The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

Sam and Tom sit down with Nigel Notley (archivist) & Michael Morrison (club historian) from Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club - affectionately refered to as 'the sacred nine' or simply 'Mildenhall' to discuss the history of one of the most unique clubs in the British Isles. As a course, it's simple, elegant and a monument to penal design at the hands of Tom Hood and Tom Dunn. As a club, it's synonymous with The Pink Jug, a concoction of just about everything in the spirit cabinet which comes together in a potent cocktail and now serves as the club's emblem.  We'll also be releasing a film from Royal Worlington on Tuesday evening (24th june) so please head over to YouTube for more. Link to find us there can be found here. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam sits down with Iain Forrester to talk about his lifelong fascination with the history of the game, and in particular hickory golf. Iain is the 5th generation of a golfing family, who having learnt the game and becoming a professional in the UK, moved to The Netherlands at Hoenshuis Golf & Country Club where he is the resident professional. Iain has a staggering collection of golf books and hickory clubs, a frequent contributor to British golf collectors society journal 'Through The Green', and the official archivist the PGA of Holland. He is also a masterful hickory player, and one of the biggest distributors and club fitters in Europe and UK. He can be contacted on X on @ForresterInfo or his website here. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

With the US Open returning to Oakmont this week, only the players with the strongest mindset will have a chance come Sunday afternoon.This excerpt from episode 291 gives an insight into why he became one of the hottest players in Major golf post 2006.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam and Tom sit down to discuss the upcoming venue of the US Open. Oakmont has a fascinating history that is intertwined with the history of American golf. From Fownes to Hanse, the course has changed dramatically over storied history. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

A new short series of podcasts we'll be running to commemorate the 2000/01 Tiger Slam where Tiger Woods claimed all four major trophies in a 12 month stretch. In part one we kick off with Pebble Beach. Starting the year off as the defending US PGA Champion, Vijay Singh would clinch the first major of the year, but Tiger was playing by far and away the best golf on tour. As such, it's no surprise he teed off at pebble on the Thursday as the bookies 3-1 favourite. In what would become dubbed 'Perfect at Pebble', Woods' win in 2000 broke all the record books, and yet the Tigerslam was almost over before it even began on the 18th tee in the second round....If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Some exciting news from us this week as we extend our ‘stable' of podcast from 1 to 2! We're thrilled to be bringing the Golf Badgers podcast into Cookie Jar!For those that don't know, Golf Badgers is a popular industry and greenkeeping podcast which has been going for over a year now. The show is hosted by James Bledge (Links Manager at Royal Liverpool) and Sam Cooper (Course Architect at McDonnell & Cooper) who bring an unrivalled passion for their industries on all matters around turf health, agronomy and how it allows the golf course architecture to really shine. James & Sam are back with a bang with their latest show which can be found here, and they will be releasing fortnightly episodes comprising of a mix of interviews with course managers and industry leaders, topical episodes, as well as interactive Q&A segments focussing on the seasonal challenges for people in the greenkeeping industry. We think it's a great fit for not only people who work in the industry, but fellow badgers with an interest in agronomy and the daily trials and tribulations of the greenkeeping world. Be sure to go and subscribe and follow them on their journey and you can follow them on Instagram or LinkedIn too!If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam & Tom sit down with Anthony Wolfe, the club archivist of Royal Wimbledon Golf Club, to talk about its history in the game which dates back to 1865. It has had three separate golf courses and its now full time home on the other side of camp cottage from Wimbledon Common, is the product of Harry Colt which has recently undergone huge work by Mackenzie & Ebert in recent years.  Some of the game's greatest names have travelled through Royal Wimbledon, and we sit down with Anthony to talk about it all. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam sits down with Scott Redman and John Morgan at The Bristol Golf Club who have in recent years acquired the Joe Powell Persimmon company. Scott is an equipment nerd and creative wizz who has spent decades around the game and John Morgan is a broadcaster for SkySports and played professionally on The PGA Tour. When the opportunity came up to acquire Joe Powell, they just couldn't say no, and their story, much like the company itself is a fascinating one. Huge thanks to The Bristol for having us last week, and looking after us so well!If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam and Tom are joined by Half Par to dive into the newly released GB&I Top 100 from Top100GolfCourses.com — plus the other big three UK rankings from Golf World, Golf Monthly, and National Club Golfer.We get into the work that goes into these lists, what makes each one unique, the biggest movers (both deserved and controversial), the new entries, and whether rankings really matter at all.We also chat about our updated Rank of Ranks, where we've combined all four lists to create the ultimate guide — fully filterable, so you can slice and dice it however you like.If you fancy killing some time on the Rank of Ranks, you can find it here.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

