May 2025

144 – St. Andrews: The Final Morning of The Open

2025-05-28T16:47:35+00:00May 28th, 2025|Video|

Live from the stands on the right of the 1st tee, Sam & Tom talk through Rory's epic round on Saturday and how the atmosphere here on Open Championship Sunday. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cookie-jar-golf-podcast/id1493651992) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2RhNTEu1xA3I4QpUlHBt8H) ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cookiejargolf/?hl=en) / Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cookiejargolf/) / Twitter (https://twitter.com/cookiejargolf?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) / YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTMcSQBY7eIq1q9DTC50QoA) / Website (https://cookiejargolf.com/)   https://youtu.be/Q7p7V4KwJSM

131 – Eclectic 18: Rob McGuirk – Princes Golf Club

2025-05-28T16:47:10+00:00May 28th, 2025|Video|

We sat down with Rob McGuirk - general manager at Prince’s golf club while we were in Kent for our Spring Meeting to talk about his career in the game, the evolution of Prince’s and of course his rather spicy Eclectic 18!  Rob has a fascinating history with the game, growing up playing to a high standard, turning professional and competing for a living, and more recently running Prince's! his scorecard is a mouthwatering one; #1 Brora #2 Pine Valley #3 Royal County Down  #4 Swinley Forest #5 Royal Portrush #6 Royal St. George's #7 Sunningdale (old) #8 Las Brisas [...]

111 – Professional Tour Announcements

2025-05-28T16:39:52+00:00May 28th, 2025|Video|

Announcements of the new DP World Tour, the SGL, PGL, a PGA rebuttal, removal of green reading books and more. It’s been a few weeks since we all caught up so we wanted to discuss the latest news. Usually aiming for a ‘short-sharp 25 mins’…. This podcast got away from us.  If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cookie-jar-golf-podcast/id1493651992) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2RhNTEu1xA3I4QpUlHBt8H) ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cookiejargolf/?hl=en) / Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cookiejargolf/) / Twitter (https://twitter.com/cookiejargolf?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) / YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTMcSQBY7eIq1q9DTC50QoA) / Website (https://cookiejargolf.com/)   https://youtu.be/cmzSouvQIw8

108 – Zac Blair: The Tree Farm & an English Adventure

2025-05-28T16:39:48+00:00May 28th, 2025|Video|

Tom & Sam catch up with Zac to hear about his latest trip to the south of England playing some of the famous Surrey heathlands as well as the links of the South Coast. It was really interesting to hear about The Tree Farm and the work of Tom Doak & Kye Goalby as the project approaches the build phase. It was a heavyweight itinerary (including Sunningdale, The Addington, Woking, Worplesdon, St George’s Hill, Walton Heath, as well as Rye, Royal St George’s & Deal on the south coast) - made even tougher without a passport! If you've enjoyed this [...]

Gary Wolstenholme Vodcast

2025-05-02T08:00:10+00:00May 2nd, 2025|Video|

Sam & Tom sat down with Gary Wolstenholme at Ganton to talk through his stellar career in amateur golf. In Part 1, we talk through his early life in golf, being the son of a professional golfer, his journey from a 23 handicapper to winning the Amateur at Canton Golf Club. This victory led him to play at Augusta National for the Masters and playing with the great Arnold Palmer. We then dive into his team appearances and beating Tiger Woods in the Walker Cup and Royal Porthcawl.   https://youtu.be/5be7S728-gc

Spotlight with Gary Wolstenholme MBE at Ganton

2025-05-01T14:47:45+00:00May 1st, 2025|Video|

From our time up at Ganton with GB&I's most decorated amateur golfer - Gary Wolstenholme - we managed to talk him into a filmed round amidst the bright yellow gorse. Ganton is a place of huge significance for Gary, not just where he won The Amateur Championship in 1991, but also where he played Walker Cup and Home Internationals. A happy hunting ground indeed. Over/under 73.5 is the target!   https://youtu.be/RG4wr7tytUw

Understanding Movement in the Golf Swing with Mark Bull

2025-05-01T14:46:16+00:00May 1st, 2025|Video|

Filmed at Cumberwell Park, this session with performance and movement consultant Mark Bull explores how subtle changes in footwork and balance can impact your entire golf swing. Using motion capture data, Mark walks Bruce through how the position of the lead foot influences pelvis movement, rotation, and ultimately swing efficiency. This video dives into the why behind movement patterns and challenges common assumptions in golf instruction. Ideal for players and coaches interested in a more holistic and informed approach to performance.   https://youtu.be/l_cKKhVBHFw

Dr Mark Bull: Movement, Mastery & Meaning

2025-05-01T14:48:50+00:00May 1st, 2025|Video|

Bruce & Tom sit down with movement expert and performance consultant Mark Bull at the stunning Cumberwell Park. From junior golf memories in Somerset to biomechanics labs and Ryder Cup insight, Mark takes us on a journey through his holistic philosophy on coaching, movement, and human performance. We explore why technique isn’t everything, how beliefs shape behaviour, and why the best swing thoughts might be no thoughts at all. There’s chat about caffeine, chaos theory, kinematic sequences, and even the art of drawing leaves with his daughter. Plus, reflections on Luke Donald, Johnny Wilkinson, and why comfort is the killer [...]

Spotlight: Sam at Royal Cinque Ports

2025-05-01T14:42:56+00:00May 1st, 2025|Video|

The first episode of our new series, 'Spotlight' – an ‘Every Shot At’ style video with no distractions, just pure golf, a simple over/under target and noise of waves lapping at the shore. Sam takes on Royal Cinque Ports (aka Deal) with retro clubs and his persimmon woods the day before our Retro Day at Prince’s, aiming to break 80.5. Sit back and enjoy 30 minutes of ASMR golf as he flushes his way around RCP during golden hour.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWRfvhSKEks

March 2025

Floridian Adventure Pt 4: TPC Sawgrass

2025-03-12T15:19:35+00:00March 12th, 2025|Video|

The final stop on our Floridian Adventure takes us to the crown jewel of the state’s public golf and the stage for this week’s Players Championship. Built on 415 acres of swamp for just $1, TPC Sawgrass redefined tournament golf. The Tour’s goal was simple—create a ‘Stadium Course’ where fans could get closer to the action. Pete and Alice Dye made it happen, sculpting a layout that blends bold earthworks with razor-sharp strategy. Every shot at Sawgrass is a test. The best angles flirt with danger, while safer routes leave tougher tasks ahead. It’s strategic, punishing, and never short on [...]

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