Send us a text An exceptional few days at The Curtis Cup, capped off with a nail-biting final day of singles action. Sam, Tom & Bruce found some shade to recap a truly memorable event! Huge congratulations to Catriona and the team on their victory at Sunningdale in the 43rd edition of this prestigious event. Tune in for course insights, player revi…

Send us a text Sam sits down with Joe while the roof is quite literally caving in on the paradise peninsula of The Wirral to talk about an exciting new project with Sam Cooper& Will Eagar. Exclusively available at Urban Golf in London - the home of indoor golf since 2004 - it will offer unimaginable risk& reward, played on courses that are set in s…

Send us a text Bruce sits down with two friends of the pod, Grace and James, to recap a brilliant week in St Andrews for the AIG Women’s Open. They discuss the atmosphere at the Home of Golf, key storylines from the week, their encounters with several players, and how the drama of the final round unfolded… If you've enjoyed this episode, please lea…

Send us a text Tom and Bruce sit down and discuss the upcoming AIG Women’s Open to be played at St Andrews, looking at the course setup, conditions and general atmosphere about town. Tom also recounts his recent time on the road and a new favourite book of his about Ben Hogan and Golf’s Most Enduring Controversy - the 1942 Hale America Open. If you…

Send us a text Sam sits down during the English Amateur Championship at Seaton Carew for this Course Diaries episode. Alex and the rest of the team at the club are on a journey of taking this historic 22-hole links through phases of constant improvement and in 2024 the club is celebrating its 150th anniversary! If you've enjoyed this episode, pleas…

Send us a text In Part II of this Course Diaries two-part behemoth, we talk to Ryan about the restoration work underway at The Addington under the stewardship of Clayton DeVries & Pont. Ryan's passion and enthusiasm, alongside the canvas he has at The Addington, make this the most interesting restoration project in the UK, and quite possibly the wo…

Send us a text Live from an undisclosed beer garden in South West London, after an 18-hour day, we finally sat down to record this podcast. A Course Diaries podcast with Ryan was always going to be a long one, so this is a two-parter. We'll be releasing Part II early next week. In this episode, we talk about why The Addington is unique, how the clu…

Send us a text Sam, Tom & Bruce gather to discuss Royal Troon, the setup, the performances and more. From Schauffele, to Rory as well as the slightly eclectic leaderboard and whether that’s a good or bad thing. We also talk about our wonderful event on Friday at Blackwell in partnership with the good folks at FootJoy who went all out (and Sam manag…

Send us a text Sam & Tom are joined by producer Luke to have a little game of Open stash The Price is Right 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 / WebsiteKirjoittanut Cookie Jar Golf

Send us a text Sam & Tom Discuss the course ahead of the Open here at Royal Troon 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 / WebsiteKirjoittanut Cookie Jar Golf

Send us a text Sam & Tom discuss the Scottish Open from on site at Renaissance Golf Club. This will be the first of daily micro pods over the next 6 days of The Open at Royal Troon. 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 / You…

Send us a text We sat down with friend of the jar - Kenny Reid - to talk about his second book, 'Touch of Class'. The book charts the story of the 1984 Open Championship and in the process, capture the essence of Seve Ballesteros and why he captured the hearts of so many. To get hold of a copy of his newly released book, click here. Available from …

Send us a text With the recent conclusion of the General Election in Britain and a lively debate between Biden & Trump where the nation watched two men well past the age of 70 arguing over who was the better golfer, we decided to look at golfing politicians over time. In stark contrast to the US, where almost all US Presidents play the game, the UK…

Send us a text Sam, Tom, Peter Hancock and Ross Flannigan get together to talk through their various days at Final Qualifying across the UK. Sam was at Burnham & Berrow, Tom was at West Lancashire, Peter was at Deal while Ross was at Dundonald. Great day had by all four and we discuss the stories emerging from the day. If you've enjoyed this episod…

Send us a text Our 250th episode just so happens to be a cracker! The seocnd part of our Eclectic 18 with No Laying Up's Tron Carter. He went all out for this one, and not only that he had to pick his Eclectic 18 only from courses featured on Tourist Sauce. Season 9 of Tourist Sauce has recently concluded which saw the team head back to Australia. …

Send us a text Tom sits down with Tron Carter from No Laying Up to discuss his eclectic 18. Following the conclusion of season 9 of Tourist Sauce, Tron puts to better his eclectic 18 with the condition the courses he picks can only be from courses he’s played on his travels with tourist sauce. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a revie…

