The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast
Episodes
273 - Halloween Special Eclectic 18: Simon Haines (pt 2)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special two-part podcast, Simon unpacks his Eclectic 18 from holes that no longer exist. Please see our show notes on our blog here to view so...
272 - Halloween Special Eclectic 18: Simon Haines (pt 1)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special two-part podcast, Simon unpacks his Eclectic 18 from holes that no longer exist. Please see our show notes on our blog here to view so...
271 - Bill Elliot: Sports Journalist (pt II)
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this cracking podcast with Bil Elliott - lifetime sports journalist and editor at Large for Golf Monthly, we talk about the emergence of ...
270 - Bill Elliott: Sports Journalist (pt 1)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam sits down for this epic two-part podcast with stalwart golf journalist and Editor at large for Golf Monthly about his career. In part 1, Bill t...
269 - Course Diaries: Knighton
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few announcements on the website and merch front, as well as a recap of our afternoon at Sunningdale Heath. We also get into Knighton Golf Club.Base...
268 - Course Diaries: St. Anne's Old Links
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Founded in 1901, St Anne's Old Links - or 'Old Links' as it was known in the early days and still is by the locals, is a George Lowe / ...
267 - 10 Seconds of Hang-Time
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-know...
266 - 19 Club Championships & the USGA with Missy Crisp
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long time friend of the pod and multiple previous guest Darragh Garrahy chats with Missy Crisps about her phenomenal golfing record and his career in ...
Cookie Crumbs #13 - Royal County Down with Dr. Brian Fleming
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A short excerpt from Course Diaries episode 119 with Dr. Brian Fleming, archivist at Royal County Down, discussing the evolution of the links as we he...
265 - The Yorkshire Challenge
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Tom debrief on a big few days spent up on the land of Yorkshire. Three days of golf at Lindrick, Ganton & Moortown, as well as a bit of a ...
264 - Curtis Cup Round-up
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
263 - The Future of Simulator Golf w/ Joe McDonnell
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
262 - AIG Women’s Open recap.
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce sits down with two friends of the pod, Grace and James, to recap a brilliant week in St Andrews for the AIG Women’s Open. They discuss the atm...
261 - The Open Question
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Bruce sit down and discuss the upcoming AIG Women’s Open to be played at St Andrews, looking at the course setup, conditions and general atm...
260 - Course Diaries: Seaton Carew
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam sits down during the English Amateur Championship at Seaton Carew for this Course Diaries episode.Alex and the rest of the team at the club are on...
259: Course Diaries - The Addington w/ Ryan Noades pt 2
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Part II of this Course Diaries two-part behemoth, we talk to Ryan about the restoration work underway at The Addington under the stewardship of Cla...
258: Course Diaries - The Addington w/ Ryan Noades pt 1
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live from an undisclosed beer garden in South West London, after an 18-hour day, we finally sat down to record this podcast. A Course Diaries podcast ...
257 - 152nd Open Championship Roundup
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam, Tom & Bruce gather to discuss Royal Troon, the setup, the performances and more. From Schauffele, to Rory as well as the slightly eclectic le...
256 - The Price is Wrong...
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Tom are joined by producer Luke to have a little game of Open stash The Price is Right Send us a message if you liked the showIf you've...
255 - Royal Troon Preview
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Tom Discuss the course ahead of the Open here at Royal Troon this week. Send us a message if you liked the showIf you've enjoyed this e...
254 - Scottish Open Recap
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Tom discuss the Scottish Open from on site at Renaissance Golf Club. This will be the first of daily micro pods over the next 6 days of The ...
253 - Kenny Reid: 'Touch of Class'
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with friend of the jar - Kenny Reid - to talk about his second book, 'Touch of Class'. The book charts the story of the 1984 Ope...
252 - Golfing Politicians
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the recent conclusion of the General Election in Britain and a lively debate between Biden & Trump where the nation watched two men well past...
251 - Final Qualifying for the Open
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 &...
250 - Tron Carter (Part 2) - Eclectic 18
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
249 - Eclectic 18: Tron Carter - Part 1
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bette...
248 - US Open Recap
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce, Sam & Tom discuss the US Open and the performances of Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy. They analyze Bryson's win and his growth as ...
