A deeper level of golf: conversations and stories about golf course design, professional golf, and more from the team behind TheFriedEgg.com
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Designing Golf is a show about golf courses: how they’re built, who builds them, and which ones are worth playing. Hosted by Fried Egg Golf’s Garrett Morrison, Designing Golf will explore all facets of golf architecture, from its basic principles to its history to its practitioners to its best examples in the United States and abroad. Each episode will investigate a different topic in a fun, concise way. Whether you’re a longtime aficionado or a beginner in the subject, Designing Golf will d ...
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'Top 100 Clubhouse' is the ultimate destination for golf course enthusiasts! Join us as we delve deep into the minds of fascinating individuals from every corner of the golfing world. From players to course designers, caddies to golf historians, we'll leave no stone unturned in our quest to share unique insights and experiences with the Top 100 Community. Together we'll explore stunning courses and breathtaking landscapes, enjoying the unforgettable stories that bring the game of golf to lif ...
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In the Feed the Ball podcast, Golf Digest architecture editor Derek Duncan discusses golf course design, architecture, aesthetics and other topics with golf course architects and other luminaries of the game.
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The team at LINKS Golf Media discusses a wide range of topics pertaining to golf travel, course reviews, interviews with leaders of the game, and more
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Welcome to The NewClub Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf. Your co-hosts are Matt Considine and Dr. Kevin Moore. About NewClub Founded in 2017, NewClub Golf Society is a Chicago-based private club without real estate. As one of the first and most comprehensive golf communities of its kind in America, NewClub provides localized golf experiences, immersive competitions, and bucket-list travel opportunities for the golf obsessed. The NewClub ecosystem is revolutionizing the private and public dyn ...
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“Exploring the art, science, and business of golf course design, sustainability, and agronomy” By focusing on expert insights and a learning journey, the show is designed to provide both golf enthusiasts and industry stakeholders with a deeper understanding of the complexities behind golf course creation and maintenance Leighton & fellow hosts will blend of interviews with experts, hands-on exploration of golf course practices, and an accessible storytelling style, "The Greenprint" could bec ...
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Exploring every links course in Great Britain. Architect, author, photographer and – above all – golf course enthusiast Sam Cooper has turned his travels around the coast of Great Britain into a stunning series of journals. Together with his wife, Harriet, they made the decision to take their lives in a completely different direction. Specifically, they bought a camper van and set off with their two dogs on a golfing odyssey based on Sam’s obsessive quest to play every links course – and not ...
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The Fish Golf Brah-dcast is a series of conversations with people in disc golf, who don’t always have to talk about disc golf. When there’s no defined topic, everything is on-topic, including taunting other players and dogs. Episodes will be released weekly throughout the 2025 season. Produced by Disc Golf Brah. Hats and other show merchandise are available at discgolfbrah.com. Fish discs are available for $15 at fishdiscgolf.com, Daddy Disc Golf, DiscHub, Treemagnets, Marshall Street, Cosmi ...
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The SCGS Podcast with hosts Steve Scott and Colin Sheehan is helping connect our listeners and our SCGS members with the amateur game, focusing on the game's history, its finest competitors, and the amazing grounds over which we play. Learn more about the Silver Club Golfing Society at our website, and follow us @silverclubgolf on Twitter and Instagram!
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TurfNet personalities Frank Rossi, Dave Wilber, Randy Wilson, John Reitman, Jon Kiger and Peter McCormick interview a variety of turfies on a multitude of subjects... or just pontificate upon occasion.
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Exploring golf's most pressing topics. Uncovering the people and places that make the game great.
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The Inside Line tackles big disc golf issues through the lens of the most important part of the sport: courses and course design. Hosted by Mahmoud Bahrani. Website: http://discgolf.ultiworld.com/the-inside-line/
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WGSN is the world's leading consumer trend forecaster. In this podcast we discuss the changing world and how industries will need to adapt. Each episode focuses on a single market, topic or trend as we unpack what businesses and individuals need to do to navigate the fast-changing world around us. Our expert trend forecasting combined with data science help you understand consumer behaviour and lifestyles, create products with confidence and trade at the right time.
