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May 2026

80 – Q & A

2026-05-29T04:00:00+00:00May 29th, 2026|Golf Badgers|

In this episode, Bledge takes center stage to tackle a massive range of questions submitted by our Instagram community.Bledge shares his wealth of experience on everything from the fine details of turf management and the realities of life on the course to career advice for the next generation of greenkeepers. This is a masterclass in the industry from a man who lives and breathes it. Whether you're in the industry or just love the behind-the-scenes of the game, this is a great listen. Latest Products

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375 – Course Diaries: Original Prestwick 12-hole Routing

2026-05-27T04:00:00+00:00May 27th, 2026|Podcasts|

Tom & Sam discuss playing the original 12-hole routing at Prestwick, where the first Open Championship was held in 1860, and how the course has been restored for a limited period. We explain that the layout has been brought back with heavy marshalling, temporary and restored greens, and significant logistical work to keep play safe.We talk through the history of Prestwick and the role of Old Tom Morris in setting out the 12-hole course, how it gave birth to The Open Championship and try to give you a sense as to what the course is like. You can [...]

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Seaton Carew: Story of a Golf Club

2026-05-20T16:08:04+00:00May 20th, 2026|Video|

Seaton Carew stands apart for a number of reasons. Some might think its because of the unique 22 holes on site, facilitating a number of layouts throughout the year, or the fact it's a pure links course shaped by Dr Alister MacKenzie, but most importantly it's serves as a beacon for exceptional golf which remains focussed on being accessible for all and affordable on England's North-East coast. We've loved visiting Seaton for a number of years now, and every time we've been amazed at the improvements that are constantly happening to the course. Alex, Tom and the rest of the [...]

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373 – Donald Ross

2026-05-13T04:00:00+00:00May 13th, 2026|Podcasts|

Sam & Tom both do some homework on Dornoch man Donald Ross, who would go on from an upbringing on the ancient Scottish links to become the most prolific golf course architect in the United States. Designing and working on over 400 courses, his journey is a fascinating one.With the US PGA taking place this week at Aronimink, it is our third instalment on biographies of some of the game’s most celebrated architects.Having studied under Old Tom Morris in St Andrews, a chance encounter with Harvard professor Robert Wilson would see him take the leap of faith and [...]

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Royal Birkdale & Formby – our 2026 Spring Meeting

2026-05-10T17:00:10+00:00May 10th, 2026|Video|

Much like the Sunningdale Foursomes or the Halford Hewitt, the Cookie Jar Spring Meeting has become something of a curtain raiser to the season for many of golf’s biggest nerds. This year, we were fortunate enough to stage it at Birkdale and Formby, just three months before The Open returns to Birkdale. A fairly surreal way to begin the year. It is hard to go wrong with 32 likeminded golf obsessives across two of the country’s finest clubs, but this year was made even better by the company of Mike Howard from Mackenzie & Ebert and Joe McDonnell, who talked [...]

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372 – The Tiger Slam Pt 4: The Masters

2026-05-01T04:00:00+00:00May 1st, 2026|Podcasts|

Sam & Tom sit down for Part IV of their deep dive into the Tiger Slam. 25 years on from the fourth leg of Tiger's historic run — and his sixth major victory overall — we revisit the 65th Masters at Augusta National, where he clinched the infamous Tiger Slam.For more on the Tiger Slam, we highly recommend Kevin Cook’s book, which captures the era in microscopic detail. You can grab a copy here. Latest Products

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April 2026

078 – From Fairways to Football: Inside Man City’s Grounds Team with Daniel Lewis

2026-04-30T04:00:00+00:00April 30th, 2026|Golf Badgers|

Bledge and Dan sit down to explore the fascinating crossover between elite golf and top-level football, diving into the creation of the Blue Exchange and how it’s giving greenkeepers a rare behind-the-scenes look at life inside Manchester City. From matchday pressure to pitch perfection, this one’s all about learning from the very best. Latest Products

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371 – Course Diaries: Royal Birkdale w/ Mike Howard

2026-04-29T18:29:32+00:00April 21st, 2026|Podcasts|

Sam sits down at Royal Birkdale Golf Club with Mike Howard, Senior Design Associate at MacKenzie & Ebert, to discuss his long-standing relationship with the club.A lifelong member with an intimate knowledge of the North West coast, Mike has played a central role in the recent course changes, working alongside Tom MacKenzie to prepare Birkdale for The Open Championship this summer.A longstanding friend of the podcast, Mike brings both insight and perspective to the conversation. Widely respected for his work in golf course design, he is also a fine golfer and a highly regarded figure within the industry. [...]

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