Best Golf Architecture Podcasts (2024)

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SKYLIT: Geoff Shackelford, GOLF ARCHITECTURE FOR NORMAL PEOPLE 59:02

7d ago59:02

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It's a golfing extravaganza as Geoff Shackelford joins Skylight's Tyler Austin to discuss his book Golf Architecture for Normal People! Together, they talk golf course design, the economic and ecological impacts of a golf course that people don't often think about, and how golf as a game is becoming more accessible to lower-class players. It's a gr…

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Episode Forty Eight - Why Does Golf Architecture Matter? 1:37:54

9d ago1:37:54

1:37:54

Following on from a listener DM regarding course design issues, we devote an entire episode to the topic of golf architecture. Why does it matter? Why is the Old Course important, and why is Alister MacKenzie revered? How is it so many people long for firm and fast course conditions? All this, analytics, the wind at Cape Wickham, and more in a long…

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Better Than the Movie 16: PERFUME: THE STORY OF A MURDERER w/ Elisa Garcia 1:29:48

5h ago1:29:48

1:29:48

We've got a classic on BTTM today that's all killer. DJ and bookseller Elisa Garcia selected PERFUME, the 1985 German novel by Patrick Süskind that was originally deemed unfilmable. But co-screenwriter and director Tom Tykwer (RUN LOLA RUN, BABYLON BERLIN) surely got the job done in 2006. Elisa joins Allan, Tyler, and Justin to discuss the best bit…

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Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal County Down 43:34

1d ago43:34

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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.…

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Episode 49: Digger Girl - Angela Moser of Moser Golf & Renaissance Golf Design 1:41:27

13d ago1:41:27

1:41:27

The stars finally aligned recently in providing me with an opportunity to spend some time with Angela Moser - golf course architect, shaper and world traveller! There was no sign of either a dozer or a digger.... although I am absolutely sure that one of those is undoubtedly in her immediate future. In this episode we take a deep dive on Renaissanc…

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Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Portstewart Golf Club 1:04:35

14d ago1:04:35

1:04:35

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. Make sure to watch video reviews of each course on our YouTube channel, and keep an eye out for the rest of our Northern Irish Golf Road Trip series! Coming soon! Follow us on socials: YouTube…

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Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Castlerock Golf Club 38:15

17d ago38:15

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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. Make sure to watch video reviews of each course on our YouTube channel, and keep an eye out for the rest of our Northern Irish Golf Road Trip series! Coming soon! Fol…

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Episode 48: Digger Girl :) Trailer - Angela Moser 4:47

18d ago4:47

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Angela Moser has just completed the #10 Course at Pinehurst for Tom Doak's Renaissance Golf Design - she joined me recently for golf at St Patricks Links (no surprise, she's a baller) and a number of conversations, one of which we recorded for your enjoyment. Our full conversation takes a look at Angela's career to date, which includes significant …

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Episode 47: Martin Ebert of MacKenzie & Ebert 1:01:06

22d ago1:01:06

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Royal Portrush hosted it's first Open Championship in 1951, with Max Faulkner triumphing over Harry Colt's Dunluce Course... at the time Bernard Darwin was minded to write that Colt's design of the Dunluce links was 'a monument more enduring than Brass'. As listeners will know the Open Championship returned to Royal Portrush in 2019. In advance of …

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Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal Portrush 54:38

28d ago54:38

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. Make sur…

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Better Than the Movie 15: PLANET OF THE APES 1:26:57

28d ago1:26:57

1:26:57

It's a madhouse! The BTTM fellas are on their own this month, talking PLANET OF THE APES. The main focus is the original feature film, directed by Oscar winner Franklin J. Schaffner and scripted by fellow Oscar winner Michael Wilson and TWILIGHT ZONE creator Rod Serling. The fellas compare this classic to the lesser known source novel by Pierre Bou…

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SKYLIT: Maggie Nelson, LIKE LOVE 58:23

