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Golf Badgers

Golf Badgers

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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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Episodes
  • 081 - The Return of the Amateur Championship

    081 - The Return of the Amateur Championship
    Jun 12 2026

    Bledge & 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 preparations, schedule, and spectator access for the event.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 80 - Q & A

    80 - Q & A
    May 29 2026

    In 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 the fine details of turf management and the realities of life on the course to career advice for the next generation of greenkeepers. This is a masterclass in the industry from a man who lives and breathes it. Whether you're in the industry or just love the behind-the-scenes of the game, this is a great listen.

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    55 mins
  • 079 - Preparing Royal Birkdale for an Open with Sean McLean

    079 - Preparing Royal Birkdale for an Open with Sean McLean
    May 14 2026

    Bledge sits down with Sean McLean to discuss the changes and preparations for Royal Birkdale for the upcoming Open in July.

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    46 mins
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