The Top 100 in 10 Golf Podcast

Every golfer in Britain has seen Wentworth's first tee on TV. Almost nobody gets to stand on it. We did — and by the end of the round, we disagreed with each other about where it actually ranks.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Check out our pics and scorecard from WentworthThis episode covers our round on the West Course at Wentworth Golf Club, home of the BMW PGA Championship: the sub-air greens system, the "another planet" clubhouse, standing on the actual championship tee with the grandstands up, and the honest debate about whether Wentworth's reputation is built on fame or genuinely deserved.Inside this episode:Standing on the championship first tee with the grandstands already upThe sub-air system greens — the best putting surfaces either of us has ever playedWhy Wentworth doesn't fit neatly into "heathland" or "parkland," and whether that's cost it in the rankingsSteven Spielberg's house on the 3rd holeThe genuine disagreement: Chris ranks it his new number two all-time. Nish says it sits just outside his top five — even after calling it his favourite day on the challenge so farThe one thing that actually helps us reach more golfers is you hitting follow right now.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Nelly Korda is the best player in the world — and she's lost her last two Solheim Cup singles matches. Sky Sports Golf's Sophie Walker joins us to explain why, and to put her name to a score.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Sophie Walker is back on the show ahead of the twentieth Solheim Cup, live on Sky Sports Golf from Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, 11–13 September. We get into the stories nobody else is covering properly: Anna Nordqvist's decision to captain rather than play after nine straight Solheim Cup appearances, the real story behind Gimmegate, two very different pregnancy narratives either side of the Atlantic, and whether Nelly Korda's aura has actually cracked. Then Sophie calls the score.If you're new here — this is Top 100 in 10, where we're trying to play every course in the UK and Ireland's Top 100 in ten years. Hit follow if you want to come along for the ride. It's the one thing that actually helps us reach more golfers.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

This is our review of our Annual Charity Golf Day - the NISH Invitational, where this year we raised nearly £800 for the British Liver TrustThis episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Email us: [email protected] to register for info about next yearEpisode Links;Torque GolfTorque Golf InstagramJordan - Puting CoachNeil - Biomechanics ExpertNorthern Ball Markers@northernballmarkers Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

WeI've never dedicated a whole episode to a clubhouse before. Walton Heath Golf Club changed that.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!We played this Surrey Heathland course in a back-to-back pairs event — old course one day, new course the next — but by the time I'd walked its corridors, I knew the clubhouse itself needed its own feature. This episode isn't about the golf (that's part two). It's about everything that happens before you even put a tee in the ground: a king who served as club captain, four former Prime Ministers on the wall, a hidden museum dedicated to James Braid tucked behind the pro shop, and a hospitality standard — the "Walton Way" — that actually lives up to the name.Inside this episode:Why Walton Heath's reputation is more intimidating than the realityJames Braid: five Open wins, 46 years as the club's professional, and why he refused to change a single thing about the course designThe museum most visitors walk straight pastPrince Edward, four Prime Ministers, and the 1981 Ryder CupThe terrace, the giant putting green, and one genuinely odd walk to the driving rangePart two — the actual golf — is coming in a couple of weeks.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

We didn't expect Formby Golf Club to feel like this. After playing our way through England's Golf Coast, we assumed we knew what to expect — heather, gorse, that classic Southport links look. Formby threw that out the window.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!In this episode we review Formby Golf Club, ranked among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the UK and Ireland, and now sitting at 39 in our list (up from 52). We talk through the tree-lined, almost heathland-meets-links character that makes it stand apart from its Golf Coast neighbours, the story behind the club's famous hippo head trophy (stolen luck, a warship, and a letter to the Admiralty), our Signature Hole Challenge on the par-five 8th, and why a £320 green fee might just be worth it.We also cover:The Donald Steel-redesigned 7th and why it's one of the best strategic holes on the courseHole 3's reputation as one of the best tee shots in the Northwest of EnglandThe stretch from 12 to 14, including why you should always play 14 from the championship teesOur verdict on whether Formby cracks the top five golf courses we've played so farFormby Golf Club joins our ongoing challenge to play every course in the Top 100 Golf Courses UK and Ireland ranking in 10 years, alongside nearby links and heathland courses like Hillside, Wallasey, and Royal Birkdale.Follow the show if you want more honest, unranked reviews of the UK and Ireland's best golf courses — it's the one thing that actually helps us reach more golfers.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Nish manifested a round at Wentworth on one of our earliest episodes — and this week, it actually happened.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!We're in the car on the way to Virginia Water to play the West Course — Burma Road — as a member's guest, the only way on at one of Britain's most gated golf clubs. Before we plug the car in, we cover: the 1926 match at Wentworth that gave birth to the Ryder Cup; why the fairways went wild in WWII and the extraordinary story of who cleared them; the property developer who hired Harry Colt to build two golf courses just to sell houses; the Ernie Els redesign that had Ian Poulter fuming ("I don't like this golf course. Period."); the only sub-air greens in England; and the big one-round dilemma — with only one crack at Wentworth, do you go for everything or protect the scorecard?Plus: our Ryder Cup venue match play returns, a bunkerless 600-yard Signature Hole Challenge, silver-engraved honours boards, and an "elite" breakfast.This is our preview from the road — the full review episode follows once we've played it.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

It chucked it down for all 18 holes — and we still walked off calling these the best greens we've played on any of our 28 Top 100 courses.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Liphook Golf Club sits quietly in the Surrey/Hampshire sand belt at #79 in the Top 100 — and almost nobody outside it seems to know. This week we review it with a member, Oscar, who talks us through his top three holes (including the two new ones from the redesign), the greens running 12.6 on the stimp, and the digital twin technology he's building to let you play a course before you've set foot on it.Also in this episode: Andrew's cricket-glove rain hack, a par three that cost Chris and Nish 11 shots between them, the seventh hole that straddles two counties, and why a summer twilight round here might be the best £135 in Top 100 golf.The one thing that actually helps us reach more golfers is you hitting follow right now — it takes two seconds and it genuinely makes the difference.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

