The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

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

  1. 1d ago

    396 - Walker Cup Recap

    This episode we reflect on GB&I’s Walker Cup win, their first in 11 years, and the scale of the comeback from a difficult morning session to a dramatic finish on the 18th green. We talk through the setting at Lahinch, which we describe as an excellent venue for the event, with strong support from the club, the town and the crowds throughout the week. We also note the work of captain Dean Robertson and the wider team around the side. We cover how the morning foursomes went badly for GB&I, with the Americans controlling play in the wind and taking a clear lead into lunch. We say the mood was flat at that point, but that the team room changed things and GB&I came out with much more energy in the afternoon singles. A big part of the discussion is the series of key matches that turned the contest. We talk about Stuart Grehan’s comeback win over Preston Stout, Luke Poulter’s result against Ethan Fang, Jack Whaley’s dominant victory over William Jennings, and the pressure moments involving Tyler Weaver, Niall Shiels-Donegan, Elliot Baker, Conor Graham and Josh Hill. We finish with the decisive final sequence, where Josh Hill held his nerve to win the hole that secured the Walker Cup. We describe the celebrations, the emotion around the green, and the sense that this was a remarkable team win built on resilience and momentum. Send us a message if you liked the show Support the show 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

  2. 3d ago

    395 - Walker Cup Day 1 Recap

    Day one of the Walker Cup at Lahinch in the bag, and we're recapping the action. 2 points from Niall Shiels Donegan no doubt the highlight, as well as a stellar comeback from Stuart Grehan against WAGR #1 Preston Stout. A betterball score of 60 from the pair, and carding a -7 round, yet never leading until the final putt was a sign of the standard of that match. Match results from the day below, and roll on day 2! Morning Foursomes (GB&I 2½ – 1½ USA) 1 | Stuart Grehan / Eliot Baker | Halved | Preston Stout / Ethan Fang 2 | Connor Graham / Tyler Weaver | 1 up | Kihei Akina / Jay Leng 3 | Sam Easterbrook / Luke Poulter | 1 up | Miles Russell / Tyler Watts 4 | Niall Shiels Donegan / Josh Hill | 4 & 3 | Ryder Cowan / Josiah Gilbert Afternoon Singles (GB&I 4 – 4 USA) 1 | Stuart Grehan | 1 up | Preston Stout 2 | Jack Whaley | 1 up | Ethan Fang 3 | Connor Graham | 1 up | William Jennings 4 | Tyler Weaver | 2 & 1 | Jay Leng Jr. 5 | Ben Bolton | 2 & 1 | Stewart Hagestad 6 | Luke Poulter | 2 & 1 | Miles Russell 7 | Niall Shiels Donegan | 3 & 2 | Tyler Watts 8 | Eliot Baker | 3 & 2 | Josiah Gilbert After Day 1: GB&I 6½ – 5½ USA) Send us a message if you liked the show Support the show 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

    395 - Walker Cup Day 1 Recap

  3. Sep 1

    394 - Walker Cup Quiz with Dr Darragh Garrahy

    With Walker Cup week upon us, we sit down with the Lord of Lag Putting himself, Dr Darragh Garrahy, to talk about one of his favourite subjects. There’s a twist this time, though, as Darragh takes on the role of quizmaster, requiring very little effort to expose Sam & Tom’s rather thin understanding of the Walker Cup. Along the way, he shares a tonne of brilliant titbits from the history of the match and this year’s host venue, Lahinch, with stories featuring some of the great characters to have graced the contest. From John Burke, Leonard Crawley, Bernard Darwin and JB Carr, to Frank Stranahan, Stiggy Hodgson and Don Cherry, plus plenty more besides. A fun one, packed with stories, and a quiz you can play along with in the car! Send us a message if you liked the show Support the show 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

    394 - Walker Cup Quiz with Dr Darragh Garrahy

  4. Aug 25

    393: Course Diaries: North Berwick East Links (The Glen)

    This week's course diaries episode takes us back to East Lothian to visit the East Links at North berwick, otherwise known as The Glen. Widely believed to be the first course ever designed by 5-time Open Champion James Braid, whose work would see him revise, refine or design over 500 courses, as well as reputedly being the first ever Municipal Golf Course. We cover the course’s history, as well as the dillema facing The Glen, with the reported buyout talks involving Ancient Links Golf Company, whose mission is to protect the ancient Scottish links for the future, and who have recently taken control of Scotscraig as well as Forfar Golf Club.  Ownership strcuture aside, we also talk about the course. An exceptional site for golf, above the shore with views of Bass Rock, Tantalon Castle, and the coastline. We had an absolute blast here, and strongly encourage anyone travelling through to stop off and visit this historic part of the golfing landscape in East Lothian! Send us a message if you liked the show Support the show 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

    393: Course Diaries: North Berwick East Links (The Glen)

