Top 100 Clubhouse - Golf Podcast (Top 100 Golf Courses)
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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 26 Jun 2023 | Episode 1: Simon Holt - CEO of Top 100 Golf Courses | 00:35:59 | |
Welcome to Top 100 Clubhouse! | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | Episode 2: Stuart McColm - General Manager of Cabot Highlands | 00:26:32 | |
Welcome to Top 100 Clubhouse! | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | Episode 3: Nairn Golf Club - From 1887 to Present | 00:40:39 | |
This week on Top 100 Clubhouse we talk to the captain of Nairn Golf Club, Ali Asher, and the Nairn archivist, Hugh Sutherland. We sit down in Nairn's fantastic archive room and discuss the history of the club and the room, and also why the R&A really enjoy hosting tournaments there. | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Episode 4: Zac Blair - Building The Tree Farm | 01:01:21 | |
In this episode we welcome Zac Blair to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Zac shares some of his experience on the PGA Tour, highlighting his preference for playing exceptional golf courses rather than engaging in practice rounds. We discuss his venture to establish The Buck Club, and learn about his significant project to build The Tree Farm, a brand new course in South Carolina, developed in collaboration with Kye Goalby and Tom Doak. | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Episode 5: Iain Forrester - Dutch Golf & the European hickory scene | 00:36:53 | |
In this episode Iain Forrester, Head Pro at Hoenshuis Country Club in the Netherlands, talks us through the golf scene in the low country and tells us about the growth of the hickory golf scene around Europe. We discuss the greatest courses in Holland, and whether The Netherlands has a legitimate claim to being the true home of golf. | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | Episode 6: David Scott - GM of Dumbarnie Links | 00:32:27 | |
Welcome to Top 100 Clubhouse! | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Episode 7: European Top 100 Special | 00:44:15 | |
This week James sits down with Jim McCann, the editor of top100golfcourses.com. We get to know Jim, hear about the sand course he helped build in Libya, and learn about the methods we use to create our Top 100 lists, including a breakdown of the brand new European Top 100 Rankings. | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | Episode 8: Joshua Pettit - Founder of the Alister MacKenzie Institute | 01:03:19 | |
This week we welcome Joshua Pettit to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Josh is an architect with a focus on the work of Dr. Alister MacKenzie. He's the founder and curator of the MacKenzie Institute and editor of the 'MacKenzie Reader: Writing on Golf Architecture and More'. Join us to discover more about one of golf's legendary architects. | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Episode 9: Bob Ford - Seminole & Oakmont | 00:46:44 | |
We caught up with the legendary Bob Ford during our week at the Walker Cup. He told us about his experiences as a club pro at Oakmont and Seminole, and talked about the importance of merchandising in golf. | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Episode 10: Martin Ebert - Renewing & Designing World Class Golf Courses | 00:38:36 | |
Martin Ebert is one half of the legendary design duo 'Mackenzie & Ebert'. In this episode, we discuss his involvement in world class layouts such as Hirono, Royal Liverpool, Royal Portrush and Turnberry. He is open about the challenges and joys of working on such renowned courses, and talks about the controversy surrounding the new 17th hole at Hoylake (Royal Liverpool). | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Episode 11: Chandler Withington - Ryder Cup Preview & Life as a Golf Artist | 01:09:42 | |
This week we welcome Chandler Withington to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Chandler has worked as the assistant pro at Seminole, the number one assistant at Merion, and was head pro at Hazeltine National during the Ryder Cup 2016. We discuss what it takes to win a Ryder Cup, his good friend Davis Love, and his new career as a licensed artist for the PGA, the USGA and the R&A. | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | Episode 12: Javier Reviriego - CEO at Real Club Valderrama | 00:46:30 | |
This week we welcome Javier Reviriego to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Javier is currently the CEO at Real Club Valderama, one of the world's Top 100 courses. He has a highly impressive CV having previously been head pro at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, and general manager at both Fuerteventura, and Finca Cortesin, which hosted the Solheim Cup this year. | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | Episode 13: Kurtis Bowman - Augusta National & La Haciena | 01:01:32 | |