In part two of this podcast with Gary Wolstenholme, we talk about his amateur success since winning The 1991 Amateur, his Walker Cup stories, life on the road and more...Once again a huge thank you for allowing us to do this at Ganton, a place of huge significance in Gary's career and the perfect setting for our chat. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam & Tom sat down with Gary Wolstenholme at Ganton to talk through his stellar career in amateur golf. In Part 1, we talk through his early life in golf, being the son of a professional golfer, his journey from a 23 handicapper to winning the Amateur at Ganton Golf Club. The episode finishes with Gary talking through his first run out at Augusta National in the Masters playing alongside the great Arnold Palmer.Part 2 coming FridayIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

In part II from our conversation with commentator and broadcaster Tom Abbott, we talk about the art of being a great broadcaster, as well as the women's game, some career highlights and his plans ahead for the rest of 2025!A huge thanks to Tom Abbott, as well as Denham for looking after us back in March, & providing far too many calories for a set of middle aged men trying to keep their waistline in check! The course is really in sensational shape and the work by the club and Clyde Johnson has breathed new life into this wonderful London club. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam and Tom sit down with commentator and broadcaster Tom Abbott. After a stint in college in America, Tom took up broadcasting with Golf Channel and the rest is history. We talk through golf in Surrey, the move to America and the art of broadcasting, along with who the goats of the commentary box are. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Bruce & Tom sit down with movement expert and performance consultant Mark Bull at the stunning Cumberwell Park. From junior golf memories in Somerset to biomechanics labs and Ryder Cup insight, Mark takes us on a journey through his holistic philosophy on coaching, movement, and human performance.We explore why technique isn't everything, how beliefs shape behaviour, and why the best swing thoughts might be no thoughts at all. There's chat about caffeine, chaos theory, kinematic sequences, and even the art of drawing leaves with his daughter. Plus, reflections on Luke Donald, Johnny Wilkinson, and why comfort is the killer of progress.This is more than a golf podcast — it's a masterclass in how we move, learn, and evolve.Highlights include:Why “getting worse before getting better” might be a mythThe problem with predigested learning and “coach insurance”What the feet can tell us about the eyes (yes, really)How to remove rather than add swing thoughtsMark's 4-player Lisbon case study on movement causes“The only thing you truly own is the way you choose to see something”Grab a coffee (but maybe not three flat whites), settle in, and prepare to see golf – and learning – through a completely new lens.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Tom, Bruce and Sam unpack the emotional highs and lows of yesterday's Masters, diving into Rory McIlroy's performance and the ever-present Tiger Woods comparisons. They explore the crowd's polarised support for Rory and Bryson, dissect key moments from the final round, and assess Rory's pursuit of the career Grand Slam—plus Sam lets loose on Nick Faldo.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

