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March 2026

Wallasey Golf Club: Story of a Golf Club

2026-03-24T17:00:21+00:00March 24th, 2026|Video|

We’ve been drawn to the links of Wallasey Golf Club for quite some time. Situated on the rugged edge of the Wirral peninsula, it is a club steeped in the very fabric of golfing lore. Not only is it the proud birthplace of the Stableford scoring system - pioneered by Dr. Frank Stableford in 1932 - but it also holds a timeless connection to Bobby Jones, who famously graced these fairways to qualify for the Open Championship during his legendary 1930 Grand Slam year. Yet, what makes Wallasey so compelling today isn't just its illustrious history. In recent years, the [...]

366 – Course Diaries: Wallasey Golf Club

2026-03-24T05:00:00+00:00March 24th, 2026|Podcasts|

Ahead of our Story of a Golf Club film over on YouTube, Sam & Tom sit down with Wallasey club archivist Simon Coombs to talk about the fascinating history of the club. Starting with the foundation of the club, to the design of Old Tom Morris and the golden age greats that followed him, Bobby Jones' round in Open Qualifying on his march to completing The Grand Slam, as well as Wallasey member Dr Frank Stableford's defining contribution to the club game with the invention of the Stableford scoring system on the second tee just a year later. Simon [...]

A Golf Journey Through East Anglia

2026-03-17T17:00:59+00:00March 17th, 2026|Video|

Sam and Tom set the sat nav due east for two days of golf across East Anglia. First up is Sheringham, one of the Top 100 courses in England, where we sample some of the most dramatic coastline you can play alongside in British golf. After an overnight stay in Great Yarmouth, we visit Great Yarmouth & Caister, a fascinating course that weaves its way inside and outside the racecourse, before finishing the trip at Flempton, a delightful J.H. Taylor-designed nine-holer on the outskirts of Cambridge. A huge thank you to the clubs for hosting us. We had a fantastic [...]

365 – Ian Baker-Finch

2026-03-17T05:00:00+00:00March 17th, 2026|Podcasts|

Sam sits down with 1991 Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch. A player whose name is woven into both the history of the game and the soundtrack of its most memorable moments.Best known for his remarkable victory at Royal Birkdale, Ian’s story extends far beyond that week in 1991. After his playing career, he became one of golf’s most recognisable and respected broadcasters, spending more than 25 years behind the microphone calling some of the sport’s most dramatic moments for audiences around the world.In this conversation, Ian reflects on his journey through the professional game, from the pressure and triumph [...]

075 – Sunningdale Showdown: Old vs New

2026-04-29T18:29:47+00:00March 17th, 2026|Golf Badgers|

Sam and Bledge sit down to relive the magic of Sunningdale, diving deep into a head-to-head match play battle between the Old and New courses. From iconic par 3s to strategic masterclasses, they break down every hole, debate design brilliance, and celebrate one of golf’s greatest 36-hole venues. Latest Products

364 – 92nd Sunningdale Foursomes

2026-03-13T20:00:00+00:00March 13th, 2026|Podcasts|

Sam & Peter sit down to discuss this year's Sunningdale Foursomes. Peter was our man on the ground following all the action. Congratulations to Jamie McGeoch and Ellie Lichtenhein on surviving seven rounds of match play to win the 92nd Sunningdale Foursomes.Ellie is the first Sunningdale member to win the event since 2009 - a fitting finish to one of the finest weeks in the British golfing calendar. Latest Products

362 – Pete Dye (pt 1): ‘The Kid Who Played With Clay’

2026-03-03T05:00:00+00:00March 3rd, 2026|Podcasts|

Pt 1 of our 2 part special on the life and legacy of Peter Dye: 1925 - 2020. In part one, Tom takes us through the first 38 years of the life of Pete Dye, beginning with his early years in Ohio and growing up on a course built by his father Paul. Pete would go on to quite school early, enlist in the Army and take a career defining trip to Scotland with wife Alice. This is part of an exciting series we are running this year where we explore the life and legacy of the architects that have [...]

February 2026

073 – A Q&A With Bledge

2026-02-27T05:00:00+00:00February 27th, 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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