One hundred episodes in, and Chris drops the bombshell we've been sitting on: he played Loch Lomond — Scotland's most exclusive golf club — and he did it without us.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Two years. 100 weekly episodes. 28 courses ticked off the Top 100 (29 if you're Chris). To mark the milestone, Jim takes the hosting chair and puts us under the microscope: the episode-one memories, the courses we'd play again because we got them wrong first time (Cruden Bay, S&A, West Lancs), whether Silloth has finally been knocked off Chris's No.1 spot, the courses that blew us away when we least expected it (Delamere, Gullane, Ganton), and inside Loch Lomond's locker room — the plushest place in golf.Plus what's coming: Wentworth with the BMW PGA stands up, Royal Birkdale after The Open, the Old Course, and a date with the Postage Stamp at Troon.Thank you for every listen, message and follow over 100 episodes. The one thing that actually helps us reach more golfers is you hitting follow right now — here's to the next hundred.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Nish has got a new #1. After 26 courses on this journey, Swinley Forest just did something nothing else has managed — it knocked our long-standing favourite off top spot, and we're still buzzing about it.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Jim hosts solo this week to talk through a round soaked in mystique: a members-only Berkshire heathland club near Ascot, ranked 17th in the UK & Ireland and 52nd in the world, that plays winter rules all year round and didn't have a scorecard until the 1990s. We cover the signature hole challenge on the par-3 4th, Chris's putting collapse, the best collection of par 3s either of us has played, and the moment the scores came in — before the reveal that Swinley Forest is now Nish's new #1, ahead of Trump International.The one thing that actually helps us reach more golfers is you hitting follow right now.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

The Open is back on home turf at Royal Birkdale, and we've brought in a mate who actually backs golf for a living to tell us where the smart money's going this week.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Our good friend Harbs (Harbs7Golf) returns with his three picks for the Claret Jug — including a 16/1 "massive value" favourite, a forgotten major winner nobody's talking about, and a 275/1 outsider with a genuine cash-out strategy behind it. We also dig into what it actually takes to qualify for the Open (the Bryan Brothers, Peter Finch, and a wild story from Burnham & Berrow final qualifying), catch up on the Nish Invitational (£750 raised for the British Liver Trust), and open a space at our Top 100 in 10 Society event at Lindrick.If you're enjoying the show, hit follow — it tells Apple/Spotify you're into this content and helps us reach more golfers.Top 100 in 10 Society (free to join)Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

We're doing something we've never done before — playing two golf courses back to back at the same club, and pitting the "old money vs new money" of Surrey heathland against each other.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!This episode we're previewing both the Old Course (ranked 39, an ever-present in the world's top 100 since rankings began in 1938) and the New Course (ranked 88) at Walton Heath — a Ryder Cup venue where GB&I once got hammered 18½–9½ back in 1981.We dig into the club's remarkable design history: amateur architect Herbert Fowler's very first course (he went on to design Pebble Beach), and James Braid's 46 years as club professional — during which he redesigned 400 courses worldwide and never touched a single hole of Fowler's original layout, out of pure respect.Expect brutal bunkers, the most heather of any course in the UK (allegedly), a royal club captain who briefly became a king, four British Prime Ministers on the members list, and a genuine handicap-shredding difficulty rating. Plus: side bets, signature holes, and why "the Walton Way" might be the friendliest welcome we've had yet.The one thing that actually helps us reach more golfers is you hitting follow right now.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Formby Golf Club is disappearing — and that's not even the strangest thing about it.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!We're heading to this Lancashire (or is it Merseyside?) links ahead of our round, and there's a lot more going on here than the rankings suggest. Four legendary architects have shaped this course — Willie Park Jr., James Braid, Harry Colt, and a coastal erosion crisis that's already swallowed the original 9th green. By 2085, the sea could be lapping at the 10th tee.There's also a clubhouse clock tower with a surprising Titanic connection, an Amateur Championship final between two future Ryder Cup captains, and a fully independent ladies' golf club operating entirely inside Formby's own boundary — one of only a handful of setups like it in the country.In this episode:- The four architects who built Formby — and the one who's conspicuously missing- Why the Irish Sea is taking 2.5 metres of this coastline every year- The clock tower donor with a direct link to the Titanic disaster- Formby Ladies Golf Club — a complete second course hidden inside the main layout- Our excitement levels, side bets, and a signature hole challenge before we tee offIf you're new here: we're two mates trying to play all 100 of the UK and Ireland's top-ranked golf courses in 10 years. This is the preview — the full review drops in a few weeks once we've actually played it.If you enjoy this, the single best way to support the show is to hit FOLLOW (not subscribe, not like — follow) on Spotify or Apple. It's free, it takes two seconds, and it's the biggest lever we have for reaching more golfers.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Lanark Golf Club doesn't try to impress you. No grand entrance, no resort gloss — just a golf course that's been played on the same patch of common land since October 1851, making it the oldest inland golf course in the world.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!We sit down with general manager Andy Romer to dig into 175 years of history: Old Tom Morris's £3.10 shilling redesign, James Braid's 1927 refinements (100 years old next year), lost holes buried under the car park, army connections to the Cameronians, and a quietly incredible piece of trivia — Lanark lost the vote to become Gleneagles by a single ballot.Why the 7th tee is the moment Lanark finally reveals itselfThe "Cabbages" — a nickname with a 175-year-old explanationHow Lanark rebuilt its own history from minute books found in a cupboardWhy this is a "stopover," not a "stay-and-play" course — and why that's exactly the pointIf you're enjoying the show, hit follow — it's the single biggest thing that helps more golfers find us.Top 100 in 10 is the podcast documenting our 10-year challenge to play every course in the Top 100 of the UK and Ireland. Hosted by Nish, Chris and Jim.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

