA 38:24 - Closing Thoughts
Episode 99: Will Artificial Turf Change Golf? In Conversation with Paul Jansen
15 Dec 2025
01:12:07
In this episode of the Top 100 Clubhouse Podcast, Paul Jansen, a golf course architect and founding member of Himalayas Golf, shares his journey and insights into the world of golf course design. He and James discuss the evolution of golf spaces, the role of artificial turf, and the importance of creating unique and engaging environments for golfers.
Paul reflects on his experiences in various countries, the challenges faced in golf course construction, and the significance of a sense of place in design. He also shares his favourite golf courses and the stories behind them, emphasising the need for innovation and adaptation in the sport.
Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢: https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/
Lockhart Travel Club ✈️: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Paul Jansen and Himalayas Golf 02:57 The Shift to Smaller Golf Spaces 05:41 The Role of Artificial Turf in Golf 08:56 Common Misconceptions About Artificial Turf 11:43 The Evolution of Golf Practice Spaces 14:32 The Intersection of Technology and Golf 17:30 The Future of Golf and Entertainment 20:32 Paul's Journey into Golf Course Architecture 23:22 The Influence of South Africa on Paul’s Career 26:27 Challenges in Golf Course Design 29:21 Unique Experiences in Golf Course Construction 32:30 The Importance of Sense of Place in Golf 35:30 Paul's Favourite Golf Courses 41:12 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Episode 98: The Lockhart Travel Club with David Davis
07 Dec 2025
01:09:06
In this week's podcast, James welcomes David Davis (CEO Of Top 100 Golf Courses) to the podcast, to talk about The Lockhart Travel Club, and what's coming up for 2026. The Lockhart Travel Club is a sister company of Top 100, and provides members with the opportunity to play world class golf all around the world, and meet like minded golfers.
They discuss the challenges and joys of organising golf trips, the camaraderie among members, and the exciting future of Lockhart, including upcoming trips and events around the world. David shares memorable stories from past trips, highlighting the beauty of hidden gem golf courses such as Waverley, and the importance of enjoying the journey with like-minded enthusiasts.
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Episode 97: Is Royal Melbourne The World's Best?!
02 Dec 2025
01:02:23
In this week's episode, James & Jasper catch-up on various goings on from around the golfing world. In particular, they discuss the upcoming Australian Open, and whether the composite at Royal Melbourne is the best golf course in the world.
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Episode 96: David McLay Kidd Returns & Discusses Streamsong Project
24 Nov 2025
01:14:40
In this week's episode, renowned golf course architect David McLay Kidd, chats with James about his new project at the Streamsong resort in Florida.
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FROM THE VAULT - Episode 1: Saudi Arabian Involvement In Golf W/ Josh Ralston
10 Nov 2025
00:51:42
In this week's episode, we revisit one of our early podcasts with Josh Ralston (A lecturer in Christian-Muslim relations at Edinburgh University) to discuss Saudi Arabia's involvement in the game of golf. What is their goal, and what does it mean for the game?
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Episode 95: How Can The USA Win The 2027 Ryder Cup?
03 Nov 2025
01:02:47
In this episode, James is joined by Matt Ward (Long-Time Golf Journalist) to reflect on the fallout from the recent Ryder Cup in New York. They chat about what needs to change in the US setup going into 2027.
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Episode 94: A Golfer's Guide To Utah
27 Oct 2025
00:45:25
This week James sits down with Cody Cunningham (a colleague at Top 100 Golf Course) to discuss the golf scene in his home state of Utah. They chat through the variety on offer, from Mountain Golf in the North, to Desert Golf in the South.
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Episode 93: Building Broomsedge
20 Oct 2025
01:08:22
In this episode, James is joined by Mike Koprowski to discuss his personal journey in building Broomsedge in South Carolina. They talk about his initial idea, and then get into the detail of the routing and course identity.
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Episode 92: Golf On The Isle Of Man
12 Oct 2025
00:41:19
In this week's episode, James & Jasper catch-up and chat through some of their recent golf exploits. In particular, they discuss Jasper's visit to Castletown on the Isle Of Man, and the recent Top 100 Panelist events in England.
