As well as recapping Collin Morikawa's win in Ohio, we take the chance to research some of the caddies throughout history that have changed the game of Golf - Some of them modern household names, most of them not! Stretching over a century of caddies that have not just been a support to their players, but often influenced golf in many different ways! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Fa...
Jul 15, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The full squad are together as we head into a double header at Muirfield Village, Nicklaus’ most revered course design. We use the chance to go through the record books and look at the career of The Golden Bear more closely and establish if he is the true GOAT (as well as some obligatory Bryson remarks which we couldn’t walk past)! 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 / ...
Jul 08, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Sam, Tom & Bruce recap the news on tour from the last week, with DJ shooting career lows after changing the short stick, some impressive performances under the gun from Will Gordon, and shots being fired about the rulings in place for OWGR pts! We also try (and fail) to find the essence of short par-4 holes and what makes them truly exciting! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebo...
Jul 01, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 31
The four boys get together to review the recent events at Harbour Town and Colonial post lockdown, also talking about the Rose Ladies Series and debriefing on the Macmillan 72 hole challenge! 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...
Jun 24, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Today Bruce and Tom are joined by Jonathan Yarwood. Jonathan is a teaching professional ranked in the Top 100 in America by Golf Magazine. He’s worked with winners at every level, including 2005 US Open Champion Michael Campbell, and, formerly, Jessica Korda and Robert Rock. We enjoyed chatting to him about the Tiger v Phil match, his career in teaching, and also his views on the state of modern golf instruction. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spoti...
Jun 14, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 29
From the ban on the game by James II, all the way to the new age designs we enjoy today, we get together to try and piece together the history of golf course architecture from the beginning. As long time fans of great courses, with next to no prior knowledge we each take an era, research like mad, and try to find out why the trademarks of those era’s are so different! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejarg...
Jun 07, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Harry Cloke from Shorehill Analytics joins the pod to talk about how his firm are using big data to influence course design, and golf architecture! 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...
Jun 03, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 27
With the benefit of reflection through the hiatus in golf, we get together to discuss what would make it into our golfing Room 101, and banished from the sport for eternity. Some of the picks unanimous, most of them not! 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...
May 31, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We got chatting to Nic, President of Mackenzie Golf Bags, and wanted to share their fascinating story with you! Nic and the team of artisans offer something really different and are at the vanguard of new and emerging trends in the golf industry. We’re a huge fan of the work they do, with bespoke equipment enticing more people to strap up and carry! Their business has some fascinating origins, and it was great hearing about it from the man at the helm! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leav...
May 27, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 25
We had a great time chatting to 3-time winner Richie Ramsay! On top of a successful career on the European Tour, Richie was the first Brit to win the US-Am in nearly a century, as well as playing Walker Cup. Fascinating getting to hear first hand about the ups and downs of life on Tour 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...
May 24, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We got to catch up with Brendan Lawlor about his journey in the game, hearing how he has risen to the top ranks of world disability golf playing pitch and putt growing up in Ireland, competing at a high amateur level and now growing the sport! Brendan isn’t just a great talent and a great guy, but a brilliant ambassador for the game 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 /...
May 20, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 23
We got to chat with Mike Clayton about his career as a professional, and the world of Golf course architecture. Mike is at the forefront of the current renaissance in course architecture, either helping restore layouts back to their original design principles or building new and exciting courses like Barnbougle Dunes, and has a refreshing perspective on how the game has evolved, as well as the courses we play, and some thoughts on what’s to come in the future! If you've enjoyed this episode, ple...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Back together for Part Deux of the Ryder Cup picks, this time the boys try to reach agreement on the 12 names to represent the USA. Plenty of heated debate as we scour the rankings, performances and try to unpick the recent performances which have seen America flatter to deceive. With no shortage of controversial choices in the face of hard facts, get ready to roll your eyes! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @co...
May 13, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 21
We were lucky enough to be joined by Dr Gio Valiante, a world renowned sports psychologist, voted as one of the top Sport Psychologists in the world by Golf Digest and sports psychologist of the year by the Golf Channel. He is the author of Fearless Golf and a renowned performance coach. He has worked with golf champions, including Tiger Woods, Jordan Speith, Justin Rose, Matt Kuchar, Davis Love III and many, many more. During his career, he has helped players win more than 50 PGA Tour events an...
