October 2024

267 – 10 Seconds of Hang-Time

2024-10-05T20:47:21+00:00October 5th, 2024|Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts, Tom's favourites, Tour Takes|

Sam and Tom are live from The Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews, catching up on a busy few weeks on the road, including some of the country’s lesser-known amateur foursomes events, the Presidents Cup, and the upcoming Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Don’t miss the special segment at the end, where Tom shares what’s required to achieve 10 seconds of hang-time! Latest Products

September 2024

264 – Curtis Cup Round-up

2024-09-02T09:07:52+00:00September 2nd, 2024|Behind the Scenes, Podcasts, Sam's favourites, Tom's favourites|

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 reviews, and a special one-off segment: "Overheard at The Curtis Cup. Latest Products

263 – The Future of Simulator Golf w/ Joe McDonnell

2024-09-02T09:04:51+00:00September 2nd, 2024|Behind the Scenes, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

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 some breathtaking landscapes! Huge credit to Joe, Will & Sam for their vision on this one! Latest Products

August 2024

251 – Final Qualifying for the Open

2024-08-16T10:13:59+00:00August 16th, 2024|Bruce's favourites, Podcasts, Tom's favourites, Tour Takes|

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. Latest Products

250 – Tron Carter (Part 2) – Eclectic 18

2024-08-16T10:12:42+00:00August 16th, 2024|Eclectic 18, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

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. His Scorecard: 1. Sheep Ranch 2. Lofoten Links 3. Old Macdonald 4. Bandon Trails 5. Brora 6. Royal Dornoch 7. Pacific Dunes 8. Cruden Bay 9. Lahinch (Old) out: par 35 Halfway house: Nairn [...]

249 – Eclectic 18: Tron Carter – Part 1

2024-08-16T10:11:33+00:00August 16th, 2024|Eclectic 18, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

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. Latest Products

239 – Wales Tour Pod (pt II)

2024-08-16T09:59:22+00:00August 16th, 2024|CJG Ramblings, Golf History, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

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! Latest Products

234 – The Masters: Traditions like no other (pt 1)

2024-08-16T09:49:14+00:00August 16th, 2024|Golf History, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

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 amateur performances and the honorary tee shot! Latest Products

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 [...]

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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