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042 – Making BIGGA better? – Scott Reeves
Welcome back Badgers, This week we’ve been joined by Scott Reeves, Head of Membership for BIGGA. We try and get to the bottom of what problems the Greenkeeping Industry is facing in Britain - but more importantly, Scott wants to know what you think. Whether you’re a BIGGA member or not, please do follow the link above and fill out the survey. Thanks for listening, Sam & Bledge Latest Products
274 – Dame Laura Davies
Live from the committee room at West Byfleet where 'the Dame' learnt to play much of her golf in her teenage years, we sit down to talk about Laura's career in the game. A few highlights from a career that spans over 40 years of playing golf at the highest level: 87 professional wins worldwide (including 20 on the LPGA & 4 majors) 7x order of merits in a period that spans 3 separate decades Turning pro in 1985, she won ‘rookie of the year', won The British Open in 1986, and the US Women’s Open - her maiden major - in 1987 In 1988 she became the first woman to win on all three major tours in the same calendar year. Even more remarkably, in 1994 she became the first golfer (male or female) to win on FIVE DIFFERENT professional tours around the world in the same [...]
273 – Halloween Special Eclectic 18: Simon Haines (pt 2)
In this special two-part podcast, Simon unpacks his Eclectic 18 from holes that no longer exist. Please see our show notes on our blog here to view some of these holes, beautifully compiled by Simon. While the link to Halloween might be tenuous, we hope that doesn't deter you from enjoying what is an exceptional podcast. In the first part, we go through Simon's back nine. Par 32, 2,456 yards 10 - Sunningdale (New) - Par 3 - 160 yards 11 - Hangar Hill - Par 4 - 430 yards 12 - Chadwick Manor - Par 4 - 365 yards 13 - Sunningdale (Old) - Par 4 - 270 yards 14 - Royal Birkdale - Par 3 - 202 yards 15 - Lido - Par 4 - 404 yards 16 - Augusta National - Par 3 - 145 yards 17 - Swinley Forest - Par 3 - 180 [...]
041 – Part 2 – What’s Been Happening At Birkdale? – Sean McClean
Last week we heard from Royal Birkdale's Course Manager Sean McClean. This week he's back to talk in some detail over the course changes that many of us watched develop over social media. It was an extraordinary amount of work, especially for a course hosting the world's oldest Major Championship in 2026. This year, Sean and his indefatigable team and back at it - completing Phase 2 of an ambitious project. We hope you enjoy the second half of this conversation and, as ever, please do share with anyone else who might too. Latest Products
272 – Halloween Special Eclectic 18: Simon Haines (pt 1)
In this special two-part podcast, Simon unpacks his Eclectic 18 from holes that no longer exist. Please see our show notes on our blog here to view some of these holes, beautifully compiled by Simon. While the link to Halloween might be tenuous, we hope that doesn't deter you from enjoying what is an exceptional podcast. In the first part, we go through Simon's front nine. Par 34, 2,845 yards 1 - Prestwick - Par 5 - 578 yards 2 - Headingley - Par 4 - 407 yards 3 - Royal St George's - Par 4 - 267 yards 4 - Royal Cinque Ports - Par 3 - 145 yards 5 - Copt Heath - Par 3 - 118 yards 6 - Hunstanton - Par 4 - 350 yards 7 - Royal Liverpool - Par 3 - 200 yards 8 - The Addington (New) - Par 4 - [...]
271 – Bill Elliott: Sports Journalist (pt 2)
In Part 2 of this cracking podcast with Bil Elliott - lifetime sports journalist and editor at Large for Golf Monthly, we talk about the emergence of the European Ryder Cup team, Seve, Tiger and some of the s that surround the industry of golf writing. Latest Products
270 – Bill Elliott: Sports Journalist (pt 1)
Sam sits down for this epic two-part podcast with stalwart golf journalist and Editor at large for Golf Monthly about his career. In part 1, Bill talks about how he came to become involved in journalism, as well as becoming a sports correspondent and ultimately golf. We talk about life on the road, and how he came to become friends with a number of stars on the European tour in a career that spans well over 50 years. Latest Products
269 – Course Diaries: Knighton
A few announcements on the website and merch front, as well as a recap of our afternoon at Sunningdale Heath. We also get into Knighton Golf Club. Based over on the Welsh border in Powys and dating back to 1906, the club has only 70 members and runs a straightforward honesty box for its visitors. Square greens and a motto, "Far & Sure," might be where the similarities with Chicago Golf Club start and end, but this little community-run club deserves for anyone to stop by and see it for themselves. Latest Products
040 – What’s Been Happening At Birkdale? Part 1 of 2 with Sean McClean
Guest from episode 6 of this podcast (December 2022!) joins us again to discuss first his preparation for Royal Birkdale's Open Championship in 2026, but also the extraordinary suite of changes to the famous links last winter and next. I also give a shameless plug for Volume 1 of my Links from the Road series. It's been a labour of love (and sometimes despair) over the past couple of years, but today is publication day. Fortunately a lot of talented people have been working on the series, and I have them all to thank. If you like this podcast, I think you'll like the series. You can get a Golf Badgers discount on ordering Volume 1 by following the link here: https://linksfromtheroad.com/discount/BADGER10?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fvolume-1Or else, linksfromtheroad.com and enter the code BADGER10 for 10% off Volume 1. Thanks for listening! Sam & Bledge Latest Products [...]
268 – Course Diaries: St. Anne’s Old Links
Founded in 1901, St Anne's Old Links - or 'Old Links' as it was known in the early days and still is by the locals, is a George Lowe / Sandy Herd links gem on the Fylde Coast, a stones throw from Royal Lytham & St Anne's. The course used to be occupied by the club that would become 'Royal Lytham' and has a fascinating history of its own! Latest Products
