The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

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The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

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

  1. 321 - Course Diaries: Royal Portrush w/ Gary McNeill

    13 HR AGO

    321 - Course Diaries: Royal Portrush w/ Gary McNeill

    Sam & Tom sit down with Gary McNeill, Head Professional at Royal Portrush, to talk about the club, the course, and his life in golf. Gary enjoyed a distinguished amateur career, winning several provincial and national events — including the Irish Boys Championship in 1987 and the Irish Amateur Championship at Ballybunion in 1991. He represented Ulster and Ireland at every level, as well as Great Britain & Ireland at both Boys and Youths level. Turning professional in 1993, Gary went on to lead the MacGregor Academy and serve as Head Coach to the Ulster teams before taking up his role at Royal Portrush. He’s a multiple winner on the Irish PGA circuit and famously played as a marker during the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush in 2019. 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

    58 min
  2. 320 - Colin Montgomerie (pt 2)

    5 DAYS AGO

    320 - Colin Montgomerie (pt 2)

    In part two of this cracking podcast, we talk to Colin Montgomerie about his exceptional Ryder Cup record and some of the iconic events he’s played in — from the War on the Shore in ’91, to Valderrama in ’97, the 'incident' at Brookline with Olazábal and Leonard, and much more. Huge thanks to Loch Lomond Whiskies for their help in arranging this wonderful two-parter. A link to their website can be found 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

    47 min
  3. 319 - Colin Montgomerie (pt 1)

    8 JUL

    319 - Colin Montgomerie (pt 1)

    Sam & Tom are joined this week by Colin Montgomerie at the wonderful Woking Golf Club. Podcasting under the watchful gaze of John Low, whose portrait hangs proudly in the clubhouse, we chat to Monty about his career in the game. In part one, we talk about his earliest experiences with the game, his amateur career, and his quest to work in sports management at IMG — before unfortunately shooting 29 on the back nine at Turnberry during a job interview, which sent his career in an altogether different direction. We also touch on the emergence of Woods in 1997, his pursuit of a Major title, and much more. Huge thanks to Loch Lomond Whiskies for their help in arranging this wonderful two parter. A link to their website can be found 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

    59 min
  4. 318 - 99 Holes at Durness

    4 JUL

    318 - 99 Holes at Durness

    Sam & Tom relive the ordeal that was 99 holes at Durness. Durness is one of the most northerly courses on the British mainland, and offers breathtaking views across the shimmering blue waters.  Why 99 holes? It had a ring to it. Why Durness? It promised lots of good sunlight, the prospect of playing golf at midnight, and we thought it would be a great avdenture.  While the weather and light was far from what had envisioned, the course was exceptional and the adventure was plentiful!  For more on Durness, check out the latest GolfBadgers podcast with Ali Morrison - the only greenkeeper at Durness! 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

    1h 9m
  5. 317 - Open Championship Final Qualifying: The Moments that Matter

    2 JUL

    317 - Open Championship Final Qualifying: The Moments that Matter

    The whole crew get together to recap the action from Open Final Qualifying. Sam, Tom, Luke & Peter relive a wild day across final qualifying venues, sharing everything from Richard Teder’s epic walk-off eagle to the heartbreak of near misses, and the unforgettable scenes of amateurs and pros fighting for a spot at Royal Portrush. They unpack moments that matter, the raw emotion on the 18th green, and why final qualifying is golf’s best-kept secret. Summary of who was where: Sam: Dundonald Links Tom: West Lancashire Luke: Burnham & Berrow Peter: Royal Cinque Ports Huge thanks to Loch Lomond Whiskies for their support with this podcast and others. For more on Loch Lomond Whisky - the official 'Spirit of the Open' - head to their website 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

    1h 20m
  6. 316 - Amateur Golf, the Tennant Cup & Open Qualifying with Half Par

    27 JUN

    316 - Amateur Golf, the Tennant Cup & Open Qualifying with Half Par

    Sam drives down to meet a fatigued Peter Handcock (aka @half_par_kid) at the renown Beaconsfield Services to talk about his first foray back into top-level amateur golf since before Covid and his run at Open Qualifying. First up is The Tennant Cup — golf’s oldest open amateur stroke play event — followed by a bid at Open Qualifying at Kilmarnock Barassie, where he sadly came up just two shots short of securing a spot at Deal for Finals. We’ll continue the story next week on the road to The Open Championship, as our podcast wraps up Final Qualifying. We’ll have correspondents at each venue — if you see us, pop over and say hello! It's one of the best days to watch golf in the UK, and we cannot wait! Sam – Dundonald Links Tom – West Lancashire Luke – Burnham & Berrow Peter – Royal Cinque Ports 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

    1h 4m
  7. 315 - Course Diaries: Royal Worlington & Newmarket

    24 JUN

    315 - Course Diaries: Royal Worlington & Newmarket

    Sam and Tom sit down with Nigel Notley (archivist) & Michael Morrison (club historian) from Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club - affectionately refered to as 'the sacred nine' or simply 'Mildenhall' to discuss the history of one of the most unique clubs in the British Isles.  As a course, it's simple, elegant and a monument to penal design at the hands of Tom Hood and Tom Dunn. As a club, it's synonymous with The Pink Jug, a concoction of just about everything in the spirit cabinet which comes together in a potent cocktail and now serves as the club's emblem.   We'll also be releasing a film from Royal Worlington on Tuesday evening (24th june) so please head over to YouTube for more. Link to find us there can be found 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

    1h 4m
  8. 314 - Iain Forrester on Hickory Golf

    19 JUN

    314 - Iain Forrester on Hickory Golf

    Sam sits down with Iain Forrester to talk about his lifelong fascination with the history of the game, and in particular hickory golf. Iain is the 5th generation of a golfing family, who having learnt the game and becoming a professional in the UK, moved to The Netherlands at Hoenshuis Golf & Country Club where he is the resident professional.  Iain has a staggering collection of golf books and hickory clubs, a frequent contributor to British golf collectors society journal 'Through The Green', and the official archivist the PGA of Holland. He is also a masterful hickory player, and one of the biggest distributors and club fitters in Europe and UK.  He can be contacted on X on @ForresterInfo or his website 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

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

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  • Creator
    Cookie Jar Golf
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    338
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