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Autumn Meeting at Little Aston – 24th September 2025
Our visit to Little Aston was one for the books. The Colt/Vardon layout was in superb condition and served up just the right balance of challenge and charm. After the morning round, we settled into the clubhouse for a proper jacket-and-tie lunch. The food was spot on, the conversation even better, and the atmosphere exactly what you’d hope for from a classic golf club. The day wrapped up with our much-anticipated putting knockout on Little Aston’s famous green. It was competitive, hilarious, and surprisingly tense at times. A huge thanks to everyone who joined us. Great golf, great company, and a putting finale we’ll be talking about for a while.
Afternoon at Sunningdale Heath – 3rd October 2025
Sunningdale Heath may be a par 58, but don’t be fooled – it’s a real long iron test and far from easy despite the yardage. Designed by Harry Colt, this charming course offers a quick round, typically wrapped up in just 2.5 hours, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the best bacon roll in the game and a bit of cornhole afterwards. The event was so much fun last year, we had to do it again. All this for just £50 – a perfect afternoon. For a taste of what’s in store, check out our last year’s event here. Cost: £50
A penny for your thoughts, £30 for a round
In the post-Covid world, where green fees are soaring due to golf's popularity boom and an ever-growing appetite among Americans to turn once-in-a-lifetime UK golf pilgrimages into twice-a-year rituals, the era of reasonably priced rounds at Britain’s best courses is, sadly, often a thing of the past. To help combat this, Half Par Kid has compiled a list of Britain’s 20 best value green fees for the year ahead - 10 under £50 and 10 between £50-£100. From off-the-beaten-track 9-hole gems to Top 100 courses that refuse to follow their competitors into eye-watering territory, there’s plenty to explore. Plan your next trip around some of these beauties—you won’t regret it, and your wallet will thank you. Words by Peter Handcock, aka Half Par Kid A penny for your thoughts, £30 for a round Ah, green fees. Once upon a time, you could [...]
287 – Robert Rock pt 2
In part 2, we talk about the Robert Rock Junior Academy, as well his work in coaching some of the game's elite players and how Robert would build his career if he had his time again. A huge thanks to Robert for his time in recording this one with, as well as Little Aston for allowing us to record it at the club. Latest Products
Cookie Crumbs #14 – American Politicians from episode 252
To commemorate Inauguration Day, here is a short excerpt from episode 252 on Golfing Politicians. The episode focused on golfers in UK politics over the years, but this extract highlights US presidents known for enjoying trips to the course during their term. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website Latest Products
286 – Robert Rock pt 1
In this episode, Sam & Tom sit down at Little Aston Golf Club on the outskirts of Birmingham with Robert Rock. A guest who needs no introduction, Robert is a a player who has not only enjoyed a career with exceptional longevity, turning professional in 2004 right through to retirement in 2022 and yet still qualifying in 2024 for the US Open at Pinehurst, he is also regarded as having one of the best swings in the game. In part one we unpack how he learnt the game, his outlook on the swing and some of the highlights from his playing days. Latest Products
