Best The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 73: The Identity Of The PGA Championship 45:33

3h ago45:33

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In 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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Episode 72: Our New Great Britain & Ireland Rankings 22:19

1d ago22:19

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In 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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Episode 71: Discussing Our New Top 100 List For England 25:02

11d ago25:02

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In 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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Episode 70: Cameron McCormick On Coaching Jordan Spieth 1:01:39

18d ago1:01:39

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In 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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Episode 69: Discussing Our Scottish Rankings 23:22

25d ago23:22

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In 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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Episode 67: Whats it like to play Augusta National Golf Club? (Part 1) 39:29

1M ago39:29

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In 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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Episode 66: An Overview Of The Golf Betting Industry 37:37

1M ago37:37

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In this episode, Jasper is joined by Mike Verity, who has worked in the golf betting market for many years. He talks through how golf's data revolution has changed the market, and also briefly touches on his home course at Hayling. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf cou…

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Episode 65: Discussing Our Welsh Rankings 17:12

2M ago17:12

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This week we preview another rankings release, this time in Wales. James & Jasper discuss some of the ways in which Welsh golf is undervalued, and why it provides a good option for anyone looking for a more affordable golf trip this summer. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your…

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Episode 64: Discussing Our Irish Rankings 26:33

2M ago26:33

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This week, to coincide with St Patricks Day, we're discussing our new Irish Golf Course Rankings release, which is comprised of three lists: Republic Of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Island Of Ireland. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfco…

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Episode 63: The Secrets Of Caddying At A High End Golf Club 50:08

2M ago50:08

50:08

In this episode Jasper is joined by Morgan Mahalak, who has years of experience caddying at exclusive golf clubs. He talks us through the dos and don'ts of playing golf with a caddy, and tells us some stories from his years on the bag. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf…

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Episode 62: Ru McDonald Talks Cruden Bay & Scottish Golf Tourism 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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In this week's pod, Ru McDonald (Formerly DP World Tour Social Media Manager) joins Jasper to discuss his home club of Cruden Bay, his new golf holiday rental business, and golf in Scotland more broadly. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golf…

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Episode 61: DJ Piehowski's Journey To No Laying Up & His Favourite Golf Courses In The World 1:13:08

2M ago1:13:08

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In this episode, No Laying Up's DJ Piehowski joins the podcast to discuss his journey in the golf industry. He then gives us his thoughts on the latest goings on around the golfing world (TGL, PGA Tour/LIV unification, The distance debate etc), and his favourite courses from the last few years of travel. To follow DJ & NLU On Instagram: @dpiehowski…

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Episode 60: Discussing The 2025 PGA Show & An Update On The Ginger Golfer's World Record Attempt 53:11

3M ago53:11

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In the last few weeks, James & Jasper headed to Orlando to explore the PGA Show. In this episode, they discuss their thoughts on the experience, and some broader themes in the golf industry. Then, Josh (AKA The Ginger Golfer) rejoins the podcast to update us on how his world record attempt (playing the most golf courses within one year) is going af…

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Episode 59: The Valley Course At Royal Portrush 29:34

3M ago29:34

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In this episode, Jasper sits down with Gary McNeill (head pro at Royal Portrush) to discuss the changes on the Valley Course, and what it will be like when it reopens next year. There is a video accompanying this podcast. Search Top 100 Golf Courses on Youtube. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf…

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Episode 58: Brett Hochstein - Building A Career In Golf Course Design 1:20:15

3M ago1:20:15

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In this episode Jasper is joined by golf course designer, Brett Hochstein. He discusses how his career got off to a rocky start during the 2008 Financial Crash, and how he used that time to develop skills in greenkeeping, and course management. He also discusses his recent input at various golden-age courses, including Pasatiempo. Follow us on soci…

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Episode 57: Golf In New Zealand 51:11

3M ago51:11

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In this episode, Jasper joins James to discuss his recent trip to New Zealand, and the golf scene on the North Island. He discusses Te Arai, Tara Iti & Waverley among others. 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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Episode 56: The Most Golf Courses Ever Played In A Year? 22:59

4M ago22:59

22:59

In this podcast, Jasper is joined by Josh Simpson (AKA The Ginger Golfer) to discuss his 2025 attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most golf courses played in a year*. *The current record is 580 courses, not 586 as Jasper says in this episode. To support Josh throughout 2025 visit www.gingergolf.co.uk Or Follow his social media: @ginger.g…

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Episode 55: Park Mammoth Golf Club - A New Approach To Golf Course Restoration? 55:12

4M ago55:12

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In this episode Jasper is joined by Brian Ross, the lead architect involved in restoring Park Mammoth Golf Club in Kentucky. They discuss his journey to golf course design, and the process of working to make this course as good as it could possibly be. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for…

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Episode 54: Walton Heath Golf Club 12:56

4M ago12:56

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James & Jasper got the chance to visit the beautiful Walton Heath, in Surrey, and recorded a brief 15 minute chat in their historic clubhouse. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.comBy Top 100 Golf Courses

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Episode 53: Royal Burgess Golf Club - The Oldest In The World 29:41