1M ago58:23

58:23

Join us for a conversation with Skylight favorite Maggie Nelson, whose newest collection of essays, Like Love, has already made its way into our booksellers' hearts. One of those booksellers, Elodie Saint-Louis, sat down with Maggie to talk about Like Love, her thoughts on genre distinctions with writing, and much more! Produced by Elodie Saint-Lou…

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Restoring and Renovating the Great Dunes Course at Jekyll Island Golf Club | Episode 26 1:05:33

1M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

This episode features a recording of our Municipal Golf Network Webinar Series on the upcoming restoration and renovation of the Great Dunes Course at Jekyll Island Golf Club in Jekyll Island, Georgia National Links Trust Co-Founder, Will Smith, is joinred by thee panelists. Jeffrey Stein and Brian Ross - the course’s co-architects, and Noel Jensen…

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Episode 46: F&F Spring Break #4 - Reimagining the County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point 1:04:27

1M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

County Sligo Golf Club celebrates 130 years of existence in 2024. Club members recently approved a course development plan, prepared by course designers M&E. In this episode we catch up with Council member David Dunne to hear about the scope of these plans, which will be implemented over the coming years. David has an interesting back story which w…

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Episode Forty Seven - How to win a club championship, with Warwick Dews 1:29:55

1M ago1:29:55

1:29:55

We recap Scott's win in the 2024 New South Wales GC A-Reserve club championship final, joined for the discussion by his opponent's caddie, NSWGC head teaching pro Warwick Dews.Warwick and Scott recap the shots that made a difference, discuss what each camp was thinking in some key moments and Warwick casts a professional's eye over the mistakes Sco…

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Episode 45: F&F Spring Break 2024 #3 - Mark Millar - Course Manager at County Sligo GC 1:14:14

1M ago1:14:14

1:14:14

Friend of the pod Mark Millar, the Superintendent at County Sligo Golf Club, joined us for a chat in the Ewing Room in the clubhouse at Rosses Point during a recent visit to the home of the West of Ireland Amateur Championship. The Club has hosted the event since its inaugural hosting of the event in 1923. We take a look at the site at Rosses, disc…

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Episode 43: F&F Spring Break 2024 #1 - Sligo & Mayo 1:03:06

1M ago1:03:06

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The First in a four part series that cover the F&F Spring Break to Counties Sligo and Mayo. Myself and a good mate set off from Dublin to the Atlantic West Coast of Ireland to explore the delights of links golf at Rosses Point, Strandhill, Enniscrone & Belmullet. Please take a look at the F&F Instagram page to view a number of reels showing County …

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Episode Forty Six - Steve Keipert & Australian Golf Digest 2024 Top 100 1:18:22

2M ago1:18:22

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Steve Keipert, editor of Australian Golf Digest joins us to chat about the magazine's latest rankings edition - with the Top 100 list of Australian courses controversially featuring a new #1. Cape Wickham sits atop the rankings for the first time. Steve goes through the nitty gritty of the process, and talks all things rankings, course architecture…

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Episode 44: F&F Spring Break 2024 #2 - The History of County Sligo Golf Club 40:20

2M ago40:20

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Tony Cunningham is a long standing member at County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point. While visiting recently we sat down with him to explore the origin story of ine of the grand old dames of Irish Golf. Founded by members of the Sligo Militia in 1894, the club celebrates 130 years in 2024. The Club has hosted the West of Ireland Championships since…

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Better Than the Movie 14: THE GREEN KNIGHT / SIR GAWAIN AND... w/ Conor Holt 1:21:24

2M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Happy Dev Patel Season to all who celebrate! Mr. Patel's directing debut, MONKEY MAN, is in theaters now, but we decided to look back a few years at his great work in THE GREEN KNIGHT, adapted from the chivalric romance SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT by writer-director David Lowery (PETER PAN & WENDY). Filmmaker and VHS enthusiast Conor Holt joins…

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Episode Forty Five - Matt Mollica live from Augusta 25:35

2M ago25:35

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Ever wondered what pure euphoria sounds like?Matt phoned in fresh from 12 hours walking the grounds of Augusta National to debrief on his day at The Masters.Just a quick episode, with regular programming to resume once Matty is back from his travels.Shoutout Burnley, shoutout Angus & Grace.

