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The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

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

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

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Latest Episodes

Tom is in the chair this time to bring to life the story of William Flynn, one of the more forgotten architects in the American Golden age.

In part 2 we discuss the construction firm of Toomey & Flynn, his design work into middle life and going on t... more

Tom is in the chair this time to bring to life the story of William Flynn, one of the more forgotten architects in the American Golden age.

In part 1 we discuss Flynn's childhood, his upbringing and his relationship with Frederick Pickering. We also... more

It’s hard to believe its 3 years since Jim joined the pod to talk about his last book - When Revelation Comes - which went on to become a Herbert Warren Wind award finalist, and this time we’re joined to talk about another exciting project. 

To get ... more

Tom & Sam discuss playing the original 12-hole routing at Prestwick, where the first Open Championship was held in 1860, and how the course has been restored for a limited period. We explain that the layout has been brought back with heavy marshallin... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Howard
Senior Design Associate at Mackenzie and Ebert
Mackenzie and Ebert
Episode: 371 - Course Diaries: Royal Birkdale w/ Mike Howard
Peter Hancock
Guest on episode, contributor
Episode: 370 - Masters Recap
Simon Haines
Golf historian and quiz guest
Historian
Episode: 369 - Masters Quiz with Simon Haines
Simon Coombs
The club's archivist at Wallasey Golf Club
Wallasey Golf Club
Episode: 366 - Course Diaries: Wallasey Golf Club
Ian Baker-Finch
Former Open Champion and longtime golf broadcaster
Former professional golfer, broadcaster
Episode: 365 - Ian Baker-Finch
Tom Mackenzie
Golf course architect and co-founder of Mackenzie and Ebert
Mackenzie and Ebert
Episode: 356 - Course Diaries: West Sussex w/ Tom Mackenzie
Ian Jamson
Past captain of Formby Golf Club and club archivist.
Formby Golf Club
Episode: 345 - Course Diaries: Formby Golf Club w/ Ian Jamson
Peter Handcock
Known as 'The Half Par Kid,' recognized for insights about half par golf holes.
Episode: 343 - Eclectic 18: A half-par scorecard with the Half Par Kid.
Fintan Bonner
Senior instructor at the St Andrews Links Golf Academy, known for developing young golfers and working with notable amateurs.
St Andrews Links Golf Academy
Episode: 334 - Fintan Bonner

Hosts

Tom Mills
Host of The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast
Sam Williams
Co-host on The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • Champions of British golf

    Fantastic podcast - discussing matters of value in the game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tommy Garner
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Brilliant

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BHughes2010
    United Kingdom9 months 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Scott Cowx

    Excellent discussions with Scott

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1993teb
    United Kingdoma year 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 Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate the mix of humor, expert insight, and accessible storytelling.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, British-centric golf banter and high production value.
Fans thank the show for strong guests and deep dives into architecture and history.
Sponsorships and guests are seen as credible and relevant to serious golf enthusiasts.
Listeners note the show stands out from kit-focused golf podcasts with more context and quality discussion.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#63
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#20
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#120
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#9
Italy/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#50
Germany/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#54
Australia/Sports/Golf

Talking Points

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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.
359 - 652 Courses in 365 Days - Josh Simpson
Q: How does that money kind of get distributed? What was the reasoning behind picking these charities?
I wanted to keep myself busy and do something special for the charities, as they make a real difference.
346 - Course Diaries: Old Petty w/ Clyde Johnson
Q: What unique aspects or features did you incorporate into Old Petty?
We created a narrative around the site, adding features like old walls and the shape of historical settlements.
346 - Course Diaries: Old Petty w/ Clyde Johnson
Q: Did the archaeology affect how you routed the course?
No, but there were a couple of times where the process was affected, especially regarding sensitive areas where we had to survey first.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

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

The show concentrates on golf, with a distinctly British lens on current topics, course architecture, history, and culture. Episodes mix thoughtful analysis of events (majors, rankings, media coverage) with deep dives into course design, archival history, and notable figures in the game. Listeners often hear nuanced discussions about design philosophy, heritage, and the evolving landscape of professional golf, peppered with personality-driven banter and strong guest perspectives. The format tends to balance long-form explorations with timely takes, making it attractive to serious golf fans who enjoy context, insight, and a bit of wit. A notable strength is its accessibility for UK-based audiences while still delivering global golf history a... more

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Recent guests on The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast include:

1. Mike Howard
2. Peter Hancock
3. Simon Haines
4. Simon Coombs
5. Ian Baker-Finch
6. Tom Mackenzie
7. Ian Jamson
8. Peter Handcock

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