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.

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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 Ireland

From 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 Ireland

If you’re planning an Ireland golf trip — or wondering whether the boom has gone too far — this episode might change how you see it.

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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.

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