  5. Aug 18

    392 - US Amateur & GB&I Walker Cup Team Announced

    With Jack Whaley becoming on the third Englishman to win the coveted Havemeyer Trophy on Sunday evening at Merion (behind Matt Fitzpatrick & Harold Hilton), Sam, Tom & Peter wax lyrical about his performance, the venue, the event and what feels like an increased level of attention the golf world is paying to elite amateur golf.  As well as his exemption into both the US Open, Open Championship, and an invitation to the Masters (provided he behaves himself between now and April), Jack Whaley also picks up a Walker Cup selection. The news comes with the announcement of the team that will head to Co. Clare in the first week of September where Dean Robertson's GB&I side are looking to prevent USA from their sixth consecutive title. The full team can be found below, and an article from the half par kid ca be found here profiling the two teams.  • Eliot Baker, England, Tiverton, 23 • Ben Bolton, England, Enville, 19 • Sam Easterbrook, England, Olton, 21 • Connor Graham, Scotland, Blairgowrie, 19 • Stuart Grehan, Ireland, County Louth, 33 • Josh Hill, England, Fox Den, 22 • Luke Poulter, England, Woburn, 22 • Niall Sheils Donegan, Scotland, Meadow Club, 21 • Tyler Weaver, England, Bury St Edmunds, 21 • Jack Whaley, England, Rotherham, 22 Reserves: 1. Thomas Higgins, Ireland, Roscommon, 23 2. David Howard, Ireland, Fota Island, 27 Send us a message if you liked the show Support the show 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

    392 - US Amateur & GB&I Walker Cup Team Announced

  6. Aug 11

    391 - Jamie Van Wyk: English Amateur Champion

    Jamie reflects on winning the England Golf Men’s Amateur Championship (as well as being part of back to back success in the Home Internationals). He talks about the week after the English Amateur, where England won the men’s event, as well as his walk-off hole-in-one he made in matchplay against Wales, on the 17th hole to secure the match.  We talk about his English Amateur win, the importance of conservative play in the strokeplay qualification rounds, as well as his course strategy and mental appraoch.  We also discuss his background, from starting golf around age 13 after playing cricket, into county golf and now representing England, taking an altogether different pathway to many kids these days who head to the states to play collegiate golf. We also talk about how this impacts WAGR and how he manages his schedule around the points on offer. Finally, Jamie talks about balancing elite amateur golf with work and the path toward turning professional. Working bar jobs , taxi licenses and all other things to fund his golf. Send us a message if you liked the show Support the show 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

    391 - Jamie Van Wyk: English Amateur Champion

  7. Aug 4

    390 - Course Diaries: Royal Ashdown Forest w/ Colin Strachan

    In this episode we speak with Colin Strachan, club historian and author of "Fair Ways at Ashdown Forest", about the history of Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club and its place in early golf in England. We discuss how golf was played in Brighton as early as 1817, and how that activity links to the later development of the club at Forest Row. We talk about the railway connections that helped shape the club, including the role of people connected to the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. Colin explains how the club drew in members from different backgrounds, and how the conservators of the heathland influenced the course’s natural layout and limited changes to the land. We also cover several of the club’s key figures, including Horace Hutchinson, Abe Mitchell, Freddie Tate, Alf Padgham and Jack Rowe. Colin describes Hutchinson’s influence on golf in Britain and America, his role in shaping the course, and his later decline. We also discuss Mitchell’s self-taught game, his family’s long connection to the club, and Tate’s reputation as a fine amateur and soldier. Another major topic is the role of women at Ashdown Forest. We discuss the early Ladies’ club, its connection to the broader history of women’s golf, and the importance of members such as Mrs Lucas and Joyce Weathered. Colin also explains how the ladies’ course developed into an important short course and how the women’s side of the club became central to its identity. We finish with more recent memories of the club, including the clubhouse interior, the honours boards and photographs, and the stories associated with A.A. Milne and the landscapes of Winnie the Pooh.  Send us a message if you liked the show Support the show 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

    390 - Course Diaries: Royal Ashdown Forest w/ Colin Strachan

  8. Jul 28

    389 - The Golfing Year of 1926 w/ Richard Fisher

    In this episode we are joined by Richard Fisher (3-peat on the pod) looking back at 1926 as a pivotal year in golf, tracing the season from winter through autumn. We focus on the amateur game, the professional events, and the way golf fit into the wider sporting and political landscape of the year. We begin with the early amateur season, including the shared President’s Putter at Rye and the Varsity match at Burnham & Berrow, where Cambridge win. We also discuss how much golf's leading amateurs play, the importance of caddies, and the many club and society matches that shape the year. We then move to the spring championships, including the arrival of Glenna Collett and other American women ahead of the Ladies’ Championship, which is delayed by the General Strike. The episode also covers the amateur and professional championships in detail. We discuss Bobby Jones’s remarkable Open qualifying round at Sunningdale, his victory at Royal Lytham & St Anne's, the Amateur Championship at Muirfield, George Von Elm’s win in the US Amateur, and major professional events involving Walter Hagen, Abe Mitchell, and Sandy Herd... and of course the proto-Ryder Cup.  We finish with the late-season fixtures, including the English Amateur, the US PGA and US Ladies’ Championship, and the mixed foursomes at Worplesdon. We also reflect on the broader context of 1926: the rise of international golf, the role of the media, and how different the sport’s structure and calendar were from today. Send us a message if you liked the show Support the show 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

    389 - The Golfing Year of 1926 w/ Richard Fisher
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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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    Cookie Jar Golf
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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