Best Golf Architecture Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus Episode 49 PREVIEW: The LA Transit Mass Delirium Incident 35:23

6h ago35:23

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folks we did it we made one too silly for the main feed full episode on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129273512?pr=trueBy WTYP is Justin Roczniak, November Kelly, Liam McAnderson, and friends.

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Golfer - at - Large by Charles Price 1:26:44

2d ago1:26:44

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Stephen and Jim discuss the wonderful and often overlooked American writer, Charles Price. For a special Down the Rabbit Hole segment, they are joined by Jake Hartsell.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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Episode 013: Castletown 40:38

5d ago40:38

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

7d 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 66: ODG Shorts - AB Babington Part 3 - Harry Shapland Colt at Royal Portrush 31:49

11d ago31:49

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In this episode Sir Anthony details the modernisation of the Royal Portrush Links under the combined efforts of HS Colt, JSF Morrison, Franks Harris, ABB & Hugh McNeill. Many thanks for tuning in. Episode music supplied under licence from Epidemic Sound A Single Dance - Jon BjorkBy Shane Derby

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

12d 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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Is It Time to Move Beyond Minimalism? 48:34

13d ago48:34

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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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Episode 011: Southport Links 13:43

19d ago13:43

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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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Episode 65: ODG Shorts - A.B. Babington Part 2 - Early Days at Portrush 18:11

19d ago18:11

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In this episode of the continuing series, we learn about Sir Anthony's early golfing days on the North Coast of Portrush. He also covers the consequential matters of extended tenure, security and opportunity that access to additional golfing grounds to the east of the town afforded the wider membership. The thorny history of Sabbatarianism also rai…

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

21d 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 179: The Boeing 777X 2:33:40

23d ago2:33:40

2:33:40

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Episode 010: Royal Birkdale 35:33

25d ago35:33

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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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How to Design for Elite and Average Golfers Simultaneously 47:16

27d ago47:16

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It’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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Episode 009: Hillside 29:32

27d ago29:32

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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 64: ODG Shorts - A.B. Babington Part 1 - Trinity & Dollymount 14:35

26d ago14:35

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Over the course of the next number of short episodes we wilI take a look at another character that influenced the early development and growth of golf in Ireland. Anthony Babington was a native of Co. Derry, educated at Glenalmond in Perthshire and Trinity College Dublin. Babington was introduced to golf at Lisfannon in Donegal and Royal Portrush. …

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

28d 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 178: The Bermuda Triangle 3:04:18

30d ago3:04:18

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Episode 008: Southport & Ainsdale 22:57

1M ago22:57

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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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Episode 007: Formby 20:05

1M ago20:05

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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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Episode 69: Discussing Our Scottish Rankings 23:22

1M 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 006: Formby Ladies 22:23

1M ago22:23

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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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Episode 63: Chris Breen - Superintendent at Rosapenna Golf Resort 1:27:34

1M ago1:27:34

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Chris Breen has been the Superintendent at Rosapenna Golf Resort since 2019. A recent trip to Downings enabled us to sit down for a chat that we've been meaning to have for the past 12 months or so. We take a look at how he's ended up back home in Donegal overseeing the 63 hole, 1200 acre property. The importance of getting "your homework right" fr…

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Bonus Episode 48 PREVIEW: Catholicism 15:23

1M ago15:23

15:23

a great institution, if you're into institutions full episode on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dirty-papists-126230197 help alea help trans people at https://www.sculptr.co/By WTYP is Justin Roczniak, November Kelly, Liam McAnderson, and friends.

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Episode 005: West Lancs 27:45

1M ago27:45

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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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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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Golf in the Kingdom 1:41:26

1M ago1:41:26

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Stephen and Jim account for golf's strange and lasting attraction in a discussion of Michael Murphy's 1972 classic of golf fiction, Golf in the Kingdom.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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Alister MacKenzie, Augusta National, and the 1930s in America 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

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What 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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Episode 004: The Warren 11:43

2M ago11:43

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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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Episode 003: Wallasey 24:45

2M ago24:45

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

2M 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 62: ODG Shorts - Thomas Gilroy - an evangelist of golf 26:27

2M ago26:27

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Thomas Gilroy contributed greatly to the growth of the game of golf in Ireland over the period from 1885 to 1895. During his time in Ireland he was recognised as the best player in the country, holding a handicap between scratch and +6. Gilroy was a founding member at Dollymount, Portrush, Mornington & Baltray. A serial winner and course record set…

