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'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 

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 112: Teeth Of The Dog Renovation and Pete Dye's Legacy

    In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James speaks with Gilles Gagnon, the long-time ambassador of Casa de Campo and one of the most recognisable figures in Caribbean golf. Gilles reflects on his remarkable journey from a hockey-playing kid in Montreal to becoming an integral part of one of the world's great golf destinations. The conversation explores his decades-long friendship with Pete Dye, the creation and evolution of Teeth of the Dog, and the philosophy that made Dye one of the most influential architects in golf history. The discussion also covers the recent renovation of Teeth of the Dog, the growth of Casa de Campo from a remote resort into a global golf destination, and some unforgettable stories involving presidents, celebrities, and golf's biggest personalities. Play fast, lunch slow. Chapters 00:00 – Intro 02:20 – Gilles Gagnon's Journey Into Golf 06:50 – The Early Days of Casa de Campo 10:15 – Working Alongside Pete Dye 14:30 – Pete Dye's Design Philosophy 23:20 – The Teeth of the Dog Renovation 30:00 – Celebrity Guests & Presidential Golf Stories 37:00 – How Pete Dye Changed His Own Courses 43:30 – What Makes Casa de Campo Special 49:00 – Life Inside the Resort Community 57:30 – More Pete Dye Stories & Memories 01:02:00 – Final Thoughts 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Top 100 Golf Courses Website: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/ 🧢 Official Merch: https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/ ✈️ Lockhart Travel Club: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialtop100/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetop100golfcourses #golf  #golfpodcast #top100golfcourses

    1h 4m

  2. Jun 7

    Episode 111: Europe's Most UNIQUE Golf Courses - From Crownwood to Addington

    In this episode of the Top 100 Clubhouse Podcast, host James Henderson is joined once again by Jasper Miners, Editor of Top 100 Golf Courses, for a catch up on some of their recent trips, stories from excursions with Lockhart, and some of the most fascinating courses they've encountered across the UK and Europe. The conversation begins with Crownwood Golf Club and the work of friend of the show, Christian Lundin, exploring what makes his work at Crownwood so visionary. James and Jasper discuss how a golf course architect's own playing ability can influence their design philosophy, before diving into Crownwood's exceptional conditioning and attention to detail. The pair then turn their attention to some of England's most revered layouts, including Rye and Littlestone, discussing their rich histories, strategic challenges, and enduring appeal. Later, they explore the unique character of Addington before highlighting the innovation found at Northcliffe, Royal Copenhagen, and Falsterbo.  Play fast, lunch slow.  Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:31 – Highlights of Crownwood Golf Course & Christian Lundin 08:30 – How a Golf Course Architect's Game Influences Design 12:22 – Crownwood's Conditioning Is Next Level 15:57 – Is Rye One of the Toughest Golf Courses in the UK? 23:32 – Highlights and History of Littlestone Golf Club 28:16 – The Uniqueness of Addington 37:35 – North Foreland Short Course 39:19 – Courses Played with Lockhart Travel 48:25 – Big Walks in Links Golf 51:37 – Switching Off at Royal Copenhagen 57:30 – Falsterbo & Closing Thoughts Top 100 Golf Courses Website 🛜: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/ Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢: https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/ Lockhart Travel Club ✈️: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/ Follow Top 100 Golf Courses: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialtop100/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetop100golfcourses/

    1h 5m

  3. May 3

    Episode 110: GB&I Rankings

    In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, host James Henderson is joined by Jasper Miners and Simon Barrington for a deep dive into the latest GB&I rankings and the factors shaping the future of golf course architecture across Great Britain & Ireland. From the influence of unique UK landscapes on course design to the movers and shakers in the rankings, the team breaks down which clubs are rising, which are falling, and which courses narrowly missed out on the coveted Top 100. They also take a closer look at the bottom 10, discuss the vital role of course management and conditioning, and explore what clubs should be doing more of to improve both their ranking potential and the golfer experience. Play fast, lunch slow. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – GB&I Rankings 07:25 – How Unique UK Landscapes Impacts Golf Architecture 12:10 – GB&I: Fallers and Risers 24:43 – Near Misses: Courses Just Outside the Top 100 26:47 – Bottom 10 Golf Courses 36:13 – The Importance of Golf Course Management 48:23 – How Could The Top 100 Golf Courses Change? 54:00 – What Should Clubs Be Doing More Of? Links Top 100 Golf Courses Website 🛜 https://www.top100golfcourses.com/ Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢 https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/ Lockhart Travel Club ✈️ https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialtop100/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thetop100golfcourses/

    1h 4m

  4. Apr 19

    Episode 109: English Rankings

    In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, the guys explore whether England now offers better value golf than Scotland, and there’s also a closer look at how lesser-known, more affordable courses are climbing the rankings; raising questions about what truly defines a “top” course. 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Website: Top 100 Golf Courses https://www.top100golfcourses.com/ 🧢 Official Merch: https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/ ✈️ Lockhart Travel Club: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/me... Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Upcoming England Rankings and Their Importance 04:03 Value of Golf in England vs. Scotland 06:54 Best Value Golf Courses in England 09:35 Challenges in Ranking English Golf Courses 20:52 Golf IQ on Display at The Masters 22:53 The Augusta Effect on Golf Course Architecture 30:00 What Makes English Golf Courses Different? 34:46 Increasing Awareness of Golf Course Architecture 44:27 Augusta Going Firm and Fast 49:55 New Entries in the Top 100 England Golf Course Rankings 59:59 Honourable Mentions & Clyde Johnson 1:05:03 Technical Mentions on Rankings & Fake Panellists

