The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

Sam & Tom discuss the second half of their recent trip to Wales. The trip covers Welshpool, Royal St. David, Borth & Ynyslas, Aberdovey, Tenby and Pennard in a whirlwind 4 days! This is part 2, so if you haven't listened to part 1 from Tuesday, go back and check it out before diving into part 2! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam & Tom discuss the first half of their recent trip to Wales. The trip covers Welshpool, Royal St. David, Borth & Ynyslas, Aberdovey, Tenby and Pennard in a whirlwind 4 days! This is part 1, so stay tuned for part 2 dropping on Friday. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam sits down with Jack Sallis from @halcyongolftravel to hear about his golfing journey from elite amateur competition to tour operating and more! For more on Halcyon: https://halcyongolftravel.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Tom, Sam and Bruce sit down for a not-so-short recap of this season's first Major. They discuss Scheffler's dominance, Aberg's impressive debut, and why Tiger continues to captivate us, as well as some of their favourite faux pas from the week. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

In part 2 Bruce and Tom talk through notable amateur performances, the par 3 contest, strange rulings and the honorary tee shots at Augusta National. If you have not already checked out part 1, please head across and check out that before diving into part 2. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

In this episode, Bruce and Tom go through some of the strange traditions and stories that have emerged from Augusta National. In part 1 we talk about the founding of the club and the fabled green jacket, along with the founding of the champions dinner. Part 2 to follow with strange rulings at Augusta, the par 3 contest, notable amateur performances and the honorary tee shot! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

A look back at Sid Matthew talking about the genesis of the Masters from Part one of our special series on the life of Bobby Jones, winner of the Grand Slam in 1930 and arguably one of the most influential people in the world of golf, if not sport more generally. Golf historian and Jones fanatic Sid Matthew from Tallahassee, FL explains all. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Bruce, Sam, and Tom were accompanied by Clyde Johnson on the unique occasion they had the chance to play the Old Course backwards. Playing the Old Course is invariably a memorable experience, yet the opportunity to traverse it in reverse is truly unparalleled. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Part II of our podcast from Moortown card room with golf psychologist to some of the worlds best players, Duncan McCarthy. Duncan has an interesting story in the game, which involved p[laying Euro Pro golf, and more recently working with the likes of Mel Reid, Marcus Armitage, Erik van Rooyen and AIG Women's Open Champion Ashleigh Buhai. You can follow Duncan on social media here If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Golf psychologist to some of the worlds best players, Duncan McCarthy is a great guy to get the chance to talk to. We had a blast with him up in Moortown the other week, and decided to break the episode into two parts. We'll be releasing pt II on Friday this week. Duncan has an interesting story in the game, which involved p[laying Euro Pro golf, and more recently working with the likes of Mel Reid, Marcus Armitage, Erik van Rooyen and AIG Women's Open Champion Ashleigh Buhai. You can follow Duncan on social media here If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Richard Pennel joined us to talk about his rediscovery of the love for the game - extracted from episode 136 If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam, Tom & Bruce get together to talk through the exceptional weekend at TPC Sawgrass for The Players Championship and what felt like a defining moment for Scottie Scheffler making history as the first person to successfully defend the title. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam & Tom are joined by Gil Hanse to talk through his design work at Ohoopee Match Club and Les Bordes New Course. Gil talks about his fantastic relationship with Jim Wagner and their design philosophy. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam & Bruce are joined by Staff Writer for ESPN Paolo Uggetti to help bring ot life the story of Anthony Kim and his return to golf last weekend in Jeddah. Kim shot two 76's and a 74 as part of his much anticipated return to professional golf after a decade away which is shrouded in mystery and folklore. Go and give Paolo a follow on @paolouggetti on Twitter... sorry 'X' If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Tom & Sam are joined by Ryan Noades, the managing director of the Addington to talk through their recent trip the USA - part 2. We cover all things from Ohoopee to Tree Farm, travel to America and stories that follow us around. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

In this second part of our course diaries from Old Barnwell we catch up with the lead designers on the project, Brian Schneider and Blake Conant. These two disciples of Tom Doak share their experiences on acquiring the right piece of land in Aike, South Caroline, routing the course, construction, shaping and what inspired them to push this design to the extreme. Old Barnwell pushes the envelope of golf course design with extreme strategy, bold shaping and enormous contours which serve only to match the profile of the land the course sits in. Its a fascinating conversation and we hope you enjoy! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Sam sits down with founder and owner of Old Barnwell in Aiken, Nick Schreiber. Nick shares his personal story which lead him to building a golf course in South Carolina with the help of Brian Schneider & Blake Conant which has opened recently to enormous praise. Whilst the course is spectacular, in this episode we talk about the mission behind Old Barnwell in having a positive influence on the golf comunity. This two-part Course Diaries will see us resume the conversation with Brian & Blake on Tuesday to hear more about the course! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Tom & Sam are joined by Ryan Noades, the managing director of the Addington to talk through their recent trip the USA. We cover all things from Peach Tree to Old Barnwell, travel to America and stories that follow us around. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

David chats through his time at Cypress Point If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

1st up from our travels in America is a course diaries episode with the man behind The Tree Farm - Zac Blair. How Zac finds time to develop a course and club with Kye Goalby & Tom Doak around a busy schedule playing on thePGA Tour is a mystery, but what he and the gang have built on the outskirts of Aiken, South Carolina is incredible. Great episode on the construction process, what he has learnt throughout the process and of course.. the secret to playing ‘the Thai spinner’. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website