Send us a text Bruce, Sam & Tom discuss the US Open and the performances of Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy. They analyze Bryson's win and his growth as a player and person. They also delve into Rory's collapse and the role of Harry Diamond. They debate whether the expectations on Rory are too high and discuss the importance of mental strength i…

Send us a text Sam & Tom dig into the history of Pinehurst and the events that have shaped this resort from its origins as a 'health retreat for those of modest means' to a bucket list destination with 10 courses, and where this week The US Open will take place. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! …

Send us a text Winner of the RBC Canadian Open chats with Sam on a high from his victory last Sunday, now back in Oban. 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 text Sam and Tom recap their magical day spent south of Paris at the enchanting Fontainebleau. The club is situated on a sprawling hunting estate which is home to one of the biggest palaces in all of France, and pre-dates Versailles by over 500 years. Originally founded in 1909 and laid out by Julian Chantepie, Tom Simpson reworked the co…

Send us a text Following on from the podcast, Sophie surprised us with her eclectic 18, which we thought we’d throw out as a bonus pod. I hope you enjoy. Scorecard below: 1 - Alwoodley 2 - Evian Resort 3 - Kingston Heath 4 - Cruden Bay 5 - Walton Heath (Old) 6 - Old Course 7 - Royal Dornoch 8 - Emirates Golf Club (Majlis) 9 - Turnberry 10 - Sunning…

Send us a text Podding live form Stockport Golf Club, Sam sits down with Sophie Walker to talk her about her career in the game of golf, broadcasting and her reflections on the game mre broadly. Had a lot of fun hanging out with Sophie, who really does just adore the game! Tune in Friday for a special bonus Eclectic 18 Episode. If you've enjoyed th…

Send us a text Tom & Sam sit down in the office to chat through the upcoming PGA Championship in Valhalla. Tom talks about the 'ick' he gets from Michael Block, and we discuss whether or not there's a better 'fourth major' to be had. Today we'll also be releasing our film from Borth & Ynyslas, and the FootJoy 'Todd Snyder' collab shoes will also be…

Send us a text Sam meets with Richard Fisher - club archivist and author of the St David’s history book - to discuss the history of the club, the area and its members. As a professional historian, it should come as no surprise that Richard is a cracking guest and talks brilliantly about the subject! Don’t forget to head to YouTube to see the latest…

Send us a text Bruce, Sam & Tom discuss the major news of the weekend Sam following the Lytham trophy on the final day - coupled with some big news coming out of Blackwell! 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 / We…

Send us a text Sam & Tom discuss the second half of their recent trip to Wales. The trip covers Welshpool, Royal St. David, Borth & Ynyslas, Aberdovey, Tenby and Pennard in a whirlwind 4 days! This is part 2, so if you haven't listened to part 1 from Tuesday, go back and check it out before diving into part 2! If you've enjoyed this episode, please…

Send us a text Sam & Tom discuss the first half of their recent trip to Wales. The trip covers Welshpool, Royal St. David, Borth & Ynyslas, Aberdovey, Tenby and Pennard in a whirlwind 4 days! This is part 1, so stay tuned for part 2 dropping on Friday. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can fo…

Send us a text Sam sits down with Jack Sallis from @halcyongolftravel to hear about his golfing journey from elite amateur competition to tour operating and more! For more on Halcyon: https://halcyongolftravel.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Ins…

Send us a text Tom, Sam and Bruce sit down for a not-so-short recap of this season's first Major. They discuss Scheffler's dominance, Aberg's impressive debut, and why Tiger continues to captivate us, as well as some of their favourite faux pas from the week. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You…

Send us a text In part 2 Bruce and Tom talk through notable amateur performances, the par 3 contest, strange rulings and the honorary tee shots at Augusta National. If you have not already checked out part 1, please head across and check out that before diving into part 2. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts o…

Send us a text In this episode, Bruce and Tom go through some of the strange traditions and stories that have emerged from Augusta National. In part 1 we talk about the founding of the club and the fabled green jacket, along with the founding of the champions dinner. Part 2 to follow with strange rulings at Augusta, the par 3 contest, notable amate…

Send us a text A look back at Sid Matthew talking about the genesis of the Masters from Part one of our special series on the life of Bobby Jones, winner of the Grand Slam in 1930 and arguably one of the most influential people in the world of golf, if not sport more generally. Golf historian and Jones fanatic Sid Matthew from Tallahassee, FL expla…

