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296 – TPC Sawgrass: A Story of The Players Championship
Sam and Tom catch up in the office to talk about the history of The Players Championship. First played in 1974 during Dean Beman’s first year as the PGA Tour’s second commissioner at Atlanta Country Club, it’s a fascinating story of how his vision for a flagship event for the tour became a reality, including the unveiling of the Stadium Course and refinements that would make it become what it is today. Be sure to check out our YouTube film from TPC Sawgrass, airing at 7 PM on Tuesday, 11th March. A link to the channel can be found here. Latest Products
A Unique Contest Ahead of Its Time
words by James Burn While The Players happens this week over in Ponte Vedra Beach, another tournament will be taking place in the leafy suburbs of London, long regarded as the curtain raiser for the season. For those wishing to keep an eye on results and the draw, please hit the link here. Friend of Jar - James Burn - took to his macbook to write a few words about the history of the event and what makes it so unique. Table of Contents A Unique Contest Ahead of Its Time March 25th, 1934: Horton Smith won the inaugural Augusta National Invitational with a score of 4 under par, earning him $1,500. Financier Clifford Roberts finally convinced his fellow Augusta National co-founder, Bobby Jones, to rename the competition The Masters in 1939. It has since grown to [...]
295 – Scott Cowx (pt 2)
Part 2 of Bruce's chat with swing guru - Scott Cowx - taking a closer look at his philosophy on the swing and how it applies to the club player. For more on Scott, head to his website here or his social media. Latest Products
294 – Scott Cowx (pt 1)
Bruce catches up with renowned swing coach - Scott Cowx - to dig into his philosophy on the swing, coaching, the evolution of the swing and how he works with players around the world. Not only that, but he has also been helping troubled souls like Bruce for several years now... For more on Scott, head to his website here or his social media. Latest Products
293 – Course Diaries: Cabot Citrus Farms w/ Mike Nuzzo
Sam is joined by Mike Nuzzo - Course Architect, beer savant and aerospace engineer in a previous life - to talk about all things Cabot Citrus Farms. Mike was responsible for the Squeeze & the Wedge at the new cabot development, a 10 hole half par course ands the short illuminated par 3 course. Some of the most fun you can pack into 100 acres! We also talk about the history of World Woods, and the work on The Roost which Mike was responsible for. Mike's social can be found here Latest Products
Floridian Adventures Pt 2: Cabot Citrus Farms
Previously known as World Woods in Florida, Cabot acquired the resort in 2022 and have breathed new life into this rolling piece of land on an otherwise flat state in the US. Now home to two championship courses; - The Karoo, designed by Kyle Franz was opened in 2023 is on the site previously known as 'Pine Barrens'. - The Roost, designed by Ben Cowan-Dewar, Mike Nuzzo, Kyle Franz, Ran Morrisett & Rod Whitman on the site previously used for 'Rolling Oaks'. In addition to that, there's 'The Squeeze' - the 10 hole half par delight, and 'The Wedge', an 11 hole illuminated par 3 course. Big thanks as always to our friends at Halcyon Golf Travel and FootJoy for sponsoring this series! https://youtu.be/_FjXWPXq6fs