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Episode 31: Why is Augusta National 12th in our World Rankings? 1:17:11

2M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

A special episode to discuss why Augusta National is ranked 12th in our Top100golfcourses.com World Rankings!

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Episode 42: Paraparaumu Beach Golf Links with Leo Barber 1:41:16

2M ago1:41:16

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Leo Barber the GM and Course Manager at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club on the Kapiti Coast of the North Island of New Zealand joins us for this episode. I have had the great pleasure of playing the links at Paraparaumu Beach on a number of occasions, over the course of 4 rounds there, thus far, the washboard fairways and associated dunescapes really r…

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Episode Forty Four - Playing The Masters, with Lukas Michel 1:27:04

3M ago1:27:04

1:27:04

Lukas Michel joins the pod for a second time to chat about playing in the 2020 Masters Tournament: what he learned about the course; favourite shots, holes and greens; playing practice rounds with OWGR Top 10 studs; social distancing in The Crow's Nest, why food at The Masters tastes better & more. We also discuss his amateur career, his internal w…

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Episode Forty Three - Listener Qs + Matt is Masters-bound 39:08

3M ago39:08

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A quick catch-up before Matt's departure for the US to attend the Masters and play some all-world golf courses. We answer some listener questions, several with a Masters theme, go through some four-word course reviews of Aussie courses by American golf course architect Jaeger Kovich following his recent trip to the Sandbelt and chat a bit about wha…

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Samantha Wagner: Epson Tour Player & NLT Ambassador | Episode 25 25:03

3M ago25:03

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In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we introduce a new National Links Trust Ambassador - Epson Tour player, Samantha Wagner. Samantha grew up playing public golf and had a successful junior and amateur career before turning pro in 2017. Since then, she has played on the Epson and LPGA Tours. We’re really excited to have Samantha ab…

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Better Than the Movie 13: MONEYBALL w/ Michael Chin 1:13:37

3M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Happy Opening Day! And coincidentally, Tyler has selected a baseball classic for his birthday pick: Michael Lewis's MONEYBALL: THE ART OF WINNING AN UNFAIR GAME and the Oscar-nominated film adaptation co-written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Bennett Miller. How did they turn those stats into a movie!?! Guest Michael Chin (Great Wave Goods) helps …

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Episode Forty Two - Four word course reviews are back! 1:29:40

3M ago1:29:40

1:29:40

Four-word course reviews are back!After an initial catch-up on some recent news in Aussie golf & the pursuit — not all of it successful — of their 2024 goals, Matt and Scott turn their attention to the 2024 Golf Australia Magazine course rankings.They go course by course through the top 20 with four-word course reviews for each of them, as well as …

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Episode 30: Matt Adamski - General Manager at Sweetens Cove 1:07:18

3M ago1:07:18

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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 Swe…

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Episode 41: An Afternoon with Pat Ruddy - Part 3 of 3 - Murvagh, Ballyliffin, Rosapenna and County Sligo 1:22:22

3M ago1:22:22

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In this final instalment of my chat with Pat Ruddy we take a look at his work in County Donegal - revising Eddie Hackett's work at both Murvagh and Ballyliffin, revising Morris, Vardon and Colt at Rosapenna, creating muscular modern links courses at Ballyliifin (Glashedy) and Rosapenna (Sandy Hills) and a revitalisation project at the Colt and Alis…

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Episode Forty One - Mike DeVries & 7 Mile Beach 1:27:37

4M ago1:27:37

1:27:37

A real treat to chat with esteemed golf course architect Mike DeVries. Boasting decades of experience in the industry, Mike is one of the men on the ground at 7 Mile Beach. This episode focusses lots on the course, as well as Mike’s portfolio of courses, his thoughts on construction, and so much more. The preamble of the episode includes Scott and …

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Episode 40: An Afternoon with Pat Ruddy - Part 2 of 3 - The European Club 47:55

