The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast
A British take on current affairs in the world of golf. Some of it interesting, most of it not.
Episodes
287 episodes
274 - Dame Laura Davies
Live from the committee room at West Byfleet where 'the Dame' learnt to play much of her golf in her teenage years, we sit down to talk about Laura's career in the game. A few highlights from a career that spans over 40 years...
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Season 1
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Episode 274
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1:08:03
273 - Halloween Special Eclectic 18: Simon Haines (pt 2)
In this special two-part podcast, Simon unpacks his Eclectic 18 from holes that no longer exist. Please see our show notes on our b...
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Season 1
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Episode 273
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56:29
272 - Halloween Special Eclectic 18: Simon Haines (pt 1)
In this special two-part podcast, Simon unpacks his Eclectic 18 from holes that no longer exist. Please see our show notes on our b...
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Season 1
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Episode 272
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55:09
271 - Bill Elliot: Sports Journalist (pt II)
In 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 ...
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Episode 271
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58:48
270 - Bill Elliott: Sports Journalist (pt 1)
Sam 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...
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Episode 270
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54:25
269 - Course Diaries: Knighton
A 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 membe...
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Season 1
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Episode 269
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49:01
268 - Course Diaries: St. Anne's Old Links
Founded 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 268
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55:28
267 - 10 Seconds of Hang-Time
Sam 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 Championsh...
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Season 1
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Episode 267
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58:30
266 - 19 Club Championships & the USGA with Missy Crisp
Long 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 266
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38:02
Cookie Crumbs #13 - Royal County Down with Dr. Brian Fleming
A 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 wor...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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5:29
265 - The Yorkshire Challenge
Sam 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 265
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1:08:11
264 - Curtis Cup Round-up
An exceptional few days at The Curtis Cup, capped off with a nail-biting final day of singles action. Sam, Tom & Bruce found some shade to recap a truly memorable event!Huge congratulations to Catriona and the team on their victory a...
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Season 1
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Episode 264
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52:28
263 - The Future of Simulator Golf w/ Joe McDonnell
Sam sits down with Joe while the roof is quite literally caving in on the paradise peninsula of The Wirral to talk about an exciting new project with Sam Cooper& Will Eagar. Exclusively available at Urban Golf in London -...
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Season 1
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Episode 263
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48:18
262 - AIG Women’s Open recap.
Bruce sits down with two friends of the pod, Grace and James, to recap a brilliant week in St Andrews for the AIG Women’s Open. They discuss the atmosphere at the Home of Golf, key storylines from the week, their encounters with several players...
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Season 1
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Episode 262
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45:49
261 - The Open Question
Tom and Bruce sit down and discuss the upcoming AIG Women’s Open to be played at St Andrews, looking at the course setup, conditions and general atmosphere about town. Tom also recounts his recent time on the road and a new favouri...
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Season 1
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Episode 261
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40:21
260 - Course Diaries: Seaton Carew
Sam sits down during the English Amateur Championship at Seaton Carew for this Course Diaries episode.Alex and the rest of the team at the club are on a journey of taking this historic 22-hole links through phases of constant improvement...
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Season 1
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Episode 260
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1:03:56
259: Course Diaries - The Addington w/ Ryan Noades pt 2
In Part II of this Course Diaries two-part behemoth, we talk to Ryan about the restoration work underway at The Addington under the stewardship of Clayton DeVries & Pont.Ryan's passion and enthusiasm, alongside the canvas he has at T...
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Season 1
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Episode 259
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50:01
258: Course Diaries - The Addington w/ Ryan Noades pt 1
Live from an undisclosed beer garden in South West London, after an 18-hour day, we finally sat down to record this podcast. A Course Diaries podcast with Ryan was always going to be a long one, so this is a two-parter.We'll be releasing...
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Episode 258
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45:34
257 - 152nd Open Championship Roundup
Sam, Tom & Bruce gather to discuss Royal Troon, the setup, the performances and more. From Schauffele, to Rory as well as the slightly eclectic leaderboard and whether that’s a good or bad thing. We also talk about our wonderful event on Fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 257
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49:46
256 - The Price is Wrong...
Sam & Tom are joined by producer Luke to have a little game of Open stash The Price is Right
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Season 1
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Episode 256
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32:02
255 - Royal Troon Preview
Sam & Tom Discuss the course ahead of the Open here at Royal Troon this week.
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Season 1
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Episode 255
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26:18
254 - Scottish Open Recap
Sam & Tom discuss the Scottish Open from on site at Renaissance Golf Club. This will be the first of daily micro pods over the next 6 days of The Open at Royal Troon.
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Season 1
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Episode 254
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35:33
253 - Kenny Reid: 'Touch of Class'
We sat down with friend of the jar - Kenny Reid - to talk about his second book, 'Touch of Class'. The book charts the story of the 1984 Open Championship and in the process, capture the essence of Seve Ballesteros and why he captured the heart...
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Episode 253
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1:15:41
252 - Golfing Politicians
With the recent conclusion of the General Election in Britain and a lively debate between Biden & Trump where the nation watched two men well past the age of 70 arguing over who was the better golfer, we decided to look at golfing politicia...
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Season 1
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Episode 252
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53:43
251 - Final Qualifying for the Open
Sam, Tom, Peter Hancock and Ross Flannigan get together to talk through their various days at Final Qualifying across the UK. Sam was at Burnham & Berrow, Tom was at West Lancashire, Peter was at Deal while Ross was at Dundonald. Great day ...
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Season 1
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Episode 251
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1:09:51