Guests of the Pod
178 – R&A + USGA Ball Announcement with James Day
We sat down with equipment expert, golf pervert and good friend James Day (aka @urbancustomclubs) to discuss the R&A and USGA's proposed changes to the golf ball regulations. We delved into what the new local rule could mean for players, how it might affect equipment manufacturers, and what it could mean for the future of the game. James offered some valuable insights on the topic, drawing on his years of experience in the industry. It was a fascinating conversation that shed light on some of the potential implications of these changes, and we encourage all golf fans to give it a listen! For more on James head over to his Eclectic 18 episode! welcome to the podcast an absolute joy to get you guys on really enjoyed chatting to you guys when it feels like ages ago now when did we record the podcast which I would highly [...]
177 – Player Profiles: George Knudson with Lorne Rubenstein
Decorated golf writer, journalist and friend of George's - Lorne Rubenstein - joins the podcast for the first in a new series of podcasts as we delve deeper into understanding some of the more fascinating but often less talked about players throughout history. In this special episode of our podcast, where we're going to dive into the life and career of Canadian golf legend George Knudson. In this episode, we're joined by Lorne Rubenstein, a renowned golf journalist and author who collaborated with Knudson on his classic book "Natural Golf Swing." We'll discuss Knudson's obsession with Ben Hogan, his unique style and fashion on the course, and his friendship with Rubenstein during the writing of their book. George Knudson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1937, and grew up playing golf. He turned pro in 1961 and joined the PGA Tour in 1963, quickly establishing himself as [...]
176 – A budget friendly trip to the US with the Tie Podcast
Sam & Tom speak to Henry and Walker. A four way chat with two fellow podcasters: The Tie began in 2021 by two collegiate players Henry & Walker who shared a deep love for the game. Not just the competitive elements of the Tour and high ranking Amateur events, but also Course Architecture and the cultural side of the game. This is a beast of an episode. Before Christmas, Sam was a guest on their show talking about some trips in England on a shoestring budget and we were curious what $1,000 would get you for a trip round the Carolinas! Stand by for some really surprising picks. We also talk about the collegiate golf scene, podcasting and growing a presence in a world awash with golf podcasts. welcome to the podcast an absolute joy to get you guys on really enjoyed chatting to you guys when it [...]
Tour Journal: Royal Hague (Koninklijke Haagsche)
A continued blog piece to coincide with our filming releases in The Netherlands... in partnership with Day 4: Koninklijke Haagsche (Royal Hague) Pulling into our hotel for the night in Wassenaar (an affluent suburb of Den Haag near the golf course), oddly enough it was the same brand of hotel we stayed in on our first night in Ghent - the sort of chain hotel in the Benelux region you would expect if Premier Inn and Village Hotels had a lovechild - ‘Van Der Valk’. We enjoyed a few scant minutes to throw our bags on the bed, a quick sink-shower and chuck a shirt on our backs. Bruce felt there was time to fill the bath and ring everyone in his phone book for twenty minutes, so after waiting patiently and exchanging pleasantries with Willem ahead of tomorrow, Sam headed back to retrieve Bruce from whatever was taking so [...]
Netherlands Series – Koninklijke Haagsche (Royal Hague)
Our fifth and final stop on our Netherlands series is from the revered Koninklijke Haagsche, a.k.a. Royal Hague. Whilst the club was the first to be founded in The Netherlands, the course that now plays home to the club was the brainchild of a wealthy Dutch-Jewish businessman Daniel Wolf. This club boasts a rich and fascinating history. The course is bold. Huge features, commensurate with the land it sits on and rounds out the final stages of the work of Colt and his associates in the Netherlands. https://youtu.be/nY-DLzD5Amc
175 – Jim Hartsell: When Revelation Comes
Jim joins the podcast this week to talk about his recent book: When Revelation Comes. The book is a story about his travels through Scotland following the tragic death of his son Jordan. Jim is one of the leading authorities on West Coast golf in Scotland, and the various nine hole / honesty box courses that seem to have been walked into existence over recent centuries. The book is hugely emotional, uplifting, and interesting, as well as being a great read on golf travel to some of the more remote corners of Scotland. Listeners can get 20% off this book by using code: '20OFF' at backninepress.com so head on over and make sure you get a copy of this for yourself! Jim also put together an Eclectic 18 for us in anticipation of the pod. His scorecard is attached.