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Episode 91: Rick Holanda - Building & Maintaining Brazil's Best Golf Course
05 Oct 2025
01:00:21
In this Episode, James & Jasper are on the ground at Santapazienza, with agronomist and course manager Rick Holanda. They discuss building and maintaining a golf course in rainforest conditions, and what makes Santapazienza so special.
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Episode 90: Designing Dumbarnie
28 Sep 2025
01:13:08
In this week's episode, James heads to Dumbarnie Links to meet Clive Clarke (Course Architect) and David Scott (General Manager). They discuss the course's design and build, and what the future might hold for the site.
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Episode 89: What's It Like To Play In The Ryder Cup - With Oliver Wilson
22 Sep 2025
00:52:14
In this episode, former Ryder Cup player Oliver Wilson joins Jasper to discuss his career, and his appearance at the 2008 Ryder Cup, and how it's vastly different from any other golf event.
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In this episode, James & Jasper catchup about some of their recent golf and travel, and discuss some news and notes from around the golf course architecture world. Lastly, Jasper updates us on the upcoming Top 100 Panelist events in England, and how you can get involved.
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Episode 87: Becoming The World's Best Golf Photographer
07 Sep 2025
00:58:27
In this episode, Patrick Koenig joins the pod to discuss his journey to golf course photography, his strategies to capture beautiful shots and his favourite courses from his travels.
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Episode 86: Making Bets With Tiger Woods - Gordon Sherry's Life In Golf
01 Sep 2025
01:21:03
In this episode James is joined by legendary Scottish golfer, Gordon Sherry, who tells stories from his life in golf, including one memorable experience with Tiger Woods.
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Episode 85: World Top 100 Golf Courses On A Budget
18 Aug 2025
00:54:44
In this week's episode, James & Jasper discuss our new Value For Money Ranking, which identifies the best Top 100 Golf Courses to play if you're on a budget.
Our Full Best Value World Top 100 Guide: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/news/best-value-world-top-100-golf-courses-guide
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Episode 84: Chatting Golf With Ian Woosnam (Part Two)
11 Aug 2025
00:25:52
In part two of our chat with Ian Woosnam, we dive into his involvement with the stunning Apes Hill resort in Barbados, and ask him some of your questions from social media.
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Episode 83: Chatting Golf With Ian Woosnam (Part One)
03 Aug 2025
00:39:06
In a two-part podcast, James & Jasper are joined this week by Woosie (AKA Ian Woosnam) to discuss his career in professional golf, his thoughts on the current state of the game in Wales and globally, and his journey towards golf course architecture.
Tune in next week for Part 2 of this chat, where Woosie talks about his love of Barbados, his involvement with the spectacular Apes Hill Barbados and more.
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Episode 82: Reflection On The Open, and Discussing The Top 100 Panel
21 Jul 2025
00:26:38
This week on the podcast, James & Jasper reflect on The Open Championship, and then discuss some of the controversy surrounding the Top 100 Panel. Jasper talks through why some panellists are not publicly named, and how Top 100 work to prevent bias.
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Episode 81: Royal Portrush Deep Dive
14 Jul 2025
00:47:21
This week, James & Jasper conduct a deep dive into Royal Portrush, the host of this week's Open Championship. They discuss the routing, their favourite holes, and what we should expect from the professionals later this week.
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Episode 80: Designing A Course For The Ryder Cup
06 Jul 2025
01:13:32
This week, Dave Sampson joins James to discuss his life in golf course design. He worked on the redesign at Marco Simone prior to the 2023 Ryder Cup, and discusses the unique challenge of crafting a venue for an event like this.
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Episode 79: Our New Canadian Rankings
29 Jun 2025
00:49:01
In this episode, Andrew Harvey from Golf Club Atlas joins Jasper to discuss the best golf courses in Canada. Which courses top the list, and does the best here match some of the best of Europe/The US?