Send us a text Bruce, Sam, and Tom were accompanied by Clyde Johnson on the unique occasion they had the chance to play the Old Course backwards. Playing the Old Course is invariably a memorable experience, yet the opportunity to traverse it in reverse is truly unparalleled. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts…

Send us a text Part II of our podcast from Moortown card room with golf psychologist to some of the worlds best players, Duncan McCarthy. Duncan has an interesting story in the game, which involved p[laying Euro Pro golf, and more recently working with the likes of Mel Reid, Marcus Armitage, Erik van Rooyen and AIG Women's Open Champion Ashleigh Bu…

Send us a text Golf psychologist to some of the worlds best players, Duncan McCarthy is a great guy to get the chance to talk to. We had a blast with him up in Moortown the other week, and decided to break the episode into two parts. We'll be releasing pt II on Friday this week. Duncan has an interesting story in the game, which involved p[laying E…

Send us a text Richard Pennel joined us to talk about his rediscovery of the love for the game - extracted from episode 136 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 text Sam, Tom & Bruce get together to talk through the exceptional weekend at TPC Sawgrass for The Players Championship and what felt like a defining moment for Scottie Scheffler making history as the first person to successfully defend the title. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You c…

Send us a text Sam & Tom are joined by Gil Hanse to talk through his design work at Ohoopee Match Club and Les Bordes New Course. Gil talks about his fantastic relationship with Jim Wagner and their design philosophy. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf …

Send us a text Sam & Bruce are joined by Staff Writer for ESPN Paolo Uggetti to help bring ot life the story of Anthony Kim and his return to golf last weekend in Jeddah. Kim shot two 76's and a 74 as part of his much anticipated return to professional golf after a decade away which is shrouded in mystery and folklore. Go and give Paolo a follow on…

Send us a text Tom & Sam are joined by Ryan Noades, the managing director of the Addington to talk through their recent trip the USA - part 2. We cover all things from Ohoopee to Tree Farm, travel to America and stories that follow us around. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us al…

Send us a text In this second part of our course diaries from Old Barnwell we catch up with the lead designers on the project, Brian Schneider and Blake Conant. These two disciples of Tom Doak share their experiences on acquiring the right piece of land in Aiken, South Caroline, routing the course, construction, shaping and what inspired them to pu…

Send us a text Sam sits down with founder and owner of Old Barnwell in Aiken, Nick Schreiber. Nick shares his personal story which lead him to building a golf course in South Carolina with the help of Brian Schneider & Blake Conant which has opened recently to enormous praise. Whilst the course is spectacular, in this episode we talk about the miss…

Send us a text Tom & Sam are joined by Ryan Noades, the managing director of the Addington to talk through their recent trip the USA. We cover all things from Peach Tree to Old Barnwell, travel to America and stories that follow us around. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along…

Send us a text David chats through his time at Cypress Point 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 text 1st up from our travels in America is a course diaries episode with the man behind The Tree Farm - Zac Blair. How Zac finds time to develop a course and club with Kye Goalby & Tom Doak around a busy schedule playing on thePGA Tour is a mystery, but what he and the gang have built on the outskirts of Aiken, South Carolina is incredibl…

Send us a text Sam & Tom podding live from Dublin airport after 4 days in the Emerald Isle. A visit to Kirkistown Castle, Co. Down, Portmarnock & Corballis. 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 text Sam & Tom catch up after yet another week on holiday for Tom. We cover all the main pieces of news from the world of golf including the remarkable win by Nick Dunlap in the American Express, as well as the ongoing fit out of the new Cookie Jar offices. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spot…

Send us a text Sam, Tom & Bruce catch up briefly to talk through the latest happenings. Sam & Tom - severely jet lagged and operating on 30% after their whirlwind trip of Georgia & South Carolina, and Bruce back to the grind with work and coming off the back of the presidents putter. We run through announcements, brand partnership changes with Nike…

Send us a text Tom recently sat down with Kristian Baker, co-owner of Sunningdale Heath golf club. Sunningdale Heath is making great waves in short form golf. A par 68 measuring 3,700 yards, Sunningdale Heath really tests your iron game. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along b…

Send us a text Final episode of 2023 brings an exciting announcement. We are thrilled that FootJoy are officially partnering with us! An iconic brand, incredible products and a team that just really love golf! We all get together to talk about the highlights from the year. From the Netherlands series, to the series of get togethers and events throu…