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Match Report: Cookie Jar Masters Friday at Blackwell
The ‘Cookie Jar Masters Friday’ not only coincided with the Bank Holiday Good Friday, but also the best day of weather Britain had seen so far this year. Our 6th event and 4th ‘Mixer’, Masters Friday event saw 44 golfers from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Blackwell Golf Club for a traditional jacket & tie club lunch, 18 holes of golf and an evening of watching trees fall down at Augusta National. Everyone congregated outside the clubhouse to take in their first healthy dose of Vitamin D, mingle and enjoy some drinks. The course was looking sharp following a dreadful month in March which saw a truly biblical amount of rain fall. The normal anxiety about how people will mix and get on with one another quickly faded for the hosts, and seeing people come to their first Cookie Jar mixer on their own, strike up conversations [...]
Goswick Golf Club
Back in October we visited Goswick Golf Club, lying on a remote strip of ground 30 miles north of Newcastle and 6 miles south of Berwick upon Tweed. We're delighted with how this film came out - a break from tradition from our usual films! Goswick is a club with a rich history dating back to 1890. The initial course has evolved over time, steadily stretching northwards with the involvement of James Braid, Willie Park Jnr and more recently Mackenzie & Ebert. Because its slightly off the beaten path, not enough spotlight goes to clubs like Goswick, Seaton Carew or Bamburgh / Dunstanburgh Castle, however this film (and perhaps some more to come) will give you a sneak peak as to what you are missing! https://youtu.be/FTIVP9CXOu8
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 [...]
