Podcasts by The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

052 - Zane Scotland: Becoming an Elite Player and Increasing Accessibility in Golf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we're joined by Zane Scotland - former European Tour pro and a coach to many up-and-coming talents in the game. We hear about Zane's rapid early success - which saw him qualify for The Op...

051 - Masters Round-Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whilst it wasn't the nail-biting final day we've seen in recent years, it was still a great spectacle! We get together to chew through the detail on the first ever Masters in November and talk abou...

050 - The Masters with TrottieGolf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This year, the wait for The Masters has been excruciating with set backs and lock downs, so who better to celebrate our 50th episode, a prelude to Augusta this week, than with friend of the pod - C...

049 - Sam Cooper - @links_from_the_road from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We got to catch up with Sam about van life and the first leg of his journey as he, his wife Harriet and the dogs travel the coast of the UK playing 192 of the best inks courses across the country. ...

048 - Malcolm Duck & East Lothian from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While we were in Scotland, we spent some time with Malcolm Duck, proprietor of the Ducks Inn, in Aberlady. Malcolm is a famous local figure in the golfing world, hosting anyone who’s anyone as they...

047 - Golf Stats & Data with Lou Stagner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We’ve been looking forward to this for some time! Lou is a self confessed golf nut and data nerd, and through his work with Scott Fawcett and DECADE he has an immense level of understanding of the ...

046 - Sei Young Kim, Hatton's Hoodie, and Bryson's Lack of Skill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The full squad are back together for a debrief of this past week's professional tournaments, and to take dead-aim at some loaded topics in our sport: purse disparities between the men's and women's...

045 - Scottish Open, Sergio's Comeback Win, and Cal's Winter irons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We recap a dramatic weekend of golf (and weather!) at the Scottish Open, where Aaron Rai emerged victorious at the Renaissance Club. The gang also dissects Sergio’s new method of putting with his e...

044 - My First Major Championship with Lukas Michel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lukas rejoins the pod to chat to Bruce & Cal about his first major championship appearance at Winged Foot. After his initial appearance on the pod earlier this year before Covid-19 hit, we get to h...

043 - Golf Course Architecture with Evalu18 (Jasper Miners and Sam Cooper) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We spent some time with Jasper Miners and Sam Cooper from Evalu18 who are doing some incredibly exciting work with their website helping to simplify golf course architecture and celebrate the rich ...

042 - Cleeve Hill: Story of a Golf Club - #savegolfonthehill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To coincide with the launch of our latest ‘Story of a Golf Club’ YouTube film, we are joined by Golf Club Atlas contributor Sean Arble, and course architect Robin Hiseman who both share a special c...

041 - US Open Round-Up with Chris Trott AKA Trottie Golf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The boys are joined by Trottie (who after his first guest appearance couldn’t stay away) to talk through Bryson’s win at Winged Foot in what many see as a watershed moment for the game. Wherever yo...

040 - Amateur Golf Round-Up, (L)PGA Tour Controversies, and US Open Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The full squad reconvene to recap the three prestigious Amateur events that have been played on British soil over the past couple of weeks: the Amateur at Birkdale, the Women’s Amateur at West Lanc...

039 - Bobby Jones 90th Anniversary Grand Slam special - Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The second part of our special series on the life of Bobby Jones, winner of the Grand Slam in 1930 and arguably one of the most influential people in the world of golf, if not sport more generally....

038 - Bobby Jones 90th Anniversary Grand Slam special - Part I from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of our special series on the life of Bobby Jones, winner of the Grand Slam in 1930 and arguably one of the most influential people in the world of golf, if not sport more generally. Headin...

037 - Lies, Damned Lies & Statistics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The full squad are together to catch up on the latest developments in the game, we get to hear from the latest tinkering in Cal’s workshop in search of the fabled wand as he moves onto putter #26, ...