We took a ferry. We crossed the Irish Sea. We played Castletown Golf Links on the Isle of Man, ranked 93 in the Top 100 GB & Ireland, with the club's general manager Andi as our playing partner and tour guide. It turned out to be one of the most spectacular days we've had on this entire mission.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Castletown sits on a peninsula surrounded by sea on three sides. The course is dramatic, rugged, and handsome — comparisons to Turnberry aren't just flattery. Old Tom Morris designed the original layout in 1891; Dr. Alister MacKenzie later made his mark; Philip Mackenzie Ross shaped the course into what it is today. And for a peak season green fee of £180, it might be the best value round in the entire Top 100.In this episode, Nish and Chris review the full round — hole by hole highlights, the top three holes (including the legendary road hole 5th and the clifftop drama of the 17th), what to expect from the clubhouse and facilities, whether the trip itself is worth making, and whether Castletown sneaks into their all-time Top 5. Plus: the signature hole challenge resumes, and the results go exactly as badly as you'd expect.🏌️ What we cover:– First impressions arriving on the Isle of Man (Manx TT weekend chaos included)– The ferry crossing, the weather triangulation method, and the Hotel of Doom– Castletown's history: Old Tom Morris, Dr. Alister MacKenzie & Mackenzie Ross– Course conditions — honest assessment of where it stands vs the Top 100– Top three holes: Hole 4, the Road Hole (5), and the clifftop 17th– Playing the black tees — and why you should too– Why this course could become an elite destination golf resort– Three reasons every Top 100 hunter should make the trip– Signature hole challenge update: all square after 23 courses📍 Castletown Golf Links, Isle of Man | Ranked #93 Top 100 GB & Ireland💷 Green fee: ~£180 peak seasonIf you're planning your own Top 100 journey or just love links golf in the UK, subscribe so you never miss an episode.🎧 Follow us on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube: youtube.com/@Top100In10📸 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter/X: @Top100In10#CastletownGolfLinks #IsleOfManGolf #LinksGolf #Top100Golf #GolfPodcastUKSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Swinley Forest Golf Club sits in the mid-20s of the UK rankings — and almost nobody outside of golf's inner circles has heard of it. No website worth mentioning. No honours boards. No annual membership fee. A halfway hut staffed by someone who's served maybe a hundred members in 25 years. And according to Harry Colt, his "least bad" course.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Nish is joined by returning guest Alex Katter (@kattergolf) to preview what might be the most distinctive club in English golf — and the conversation goes much further than one course. They cover why top 100 rankings are starting to feel like the old NME, why match play is the purest form of golf, the courses that don't need a list to matter, and how to actually enjoy a round without letting your phone ruin it.Check out Alex's playlists we mentioned in the episode - https://open.spotify.com/user/1164289082?si=1faeb1ac185a4302Courses discussed: Swinley Forest, Hankley Common, Delamere Forest, Hollinwell, Hindhead, Liphook, Burnham & Berrow, St Enodoc, Gleneagles, Rye, Brancaster, West Sussex, Lanark #Top100Golf #SwinleyForest #GolfPodcast #UKGolf #HarryColt Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

A course designed by a man who'd never designed one before, where your tee time might be decided by a ball dropping down a chute, and where one approach shot lands in a completely different county. Welcome to Liphook Golf Club.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Ranked 75th in the UK & Ireland, Liphook sits in the heart of Hampshire's heathland belt — between Hankley Common and Hindhead, in one of the finest concentrations of golf on the planet. At just 6,200 yards off the yellows, it looks like an easy day. The reviews suggest otherwise.Nish, Chris, and Jim preview what to expect: blind tee shots, lightning-fast greens, a par-three opener, five par threes in total, the famous seventh green straddling two counties, and the fifth hole — Black Fox — which designer Tom Simpson rated one of the finest he ever created (remarkable given Liphook was his only course).They also cover how the whole thing was founded in a pub, why the front and back nine were swapped around to accommodate the clubhouse, the Creator Cup victory that nobody told Jim about, and a very good argument about pace of play, pre-shot routines, and why maybe golf should just be 12 holes.🏌️ Side bet: fewest shots to hit and stay on the 18th green🏆 Signature hole: #14 — Simpson's Folly, par four, 434 yards---Subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.YouTube: youtube.com/@Top100In10Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Old Tom Morris got on a boat at 70, arrived on a windswept rock in the Irish Sea, and built a golf course. 130 years later, we're following him over to the Isle of Man — and it's our first trip off the British mainland. This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!In this preview, Nish, Chris and Jim unpack what to expect at Castletown Golf Links: the course ranked 96th in the UK and Ireland, eighth most spectacular on the islands, with nowhere to hide from the wind and a 17th hole that asks you to drive over a crashing ravine. They also get into the 2026 top 100 rankings reshuffle — why it's genuinely strange, why Old Head of Kinsale has dropped out at €450 a round, and what the lads are going to do about two courses they've already played that are no longer on the list. If you've been listening for a while and haven't followed yet, it takes one tap on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and genuinely helps an independent show stay in that top 20 chart. We'd love you to join us properly.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