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The golf world is filled with colorful characters. Join Josh Waldron as he interviews a broad range of guests who share a connection to the sport. If you enjoy conversations with people who don't quite fit the mold, this podcast is for you. Tune in to explore golf, life and plenty of random topics along the way. Presented by Par 3 Near Me.
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Welcome to G&E The Podcast, a weekly series from G&E Magazine dedicated to the entrepreneurial world of golf. We tell the stories of people creating remarkable careers, lives, and businesses in the game of golf to entertain and inspire. Enjoy.
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This is Patent Pending – a show about the future of disc golf. Hosted by Jesse from Trash Panda. On the show it’s Jesse’s job to discover the untold stories of innovation in disc golf by interviewing the changemakers in our sport and covering topics like media, disc design, course design, technology, and sponsorships.
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The Women's Golf Show is the podcast dedicated to women's golf. From the top professional stars on the LPGA Tour competing for Championships such as the AIG Women's Open, to elite amateurs, weekend players, juniors, coaches and everyone else enjoying playing the game, the podcast will bring you engaging conversation every other week! Jenni Falconer plus co-hosts Beth Allen and Ali Whitaker are joined by a top guest each week to break down what's been happening, including engaging discussion ...
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With so many amazing things happening in the Measured Golf Community, we have decided to start a podcast to discuss all of the amazing things that we are seeing have a positive impact on our athletes. Whether it be Ground Reaction Forces, Golf Biomechanics, or strategies for making the most out of your limited practice time, we hope that this podcast becomes a resource for you to finally become the player you know you can be! Video of the podcast can be found by visiting our Measured Golf Yo ...
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Join The Dootch and Double D as they sit down and speak to some of the brightest and most outside the box thinkers in and around the game of golf! Find the full-length video of each podcast on YouTube by searching "Making the Turn Golf Podcast". Follow us on Instagram @makingtheturn.podcast
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Join Gabe LaBounty, PDGA #90668, as he seeks out the multitude of untold stories of the early days of Frisbee Golf, and traces those influences to the modern day game of Disc Golf. Produced in conjunction with the Disc Golf Hall of Fame, this podcast works to preserve the spirit and the stories of the pioneers and trailblazers that have given the sport its wings.
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The idea of a roadside Museum of Curiosity has always appealed to me. The Spookatorium is my nod to that… There is no dark ride here, no midnight movie house, no miniature golf course full of bizarre obstacles, no dusty oddities or head scratching curios… but I hope to bring you just a little of that spirit.
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Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society.
