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Golf Badgers

By Cookie Jar Golf
Greenkeeping
Golf Course Architecture
Golf
Golf Course Management
Data Collection
BTME
Birkdale Golf Club
Royal Liverpool Golf Club
USGA
GS3 Ball
Turf Production
Moisture Meter
Golf Machinery
Golf Course Renovations
Climate Change
Agronomy
Blackwell Golf Club
Inturf
Turf Health
Drought

Golf Badgers (ɡɒlf bæʤə) - noun: A group of golfers obsessed with the game.Does this sound like you? If so, you're in the right place.Sam Cooper (Golf course architect) and James Bledge (Course Manager @ Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake) invite some of their friends from across the architecture and green keeping industries to join them for a deep dive on all things golf.Feasting on a gluttonous ... more

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Bledge sits down with Sean McLean to discuss the changes and preparations for Royal Birkdale for the upcoming Open in July. 

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Bledge and Dan sit down to explore the fascinating crossover between elite golf and top-level football, diving into the creation of the Blue Exchange and how it’s giving greenkeepers a rare behind-the-scenes look at life inside Manchester City. From ... more

Bledge and Sam sit down with Dan Davies of RNGC fame to discuss the sacred acre and Dan's journey through the golf journalism world. Dan is also a member of the cradle of English Golf, which is discussed towards the end of the podcast. 

A man who ha... more

Bledge and Willie sit down to talk all things Terralift, turf nutrition and the long-term art of building stronger, healthier golf surfaces. Willie shares his journey from greenkeeping in Ireland, Scotland and Germany to spending 20 years with Terral... more

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Recent Guests

Sean McLean
From Royal Birkdale
Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Episode: 079 - Preparing Royal Birkdale for an Open with Sean McLean
Daniel Lewis
Grounds team member / city football club collaboration contact
Manchester City (Etihad Stadium) / Blue Exchange participant
Episode: 078 - From Fairways to Football: Inside Man City’s Grounds Team with Daniel Lewis
Dan Davies
Journalist and author; RNGC founder
Independent journalist</br>Author
Episode: 077 - Dan Davies
Willie Murphy
From Terralift
Terralift
Episode: 076 - Willie Murphy on Terralift, Soil Biology and Smarter Turf Nutrition
Matt Plested
Course Manager at Stoneham (guest on episode)
Stoneham Golf Club
Episode: 074 - Matt Plested Chasing Excellence at Stoneham
Gavin Speedy
Technical Representative for Aitken's, a pivotal figure in the greenkeeping community
Atkins
Episode: 070 - BTME 2026 Roundup with Gavin Speedie and Matt Plested.
Richard Johnstone
Course Manager at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Episode: 069 - Erosion, Evolution, and Excellence at Royal Aberdeen with Richard Johnstone
Lee Strutt
Guest and greenkeeping expert
Episode: 068 - Mowers, Mayhem & Milestones: Part Two with Lee Strutt
Jim Croxton
CEO of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association
BIGGA
Episode: 067 - Jim Croxton on BTME, BIGGA’s Big Year, and Why Greenkeeping Needs a Bigger Voice

Hosts

James Bledge
Co-host and Course Manager with extensive involvement at Royal Liverpool Golf Club; frequent speaker on greenkeeping and course management topics.
Sam Cooper
Co-host and golf course architect, bringing design, architecture, and project management perspectives to episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • This Is Golf.

    If people paid more attention to the information available in this podcast than hanging on every word of Cantlay & JT as to why they need to be paid a few more million - the golf world would be a much better place. Great hosts, great explanations & and very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robbo2107
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Insightful and educational

    Golf Badgers podcast is a great listen, getting the behind the scenes stories we golfers need to hear. Insightful and educational covering up to date topics. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    👍🏻Pauls
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Clever and insightful

    Badgers is a brilliant podcast. Sam and James complement each other really well (they each have different expertise and views) which results in a really insightful and interesting pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E.J.R.B.
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • It’s all about the golf course

    A fantastic podcast that focuses on the “golf course” and all the aspects around design, maintenance, grass etc.

    Great content and great guests - keep doing what you’re doing 💪🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fg.ghizzardi
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Question Badgers 👌🏻

    Love it guys, a super balance of fun and detail….👍⛳️😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GS Boss
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Guests are varied but consistently industry-focused and well-informed.
Listeners appreciate the practical, behind-the-scenes look at course design and maintenance.
The show balances technical detail with accessible storytelling, making it valuable for club members and decision-makers.
Quality guests and approachable conversations resonate with a niche audience of turf professionals and serious golf enthusiasts.

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#45
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#185
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#181
France/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#202
Germany/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#211
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#14
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

073 - A Q&A With Bledge
Q: What is the most exciting golf course this year?
James admits he cannot provide a well-informed answer without his co-host but mentions the new course at Dornock and renovations planned at Hoylake.
073 - A Q&A With Bledge
Q: What tips do you have for deputies looking to plan for their first head jobs?
James suggests networking, working off the clock to improve skills, and promoting oneself professionally.
073 - A Q&A With Bledge
Q: How can local courses improve greens or fairways upkeep without having to install drainage?
James believes drainage is critical but suggests that improving surface drainage and cultural controls can also help.
073 - A Q&A With Bledge
Q: Is it possible to be too qualified too early?
James advises against rushing qualifications and emphasizes the importance of experience and taking time to develop skills.
073 - A Q&A With Bledge
Q: If you could have one tour pro shadow you for a day on the course, who would it be?
James would choose Andrew Coulter, having been a huge fan during childhood and wanting to discuss greenkeeping techniques together.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Golf Badgers

What is Golf Badgers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Golf-focused conversations centered on golf course architecture, greenkeeping, agronomy, and the evolving technology that supports turf management. Across episodes, topics include maintenance practices, course design decisions, equipment and robotics, sustainability, and industry events, with guests ranging from course managers to industry leaders. The show stands out for its practical, field-grounded discussions, candid stories from the turf world, and a blend of design depth with hands-on maintenance insights—making it a likely fit for clubs, facilities teams, and professionals seeking actionable takeaways for course operations and design.

A distinctive quality is the steady cadence between architecture and maintenance themes, plus regul... more

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1. The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast
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Golf Badgers launched 4 years ago and published 79 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Golf Badgers include:

1. Sean McLean
2. Daniel Lewis
3. Dan Davies
4. Willie Murphy
5. Matt Plested
6. Gavin Speedy
7. Richard Johnstone
8. Lee Strutt

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