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Golf Badgers (ɡɒlf bæʤə) - noun: A group of golfers obsessed with the game.Does this sound like you? If so, you're in the right place.Sam Cooper (Golf course architect) and James Bledge (Course Manager @ Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake) invite some of their friends from across the architecture and green keeping industries to join them for a deep dive on all things golf.Feasting on a gluttonous diet of golf course architecture, greenkeeping, agronomy and all of the topics usually too dull for polite conversation.We hope you'll enjoy spending some time with us.
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- 089 - Badger Adventures · 1 h 14 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 89We discuss Bledge’s golf trip to Philadelphia and New Jersey with friends John and Sean. The trip was originally planned around Pine Valley, and connections through golf clubs…
- 088 - Sam Cooper: Q & A · 46 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 88In this episode we are without Bladge, so we answer listener questions on our own and begin by explaining what we have been working on. We describe our architectural work since…
- 087 - Sophie Olejnik · 55 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 87We speak with ecologist Sophie Olejnik about how she moved from an ecology degree and traineeship work on nature reserves into golf course ecology, and how her role now is almost…
- 086 - Walker Cup Volunteering with Bledge and Jason Meersman · 39 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 86In this episode we are in Flanagan’s Pub in Lahinch during the 2026 Walker Cup, setting the scene for a week of volunteering and course work. We describe the pub, the atmosphere…
- 085 - Drought with Graeme Roberts · 54 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 85Tune in as we speak with Graeme Roberts about the extreme drought affecting his links course and the impact on day-to-day course management. We discuss how little rain has…
- 084 - Firm, Fast & Dry · 1 h 6 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 84In this episode, we speak about Bledge’s return to golf after struggling with serious back problems. He explains how gym work and a different treatment approach have helped him…
- 083 - gWest · 1 h 14 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 83Bledge and Sam begin by discussing the current state of the golf course. After some mixed weather, it’s in good condition. The rough is more defined, the playing surfaces are…
- 082 - Amateur Championship Reflections · 1 h 0 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 82We discuss the Amateur Championship at Hoylake and reflect on the conditions across the week. The course was as dry, firm, windy at times, and very consistent, with good weather…
- 081 - The Return of the Amateur Championship · 1 h 15 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 81Bledge & Sam discuss the Amateur Championship’s return to Hoylake, its history at the club, the match-play format, qualifying and knockout rounds, its role for top amateurs, and…
- 80 - Q & A · 55 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 80In this episode, Bledge takes center stage to tackle a massive range of questions submitted by our Instagram community. Bledge shares his wealth of experience on everything from…
- 079 - Preparing Royal Birkdale for an Open with Sean McLean · 46 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 79Bledge sits down with Sean McLean to discuss the changes and preparations for Royal Birkdale for the upcoming Open in July. Send us a message if you would like anything discussed…
- 078 - From Fairways to Football: Inside Man City’s Grounds Team with Daniel Lewis · 52 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 78Bledge and Dan sit down to explore the fascinating crossover between elite golf and top-level football, diving into the creation of the Blue Exchange and how it’s giving…
- 077 - Dan Davies · 1 h 1 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 77Bledge and Sam sit down with Dan Davies of RNGC fame to discuss the sacred acre and Dan's journey through the golf journalism world. Dan is also a member of the cradle of English…
- 076 - Willie Murphy on Terralift, Soil Biology and Smarter Turf Nutrition · 1 h 2 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 76Bledge and Willie sit down to talk all things Terralift, turf nutrition and the long-term art of building stronger, healthier golf surfaces. Willie shares his journey from…
- 075 - Sunningdale Showdown: Old vs New · 1 h 32 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 75Sam and Bledge sit down to relive the magic of Sunningdale, diving deep into a head-to-head match play battle between the Old and New courses. From iconic par 3s to strategic…
- 074 - Matt Plested Chasing Excellence at Stoneham · 49 minFriend of the pod Matt Plested returns to the mic as Sam and Bledge sit down to debrief the massive project unfolding at Stoneham. Sit back and enjoy. Send us a message if you…
- 073 - A Q&A With Bledge · 43 minIn this episode, Bledge takes center stage to tackle a massive range of questions submitted by our Instagram community. Bledge shares his wealth of experience on everything from…
- 072 - GCSAA and Streamsong · 1 h 2 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 72Bledge, Ben Williams & John McLoughlin head over to Florida for the GCSAA and play two of the courses at Streamsong while doing it. this is their take on the whole adventure…
- 071 - Design, Drainage, and Doing It Right at Formby · 41 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 71Sam and Bledge sit down to debrief Sam’s latest architectural project at Formby, where bold design meets old dunes. They unpack the seventh hole rebuild, discuss blind shots, CGI…
- 070 - BTME 2026 Roundup with Gavin Speedie and Matt Plested. · 1 h 4 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 70Harrogate roundup with Gavin Speedie Technical Representative from Aitkens and Matt Plested, Course Manager from Stoneham talking about all things at BTME. Send us a message if…