4M ago29:41

29:41

James chats to two members of Royal Burgess (Willie Finlayson & Dr Douglas Stuart) about the history of this great golf club. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.comBy Top 100 Golf Courses

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Episode 52: Discussing Our USA Rankings 35:53

4M ago35:53

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In this episode, Jasper & James discuss our latest Top 100 USA list, and the big runners and riders. They also discuss the future of golf course architecture, and some industry trends to look out for in 2025 and beyond. Lockhart Travel Club: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/ Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100g…

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Episode 51: The Lockhart Travel Club 1:03:55

5M ago1:03:55

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In this week's podcast, James welcomes David Davis (CEO Of Top 100 Golf Courses) to the podcast, to talk about The Lockhart Travel Club. It is a sister company of Top 100, and provides members with the opportunity to play world class golf all around the world, and meet like minded golfers. Lockhart Travel Club: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/ F…

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Episode 50: Year In Review 59:36

5M ago59:36

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In this episode, James & Jasper reflect on their golf course highlights of 2024, and look ahead to Top100's 2025 plans. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.comBy Top 100 Golf Courses

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Episode 49: Foreward Golf - A New Way To Do Club Fitting 40:03

6M ago40:03

40:03

In this episode, Jasper is joined by Chris Birch, who is the first person in the UK to adopt the Foreward Golf model of club fitting. They discuss what the method involves, and why it can be more effective than traditional, manufacturer led club fitting. Connect with Chris On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golffit.academyuk/ Follow us on soci…

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Episode 48: Adrian Pepper - The New Course At Sunningdale (Part Two) 50:41

6M ago50:41

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In the second part of our podcast with Adrian Pepper, we dive into which architect can truly take the credit for Sunningdale New, and how World War 2 shaped the look and feel of the course...By Top 100 Golf Courses

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Episode 47: Adrian Pepper - The New Course At Sunningdale (Part One) 43:13

6M ago43:13

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In this first episode with Adrian Pepper, he gives an introduction into why he has decided to write a book on the history of the New Course, for it's centenary. Part Two out later this week! 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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Episode 46: Responding To Comments About Our California & New York Rankings 46:22

7M ago46:22

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In this episode, James & Jasper discuss the recent release of new Top 100 lists in California and New York. They go through some of the social media response to the lists, and outline some of the work that goes into creating them. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf cour…

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Episode 45: Evan Olauson - Maintaining Greywolf 29:22

7M ago29:22

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This week, Evan Olauson joins the podcast to discuss how he is able to maintain Greywolf Golf Course in the Rocky Mountains through the long Canadian winter. 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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Episode 44: Brian Schneider - Building Old Barnwell 1:23:52

7M ago1:23:52

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In this episode, golf course architect Brian Schneider joins James & Jasper to discuss the building and development of Old Barnwell. He also discusses his background in golf, and his work on recreating The Lido. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.to…

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Episode 43: The President's Cup Of Golf Course Architecture 40:33

8M ago40:33

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In this episode, James & Jasper take charge the US and international Teams respectively, and are charged with choosing a golf course from each player's home country/state. Who would win in a President's Cup Of Golf Courses? Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course rese…

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The Irish Open 2024 - Top100 on Northern Irish radio station U105 9:33

8M ago9:33

9:33

The Top100 team are on site at Royal County Down for the Irish Open 2024. They caught up with U105's Frank Mitchell to chat about what makes UCD such an outstanding course.By Top 100 Golf Courses

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Episode 42: Beau Welling - Bluejack National & Working W/ Tiger Woods 59:07

8M ago59:07

59:07

In this episode of The Top100 Clubhouse, James is joined by golf course architect Beau Welling to discuss his illustrious career, his relationship with Tiger Woods, and his involvement in the PGA Tour's TGL project which is due to begin next January. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for a…

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Architecture and the Internet 48:07

8M ago48:07

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In the final episode of our miniseries on Architecture & Media we discussed architectural criticism in the age of the internet, the shifting landscape of architectural discourse, and the new ways of thinking about the built environment that it has brought. Support the SAHGB by becoming a member: ⁠https://www.sahgb.org.uk/support-us⁠. Kate Wagner is…

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Episode 41: Robin Sieger - Silent Mind Golf 40:33

9M ago40:33

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In this episode of the Clubhouse, James is joined by Robin Sieger, and they discuss the psychological side of playing golf. They also chat about some of Robin's favourite courses, and his golf-related world record! Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www…

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Episode 40: John Low - Golf Course Architecture's Forgotten Man (Part Two) 49:19

9M ago49:19

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In this episode of The Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are joined by Golf Historian Bob Crosby, to discuss the life and legacy of John Low. He was an influential figure in shaping the direction of golf course architecture, and yet he is little known today.By Top 100 Golf Courses

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Episode 39: John Low - Golf Course Architecture's Forgotten Man (Part One) 28:00

9M ago28:00

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In this episode of The Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are joined by Golf Historian Bob Crosby, to discuss the life and legacy of John Low. He was an influential figure in shaping the direction of golf course architecture, and yet he is little known today. Tune in next week for Part Two.By Top 100 Golf Courses