247 - Pinehurst: A Guide By Idiots
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Tom dig into the history of Pinehurst and the events that have shaped this resort from its origins as a 'health retreat for those of mo...
246 - Robert MacIntyre
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winner of the RBC Canadian Open chats with Sam on a high from his victory last Sunday, now back in Oban. Send us a message if you liked the showIf...
245 - Course Diaries: Golf De Fontainebleau
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Tom recap their magical day spent south of Paris at the enchanting Fontainebleau.The club is situated on a sprawling hunting estate which is h...
244 - Sophie Walker - Eclectic 18
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from the podcast, Sophie surprised us with her eclectic 18, which we thought we’d throw out as a bonus pod. I hope you enjoy. Scorecard...
243 - Sophie Walker
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podding live form Stockport Golf Club, Sam sits down with Sophie Walker to talk her about her career in the game of golf, broadcasting and her reflect...
242 - PGA Championship Preview
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Sam sit down in the office to chat through the upcoming PGA Championship in Valhalla. Tom talks about the 'ick' he gets from Micha...
241 - Course Diaries: Royal St. David’s w/ Richard Fisher
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam meets with Richard Fisher - club archivist and author of the St David’s history book - to discuss the history of the club, the area and its memb...
240 - The Lytham Trophy and the Guy Bigwood Salver
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce, Sam & Tom discuss the major news of the weekend Sam following the Lytham trophy on the final day - coupled with some big news coming out of...
239 - Wales Tour Pod (pt II)
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Tom discuss the second half of their recent trip to Wales. The trip covers Welshpool, Royal St. David, Borth & Ynyslas, Aberdovey, Tenby...
238 - Wales Tour Pod (pt I)
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Tom discuss the first half of their recent trip to Wales. The trip covers Welshpool, Royal St. David, Borth & Ynyslas, Aberdovey, Tenby ...
237 - Jack Sallis
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam sits down with Jack Sallis from @halcyongolftravel to hear about his golfing journey from elite amateur competition to tour operating and more!For...
236 - Masters 2024 Recap
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom, Sam and Bruce sit down for a not-so-short recap of this season's first Major. They discuss Scheffler's dominance, Aberg's impressi...
235 - The Masters: Traditions like no other (pt 2)
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 Bruce and Tom talk through notable amateur performances, the par 3 contest, strange rulings and the honorary tee shots at Augusta National. ...
234 - The Masters: Traditions like no other (pt 1)
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cookie Crumbs #12 - Sid Matthew from episode 38
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at Sid Matthew talking about the genesis of the Masters from Part one of our special series on the life of Bobby Jones, winner of the Gran...
233 - The Old Course Reversed with Clyde Johnson
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce, Sam, and Tom were accompanied by Clyde Johnson on the unique occasion they had the chance to play the Old Course backwards. Playing the Old Cou...
232 - Duncan McCarthy (pt II)
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part II of our podcast from Moortown card room with golf psychologist to some of the worlds best players, Duncan McCarthy. Duncan has an interesting ...
231 - Duncan McCarthy (pt I)
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Golf psychologist to some of the worlds best players, Duncan McCarthy is a great guy to get the chance to talk to. We had a blast with him up in Moort...
Cookie Crumbs #11 - Richard Pennell from episode 136
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Pennel joined us to talk about his rediscovery of the love for the game - extracted from episode 136 Send us a message if you liked the showIf...
230 - Players Recap
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam, Tom & Bruce get together to talk through the exceptional weekend at TPC Sawgrass for The Players Championship and what felt like a defining m...
229 - Gil Hanse on Ohoopee Match Club & Les Bordes
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Tom are joined by Gil Hanse to talk through his design work at Ohoopee Match Club and Les Bordes New Course. Gil talks about his fantastic r...
228 - Return of Anthony Kim w/ Paolo Uggetti
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Bruce are joined by Staff Writer for ESPN Paolo Uggetti to help bring ot life the story of Anthony Kim and his return to golf last weekend i...
227 - America Tour Diaries part 2 w/ Ryan Noades
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Sam are joined by Ryan Noades, the managing director of the Addington to talk through their recent trip the USA - part 2. We cover all thing...
