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February 2026

359 – 652 Courses in 365 Days – Josh Simpson

2026-02-04T18:33:51+00:00February 4th, 2026|Podcasts|

Josh Simpson joins the podcast (a.k.a 'the Ginger Golfer') to talk about his world record breaking effort over the last 12 months playing 652 courses in a year, eclipsing the previous 581 World Record. We talk about Josh's introduction to the sport, and how he turned a tragic chapter in his life into a force for good, raising nearly £100,000 for two wonderful charities: Macmillan Cancer Support and Tapping House. We've put the link for further donations here so you can contribute to the money raised. We also discuss the trials and tribulations of life on the road, some of his favourite courses [...]

January 2026

358 – Richard Pennell on ‘Common Grounds’

2026-01-28T16:10:11+00:00January 28th, 2026|Book Reviews, Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts|

Sam sits down for a catch-up with friend of the pod, West Byfleet membership secretary and exceptional writer Richard Pennell. Together, they cover a wide range of topics, including Richard’s latest book, Common Grounds, which chronicles his journeys to some of the rawest and purest forms of the game. Building on the success of his first book - Grass Routes - you can secure a copy through the wonderful folks over at Grant Books here. Latest Products

2026 Club Championship, Match Reports

2026-02-20T12:31:32+00:00January 20th, 2026|Uncategorized|

It’s no secret we play plenty of golf, but until now it’s been done a little too casually. Cards not entered, swinging without consequence, and more flagstick gimmes than we’d like to admit. This year, that changes. We’re using our fortunate golf calendars to introduce some proper competition to the Jar, allowing us to stay sharp, and, just as importantly, to stay chirpy when our form is written in ink on the Cookie Jar Club Championship table. Whenever we play together during work, it’s now a match. Singles, foursomes, the occasional triangular. Nine holes minimum, but any length [...]

356 – Course Diaries: West Sussex w/ Tom MacKenzie

2026-01-19T08:55:46+00:00January 19th, 2026|Course Diaries, Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts|

Sam & Tom head to where it all began for the British motorway service station: Watford Gap. Not only the official north–south divide, but the birthplace of what has grown to become a staple of travel culture in Great Britain — none more so than in our world of planning stops at service stations on the road to and from the links. This is an episode we’ve wanted to do for some time. And while the connection with golf is extremely tenuous, it’s fascinating to explore the evolution of the motorway service network — from the early days [...]

355 – Motorway Services & Golf

2026-01-13T09:54:25+00:00January 13th, 2026|CJG Ramblings, Golf History, Podcasts|

Sam & Tom head to where it all began for the British motorway service station: Watford Gap. Not only the official north–south divide, but the birthplace of what has grown to become a staple of travel culture in Great Britain — none more so than in our world of planning stops at service stations on the road to and from the links. This is an episode we’ve wanted to do for some time. And while the connection with golf is extremely tenuous, it’s fascinating to explore the evolution of the motorway service network — from the early days [...]

354 – Jean van de Velde

2026-01-04T21:06:46+00:00January 4th, 2026|Players, Podcasts|

Sam talks to Jean van de Velde about his career in the game, which began as a six-year-old in Mont-de-Marsan, in the Pyrenees in south-west France. Growing up in the era of persimmon drivers and balata balls, Jean turned professional in 1987 and went on to compete at the highest level of the game for several decades. He is perhaps best known for his performance at the 1999 Open Championship at Carnoustie, where he slept on a five-shot lead going into the final round. Jean has also been involved in the administration of the game and was instrumental [...]

353 – Kington Course Diaries

2026-01-04T21:04:59+00:00January 4th, 2026|Course Diaries, Podcasts|

Sam & Tom sit down to discuss their recent trip to Kington in Herefordshire. The highest course in England, Kington offers spectacular views and great architecture from C. K. Hutchison. We talk tangential historic tidbits and the style and playability of the course. Latest Products

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