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February 2026

18 Hole Spotlight – Sam at Glasgow Gailes (over/under 77.5)

2026-02-10T17:00:02+00:00February 10th, 2026|Video|

Sam takes on Glasgow Gailes, part of Glasgow Golf Club, set on the Ayrshire coast. Regular listeners to the pod will know that Peter played here in the Tennant Cup in 2025 — the oldest amateur open stroke play event in the game. Gailes was designed by Willie Fernie when the club - founded in 1787 - took on land for a second course along the coastline. It is one of the most comfortable walks in the game, and despite very little change in elevation, the subtle contours, small greens, and a routing that takes you in every direction make [...]

071 – Design, Drainage, and Doing It Right at Formby

2026-02-05T05:00:00+00:00February 5th, 2026|Golf Badgers|

Sam and Bledge sit down to debrief Sam’s latest architectural project at Formby, where bold design meets old dunes. They unpack the seventh hole rebuild, discuss blind shots, CGI flyovers, and why change has to mean something. Latest Products

January 2026

West Sussex Golf Club: Story of a Golf Club

2026-01-20T17:01:29+00:00January 20th, 2026|Video|

We’ve been admirers of West Sussex Golf Club – affectionately known as Pulborough – for some time now. Not only a fierce proponent of two-ball golf and a brisk pace of play, its exceptional heathland course also carries a rich history and, for generations, has been lauded among the finest courses in the world. A par 68 that may look modest on the scorecard, it provides a searching test for the scratch player while remaining relevant and enjoyable for the higher handicapper or older golfer. Every time we drive away from West Sussex, it’s hard to understand why golf ever [...]

069 – Erosion, Evolution, and Excellence at Royal Aberdeen with Richard Johnstone

2026-01-15T05:00:00+00:00January 15th, 2026|Golf Badgers|

Sam and Bledge sit down with Richard Johnstone to discuss his journey from apprentice greenkeeper at Nairn Dunbar to course manager at the world-renowned Royal Aberdeen. They dig into course restoration, greenkeeping philosophy, and the battle to save one of the most iconic first holes in links golf. Latest Products

The Story of Kington: The spotlight that never aired…

2026-01-06T17:00:05+00:00January 6th, 2026|Video|

Sam & Tom made the trip back to Kington Golf Club, 12 months after being completely fogged off, to visit one of the highest 18-hole courses in England. While Kington might sit alongside other hilltop courses, there is a genuine and lasting sense of quality throughout — both in its setting and in the way the golf asks questions of you. The course was originally laid out by Major Cecil Key Hutchison, part of a broader Golden Age cohort that will feature in another video in the coming weeks, with later revisions attributed to the great James Braid. The result [...]

068 – Mowers, Mayhem & Milestones: Part Two with Lee Strutt

2026-01-01T00:00:00+00:00January 1st, 2026|Golf Badgers|

Bledge and Lee sit down for a nostalgic dive into turf machinery—from ancient Matadors to modern marvels like the Baroness Core Collector. The pair reflect on machines that made them sweat, laugh, and sometimes swear, all while sharing tales from storied clubs and wet winter days. Latest Products

December 2025

How Tom Doak Designed Old Petty: The New Course at Cabot Highlands

2025-12-28T18:00:05+00:00December 28th, 2025|Video|

Filmed over three years, this documentary follows the creation of Old Petty, the new Tom Doak course at Cabot Highlands. We go back to the earliest discussions around routing, the breaking of ground, the construction process, the provenance of the site, the architecture and subtle differences with Castle Stuart, and the grow-in of this much-anticipated addition to one of Scotland’s most exciting golfing destinations. Old Petty will not only enhance the Cabot Highlands experience but also strengthen the wider region, attracting golfers for longer stays and contributing to the local economy. A huge thanks to the outstanding team at Cabot [...]

067 – Jim Croxton on BTME, BIGGA’s Big Year, and Why Greenkeeping Needs a Bigger Voice

2025-12-18T05:00:00+00:00December 18th, 2025|Golf Badgers|

Bledge and Jim sit down to talk all things BIGGA—from Jim Croxton’s journey through the PGA and into 14+ years as CEO, to what’s changed behind the scenes over the last 18 months. They dig into membership growth (and the honest “warts and all” survey), how BTME continue to learn keep evolving, why some of the most valuable sessions aren’t always the ones that sell out first, and how a first-timer at Harrogate can get “hooked” for life.   Latest Products

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