Top 100 Clubhouse - Golf Podcast
Episodes
Episode 106: Irish Rankings Updated
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper sit down at Porthcawl to discuss changes to the Irish Rankings. Jasper's three month stin...
Episode 105: Golf Course Architecture from an Amateur Player's Perspective with Luke Hodgetts
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper sit down with amateur golfer and golf videographer Luke Hodgetts to explore the game through th...
Episode 104: Lessons From Playing 1000+ Courses with David Davis
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Top 100 Clubhouse podcast, host James Henderson sits down with David Davis, CEO of Lockhart Travel, for a deep dive into what i...
Episode 103: How Saudi Arabia is Redefining Modern Golf Course Design with Christian Lundin
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James Henderson is joined by renowned golf course architect Christian Lundin for a wide-ranging conversation on ...
Episode 102: How To Understand Golf Course Architecture with Matt Ginella
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James Henderson sits down with Matt Ginella, founder of Fire Pit Productions, previously the Senior Travel Edito...
Episode 101: A Year In Review
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are back at Hadley Wood again to give Top 100 Clubhouse listeners a behind the scenes look at T...
Episode 100: Top 100 Golf Courses Rankings Update
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 99: Will Artificial Turf Change Golf? In Conversation with Paul Jansen
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Top 100 Clubhouse Podcast, Paul Jansen, a golf course architect and founding member of Himalayas Golf, shares his journey and i...
Episode 98: The Lockhart Travel Club with David Davis
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, James welcomes David Davis (CEO Of Top 100 Golf Courses) to the podcast, to talk about The Lockhart Travel Club, and what...
Episode 97: Is Royal Melbourne The World's Best?!
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, James & Jasper catch-up on various goings on from around the golfing world. In particular, they discuss the upcoming ...
Episode 96: David McLay Kidd Returns & Discusses Streamsong Project
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, renowned golf course architect David McLay Kidd, chats with James about his new project at the Streamsong resort in Flori...
FROM THE VAULT - Episode 1: Saudi Arabian Involvement In Golf W/ Josh Ralston
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we revisit one of our early podcasts with Josh Ralston (A lecturer in Christian-Muslim relations at Edinburgh University)...
Episode 95: How Can The USA Win The 2027 Ryder Cup?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James is joined by Matt Ward (Long-Time Golf Journalist) to reflect on the fallout from the recent Ryder Cup in New York. They chat a...
Episode 94: A Golfer's Guide To Utah
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week James sits down with Cody Cunningham (a colleague at Top 100 Golf Course) to discuss the golf scene in his home state of Utah. They chat thr...
Episode 93: Building Broomsedge
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James is joined by Mike Koprowski to discuss his personal journey in building Broomsedge in South Carolina. They talk about his initi...
Episode 92: Golf On The Isle Of Man
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, James & Jasper catch-up and chat through some of their recent golf exploits. In particular, they discuss Jasper'...
Episode 91: Rick Holanda - Building & Maintaining Brazil's Best Golf Course
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, James & Jasper are on the ground at Santapazienza, with agronomist and course manager Rick Holanda. They discuss building and mai...
Episode 90: Designing Dumbarnie
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, James heads to Dumbarnie Links to meet Clive Clarke (Course Architect) and David Scott (General Manager). They discuss th...
Episode 89: What's It Like To Play In The Ryder Cup - With Oliver Wilson
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, former Ryder Cup player Oliver Wilson joins Jasper to discuss his career, and his appearance at the 2008 Ryder Cup, and how it's...
Episode 88: Discussing New Scottish Courses & Our Upcoming Panelist Events
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James & Jasper catchup about some of their recent golf and travel, and discuss some news and notes from around the golf course ar...
Episode 87: Becoming The World's Best Golf Photographer
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Patrick Koenig joins the pod to discuss his journey to golf course photography, his strategies to capture beautiful shots and his fav...
Episode 86: Making Bets With Tiger Woods - Gordon Sherry's Life In Golf
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode James is joined by legendary Scottish golfer, Gordon Sherry, who tells stories from his life in golf, including one memorable experien...
Episode 85: World Top 100 Golf Courses On A Budget
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, James & Jasper discuss our new Value For Money Ranking, which identifies the best Top 100 Golf Courses to play if you...
Episode 84: Chatting Golf With Ian Woosnam (Part Two)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our chat with Ian Woosnam, we dive into his involvement with the stunning Apes Hill resort in Barbados, and ask him some of your questi...
Episode 83: Chatting Golf With Ian Woosnam (Part One)
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a two-part podcast, James & Jasper are joined this week by Woosie (AKA Ian Woosnam) to discuss his career in professional golf, his thoughts on...