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Episode 78: Christian Lundin Talks Through His Latest Design Projects
23 Jun 2025
01:18:04
Christian Lundin joins the podcast, to talk about The Crownwood Club in Sweden, his collaboration with Henrik Stenson and his work on the MacLeod course in Aberdeen.
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Episode 77: Discussing Scotland's New Build Golf Courses
09 Jun 2025
01:14:49
In this episode James & Jasper discuss all of Scotland's new build golf-courses (1990s Onwards) and their respective merits/faults. They also discuss courses that are set to open soon, and what is getting them excited for the future of Scottish golf.
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Episode 76: Previewing The US Open At Oakmont
02 Jun 2025
00:44:09
This week James & Jasper talk through the history of the US Open, and why Oakmont is one of the most difficult tests of them all. They also discuss the kind of players that could prevail at this year's tournament.
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Episode 75: Reviewing Our Recent Trip To Streamsong
27 May 2025
01:16:47
In this week's podcast, James & Jasper discuss their recent trip to the Streamsong Resort in Florida. They review the courses, comment on their favourite holes, and talk-through the overall experience and hospitality.
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Episode 74: Discussing Our New World Top 100 Rankings
19 May 2025
01:08:15
In this episode James & Jasper are joined by the CEO of Top 100 Golf Courses (David Davis) to discuss our latest world rankings release. They chat through the trends, and how the list has been painstakingly put together by an expert panel.
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Episode 73: The Identity Of The PGA Championship
12 May 2025
00:45:33
In this week's podcast, James & Jasper discuss this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. They talk through the event's match-play origins, and how it could be developed to have a more unique identity compared to the other three majors.
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Episode 72: Our New Great Britain & Ireland Rankings
06 May 2025
00:22:19
In this week's podcast, we wrap up our run of UK/Ireland rankings releases by discussing the full GB&I list which is out now.
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Episode 71: Discussing Our New Top 100 List For England
27 Apr 2025
00:25:02
In this episode, James & Jasper discuss our new England Top 100 Rankings which drop this week. They chat through some notable risers and fallers, along with some explanations. Keep your eyes peeled for the full list on our social channels, and our website 👀.
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Episode 70: Cameron McCormick On Coaching Jordan Spieth
20 Apr 2025
01:01:39
In this episode James is joined by renowned coach, Cameron McCormick, to discuss his journey to golf instruction and his experiences with Jordan Spieth.
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Episode 69: Discussing Our Scottish Rankings
13 Apr 2025
00:23:22
In this week's episode, James & Jasper discuss our new rankings list in Scotland, which drops this week. Keep your eye on our social media feeds, and on our website to see the new release as soon as it comes out.
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Episode 67: Whats it like to play Augusta National Golf Club? (Part 1)
06 Apr 2025
00:39:29
In this episode, we are discussing what it's like to walk the hallowed holes of Augusta National. James is joined by Connor Lewis to discuss his experience of playing at the world's most famous golf course.
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Episode 66: An Overview Of The Golf Betting Industry
31 Mar 2025
00:37:37
In this episode, Jasper is joined by Mike Verity, who has worked in the golf betting market for many years. He talks through how golf's data revolution has changed the market, and also briefly touches on his home course at Hayling.
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Episode 65: Discussing Our Welsh Rankings
24 Mar 2025
00:17:12
This week we preview another rankings release, this time in Wales. James & Jasper discuss some of the ways in which Welsh golf is undervalued, and why it provides a good option for anyone looking for a more affordable golf trip this summer.
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Episode 64: Discussing Our Irish Rankings
18 Mar 2025
00:26:33
This week, to coincide with St Patricks Day, we're discussing our new Irish Golf Course Rankings release, which is comprised of three lists: Republic Of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Island Of Ireland.
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Episode 63: The Secrets Of Caddying At A High End Golf Club
10 Mar 2025
00:50:08
In this episode Jasper is joined by Morgan Mahalak, who has years of experience caddying at exclusive golf clubs. He talks us through the dos and don'ts of playing golf with a caddy, and tells us some stories from his years on the bag.
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