The Top 100 in 10 Golf Podcast

Carnoustie doesn’t host championships so much as it interrogates you. We tee up our most anticipated round yet with a blend of lore, strategy, and honesty about what it takes to survive the toughest mile in golf. From Hogan’s Alley to the Barry Burn, we map the decisions that separate a tidy bogey from a card-wrecker, and we share the member insights that reveal where the real trouble hides.

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 our gracious hosts Paul & Barry are attempting to play all of the golf courses in Scotland for charity - if any cause is dear to yo...

A new Scottish links with rookie swagger takes on a legend as we set up an epic doubleheader: Dumbarnie’s modern hospitality and risk‑reward design against the stern test of Carnoustie. We explore the welcome rituals, drivable par fours, sea views, and why Scotland’s variety is unmatched.

• whisky on the tee and a first‑putt honour ritual
• visitor‑first service and smooth facility flow
• wide fairways, fun setup, and fair challenge
• three drivable par fours with real decisions
• split‑fairway strategy on the 5th and 15th
• signature‑leaning 17th and side‑bet stakes
• host...

We take our first Top 100 in 10 Society Day to Hollinwell and find a quiet, welcoming club with a routing that builds to a breathtaking 13–18 stretch. Despite drought-marked fairways, the design, the setting, and the finish make a powerful case for greatness.

• warm welcome from staff, helpful pro, relaxed clubhouse vibe
• why follows and engagement help secure future tee times
• free-to-join society details and upcoming Burnham & Berrow event
• first hole debate and how hole two resets the tone
• drought impact, preferred lies, and fairway expectations
• routing, elevation changes, and risk–reward choices
• signature moments...

We set out to play Trump International Links Aberdeen ready to be critical and left stunned by the course’s strategy, conditioning, and theatre. The dunes, the angles, and the par-5 finish combined to move it to our top spot, even with a polarising name and price tag.

• our top 100 in 10 years challenge
• divisive reputation versus on-course reality
• slope ratings, tees, and managing fear
• strategy over ego: position play that works
• conditioning and maintenance philosophy
• front nine highlights and elevated tee vistas
• the hook-shaped 10th and amphitheatre green
• signature 14th: beauty, pressure...

We preview Hollinwell Golf Club with Alex (Top 100 Golf Guru) and Lee from Harbs7Golf, map the course’s strategic flow, and share the stories that give this heathland its pull. We also unveil our Society Day format, the signature-hole challenge on 18, and a side bet that could cost drinks.

We'll be discussing;

• why Hollinwell Golf Club feels special before the first tee
• the long drive in, the clubhouse reveal, the “bowl” landscape
• course rhythm: gentle opener, stern second, back-nine drama
• standouts: 11th in the valley, the drop-shot 13th, clubhouse-facing 18th
• Willie Park Jr...

It's our very Unashamedly Pro-European Ryder Cup Preview!

What are your predictions?

The Ryder Cup creates a unique gladiatorial battle where players represent their continent with nothing but pride on the line. We analyze Europe's chances against the Americans at Beth Page Black, weighing team dynamics, player form, and course factors.

• European team has strong experience with McIlroy entering his eighth Ryder Cup
• Recent wins from Fleetwood and McIlroy remove potential psychological barriers
• America's home advantage balanced against having several Ryder Cup rookies
• European team camaraderie contrasts with American individualistic approach...

Gullane Golf Club delivers a magical links experience, leaving us completely in love with the course and facilities as we explore the self-described "Village of Golf."

• Driving to Gullane provides immediate immersion in golf with courses lining both sides of the road
• The club features two clubhouses - the historic Members' Clubhouse and the newer Links Clubhouse built about 10 years ago
• Dylan, the Sales Manager, showed us their exceptional facilities including a top tracer driving range and new starters pavilion
• Gullane's visitor philosophy treats guests as "members for the day" with exceptionally friendly service
• Th...

We discover that Hankley Common Golf Club delivers a stunning golfing experience that exceeds expectations and counters our fears about tight fairways and punishing heather. The course proves to be not only playable but absolutely beautiful with its purple heather, pristine white sand, and immaculate fairways.

• Ranked 58th in UK and Ireland, but feels like it should be ranked higher
• Fears about difficult heather and narrow fairways were unfounded
• Clubhouse is classy and welcoming with excellent facilities
• Par 3 7th hole is potentially one of the best we've played
• Course borders the Skyfall estate from the J...