To celebrate the Masters, here is a short excerpt from episode 124 with Peter Dawson. Peter talks through his first hand view of watching the famous chip in from Tiger Woods on 16 at Augusta National.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Bruce, Sam & Tom get together to talk through the pre-tournament coverage of the Masters. They discuss current story lines and the takes that seem to be far too worn in the build up to the tournament. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Final call for those yet to complete the Tip Jar - our online survey which can be found here. Huge thanks to Nick Owen - Hon. Sec for The Halford Hewitt - for giving us his time for this special interview on 'the greatest of all truly amateur tournaments' as Nick Tremayne once said. Next week 64 independent schools will once again field their teams of 10 down at Royal Cinque Ports for this gruelling foursomes matchplay knockout event, with the hope of being immortalised on the boards of Deal.Nick does a wonderful job in this episode in sharing the history and unique character of the event, as well as some highlights from over 40 years of attending the week. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Link to complete 'The Tip Jar' - our survey can be found here. In this episode, Sam speaks to the founder and CEO of Cabot - Ben Cowan Dewar - about his early experiences with the game of golf and how he came to be one of the youngest developers in the business when we began work at Cabot Cape Breton at the age of 25. Since then, Cabot has become a powerhouse in the world of resort golf, with the portfolio of Cabot properties growing to Europe in Bordeaux, Scotland with Cabot Highlands which will see the addiiton of the new Tom Doak course (Old Petty) this summer, St Lucia with the latest Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw designed course and Citrus Farms in Florida. It's a brilliant example of an entrepreneurial mindset and sheer resilience to keep putting one foot infront of the other despite the obstacles that lay ahead. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Link to our newly announced survey, the 'Tip Jar' can be found here. We would be really appreciative if you can find ten minutes to fill this out, and will be extremely helpful for us in our quest to create better content for you in the future. ***Sutton Coldfield was founded in 1889, with golf played on the royal park of Sutton for years before. From a 9-hole course developed by our favourite roofer - David Brown - to an 18 hole MacKenzie layout, it's wonderful example of sustainable year round golf. Huge thanks to Pat and Pat for looking after us and having us at the club a couple of weeks ago. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Podding from Pizza Express in Beaconsfield Service Station, Sam sits down with Peter Handcock (aka @half_par_kid) to recap on the action at Sunnnigdale for the 91st instalment of the Sunningdale Foursomes. Huge congratulations to the victors in David Corben & Harry Crockett who prevailed after seven gruelling rounds of matchplay golf, narrowly beating the Walton Heath pairing of Oscar Lent & Monty Holcombe. For more on the Sunningdale Foursomes please head to our blog page where James Burn wrote a wonderful piece on the event. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Looking back at one of our favourite episodes, Golf History Fails with Simon Haines (181), and the hilarious discussion on how clubs often celebrate their architects or golfing greats with portraits of entirely different people—proof that once a mistake makes it online, it can quickly become ‘fact.'For a brilliant feed of historic course imagery, make sure you follow Simon on X: @Hainesy76.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam and Tom catch up in the office to talk about the history of The Players Championship. First played in 1974 during Dean Beman's first year as the PGA Tour's second commissioner at Atlanta Country Club, it's a fascinating story of how his vision for a flagship event for the tour became a reality, including the unveiling of the Stadium Course and refinements that would make it become what it is today. Be sure to check out our YouTube film from TPC Sawgrass, airing at 7 PM on Tuesday, 11th March. A link to the channel can be found here. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Part 2 of Bruce's chat with swing guru - Scott Cowx - taking a closer look at his philosophy on the swing and how it applies to the club player. For more on Scott, head to his website here or his social media. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Bruce catches up with renowned swing coach - Scott Cowx - to dig into his philosophy on the swing, coaching, the evolution of the swing and how he works with players around the world. Not only that, but he has also been helping troubled souls like Bruce for several years now... For more on Scott, head to his website here or his social media. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam is joined by Mike Nuzzo - Course Architect, beer savant and aerospace engineer in a previous life - to talk about all things Cabot Citrus Farms.  Mike was responsible for the Squeeze & the Wedge at the new cabot development, a 10 hole half par course ands the short illuminated par 3 course. Some of the most fun you can pack into 100 acres! We also talk about the history of World Woods, and the work on The Roost which Mike was responsible for. Mike's social can be found hereIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