We played Burnham & Berrow Golf Club in the worst conditions of our Top 100 journey — and both of us want to go back.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Ranked #62 alongside Hankley Common and Gullane, this is a proper links test: variable lies, undulating greens that punish any lack of concentration, and a back nine that gets your juices flowing even in horizontal rain. In the mix: 20 golfers, a Ryder Cup weekend, playing against Wales' No. 1 ranked player, a 4-putt that cost Nish everything, and a church on hole 12.Join our SocietySend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Something seismic just happened in Top 100 world — and we couldn't let it slide without an emergency session.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Nish is joined by James (a returning guest and one of the fastest Top 100 hunters around) to dig into the 2025 rankings update that's set the golf world on fire: a 40-place surge for Brora, a previously unranked Elie leaping to 54th, Old Head of Kinsale vanishing from the rankings entirely, JCB dropping off a cliff, and 8 courses leaving the list Nish and Chris have been playing.They get into what's actually changed (or what hasn't), the apparent parkland bias, the frozen top 30, the real-world cost to golf clubs and Top 100 hunters alike — and why the way the list's managers are responding to criticism online is making it worse.This isn't a rant. It's a conversation two very confused people needed to have.IRELAND TRIP — OCTOBER 2026Portmarnock, The Island, Royal Dublin, County Louth, and Jameson Links. Listener slots still available.https://top100in10.co.uk/the-top-100-in-10-golf-tour-of-ireland/FIND US:YouTube: youtube.com/@Top100In10Instagram: @top100in10Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Wallasey Golf Club was out of the Top 100. Now it's ranked 99th and accelerating — and after playing it on a stunning April Tuesday, we think it's heading a lot higher than that.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!In this episode we sit down with course manager John McLoughlin, the man who called Wallasey a "sleeping giant" five years ago and spent the time since proving himself right. We talk about the transformation, the Old Tom Morris greens, the Bobby Jones portrait in the clubhouse, and why this might be the best Irish-style links golf you can play without leaving England.We also cover our top three holes each, a Stableford match play battle (Nish wins 3&2), and the honest question: does Wallasey crack our personal top five from 70 Top 100 courses played?🇮🇪 Playing in Ireland has never been harder to arrange — which is exactly why we've done it for you. Join us this October for a listener trip covering Portmarnock, The Island, Royal Dublin, County Louth and more. Details and booking below.https://top100in10.co.uk/the-top-100-in-10-golf-tour-of-ireland/---In this episode:- John McLoughlin on transforming Wallasey from sleeping giant to Top 100 contender- The Old Tom Morris connection — four original greens, nearly 130 years old- Bobby Jones, signed portraits and why Americans should know about this clubhouse- Our top holes: 3, 4, 10, 12 and 18- The conditioning obsession — why Wallasey's transitions are becoming famous- Stableford match play result and our signature hole challenge update- Three reasons to visit Wallasey Golf Club---📺 Watch the full video episode on YouTube📸 Find us on Instagram @top100in10🌐 youtube.com/@Top100In10Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Sophie Walker is one of the best guests we've ever had on this show. She's the head analyst for Sky Sports Golf, a former LET tour pro with over 150 events and five Open Championships to her name — including the first women's ever played at the Old Course, St Andrews. She's also ace. And she lives a mile down the road from Nish, which helped.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!In this bonus episode, Sophie talks honestly about tour life: what it really costs to compete at the top level, what she'd do differently, and her take on where women's golf should be investing its growing revenues. She gives us her one-line verdicts on the great courses — Royal County Down, Turnberry, Kingsbarns, Birkdale, and more. She reveals the caddy signal system that lets broadcasters know exactly what club a player is hitting. And at the very end, she answers the one more round question in a way that'll stay with you.🏌️ JOIN US IN IRELAND — October 2026We're heading to the Northeast Coast Links: Portmarnock, The Island, Jameson Links, Royal Dublin & County Louth (Baltray). 14 spots. Accommodation at Portmarnock Resort, farewell dinner at the Guinness Storehouse.👉 https://top100in10.co.uk/the-top-100-in-10-golf-tour-of-ireland/Find Sophie:Instagram: @SophWalksGolfX: @sophwalksSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Every golfer has played Stableford. Almost none of us know it was invented on the 2nd fairway at Wallasey Golf Club — by a man who got so fed up tearing up his scorecard, he changed golf forever.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Get some details about our Irish Trip more details hereThis week, Nish and Jim preview Wallasey — ranked #99 in the UK & Ireland, designed by Old Tom Morris, tweaked by James Braid, and the qualifying venue where Bobby Jones won his Grand Slam Open spot. Chris is off doing a "breakaway round" at Loch Lomond. We'll get to that.In this preview:• The Eureka moment on the 2nd fairway, 1931• Why Wallasey re-entered our Top 100 (and how we bent our own rules)• The Bobby Jones portrait that hangs in two clubhouses — Wallasey and Augusta• Plateau greens, four original Old Tom Morris greens, and the holes to watch• Green fees vs. Birkdale, Hillside and S&A — the value question• The side bet that wrote itselfThings mentioned in this episode:Wallasey Golf Club — wallaseygolfclub.comDr. Frank Barney Gorton Stableford — Wallasey member, surgeon, golf heroThe 2nd fairway, Wallasey — site of the 1931 Eureka momentOld Tom Morris — original course designer (1891)James Braid — later design contributionsBobby Jones — qualified for the Open at Wallasey in his Grand Slam yearSir Ernest Royden — ex-captain who commissioned the Bobby Jones portraitJohn A.A. Berrie — the artist; painted both the Wallasey original and the Augusta replicaHenry Longhurst quote — "I doubt whether any single man did more to increase the pleasure of the humble club golfer."Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

We're taking 20 golfers to one of the most historic links courses in England for a full Ryder Cup-style weekend — 10v10 match play, two-man scramble, joker pairings, and a pub takeover.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Join our Society for FreeGet some details about our Irish Trip more details hereHarbs from Harb 7 Golf joins Nish and Chris to break down the competition format, the prizes, the player profiles (which are brutal), and why a weekend like this costs just over £300.Plus: the full Burnham & Berrow preview — J.H. Taylor's incredible origin story, the Herbert Fowler / Harry Colt / Alister MacKenzie design pedigree, par threes people call the best collection in the Top 100, greens that rival anywhere in the country, and a finishing hole with a serious reputation.And if you fancy joining us in Ireland this October — Portmarnock, The Island, Royal Dublin, County Louth & Jameson Links — we've got 14 listener slots still open.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

In this episode of the Top 100 in 10 Golf Podcast, we review Delamere Forest Golf Club — the nearest Top 100 golf course to us, and one of the most fascinating golf courses we’ve played on our journey through the Top 100 courses in the UK and Ireland.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Get some details about our Irish Trip more details hereSet in Cheshire, Delamere Forest Golf Club is a rare inland heathland-style course with dramatic movement, beautiful framing, and a routing that gets better and better as the round goes on. We break down the welcome, the clubhouse, practice facilities, course condition, standout holes, green quality, value for money, and whether Delamere deserves to be ranked far higher than its current Top 100 position.This episode also features our competitive fourball at Delamere, as we teamed up to take on friends in the “Duel at Delamere” — and the match produced some seriously good golf, plenty of banter, and one of the best days we’ve had on this Top 100 journey so far.We also touch on our upcoming Ireland golf trip, including Portmarnock, Baltray and more, before diving into why Delamere Forest might be one of the most underrated Top 100 golf courses in England.If you’re searching for honest golf course reviews, Top 100 golf travel inspiration, or the best golf courses in Cheshire and England, this is an episode you’ll want to hear.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

We review our round at Hillside Golf Club, one of the Top 100 golf courses in the UK and Ireland, and one of the standout links courses on England’s Golf Coast. In this episode, we break down the full Hillside experience — the welcome, the clubhouse, practice facilities, course condition, signature holes, back nine reputation, greens, value for money, and whether Hillside deserves its place alongside Royal Birkdale and Southport & Ainsdale.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Played in glorious March sunshine after one of the wettest winters in memory, Hillside was presented in sensational condition. We talk through why the welcome was the best we’ve had so far on our Top 100 journey, why the front nine deserves more credit, which holes stood out most, and whether Hillside is a better all-round experience than some of its more famous neighbours.If you’re planning a golf trip to Merseyside, England’s Golf Coast, or you’re simply looking for honest reviews of Top 100 golf courses in the UK and Ireland, this is one of our best course review episodes yet.Get some details about our Irish Trip more details hereSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

