Welcome to the NCG Top 100s Podcast, the ultimate audio companion for golf course lovers, rankings enthusiasts, and those who just can’t get enough of the game’s greatest venues.We dive deeper into the history of golf's most celebrated courses, featuring interviews with the game's most prominent figures and stories from our adventures.Available on your preferred podcast platform and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 52:51
NCG Top 100s host Tom Irwin is joined by James Parker, Course Manager at Machrihanish Dunes, to explore one of Scotland’s newest links courses – but also one that feels like it…
Sep 22, 2026 · 46:11
From a last-minute journey that goes spectacularly wrong to the relaxed surroundings of Le Touquet, our intrepid trio of travellers crossed La Manche for the latest episode of 48…
Sep 8, 2026 · 50:18
In this special episode, Dan Murphy jumps into the hosting hotseat to chat to golfing royalty Clive Clark, who has enjoyed a fascinating career as an elite golfer and course…
Sep 1, 2026 · 59:59
Tom Irwin is joined by Mike Robertson and Tom Bullough to look back on their recent adventure in Finland, where they spent 48 hours travelling, filming and discovering some of…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:19:16
Formby Ladies Golf Club is unlike anywhere else in golf. At under 5,400 yards, it's easy to underestimate, but as course manager Rob Sandilands explains, that would be a big…
Jul 31, 2026 · 55:45
Tom Irwin is joined by Mike Robertson to relive one of golf's most unique bucket-list experiences: the Hagen 54. Fresh from walking and playing 54 holes in a single day across…
Jul 18, 2026 · 48:06
In a special episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, host Tom Irwin is joined by Tom Mackenzie, one half of Mackenzie and Ebert, the golf course architecture duo who were behind the…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:21:16
Re-visting Royal Birkdale... In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, host Tom Irwin is joined by Richard Weeks, General Manager of Royal Birkdale, to explore the extensive…
Jul 7, 2026 · 50:25
With The Open returning to Royal Birkdale, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy take an in-depth look at one of golf's most iconic championship venues ahead of the year's final men's major.…
Jun 30, 2026 · 51:07
Why are so many golf clubs cutting down trees? Are trees essential to the beauty and character of a course, or have they become obstacles to great golf course design? In this…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:03:51
In this episode, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy kick things off by reflecting on the US Open at Shinnecock Hills, discussing Wyndham Clark’s victory, the course setup, and what made…
Jun 16, 2026 · 40:28
Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy return to the NCG Top 100s Podcast to discuss the arrival of summer golf, the impressive transformation of Moortown, and what makes a great US Open…
May 26, 2026 · 54:15
Tom Irwin and Mike Robertson are in the studio to relive another instalment of the NCG Top 100 48 Hours in series — this time heading to England’s underrated golfing hotspot: the…
May 19, 2026 · 43:08
Join Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy on the latest episode of the NCG Top 100s podcast as they dive into the upcoming Welsh golf rankings and explore what makes golf in Wales so…
May 12, 2026 · 1:11:02
Tom and Dan return to complete their deep dive into Augusta National Golf Club, turning their attention to the legendary second nine at the Masters. Before diving in, the pair…
Apr 21, 2026 · 1:05:22
Fresh off the fairways of Augusta National, Tom Irwin is joined by Dan Murphy to relive their experience at the Masters and dive deep into one of golf’s most iconic stretches.…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:21:23
In this special episode of the NCG Golf Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy look back on a captivating week at Augusta National, where Rory McIlroy cemented his place in golfing…
Apr 12, 2026 · 41:57
In this Saturday edition of the NCG Golf Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy return to reassess the ever-shifting landscape of The Masters. After the optimism surrounding Rory…
Apr 11, 2026 · 42:38
In this special Masters edition of the NCG Golf Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy dissect a truly memorable round from Rory McIlroy. The episode takes listeners shot-by-shot…
Apr 10, 2026 · 51:16
Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy break down all the action from an enthralling opening day at Augusta National. From standout performances and surprise contenders to the traditions and…
Apr 8, 2026 · 55:09
