October 2024

272 – Halloween Special Eclectic 18: Simon Haines (pt 1)

2024-10-30T21:39:18+00:00October 29th, 2024|Course Diaries, Eclectic 18, Golf History, Podcasts|

In this special two-part podcast, Simon unpacks his Eclectic 18 from holes that no longer exist. Please see our show notes on our blog here to view some of these holes, beautifully compiled by Simon. While the link to Halloween might be tenuous, we hope that doesn't deter you from enjoying what is an exceptional podcast. In the first part, we go through Simon's front nine. Par 34, 2,845 yards 1 - Prestwick - Par 5 - 578 yards 2 - Headingley - Par 4 - 407 yards 3 - Royal St George's - Par 4 - 267 [...]

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271 – Bill Elliott: Sports Journalist (pt 2)

2024-10-29T04:23:28+00:00October 29th, 2024|Course Diaries, Podcasts, Sam's favourites|

In Part 2 of this cracking podcast with Bil Elliott - lifetime sports journalist and editor at Large for Golf Monthly, we talk about the emergence of the European Ryder Cup team, Seve, Tiger and some of the s that surround the industry of golf writing. Latest Products

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270 – Bill Elliott: Sports Journalist (pt 1)

2024-10-29T04:17:19+00:00October 29th, 2024|Course Diaries, Podcasts, Sam's favourites|

Sam sits down for this epic two-part podcast with stalwart golf journalist and Editor at large for Golf Monthly about his career. In part 1, Bill talks about how he came to become involved in journalism, as well as becoming a sports correspondent and ultimately golf. We talk about life on the road, and how he came to become friends with a number of stars on the European tour in a career that spans well over 50 years. Latest Products

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269 – Course Diaries: Knighton

2024-10-16T19:42:02+00:00October 16th, 2024|Course Diaries, Podcasts|

A few announcements on the website and merch front, as well as a recap of our afternoon at Sunningdale Heath. We also get into Knighton Golf Club. Based over on the Welsh border in Powys and dating back to 1906, the club has only 70 members and runs a straightforward honesty box for its visitors. Square greens and a motto, "Far & Sure," might be where the similarities with Chicago Golf Club start and end, but this little community-run club deserves for anyone to stop by and see it for themselves. Latest Products [...]

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268 – Course Diaries: St. Anne’s Old Links

2024-10-16T12:13:59+00:00October 16th, 2024|Course Diaries, Podcasts|

Founded in 1901, St Anne's Old Links - or 'Old Links' as it was known in the early days and still is by the locals, is a George Lowe / Sandy Herd links gem on the Fylde Coast, a stones throw from Royal Lytham & St Anne's. The course used to be occupied by the club that would become 'Royal Lytham' and has a fascinating history of its own! Latest Products

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265 – The Yorkshire Challenge

2024-10-05T20:43:42+00:00October 5th, 2024|Course Diaries, Golf Course Architecture, Golf History, Podcasts|

Sam and Tom debrief on a big few days spent up on the land of Yorkshire. Three days of golf at Lindrick, Ganton & Moortown, as well as a bit of a download from the much talked about 'Denham Bowl'... Special mention this week to Royal County Down who will be playing host to the Irish Open and what is a very rare chance to see the spectacular links on TV. Latest Products

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August 2024

260 – Course Diaries: Seaton Carew

2024-08-16T10:24:13+00:00August 16th, 2024|Course Diaries, Golf History, Podcasts|

Sam sits down during the English Amateur Championship at Seaton Carew for this Course Diaries episode. Alex and the rest of the team at the club are on a journey of taking this historic 22-hole links through phases of constant improvement and in 2024 the club is celebrating its 150th anniversary! Latest Products

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259: Course Diaries – The Addington w/ Ryan Noades pt 2

2024-08-16T10:23:10+00:00August 16th, 2024|Course Diaries, Golf Course Architecture, Podcasts|

In Part II of this Course Diaries two-part behemoth, we talk to Ryan about the restoration work underway at The Addington under the stewardship of Clayton DeVries & Pont. Ryan's passion and enthusiasm, alongside the canvas he has at The Addington, make this the most interesting restoration project in the UK, and quite possibly the world. For more, head to @theaddingtongc or their website www.addingtongolf.com Latest Products

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258: Course Diaries – The Addington w/ Ryan Noades pt 1

2024-08-16T10:22:09+00:00August 16th, 2024|Course Diaries, Golf History, Podcasts|

Live from an undisclosed beer garden in South West London, after an 18-hour day, we finally sat down to record this podcast. A Course Diaries podcast with Ryan was always going to be a long one, so this is a two-parter. We'll be releasing Part II early next week. In this episode, we talk about why The Addington is unique, how the club came into the ownership of Ron Noades and before him Moira Fabes, and much more of the history at The Addington, including the golden years when it was seen as 'the Sunningdale before Sunningdale.' For [...]

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245 – Course Diaries: Golf De Fontainebleau

2024-08-16T10:07:23+00:00August 16th, 2024|Course Diaries, Golf Course Architecture, Golf History, Podcasts|

Sam and Tom recap their magical day spent south of Paris at the enchanting Fontainebleau. The club is situated on a sprawling hunting estate which is home to one of the biggest palaces in all of France, and pre-dates Versailles by over 500 years. Originally founded in 1909 and laid out by Julian Chantepie, Tom Simpson reworked the course in 1920 and is responsible for much of what remains. Only a few modifications to the routing took place in the early '60s by Fred Hawtree, and the club have recently partnered with Clayton DeVries and Pont to further [...]

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