Guests of the Pod
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
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 [...]