Episode 82: Reflection On The Open, and Discussing The Top 100 Panel
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, James & Jasper reflect on The Open Championship, and then discuss some of the controversy surrounding the Top 100 Panel....
Episode 81: Royal Portrush Deep Dive
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, James & Jasper conduct a deep dive into Royal Portrush, the host of this week's Open Championship. They discuss the routing, their...
Episode 80: Designing A Course For The Ryder Cup
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dave Sampson joins James to discuss his life in golf course design. He worked on the redesign at Marco Simone prior to the 2023 Ryder Cup, ...
Episode 79: Our New Canadian Rankings
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew Harvey from Golf Club Atlas joins Jasper to discuss the best golf courses in Canada. Which courses top the list, and does the...
Episode 78: Christian Lundin Talks Through His Latest Design Projects
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Lundin joins the podcast, to talk about The Crownwood Club in Sweden, his collaboration with Henrik Stenson and his work on the MacLeod cour...
Episode 77: Discussing Scotland's New Build Golf Courses
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode James & Jasper discuss all of Scotland's new build golf-courses (1990s Onwards) and their respective merits/faults. They also...
Episode 76: Previewing The US Open At Oakmont
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week James & Jasper talk through the history of the US Open, and why Oakmont is one of the most difficult tests of them all. They also discus...
Episode 75: Reviewing Our Recent Trip To Streamsong
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, James & Jasper discuss their recent trip to the Streamsong Resort in Florida. They review the courses, comment on the...
Episode 74: Discussing Our New World Top 100 Rankings
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode James & Jasper are joined by the CEO of Top 100 Golf Courses (David Davis) to discuss our latest world rankings release. They chat...
Episode 73: The Identity Of The PGA Championship
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, James & Jasper discuss this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. They talk through the event's match-pl...
Episode 72: Our New Great Britain & Ireland Rankings
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, we wrap up our run of UK/Ireland rankings releases by discussing the full GB&I list which is out now. To view the fu...
Episode 71: Discussing Our New Top 100 List For England
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James & Jasper discuss our new England Top 100 Rankings which drop this week. They chat through some notable risers and fallers, ...
Episode 70: Cameron McCormick On Coaching Jordan Spieth
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode James is joined by renowned coach, Cameron McCormick, to discuss his journey to golf instruction and his experiences with Jordan Spiet...
Episode 69: Discussing Our Scottish Rankings
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, James & Jasper discuss our new rankings list in Scotland, which drops this week. Keep your eye on our social media fe...
Episode 67: Whats it like to play Augusta National Golf Club? (Part 1)
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are discussing what it's like to walk the hallowed holes of Augusta National. James is joined by Connor Lewis to discuss his ...
Episode 66: An Overview Of The Golf Betting Industry
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jasper is joined by Mike Verity, who has worked in the golf betting market for many years. He talks through how golf's data revo...
Episode 65: Discussing Our Welsh Rankings
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we preview another rankings release, this time in Wales. James & Jasper discuss some of the ways in which Welsh golf is undervalued, and...
Episode 64: Discussing Our Irish Rankings
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, to coincide with St Patricks Day, we're discussing our new Irish Golf Course Rankings release, which is comprised of three lists: Repu...
Episode 63: The Secrets Of Caddying At A High End Golf Club
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jasper is joined by Morgan Mahalak, who has years of experience caddying at exclusive golf clubs. He talks us through the dos and don&...
Episode 62: Ru McDonald Talks Cruden Bay & Scottish Golf Tourism
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's pod, Ru McDonald (Formerly DP World Tour Social Media Manager) joins Jasper to discuss his home club of Cruden Bay, his new golf h...
Episode 61: DJ Piehowski's Journey To No Laying Up & His Favourite Golf Courses In The World
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, No Laying Up's DJ Piehowski joins the podcast to discuss his journey in the golf industry. He then gives us his thoughts on the ...
Episode 60: Discussing The 2025 PGA Show & An Update On The Ginger Golfer's World Record Attempt
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the last few weeks, James & Jasper headed to Orlando to explore the PGA Show. In this episode, they discuss their thoughts on the experience, a...
Episode 59: The Valley Course At Royal Portrush
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jasper sits down with Gary McNeill (head pro at Royal Portrush) to discuss the changes on the Valley Course, and what it will be like...
Episode 58: Brett Hochstein - Building A Career In Golf Course Design
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jasper is joined by golf course designer, Brett Hochstein. He discusses how his career got off to a rocky start during the 2008 Financ...
Episode 57: Golf In New Zealand
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jasper joins James to discuss his recent trip to New Zealand, and the golf scene on the North Island. He discusses Te Arai, Tara Iti ...