From the mini-tours to the PGA Tour and FedEx Cup Playoffs, Gary Christian's journey is one of perseverance, grit, and determination.Growing up near Croydon, England, Gary pursued his dream through the American college system before embarking on the grueling mini-tour circuit across North America. After years of coming agonisingly close to securing a spot on the Korn Ferry Tour, he adopted a fresh approach—focusing on mental toughness and incorporating tools like visualisation. This shift in mindset ultimately helped him achieve his breakthrough, making history as the oldest rookie to earn a PGA Tour card.Gary's insightful book, Beat The Course, Not Yourself, is available for purchase by the link here. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam and Tom sit down with Padraig Harrington. Three time major champion, winner of the Claret Jug in 2007 & 2008, the first successful defence of The Open Championship by a European since James Braid over 100 years ago, as well as the USPGA in 2008.Padraig was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024, and his career arc, and ability to compete at the highest level of the game has endured for roughly 30 years is simply extraordinary. You can connect with Padraig with his channels below:Website - https://padraigharrington.com/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@PadraigHarringtonOfficialMarque - https://www.themarque.com/profile/padraig-harrington#:~:text=Padraig%20Harrington%20is%20an%20inspirational,and%20the%202008%20PGA%20Championship.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Founded in 1787, Glasgow is among the oldest clubs in the world, and - uniquely - is the custodian of two courses 35 miles apart; Killermont in the city centre is its most recent site where the members play much of their golf, as well as the club's own links course on the west coast of Scotland, Glasgow Gailes. Sam is joined by one of the most revered historians of the game and winner of the Murdoch Medal - Nevin McGhee to talk about the last 237 years of history of Glasgow Golf Club - and his book 'Anent the Golf'. Copies of the beautiful club history book 'Anent the Golf' can be ordered directly from Glasgow by emailing secretary@glasgowgolfclub.comFor more on Glasgow Golf Club please head to their website or social media. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam, Tom and Ryan continue to outstay their welcome on the terrace at Winter Park as they wrap up their adventures from America. In part II, we cover some of Florida's private scene after the arctic blast left snow in South Carolina, so we headed to warmer climbs in West Palm Beach to visit Bear Lakes and Pine Tree, as well as our time at TPC Sawgrass and Winter Park. This episode contains a full hit of more contemporary architecture, from Nicklaus designs at Bear lakes, Dick Wilson at Pine Tree, Pete Dye at Sawgrass and the renovation by Keith Rhebb and Riley Johns at Winter Park. Stay tuned for some film content from Sawgrass and Winter Park in the coming weeks! Special thanks to FootJoy, we finished up on well over 150 holes on this trip and the Premiere's never felt like a grind!If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam, Tom & Ryan (who our regular listeners will recall from our epic 2-pt Addington Course Diaries podcast last year) run the cook down before their flight home by recanting their travels through Florida. What started as a simple trip to the PGA show in Orlando snowballed into 10 days of golf…In this episode we cover:Streamsong: Black & BlueMaple Leaf Golf & Country ClubHigh GroveThe mighty Orlando Convention CentreCabot Citrus Farms (Roost & Karoo)If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

In part 2, we talk about the Robert Rock Junior Academy, as well his work in coaching some of the game's elite players and how Robert would build his career if he had his time again. A huge thanks to Robert for his time in recording this one with, as well as Little Aston for allowing us to record it at the club.   To keep up to speed with Rocky, his social media can be found here as well as the Robert Rock Junior Academy here. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

To commemorate Inauguration Day, here is a short excerpt from episode 252 on Golfing Politicians. The episode focused on golfers in UK politics over the years, but this extract highlights US presidents known for enjoying trips to the course during their term.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

In this episode, Sam & Tom sit down at Little Aston Golf Club on the outskirts of Birmingham with Robert Rock.  A guest who needs no introduction, Robert is a a player who has not only enjoyed a career with exceptional longevity, turning professional in 2004 right through to retirement in 2022 and yet still qualifying in 2024 for the US Open at Pinehurst, he is also regarded as having one of the best swings in the game. In part one we unpack how he learnt the game, his outlook on the swing and some of the highlights from his playing days. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

A matchplay marathon marks the start of the golfing year for the Oxford & Cambridge Golfing Society. One of the most historic amateur knockout tournaments around, The President's Putter has been played for since 1920 at Rye Golf Club, in East Sussex. For more on Rye, please head to our film here.Previous winners of this event include Ernest Holderness, Bernard Darwin, Roger Wethered, Ted Dexter, Leonard Crawley, Gerald Micklem, Cyril Tolley, Donald Steel... and of course, our very own Bruce Fitzpatrick, who won it in 2020 on his first-ever attempt. We sit down to discuss the history of the event, why Rye is such a brilliant venue for matchplay golf, and give Bruce a good grilling on what it's like during the week! For those wanting to follow live scoring throughout the action this week or follow Bruce's progress, please head to the link here and keep hitting the refresh button!If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam, Tom & Bruce get together to round out 2024 and look ahead to the new year. As well as talking about some of our favourite parts of the year we look ahead to plans for 2025, events, trips and much more.  We also bring you an exciting piece of news from Bruce...If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

