The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

Oct 30 2024 286 ep. 50 mins 40
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A British take on current affairs in the world of golf. Some of it interesting, most of it not.

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273 - Halloween Special Eclectic 18: Simon Haines (pt 2)

Oct 30 2024 56 mins  
Send us a textIn 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 n

272 - Halloween Special Eclectic 18: Simon Haines (pt 1)

Oct 28 2024 55 mins  
Send us a textIn 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 n

271 - Bill Elliot: Sports Journalist (pt II)

Oct 24 2024 58 mins  
Send us a textIn 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.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @c

270 - Bill Elliott: Sports Journalist (pt 1)

Oct 21 2024 54 mins  
Send us a textSam 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 Europe

269 - Course Diaries: Knighton

Oct 16 2024 49 mins  
Send us a textA 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 similarit

268 - Course Diaries: St. Anne's Old Links

Oct 09 2024 55 mins  
Send us a textFounded 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!If you've enjoyed this epis

267 - 10 Seconds of Hang-Time

Sep 30 2024 58 mins  
Send us a textSam and Tom are live from The Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews, catching up on a busy few weeks on the road, including some of the country’s lesser-known amateur foursomes events, the Presidents Cup, and the upcoming Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.Don’t miss the special segment at the end, where Tom shares what’s required to achieve 10 seconds of hang-time!If you

266 - 19 Club Championships & the USGA with Missy Crisp

Sep 16 2024 38 mins  
Send us a textLong time friend of the pod and multiple previous guest Darragh Garrahy chats with Missy Crisps about her phenomenal golfing record and his career in the USGA. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Cookie Crumbs #13 - Royal County Down with Dr. Brian Fleming

Sep 10 2024 5 mins  
Send us a textA short excerpt from Course Diaries episode 119 with Dr. Brian Fleming, archivist at Royal County Down, discussing the evolution of the links as we head into Irish Open week.It promises to be a great spectacle as we watch some of the world’s best do battle beneath the Mountains of Mourne.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or S

265 - The Yorkshire Challenge

Sep 10 2024 68 mins  
Send us a textSam and Tom debrief on a big few days spent up on the land of Yorkshire. Three days of golf at Lindrick, Ganton & Moortown, as well as a bit of a download from the much talked about 'Denham Bowl'...Special mention this week to Royal County Down who will be playing host to the Irish Open and what is a very rare chance to see the spectacular links on TV. If you've e