036 - PGA Round-Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bruce, Sam & Tom recap the highs and lows from Harding Park, and the superb return to Major Championship golf. An emphatic performance from Collin Morikawa as well as Englands own Paul Casey, trash...

035 - Major Golf is BACK! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tom, Sam and Cal recap some of the latest news on both sides of the Atlantic, including Eddie Pepperell's withdrawal from the HERO Open, as well as the danger Fire Ant's pose to golfers in the mode...

034 - Trottie Golf - Team TaylorMade from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Does Trottie have the coolest job in golf? If he doesn’t, then it’s not far off! We got to chat with Chris about his ascendancy in the world of golf, from PGA professional to club fitter to the eli...

033 - The Caddies that Changed Golf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As well as recapping Collin Morikawa's win in Ohio, we take the chance to research some of the caddies throughout history that have changed the game of Golf - Some of them modern household names, m...

032 - Jack Nicklaus - The GOAT? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The full squad are together as we head into a double header at Muirfield Village, Nicklaus’ most revered course design. We use the chance to go through the record books and look at the career of Th...

031 - Under the Gun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sam, Tom & Bruce recap the news on tour from the last week, with DJ shooting career lows after changing the short stick, some impressive performances under the gun from Will Gordon, and shots being...

030 - The Longest Day in Golf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The four boys get together to review the recent events at Harbour Town and Colonial post lockdown, also talking about the Rose Ladies Series and debriefing on the Macmillan 72 hole challenge!

029 - Jonathan Yarwood - PGA Professional from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today Bruce and Tom are joined by Jonathan Yarwood. Jonathan is a teaching professional ranked in the Top 100 in America by Golf Magazine. He’s worked with winners at every level, including 2005 US...

028 - A Brief History of Course Design from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From the ban on the game by James II, all the way to the new age designs we enjoy today, we get together to try and piece together the history of golf course architecture from the beginning. As lon...

027 - Using Big Data in Course Architecture from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Harry Cloke from Shorehill Analytics joins the pod to talk about how his firm are using big data to influence course design, and golf architecture!

026 - Room 101 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the benefit of reflection through the hiatus in golf, we get together to discuss what would make it into our golfing Room 101, and banished from the sport for eternity. Some of the picks unani...

025 - Nic Mulflur - Owner of McKenzie Bags from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We got chatting to Nic, President of Mackenzie Golf Bags, and wanted to share their fascinating story with you! Nic and the team of artisans offer something really different and are at the vanguard...

024 - Richie Ramsay - European Tour Player from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We had a great time chatting to 3-time winner Richie Ramsay! On top of a successful career on the European Tour, Richie was the first Brit to win the US-Am in nearly a century, as well as playing W...

023 - Brendan Lawlor - World top 5 Disability Golfer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We got to catch up with Brendan Lawlor about his journey in the game, hearing how he has risen to the top ranks of world disability golf playing pitch and putt growing up in Ireland, competing at a...

022 - Mike Clayton - Golf Architecture from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We got to chat with Mike Clayton about his career as a professional, and the world of Golf course architecture. Mike is at the forefront of the current renaissance in course architecture, either he...

021 - The 12 American Ryder Cup Cookie Jar Picks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Back together for Part Deux of the Ryder Cup picks, this time the boys try to reach agreement on the 12 names to represent the USA. Plenty of heated debate as we scour the rankings, performances an...

020 - The Mental game with Dr Gio Valiante - Golf Psychologist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We were lucky enough to be joined by Dr Gio Valiante, a world renowned sports psychologist, voted as one of the top Sport Psychologists in the world by Golf Digest and sports psychologist of the ye...

019 - The 12 European Ryder Cup Cookie Jar Picks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The boys get together to try and reach consensus on what the European side would look like with 12 Captains picks in lieu of 2020 rankings and usual measures! From the obvious to down right stupid,...

018 - David Cannon - Golf Photographer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today we are joined by David Cannon, who has taken pretty much every iconic golf photograph in golf in the last 38 years - and that might not even be an exaggeration! Recognised as one of the leadi...