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Author Sam Cooper digs deep into the history of Fairhaven to uncover its fascinating past. Along with host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, they explain how this unusual hybrid of a course came to exist in its current form. Includes (another) bonus discussion – or should that be ‘prolonged musings’ – on agreeing what an accurate …
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Takeaways from the 2025 PGA Championship with Trevor Immelman
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1:21:45Andy Johnson is joined by 2008 Masters champion and CBS lead analyst Trevor Immelman to recap Scottie Scheffler's win at the 2025 PGA Championship. The two discuss Scottie's closing stretch to the tournament, his putting improvement in 2025, and the historical context surrounding his third major victory. Andy and Trevor also talk about contenders J…
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In this installment of our Golf Architecture 101 series, Garrett introduces his Fried Egg Golf colleague PJ Clark to C.B. Macdonald's "ideal holes." They discuss how Macdonald came up with the notion of "templates" based on famous British golf holes, and they dig into the history and characteristics of the Redan, Alps, and Road designs. Garrett and…
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Episode 74: Discussing Our New World Top 100 Rankings
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1:08:15In this episode James & Jasper are joined by the CEO of Top 100 Golf Courses (David Davis) to discuss our latest world rankings release. They chat through the trends, and how the list has been painstakingly put together by an expert panel. To view the full list, visit our website: www.top100golfcourses.com Join The Lockhart Travel Club: https://www…
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How King Collins Dormer Landed Their Dream Job at Royal Dornoch
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1:11:31In this episode, hosts Matt Considine and Dr. Kevin Moore sit down with renowned golf course architect Rob Collins of King Collins Dormer Design, delving into the proposal and process that won the bid for Royal Dornoch. KCD was selected to design and build two new courses, a par-3 course, and practice facilities at Royal Dornoch. Rob shares persona…
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Author Sam Cooper leaves his van behind and catches a short flight from Liverpool to the Isle of Man. It quickly becomes apparent that both he and host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, are incredibly fond of this rugged old links that is pretty much surrounded on all four sides by water. Going here is an adventure – and the cours…
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136. Changing the Course: Golf’s Big Cultural Swing
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27:01How can you round up a community to build your brand and disrupt industries? Create Tomorrow host Cassandra Napoli welcomes Modi Oyewole and Josh Hubberman, co-founders of golf community Swang, to discuss how they are evolving the future of golf as an inclusive and community-driven activity. Amid the cultural shift in golf, Josh and Modi break down…
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Psychedelics, Mind Games, and Letters to Bill Murray with Darren Schwartz
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1:18:10On this week's episode of the Bag Drop: Untold Stories in golf, we ask the hard questions, like, is time real? What is the cultural impact of films like Top Gun: Maverick? Who is Mort Sherman? Matt and the Professor welcome renowned storyteller and lesser-known golfer Darren Schwartz to the show. Among many topics, the trio highlights the importanc…
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Episode 73: The Identity Of The PGA Championship
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45:33In this week's podcast, James & Jasper discuss this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. They talk through the event's match-play origins, and how it could be developed to have a more unique identity compared to the other three majors. To view the full list, visit our website: www.top100golfcourses.com Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @offic…
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Tim Lobb, Lobb & Partners - The Greenprint Episode 4
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1:05:42In this episode, Leighton is joined by renowned golf course architect Tim Lobb, founder of Lobb & Partners. The conversation charts Tim’s journey from his early days in Melbourne through pivotal roles at European Golf Design and Thompson, Perrett and Lobb, culminating in the launch of his own practice. Along the way, Tim shares how each phase of hi…
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Five Things About the 2025 PGA Championship with Johnson Wagner
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1:16:28Andy Johnson is joined by former PGA Tour winner and current Golf Channel star Johnson Wagner to preview the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The two run through our traditional "five things" ahead of this major championship, discussing major storylines such as Rory McIlroy's dominance at Quail Hollow, Bryson…
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Oakmont Reactions and Andy’s Scottish Journey
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1:10:18Immediately following U.S. Open Media Day at Oakmont Country Club, Andy Johnson is joined by Garrett Morrison to discuss some initial takeaways from their first time at the course. The two discuss their favorite holes, the challenging greens, and the minimalistic design of Oakmont just hours after playing a full round. On the back half of this epis…
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Episode 72: Our New Great Britain & Ireland Rankings