In this third and final instalment of podcasts about the life of James Braid, we finish up at Walton Heath talking about his life as the club's professional, a position he held for nearly 50 years.  Braid took up the role in 1904 when the club was only just starting off, and continued in post until his death in 1950. We couldn't think of anyone better than Philip Truett to help us bring this season to a close; A lifelong member of Walton Heath and one of the most passionate historians in the game, Philip has spent countless hours in not just researching Braid's involvement at the club but also in helping to preserve his legacy which can be seen in the James Braid showroom, only a short chip from where we recorded this podcast. . For further reading on James Braid:“Advanced Golf” - James Braid“The Divine Fury of James Braid” - George Payne “James Braid” - Bernard Darwin“The Long Golden Afternoon” - Stephen Proctor“The Great English Golf Boom” - Michael Morrison“James Braid and his 400 Golf Courses” - John Moreton & Ian CummingIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

In Pt II of our series exploring the life of James Braid, we look at his contributions as a Golf Course Architect.  With over 500 courses shaped in some way by Braid, his legacy on the British Golfing landscape is undeniable, and while the likes of Simpson, McKenzie or Colt are often lauded above Braid, his approach to building thought provoking designs which were strategic in nature is something worthy of more celebration.  Huge thanks go to Simon Barrington, an independent researcher of historical architecture, for his hard work in helping us bring this episode to life, and we look forward to releasing part two about the courses which James Braid designed or reimagined in episode two later this week. For any further consultation around the proivenance of Braid designs around the UK, Simon can be contact on jamesbraidresearch@gmail.com or via his X profile: @CambridgeGreyIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Pt I of our exciting new series, exploring the life of James Braid.  James Braid was part of the great triumvirate which also included Harry Vardon & JH Taylor. In his career he would go on to win 5 Open Championships. Growing up in Earlsferry, before emigrating south of the border, Simon Barrington brings to life his playing career in vivid detail.  Huge thanks go to Simon Barrington, an independent researcher of historical architecture, for his hard work in helping us bring this episode to life, and we look forward to releasing part two about the courses which James Braid designed or reimagined in episode two later this week.  For any further consultation around the proivenance of Braid designs around the UK, Simon can be contact on jamesbraidresearch@gmail.com or via his X profile: @CambridgeGreyIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

This week, Bruce and his better half—‘Cookie Jar Lady Captain'—Grace, found some time to catch up with Lottie Woad to talk about her truly stellar year in the game, with her win at the Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA), ascension to the top of the Women's Amateur Golf Rankings, and, of course, being part of the GB&I side's victory in The Curtis Cup at Sunningdale.Lottie's career has been one of the great stories of 2024, and it was great to have her on the pod to talk us through it all!If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam & Tom chat through the courses they have visited this year, and look at their composite Eclectic 18 scorecards in a straight up matchplay format. Who has made the best selection, you'll have to listen to the end to find out!If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam & Tom sit down in the members' bar at Royal Lytham & St Anne's Golf Club to meet with Dr Steven Reid, lifelong member at Lytham and author of Bobby's Open, charting the tale of how Bobby Jones came to win his first Claret Jug. He would go on to defend it successfully in 1927, as well as winning at Royal Liverpool in 1930 on his way to completing the 'impregnable quadrilateral'. Steven's book - foreworded by Jack Nicklaus - is a captivating read and brings to life in viivd detail the struggles Jones went through, not only with his health but his temper and his putting as he clawed his way out of the 'lean years' into 7 (or perhaps 8) 'fat years', where he was unstoppable. A link to get a copy of Steven's book can be found here, and we hope you enjoy the pod! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