This week we welcome golf course architect Kurtis Bowman to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Kurtis talks to us about his new design at La Hacienda in Spain; he also details the reasons for his sabbatical from golf, and his subsequent return to the industry. | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Episode 14: David Davis: International Golf Course Rater & Co-Founder of The Lockhart Travel Club | 00:54:54 | |
This week we welcome David Davis to the Clubhouse. David is a Partner at Top100golfcourses.com and Co-Founder of The Lockhart Travel Club. The 43rd person to finish playing the World Top 100 (November 2018). A true golf travel and golf course architecture enthusiast who has been a golf course panelist and international course rater for over 15 years. A father of 3 kids and a lifetime expat, originally from Oregon, having now lived overseas (in The Netherlands) for the better part of 30 years. | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | Episode 15: John Caven - St. George's Golf and Country Club | 00:48:48 | |
This week we welcome John Caven to the Clubhouse. John is the General Manager at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Ontario, Canada. He previously worked at the exclusive Loch Lomond Golf Club, and has a lot to say about life in the golf industry and what it takes to host professional events in the current climate. | |||
| 26 Oct 2023 | Clubhouse Special - The Cutting Room Floor - Zac Blair & David Margolis | 00:56:50 | |
Welcome to a special episode of Top 100 Clubhouse called 'The Cutting Room Floor', where we release previously unheard podcast content. In this special we're jumping back to a couple of really interesting podcast guests. First, we return to our conversation with pro golfer Zac Blair. We continue to discuss Zac's project to build The Tree Farm, the importance of being able to walk the course, and the surprising back story of the Tree Farm bell! The second conversation is with David Margolis. We discuss his strong views on what makes a clubhouse shower great, where you can get the best clubhouse food, and his opinions on golf course rankings. Enjoy! Top 100 Clubhouse is brought to you by Eden Mill, St Andrews. | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Episode 16: Patrick Koenig - Breaking World Records With The RGV Golf Tour | 00:56:33 | |
This week, legendary golf photographer Patrick Koenig joins us in the Clubhouse. We discuss his current endeavour on the RGV golf tour, where he has broken the world record for most 18 hole rounds of golf played in a year. He also discusses some of his favourite courses and locations from years of travel as a photographer. | |||
| 09 Nov 2023 | Episode 17 - Matt Ward - Journalist at 100 Major Championships & 12 Ryder Cup's | 01:19:06 | |
This week we welcome golf journalist Matt Ward to the Clubhouse. | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Episode 18: David McLay Kidd - Designing The Castle Course & Dealing With Controversy | 01:19:36 | |
In this episode of 'The Clubhouse' James is joined by a Scottish golf architecture legend; David McLay Kidd. The Glasgow-born Kidd founded DMK Golf Design in 2000, and ultimately went on to design incredible (but sometimes divisive) courses such as Bandon Dunes, St. Andrews (Castle) & Gamble Sands in Washington State. | |||
| 25 Nov 2023 | Episode 19: Nordic Special - Frode Hov (Lofoten Links) & Per G. Nyman (Växjö Golf Club) | 01:04:06 | |
In this episode of 'Top100 Clubhouse' James is joined by Frode Hov, the driving force behind the sensational Lofoten Links in Norway. They discuss what makes Lofoten such a special place, and why it's a must visit for any golf course lover! | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | Episode 20: Jim Rohrstaff - Te Arai Links | 00:54:51 | |
In this episode of The Clubhouse, our CEO (Simon Holt) is in New Zealand for a golf trip. He checks in with Jim Rohrstaff, the managing director at Te Arai links, to chat about the incredible visitor experience, their favourite holes and much more. | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | Episode 21: Kyle Cruickshank - Course Manager at The North Berwick Golf Club | 01:01:08 | |
This week we welcome Kyle Cruickshank to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Kyle's a fascinating individual who's worked all over the world from Royal Melbourne to Muirfield, and is now the course manager at the fantastic North Berwick. | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | Episode 22: Alessandra Kutz - Being A Female Club Fitter & Playing England's Top100 | 00:33:48 | |
