March 2023

178 – R&A + USGA Ball Announcement with James Day

2023-03-16T21:48:08+00:00March 16th, 2023|Bruce's favourites, Podcasts, Tour Takes|

We sat down with equipment expert, golf pervert and good friend James Day  (aka @urbancustomclubs) to discuss the R&A and USGA's proposed changes to the golf ball regulations. We delved into what the new local rule could mean for players, how it might affect equipment manufacturers, and what it could mean for the future of the game. James offered some valuable insights on the topic, drawing on his years of experience in the industry. It was a fascinating conversation that shed light on some of the potential implications of these changes, and we encourage all golf fans to [...]

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177 – Player Profiles: George Knudson with Lorne Rubenstein

2023-03-16T21:37:31+00:00March 16th, 2023|Bruce's favourites, Players, Podcasts, Sam's favourites|

Decorated golf writer, journalist and friend of George's - Lorne Rubenstein - joins the podcast for the first in a new series of podcasts as we delve deeper into understanding some of the more fascinating but often less talked about players throughout history. In this special episode of our podcast, where we're going to dive into the life and career of Canadian golf legend George Knudson. In this episode, we're joined by Lorne Rubenstein, a renowned golf journalist and author who collaborated with Knudson on his classic book "Natural Golf Swing." We'll discuss Knudson's obsession with Ben Hogan, [...]

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March 2022

124 – Peter Dawson, CBE

2022-03-29T14:54:56+00:00March 21st, 2022|Behind the Scenes, Bruce's favourites, Podcasts|

In this episode of the pod, Bruce and Sam sit down and chat to Peter Dawson, CBE about his career in golf. Peter served as Secretary and later Chief-Executive of the R&A from 1999-2015, a time of great change in the professional game as Tiger Woods became the iconic figure in our sport. We talk about Peter's own start in golf, the growth of The Open Championship, the wider  responsibilities of the R&A, the amateur game, as well as Peter's role as President of the IGF, which helped to secure golf's return to the Olympics at Rio in [...]

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March 2021

072 – David Normoyle on the legacy of Arnold Palmer

2021-03-02T19:34:31+00:00March 4th, 2021|Bruce's favourites, Golf History, Podcasts|

In line with the event this week at Bay Hill, Tom & Bruce speak to world renowned Golf historian David Normoyle about his work with the Palmer family on developing the legacy of Arnie and his career. David is a fascinating person to talk to about the game and he offers some really fresh insights about how golf as a sport can do more to keep these stories alive! Latest Products Your bag?

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February 2021

065 – Ronan Rafferty

2023-03-30T10:22:24+00:00February 4th, 2021|Bruce's favourites, Players, Podcasts, Sam's favourites|

We had a blast chatting with Ronan about his career,  with all the war stories from his time on the European Tour. In this monster 2-hour podcast we also got to talk about Ronan’s time in the Ryder Cup, narrowly missing out on the Claret Jug to Nick Price, as well as all his adventures growing up around the game which saw him playing top level amateur golf from a very young age! We think all of our podcasts are good - but none more so than this one! Enjoy hello and welcome back to the cookie [...]

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January 2021

062 – Mike Clayton & Ed Cartwright – Seven Mile Beach & The Golf Club Committee

2021-02-13T19:25:26+00:00January 26th, 2021|Bruce's favourites, Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts|

Great to welcome Mike back onto the pod, with Chairman of Clayton, DeVries & Pont - Ed Cartwright. Not only are we bringing some special news only just announced in the last few hours regarding the new development at Seven Mile Beach in Hobart, but we also talk about the dreaded golf club committee and how that shapes the golfing landscape over time - sometimes for worse, sometimes for better....

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December 2020

September 2020

039 – Bobby Jones 90th Anniversary Grand Slam special – Part 2

2021-02-13T19:23:53+00:00September 6th, 2020|Bruce's favourites, Golf History, Podcasts|

The second part 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. With Jones having won the UK leg of the grand slam at Royal Liverpool and St Andrews, we head over for the second half at Merion and Interlaachen. We also look at the legacy Bobby Jones has left on the game, including the Masters, designing Augusta with Mackenzie, and his affinity with the town of St Andrews! It’s been a pleasure [...]

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038 – Bobby Jones 90th Anniversary Grand Slam special – Part I

2021-02-13T19:23:44+00:00September 2nd, 2020|Bruce's favourites, Golf History, Podcasts|

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. Heading into the Tour Championship at East Lake felt like the perfect time to release this two-parter around his life and career, beautifully narrated by golf historian and Jones fanatic Sid Matthew from Tallahassee, FL. We’ll be dropping part two later this week! Enjoy!

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June 2020

028 – A Brief History of Course Design

2021-02-13T19:24:33+00:00June 9th, 2020|Bruce's favourites, Golf Course Architecture, Golf History, Podcasts, Sam's favourites, Tom's favourites|

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! 

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