After a chance encounter at The Curtis Cup, Tom sits down with Nigel to discuss his career as one of the most decorated amateurs in British golf.Nigel isn't just one of the most successful Duncan Putter winners in the history of Southerndown, he's also:Represented GB&I in 4 Walker Cups (01, 03, 05 & 07)Holed the winning putt at Ganton in 2003Captained GB&I in the Walker Cup in 2011, 2013, and was reappointed captain at Lytham in 2015Represented Wales in seven European Team Amateur ChampionshipsPlayed for GB&I in 3 St Andrews Trophies and captained 3 moreNigel is also the GB&I Team Manager for in the Olympics and currently works for England Golf. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam & Cal catch up on a Friday morning for some little insights into the recently concluded DP World Tour Q School, which - among other things - includes the first ever Armenian DP World Tour player.... (or so Cal believes)! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam & Tom get together with Chris Haspell & Gordon Sutherland on the eve of the hearing that is taking place this week.The ongoing planning and permissions for this exciting Bill Coore design has been the subject of a lot of coverage over the last 7 years, and the passionate locals who have taken on the mantle - ‘Communities for Coul' - have led it to this point. It's a fascinating insight into the sustainability considerations that go hand in hand with any new development, as well as what this development would mean for the local residents of Sutherland. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Live from the committee room at West Byfleet where 'the Dame' learnt to play much of her golf in her teenage years, we sit down to talk about Laura's career in the game.  A few highlights from a career that spans over 40 years of playing golf at the highest level:87 professional wins worldwide (including 20 on the LPGA & 4 majors)7x order of merits in a period that spans 3 separate decadesTurning pro in 1985, she won ‘rookie of the year', won The British Open in 1986, and the US Women's Open - her maiden major - in 1987 In 1988 she became the first woman to win on all three major tours in the same calendar year. Even more remarkably, in 1994 she became the first golfer (male or female) to win on FIVE DIFFERENT professional tours around the world in the same calendar year (Japan, Australia, the Asian Tour, the LPGA and the LET)Laura is the all-time point scorer in the Solheim Cup, and played for the European side since the events inception in 1990, right through until 2011 Awarded an MBE in 1988, and CBE in 2000 prior to being made a Dame in 2014. Laura was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2015.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Send us a textIn this special two-part podcast, Simon unpacks his Eclectic 18 from holes that no longer exist. Please see our show notes on our blog here to view some of these holes, beautifully compiled by Simon.While the link to Halloween might be tenuous, we hope that doesn't deter you from enjoying what is an exceptional podcast. In the first part, we go through Simon's front nine. 10 - Sunningdale (New) - Par 3 - 160 yards11 - Hangar Hill - Par 4 - 430 yards12 - Chadwick Manor - Par 4 - 365 yards13 - Sunningdale (Old) - Par 4 - 270 yards14 - Royal Birkdale - Par 3 - 202 yards15 - Lido - Par 4 - 404 yards16 - Augusta National - Par 3 - 145 yards17 - Swinley Forest - Par 3 - 180 yards18 - Wentworth - Par 4- 300 yardsPar 322,456 yardsIMAGERY OF HOLESIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

In this special two-part podcast, Simon unpacks his Eclectic 18 from holes that no longer exist. Please see our show notes on our blog here to view some of these holes, beautifully compiled by Simon.While the link to Halloween might be tenuous, we hope that doesn't deter you from enjoying what is an exceptional podcast. In the first part, we go through Simon's front nine. 1 - Prestwick - Par 5 - 578 yards2 - Headingley - Par 4 - 407 yards3 - Royal St George's - Par 4 - 267 yards4 - Royal Cinque Ports - Par 3 - 145 yards5 - Copt Heath - Par 3 - 118 yards6 - Hunstanton - Par 4 - 350 yards7 - Royal Liverpool - Par 3 - 200 yards8 - The Addington (New) - Par 4 - 350 yards9 - Augusta National - Par 4- 430 yardsPar 342,845 yardsIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Send us a textIn Part 2 of this cracking podcast with Bil Elliott - lifetime sports journalist and editor at Large for Golf Mothly, we talk about the emergence of the European Ryder Cup team, Seve, Tiger and some of the s that surround the industry of golf writing.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Send us a textSam sits down for this epic two-part podcast with stalwart golf journalist and Editor at large for Golf Monthly about his career.  In part 1, Bill talks about how he came to become involved in journalism, as well as becoming a sports correspondent and ultimately golf. We talk about life on the road, and how he came to become friends with a number of stars on the European tour in a career that spans well over 50 years. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Send us a textA few announcements on the website and merch front, as well as a recap of our afternoon at Sunningdale Heath. We also get into Knighton Golf Club.Based over on the Welsh border in Powys and dating back to 1906, the club has only 70 members and runs a straightforward honesty box for its visitors. Square greens and a motto, "Far & Sure," might be where the similarities with Chicago Golf Club start and end, but this little community-run club deserves for anyone to stop by and see it for themselves.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website