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22:19In this week's podcast, we wrap up our run of UK/Ireland rankings releases by discussing the full GB&I list which is out now. To view the full list, visit our website: www.top100golfcourses.com Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golfBy Top 100 Golf Courses
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Golf course designer Riley Johns joins Derek and Jim from his home in Canada to fill us in on his latest thoughts on course building and artistry. Johns has been splitting time between his own growing business with partner Keith Rhebb, leading projects for Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and even working with Jim on the renovation of St. Charles in Wi…
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If you’ve listened to any amount of golf architecture discussion in the past two decades, you’ve probably heard the term “minimalism.” In a basic sense, minimalism means trying to create compelling golf while moving as little earth as possible. Recently, some architects have been looking for alternatives to this philosophy. Two such architects are …
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Is Golf Losing Its Soul? The Battle Between Profit, Purpose, and Play
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1:13:41In this episode of Untold Stories in Golf, hosts Matt and The Professor discuss the global golf course projects by reviewing a list of more than 700+ active golf projects since 2024. They examine renovations and new developments, their financial dimensions, and architectural trends shaping the future of golf. The conversation highlights the signifi…
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Top Pro Golf Storylines for the Rest of 2025
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1:22:11Andy Johnson is joined by "Designing Golf" host Garrett Morrison for a look at the current state of men's professional golf following Rory McIlroy's win at the Masters. The two prepared three storylines each that they're looking forward to for the rest of this year, leading to discussions about McIlroy, Jon Rahm, the American Ryder Cup team, and mo…
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Author Sam Cooper turns his attention to one of the least heralded courses on this famous coastline. As ever, he is joined by host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, as they discuss the cost of playing great courses and the need for more affordable options like this one. This 18-volume series Links from the Road covers every links …
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135. Under the Covers of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen
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26:52Legacy media is entering a new era as Gen Z has grown up and is coming to power. Create Tomorrow host Cassandra Napoli invites editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, Willa Bennett to discuss her vision for evolving iconic magazines to resonate with younger audiences amid the changing media landscape. Community engagement remains all-importa…
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Beyond the Scorecard: Dr. Nico Darras on Golf, Growth, and Letting Go
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48:07What's up Doc!? Dr. Nico Darras is back to reflect on his meteoric journey from baseball to professional golf to advising some of the best golfers in the professional game. Matt and Kevin kick things off with the importance of challenging paths in life, and how golf's difficulty should be viewed as a feature, not a bug. They share updates, includin…
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Episode 71: Discussing Our New Top 100 List For England
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25:02In this episode, James & Jasper discuss our new England Top 100 Rankings which drop this week. They chat through some notable risers and fallers, along with some explanations. Keep your eyes peeled for the full list on our social channels, and our website 👀. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Websi…
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From Pete Dye to Projects Down Under, with Ryan Van Der Veen - The Greenprint Episode 3
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1:30:26In this episode, we're joined by golf course designer and builder Ryan Van Der Veen of Van Der Veen Designs. Growing up in Indiana, Ryan entered the world of construction and design early on—launching his career under the legendary Pete Dye. His time with Dye laid the foundation for a hands-on, design-and-build approach that's remained with him thr…
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Author Sam Cooper and host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, marvel at the sheer scale of the coursework undertaken by Birkdale little more than a year ahead of the Open Championship’s return to the Southport links. Very few of the holes have not been significantly worked on since Jordan Spieth lifted the Claret Jug here in 2017. …
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Playing Augusta National & Three Courses Brian Schneider's Thinking About
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1:30:38With the 2025 Masters wrapped up, Andy Johnson returns with a two-part episode focusing on golf architecture. First, Andy is joined by Fried Egg Golf creative Cameron Hurdus to recount Cameron's round at Augusta National. Cameron, a winner of the media lottery, played ANGC on Monday afternoon following Rory McIlroy's win. The two discuss highlights…
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How to Design for Elite and Average Golfers Simultaneously