We've been banging our heads against a wall trying to get onto Irish golf courses for six months. Tee times selling out in minutes. Green fees north of €500. Chris assuring me his Irish roots would open doors. They did not.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Then Jared from Irish Fairways called me. He'd been listening to the podcast — which is either flattering or suspicious — and said three words that nearly made me fall off my chair: "We can help."And we ended up arranging a trip to Ireland that YOU can get involved in - more details hereIn this episode, Jared and Josh from Irish Fairways join us to talk about why Ireland's links courses captivate golfers from around the world, what makes links golf a completely different game to anything you'll play stateside, and how a chance phone call turned into a fully organised five-course trip along Dublin's north east coast — Portmarnock, The Island, Jameson Links, Royal Dublin, and County Louth.Josh is a PGA professional who still gets nervous on every tee box (his words), and his one-hole pick from the trip will make you want to book a flight immediately. Jared is the operations brain who nearly quit golf on his first ever round at Jameson Links in sideways rain — and started par-birdie in a pro-am months later. These two are brilliant company.Here's the big news: we've got 14 spots open for listeners to join us. October 4–10, 2026. Five world-class courses. Based at Portmarnock Resort. Farewell dinner at the Guinness Storehouse. Drivers, tee times, everything sorted. This year's Irish tee times are already gone — these are the last 14 spots that exist!If you've ever wanted to experience Irish links golf with a group who are there for the craic as much as the golf, this is it.Book here: https://top100in10.co.uk/the-top-100-in-10-golf-tour-of-ireland/Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Delamere Forest Golf Club preview. And yes, we've also entered Rick Shiels and Peter Finch's Creator Cup. This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Delamere Forest Golf Club is one of the most unusual courses on the entire Top 100 list. A Herbert Fowler Heathland design sitting in Cheshire — completely unlike anything else in the North of England, and nothing like you'd expect from the name. Nish has played it before and loved it. Chris has cycled through the forest with his kids and assumed it would be foresty. It is not foresty. This episode covers the Herbert Fowler design legacy, the infinity greens, the optical illusions built into the course, the stunning black-and-white Tudor clubhouse, and the one-star review that calls it the most pretentious overrated dump the reviewer has ever played. Plus Nish's Woodhall Spa take. It's a strong one. Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Our 2026 season kicks off at Hillside Golf Club — the links course sandwiched between Royal Birkdale and Southport & Ainsdale that somehow never gets the credit it deserves.Greg Norman called its back nine the best in Britain. Jack Nicklaus played his first professional event in the British Isles here. It's hosted the British Masters and the DP World Tour. And yet — most golfers overlook it completely.In this episode Nish & Chris preview what's waiting for them at Hillside: the dunes, the mature pines, the thick rough, and a back nine with serious ambitions. They dig into the reviews — including one very unhappy member at the halfway house — and debate whether £185 in March is good value for one of Britain's hidden gems.Plus: the full 2026 course lineup is revealed, Chris drops the bombshell that he's playing Loch Lomond without Nish, and the Royal County Down phone queue situation gets properly discussed.🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday📸 Instagram: @top100in10🌐 top100in10.co.ukHillside Golf Club | Southport | Lancashire | Links Golf | Top 100 Golf Courses UK & Ireland | Golf PodcastSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

We kicked off a brand-new series — Beyond the Top 100 — with a course that proves why lists don’t tell the full story. In brutal Welsh links weather (driving rain, sleet and 40+ mph winds), we played Conwy Golf Club, perched at the mouth of the River Conwy under the Great Orme — and somehow… we loved every minute.In this episode, Conwy’s General Manager Matthew Parsley explains what makes the club special: the welcome, the standards, the scenery, and the championship history that runs through its DNA — from honours boards and a trophy cabinet that stops you in your tracks, to the impact of hosting the Curtis Cup and the club’s push for women’s golf and inclusivity.We also dig into what makes Conwy such a compelling test: a course of “thirds”, the priceless view from the 8th tee, and the closing stretch where it’s fairway or gorse — no hiding place, no excuses.If you love true links golf, golf history, or you’re building a Welsh/North Wales golf trip list… Conwy deserves your attention.Follow/subscribe for more episodes as we chase the Top 100 in 10 years — and shine a light on the courses that should be in the conversation.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Ireland is seen by many to be the spiritual home of bucket-list golf.So why is it becoming almost impossible to actually play?In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Smurfit — former Director of Golf at The K Club and one of the most connected voices in Irish golf — to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes.Episode Links: Sharon's Website, Sharon's Instagram, Subscribe to Sharon's Newsletter, Talk Golf IrelandFrom sold-out tee sheets and soaring green fees to the “links bias” shaping Top 100 lists, Sharon gives us an insider’s view of modern Irish golf: who benefits, who gets squeezed, and why availability — not price — is the real battleground.We also dive into: • What it’s actually like running a Ryder Cup venue • Celebrity moments (including Seve casually in the pro shop) • Why some world-class courses never make the lists • Hidden gem Irish courses worth your time • The future of women’s golf in IrelandIf you’re planning an Ireland golf trip — or wondering whether the boom has gone too far — this episode might change how you see it.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

In Part 2 of my Zen Golf visit in Sheffield, Will (Head of Education at Zen Golf) gives me a putting lesson that completely changes how you read greens, control pace, and stop guessing the break.Instead of obsessing over mechanics, we learn how to “see gravity” first — by finding the straight putt (12 o’clock) using a simple clock-face method, then reverse-engineering the ball’s entry point from the hole back to the ball. It’s a game-changing way to build intent, commit to the line, and massively improve distance control (without overthinking your stroke).If you struggle with pace on long putts, misread left-to-right breakers, or feel lost on slippery downhillers, this episode gives you a repeatable strategy you can take straight to the course.🎥 Want to see the slopes and the lesson in action? Watch the full video version on YouTube (linked in the show notes). ⛳️ And if you missed Part 1: “The Simulator That Moves Under Your Feet (ZenGolf x TrackMan)”, listen to that first for the full story.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

