The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

With the benefit of reflection through the hiatus in golf, we get together to discuss what would make it into our golfing Room 101, and banished from the sport for eternity. Some of the picks unanimous, most of them not!  Send us a message if you liked 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...

We got chatting to Nic, President of Mackenzie Golf Bags, and wanted to share their fascinating story with you! Nic and the team of artisans offer something really different and are at the vanguard of new and emerging trends in the golf industry. We’re a huge fan of the work they do, with bespoke equipment enticing more people to strap up and carry! Their business has some fascinating origins, and...

We had a great time chatting to 3-time winner Richie Ramsay! On top of a successful career on the European Tour, Richie was the first Brit to win the US-Am in nearly a century, as well as playing Walker Cup. Fascinating getting to hear first hand about the ups and downs of life on Tour Send us a message if you liked the show If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Po...

We got to catch up with Brendan Lawlor about his journey in the game, hearing how he has risen to the top ranks of world disability golf playing pitch and putt growing up in Ireland, competing at a high amateur level and now growing the sport! Brendan isn’t just a great talent and a great guy, but a brilliant ambassador for the game Send us a message if you liked the show If you've enjoyed th...

We got to chat with Mike Clayton about his career as a professional, and the world of Golf course architecture. Mike is at the forefront of the current renaissance in course architecture, either helping restore layouts back to their original design principles or building new and exciting courses like Barnbougle Dunes, and has a refreshing perspective on how the game has evolved, as well as the cou...

Back together for Part Deux of the Ryder Cup picks, this time the boys try to reach agreement on the 12 names to represent the USA. Plenty of heated debate as we scour the rankings, performances and try to unpick the recent performances which have seen America flatter to deceive. With no shortage of controversial choices in the face of hard facts, get ready to roll your eyes! Send us a message if...

We were lucky enough to be joined by Dr Gio Valiante, a world renowned sports psychologist, voted as one of the top Sport Psychologists in the world by Golf Digest and sports psychologist of the year by the Golf Channel.  He is the author of Fearless Golf and a renowned performance coach. He has worked with golf champions, including Tiger Woods, Jordan Speith, Justin Rose, Matt Kuchar, Davis Love...

The boys get together to try and reach consensus on what the European side would look like with 12 Captains picks in lieu of 2020 rankings and usual measures! From the obvious to down right stupid, we cover the length and breadth of the European squad to get to a final dream team for Whistling Straits later this year Send us a message if you liked the show If you've enjoyed this episode, plea...

Today we are joined by David Cannon, who has taken pretty much every iconic golf photograph in golf in the last 38 years - and that might not even be an exaggeration!  Recognised as one of the leading golf photographers in the world. He has photographed over 120 mens majors, copious Ryder Cups, every Solheim Cup played, Walker Cups and over 500 tournaments around the globe.  In this pod we talk th...

If you haven't already heard of the Buck Club, it is a fascinating project headed up by PGA Tour pro Zac Blair. We talk to Director of Golf, Max Arden, as the club moves from concept, brand and killer merch into a reality, not to mention with the support course architect of Rob Collins. Sit back and enjoy Max Arden talk about the journey and what's still to come. Send us a message if you...

Mark McDonnell joined us for this fascinating pod about the life of a golf agent. He & One Direction star started up management agency Modest! Management after he had worked for TaylorMade for years. We dive into how he got into golf management and what the life of a manager entails. We go through everything from the day-to-day tasks to obtaining sponsorships for his players. Mark goes on to t...

This epic story is about two adventures Adam Rolston & Ron Rutland. Adam & Ron decided to play the longest hole in golf by playing from one extreme side of Mongolia to the other, Culminating with a sneaky 8 foot downhiller left to right to finish! This story is incredible and we are honoured to bring it to you! I hope you enjoy! Send us a message if you liked the show If you've enjoye...

While held up in St Andrews during lockdown, Iona spends an hour with Bruce, Sam and Tom shooting the breeze on her golfing career, as well as her broadcasting roles with Sky Sports & Golfing World. We learn what life is like inside the ropes and talk about the health of the women’s game! Send us a message if you liked the show If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on A...

We take the opportunity to chunter through the impact lockdown is having on specific players, who is going to be thankful for the break and who left TPC Swagrass with form and momentum, and most importantly will it still be there when we return? Send us a message if you liked the show If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us alo...

NY Times bestselling author Tom Coyne joins the podcast this week for a transatlantic chit chat! From his initial novel, turned big-screen hit ‘A Gentleman’s Game’ right through to ‘A Course Called Ireland’ and ‘A Course Called Scotland’, & into his latest adventures, Tom shares his insights that are not only fascinating about the modern game but also make him one of the eminent and most rever...

The boys get together to have a chat with Lukas Michel before his Masters appearance in April. In part 2, we talk through his love of golf architecture, and his preparation for the Masters. Send us a message if you liked 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 /...

The boys get together to have a chat with Lukas Michel before his Masters appearance in April. In part 1, we talk through his route into golf, winning the Mid Am and a monster 7-iron shot!  Send us a message if you liked 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 /...

We were lucky enough to get Sam Clapham, a club support officer for England Golf. His role includes helping to develop the game at grassroots level and helping all clubs within his area to achieve its goals. Sam has some really insightful views involving developing the game and we dive into these topics and more. Send us a message if you liked the show If you've enjoyed this episode, please l...

Incredible turn of events this week across the globe. Sam, Cal and Bruce talk about the cancellations on tour and postponement to The Masters, as well as the impact this will have on the club and amateur game. With courses shut across mainland Europe and measures being taken in the UK, where will this lead... Send us a message if you liked the show If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave...

We climb into Azinger on his controversial comments about the European Tour, news from Qatar, a nod to the legend that is Mr. Arnold Palmer and we field some of the questions from our listeners this week! Send us a message if you liked 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 / Faceb...

The full squad are back, talking about their exploits on the windy shores, controlling ‘traj’, gambling (and losing), and news from the tour as we cover the Honda Classic in Florida and the Oman Open! Send us a message if you liked 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...

We chunter through Brooks' recent interview about 'Sand-Gate', talk about the recently announced closures to municipal golf courses in Glasgow and about the giddy heights at the WGC in Mexico Send us a message if you liked 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 / Fac...

Joined by our 4th regular host Cal, we talk through the latest from the Genesis invitational, along with some of the best Tiger stats we found and the impact of the Coronavirus on the European tour! Send us a message if you liked 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 /...

In today's episode we are joined be Sir Bruce Fizpatrick as the team discuss the new UPGA and R & A distance report, the Pebble Beach Pro Am and Sr Bruce's recent victory at the Presidents Putter. Send us a message if you liked 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 /...

Graeme McDowell clinches the Saudi International, things are hotting up down the straight at the Phoenix Waste Management in Arizona and two idiots complain about playing golf in the cold and wet! Send us a message if you liked 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 / Tw...