The whole squad get together for to catch up on the action at Whistling Straits. A warts and all discussion on whether statistics tell the whole story or whether the Europeans were just unlucky in Wisconsin. Latest Products Your bag? [contact-form-7 id="850" /]
Tom and Bruce reflect on the exciting final day of the BMW Championship at Wentworth, which brought an end to the automatic qualifying for Team Europe. With Skipper Harrington having announced his three wildcard picks soon after the BMW’s conclusion, the time is nigh for some rampant speculation and conjecture about how the finalised European and American teams will stack up against one another at Whistling Straits... Latest Products Your bag? [contact-form-7 id="850" /]
Tom & Sam catch up after a heavy week of televised golf…. An outstanding Solheim Cup, a slightly less inspiring Tour Championship, as well as some excitement before the final Ryder Cup picks are made! Latest Products Your bag? [contact-form-7 id="850" /]
The whole squad get together for to catch up on the latest Tour action. Annihilation of Caves Valley, a blistering putting performance from Patrick Cantlay and the incessant chanting of Brooksy. We also look ahead to the Ryder Cup, and some of difficult decisions facing Capt’s Stricker & Harrington…. Latest Products Your bag? [contact-form-7 id="850" /]
words by Tom On a crisp, sunny Tuesday in September, we were on our way home from a few crazy days in Surrey, where we we treated to some of the finest golf this country has to offer. It is no secret that the heathlands of Surrey house some of the most spectacular and prestigious golf courses in England, but perhaps what is a secret, are the courses that are too often overlooked on a trip to this Mecca of English golf. After 72 holes in the previous 60 hours, both of us were regretting the previous commitment to [...]
Words by Sam Of the many hallmarks of the quintessential British Golf Club - the musty smell in the locker room, tongue and groove panelling in the bar, hair combs drowning in blue barbicide next to a vintage bottle of talcum powder in the shower room - one small golfing tradition seems to be in decline. Kummel, an aniseed and caraway infused liqueur has been loitering around our clubhouses, keeping golfers hydrated, stomachs-settled and their first-tee nerves at bay for over a century now, but there is a serious cloud hanging over the future of this famous spirit [...]
It is upon us. A long-awaited (three years !!!) cup is finally here, and with it, comes a rundown of all the storylines and speculative predictions you need to know before sitting down to watch it. Previewing an event as complex as the Ryder Cup isn't easy, but I'll do my best to break it down for the avid and casual viewer. In an attempt to do this, I'll start with the most straightforward aspects of the event, and the more involved parts I'll work up to for the nerdiest amongst you. The course Whistling Straits, Kohler, WI. [...]
Bruce & Tom had the opportunity to sit down with World renowned architect Martin Ebert from MacKenzie & Ebert. We talk through his route into golf course architecture, history of the great architects and courses that Martin has been working on. Having learnt his craft with Donald Steel, Martin and his partner Tom Mackenzie have worked with 198 courses since 2005 when they founded Mackenzie & Ebert. 17 of which feature in the World Top 100 lists, and a staggering 7 of the current 10 Open rota venues - it certainly provides the perfect backdrop for a fascinating [...]
Episode 100 is a course diaries feature from Bruce & Sam's time down at Burnham & Berrow, playing foursomes golf in the Brent Knoll Bowl. Incredible fun out on the links in arguably the purest form of the game... We talk about the course, the influence of the early greats like JH Taylor & Colt, recent alterations by Mackenzie & Ebert and we discuss the format itself. hello and welcome back to the cookie jar golf podcast I'm Sam Williams and it is a great privilege to introduce my foursomest part of last weekend Bruce Fitzpatrick to the [...]
Babe Zaharias is a figure in the game with a career that is quite simply incredible. Her story is one of enormous achievement, not just in the game of golf but as a multi-discipline athlete. She overcame sexism and prejudice, she challenged stereotypes, she influenced the women's game in a way like no one else, and set records which still stand today. Susan Cayleff is a pulitzer prize nominee who has dedicated endless time to researching and documenting Babe's career, and this podcast gives you some colour and context around the rich tapestry of her life. Sadly, babe died [...]
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