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Episode 002: Leasowe 14:04

2M ago14:04

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Author Sam Cooper is in his spiritual home of England's north-west. He is joined by host Dan Murphy, editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings, for a discussion of an unheralded course that is within a couple of miles of Royal Liverpool and enjoys historical connections with its near neighbour. This 18-volume series Links from the Road covers every li…

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Episode 001: Royal Liverpool 41:54

2M ago41:54

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Author Sam Cooper goes back to where it all began for him personally, and indeed for golf more generally in England's north-west. This 18-volume series Links from the Road covers every links course in Great Britain. Volume 1: The Wirral, Liverpool and Southport is available to purchase now from www.linksfromtheroad.com with subscription offers also…

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Can Golf Courses Help Us Be More Human? 51:38

2M ago51:38

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Beau Welling is the founder and CEO of Beau Welling Design, and in addition to collaborating with Tiger Woods and designing courses like Bluejack National and Fields Ranch West at PGA Frisco, he is an an experienced landscape designer and urban planner. In this episode, Garrett Morrison talks with Beau about how designing a golf course is like desi…

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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 177: The Balvano Rail Disaster 2:00:28

2M ago2:00:28

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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 61: ODG Shorts - Michael 'Dyke' Moran of Dollymount 19:32

2M ago19:32

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In celebration of St. Patricks Day it seemed fitting to feature the story of Michael Moran (1886-1918). To this day, Moran, holds the record for the number of wins in the Irish Professional Golfers Championships. That he did this all before turning 27 is all the more remarkable. His story is indelibly linked to that of my home club at Dollymount, I…

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What Makes TPC Sawgrass Great (and How It Could Be Better) 57:21

2M ago57:21

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Ahead of this week's Players Championship, Garrett Morrison is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna for a discussion about Pete Dye's Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. The two share their favorite things about the course and what makes it one of the best venues on the PGA Tour before coming up with some ideas on how the Stadium Course, and the P…

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

2M ago50:08

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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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A Golfer's Life by Arnold Palmer with James Dodson 1:11:12

2M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Stephen and Jim discuss the definitive 1999 Arnold Palmer biography written by James Dodson.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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Episode 176: The Assassination of President James A. Garfield 2:46:21

2M ago2:46:21

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Craziest part of this story to me is that the Oneida community abandoned communal free love in 1879 and collectively decided to become a silverware company that still exists to this day. You can buy Oneida cutlery sets right now on Amazon - DEVON check out THE VANQUISHED PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@VanquishedPodcast check out our TOUR (new da…

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Episode 60: Looking Back, Moving Forward: The R&A Golf Heritage Conference 2025 1:22:06

2M ago1:22:06

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Mike Morrison joins us on this episode to introduce the upcoming R&A Heritage Conference which will take place in St. Andrews on March 11th & 12th 2025. The event has been organised through the longstanding partnership between the R&A and the British Golf Collectors Society. 'History is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of the fire' - …

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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 59: Mat Goggin returns with an update on the 7 Mile Beach Project 1:49:44

3M ago1:49:44

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Mat Goggin joins us on this episode to chat all things 7 Mile Beach. Listeners will undoubtedly be aware that Mike De Vries and Mike Clayton of CDP Golf Architects have been toiling away on Mr Goggin's behalf over the last few years massaging a sandy waterfront site into one of the most eagerly anticipated golf developments of the past few years. M…

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

3M 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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Golf Architecture 101: Alister MacKenzie's 13 Principles 54:16

3M ago54:16

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In this second installment of our Golf Architecture 101 series, Garrett Morrison guides Fried Egg Golf producer PJ Clark through Alister MacKenzie’s famous 13 principles of golf course design. Garrett and PJ give particular attention to MacKenzie’s preferences for hole-to-hole variety, a minimum of blind approaches, returning nines, and naturalisti…

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Episode 58: ODG Series #7 - Discovering Alex Russell with Neil Crafter 1:27:26

3M ago1:27:26

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Neil Crafter and Dr John Green published the definitive biography of Alex Russell in 2016. Neil joins for this episode to delve into the life and times of arguably Australia's greatest home-grown golf architect. We take a look at the Russell family's Scottish heritage and what prompted their subsequent move to Australia. Alex's education in Geelong…

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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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A Course Called Ireland with Tom Coyne 1:39:56

3M ago1:39:56

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Stephen and Jim discuss the 2009 New York Times bestseller A Course Called Ireland - A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee. Author Tom Coyne joins the podcast for a wonderful discussion about the book and other topics.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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