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250 – Tron Carter (Part 2) – Eclectic 18
Our 250th episode just so happens to be a cracker! The seocnd part of our Eclectic 18 with No Laying Up's Tron Carter. He went all out for this one, and not only that he had to pick his Eclectic 18 only from courses featured on Tourist Sauce. Season 9 of Tourist Sauce has recently concluded which saw the team head back to Australia. His Scorecard: 1. Sheep Ranch 2. Lofoten Links 3. Old Macdonald 4. Bandon Trails 5. Brora 6. Royal Dornoch 7. Pacific Dunes 8. Cruden Bay 9. Lahinch (Old) out: par 35 Halfway house: Nairn 10. Royal Melbourne (East) 11. Royal Adelaide 12. Old Course 13. Pinehurst No.2 14. Pasatiempo 15. Ballybunion 16. North Berwick (West) 17. Royal Melbourne (West) 18. Visby in: par 37 Par 72 Yardage 6,522 Latest Products [...]
249 – Eclectic 18: Tron Carter – Part 1
Tom sits down with Tron Carter from No Laying Up to discuss his eclectic 18. Following the conclusion of season 9 of Tourist Sauce, Tron puts to better his eclectic 18 with the condition the courses he picks can only be from courses he’s played on his travels with tourist sauce. Latest Products
248 – US Open Recap
Bruce, Sam & Tom discuss the US Open and the performances of Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy. They analyze Bryson's win and his growth as a player and person. They also delve into Rory's collapse and the role of Harry Diamond. They debate whether the expectations on Rory are too high and discuss the importance of mental strength in golf. They also touch on the course at Pinehurst and the challenges it presented. Latest Products
247 – Pinehurst: A Guide By Idiots
Sam & Tom dig into the history of Pinehurst and the events that have shaped this resort from its origins as a 'health retreat for those of modest means' to a bucket list destination with 10 courses, and where this week The US Open will take place. Latest Products
246 – Robert MacIntyre
Winner of the RBC Canadian Open chats with Sam on a high from his victory last Sunday, now back in Oban. Latest Products
245 – Course Diaries: Golf De Fontainebleau
Sam and Tom recap their magical day spent south of Paris at the enchanting Fontainebleau. The club is situated on a sprawling hunting estate which is home to one of the biggest palaces in all of France, and pre-dates Versailles by over 500 years. Originally founded in 1909 and laid out by Julian Chantepie, Tom Simpson reworked the course in 1920 and is responsible for much of what remains. Only a few modifications to the routing took place in the early '60s by Fred Hawtree, and the club have recently partnered with Clayton DeVries and Pont to further help develop the course and bring back some more of the Simpson magic. It's a fascinating club, a sensational course, and has a clubhouse that could quite possibly be one of the best in golf! Latest Products [...]