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Episode 38: A fresh perspective on Golf Course Architecture w/ Christine Fraser 1:07:43

10M ago1:07:43

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In this episode James and Jasper are joined by Christine Fraser to discuss her unique perspective on golf course architecture. She began her career with Martin Hawtree in the South East Of England, and now runs her own company where she looks to use golf course architecture to drive meaningful change in communities. Follow Christine on Instagram: h…

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Architecture and Television 41:38

10M ago41:38

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In this episode we talk about architecture on television in Britain in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Support the SAHGB by becoming a member: https://www.sahgb.org.uk/support-us. Contributors: Gillian Darley is an architectural historian, author and broadcaster, whose books include Excellent Essex and biographies of Sir John Soane, John …

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Episode 37: Introducing The Editor Of Top100GolfCourses.com 1:02:48

10M ago1:02:48

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In this episode, James is joined by the newest member of the Top100 team, Jasper Miners (AKA Evalu18Golf), to discuss the world of golf course architecture, and what is coming next for Top100. Listen in, and let us know in the comments what you would like to see next from Top100 Golf Courses ⬇️. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 O…

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Episode 36: Wilma Erskine OBE - Bringing The Open to Royal Portrush 53:47

11M ago53:47

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In this episode James Henderson is joined by Wilma Erskine OBE, BEM. Wilma was the manager at Royal Portrush Golf Club for 35 years, and played a key role in bringing the Open Championship back to Northern Ireland in 2019. Wilma shares some fascinating insights into golf club management, and explains how Royal Portrush has progressed from the dark …

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Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal County Down 43:34

11M ago43:34

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In the final episode from our NI Golf Road Trip, James chats to the legendary Kevan Whitson; The head professional at Royal County Down Golf Club. They talk Kevan's route to the game, the club's history and what makes the course so special. Check out the accompanying videos on our Youtube channel. Search 'Top 100 Golf Courses' on Youtube.…

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Architecture and Radio 42:20

11M ago42:20

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In this episode we talk about architectural and aurality, asking what impact radio had on architecture, architects and public audiences. Support the SAHGB by becoming a member: ⁠https://www.sahgb.org.uk/support-us⁠. Our Contributors: Olga Touloumi is Associate Professor of Architectural History at Bard College. Her research concerns questions of gl…

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Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Portstewart Golf Club 1:04:35

11M ago1:04:35

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In the third episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit Portstewart Golf Club. James Henderson chats with General Manager, David MacLaren. Make sure to watch video reviews of each course on our YouTube channel, and keep an eye out for the rest of our Northern Irish Golf Road Trip series! Coming soon! Follow us on socials: YouTube…

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Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Castlerock Golf Club 38:15

11M ago38:15

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In the second episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit Castlerock Golf Club. James Henderson chats with Caddy Master Gordon Patterson, and Head Pro Robert Irvine. Make sure to watch video reviews of each course on our YouTube channel, and keep an eye out for the rest of our Northern Irish Golf Road Trip series! Coming soon! Fol…

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Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal Portrush 54:38

12M ago54:38

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In the first episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club. This venue will play host to the 2025 Open Championship, and in this episode James Henderson chats with Gary McNeill (The head pro at Royal Portrush) about the preparation required to host such a prestigious tournament. Make sur…

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Episode 31: Why is Augusta National 12th in our World Rankings? 1:17:11

1y ago1:17:11

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A special episode to discuss why Augusta National is ranked 12th in our Top100golfcourses.com World Rankings!

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Episode 30: Matt Adamski - General Manager at Sweetens Cove 1:07:18

1y ago1:07:18

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In this episode James Henderson is joined by Matt Adamski, who is the GM at Sweetens Cove in Tennessee, USA. He talks about how he got the job, and how the interview experience was in stark contrast to all of his prior experience in the golf industry. He talks about the merchandise offering from 'the shed', the course itself, and what makes the Swe…

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Episode 29: Tyler Rae - Golf Course Architect & Donald Ross Expert 1:02:17

1y ago1:02:17

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In this episode, James is joined by renowned golf course architect Tyler Rae. Tyler has worked on many high profile restoration projects, and also works on original courses. In this episode he talks through the challenges and joys of working in this industry, and expounds on what makes golf so special to him. Top 100 Clubhouse brought to you by Gol…

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Episode 28: Ryan Fox - New Zealand's Top Golfer 55:51

1y ago55:51

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This week we welcome Ryan Fox to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Ryan a pro golfer currently ranked 41st in the world and 1st in New Zealand. He talks about how the All Blacks rugby team, most notably his legendary father Grant, have impacted his golfing career. We discuss his experience playing on the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Asian Tour and the Europea…

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Episode 27: Colin Burns - Managing Winged Foot 1:08:24

1y ago1:08:24

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In the first new episode of 2024 James is joined by Colin Burns, the former GM at Winged Foot Golf Club. They have a wide ranging discussion about managing a prestigious golf club, hosting a US Open during Covid and Colin's favourite golf courses. The Top100 Clubhouse Podcast is brought to you by Eden Mill's Golf Gin.…

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