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47:16It’s not easy to design a golf course that challenges elite players without making average golfers want to quit the game. That was the task OCM Golf faced in its 2023-24 redesign of Course 3 at Medinah Country Club. In this episode, OCM partner Mike Cocking sits down with Garrett Morrison to talk about how he helped reimagine Medinah No. 3 as a cou…
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Author Sam Cooper explains why Hillside is actually one of the younger courses on the north-west coast despite looking like it has been there for centuries. He is joined by host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, who was most recently at Hillside last spring to take a look at Mackenzie Ebert’s recent work on the front nine. This 18…
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Episode 70: Cameron McCormick On Coaching Jordan Spieth
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1:01:39In this episode James is joined by renowned coach, Cameron McCormick, to discuss his journey to golf instruction and his experiences with Jordan Spieth. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com…
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Ep. 201: Everything to Know About Casa de Campo
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46:46What has drawn celebrities, golfers, and vacationers of all kinds to Casa de Campo Resort & Villas for 50 years running? Gilles Gagnon, senior golf sales director at Casa de Campo, joins the LINKS Golf Podcast to cover everything you need to know about the Caribbean’s most complete resort—from the ongoing updates to the iconic Teeth of the Dog cour…
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Four Grand Thoughts on Rory McIlroy’s Historic Masters Slam
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1:21:53Joining us are two of golf’s most insightful voices—Normal Sport Founder, Kyle Porter—PGA TOUR Lead Editor, and the Emmy-nominated Sean Martin, ready to dissect one grand thought each on Rory’s Augusta breakthrough. Their expert perspective turns a chaotic start into a historical and emotional analysis of the significance of Rory's win and for his …
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Author Sam Cooper turns his forensic attention to Southport & Ainsdale, known better as S&A. A multiple host venue of the Ryder Cup, it lies on linksland adjacent to Hillside and, in turn, Royal Birkdale. Sam is joined by host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, to celebrate this James Braid masterpiece. This 18-volume series Links …
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Takeaways from the 2025 Masters with Trevor Immelman
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1:46:40Andy Johnson is back from Augusta and ready to recap the 2025 Masters with 2008 champion and CBS lead analyst Trevor Immelman. Andy and Trevor compare notes from their time at Augusta National, with Trevor sharing insights from the booth and Andy recounting his time following the marquee groups throughout the week. The two discuss Rory McIlroy's hi…
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Author Sam Cooper was recently appointed as the consulting architect at Formby. Want to know what he has in mind at one of the country’s most highly regarded courses? Join him and host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, as they discuss what makes Formby stand apart and how they would classify this unusual links-heathland hybrid. Th…
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134. Climate Storytelling for Trust and Transparency
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27:10In this episode, Create Tomorrow host Cassandra Napoli hears from Nicole Loher, the founder of Climate Communications Collective C3, about brands’ responsibilities in climate storytelling, the challenges of greenwashing, and the evolving landscape of climate education. Nicole highlights the importance of effectively translating scientific data into…
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Episode 69: Discussing Our Scottish Rankings
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23:22In this week's episode, James & Jasper discuss our new rankings list in Scotland, which drops this week. Keep your eye on our social media feeds, and on our website to see the new release as soon as it comes out. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.t…
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From Buenos Aires to the Big Leagues: Jaime Lopez Rivarola on Failure and Forward Motion
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1:20:00In this episode, Matt and Kevin discuss the NCAA Championship hopes of the University of Akron Zips, share facts about Argentina, and welcome golfer Jaime Lopez Rivarola. Jaime recounts his journey from Argentina to the U.S. and his junior golf experiences, highlighting the golf federation's support for young players. He reflects on leading the Lat…
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FGB 84: Ella Hansen's 2025 AL Preview
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1:35:25Ella Hansen, a fount of guarded pessimism about the Mariners, joins the show to preview the 2025 MLB season. We examine some trends in free agency, laud short kings, don't at all believe in the Yankees (which can only get us in trouble later), and still can't believe after all of their itinerant history that the Athletics are making their worst mov…
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Author Sam Cooper explains why this pint-sized layout that sits snugly inside the ‘big’ course is not to be missed when experiencing the best golf in England’s north-west. He finds a more than willing co-conspirator in the shape of host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, who is proud to have recognised Formby Ladies in their latest…
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The New Basingstoke Golf Course - Scott Roberts (Course Manager) and Bruce Weller (Architect)
