Guests of the Pod
Story of a Golf Club: Kilspindie
Story of a Golf Club: Kilspindie Golf Club Kilspindie Golf Club, often overlooked by visitors drawn to its bigger, and more famous neighbours, sits nestled quietly down a single track road, in the small village of Aberlady, in East Lothian, and maybe… just maybe, that’s a good thing. Kilspindie is the quintessential Scottish golf club, and the lucky visitors who are curious enough to venture off the well-trodden East Lothian path, will be rewarded with what is hidden within. Founded in 1867, The Luffness Golf Club was, at the time, the 35th registered golf club in the world. Back then, the course occupied a different site on the other side of the Peffer Burn, and after 27 years of play the landowner, George Hope, decided to create a new course which was closer to the village of Gullane. This met with disapproval from those who hailed from Aberlady, [...]
Cleeve Hill Golf Club – New owners announced!
On the 22 September last year we released our #savegolfonthehill campaign, and within 24 hours the outpouring of emotion across the golfing community around the world was incredible.The phones were ringing thick and fast with enquiries from people all over the globe, including the press, golf course architects, interested parties and people who just happened to share a special connection with Cleeve Hill - so when we received a call into Cookie Jar HQ on Wednesday evening, much like Keyser Söze revealing his true identity, from the new owner soon to be announced, we couldn't wait to talk more about their plans for Cleeve Hill. The long awaited news on the future of Cleeve Hill is finally here, and the outcome could not be more positive. We were delighted to hear that Nick Hovey, Managing Director for MASHIE golf, and local businessman Sam Foyle will begin the newly [...]
062 – Mike Clayton & Ed Cartwright – Seven Mile Beach & The Golf Club Committee
Great to welcome Mike back onto the pod, with Chairman of Clayton, DeVries & Pont - Ed Cartwright. Not only are we bringing some special news only just announced in the last few hours regarding the new development at Seven Mile Beach in Hobart, but we also talk about the dreaded golf club committee and how that shapes the golfing landscape over time - sometimes for worse, sometimes for better....
Story of a Golf Club: Renaissance
Story of a Golf Club: The Renaissance Club The 2017, 2019, 2020, and - dare we say 2021 - Scottish Open venue that is The Renaissance Club. The brainchild of Jerry Savardi is sandwiched between the venerable Muirfield links, and Archerfield to the East, and designed by the acclaimed architect Tom Doak, opened for play in April 2008. Firstly, the club. Renaissance is exclusivity defined, and you get the sense that you’re in for somewhere very special when you arrive at the 20 ft high wrought-iron gates at its entrance, with the simple button by the side to call for assistance, and when they open you enjoy a slow drive up to the clubhouse while you acclimatise to your surroundings. Caddies in boiler suits are visible with the small number of groupings that are dotted around the opening 6 holes, before you pull in under a large valet [...]
061 – ‘Hats Off to Hatton’
After a great final day out in Abu Dhabi, we get together to chew through the weekends events, including Tyrell Hatton's exceptional final day performance, some mediocrity from the chasing pack, and a few notably absences from the weekends affairs. Also, with the much discussed HBO Tiger documentary now on air in the UK, we offer up our two penneth. Other trivial nonsense discussed includes Bruce's new haircut, Tom confusing himself with the latest caddy line up across the European Tour, and Sam getting shouted down for getting his facts wrong (again).
060 – Tough Scenes & Breadcrumbs
Short - sharp podcast this week with Tom & Sam. A quick recap on the goings on in the world in golf, wit some obscure takes and look back on some of the recent PR disasters! From the PGA to player, we talk about some of the quick PR disasters of 2021 in the game, as well as the concept of leaving breadcrumbs to find your way back with the game.....