Is this a marmite course? The third part of the trilogy of Scottish courses... and this one certainly had us on different sides of the argument.

Billed and a unique and interesting golf course, Cruden Bay Golf Club didn't disappoint...

Chris wasn't a fan to say the least, Nish really liked it - find out where the battle lines were drawn for this one

In this review, we cover;

- The club and clubhouse experience

- Meeting a local celebrity

- Some top tips if you end...

Our 2nd course in our Scottish triple header was Trump International Aberdeen, which is and has been, a divisive course for many reasons. We wanted to give this course a fair chance and see what we thought of it.

It's been a round that has been on, then off, then on again, so the excitement was already palpable at being able to play.

So we made sure we recorded our preview in the early hours on our drive over to the course.

In this preview, we cover;

- How the round...

Part One of our Scottish triple header was Gullane No 1 at Gullane Golf Club, in East Lothian, Scotland.

This parcel of golfing land is home to no fewer than 5 top 100 golf courses, and in the wider region, more than 10.

Golf has been played at Gullane in some form since 1650, so this really is the cradle of golf. We're going back to the beginning of this great game of golf.

In this preview, we cover;

- How to say Gullane properly
- The incredible course and club history
- What...

Is this the MOST under-ranked golf course in the UK? We review Hindhead Golf Club, which we played as part of a Surrey double-header, where we were invited to play by friend of the Pod, Andrew, and his buddy Tony.

In our preview, we waxed lyrical about the front 9 and how spectacular it looked. Did it live up to our expectations?

We also got a great welcome to the club by everyone there, which added to the overall impression of the members, and the club, and the Club President, Mr Jack Buchanan joined us for...

Billed as a "unique and unforgettable experience", Cruden Bay Golf Club is a very interesting course that we are really looking forward to playing.

It's part of a Scottish trip we're making up to the Aberdeenshire coast, and this is the 3rd Scottish golf course we are playing. It feels like its a proper Scottish golf test, with a dramatic cliffy backdrop with views over Cruden Bay.

We're expecting a complete visual feast, and the course is described as the 2nd most fun in Scotland!

Find out what we're so interested in...

We review our first ever open competition at West Lancs Golf Club.

Learn about our thoughts on the golf course, as well as the lovely welcome we received from the members and staff.

We also took the time to chat about Scottie Scheffler winning The Open at Royal Portrush.

We're also going up for an award, and are looking for your nominations for the People's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards - you can vote for us here - if you feel inclined

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Part 2 of our Surrey double-header is Hankley Common Golf Club. Andrew, who messaged us about playing at Hindhead, has arranged this with a friend of his who is a member at Hankley Common. We can't wait to play here.

The course looks like a proper grown-up test of golf. But what else are we looking forward to? Find out in this preview episode.

We're also going up for an award, and are looking for your nominations for the People's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards - you can vote for us here - if...

We've been invited to play at the glorious Hindhead Golf Club by Andrew, who is a member there. He is a fellow Top 100-er and listened to our episode after playing Aberdovey, which compelled him to reach out and extend the invitation.

In our preview, we discover why this golf club is one we're really looking forward to, in particular, a spectacular looking front 9 holes that look like a roller coaster.

We're also going up for an award, and are looking for your nominations for the People's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards...

We're joined by Lee from Harbs7Golf, who's a big friend of the podcast, and he loves putting money on sport. He's here to combine his knowledge of betting and his love of golf to give you a bit of an idea as to where the smart money is for anyone looking to bet on this year's Open.

The Open betting tips and predictions in the episode are designed to give you good value, with an eye for an outside bet.

Here's the link to the Youtube video for the compeition

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We dive into the highs and lows of the fifth annual Nish Invitational golf tournament held at Worsley Park Golf Club, where twelve players battled Singapore-like heat, competitive tension, and occasional controversy.

• Custom welcome packs including personalised Titleist Pro V1 balls, tees, ball markers, and divot tools set the tone for a special day
• Extreme heat forced even the most traditional golfers to break their own rules and wear shorts
• Worsley Park proves the perfect venue with its playable course, practice facilities, and communal spaces
• Nearest to pin competition created drama when one player celebrat...

Is Ganton Golf Club near Scarborough in Yorkshire the best golf course you've never heard of?

Have a look at our scorecard and pictures from a great day on the links 

People in the know and in and around golf their entire lives know about the reputation and allure of Ganton, but as it's not an Open rota course or host of major tournaments, Nish had never heard of it.

We found out what was so special about this great, historic golf course and club.

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We're playing in our FIRST EVER Open competition at the famous, but unheralded, West Lancs Golf Club

Invited along by friends of the Podcast, Paul (Jim's friend) and Matt, we're excited about the day ahead at the 9th oldest golf club in England.

A golf course that is known for its stunning golf, and one of the courses on the celebrated and feted "Golf Coast" in and around Southport, we can't wait to test ourselves out there and report back to you.

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 Ganton Golf Club in Yorkshire is steeped in history. It is a patch of golfing turf that is revered and respected in equal measure.

Ranked 25th on our list, it punches with the big boys, but it's one that only a lot of golf people have heard of. The casual fan may not know of its place in history or that it even exists.

We will be playing Ganton as part of the Mizuno golf pairs competition, so find out what we think lies in store for us at historic Ganton.

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It's our 2025 U.S Open top picks & preview episode, with our special guest, Shawn Massie, from The FairWagers and the Must Play Podcast.

Shawn gave us a fantastic overview of Oakmont Country Club, where this year's edition of the US Open is being played, and despite its mighty reputation, history, and the fact that it's hosted the U.S Open the most times, very few people know too much about it.

Shawn was good enough to give us a rundown of the top contenders and the kind of attributes that the winner will probably need.<...

 Who is Golf's GOAT? It's a debate that rages on. We looked in AWE at Tiger in our Christmas Special episode, we even had an Instagram post go viral because of it...

So we looked into Jack Nicklaus and his INSANE stats! And we were STUNNED at how good Jack was. The man was a machine. What do you think about the Jack vs Tiger debate? We're BIG Tiger Woods fans, but this got us seriously questioning where we lay in the debate.

Is Jack Nicklaus the GOAT, or is Tiger Woods the GOAT?

 It's our Kings Course at Gleneagles Review, in which we deep dive into our round and impressions of the golf course and experience

Set in the prestigious Gleneagles estate, the Grand Dame of Gleneagles King Course, is a famous, grown-up test of golf amidst what Bernard Darwin described as the "finest parcel of golfing land on the British Isles"

What happened int eh signature hole challenge, who scores best?

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Queen's Course at Gleneagles Course Review - The Fun Little Sister

We review our round at the magnificent Gleneagles estate, and we first hit the Queen's course - which has been described as fun, a pitch and putt, and by some, the better of the 2 courses.

Set in the prestigious Gleneagles estate, and Little Sister to the Gleneagles King's Course, this sort (less than 6000 yds) course has a unique feature in that it has 5 par 3s.

Find out how we f...

 It's our King's Course at Gleneagles Preview, in which we delve into what we're expecting from our round at this most famous of golf courses.

Set in the prestigious Gleneagles estate, the Grand Dame of Gleneagles, is a famous, grown-up test of golf amidst what Bernard Darwin described as the "finest parcel of golfing land on the British Isles"

We're set for an epic weekend away at 2 of the grand old courses of golf, in what has been described the most beautiful golfing land in the British Isles.

Find out what is getting u...

 It's our Gleneagles Queen's Course Preview, in which we delve into what we're expecting from our round at this most famous of golf courses.

Set in the prestigious Gleneagles estate, and Little Sister to the Gleneagles King's Course, this sort (less than 6000 yds) course has a unique feature in that it has 5 par 3s.

We're set for an epic weekend away at 2 of the grand old courses of golf, in what has been described the most beautiful golfing land in the British Isles.

Find out what is getting us so excited about the G...

 We played and this is the review for our round at the hardest golf course in the UK, Woodhall Spa Hotchkin Course, Lincolnshire, England

Have a look at our scorecard & pictures from the day in our blog

On a stunningly glorious day, we had a blast on these challenging fairways (when we found them) but it must be said, the fearsome reputation that the Hotchkin Course has, is well warranted.

Find out how we did, but also our thoughts on the course, along with our regular side bet, and signature hole challenge 

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 Catch our unfiltered raw reaction to the final round of the 2025 US Masters.

We're calling it Rory's Redemption, where Rory McIlroy buried the ghosts of the past with a nervy, but drama-packed final round performance to seal his career Grand Slam, thereby joining the pantheon of golfing greats.

This episode is the best bits from the entire 5 and a half hour live broadcast.

We had Masters Myths kindly given to us to use in the broadcast by the guys over at Must Play by The Fairwagers Podcast - go check the episode out f...

 Join us in our preview of the hardest rated course in England, Woodhall Spa Hotchkin Course!

We talk about why it's rated so hard, and the challenges we will face, and we talk more in depth with Jim about his first experience playing a top 100 course and also a links course.

It was really enlightening to get his perspective on both, because it dawned on us that a lot of our listeners may be in a similar boat and his experience may resonate.

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 A round and experience for the ages! This episode is our Aberdovey Golf Club review, and what a day it was.

Accompanied by our trusted guide, Gareth, the Chair of Memberships at the club, we took on this stunning golf course, and you'll be surprised to learn of our golf on the way.

We tried to do this great golf course justice in our review, so hear about how we navigated the highs and lows, and you'll hear from the main man himself, Gareth too.

We discuss our signature hole challenge, our side b...

 We're back playing golf, and we start with a bang at Royal St David's Golf Club in Gwynedd, Wales!

This was the the first part of a Welsh double-header, and the golfing gods were shining on us this day.

We were also joined, for the first time, by our co-host Jim, so he had a little to say about our round as well. Join us as we give you the lowdown of the great value for money Top 100 golf course, that we think is worth sticking on your radar.

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 Have we got a story to tell you! In this preview of Aberdovey Golf Club, we tell you about how the story of our booking at Aberdovey developed and why we're looking forward to playing here more than anywhere else this year!

It's the kind of welcome we could get used to, and you will love hearing about how it came about.

We also chat about the course and our various challenges during the round.

This is an episode not to be missed!

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 How wonderful it feels to say, this is our first preview episode of 2025, as we look forward to playing Royal St David's Golf Club in Wales.

This forms part of our Welsh weekend away, and Jim is joining us for the very first time. We can't wait, we're sure to get a lovely warm Welsh welcome!

In this episode, we talk about the off season we've just had, and tell you as much as we can about the course so you can get a flavour of what to expect on the day. Look out for o...

 A golf weekend or trip... it's a thing of beauty! In this episode, we discuss why it's so good, and the key differences between a golf trip in the UK and US.

We've got 2 special guests to help us in our task, the hosts of friends of the podcast, TJ & Gary from The Basic Bogeys Podcast

They joined us to talk golf trips, and as usual, we drifted and meandered and ended up talking all things golf and life.

This was a real fun episode, as always.

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 I (Nish) am fascinated by golf culture abroad, and nowhere captures my interest more than Golf in Japan!

It feels very different to how we play golf in the UK, and I wanted to explore that.

In a chat with Kieron from Golf In Japan, The comprehensive guide and service for golfing in Japan, we discovered the golfing customs of Japan, the history of Golf in Japan, and the little touches around a round of golf there that make it so different and so special!

We weren't prepared for just how much knowledge K...

We headed over to Sheffield to meet Will at Zen Green Stage to chat about what they are doing with immersive indoor golf experiences at a time when TGL is in its first season and grabbing headlines for the technology, particularly THAT green!

In a wide-ranging, and ultimately thoroughly interesting chat, we talked about how technology is impacting golf today and how Zen Golf are using things like the Zen Green Stage and the Swing Stage to improve your game and make you a better all-round golfer.

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 We're starting a Golf Society! Ad we've enlisted the help of a close friend of the podcast, Andy.

Andy has experience of running societies as he's done it all his life.

We'll learn about his golfing journey, what makes a society so good, what the pitfalls are, and more importantly, how our Golf Society will run.

You can get more information and sign up for FREE on our Society Page

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 Ellis is the current Chesire U16 Champion (which he also won when he was 12!), The Royal Liverpool Golf Club U15 Champion, he's an England Regional squad player, Cheshire County U18 squad player (youngest to represent U18 at age 12), U16 County champion at age 14, U14 County champion at age 12, Faldo Series Grand Final Winner.

He has been on American Golf diversity TV adverts on Sky Sports, he's a Junior Ambassador for Foresight Sports - UpNext Program and he's also a Junior Ambassador for Capto Putting Technology!

Add to that, he's a very level-headed young man.

 We're playing a pair competition at Ganton Golf Club in June, in this episode, we chat about comps in general.

They can sound intimidating for the casual, social golfer, but are they really?

Nish & Chris have a chat to find out.

And we're joined by Mark, a listener of the podcast, who reached out to us, and as we started chatting, we discovered we were playing at the same comp!

We had a great chat with him, talking all things Top 100!

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