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1:00:57In this episode, Leighton delves into the remarkable transformation of Basingstoke Golf Club, telling the story through the evolution of the course itself. What began as an ambitious project years ago saw the club make a bold move half a mile across the M3 to Dummer Golf Club. The transition included selling the original site for development and ac…
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Author Sam Cooper heads north of Liverpool to Crosby and finds a club that dates back to the 19th century but with a course that has only existed in its current form since the 1960s. Sam is joined by host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, for what is a celebration of this redoubtable links. This 18-volume series Links from the Roa…
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Ep. 200: Our List of Masters Must-Dos
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1:07:52Our Masters Tournament primer will give you all the things you need to know and a list of must-dos as a patron at Augusta National—from the basics and ground rules to insider tips on how to get the most out of a golf fan’s day of a lifetime—on the 200th episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. This season of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by FootJoy…
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133. From Dua Lipa to Diwali – Welcome to WGSN Events Strategy
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27:46In this episode, WGSN’s Create Tomorrow host, Cassandra Napoli is joined by Content Director of Insight Joe McDonnell and Senior Strategist of Events, Liz Tan, to discuss the launch WGSN’s new platform to help brands navigate key events impacting consumer behaviour. Revealing the criteria for featuring significant events, evolving traditions, and c…
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Summary Matt and Kevin are looking for some inspiration for to get their golf season started, and when it comes to inspiration, storytelling, and the creative process, there are few better in golf than one of the prominent people behind the unique experiences at Sweetens, General Manager Matt Adamski. They celebrate Matt's recognition as PGA Mercha…
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Episode 67: Whats it like to play Augusta National Golf Club? (Part 1)
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39:29In this episode, we are discussing what it's like to walk the hallowed holes of Augusta National. James is joined by Connor Lewis to discuss his experience of playing at the world's most famous golf course. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100g…
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Michael McDermott, The Masters Tournament Designated Marker
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49:38This week's podcast features Michael McDermott, the Masters Designated Marker. This position goes to the best player at Augusta National and will play alongside the professionals during The Masters if the field is an odd number of players where there would not be full group present. He would play alongside to accompany them around the course and pa…
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Five Things About the 2025 Masters with Jaime Diaz
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1:41:10The traditional "five things" major preview returns as Andy Johnson is joined by legendary golf writer Jaime Diaz to discuss the 2025 Masters. Jaime and Andy begin this episode by chatting about the current state of golf media and highlights from Jaime's past work at Sports Illustrated. From there, the 2025 Masters preview begins with the two divin…
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Augusta National is complicated. It’s the most famous course in the world and has been an architectural and maintenance ideal for decades, even though the design is in a continuing state of flux and the turf and bunker conditions have been far from perfect over its life. If it isn’t what we think it is, and perhaps never was, and if it has passed t…
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Alister MacKenzie, Augusta National, and the 1930s in America
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1:07:13What was Alister MacKenzie up to in the 1930s? For one thing, he was building Augusta National. But more generally, MacKenzie was exploring new forms of golf architecture and producing some genuinely experimental, even radical, courses. In this episode, Garrett Morrison speaks with Josh Pettit, founder of the Alister MacKenzie Institute, about MacK…
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Author Sam Cooper visits a charming little course that is even closer to Liverpool than Wallasey, to which it is adjacent. He is joined by host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, who is eager to learn why it is that Sam is always so delighted to call in for a game here. This 18-volume series Links from the Road covers every links c…
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In preparation for this week's Augusta National Women's Amateur and next week's Masters tournament, Andy Johnson is joined by Geoff Shackelford and Rob Collins for an in-depth discussion about the golf course at Augusta National. To start, Geoff and Andy break down the routing at ANGC and detail the strategy of getting around the course throughout …
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Author Sam Cooper has almost made his way around the coast to reach Liverpool. But before we reach one of England’s most famous cities, we encounter Wallasey. Sam is joined by host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, for an in-depth discussion on a course that touches greatness – and has ambitious plans to embrace it. This 18-volume…
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