February 2023

175 – Jim Hartsell: When Revelation Comes

2023-02-21T09:33:48+00:00February 21st, 2023|Eclectic 18, Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

Jim joins the podcast this week to talk about his recent book: When Revelation Comes. The book is a story about his travels through Scotland following the tragic death of his son Jordan. Jim is one of the leading authorities on West Coast golf in Scotland, and the various nine hole / honesty box courses that seem to have been walked into existence over recent centuries. The book is hugely emotional, uplifting, and interesting, as well as being a great read on golf travel to some of the more remote corners of Scotland. Listeners can get 20% off this [...]

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December 2022

157 – The Original 12 Holes at Prestwick with Ken Goodwin and Dave Edmondson

2023-02-06T11:58:41+00:00December 13th, 2022|Course Diaries, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

On the 162nd anniversary of the first ever Open Championship at Prestwick Golf Club, we chat through the original 12 hole course, that Tom was lucky enough to play. We talk to club Secretary Ken Goodwin and course manager Dave Edmondson about reviving the routing and the efforts that have gone into it.  and welcome back to another episode of the cookie jar golf podcast I am Tom Mills and today I'm joined by Sam Williams and today we're not doing a Sam plays golf Tom played golf today Tom plays golf pressed once I was absolutely gutted I [...]

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April 2022

128 – Eclectic 18: Andy Johnson

2022-08-03T07:51:49+00:00April 12th, 2022|Eclectic 18, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

We've been long time fans of Andy and his work over at The Fried Egg, and when it came to potential guests to do an Eclectic 18 with, we knew Andy would deliver! Tom & Sam catch up with Andy to hear about his course - all public, and all holes under 400 yards! Eclectic 18 - Andy Johnson #1 - Eagle Springs #2 - Old Macdonald #3 - Pinehurst (no. 2) #4 - The Loop (Black) #5 - Greywalls #6 - Pacific Dunes #7 - Pebble Beach #8 - Bandon Trails #9 - Wild Horse #10 - [...]

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December 2021

110 – Geoff Shackelford

2021-12-10T17:02:11+00:00December 10th, 2021|Behind the Scenes, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

A guest we’ve been excited to have on for ages, Geoff needs little introduction. We wanted to hear about Geoff’s route in to golf, how his passion has evolved and where his views may stem from, as well as talking about the crossroads the game is currently at with pace of play, sustainability, the professional ranks and of course - the distance debate! It’s a long pod - but it’s a cracker  Latest Products

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August 2021

101 – Martin Ebert: Golf Course Architect

2021-08-31T19:11:22+00:00August 31st, 2021|Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

Bruce & Tom had the opportunity to sit down with World renowned architect Martin Ebert from MacKenzie & Ebert. We talk through his route into golf course architecture, history of the great architects and courses that Martin has been working on. Having learnt his craft with Donald Steel, Martin and his partner Tom Mackenzie have worked with 198 courses since 2005 when they founded Mackenzie & Ebert. 17 of which feature in the World Top 100 lists, and a staggering 7 of the current 10 Open rota venues - it certainly provides the perfect backdrop for a fascinating [...]

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February 2021

068 – Erik van Rooyen

2021-02-15T08:53:25+00:00February 15th, 2021|Players, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

Trouser trailblazer Erik van Rooyen joins us this week to talk about his career, adjusting to a PGA tour season having moved out to Florida 18 months ago, his approach to the mental side of the game. Majors, his injury at the back end of the season and the exciting year ahead! Great catching up with this cool-cat! Latest Products Your bag?

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067 – Daryl Evans – Rocketyard Sports

2021-02-12T19:47:31+00:00February 11th, 2021|Behind the Scenes, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

With a career throughout golf, Daryl now heads up RocketYard sports! A sports marketing & sponsorship agency that represents some of the best athletes in the game as well as rights holders. Fascinating discussion about the world of endorsements behind the scenes in the game, as well as why 7 out of every 10 sponsorship deals wind up with the company wanting out prematurely! Latest Products Your bag?

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December 2020

056 – Gil Hanse & Castle Stuart: Building a Modern Day Classic

2021-02-12T19:48:00+00:00December 14th, 2020|Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

We’re joined by Gil Hanse to hear about his work at Castle Stuart to coincide with the launch of our latest film from the Scotland series, including his work with the late-great Mark Parsinen, as well as hearing about what it takes to build a modern day masterpiece in today’s world and his work at Ohoopee Match Club, and when you hear the way he talks through the principles he approaches a golf course with, it’s no surprise he is considered a modern day genius of golf course architecture.

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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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May 2020

022 – Mike Clayton – Course Architect

2021-02-13T19:22:32+00:00May 17th, 2020|Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

We got to chat with Mike Clayton about his career as a professional, and the world of Golf course architecture. Mike is at the forefront of the current renaissance in course architecture, either helping restore layouts back to their original design principles or building new and exciting courses like Barnbougle Dunes, and has a refreshing perspective on how the game has evolved, as well as the courses we play, and some thoughts on what’s to come in the future!

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