Episodes
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: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for all of your golf course research:www.top100golfcourses.com
Published 11/11/24
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: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for all of your golf course research:www.top100golfcourses.com
Published 10/10/24
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: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for all of your golf course research:www.top100golfcourses.com
Published 10/07/24
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: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for all of your golf course research:www.top100golfcourses.com
Published 09/30/24
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: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for all of your golf course research:www.top100golfcourses.com
Published 09/20/24
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.
Published 09/11/24
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: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for all of your golf course research:www.top100golfcourses.com
Published 09/07/24
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: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for all of your golf course research:www.top100golfcourses.com
Published 08/22/24
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.
Published 08/15/24
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.
Published 08/07/24
In this episode James and Jasper are joined by Christine Fraser to discuss her unique perspective on golf course architecture. She began her career with Martin Hawtree in the South East Of England, and now runs her own company where she looks to use golf course architecture to drive meaningful change in communities. Follow Christine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinefraserdesign/?hl=en-gbFollow us on socials:On Instagram: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Web...
Published 07/24/24
In this episode, James is joined by the newest member of the Top100 team, Jasper Miners (AKA Evalu18Golf), to discuss the world of golf course architecture, and what is coming next for Top100. Listen in, and let us know in the comments what you would like to see next from Top100 Golf Courses ⬇️.Follow us on socials:On Instagram: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for all of your golf course research:www.top100golfcourses.com
Published 07/09/24
In this episode James Henderson is joined by Wilma Erskine OBE, BEM. Wilma was the manager at Royal Portrush Golf Club for 35 years, and played a key role in bringing the Open Championship back to Northern Ireland in 2019. Wilma shares some fascinating insights into golf club management, and explains how Royal Portrush has progressed from the dark days of the Troubles, into one of the highest ranked courses in the world. We hope you enjoy!
Published 06/27/24
In the final episode from our NI Golf Road Trip, James chats to the legendary Kevan Whitson; The head professional at Royal County Down Golf Club.They talk Kevan's route to the game, the club's history and what makes the course so special. Check out the accompanying videos on our Youtube channel. Search 'Top 100 Golf Courses' on Youtube.
Published 06/18/24
In the third episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit Portstewart Golf Club. James Henderson chats with General Manager, David MacLaren.Make sure to watch video reviews of each course on our YouTube channel, and keep an eye out for the rest of our Northern Irish Golf Road Trip series! Coming soon! Follow us on socials:YouTube: @top100golfcourses5On Instagram: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for all of your golf course research:www.top100golfco...
Published 06/06/24
In the second episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit Castlerock Golf Club. James Henderson chats with Caddy Master Gordon Patterson, and Head Pro Robert Irvine.Make sure to watch video reviews of each course on our YouTube channel, and keep an eye out for the rest of our Northern Irish Golf Road Trip series! Coming soon! Follow us on socials:YouTube: @top100golfcourses5On Instagram: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for all of your golf ...
Published 06/03/24
In the first episode of our new series, the Top100 Golf Courses team visit the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club. This venue will play host to the 2025 Open Championship, and in this episode James Henderson chats with Gary McNeill (The head pro at Royal Portrush) about the preparation required to host such a prestigious tournament. Make sure to watch video reviews of each course on our YouTube channel, and keep an eye out for the rest of our Northern Irish Golf Road Trip series! ...
Published 05/23/24
A special episode to discuss why Augusta National is ranked 12th in our Top100golfcourses.com World Rankings! 
Published 04/10/24
In this episode James Henderson is joined by Matt Adamski, who is the GM at Sweetens Cove in Tennessee, USA. He talks about how he got the job, and how the interview experience was in stark contrast to all of his prior experience in the golf industry. He talks about the merchandise offering from 'the shed', the course itself, and what makes the Sweetens experience so special.  The Top100 Clubhouse is brought to you by the Golf Gin from Eden Mill; a gin inspired by the flavours of Scottish...
Published 03/21/24
In this episode, James is joined by renowned golf course architect Tyler Rae. Tyler has worked on many high profile restoration projects, and also works on original courses. In this episode he talks through the challenges and joys of working in this industry, and expounds on what makes golf so special to him. Top 100 Clubhouse brought to you by Golf Gin created in homage to the spirit of golf in St. Andrews by Eden Mill. 
Published 03/05/24
This week we welcome Ryan Fox to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Ryan a pro golfer currently ranked 41st in the world and 1st in New Zealand. He talks about how the All Blacks rugby team, most notably his legendary father Grant, have impacted his golfing career. We discuss his experience playing on the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Asian Tour and the European Tour, as well as New Zealand's rise to becoming a leading golf destination. Top 100 Clubhouse brought to you by Golf Gin created in homage to...
Published 03/02/24
In the first new episode of 2024 James is joined by Colin Burns, the former GM at Winged Foot Golf Club. They have a wide ranging discussion about managing a prestigious golf club, hosting a US Open during Covid and Colin's favourite golf courses.  The Top100 Clubhouse Podcast is brought to you by Eden Mill's Golf Gin. 
Published 02/13/24
Welcome to the final instalment of our three-part series. In this episode, we shift our gaze from the past to the future as we look ahead to the great golf courses that will captivate players and fans alike in 2024.  Part III of III  The Top100 Clubhouse is brought to you by Eden Mill. Bringing the art of distilling back to St Andrews. 
Published 01/10/24
This week on Top 100 Clubhouse James Henderson, Simon Holt and David Davis get together to carry out a review of the 2023 golfing year! They chat about the amazing courses they have visited in the past 12 months, and discuss the places you should be adding to your golfing itinerary in 2024!  Part II of III  The Top100 Clubhouse is brought to you by Eden Mill. Bringing the art of distilling back to St Andrews. 
Published 01/03/24