Top 100 Clubhouse - Golf Podcast

In this week's pod, Ru McDonald (Formerly DP World Tour Social Media Manager) joins Jasper to discuss his home club of Cruden Bay, his new golf holiday rental business, and golf in Scotland more broadly. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com

In this episode, No Laying Up's DJ Piehowski joins the podcast to discuss his journey in the golf industry. He then gives us his thoughts on the latest goings on around the golfing world (TGL, PGA Tour/LIV unification, The distance debate etc), and his favourite courses from the last few years of travel.  To follow DJ & NLU On Instagram: @dpiehowski  @nolayingup Follow us on socials: On I...

In the last few weeks, James & Jasper headed to Orlando to explore the PGA Show. In this episode, they discuss their thoughts on the experience, and some broader themes in the golf industry. Then, Josh (AKA The Ginger Golfer) rejoins the podcast to update us on how his world record attempt (playing the most golf courses within one year) is going after the first month.  Follow Josh's journ...

In this episode, Jasper sits down with Gary McNeill (head pro at Royal Portrush) to discuss the changes on the Valley Course, and what it will be like when it reopens next year.  There is a video accompanying this podcast. Search Top 100 Golf Courses on Youtube.  Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf

In this episode Jasper is joined by golf course designer, Brett Hochstein. He discusses how his career got off to a rocky start during the 2008 Financial Crash, and how he used that time to develop skills in greenkeeping, and course management. He also discusses his recent input at various golden-age courses, including Pasatiempo. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @to...

In this episode, Jasper joins James to discuss his recent trip to New Zealand, and the golf scene on the North Island. He discusses Te Arai, Tara Iti & Waverley among others. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com

In this podcast, Jasper is joined by Josh Simpson (AKA The Ginger Golfer) to discuss his 2025 attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most golf courses played in a year*.  *The current record is 580 courses, not 586 as Jasper says in this episode.  To support Josh throughout 2025 visit www.gingergolf.co.uk  Or Follow his social media: @ginger.golf on instagram. Follow us on socials: On Inst...

In this episode Jasper is joined by Brian Ross, the lead architect involved in restoring Park Mammoth Golf Club in Kentucky. They discuss his journey to golf course design, and the process of working to make this course as good as it could possibly be. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfc...

James & Jasper got the chance to visit the beautiful Walton Heath, in Surrey, and recorded a brief 15 minute chat in their historic clubhouse.  Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com

James chats to two members of Royal Burgess (Willie Finlayson & Dr Douglas Stuart) about the history of this great golf club.  Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com

In this episode, Jasper & James discuss our latest Top 100 USA list, and the big runners and riders. They also discuss the future of golf course architecture, and some industry trends to look out for in 2025 and beyond. Lockhart Travel Club: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/ Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf

In this week's podcast, James welcomes David Davis (CEO Of Top 100 Golf Courses) to the podcast, to talk about The Lockhart Travel Club. It is a sister company of Top 100, and provides members with the opportunity to play world class golf all around the world, and meet like minded golfers. Lockhart Travel Club: https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/ Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialt...

In this episode, James & Jasper reflect on their golf course highlights of 2024, and look ahead to Top100's 2025 plans. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com

In the second part of our podcast with Adrian Pepper, we dive into which architect can truly take the credit for Sunningdale New, and how World War 2 shaped the look and feel of the course...

In this episode, Jasper is joined by Chris Birch, who is the first person in the UK to adopt the Foreward Golf model of club fitting. They discuss what the method involves, and why it can be more effective than traditional, manufacturer led club fitting. Connect with Chris On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golffit.academyuk/ Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @to...

In this first episode with Adrian Pepper, he gives an introduction into why he has decided to write a book on the history of the New Course, for it's centenary.  Part Two out later this week! Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com

In this episode, James & Jasper discuss the recent release of new Top 100 lists in California and New York. They go through some of the social media response to the lists, and outline some of the work that goes into creating them. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com

This week, Evan Olauson joins the podcast to discuss how he is able to maintain Greywolf Golf Course in the Rocky Mountains through the long Canadian winter. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com

In this episode, golf course architect Brian Schneider joins James & Jasper to discuss the building and development of Old Barnwell. He also discusses his background in golf, and his work on recreating The Lido. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com

In this episode, James & Jasper take charge the US and international Teams respectively, and are charged with choosing a golf course from each player's home country/state. Who would win in a President's Cup Of Golf Courses? Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com

The Top100 team are on site at Royal County Down for the Irish Open 2024. They caught up with U105's Frank Mitchell to chat about what makes UCD such an outstanding course. 

In this episode of The Top100 Clubhouse, James is joined by golf course architect Beau Welling to discuss his illustrious career, his relationship with Tiger Woods, and his involvement in the PGA Tour's TGL project which is due to begin next January. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100go...

In this episode of the Clubhouse, James is joined by Robin Sieger, and they discuss the psychological side of playing golf. They also chat about some of Robin's favourite courses, and his golf-related world record! Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf Visit Our Website for all of your golf course research: www.top100golfcourses.com

In this episode of The Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are joined by Golf Historian Bob Crosby, to discuss the life and legacy of John Low. He was an influential figure in shaping the direction of golf course architecture, and yet he is little known today. 

In this episode of The Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are joined by Golf Historian Bob Crosby, to discuss the life and legacy of John Low. He was an influential figure in shaping the direction of golf course architecture, and yet he is little known today. Tune in next week for Part Two.