What if your golf simulator didn’t just show the shot — but made you feel it under your feet?In this episode of the Top 100 Golf Podcast, we get exclusive first access to the ZenGolf Swing Stage, a groundbreaking golf simulator platform that moves beneath you to replicate real on-course lies, slopes, and stances — fully integrated with TrackMan.We take this technology inside one of the world’s greatest courses, Royal County Down, and test whether indoor golf can finally deliver true, meaningful practice — not just perfect lies and flat shots.This is a live playing lesson, exploring:How slope and lie actually change decision-makingWhy most range practice doesn’t transfer to the courseThe psychology of playing better golf through realistic practiceHow this technology could reshape coaching, pace of play, and winter trainingWhy this might be the future of golf simulators and indoor practiceIf you’ve ever wondered whether simulator golf can truly replicate real golf — or how elite players and everyday golfers can practice smarter, not harder — this episode is a must-listen.🎯 Featuring:ZenGolf Swing Stage (moving platform technology)TrackMan integrationRoyal County Down played indoorsInsights into modern motor learning and representative practiceThis is not a gimmick. This is a glimpse into where golf practice is heading next.Zen Green Stage on InstaZen Golf On YouTubeSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

There are only two golfers in history who have won more major championships than Walter Hagen — Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.And yet, Hagen’s name is often missing from modern golf conversations.In this feature episode, we explore the life and legacy of the man who didn’t just win eleven major championships — he changed what it meant to be a professional golfer.From caddying his way into the game to dominating match play, captaining an unbeaten Ryder Cup side, and redefining how professionals dressed, travelled, and carried themselves, Hagen quietly dismantled golf’s rigid class system.This isn’t just a biography. It’s a story about status, psychology, confidence, and why modern professional golf — from Arnold Palmer to Tiger Woods — looks the way it does today.If you’ve ever wondered how golf’s professionals earned their place at the centre of the sport, this is the story you’ve been missing.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Playing the top 100 golf courses in the UK and Ireland sounds simple on paper — and impossibly complex in practice.In this episode, we unpack a father-and-son journey that began after COVID and quickly became a masterclass in access, etiquette, persistence, and people skills. From invite-only clubs and opaque booking systems to waitlists, spreadsheets, and lucky breaks, this conversation reveals how elite golf really works behind the scenes.We explore private and semi-private courses like Ardfin, Loch Lomond, Queenwood, JCB and Skibo Castle, and why money alone doesn’t open doors. Respect, timing, etiquette, and being a good guest often matter more. We also cover scams targeting hopeful golfers, how to verify access properly, and where trusted communities quietly keep opportunities moving.There are moments of pure magic too: empty fairways at Royal St George’s, the Old Course singles line, and the strange generosity that turns strangers into playing partners. Along the way, we question course rankings, rising green fees, local versus visitor pricing, and what “fair but demanding” architecture really means for everyday golfers.The big takeaway? The Top 100 isn’t just a list of courses — it’s a web of relationships. Build those well, and the journey gives you far more than a scorecard.If you’re chasing iconic golf, or just curious how access really works at the top end of the game, this one’s for you.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

If you’ve ever stood over a putt thinking “don’t miss”… or watched one bad shot turn into three bad holes, this episode is for you.In this bonus episode of The Top 100 in 10 Golf Podcast, we’re joined by Andrew “The Cog Coach” — a cognitive performance golf coach who works with tour pros, elite amateurs, and weekend golfers — to break down the mental game without the vague “just be confident” nonsense.Andrew's Website, Insta Profile, 8 Week Game Improvement ChallengeWe cover practical mental tools you can use immediately, including:What a “good mental game” actually means on the courseHow to stop your brain fixating on hazards (water, OB, bunkers)The “inner caddy” method to improve self-talk and commitmentMeaningful practice: why smashing 100 balls doesn’t translateHow to add pressure to range sessions (and why the 3rd rep matters most)The single most important habit for performing under pressure: a repeatable pre-shot routineA real case study: 28 handicap to 10 in a year by focusing on mindset + practice structure firstSimple strategy that makes golf more enjoyable (and often improves scoring)Whether you’re chasing single figures, trying to break 80/90, or you just want to enjoy your golf again, this episode will change how you think about the game.🎧 Listen now, and then tell us: what’s the worst mental advice you’ve ever been given on a golf course?Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

What is professional golf really like when the cameras aren’t rolling?In this episode of The Top 100 in 10 Golf Podcast, we sit down with Welsh No. 1 Toby Hunt for a brutally honest conversation about the reality of chasing a career in pro golf.Give Toby a follow on InstagramWe go behind the scenes of Q-School pressure, mini tour economics, and the razor-thin margins that can define an entire season. Toby shares what it’s like to miss Stage Two by a single shot, how a last-minute DP World Tour call-up can turn your week upside down, and why resilience matters more than reputation.You’ll hear stories from:Winning the Welsh PGA with just 12 clubs and seven straight birdiesFunding life on mini tours and the true cost of travel, caddies, and entry feesNavigating Challenge Tour categories and DP World Tour pathwaysFirst-tee nerves, snap hooks, and fighting back mid-roundWinter training in the UK, simulators, putting tech, and why putting moves the needleQuiet confidence boosts that keep players going when results don’tThis is a conversation about the craft, the grind, and the mental toughness required to stay in professional golf — without the highlight-reel gloss.If you’re a golfer who loves the game, competes seriously, or has ever wondered how close (or far away) pro golf really is, this episode is a must-listen.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

We map the next year of our Top 100 quest, from booked tee times and member‑led matches to new features that spotlight overlooked courses and real golf life. Access wins, closed gates, and community help shape the plan as we chase St Andrews and invite listeners to play a part.• nine courses confirmed including Delamere, Walton Heath Old & New, Swinley Forest, Burnham & Berrow, Wallasey, Castletown and St Andrews target• two‑day society event with Ryder Cup style format at Burnham & Berrow• call for follows to unlock club access and content• member match at Castletown to learn course through its people• launch of lost courses series beyond the Top 100• listener nominations for rising or returning clubs• Lost Ball Diaries with tagged finds and prizes• bonus episodes: tour pro interview, rankings panelist, putter fitting, golf coach‑psychologist• signature hole challenge expansion and standings• Chris’s hole‑in‑one quest at Top 100 venues• Birdie Kitty to stop leaving putts short• candid look at exclusivity, logistics and Ireland planning• open invite for members and clubs to host or share contactsWherever you're watching or listening, could you hit follow or could you hit subscribe? It takes a microsecond of your time, it doesn't cost you anything, but we get higher numbers that we can then go to the clubs and we can then get greater amounts of involvement from them.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