May 10, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20
The boys get together to try and reach consensus on what the European side would look like with 12 Captains picks in lieu of 2020 rankings and usual measures! From the obvious to down right stupid, we cover the length and breadth of the European squad to get to a final dream team for Whistling Straits later this year 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 / Websi...
May 06, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Today we are joined by David Cannon, who has taken pretty much every iconic golf photograph in golf in the last 38 years - and that might not even be an exaggeration! Recognised as one of the leading golf photographers in the world. He has photographed over 120 mens majors, copious Ryder Cups, every Solheim Cup played, Walker Cups and over 500 tournaments around the globe. In this pod we talk through his journey into golf photography, his most famous pictures ever taken including Seve in 1984 an...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 18
If you haven't already heard of the Buck Club, it is a fascinating project headed up by PGA Tour pro Zac Blair. We talk to Director of Golf, Max Arden, as the club moves from concept, brand and killer merch into a reality, not to mention with the support course architect of Rob Collins. Sit back and enjoy Max Arden talk about the journey and what's still to come. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf I...
Apr 29, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Mark McDonnell joined us for this fascinating pod about the life of a golf agent. He & One Direction star started up management agency Modest! Management after he had worked for TaylorMade for years. We dive into how he got into golf management and what the life of a manager entails. We go through everything from the day-to-day tasks to obtaining sponsorships for his players. Mark goes on to talk about his fund raising, directing the Horan & Rose charity event that has raised over £2.5 m...
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This epic story is about two adventures Adam Rolston & Ron Rutland. Adam & Ron decided to play the longest hole in golf by playing from one extreme side of Mongolia to the other, Culminating with a sneaky 8 foot downhiller left to right to finish! This story is incredible and we are honoured to bring it to you! I hope you enjoy! 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 / Twitt...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
While held up in St Andrews during lockdown, Iona spends an hour with Bruce, Sam and Tom shooting the breeze on her golfing career, as well as her broadcasting roles with Sky Sports & Golfing World. We learn what life is like inside the ropes and talk about the health of the women’s game! 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...
Apr 19, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We take the opportunity to chunter through the impact lockdown is having on specific players, who is going to be thankful for the break and who left TPC Swagrass with form and momentum, and most importantly will it still be there when we return? 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...
Apr 15, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 13
NY Times bestselling author Tom Coyne joins the podcast this week for a transatlantic chit chat! From his initial novel, turned big-screen hit ‘A Gentleman’s Game’ right through to ‘A Course Called Ireland’ and ‘A Course Called Scotland’, & into his latest adventures, Tom shares his insights that are not only fascinating about the modern game but also make him one of the eminent and most revered golf writers for a generation! It’s an absolute cracker If you've enjoyed this episode, please le...
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The boys get together to have a chat with Lukas Michel before his Masters appearance in April. In part 2, we talk through his love of golf architecture, and his preparation for the Masters. 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...
Apr 05, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The boys get together to have a chat with Lukas Michel before his Masters appearance in April. In part 1, we talk through his route into golf, winning the Mid Am and a monster 7-iron shot! 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...
Mar 29, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We were lucky enough to get Sam Clapham, a club support officer for England Golf. His role includes helping to develop the game at grassroots level and helping all clubs within his area to achieve its goals. Sam has some really insightful views involving developing the game and we dive into these topics and more. 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...
Mar 22, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Incredible turn of events this week across the globe. Sam, Cal and Bruce talk about the cancellations on tour and postponement to The Masters, as well as the impact this will have on the club and amateur game. With courses shut across mainland Europe and measures being taken in the UK, where will this lead... 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...
Mar 15, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We climb into Azinger on his controversial comments about the European Tour, news from Qatar, a nod to the legend that is Mr. Arnold Palmer and we field some of the questions from our listeners this 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...
Mar 08, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The full squad are back, talking about their exploits on the windy shores, controlling ‘traj’, gambling (and losing), and news from the tour as we cover the Honda Classic in Florida and the Oman Open! 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...
Mar 01, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We chunter through Brooks' recent interview about 'Sand-Gate', talk about the recently announced closures to municipal golf courses in Glasgow and about the giddy heights at the WGC in Mexico 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...
Feb 21, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Joined by our 4th regular host Cal, we talk through the latest from the Genesis invitational, along with some of the best Tiger stats we found and the impact of the Coronavirus on the European tour! 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...
Feb 16, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
