Top 100 Clubhouse - Golf Podcast

In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper sit down with amateur golfer and golf videographer Luke Hodgetts to explore the game through the lens of a competitive amateur player. 

From storytelling in golf videography to filming at Royal Melbourne, Luke shares how his perspective has evolved, and how his playing style informs how much he enjoys the architecture of a course. Jasper also provides us with deep bunker insight, and briefly explores why different players might prefer strategic vs. penal designs. 

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Chapters

00:00 – Intro
01:00 – How Luke Hodgetts Got Started in Golf
04:51 – Luke’s Amateur Golf History
10:30 – Rory McIlroy & Royal Melbourne
12:45 – Filming at Kingston Heath
14:58 – YouTube Plans, Business Model & Rankings
18:50 – Capturing the Essence of Courses
25:39 – The History and Thinking Behind Naturalised Bunkers
30:30 – Luke’s Personal Favourite Golf Courses
36:30 – Why is Conditioning Often Overlooked?
39:59 – Closing Thoughts

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On this episode of the Top 100 Clubhouse podcast, host James Henderson sits down with David Davis, CEO of Lockhart Travel, for a deep dive into what it really means to chase the world’s greatest golf courses. 
David shares stories from his golfing pilgrimages, reflecting on the mindset, logistics, and relationships required to play the Top 100 courses, and how being a relentless networker has opened doors that most golfers assume are permanently closed. 
They explore the practical challenges many golfers face when trying to experience bucket-list venues, including what to do if you don’t have direct access to private clubs. David offers candid insight into how rankings influence demand, how lists evolve over time, and why changes to Top 100 tables often spark more debate than celebration. 
Having played more than 1,000 courses worldwide, David reveals the most surprising golf club he’s encountered, his picks for the best sets of par 3s, par 4s and par 5s, and the finest fairways he’s walked. It’s an episode that blends travel, architecture, rankings culture and pure golfing passion — essential listening for anyone serious about the world’s greatest courses.
Play fast. Lunch slow.
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In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James Henderson is joined by renowned golf course architect Christian Lundin for a wide-ranging conversation on modern golf course design, global development trends, and the subtle architectural decisions that separate good courses from great ones.

From the philosophy behind Crownwood to designing golf in emerging regions like Saudi Arabia and Asia, Christian shares first-hand insight into how culture, geography, media influence, and developers shape courses.

Christian also talks Trump Aberdeen, and how his relationship with Eric Trump has inspired bold architecture, usurping minimalistic approaches that have defined the past generation. 

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In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James Henderson sits down with Matt Ginella, founder of Fire Pit Productions, previously the Senior Travel Editor and Director of Photography for Golf Digest.

Matt explains how the personalities of course architects are embedded in their designs, how he learned to appreciate golf course architecture, and why he believes golf travel is one of the most romantic ways to understand the sport.

Along the way, Matt shares his favourite courses, his most memorable golf trips, and how his coverage of Tiger Woods' professional debut at the Greater Milwaukee Open launched his career with Sports Illustrated; cementing him as one of golf's premier storytellers.

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In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are back at Hadley Wood again to give Top 100 Clubhouse listeners a behind the scenes look at Top 100 Golf Courses, reflect on 2025, and talk about what's coming up for 2026. 

Back by popular demand, the map has returned! Catered specifically to the needs of the travelling golfer, you can now find the best courses nearby during that long business trip or week away. 

Plus, there's a behind the scenes look at how Top 100 operates, changes to leaderboards, and James' disastrous time with footwear. 

The Top 100 Golf Courses team wants to thank all who listened, commented and got involved throughout 2025. Our New Years' Resolution? Same as always: 

Play fast. Lunch slow. 

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Chapters: 
00:00 - Intro 
02:03 - Changes to the Top 100 Golf Courses Website 
05:40 - How AI Will Impact Top 100 Golf Courses 
09:36 - Return of Leaderboards 
13:05 - The Map is Back! 
15:11 - Changes to the Review System 
19:07 - Behind the Scenes of Top 100 Golf Courses 
26:28 - Best Golf Shoes For Links Golf? 
30:20 - Social Media and Upcoming Content in 2026 
35:50 - Closing Thoughts

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