017 - The Buck Club - Max Arden from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you haven't already heard of the Buck Club, it is a fascinating project headed up by PGA Tour pro Zac Blair. We talk to Director of Golf, Max Arden, as the club moves from concept, brand and kil...

016 - Mark McDonnell - Co Director of Modest! Golf Management from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mark McDonnell joined us for this fascinating pod about the life of a golf agent. He & One Direction star started up management agency Modest! Management after he had worked for TaylorMade for year...

015 - The Longest Hole in Golf - A Journey Across Mongolia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This epic story is about two adventures Adam Rolston & Ron Rutland. Adam & Ron decided to play the longest hole in golf by playing from one extreme side of Mongolia to the other, Culminating with a...

014 - A Blether with Iona Stephen - Sky Sports and Golfing World Presenter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While held up in St Andrews during lockdown, Iona spends an hour with Bruce, Sam and Tom shooting the breeze on her golfing career, as well as her broadcasting roles with Sky Sports & Golfing World...

013 - The Winners & Losers of Lockdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We take the opportunity to chunter through the impact lockdown is having on specific players, who is going to be thankful for the break and who left TPC Swagrass with form and momentum, and most im...

012 - Chat with Tom Coyne - New York Times Best Selling Author from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NY Times bestselling author Tom Coyne joins the podcast this week for a transatlantic chit chat! From his initial novel, turned big-screen hit ‘A Gentleman’s Game’ right through to ‘A Course Called...

011 - Interview with Lukas Michel - US Mid-Am Champion - Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The boys get together to have a chat with Lukas Michel before his Masters appearance in April. In part 2, we talk through his love of golf architecture, and his preparation for the Masters.

010 - Interview with Lukas Michel - US Mid-Am Champion - Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The boys get together to have a chat with Lukas Michel before his Masters appearance in April. In part 1, we talk through his route into golf, winning the Mid Am and a monster 7-iron shot! 

009 - Interview with Sam Clapham - Club Support Officer for England Golf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We were lucky enough to get Sam Clapham, a club support officer for England Golf. His role includes helping to develop the game at grassroots level and helping all clubs within his area to achieve ...

008 - Corona Calamity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Incredible turn of events this week across the globe. Sam, Cal and Bruce talk about the cancellations on tour and postponement to The Masters, as well as the impact this will have on the club and a...

007 - Arnold Palmer Alert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We climb into Azinger on his controversial comments about the European Tour, news from Qatar, a nod to the legend that is Mr. Arnold Palmer and we field some of the questions from our listeners thi...

006 - Swinging in the Wind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The full squad are back, talking about their exploits on the windy shores, controlling ‘traj’, gambling (and losing), and news from the tour as we cover the Honda Classic in Florida and the Oman Open!

005 - The Honesty Box from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We chunter through Brooks' recent interview about 'Sand-Gate', talk about the recently announced closures to municipal golf courses in Glasgow and about the giddy heights at the WGC in Mexico

004 - The Genesis of the Cookie Jar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joined by our 4th regular host Cal, we talk through the latest from the Genesis invitational, along with some of the best Tiger stats we found and the impact of the Coronavirus on the European tour!

003 - Wolf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In today's episode we are joined be Sir Bruce Fizpatrick as the team discuss the new UPGA and R & A distance report, the Pebble Beach Pro Am and Sr Bruce's recent victory at the Presidents Putter.

002 - Return of the Mac from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Graeme McDowell clinches the Saudi International, things are hotting up down the straight at the Phoenix Waste Management in Arizona and two idiots complain about playing golf in the cold and wet!

001 - The Pilot from 2020-01-04T15:00

Two idiots discussing their own golf and 2019 rule changes. 

001 - The Pilot from 2020-01-04T15:00

Two idiots discussing their own golf and 2019 rule changes. 

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