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October 2024

265 – The Yorkshire Challenge

2024-10-05T20:43:42+00:00October 5th, 2024|Course Diaries, Golf Course Architecture, Golf History, Podcasts|

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 download from the much talked about 'Denham Bowl'... Special mention this week to Royal County Down who will be playing host to the Irish Open and what is a very rare chance to see the spectacular links on TV. Latest Products

September 2024

039 – Pinehurst #2 – Working on a US Open course set up with Graeme Roberts (Part 2)

2025-06-03T17:10:12+00:00September 26th, 2024|Golf Badgers, Podcasts|

Our loyal Badgers, you might have wondered where the promised second half of Episode 36 ended up. After a few weeks on the road, travelling up to the Arctic Circle in our camper van, I must admit to the grievous crime of forgetting to post it. Logging into the podcast dashboard, there it was - ready to entertain and educate our legions of Badgers. So I can only apologise for the oversight. Even with the delay, I hope it doesn't reduce your enjoyment of Graeme's experience. It was so interesting to compare the set up of an Open [...]

Musings on the Women’s game in 2024, words by James Burn

2024-09-18T09:58:12+00:00September 18th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

words by James Burn Self-confessed 'Friend of the show' --- While the men’s game flounders in the tiresome impasse between the PGA Tour and LIV, the women’s game is stealing the spotlight with an electrifying year in 2024. Iconic venues, superstars, a thriving amateur game, and matchplay golf at its finest—it’s worth paying tribute to a stellar year. Nelly Korda When it comes to golf, Tiger Woods has set an impossible level of expectation for all future world number ones, across both the men’s and women’s game. Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda have given it an incredible go to reach [...]

An afternoon at Sunningdale Heath

2024-09-10T19:49:40+00:00September 10th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

Sunningdale Heath Golf Club - 11th October, 2024 Now Sold out - please register to be added to our waiting list. #FeelTheJoy in partnership with FootJoy On the 11th October we are putting together a relaxed afternoon of short course fun at Sunningdale Heath. Formerly known as Sunningdale Ladies Golf Club, what this short Harry Colt course lacks in length, it more than makes up for it in intimacy and challenge. While it may have 14 par 3s, we firmly believe the varying lengths and challenges demand you to hit all the shots in the bag (although pulling out [...]

038 – North & back again

2025-06-03T17:11:36+00:00September 4th, 2024|Golf Badgers, Podcasts|

I think most of you are aware that over the past 3 weeks I (Sam Cooper) have been on a trip in my campervan to the Arctic. You'll remember the previous episode with Jerry Mulvihill about Lofoten Links, but perhaps you've also seen the YouTube Vlog series that Bledge and I discuss in the pod. If not, you can find the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PKP4wyE1K8&list=PLm3MFP6NZX3DsZbWVhJE-WI1rZLv_ETL0 In the pod, Bledge and I also discuss the exciting Norvangr project I've been working on alongside Joe McDonnell, Will Eagar and James Day. It's a rather different style of architecture to the one [...]

264 – Curtis Cup Round-up

2024-09-02T09:07:52+00:00September 2nd, 2024|Behind the Scenes, Podcasts, Sam's favourites, Tom's favourites|

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 truly memorable event! Huge congratulations to Catriona and the team on their victory at Sunningdale in the 43rd edition of this prestigious event. Tune in for course insights, player reviews, and a special one-off segment: "Overheard at The Curtis Cup. Latest Products

263 – The Future of Simulator Golf w/ Joe McDonnell

2024-09-02T09:04:51+00:00September 2nd, 2024|Behind the Scenes, Podcasts, Tom's favourites|

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 Sam Cooper& Will Eagar. Exclusively available at Urban Golf in London - the home of indoor golf since 2004 - it will offer unimaginable risk& reward, played on courses that are set in some breathtaking landscapes! Huge credit to Joe, Will & Sam for their vision on this one! Latest Products

262 – AIG Women’s Open recap.

2024-09-02T09:02:49+00:00September 2nd, 2024|Podcasts|

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 atmosphere at the Home of Golf, key storylines from the week, their encounters with several players, and how the drama of the final round unfolded… Latest Products

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