4M ago47:55

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This is part two of my chat with Pat Ruddy (final part due in a few weeks), we hope you enjoy our conversation! In this episode we focus on the origin story of The European Club which is located in Brittas Bay in County Wicklow - how the site was eventually found, the opening day, a course of 20 holes, sleeper shod bunkers and a 127 yard green.....…

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Episode 29: Tyler Rae - Golf Course Architect & Donald Ross Expert 1:02:17

4M ago1:02:17

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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. Top 100 Clubhouse brought to you by Gol…

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Episode 28: Ryan Fox - New Zealand's Top Golfer 55:51

4M ago55:51

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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. He talks about how the All Blacks rugby team, most notably his legendary father Grant, have impacted his golfing career. We discuss his experience playing on the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Asian Tour and the Europea…

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Micaa' Thomas: Professional Golfer & NLT Ambassador | Episode 24 20:04

4M ago20:04

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In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we welcome on Micaa' Thomas. Micaa' is a professional golfer who grew up at Langston Golf Course. After an accomplished amateur career, today, she plays mini-tour events while chasing her dream to play on the LPGA Tour. In her spare time, she is a talented artist who has produced an award-winning…

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Better Than the Movie 12: THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY w/ Emily VanKoughnett 1:18:33

4M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

How's the peepin', Tommy? Netflix's RIPLEY series is still more than a month away from dropping, but guest Emily VanKoughnett (Los Angeles Review of Books; LIT ANGELES) joins the BTTM crew to discuss Patricia Highsmith's classic murder story from 1955, THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY, and the 1999 film adaptation from writer-director Anthony Minghella, sta…

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SKYLIT: Tommy Orange, WANDERING STARS 36:07

4M ago36:07

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It's a sneak peek special! Skylight's own Elodie sits down with the incredible Tommy Orange (There, There) to talk about his new novel Wandering Stars (Feb. 27)...listen in for a reading of an excerpt, Tommy's thoughts on Native American representation and why he's hopeful for the future. To pre-order Wandering Stars: https://www.skylightbooks.com/…

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Episode 39: An Afternoon with Pat Ruddy - Part 1 of 3 - Ballymote to The Point and Beyond 1:03:26

4M ago1:03:26

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Pat Ruddy may be known to many of you as the owner and course designer of The European Club located at Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow. That association is central to his story, however, it does not tell the full tale. In addition to course design Mr Ruddy is a Golf Journalist, Author, Bibliophile, Historian and Magazine publisher. A native of Ballymote, …

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Episode Forty - Greg Chalmers 42:21

4M ago42:21

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A snippet of 1998 Australian Open winner Greg Chalmers was featured within our previous episode – a focus on Royal Adelaide. This episode of the pod is the full chat with one of the more under-rated Australian golf talents of recent times. It was a real pleasure to speak with Greg – he covered a wide range of topics during his talk with us. We pres…

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Episode 27: Colin Burns - Managing Winged Foot 1:08:24

4M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

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. The Top100 Clubhouse Podcast is brought to you by Eden Mill's Golf Gin.…

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Episode 38: Mike DeVries of CDP Golf & DeVries Design 1:53:51

4M ago1:53:51

1:53:51

Mike DeVries joins us from a wintery Michigan in advance of what may be his final construction visit to the 7 Mile Beach Golf Development that he is currently building for Mat Goggin in Hobart, Tasmania. We discuss his early influences at Crystal Downs in Michigan, restoration work at the Meadow Club, The Addington & Royal Dublin. We take a quick l…

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Episode Thirty Nine - Royal Adelaide, With A Couple Of Lefties 1:17:15

4M ago1:17:15

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One of the finest courses in the land comes under the microscope today - with the venerable Royal Adelaide layout our focus. Details are fleshed out by RA expert Terry Thornton, and the winner of the 1998 Australian Open (played at Royal Adelaide) Greg Chalmers. Everything you wanted to know about the course is in here, and there's even some detail…

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