Augusta National is one of the most famous venues in sport, but what is it really like beyond the perfectly manicured fairways and familiar TV shots? In this special episode of…
Apr 7, 2026 · 26:50
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, Tom Irwin is joined at Dunbar Golf Club by Membership Services Manager Cameron John Byrne for an in-depth look at one of Scotland’s…
Mar 31, 2026 · 56:12
Tom Irwin is joined by Dan Murphy to explore the host venues staging some of GB&I’s biggest amateur events this year. From the historic fairways of Royal Birkdale to the…
Mar 24, 2026 · 54:53
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy tackle one of golf’s most misunderstood topics: how do we actually define a golf course? From links and…
Mar 17, 2026 · 59:36
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy turn their attention to one of golf’s biggest questions: where is The Open heading after St Andrews in 2027?…
Mar 11, 2026 · 51:31
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy tackle a question every travelling golfer asks: where can you find the best value golf in Great Britain and…
Feb 24, 2026 · 47:49
In this special edition of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, recorded on-site at Streamsong Resort, Tom Irwin is joined by acclaimed golf course architect David McLay-Kidd to discuss the…
Feb 17, 2026 · 49:04
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy dive into Florida’s golden age golf courses and the lasting influence of Donald Ross, exploring how his work…
Feb 4, 2026 · 1:02:06
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy turn their attention to the very top of the Top 100s Scotland list, unpacking the stories, controversies,…
Jan 30, 2026 · 1:04:06
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy break down positions 10 to five in the NCG Top 100s Scotland ranking. As the countdown intensifies, the pair…
Jan 16, 2026 · 1:07:49
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy continue their countdown of the new NCG Top 100s: Scotland list, focusing on the courses ranked from 100 to…
Jan 8, 2026 · 1:04:36
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s podcast, host Tom Irwin is joined by NCG Top 100s Chairman Dan Murphy to delve into the latest Scotland rankings - with a spotlight firmly on…
Dec 30, 2025 · 1:06:12
Can a course like Prince’s really host an Open? Is Kingsbarns still the benchmark for modern links? And do new courses arrive on ranking lists a little too high before time has…
Dec 23, 2025 · 51:30
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, host Tom Irwin is joined by NCG Top 100s Chairman Dan Murphy to tackle a fundamental question facing modern golf clubs: what is the…
Dec 16, 2025 · 46:55
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, host Tom Irwin travels to the far north of Scotland to visit Royal Dornoch Golf Club, one of the most revered and historic links…
Dec 9, 2025 · 55:37
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, host Tom Irwin is joined by Rob McGuirk, General Manager of Prince’s Golf Club - host venue of the 1932 Open Championship. Rob delves…
Dec 2, 2025 · 1:00:17
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, host Tom Irwin sits down with Andy Rossington, Head Professional at Lindrick Golf Club. Andy shares his journey in the game,…
Nov 25, 2025 · 1:14:02
In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, host Tom Irwin and NCG Top 100s chairman Dan Murphy take on one of the game’s most heated debates: with scores plummeting and Tour…
Nov 18, 2025 · 53:58
On this week’s episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, host Tom Irwin travels to the stunning Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club, where he sits down with co-owner Stuart Imeson, a figure…
Nov 11, 2025 · 45:39
How did golf course bunkers become such a defining — and sometimes divisive — feature of the game? In this episode, NCG Top 100s chairman Dan Murphy and host Tom Irwin dig into…
Sep 18, 2025 · 27:51
In the latest episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, host Tom Irwin is joined by Ladybank Golf Club captian, Colin Priestley. The pair discuss the beauty of Ladybank and why Tom…
Aug 28, 2025 · 1:13:14
In this episode, the NCG Top 100s team recount their 48-hour journey to Scotland's west coast, and birthplace of The Open Championship, Ayrshire. Tom Irwin, Mike Robertson, and…
Jul 30, 2025 · 1:07:53
In this episode, Tom Irwin, Mike Robertson, and James Sparkes relive their 48-hour pilgrimage to the North of Scotland. The trio reminisce about their epic adventure to play…
Jul 17, 2025 · 1:00:37
In the first episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, host Tom Irwin has the delight to sit down with Royal St. George's Secretary, Colin Sinclair. Colin boasts one of the finest CVs…
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