August 2024

226 – Old Barnwell pt II w/ Brian Schneider & Blake Conant

2024-08-16T09:36:06+00:00August 16th, 2024|CJG Ramblings, Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

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 push this design to the extreme. Old Barnwell pushes the envelope of golf course design with extreme strategy, bold shaping and enormous contours which serve only to match the profile of the land the course sits in. Its a fascinating conversation and [...]

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225 – Course Diaries: Old Barnwell w/ Nick Schreiber

2024-08-16T09:34:47+00:00August 16th, 2024|CJG Ramblings, Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

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 mission behind Old Barnwell in having a positive influence on the golf comunity. This two-part Course Diaries will see us resume the conversation with Brian & Blake on Tuesday to hear more about the course! [...]

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224 – America Tour Diaries part 1 with Ryan Noades

2024-08-16T09:33:29+00:00August 16th, 2024|CJG Ramblings, Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts, Sam's favourites|

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. Latest Products

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223 – Course Diaries: Tree Farm w/ Zac Blair

2024-08-16T09:32:13+00:00August 16th, 2024|CJG Ramblings, Course Diaries, Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts|

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 incredible. Great episode on the construction process, what he has learnt throughout the process and of course.. the secret to playing ‘the Thai spinner’. Latest Products [...]

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221 – (a) breakthrough win for Dunlap

2024-08-16T09:29:47+00:00August 16th, 2024|CJG Ramblings, Podcasts, Tour Takes|

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. Latest Products

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220 – January Blues

2024-08-16T09:26:32+00:00August 16th, 2024|CJG Ramblings, Podcasts|

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 / Tiger and of course what all this means for the DP World Tour. Latest Products

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January 2024

219 – Course Diaries Sunningdale Heath w/ Kristian Baker

2024-01-05T10:18:24+00:00January 5th, 2024|CJG Ramblings, Podcasts|

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 58 measuring 3,700 yards, Sunningdale Heath really tests your iron game. VRSD, who have recently launched their own Kummel, have been working on their British concoction for over a year to bring some choice back to the Kummel market. For more on VRSD to head to their website where listeners of the podcast will receive a 25% discount on their order, simply use the code ‘COOKIEJAR” are checkout. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave [...]

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December 2023

218 – Year End Appraisals

2023-12-30T10:14:44+00:00December 30th, 2023|CJG Ramblings, Podcasts|

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 throughout the year, the Walker Cup,  The Open and AIG Women's and much much more. A bit of a 'back-slap' heavy episode with some appraisals at the end, but the biggest thanks go to our listeners and supporters who have encouraged us and [...]

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November 2023

Lucrative Lee and the Founding of the DP World Tour Championship

2023-11-15T13:12:10+00:00November 15th, 2023|Blog, CJG Ramblings, Tour Takes|

With the news that Rory McIlroy has claimed his fifth Race to Dubai title ahead of this year’s Tour Championship, despite only playing four non-major or non-WGC counting events this season, it begs the question of what the DP World Tour (DPWT) Order of Merit stands for anymore. Jon Rahm, sitting in 2nd behind his Ryder Cup teammate, has similarly only played two ‘regular’ events on the DPWT this season. Spare a thought for Adrian Meronk, who has won three times in a season where he has already notched up 23 starts. The young Pole needed to finish third [...]

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