Top 100 Clubhouse - Golf Podcast
'Top 100 Clubhouse' is the ultimate destination for golf course enthusiasts!
Join us as we delve deep into the minds of fascinating individuals from every corner of the golfing world. From players to course designers, caddies to golf historians, we'll leave no stone unturned in our quest to share unique insights and experiences with the Top 100 Community.
Together we'll explore stunning courses and breathtaking landscapes, enjoying the unforgettable stories that bring the game of golf to life.
Visit our website at www.top100golfcourses.com
Episodes
48 episodes
Episode 46: Responding To Comments About Our California & New York Rankings
In this episode, James & Jasper discuss the recent release of new Top 100 lists in California and New York. They go through some of the social media response to the lists, and outline some of the work that goes into creating them.Fo...
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Episode 45: Evan Olauson - Maintaining Greywolf
This week, Evan Olauson joins the podcast to discuss how he is able to maintain Greywolf Golf Course in the Rocky Mountains through the long Canadian winter.Follow us on socials:On Instagram: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100go...
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Episode 44: Brian Schneider - Building Old Barnwell
In this episode, golf course architect Brian Schneider joins James & Jasper to discuss the building and development of Old Barnwell. He also discusses his background in golf, and his work on recreating The Lido.Follow us on socials:...
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Episode 44
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Episode 43: The President's Cup Of Golf Course Architecture
In this episode, James & Jasper take charge the US and international Teams respectively, and are charged with choosing a golf course from each player's home country/state. Who would win in a President's Cup Of Golf Courses?Follow us...
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Episode 43
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40:33
The Irish Open 2024 - Top100 on Northern Irish radio station U105
The Top100 team are on site at Royal County Down for the Irish Open 2024. They caught up with U105's Frank Mitchell to chat about what makes UCD such an outstanding course.
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Episode 42: Beau Welling - Bluejack National & Working W/ Tiger Woods
In this episode of The Top100 Clubhouse, James is joined by golf course architect Beau Welling to discuss his illustrious career, his relationship with Tiger Woods, and his involvement in the PGA Tour's TGL project which is due to begin next Ja...
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Episode 42
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Episode 41: Robin Sieger - Silent Mind Golf
In this episode of the Clubhouse, James is joined by Robin Sieger, and they discuss the psychological side of playing golf. They also chat about some of Robin's favourite courses, and his golf-related world record!Follow us on socials:<...
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Episode 41
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40:33
Episode 40: John Low - Golf Course Architecture's Forgotten Man (Part Two)
In this episode of The Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are joined by Golf Historian Bob Crosby, to discuss the life and legacy of John Low. He was an influential figure in shaping the direction of golf course architecture, and yet he is lit...
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Episode 40
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Episode 39: John Low - Golf Course Architecture's Forgotten Man (Part One)
In this episode of The Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are joined by Golf Historian Bob Crosby, to discuss the life and legacy of John Low. He was an influential figure in shaping the direction of golf course architecture, and yet he is lit...
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Episode 39
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Episode 38: A fresh perspective on Golf Course Architecture w/ Christine Fraser
In this episode James and Jasper are joined by Christine Fraser to discuss her unique perspective on golf course architecture. She began her career with Martin Hawtree in the South East Of England, and now runs her own company where she looks t...
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Episode 38
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1:07:43
Episode 37: Introducing The Editor Of Top100GolfCourses.com
In this episode, James is joined by the newest member of the Top100 team, Jasper Miners (AKA Evalu18Golf), to discuss the world of golf course architecture, and what is coming next for Top100. Listen in, and let us know in the comments what you...
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Episode 37
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1:02:48
Episode 36: Wilma Erskine OBE - Bringing The Open to Royal Portrush
In this episode James Henderson is joined by Wilma Erskine OBE, BEM. Wilma was the manager at Royal Portrush Golf Club for 35 years, and played a key role in bringing the Open Championship back to Northern Ireland in 2019. Wilma ...
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Episode 36
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53:47
Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal County Down
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 spe...
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Episode 35
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43:34
Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Portstewart Golf Club
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 ...
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Episode 34
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1:04:35
Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Castlerock Golf Club
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 wa...
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Episode 33
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38:15
Northern Irish Golf Road Trip: Royal Portrush
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 ...
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Episode 32
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54:38
Episode 31: Why is Augusta National 12th in our World Rankings?
A special episode to discuss why Augusta National is ranked 12th in our Top100golfcourses.com World Rankings!
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Episode 31
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1:17:11
Episode 30: Matt Adamski - General Manager at Sweetens Cove
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 in...
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Episode 30
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1:07:18
Episode 29: Tyler Rae - Golf Course Architect & Donald Ross Expert
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...
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Episode 29
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1:02:17
Episode 28: Ryan Fox - New Zealand's Top Golfer
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 hi...
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Episode 28
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55:51
Episode 27: Colin Burns - Managing Winged Foot
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 cours...
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Episode 27
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Episode 26: 2024 Preview - Part III
Welcome to the final instalment of our three-part series. In this episode, we shift our gaze from the past to the future as we look ahead to the great golf courses that will captivate players and fans alike in 2024. Part III of III...
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Episode 26
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1:04:54
Episode 25: 2023 Year End Review - Part II
This week on Top 100 Clubhouse James Henderson, Simon Holt and David Davis get together to carry out a review of the 2023 golfing year! They chat about the amazing courses they have visited in the past 12 months, and discuss the places you shou...
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Episode 25
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50:42
Episode 24: 2023 Year End Review - Part I
This week on Top 100 Clubhouse James Henderson, Simon Holt and David Davis get together to carry out a review of the 2023 golfing year! They chat about the amazing courses they have visited in the past 12 months, and discuss the places you shou...
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Episode 24
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Episode 23: Josh Ralston - Saudi Arabian Involvement In Golf
In this week's episode of The Clubhouse James is joined by Josh Ralston (a professor at Edinburgh University). They discuss the ongoing LIV/PGA Tour negotiations, and why Saudi Arabia decided to get involved in golf in the first place. They als...
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Episode 23
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51:55