One hole can change everything. We set our sights on the top 100 and discovered a ritual that made each round sharper: the signature hole challenge. One tee shot, one approach, one putt that tells the truth about our swing, our nerve, and the course’s soul. Across links and heathland, parkland stretches and championship finishes, we collect moments that linger longer than a card ever could.We start with course architecture that refuses to blend into the background: Aberdovey’s dune‑like plateau greens, West Lancashire’s raised complexes with ruthless runoffs, and the heathland precision of Hindhead and Hankley Common. Woodhall Spa’s par‑three gauntlet shows how a tight target and deep bunkers can unravel even a well‑struck shot. At Gleneagles, a birdie at the close proves that a massive green still hides subtle traps, while Gullane offers a kinder landing zone that invites bold approaches.Then come the postcard tee shots that make your hands hum: Cruden Bay’s cliff‑edge par three, Trump Aberdeen’s narrow 14th framed by sea and dunes, and Hollinwell’s downhill 18th where a longest‑drive challenge turns into theatre. Dumbarnie’s eighth and ninth deliver pure joy and big horizons. Carnoustie’s 18th brings history to the tee: a flushed drive, a pause by Van de Velde’s etched mark at the burn, and the humbling truth that four putts can still follow your best swing of the day.Along the way, the score in our year‑long match swings back and forth, but the bigger win is clarity. We learn to choose targets, not fears. We learn where to miss, when to flight it down, and how to accept the shot that shows up. If you love course design, pressure golf, and the stories that live on one iconic hole per course, this one’s for you. Watch the highlights on YouTube, subscribe to follow the next run of big hitters, and tell us: which signature hole would you back yourself to beat?Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

The Christmas special lands with a mix of chaos, candour, and a year’s worth of golf memories. We kick off with a confession—yes, we forgot to hit record—but the stories more than survived: first links experiences, 15 top-tier rounds across Great Britain, and a run of moments that made us fall harder for the game. From a flushed drive at Hollinwell to a nervy opening strike that found centre face on a big links, we chart the highs, the laughs, and the small disasters that make golf worth chasing.Rory McIlroy’s season became our north star. Watching him complete the career grand slam at Augusta reframed how we talk about resilience, routine, and redemption. Then came the Ryder Cup—a blue wave, an uneasy Sunday, and the thump of celebration that felt like an earthquake. We unpack strategy shifts, momentum swings, and what it takes to close when the board turns red. Along the way, we shine a light on the Ginger Golfer’s audacious UK record bid: 581 courses in a calendar year. It’s the kind of obsession that starts as a target and snowballs into a community project, complete with microwaved scorecards and towel ratings. The lesson is simple and sticky: consistency beats perfect days.We also celebrate the voices that shaped our season. Guests who’ve coached, climbed, and competed brought honesty over hype, giving us the golf community in full colour—curious, grounded, and sharper than the leaderboards suggest. Looking ahead, we share what’s next: Swinley Forest’s quiet magic, a two-day society tilt at Burnham & Berrow, and renewed personal goals—breaking 80, stacking pars, and keeping a single ball alive under pressure. The signature challenge returns, the banter stays sharp, and the plan is to tell better stories while playing better shots.If you’re here for golf that feels human—major glory, Ryder Cup drama, links wind, society days, and a stubborn belief that the next swing might be the one—hit follow and join us. Rate, review, and tell us your bold goal for 2025. Whose year is it going to be?Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

The roar was hostile, the air was thick with dust and beer, and five hours of focus hung on every swing. We sit down with performance psychologist Tom Young to go inside Europe’s away Ryder Cup triumph and pull out the real engines of clutch: culture, clarity, and calm under fire. From the gym where coaches paced through Sunday’s chaos to the 18th green where celebrations erupted, Tom shares what the cameras missed and the habits any golfer can learn.Tom's Company CogniteTom's Linkedin Tom's Book "The Making Of A Leader" Tom's SubstackWe get specific about why Europe’s team chemistry felt different. Luke Donald’s leadership stitched purpose into every detail—heritage‑rich messaging, thoughtful locker‑room design, and even kit colours echoing past away wins. That coherence created belonging the players could lean on when the atmosphere turned into a bear pit. Preparation went beyond yardages; VR crowd noise rehearsed sensory overload so players could slow their minds when the world tried to speed them up.Practical takeaways land throughout. Tom breaks down a simple pressure tool—release, reset, refocus—that stops a blow‑up hole from becoming a blow‑up nine. We dig into reframing nerves into opportunity, how to choose mini goals for a round, and why ten minutes of creative “play” in practice prevents you from becoming a rigid robot. We also explore pairing personalities for foursomes, the quiet steel behind Matt Fitzpatrick’s data‑driven process, and the kind grit that powers Tommy Fleetwood’s rise.If you care about high‑stakes performance—on the course, in a team, or at work—this conversation gives you clear, usable steps to handle momentum swings, build trust, and perform when it matters. Hit play, subscribe for more smart, practical golf conversations, and tell us the one mental tip you’ll use in your next round.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

Nish picks five holes that stayed with him long after the cards were binned, and explore why memory, setting, and small rituals beat raw score. From Trump’s commanding 14th to Queens’ phone box charm, we trace the moments that defined a year of golf.• how he choose holes he can still walk in his head• trump 14th as theatre and isolation• Dumbarnie 8th as beautiful, playable downhill par three• Hindhead 5th as true roller coaster heathland• Gullane 17th as character and golden hour finish• Queens Gleneagles 9th as reveal, rhythm, and halfway phone ritual• why our best-played holes differ from our favourites• the role of views, elevation, and timing in course design• separating performance from experience to value architecture• shots we still savour: Gleneagles near‑eagle, Hollinwell stripePlease click follow, please click subscribe. It doesn't cost you anything at all, but we'd really appreciate it. Two seconds of your time. If you can do that, we'd be eternally grateful.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

We choose five golf holes from 2025 that still live rent‑free in our heads, from a gutsy short par four at Aberdovey to the imposing 14th at Trump and the smile-inducing sixth at Gleneagles Queen’s. We talk risk and reward, great reveals, subtle strategy, and the joy of replay value.• Mission to play the top 100 in ten years and why holes matter more than lists• Aberdovey 15 as a true 50‑50 risk‑reward short par four• The theatre and strategy of Trump Aberdeen 14• Dumbarnie 8’s breathtaking reveal and feel‑good par three design• Hankley Common 14’s quiet, heather‑lined sophistication• Gleneagles Queen’s 6 as the hole we’d loop forever• What makes short par fours and short par threes so addictive• How wind, tees and routing change decisions and memoriesPlease do hit follow or subscribe wherever you're watching or listening to this podcastSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

