October 2023

Top Hat Tens

2023-10-24T10:47:43+00:00October 24th, 2023|Blog, CJG Ramblings, Golf Course Architecture, Golf History|

Tom Simpson used to say the best holes were the ones that caused the tiger (scratch man) pain and the rabbit (bogey golfer) pleasure. I play my golf at Portmarnock Golf Club (PGC) in Dublin and when I play alone, I often start on the 10th, my favourite hole on the course. Royal St. George’s (RSG) 10th hole has often been my starting hole in matches at RSG. Walking up the 10th at RSG I remember admiring the magnificence of the green with my opponent Dr. Alistair Wells (uncle of Nicola - 5* podcast guest) which falls off mostly on [...]

September 2023

On-Call, on the Course.

2023-09-20T09:19:23+00:00September 20th, 2023|Blog, CJG Ramblings|

Alister MacKenzie gained the nickname ‘The Good Doctor’- he served as a field surgeon in the Boer War not long after graduating from Cambridge, then it was time to ply his trade around Leeds, his hometown.  He traded the scalpel for topography maps and golf course design after World War One. Harry Colt gave up his Law career after a couple of years to design courses, while MacKenzie saw out nearly twenty (intermittently) as a Doctor. I suspect the Good Doctor was less-than-full time at the Doctoring during these years; he [...]

May 2023

179 – Mixer & Masters Roundup

2023-05-01T19:25:16+00:00May 1st, 2023|CJG Ramblings, Podcasts|

After our first event of 2023 - the Masters Friday at Blackwell - the boys get together at Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed back in 1215. We recap on the highlights of the mixer and chat about the last few days in Augusta, GA. Regular podcast scheduling will begin again after a short hiatus, even podcasters take annual leave. We hope you enjoy. Latest Products

February 2023

August 2022

150 – A Milestone Podcast

2022-08-19T11:51:25+00:00August 19th, 2022|CJG Ramblings, Podcasts|

A big podcast milestone deserves a big announcement - we are recruiting for someone to join the team! Please head over to https://cookiejargolf.com/job-advert/ to find out more. In this episode we look back on 150 podcasts and evolution of the pod. This pod is a bit self-indulgent but we've thrown a few gaffe's for good measure, some awards as well as some highlights and lowlights. A big thank you from us for supporting us through 150 episodes. Without everyone tuning in and supporting us, it just wouldn't be the same! If you do get chance to leave a [...]

December 2021

115 – Course Diaries – Urban Golf Christmas Party & Rye Golf Club

2021-12-14T14:40:27+00:00December 14th, 2021|CJG Ramblings, Course Diaries, Podcasts|

Sam & Tom, sleep deprived and still riding the crest of a wave from the last few days in London record a short podcast to recap the highlights from the Christmas Party, their visit to Rye as well as Tom's upcoming photoshoot for the new merchandise (some of which is now on the store, some of which is coming very soon). They also talk about a new society they have both joined (CRAFT), and most importantly take time to say a small thanks to our supporters! hello and welcome back to another episode of the cookie jar golf [...]

July 2021

089 – Sandy & Acidic Tour Diaries – Scotland 2021

2021-07-05T13:39:35+00:00July 5th, 2021|CJG Ramblings, Podcasts|

We get together to recap the highs and lows of the latest Scotland Tour. Prestwick, North Berwick, Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay and Kingsbarns! What a trip, and what an itinerary.  All courses in here feature very highly in the world rankings, but yet they are all so different, have their own different character and getting to see them all in such quick succession was a really cool insight! Latest Products Your bag? [contact-form-7 id="850" /]

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