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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
71 episodes
Episode 69: Discussing Our Scottish Rankings
In this week's episode, James & Jasper discuss our new rankings list in Scotland, which drops this week. Keep your eye on our social media feeds, and on our website to see the new release as soon as it comes out.Follow us on soc...
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Episode 68: Whats it like to play Augusta National Golf Club? (Part 2)
In this second episode focusing on the experience of playing Augusta, Jasper is joined by Paul Jones, who has had the opportunity to play the course 9 times as a result of volunteering during Masters week. He talks about his favourite holes, an...
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Episode 67: Whats it like to play Augusta National Golf Club? (Part 1)
In this episode, we are discussing what it's like to walk the hallowed holes of Augusta National. James is joined by Connor Lewis to discuss his experience of playing at the world's most famous golf course.Follow us on socials:On In...
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Episode 66: An Overview Of The Golf Betting Industry
In this episode, Jasper is joined by Mike Verity, who has worked in the golf betting market for many years. He talks through how golf's data revolution has changed the market, and also briefly touches on his home course at Hayling.Follo...
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Episode 65: Discussing Our Welsh Rankings
This week we preview another rankings release, this time in Wales. James & Jasper discuss some of the ways in which Welsh golf is undervalued, and why it provides a good option for anyone looking for a more affordable golf trip this summer....
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Episode 64: Discussing Our Irish Rankings
This week, to coincide with St Patricks Day, we're discussing our new Irish Golf Course Rankings release, which is comprised of three lists: Republic Of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Island Of Ireland.Follow us on socials:On Instagr...
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Episode 63: The Secrets Of Caddying At A High End Golf Club
In this episode Jasper is joined by Morgan Mahalak, who has years of experience caddying at exclusive golf clubs. He talks us through the dos and don'ts of playing golf with a caddy, and tells us some stories from his years on the bag.F...
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Episode 62: Ru McDonald Talks Cruden Bay & Scottish Golf Tourism
In this week's pod, Ru McDonald (Formerly DP World Tour Social Media Manager) joins Jasper to discuss his home club of Cruden Bay, his new golf holiday rental business, and golf in Scotland more broadly.Follow us on socials:On Insta...
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Episode 61: DJ Piehowski's Journey To No Laying Up & His Favourite Golf Courses In The World
In this episode, No Laying Up's DJ Piehowski joins the podcast to discuss his journey in the golf industry. He then gives us his thoughts on the latest goings on around the golfing world (TGL, PGA Tour/LIV unification, The distance debate etc),...
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Episode 60: Discussing The 2025 PGA Show & An Update On The Ginger Golfer's World Record Attempt
In the last few weeks, James & Jasper headed to Orlando to explore the PGA Show. In this episode, they discuss their thoughts on the experience, and some broader themes in the golf industry.Then, Josh (AKA The Ginger Golfer) rejoins...
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Episode 59: The Valley Course At Royal Portrush
In this episode, Jasper sits down with Gary McNeill (head pro at Royal Portrush) to discuss the changes on the Valley Course, and what it will be like when it reopens next year. There is a video accompanying this podcast. Search To...
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Episode 58: Brett Hochstein - Building A Career In Golf Course Design
In this episode Jasper is joined by golf course designer, Brett Hochstein. He discusses how his career got off to a rocky start during the 2008 Financial Crash, and how he used that time to develop skills in greenkeeping, and course management....
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Episode 57: Golf In New Zealand
In this episode, Jasper joins James to discuss his recent trip to New Zealand, and the golf scene on the North Island. He discusses Te Arai, Tara Iti & Waverley among others.Follow us on socials:On Instagram: @officialtop100...
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Episode 56: The Most Golf Courses Ever Played In A Year?
In this podcast, Jasper is joined by Josh Simpson (AKA The Ginger Golfer) to discuss his 2025 attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most golf courses played in a year*. *The current record is 580 courses, not 586 as Jasper...
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Episode 55: Park Mammoth Golf Club - A New Approach To Golf Course Restoration?
In this episode Jasper is joined by Brian Ross, the lead architect involved in restoring Park Mammoth Golf Club in Kentucky. They discuss his journey to golf course design, and the process of working to make this course as good as it could poss...
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Episode 54: Walton Heath Golf Club
James & Jasper got the chance to visit the beautiful Walton Heath, in Surrey, and recorded a brief 15 minute chat in their historic clubhouse. Follow us on socials:On Instagram: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golf
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Episode 53: Royal Burgess Golf Club - The Oldest In The World
James chats to two members of Royal Burgess (Willie Finlayson & Dr Douglas Stuart) about the history of this great golf club. Follow us on socials:On Instagram: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our We...
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Episode 52: Discussing Our USA Rankings
In this episode, Jasper & James discuss our latest Top 100 USA list, and the big runners and riders. They also discuss the future of golf course architecture, and some industry trends to look out for in 2025 and beyond.Lockhart Trav...
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Episode 51: The Lockhart Travel Club
In this week's podcast, James welcomes David Davis (CEO Of Top 100 Golf Courses) to the podcast, to talk about The Lockhart Travel Club. It is a sister company of Top 100, and provides members with the opportunity to play world class golf all a...
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Episode 50: Year In Review
In this episode, James & Jasper reflect on their golf course highlights of 2024, and look ahead to Top100's 2025 plans.Follow us on socials:On Instagram: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for al...
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Episode 49: Foreward Golf - A New Way To Do Club Fitting
In this episode, Jasper is joined by Chris Birch, who is the first person in the UK to adopt the Foreward Golf model of club fitting. They discuss what the method involves, and why it can be more effective than traditional, manufacturer led clu...
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Episode 48: Adrian Pepper - The New Course At Sunningdale (Part Two)
In the second part of our podcast with Adrian Pepper, we dive into which architect can truly take the credit for Sunningdale New, and how World War 2 shaped the look and feel of the course...
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Episode 47: Adrian Pepper - The New Course At Sunningdale (Part One)
In this first episode with Adrian Pepper, he gives an introduction into why he has decided to write a book on the history of the New Course, for it's centenary. Part Two out later this week!Follow us on socials:On Insta...
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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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