We rank our top three UK courses after a year of bucket‑list golf, weighing playability, beauty, and pure golfing soul. Along the way we revisit Queens, Cruden Bay, Gullane, Hindhead, Hollinwell, and why thoughtful details can make or break a day.• setting the goal to play the top 100 and reflect on progress• short courses as smart design, not soft tests• contenders that nearly made third place• number three: Hankley Common for grown‑up, heather‑lined strategy• number two: Dumbarnie Links for guest‑first design and playability• number one: Trump International Aberdeen for unforgettable dune drama• why memory and hole recall shaped the rankings• honourable mentions: Hindhead’s front nine and Hollinwell’s closing stretch• gratitude to hosts and the community who opened doorsBefore we carry on, I'm going to make my normal request for you to tap the follow or subscribe buttonSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

What separates a beautiful round from a great test? We spent a year chasing the UK’s finest tracks and came home with a top three that put strategy, nerve, and attention at the centre of the story. Fifteen courses later, the shortlist surprised even us.We start with the miles and memories—early alarms, long drives, and chance friendships—then get ruthless about the golf. Carnoustie takes the third spot for its uncompromising clarity: every bunker, burn, and contour forces a decision, and the wind makes each choice matter. Ganton claims second by threading the needle between precision and playability. It’s an inland course with a links mind, where position beats power and the finishing stretch raises your heart rate without breaking your spirit.The winner? Trump International Golf Links, Aberdeen. Expecting bluster, we found discipline. The duneland terrain gives the holes their drama, but the routing keeps it honest: bold sight lines that reward commitment, conditioning that sharpens every contour, and a constant premium on strike and line. It’s the benchmark we’ll measure future rounds against—not for hype, but for how completely it engages your head and hands from first tee to last putt.Along the way we tip our caps to Dumbarnie’s promise as it matures, Gullane’s irresistible golf-town rhythm, and Hindhead’s heathland beauty that begs a calmer return. If you love courses that make you think, this one’s for you. Tap play, then tell us your podium. And if you’re enjoying the journey, follow and subscribe—your support helps us reach more golfers and keep the trips rolling.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

The wind wouldn’t let up, the bunkers wouldn’t blink, and we loved every second of it. Our Carnoustie round became a masterclass in patience, club selection, and keeping your head when a pot bunker is daring you to lose it. We came for the history—Hogan’s Alley, the Van de Velde burn, the toughest finishing stretch in golf—and left with sore faces from laughing, wiser swings, and a deeper respect for a course that rewards nerve over noise.• why Carnoustie’s layout is relentless yet fair• how wind changes lines, yardages and spin• bunkers as true penalties and how to avoid them• short par four strategy on the third• hickory club swings and tempo lessons• Spectacles at 14 and the toughest mile home• Van de Velde’s legacy and the psychological test• honest score talk and embracing experience over ego• Paul’s 600-course quest and rankings context• fundraising for Parkinson’s and kidney researchWatch this episode as well as listen to it. And while you're there, you might as well hit subscribe because it means you won't miss another episodeIt takes a microsecond to click, but click follow, it really helps usSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

A wee dram on the first tee, sea air in your lungs, and a fairway that seems to help your ball find grass instead of trouble—some days hint they’ll be special before you’ve swung a club. Our 50th milestone took us to Dumbarnie Golf Links, where hospitality and modern links design come together in a way that made us ask, out loud: is this the best golf experience in Scotland?Have a look at our course pictures and scorecardsWe break down the course, the clubhouse, and the value.• how the arrival, bag drop, and clubhouse music set a relaxed tone• why the first tee view and service calm nerves• the whisky tradition and the limited-edition course bottle• design that gathers shots and creates birdie chances• split fairways and three drivable par fours explained• the eighth and ninth stretch and a standout halfway house• tee selection advice for different handicaps• Dumbarnie vs St Andrews logistics and feel• course build: 600 man-made dunes from on-site material• wind, scoring set-up, and pace considerations• value at £336 and who will love this roundPlease hit subscribe on YouTube so we can keep adding interviews and shot tracers to future reviewsSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

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.***** our gracious hosts Paul & Barry are attempting to play all of the golf courses in Scotland for charity - if any cause is dear to your heart as both of these causes were close to Nish's heart - you can donate here - Paul raising funds for Parkinson'sBarry raising funds for Kidney Research*****Three hosts set the stakes for Carnoustie, mixing humour with hard truths about a course that demands precision, patience and humility. We revisit the legends and the scars, share local insight, and explain how a net-score mindset can turn survival into satisfaction.• Carnoustie preview and why survival matters • Van de Velde’s collapse unpacked and lessons drawn • Hogan’s Alley, Barry Burn and the ruthless closing stretch • Wind patterns, fair setup and member tips • Bunkers as true penalties and strategy over power • Architecture lineage from Old Tom Morris to Braid • No range, simulator warm-up and mental preparation • Handicap strategy, net score framing and Stableford • Side bet on par threes and signature 18th focus • Clubhouse, town lore and what makes the experience specialPlease can I ask you just to hit subscribe on YouTube or wherever you're listening to this podcast so we can get a little bit of extra clout with the clubsSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

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• hosting the Women’s Scottish Open within 18 months• elevated tees, sea vistas, and “Scottish Pebble Beach” chat• contrast with Carnoustie and the joy vs fear spectrum• pace expectations and marshals keeping rounds moving• Scotland’s unmatched breadth and accessibility of coursesPlease do subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts—it helps us get a little bit of extra clout with the clubs and unlocks more for youSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

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 at 11, 13, 16, 18 and why they matter• scores, side bets, longest drive, and nearest the pin• measuring beauty versus conditioning on a top-100 courseJoin our society“Please hit subscribe or follow wherever you’re watching or listening to this podcast” “Check out the link in the description… top100in10.co.uk… sign up… we’ll add you to our list”Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok

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, coastline• 18th hole: extreme length and design drama• scoring, side bets, and net results• pro shop pricing and visitor experience• ranking, value, and comparisons to other Scottish heavyweights• Ryder Cup reactions: tension, behaviour, and future venuesPlease like or subscribe wherever you’re listening—those numbers help us secure access to the big courses and bring you better storiesSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok