Episodes

  • Seacroft, Lincolnshire, England
    Nov 17 2024

    Who doesn't like a bargain? Seacroft is the cheapest Top 100 Course in England, with a round available for less than £40 in winter, and even in summer you can get a twilight round for less than £50.

    And being a links course, it's still very playable in winter, with a different set of seasonal tees to provide a fresh test.

    https://www.seacroft-golfclub.co.uk/

    www.thegolfpilgrim.com

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    37 mins
  • Chart Hills, Kent, England
    Nov 11 2024

    Is there a course in the UK with more sand? Let us know...but it certainly has the longest bunker we've ever seen, running more than two hundred yards along a fairway. We didn't count how many rakes it needed.....

    Chart Hills was designed by Sir Nick Faldo but after suffering from poor drainage has undergone major renovations in recent years, and has been rewarded with a place in England's Top 100.

    THIS EPISODE HAS NOW BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE AN INTERVIEW WITH CHART HILLS’ GENERAL MANAGER.

    www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/chart-hills

    www.charthills.co.uk

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    50 mins
  • West Hill, Surrey, England
    Nov 4 2024

    Back to Surrey for the third of the famous three Ws. In recent years it has replaced thousands of trees with an abundance of heather.

    And we delve into West Hill's fascinating history, which has a touch of the macabre.

    www.westhillgc.co.uk

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    41 mins
  • Hindhead, Surrey, England
    Oct 20 2024

    The writer who created Sherlock Holmes played a major role in the creation of this heathland gem. Arthur Conan Doyle was a founder member and the club's first President, and lived nearby. As did legendary golf commentator Peter Alliss, who was also a big fan of Hindhead, which boasts some spectacular holes you will never forget.

    www.hindheadgolfclub.co.uk

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    32 mins
  • Wentworth (West), Surrey, England
    Oct 15 2024

    A celebratory episode, as Wentworth West, the home of the BMW PGA Championship, is the hundredth of the Top 100 Courses in England that Neil has managed to play.

    So we have cameo appearances from BBC cricket oommentator Jonathan Agnew (who's seen hundreds of centuries in his career, but none that have taken four years to complete.) Plus former Ryder Cup player Rafa Cabrero Bello on why Neil is the worst golfer he's ever seen!

    www.wentworthclub.com

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    44 mins
  • Granville, Normandy. France
    Oct 4 2024

    France's only links course, originally designed by Harry Colt, plays host to a Ryder Cup-style match between French and British journalists. Would Neil and Ian write themselves into Wryter Cup history? Sadly, if we said yes, it would be fake news....

    www.golfdegranville.com

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    37 mins
  • Bethpage Black, New York, USA
    Sep 28 2024

    Ryder Cup Special!

    It may be 12 months away but we are all looking forward to Europe defending the trophy on American soil.

    Our special guest is Sky Sports golf reporter Jamie Weir, who managed to stir up the crowd at the last Ryder Cup in Italy with his Capgate story about Patrick Cantlay.

    Jamie visited Bethpage Black a couple of days before Neil played the course which is regarded as one of the toughest anywhere.

    But the good news is that anyone can play, and it's a bargain....so long as you can manage to secure a tee time.

    parks.ny.gov/golf/11/details.aspx

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    42 mins
  • Somerset Hills, New Jersey, USA
    Sep 27 2024

    How do you get to play exclusive courses which are normally reserved for members and their guests? One solution is to pay to play in a charity golf day. Every year, Somerst Hills, a quirky but highly regarded Tillinghast creation, opens its doors to raise funds for a worthwhile cause.

    www.somersetcc.org

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    38 mins