In this episode of the Clubhouse, James is joined by Alessandra Kutz. Allesandra played high level golf at college, but then fell out of love with the game. Recently, she got the bug again and is now trying to crack England's Top100 Golf Courses and document her journey. | |||
| 22 Dec 2023 | Episode 23: Josh Ralston - Saudi Arabian Involvement In Golf | 00:51:55 | |
In this week's episode of The Clubhouse James is joined by Josh Ralston (a professor at Edinburgh University). They discuss the ongoing LIV/PGA Tour negotiations, and why Saudi Arabia decided to get involved in golf in the first place. They also talk through Josh's favourite courses from around the world on the back end. | |||
| 28 Dec 2023 | Episode 24: 2023 Year End Review - Part I | 00:34:29 | |
This week on Top 100 Clubhouse James Henderson, Simon Holt and David Davis get together to carry out a review of the 2023 golfing year! They chat about the amazing courses they have visited in the past 12 months, and discuss the places you should be adding to your golfing itinerary in 2024! | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | Episode 25: 2023 Year End Review - Part II | 00:50:42 | |
This week on Top 100 Clubhouse James Henderson, Simon Holt and David Davis get together to carry out a review of the 2023 golfing year! They chat about the amazing courses they have visited in the past 12 months, and discuss the places you should be adding to your golfing itinerary in 2024! | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | Episode 26: 2024 Preview - Part III | 01:04:54 | |
Welcome to the final instalment of our three-part series. In this episode, we shift our gaze from the past to the future as we look ahead to the great golf courses that will captivate players and fans alike in 2024. | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | Episode 27: Colin Burns - Managing Winged Foot | 01:08:24 | |
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. | |||
| 02 Mar 2024 | Episode 28: Ryan Fox - New Zealand's Top Golfer | 00:55:51 | |
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. | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | Episode 29: Tyler Rae - Golf Course Architect & Donald Ross Expert | 01:02:17 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Mar 2024 | Episode 30: Matt Adamski - General Manager at Sweetens Cove | 01:07:18 | |
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 Sweetens experience so special. | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Episode 31: Why is Augusta National 12th in our World Rankings? | 01:17:11 | |
A special episode to discuss why Augusta National is ranked 12th in our Top100golfcourses.com World Rankings! | |||
| 23 May 2024 | Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal Portrush | 00:54:38 | |
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. | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Castlerock Golf Club | 00:38:15 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Jun 2024 | Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Portstewart Golf Club | 01:04:35 | |
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. | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal County Down | 00:43:34 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | Episode 36: Wilma Erskine OBE - Bringing The Open to Royal Portrush | 00:53:47 | |
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 days of the Troubles, into one of the highest ranked courses in the world. We hope you enjoy! | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | Episode 37: Introducing The Editor Of Top100GolfCourses.com | 01:02:48 | |
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 ⬇️. | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | Episode 38: A fresh perspective on Golf Course Architecture w/ Christine Fraser | 01:07:43 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | Episode 39: John Low - Golf Course Architecture's Forgotten Man (Part One) | 00:28:00 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | Episode 40: John Low - Golf Course Architecture's Forgotten Man (Part Two) | 00:49:19 | |
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. | |||
| 22 Aug 2024 | Episode 41: Robin Sieger - Silent Mind Golf | 00:40:33 | |
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! | |||
| 07 Sep 2024 | Episode 42: Beau Welling - Bluejack National & Working W/ Tiger Woods | 00:59:07 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | The Irish Open 2024 - Top100 on Northern Irish radio station U105 | 00:09:33 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Sep 2024 | Episode 43: The President's Cup Of Golf Course Architecture | 00:40:33 | |