    1h 25m

  5. Apr 2

    Episode 108: Golf's GREATEST Logos with Fescue and Dunes

    In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, host James Henderson sits down with Tim Neill and Joe Petrucci, the founders of Fescue and Dunes, to explore the fascinating intersection of golf course architecture, branding, and visual identity. From their early beginnings to working with some of the game’s most recognisable clubs, Tim and Joe break down how logos shape perception, drive engagement, and elevate a club’s presence both on and off the course. The conversation dives into the cultural differences between UK and US golf markets, the rise of alternative logos, and what truly makes a golf club identity resonate. Along the way, the group also shares personal favourites, discusses the enduring appeal of Royal Birkdale, and reflects on what defines a truly great golf trip. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:15 – The origin story of Fescue and Dunes 03:23 – How logos influence club visibility and perception 09:37 – Early challenges, navigating regulations, and dream collaborations 15:40 – Are golfers buying logos from clubs they’ve never played? 20:00 – Key differences between UK and US golf markets 32:00 – Alternative logos, marketing strategies, and member identity 39:29 – Favourite golf club logos 41:59 – Why Royal Birkdale stands out 44:00 – What makes a great golf trip & favourite courses 🔗 Useful Links Top 100 Golf Courses Website 🛜 https://www.top100golfcourses.com/ Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢 https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/ Lockhart Travel Club ✈️ https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialtop100/

    52 min

  6. Mar 29

    Episode 107: Scottish Rankings Updated!

    In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper dive deep into the Scotland Rankings and the architectural principles that inspire good golf. They look at everything from the subtleties of ground movement and bunkering to the philosophy behind the “bucket system,” and how it relates to the ranking process in 2026. There's also a somewhat heated discussion about what modern golf architecture might be missing today... Play fast, lunch slow. Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Southport and Ainsdale Appreciation 02:38 – Top 100 Golf Courses Scottish Rankings Explained 11:33 – The Role of Ground Movement 13:41 – Top 100 Principles & Fundamentals 19:09 – The Bucket System Explained 21:19 – Turnover in the Rankings 22:36 – Which Scottish Golf Course Surprised Jasper The Most 25:58 – Jasper’s Rough Time at Trump New 30:59 – Scotland’s Best Architect Debate 35:00 – What’s Missing From Modern Architecture? 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Top 100 Golf Courses Website: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/ 🧢 Official Merch: https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/ ✈️ Lockhart Travel Club: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialtop100/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetop100golfcourses/ #golf #golfpodcast #top100golfcourses

    45 min

  7. Mar 15

    Episode 106: Irish Rankings Updated

    In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper sit down at Porthcawl to discuss changes to the Irish Rankings.  Jasper's three month stint in Ireland has culminated in new appreciation for old favourites such as County Louth, and given everyone at Top 100 a glimpse into the evolution of some outstanding Irish courses. This episode questions if bad weather can inadvertently impact perception of a course, whether subtle courses get overlooked in the age of social media, and touches on upcoming Top 100 Golf Courses events in Ireland.  Top 100 Golf Courses Website 🛜: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/ Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢:  https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/ Lockhart Travel Club ✈️:  https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialtop100/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thetop100golfcourses/ Chapters 00:30 - Intro 01:29 - Porthcawl Atmosphere 03:42 - Top 100 Golf Courses Irish Rankings 09:17 - American Perspectives on Parkland Golf 12:50 - Courses Rising in the Rankings 16:03 - Is Weather Impacting Course Rankings? 18:51 - Underrated Irish Courses 21:34 - Do Subtle Courses Get Overlooked? 25:30 - Upcoming Ireland Events #golfpodcast #top100golfcourses #golfireland

    28 min

  8. Mar 8

    Episode 105: Golf Course Architecture from an Amateur Player's Perspective with Luke Hodgetts

    In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper sit down with amateur golfer and golf videographer Luke Hodgetts to explore the game through the lens of a competitive amateur player.  From storytelling in golf videography to filming at Royal Melbourne, Luke shares how his perspective has evolved, and how his playing style informs how much he enjoys the architecture of a course. Jasper also provides us with deep bunker insight, and briefly explores why different players might prefer strategic vs. penal designs.  Top 100 Golf Courses Website 🛜:  https://www.top100golfcourses.com/  Top 100 Golf Courses Official Merch 🧢: https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/  Lockhart Travel Club ✈️:  https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/membership/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialtop100/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thetop100golfcourses/ Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – How Luke Hodgetts Got Started in Golf 04:51 – Luke’s Amateur Golf History 10:30 – Rory McIlroy & Royal Melbourne 12:45 – Filming at Kingston Heath 14:58 – YouTube Plans, Business Model & Rankings 18:50 – Capturing the Essence of Courses 25:39 – The History and Thinking Behind Naturalised Bunkers 30:30 – Luke’s Personal Favourite Golf Courses 36:30 – Why is Conditioning Often Overlooked? 39:59 – Closing Thoughts #golfpodcast #top100golfcourses #golfcoursearchitecture

    44 min
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'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 

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  • Creator
    Top 100 Golf Courses
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
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