226 - Old Barnwell pt II w/ Brian Schneider & Blake Conant
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
225 - Course Diaries: Old Barnwell w/ Nick Schreiber
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
224 - America Tour Diaries part 1 with Ryan Noades
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pe...
Cookie Crumbs #10 - David Davis from episode 055
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David chats through his time at Cypress Point Send us a message if you liked the showIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on ...
223 - Course Diaries: Tree Farm w/ Zac Blair
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
222 - An East coast swing in Ireland
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Tom podding live from Dublin airport after 4 days in the Emerald Isle. A visit to Kirkistown Castle, Co. Down, Portmarnock & Corballis. ...
221 - (a) breakthrough win for Dunlap
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
220 - January Blues
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam, Tom & Bruce catch up briefly to talk through the latest happenings. Sam & Tom - severely jet lagged and operating on 30% after their whir...
219 - Course Diaries Sunningdale Heath w/ Kristian Baker
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
218 - Year End Appraisals
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Final episode of 2023 brings an exciting announcement. We are thrilled that FootJoy are officially partnering with us! An iconic brand, incredible pro...
217 - Mik Wells
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Golf course construction guru Mik Wells joins us this week to talk about his career in golf course construction, how that work has evolved in recent y...
Cookie Crumbs #9 - Tom Coyne from episode 012
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message if you liked the showIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us a...
216 - Rollback Announcement
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam, Tom & Bruce get together to recap the days major announcement from the USGA and the R&A related to the 'ODS' changes affecting ...
215 - Shell's Wonderful World of Golf
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam, Tom & Bruce are held up in the warmth of the Woburn clubhouse as they talk about exhibition golf (following on from the latest and somewhat d...
214 - Course Diaries: Alwoodley w/ Tom Irwin
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam sits down with owner of National club Golfer - Tom Irwin - to talk about the history of Alwoodley Golf Club. The first design by Dr Alister Macke...
213 - Course Diaries: Crosland Heath
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A fresh course diaries takes Sam up to Huddersfield where he gets to visit Crosland Heath. A MacKenzie course which he's been keen to see for som...
212 - Eclectic 18: Zane Scotland
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A good friend of the jar, the youngest person to ever qualify for The Open, sky sports presenter, radio commentator, and coach - Tom sat down with Zan...
Cookie Crumbs #8 - John McLoughlin on Leadership in Greenkeeping from ep 158
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Course Manager at Wallasey Golf Club - John McLoughlin - joins us for a chat about his career, what has led him to working back on The Wirral and his ...
211 - Alistair Beggs on Agronomy
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Head of Sustainable Agronomy Services at The R&A, Alistair is one of the country's leading experts on turf. The vital ingredient for all golf...
210 - Tom’s Birthday & TGL news
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Code: pod10 for 10% off our latest range of merchandise when you spend £50 or more. A fairly uneventful morning celebrating his 38th birthday sees ...
209 - Player Profile: Sir Michael Bonallack OBE w/ Peter Dawson CBE
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Bruce are joined by Peter Dawson CBE to talk about the life and career of Sir Michael Bonallack OBE. Arguably Britains best ever amateur ...
208 - David Bonsall
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From our time up in St Andrews for the Walker Cup, Sam & Bruce sit down with David Bonsall to talk about his work in the game, from university gol...
207 - Course Diaries: Portstewart
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a recent visit to Northern Ireland, Sam, Tom & Charlie dropped by Portstewart. Often known as something as a 'hidden gem', the club n...
206 - Building a retro bag w/ James Day from Sounder Golf
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the lead up to our collaboration event at West Byfleet on the 19th October with SounderGolf, we sit down with James Day to run through the ...
Cookie Crumbs #7 - Ronan Rafferty on the Ryder Cup
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the recent fun of The Ryder Cup at Marco Simone, it got us thinking about this episode with one of our favourite all time guests. One of our an...
205 - Ryder Cup Recap
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam, Tom & Bruce convene for a rambling recap of the action at the weekend at Marco Simone in Rome. We'll save the hat puns this time, but it...
204 - Ryder Cup Special
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce, Sam & Tom discuss the history of the Ryder Cup through three lenses. Sam discusses the importance of the Captains in previous Ryder Cups, B...