Episode 56: The Most Golf Courses Ever Played In A Year?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jasper is joined by Josh Simpson (AKA The Ginger Golfer) to discuss his 2025 attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most golf...
Episode 55: Park Mammoth Golf Club - A New Approach To Golf Course Restoration?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jasper is joined by Brian Ross, the lead architect involved in restoring Park Mammoth Golf Club in Kentucky. They discuss his journey ...
Episode 54: Walton Heath Golf Club
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James & Jasper got the chance to visit the beautiful Walton Heath, in Surrey, and recorded a brief 15 minute chat in their historic clubhouse. Fo...
Episode 53: Royal Burgess Golf Club - The Oldest In The World
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James chats to two members of Royal Burgess (Willie Finlayson & Dr Douglas Stuart) about the history of this great golf club. Follow us on social...
Episode 52: Discussing Our USA Rankings
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jasper & James discuss our latest Top 100 USA list, and the big runners and riders. They also discuss the future of golf course a...
Episode 51: The Lockhart Travel Club
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, James welcomes David Davis (CEO Of Top 100 Golf Courses) to the podcast, to talk about The Lockhart Travel Club. It is a ...
Episode 50: Year In Review
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James & Jasper reflect on their golf course highlights of 2024, and look ahead to Top100's 2025 plans.Follow us on socials:O...
Episode 49: Foreward Golf - A New Way To Do Club Fitting
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jasper is joined by Chris Birch, who is the first person in the UK to adopt the Foreward Golf model of club fitting. They discuss wha...
Episode 48: Adrian Pepper - The New Course At Sunningdale (Part Two)
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our podcast with Adrian Pepper, we dive into which architect can truly take the credit for Sunningdale New, and how World War 2 ...
Episode 47: Adrian Pepper - The New Course At Sunningdale (Part One)
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode with Adrian Pepper, he gives an introduction into why he has decided to write a book on the history of the New Course, for it&ap...
Episode 46: Responding To Comments About Our California & New York Rankings
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James & Jasper discuss the recent release of new Top 100 lists in California and New York. They go through some of the social med...
Episode 45: Evan Olauson - Maintaining Greywolf
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Evan Olauson joins the podcast to discuss how he is able to maintain Greywolf Golf Course in the Rocky Mountains through the long Canadian ...
Episode 44: Brian Schneider - Building Old Barnwell
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, golf course architect Brian Schneider joins James & Jasper to discuss the building and development of Old Barnwell. He also discu...
Episode 43: The President's Cup Of Golf Course Architecture
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James & Jasper take charge the US and international Teams respectively, and are charged with choosing a golf course from each pla...
The Irish Open 2024 - Top100 on Northern Irish radio station U105
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Top100 team are on site at Royal County Down for the Irish Open 2024. They caught up with U105's Frank Mitchell to chat about what makes UCD ...
Episode 42: Beau Welling - Bluejack National & Working W/ Tiger Woods
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Top100 Clubhouse, James is joined by golf course architect Beau Welling to discuss his illustrious career, his relationship wit...
Episode 41: Robin Sieger - Silent Mind Golf
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Clubhouse, James is joined by Robin Sieger, and they discuss the psychological side of playing golf. They also chat about some ...
Episode 40: John Low - Golf Course Architecture's Forgotten Man (Part Two)
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are joined by Golf Historian Bob Crosby, to discuss the life and legacy of John Low. He was...
Episode 39: John Low - Golf Course Architecture's Forgotten Man (Part One)
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are joined by Golf Historian Bob Crosby, to discuss the life and legacy of John Low. He was...
Episode 38: A fresh perspective on Golf Course Architecture w/ Christine Fraser
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode James and Jasper are joined by Christine Fraser to discuss her unique perspective on golf course architecture. She began her career wi...
Episode 37: Introducing The Editor Of Top100GolfCourses.com
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James is joined by the newest member of the Top100 team, Jasper Miners (AKA Evalu18Golf), to discuss the world of golf course archite...
Episode 36: Wilma Erskine OBE - Bringing The Open to Royal Portrush
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode James Henderson is joined by Wilma Erskine OBE, BEM. Wilma was the manager at Royal Portrush Golf Club for 35 years, and played a key ...
Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal County Down
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode from our NI Golf Road Trip, James chats to the legendary Kevan Whitson; The head professional at Royal County Down Golf Club.They...
Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Portstewart Golf Club
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit Portstewart Golf Club. James Henderson chats with General Manager, David Ma...
Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Castlerock Golf Club
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit Castlerock Golf Club. James Henderson chats with Caddy Master Gordon Patte...
Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal Portrush
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club. This venue will play host to...
Episode 31: Why is Augusta National 12th in our World Rankings?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode to discuss why Augusta National is ranked 12th in our Top100golfcourses.com World Rankings!