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? | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | Episode 44: Brian Schneider - Building Old Barnwell | 01:23:52 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Oct 2024 | Episode 45: Evan Olauson - Maintaining Greywolf | 00:29:22 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Oct 2024 | Episode 46: Responding To Comments About Our California & New York Rankings | 00:46:22 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | Episode 47: Adrian Pepper - The New Course At Sunningdale (Part One) | 00:43:13 | |
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. | |||
| 22 Nov 2024 | Episode 48: Adrian Pepper - The New Course At Sunningdale (Part Two) | 00:50:41 | |
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... | |||
| 22 Nov 2024 | Episode 49: Foreward Golf - A New Way To Do Club Fitting | 00:40:03 | |
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. | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | Episode 50: Year In Review | 00:59:36 | |
In this episode, James & Jasper reflect on their golf course highlights of 2024, and look ahead to Top100's 2025 plans. | |||
| 16 Dec 2024 | Episode 51: The Lockhart Travel Club | 01:03:55 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | Episode 59: The Valley Course At Royal Portrush | 00:29:34 | |
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. | |||
| 31 Dec 2024 | Episode 52: Discussing Our USA Rankings | 00:35:53 | |
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. | |||
| 12 Jan 2025 | Episode 53: Royal Burgess Golf Club - The Oldest In The World | 00:29:41 | |
James chats to two members of Royal Burgess (Willie Finlayson & Dr Douglas Stuart) about the history of this great golf club. | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | Episode 54: Walton Heath Golf Club | 00:12:56 | |
James & Jasper got the chance to visit the beautiful Walton Heath, in Surrey, and recorded a brief 15 minute chat in their historic clubhouse. | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | Episode 55: Park Mammoth Golf Club - A New Approach To Golf Course Restoration? | 00:55:12 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Jan 2025 | Episode 56: The Most Golf Courses Ever Played In A Year? | 00:22:59 | |
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*. | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | Episode 57: Golf In New Zealand | 00:51:11 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | Episode 58: Brett Hochstein - Building A Career In Golf Course Design | 01:20:15 | |
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 socials: | |||
| 17 Feb 2025 | Episode 60: Discussing The 2025 PGA Show & An Update On The Ginger Golfer's World Record Attempt | 00:53:11 | |
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. | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | Episode 61: DJ Piehowski's Journey To No Laying Up & His Favourite Golf Courses In The World | 01:13:08 | |
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. | |||
| 05 Mar 2025 | Episode 62: Ru McDonald Talks Cruden Bay & Scottish Golf Tourism | 01:05:32 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | Episode 63: The Secrets Of Caddying At A High End Golf Club | 00:50:08 | |
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. | |||
| 18 Mar 2025 | Episode 64: Discussing Our Irish Rankings | 00:26:33 | |
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. | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | Episode 65: Discussing Our Welsh Rankings | 00:17:12 | |
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. | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | Episode 66: An Overview Of The Golf Betting Industry | 00:37:37 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Apr 2025 | Episode 67: Whats it like to play Augusta National Golf Club? (Part 1) | 00:39:29 | |
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. | |||
| 09 Apr 2025 | Episode 68: Whats it like to play Augusta National Golf Club? (Part 2) | 00:56:52 | |
In this second episode focusing on the experience of playing Augusta, Jasper is joined by Paul Jones, who has had the opportunity to play the course 9 times as a result of volunteering during Masters week. He talks about his favourite holes, and what the overall day is like when you have a tee time. | |||
| 13 Apr 2025 | Episode 69: Discussing Our Scottish Rankings | 00:23:22 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Apr 2025 | Episode 70: Cameron McCormick On Coaching Jordan Spieth | 01:01:39 | |
In this episode James is joined by renowned coach, Cameron McCormick, to discuss his journey to golf instruction and his experiences with Jordan Spieth. | |||