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The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

Cookie Jar Golf
Golf
Open Championship
Walker Cup
Tiger Woods
Golf Course Architecture
Ryder Cup
Footjoy
PGA Tour
James Braid
Amateur Golf
Rory Mcilroy
Pinehurst
AIG Women's Open
US Open
European Tour
Scottish Golf
Foot Joy
Alister Mackenzie
Royal Troon
Augusta National

A British take on current affairs in the world of golf. Some of it interesting, most of it not.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes420Founded7 years ago
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This weeks episode is a fascinating interview with broadcaster and commentator, distinguished amateur player, and son of Diana and Alfred Critchley who shares with us his story in the game of golf. Bruce's voice will be familiar to many as the voice ... more

This episode we record a Q&A episode after reaching episode 401, using it to look back on a busy run of golf, travel and listener questions. We also mention upcoming episodes, including a conversation with Walker Cup captain Dean Robertson, and other... more

In this episode, we look back on our 95-hole challenge on the Isle of Arran and compare it with the earlier Durness trip. We explain that Arran was more enjoyable largely because of better weather, shorter transfers, and more variety between courses,... more

We speak with Alex Buckner about his work as a short game coach and how he got into coaching after starting golf seriously in his teens. He explains that he reached scratch as a junior, later moved into work and training, and eventually focused on co... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Buckner
Short-game coach who coaches on tour and at Baywood Lakes
Baywood Lakes (base) and tour coaching
Episode: 399 - Building a Short Game with Alex Buckner
Kevin Hammer
President of the USGA
USGA
Episode: 398 - Kevin Hammer: President of the USGA
Sam Easterbrook
Amateur-turned-college golfer; Walker Cup team member
Purdue University (college golf); England Golf pathway
Episode: 397 - Sam Easterbrook: Walker Cup Winner
Peter Hancock
Walker Cup participant discussed on the show
GB&I team
Episode: 395 - Walker Cup Day 1 Recap
Jamie Van Wyk
Amateur golfer, England team member (English Amateur Champion)
England Golf
Episode: 391 - Jamie Van Wyk: English Amateur Champion
Colin Strachan
Club historian and author of Fair Ways at Ashdown Forest (2014 Murdoch Medal winner)
Royal Ashdown Forest / Ashdown Forest Golf Club
Episode: 390 - Course Diaries: Royal Ashdown Forest w/ Colin Strachan
Stuart Grehan
Amateur golfer, 2023 Amateur Championship winner at Royal Liverpool
Irish golf (Beltray)
Episode: 380 - Stuart Grehan
Jim Hartzell
Author of A Round of Scottish Courses
Author
Episode: 376 - Jim Hartsell: A Round of Scottish Courses
Mike Howard
Senior Design Associate at Mackenzie and Ebert
Mackenzie and Ebert
Episode: 371 - Course Diaries: Royal Birkdale w/ Mike Howard

Hosts

Tom Mills
Host of The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast; frequent contributor and on-air personality with a focus on course architecture, Open venues, and British golf culture.
Sam Williams
Co-host of The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast; engages in historical context, course architecture discussions, and guest interviews.
Tom Ildsley
Host contributing architectural and historical perspectives; part of ongoing discussions around course design and history.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 259 ratings
  • Champions of British golf

    Fantastic podcast - discussing matters of value in the game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tommy Garner
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Fantastic British golfing podcast with humour and insight into the golfing world. Great listen every week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BHughes2010
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    Only just discovered this, but it is outstanding, so much better than the deluge of golf podcasts and their obsession with kit and pointless scoring advice. Proper golf talk, well done guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daglish77
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Scott Cowx

    Excellent discussions with Scott

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1993teb
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Consistently excellent

    Think I’ve listened to about 99% of these podcasts since the release of Episode 1. Great variation in content, and superb production values. Always good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jemarr
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Great host banter paired with thoughtful industry insights.
Strong British golf focus with deep dives into history and architecture.
Consistently high production value and varied guest roster; very informative for golf nerds.

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Apple Podcasts
#72
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#14
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#76
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#28
France/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#42
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#63
Italy/Sports/Golf

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397 - Sam Easterbrook: Walker Cup Winner
Q: How far in advance was Lahinch on your radar, and what were the steps leading up to the event?
Sam details a gradual realization through training camps, rankings, and selection camps, with specific emphasis on the South of Ireland trip and the training in Dunbarney before Cyprus, which built his motivation to push for the team.
397 - Sam Easterbrook: Walker Cup Winner
Q: When did you find out you were on the Walker Cup team, and how did the call come about?
Sam describes the wait for the call after a strong college season and a pivotal conversation with Coach Dean; he learned he was on the team in Lahinch, which marked the culmination of months of preparation.
397 - Sam Easterbrook: Walker Cup Winner
Q: What were your shoes of choice around Lahinch?
Sam explains he wore FootJoy Premieres for years and preferred them on tour and in college settings, with some players getting gear but not all choosing the newer models.
369 - Masters Quiz with Simon Haines
Q: Who were the first three people involved with the Augusta National project on site before they bought the course?
Bobby Jones, Clifford Roberts, and Donald Ross were among the early on-site figures; some lines discuss Wendell Miller as engineer influence.
369 - Masters Quiz with Simon Haines
Q: What is the connection between Augusta National and Palmetto?
Mackenzie designed Augusta while collaborating with the Olmsted brothers and worked on Palmetto's greens and bunkers as part of his approach to Augusta's layout.

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What is The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A British-leaning show that blends current golf topics with deep dives into its history, architecture, and culture. Episodes regularly feature in-depth interviews with players, coaches, designers, and historians, plus roundtable takes on major championships, notable venues, and the evolution of the game. The hosts weave witty banter with thoughtful analysis, delivering a strong sense of place across UK golf heritage, while spotlighting architectural minds and amateur-to-professional pathways. A standout is the consistent pairing of course-design insight with contemporary golf discourse, making it a credible listen for both gear-and-competition fans and history buffs.

What's noteworthy is the podcast's breadth: conversations range from cele... more

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Recent guests on The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast include:

1. Alex Buckner
2. Kevin Hammer
3. Sam Easterbrook
4. Peter Hancock
5. Jamie Van Wyk
6. Colin Strachan
7. Stuart Grehan
8. Jim Hartzell

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