October 2023

Top Hat Tens

2023-10-24T13:46:57+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 [...]

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Premium Inclusive: The Family Experience at Sunningdale Heath

2023-10-12T11:20:04+00:00October 12th, 2023|Blog, Golf History|

Since 2018, when Wentworth professionals Kristian Baker and Tom Reid had a bright idea to revitalise and transform this charming plot of land adjacent to Sunningdale Golf Club, I have often heard about its remarkable inclusivity and warm atmosphere. Such an image, for many, might seem surprising considering its proximity to its revered and distinguished neighbour. Yet, originally formed in 1902 as Sunningdale Ladies Golf Club, this Harry Colt design has been providing golf in a shorter format for over a century. A couple of weeks ago, I spent some time up at Sunningdale Heath for the very first time, [...]

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July 2023

Hoylake to Hong Kong: Two Clubs Intertwined

2023-07-17T08:33:14+00:00July 16th, 2023|151st Open, Blog, Golf Course Architecture, Golf History|

Words by Charlie. In December of 1857, in Greenock, on the south bank of the River Clyde, a boy was born who would etch his name into the history of Hoylake and who would play a pivotal role in the transporting of the Royal and Ancient game to Asia. His name has understandably been overshadowed by the greats that line the oak-panelled walls at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, but he was a golfing pioneer, nonetheless. That bonnie lad was Gershom Stewart. The young Gershom’s stay in Scotland was to be a mere sojourn for he was moved to [...]

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189 – The Great Players of Royal Liverpool with Stephen Proctor

2023-08-14T15:34:29+00:00July 13th, 2023|151st Open, Golf History, Podcasts|

Tom sat down with Stephen Proctor to discuss the great players of Royal Liverpool. John Ball Jr and Harold Hilton were true legends of the club and two of only three amateurs to win the Open Championship. "And now sir, you may catch your boat" Latest Products

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188 – Evolution of Hoylake with Joe McDonnell

2023-07-11T12:13:48+00:00July 10th, 2023|151st Open, Golf Course Architecture, Golf History, Podcasts|

Tom sits down with good friend of the podcast Joe McDonnell to chat through the evolution of Hoylake, through its ground breaking origins, Harry Colt changes and the new changes. Many mins ago, we stated the Royal Liverpool are progressive traditionalists, let’s dive deeper and find out why. Latest Products

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May 2023

182 – Player Profile: Moe Norman w/ Lorne Rubenstein

2023-05-09T07:47:57+00:00May 9th, 2023|Golf History, Podcasts|

We sat down with decorated golf journalist and writer - Lorne Rubenstein - for our second Player Profile episode, chronicling the career of the legendary, enigmatic character: Moe Norman. Murray Irwin ‘’Moe’’ Norman was a professional golfer from Kitchener, Ontario. Self-taught, with a unique swing, demeanour and personality, as well as a god given skill for flushing the golf ball. He won nearly everything in his home country, was admired by his peers for the control he had over the ball and was once desired by Tiger Woods as being one of only two people to ever ’truly [...]

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181 – Golf history fails with Simon Haines

2023-05-09T07:41:37+00:00May 3rd, 2023|Golf History, Podcasts|

Show Notes from Podcast w/ Simon Haines on some of the great golf history fails  The genesis for this episode came on the 17th January. We had just released our first film from our series in The Netherlands, a homage to work of H.S Colt and his influence on the golfing landscape of Holland. Only 20 minutes after the film was published, Simon Haines - esteemed British golf course history expert - was in the WhatsApp’s suggesting the image we had used of Colt was indeed Vardon. Despite the immediate panic he assured us that this was a [...]

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January 2023

165 – Paul Craven at Royal Cinque Ports (the return)

2023-02-06T11:43:19+00:00January 4th, 2023|Behind the Scenes, Golf History, Podcasts|

One of our most popular guests from 2022 just so happened to be in Deal while we were down there over Christmas and we couldn't resist popping a mic in his hands and having a chat! Paul talks about his incredible weight loss (sure to help with those January new years resolutions), why golf clubs have sailing masts as flag poles, and fills us in on the latest goings on at Royal Cinque Ports! As always with Paul, a fascinating, illuminating and wide-ranging discussion! how are we doing anyway so welcome back a very popular First Time [...]

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December 2021

112 – Seve Ballesteros with David Cannon

2021-12-10T17:07:07+00:00December 10th, 2021|Golf History, Podcasts|

Following the recent release of the documentary to mark ten years since his tragic death, Bruce & Sam speak to friend of the Jar - David Cannon - to talk about the Seve. It was great to catch up with David, a close friend and someone who captured some of the most iconic images of Seve throughout his career, about his life and legacy. Latest Products

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August 2021

099 – Babe Didrikson Zaharias: The Life & Legend w/ Susan Cayleff

2021-08-31T19:03:27+00:00August 24th, 2021|Golf History, Podcasts, Sam's favourites|

Babe Zaharias is a figure in the game with a career that is quite simply incredible. Her story is one of enormous achievement, not just in the game of golf but as a multi-discipline athlete. She overcame sexism and prejudice, she challenged stereotypes, she influenced the women's game in a way like no one else, and set records which still stand today. Susan Cayleff is a pulitzer prize nominee who has dedicated endless time to researching and documenting Babe's career, and this podcast gives you some colour and context around the rich tapestry of her life. Sadly, babe died [...]

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