In our 3rd episode from our ‘Story of a Golf Club’ series we head to Royal Liverpool Golf Club (Hoylake), taking in the incredibly rich history and understanding about how the course has evolved over the years. Established in 1869, the course was founded on the same ground also used as a horse racing track, and the internal out of bounds that sits on the right side of the 1st and 16th stands as a monument to its equine ancestry, in addition to a number of other more subtle features through the club and its clubhouse. A number of things strike you when you spend time at Hoylake. Firstly, its proud history with The Open, having held 12 championships throughout its history, has invariably produced the strongest champion golfer of its generation. Past winners like Harold Hilton, Bobby Jones, Peter Thompson, Tiger Woods and Rory Mcilroy have all lifted the [...]

Episode 2 from our ‘Story of a Golf Club’ series takes us inland, to the rich sandy and acidic soil of Woking Golf club. Established in 1893 by a number of barristers from New Temple, in the centre of London, Woking was the first heathland golf club in Surrey. Years before, golf was a pastime enjoyed on the British seaside where clubs had originally formed around the South Coast (namely Royal St George’s, Rye) following the games growth in popularity in Scotland, however inland golf was something of a non-event. In London, things were even worse, where eager golfers resorted to using common land in the city, which was often akin to playing on a mud bath for at least half of the year.  Tom Dunn was credited with the initial layout, and in 1893 the club opened for play, and walking the property at Hook [...]

This is the first episode of our new ‘History of a Golf Club’ YouTube series, where we travel the length and breadth of the UK, sharing the rich tapestry that is the history of golf and the stories and folklore that have become fact, whilst taking an aerial look at course architecture and showcasing the clubs and their unique ethos. Silloth on Solway Golf Club (est 1892) is best known for offering the best value golf experience in UK&I, but this simply does not do the club justice. We spent a day up at Silloth with their members, the secretary Alan, and the club professional and we drove away desperate to arrange our next visit. It stands out for its welcoming and friendly environment, the hugely undulating fairways and above all else the moments where the course reveals itself. Many links courses offer great visibility across the property, [...]

The four cookie jar boys, take on the Macmillan Cancer Support challenge, playing 72 holes in the Longest Day in Golf challenge. Inclement weather and average golf doesn’t stop us from raising money for a fantastic charity! Click here to view our Youtube Channel

The game of Wolf is the best 4-ball gambling format around! Partners are selected on the tee of each hole, the stakes go up, and with that the pressure and intensity! Click here to view our Youtube Channel