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Floridian Adventures, Pt 1: Streamsong Resort
Welcome to Floridian Adventures, a golf travel series exploring some of the Sunshine State’s finest courses. In Part 1, we dive into Streamsong Resort, a golfing paradise unlike any other in Florida. Streamsong Resort is the only destination in the world with courses designed by three of the biggest names in modern golf course architecture: Red Course – Designed by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (Strategic, rugged, links-style) Blue Course – Designed by Tom Doak (Sweeping elevation, bold bunkering) Black Course – Designed by Gil Hanse (Expansive, dramatic, visually stunning). Unlike the flat terrain typical of Florida golf, Streamsong is built on 7,000 acres of former phosphate mining land, leaving behind sandy dunes, rolling fairways, and breathtaking elevation changes. The resort's strategic design, firm and fast conditions, and pure golf experience make it one of the most unique and sought-after destinations for serious golfers. https://youtu.be/oUfUx25AjG8
292 – Gary Christian
From the mini-tours to the PGA Tour and FedEx Cup Playoffs, Gary Christian's journey is one of perseverance, grit, and determination. Growing up near Croydon, England, Gary pursued his dream through the American college system before embarking on the grueling mini-tour circuit across North America. After years of coming agonisingly close to securing a spot on the Korn Ferry Tour, he adopted a fresh approach—focusing on mental toughness and incorporating tools like visualisation. This shift in mindset ultimately helped him achieve his breakthrough, making history as the oldest rookie to earn a PGA Tour card. Gary's insightful book, Beat The Course, Not Yourself, is available for purchase by the link here. Latest Products
1971 Walker Cup – When David beat Goliath
With just over six months until the golfing world shifts its focus from the pro game to the Walker Cup—one of the game's purest events—at the legendary Cypress Point, the countdown is well and truly on. Walker Cup expert and friend of the Jar, Darragh Garrahy, looks back on the 1971 match at St Andrews, where Michael Bonallack led a supposedly tame GB&I (or just GB, according to Golf World) to a stunning victory over a star-studded US side that hadn’t lost the cup since 1938. ''1971, when David beat Goliath'' words by Dr Darragh Garrahy Table of Contents The 1971 Walker Cup was notable insofar as the American star studded team (Kite, Wadkins et al) were expected to run roughshod over GB&I, yet the hosts pulled off their first victory since 1938, against all odds over [...]
1971 Walker Cup – When David beat Goliath
With just over six months until the golfing world shifts its focus from the pro game to the Walker Cup—one of the game's purest events—at the legendary Cypress Point, the countdown is well and truly on. Walker Cup expert and friend of the Jar, Darragh Garrahy, looks back on the 1971 match at St Andrews, where Michael Bonallack led a supposedly tame GB&I (or just GB, according to Golf World) to a stunning victory over a star-studded US side that hadn’t lost the cup since 1938. ''1971, when David beat Goliath'' words by Dr Darragh Garrahy The 1971 Walker Cup was notable insofar as the American star studded team (Kite, Wadkins et al) were expected to run roughshod over GB&I, yet the hosts pulled off their first victory since 1938, against all odds over the Old Course at St. Andrews. Golf World, in addition to [...]
291 – Padraig Harrington
Sam and Tom sit down with Padraig Harrington—three-time major champion, winner of the Claret Jug in 2007 and 2008 (marking Europe’s first successful defence of The Open since James Braid over a century ago), and USPGA Champion in 2008. Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024, Padraig’s career arc and his ability to compete at the highest level for nearly 30 years is nothing short of remarkable. Latest Products
290 – Course Diaries: Glasgow Golf Club
Founded in 1787, Glasgow is among the oldest clubs in the world, and - uniquely - is the custodian of two courses over 30 miles apart; Killermont in the city centre is its most recent site where the members play much of their golf, as well as the club's own links course on the west coast of Scotland, Glasgow Gailes. Sam is joined by one of the most revered historians of the game and winner of the Murdoch Medal - Nevin McGhee to talk about the last 237 years of history of Glasgow Golf Club - and his book 'Anent Golf'. For more on Glasgow Golf Club please head to their website or social media. Latest Products