Episode 30: Matt Adamski - General Manager at Sweetens Cove
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode James Henderson is joined by Matt Adamski, who is the GM at Sweetens Cove in Tennessee, USA. He talks about how he got the job, and ho...
Episode 29: Tyler Rae - Golf Course Architect & Donald Ross Expert
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James is joined by renowned golf course architect Tyler Rae. Tyler has worked on many high profile restoration projects, and also wor...
Episode 28: Ryan Fox - New Zealand's Top Golfer
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Ryan Fox to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Ryan a pro golfer currently ranked 41st in the world and 1st in New Zealand. He talks about ho...
Episode 27: Colin Burns - Managing Winged Foot
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first new episode of 2024 James is joined by Colin Burns, the former GM at Winged Foot Golf Club. They have a wide ranging discussion about man...
Episode 26: 2024 Preview - Part III
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final instalment of our three-part series. In this episode, we shift our gaze from the past to the future as we look ahead to the great...
Episode 25: 2023 Year End Review - Part II
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Top 100 Clubhouse James Henderson, Simon Holt and David Davis get together to carry out a review of the 2023 golfing year! They chat abou...
Episode 24: 2023 Year End Review - Part I
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Top 100 Clubhouse James Henderson, Simon Holt and David Davis get together to carry out a review of the 2023 golfing year! They chat abou...
Episode 23: Josh Ralston - Saudi Arabian Involvement In Golf
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Clubhouse James is joined by Josh Ralston (a professor at Edinburgh University). They discuss the ongoing LIV/PGA T...
Episode 22: Alessandra Kutz - Being A Female Club Fitter & Playing England's Top100
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Clubhouse, James is joined by Alessandra Kutz. Allesandra played high level golf at college, but then fell out of love with the...
Episode 21: Kyle Cruickshank - Course Manager at The North Berwick Golf Club
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Kyle Cruickshank to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Kyle's a fascinating individual who's worked all over the world from Royal M...
Episode 20: Jim Rohrstaff - Te Arai Links
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Clubhouse, our CEO (Simon Holt) is in New Zealand for a golf trip. He checks in with Jim Rohrstaff, the managing director at Te...
Episode 19: Nordic Special - Frode Hov (Lofoten Links) & Per G. Nyman (Växjö Golf Club)
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Top100 Clubhouse' James is joined by Frode Hov, the driving force behind the sensational Lofoten Links in Norway. They d...
Episode 18: David McLay Kidd - Designing The Castle Course & Dealing With Controversy
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The Clubhouse' James is joined by a Scottish golf architecture legend; David McLay Kidd. The Glasgow-born Kidd founded D...
Episode 17 - Matt Ward - Journalist at 100 Major Championships & 12 Ryder Cup's
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome golf journalist Matt Ward to the Clubhouse. Matt is the top reviewer on top100golfcourses.com, he's played over 2000 golf c...
Episode 16: Patrick Koenig - Breaking World Records With The RGV Golf Tour
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, legendary golf photographer Patrick Koenig joins us in the Clubhouse. We discuss his current endeavour on the RGV golf tour, where he has b...
Clubhouse Special - The Cutting Room Floor - Zac Blair & David Margolis
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of Top 100 Clubhouse called 'The Cutting Room Floor', where we release previously unheard podcast content. In ...
Episode 15: John Caven - St. George's Golf and Country Club
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome John Caven to the Clubhouse. John is the General Manager at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Ontario, Canada. He previo...
Episode 14: David Davis: International Golf Course Rater & Co-Founder of The Lockhart Travel Club
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome David Davis to the Clubhouse. David is a Partner at Top100golfcourses.com and Co-Founder of The Lockhart Travel Club. The 43rd pe...
Episode 13: Kurtis Bowman - Augusta National & La Haciena
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome golf course architect Kurtis Bowman to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Kurtis talks to us about his new design at La Hacienda in Spain; he...
Episode 12: Javier Reviriego - CEO at Real Club Valderrama
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Javier Reviriego to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Javier is currently the CEO at Real Club Valderama, one of the world's Top 100 co...
Episode 11: Chandler Withington - Ryder Cup Preview & Life as a Golf Artist
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Chandler Withington to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Chandler has worked as the assistant pro at Seminole, the number one assistant at M...
Episode 10: Martin Ebert - Renewing & Designing World Class Golf Courses
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Ebert is one half of the legendary design duo 'Mackenzie & Ebert'. In this episode, we discuss his involvement in world class lay...
Episode 9: Bob Ford - Seminole & Oakmont
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with the legendary Bob Ford during our week at the Walker Cup. He told us about his experiences as a club pro at Oakmont and Seminole, an...