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May 2023

181 – Golf history fails with Simon Haines

2023-05-03T07:57:26+00:00May 3rd, 2023|Golf History, Podcasts|

Show Notes from Podcast w/ Simon Haines on some of the great golf history fails  The genesis for this episode came on the 17th January. We had just released our first film from our series in The Netherlands, a homage to work of H.S Colt and his influence on the golfing landscape of Holland. Only 20 minutes after the film was published, Simon Haines - esteemed British golf course history expert - was in the WhatsApp’s suggesting the image we had used of Colt was indeed Vardon. Despite the immediate panic he assured us that this was a [...]

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Cookie Crumbs #1 – Ego with Gio Valiante from Episode 020

2023-05-01T19:30:51+00:00May 1st, 2023|Cookie Crumbs, Podcasts|

Another first for us, we’ll be releasing 'The Cookie Crumbs' to accompany our main podcasts. Perfect for those short journeys or when you only have 5 or 10 minutes spare…Bitesize podcasts from our back catalogue, the pearls of wisdom which risk being lost to time. In our first cookie crumbs, we go back to episode 20 - still one of our favourite episodes of all time - with decorated golf psychologist Dr Gio Valiante on the importance of mastery Vs ego.  For the full episode head to Episode 20 and listen to the whole thing.  [...]

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179 – Mixer & Masters Roundup

2023-05-01T19:25:16+00:00May 1st, 2023|CJG Ramblings, Podcasts|

After our first event of 2023 - the Masters Friday at Blackwell - the boys get together at Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed back in 1215. We recap on the highlights of the mixer and chat about the last few days in Augusta, GA. Regular podcast scheduling will begin again after a short hiatus, even podcasters take annual leave. We hope you enjoy. Latest Products

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April 2023

Masters Friday at Blackwell

2025-01-17T10:50:40+00:00April 16th, 2023|Events, Video|

Our full match report from the event can be found here. Film from our first event of 2023, Masters Friday at Blackwell Golf Club. 44 players from across the country descended on the mIdlands for a traditional club lunch, 18 holes and an evening spent watching the action unfold at Augusta National. Wonderful event, and big congratulations to our winners: 1st Mark Edwards winning a custom fit TaylorMade driver 2nd Rob Griffiths on a playoff Saunders & Long MVP winner: Mike Harris for buying 4 bottles of champagne to celebrate each of his par's on the way round - truly [...]

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Match Report: Cookie Jar Masters Friday at Blackwell

2023-04-09T08:15:26+00:00April 9th, 2023|Blog|

The ‘Cookie Jar Masters Friday’ not only coincided with the Bank Holiday Good Friday, but also the best day of weather Britain had seen so far this year. Our 6th event and 4th ‘Mixer’, Masters Friday event saw 44 golfers from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Blackwell Golf Club for a traditional jacket & tie club lunch, 18 holes of golf and an evening of watching trees fall down at Augusta National.  Everyone congregated outside the clubhouse to take in their first healthy dose of Vitamin D, mingle and enjoy some drinks. The course was looking sharp [...]

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March 2023

Goswick Golf Club

2023-03-16T21:55:49+00:00March 16th, 2023|Video|

Back in October we visited Goswick Golf Club, lying on a remote strip of ground 30 miles north of Newcastle and 6 miles south of Berwick upon Tweed. We're delighted with how this film came out - a break from tradition from our usual films! Goswick is a club with a rich history dating back to 1890. The initial course has evolved over time, steadily stretching northwards with the involvement of James Braid, Willie Park Jnr and more recently Mackenzie & Ebert. Because its slightly off the beaten path, not enough spotlight goes to clubs like Goswick, Seaton Carew or [...]

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178 – R&A + USGA Ball Announcement with James Day

2023-03-16T21:48:08+00:00March 16th, 2023|Bruce's favourites, Podcasts, Tour Takes|

We sat down with equipment expert, golf pervert and good friend James Day  (aka @urbancustomclubs) to discuss the R&A and USGA's proposed changes to the golf ball regulations. We delved into what the new local rule could mean for players, how it might affect equipment manufacturers, and what it could mean for the future of the game. James offered some valuable insights on the topic, drawing on his years of experience in the industry. It was a fascinating conversation that shed light on some of the potential implications of these changes, and we encourage all golf fans to [...]

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177 – Player Profiles: George Knudson with Lorne Rubenstein

2023-03-16T21:35:09+00:00March 16th, 2023|Bruce's favourites, Players, Podcasts, Sam's favourites|

Decorated golf writer, journalist and friend of George's - Lorne Rubenstein - joins the podcast for the first in a new series of podcasts as we delve deeper into understanding some of the more fascinating but often less talked about players throughout history. In this special episode of our podcast, where we're going to dive into the life and career of Canadian golf legend George Knudson. In this episode, we're joined by Lorne Rubenstein, a renowned golf journalist and author who collaborated with Knudson on his classic book "Natural Golf Swing." We'll discuss Knudson's obsession with Ben Hogan, [...]

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February 2023

176 – A budget friendly trip to the US with the Tie Podcast

2023-02-28T05:00:18+00:00February 28th, 2023|Course Diaries, Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts|

Sam & Tom speak to Henry and Walker. A four way chat with two fellow podcasters: The Tie began in 2021 by two collegiate players Henry & Walker who shared a deep love for the game. Not just the competitive elements of the Tour and high ranking Amateur events, but also Course Architecture and the cultural side of the game. This is a beast of an episode. Before Christmas, Sam was a guest on their show talking about some trips in England on a shoestring budget and we were curious what $1,000 would get you for a trip [...]

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