203 - Course Diaries: Worcestershire Golf Club
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with friend GCA guru and member of The Worcestershire - David Thomas - to hear more about the history of the oldest club in our own county...
202 - Post-BMW Catch Up
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom, Bruce & Sam talking about a wide range of topics in here. Travels through France, takeaways from the BMW and looking ahead to the Ryder Cup, ...
201 - Course Diaries: Les Bordes
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Bruce catch up with Jack Laws, Director of Golf at Les Bordes in France. Les Bordes has recently made some big waves with the introduction...
Cookie Crumbs #6 - Babe Didrikson Zaharias with Susan Cayleff from episode 099
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A snapshot from Podcast 99 with Susan Cayleff discussing the remarkable acievements of Babe Didrikson Zaharias. Send us a message if you liked the sho...
200 - 49th Walker Cup Recap from St Andrews
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A momentous occasion, recorded from historic St Andrews, with none-other than the OG Callum Wing returning to the podcast. Sam, Tom, Bruce and Cal ch...
199 - Wandering Thoughts
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce, Sam & Tom chat through all things topical in the game of golf, from the Tour Championship to the Walker Cup. Show Notes:On Tuesday 29th of...
198 - Philip Truett
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the celebrations at Walton Heath for the AIG Women's Open we managed to find some time to sit down with - revered golf historian and c...
197 - Course Diaries: West Byfleet w/ Richard Pennell
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Special anouncements: Sounder x Cookie Jar Retro Day @ West Byfleet 19th October: https://cookiejargolf.com/cookie-jar-retro-day-west-byfleet/Richard&...
196 - AIG Women’s Open recap w/ Nicola Taylor
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded from the beautiful ladies lounge at Walton Heath, we sat down with member and weekend scorer Nicola Taylor to recap the event, the experience...
195 - Mike Clayton w/ cameo appearances
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Never turn a change down to sit down with Clayts to talk about the game. On Open Sunday we caught up with him to talk about the projects he is working...
Cookie Crumbs #5 - Gil Hanse & Castle Stuart from episode 056
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gil Hanse talks through his experiences working with Mark Parsinen building Castle Stuart Golf Links. Send us a message if you liked the showIf you&ap...
194 - 151st Open from Hoylake - The Final Roundup
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Sam sit down to roundup the tournament at Royal Liverpool Golf Club for the 150th Open. Send us a message if you liked the showIf you&apos...
193 - 151st Open from Hoylake - Bill Longmuir
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom sits down with professional golfer Bill Longmuir to discuss his career in golf and leading the 1979 Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. An...
192 - 151st Open from Hoylake - Day 2
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GIVEAWAY IN THIS PODCAST - details enclosed within. Tom & Sam are joined by returning guest James Day to chat through the events of day 2. Send...
191 - 151st Open from Hoylake - Wednesday Practice
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Tom sit down to discuss The Open from the grounds at Hoylake. Having wandered around all morning and soaked up the play and the atmosphere, ...
190 - 151st Open from Hoylake - Course Manager James Bledge
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom sits down with course manager James Bledge on the Tuesday of The Open to discuss how the course is shaping up and the fantastic work the greens te...
189 - The Great Players of Royal Liverpool with Stephen Proctor
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tw...
188 - Evolution of Hoylake with Joe McDonnell
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cookie Crumbs #4 - Mike Clayton talks through the brief history of GCA from episode 022
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike talks through the transformation of golf course architecture from the earliest professionals to the renaissance in golf course architecture. Se...
187 - Course Diaries: Traigh Golf Club w/ David Shaw-Stewart
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Tom sat down with David Shaw-Stewart, the owner of Traigh golf club to chat through all things 9-holer. It’s safe to say, this little pla...
186 - Tour Diaries - The Outer Hebrides
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Tom chronicle their journey across the Outer Hebrides in a van. Five days , eight courses and a product shoot. Very busy indeed. The courses w...
185 - Colin Sheehan
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huge episode this one. We knew it would be a biggie, colin is a great orator and has a fascinating insight on the game of golf. As head coach for Yale...
Cookie Crumbs #3 - Iona Stephen and her astonishing route into golf from episode 014
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sky Sports presenter Iona Stephen talks through her astonishing ascension through the age of golf and the injury that prevented her from progressing...