Sam & Bledge sit down to reflect on their latest adventures at the Blackwell Foursomes and RNGC. They explore how golf course architecture — from bunkering to subtle design shifts — continues to evolve, challenging both everyday golfers and the game’s elite. Latest Products
Sam & James sit down to discuss their much anticipated return after their hiatus with some exciting news! Now part of the Cookie Jar Golf, the team will be helping with editing and publishing of episodes, while still keeping the same great insight and lo-fi jazz intro that listeners will be familiar with. In this episode, Sam & James talk about what's been going on with them, the exciting news and of course the rdrought which has taken many courses to the edge this spring. Latest Products [...]
Words by Peter Handcock Five Holes I Can’t Stop Thinking About It’s no secret that I live and breathe golf. As someone who works at the Jar, and a fully-fledged golf nut for over a decade prior, I spend a lot of time immersing myself in the world of courses and design. But what truly captivates me is the variety within the sport — how, at the best courses, rarely do two holes ever feel quite the same. I find myself thinking about specific holes all the time. Earlier this month, I took a short trip to Scotland [...]
We first ran this feature all the way back in 2020. Since then, much has happened in the world of golf, none more so than the rampant demand to play some of the finest and most storied venues across all corners. So, given the GB&I rankings have each been updated in recent months, with Top100GolfCourses.com changing theirs this week, we thought we’d see what's happened and how they all stand up against each other. As a recap for those that weren’t with us back in 2020, here’s a refresh on how this is calculated: We take the rankings [...]
With just over six months until the golfing world shifts its focus from the pro game to the Walker Cup—one of the game's purest events—at the legendary Cypress Point, the countdown is well and truly on. Walker Cup expert and friend of the Jar, Darragh Garrahy, looks back on the 1971 match at St Andrews, where Michael Bonallack led a supposedly tame GB&I (or just GB, according to Golf World) to a stunning victory over a star-studded US side that hadn’t lost the cup since 1938. ''1971, when David beat Goliath'' words by Dr Darragh Garrahy [...]
There’s something poetic about the Six Nations. For me, the six nations always starts in the depths of the cold, dark winter. But as the weeks go by and the ever dwindling possibility of Wales winning the six nations fades, a new excitement arises. The dawning of the golf season. For whilst the six nations begins in February in Winter, it ends in April and the shoots of Spring emerge - indicating the beginning of grass growth, the longer days and the start of the golf season. The six nations also brings the clash of rugby titans, the pilgrimage [...]
Please note that this event is now an optional Retro Day, with prizes up for grabs for both the overall and the best score with retro clubs. Back by popular demand, our second Retro Day of the year takes us to the brilliant Reigate Heath. This superb 9-hole course, with two sets of tees for variety across 18 holes, promises an afternoon of nostalgic golf. For just £60, enjoy golf followed by a BBQ beneath the iconic windmill, accompanied by beers and some prizes. For those brave enough, dust off your Ben Sayers blades and Pringle jumpers, as pre-1999 [...]
Spend the day at one of our absolute favourites – Formby Ladies, a 5,300-yard heathland gem that’s as enjoyable as it is unique. Before your round, unwind with a proper afternoon tea in the newly refurbished clubhouse. At £100 for the day, it’s a brilliant opportunity to experience one of the most charming courses in the country. Cost: £100
Join us this autumn at Little Aston for a proper day of putting, lunching, and camaraderie. For £125, enjoy 18 holes on one a Colt/Vardon layout, followed by a jacket-and-tie lunch in the clubhouse – the kind of lunch you don’t rush. The day concludes with an afternoon putting competition and drinks on their infamous putting green. Plus, you’ll take home some quality merchandise to remember the occasion. Cost: £125
Sunningdale Heath may be a par 58, but don’t be fooled – it’s a real long iron test and far from easy despite the yardage. Designed by Harry Colt, this charming course offers a quick round, typically wrapped up in just 2.5 hours, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the best bacon roll in the game and a bit of cornhole afterwards. The event was so much fun last year, we had to do it again. All this for just £50 – a perfect afternoon. For a taste of what’s in store, check out our last year’s event here. [...]
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