Scotland Where Golf Began

28/04/2026

In our latest episode of The 1457 Podcast, we sit down with Alasdair Good, Head Professional at Gullane Golf Club. From his journey in the game to life on Scotland’s Golf Coast, Alasdair shares insight into what makes Gullane so special.

We also dive into his brilliant Wee Wonders programme, a grassroots initiative that has introduced tens of thousands of youngsters to golf, with alumni including Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton and Robert MacIntyre.

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In our latest episode of The 1457 Podcast, we sit down with Alasdair Good, Head Professional at Gullane Golf Club. From his journey in the game to life on Scotland’s Golf Coast, Alasdair shares insight into what makes Gullane so special. We also dive into his brilliant Wee Wonders programme, a gra...

14/04/2026

In our latest 1457 Podcast, Malcolm, Dave and Ross dive into the newly updated Top100 Golf Courses rankings for Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Focusing on the top 20, they shine a light on some of the region’s less well-known gems while exploring a growing trend... blending iconic “trophy” courses with more affordable, accessible layouts to create the ultimate golf trip. A must-listen for anyone planning their next visit.

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In our latest 1457 Podcast, Malcolm, Dave and Ross dive into the newly updated  Top100 Golf Courses  rankings for Edinburgh and the Lothians. Focusing on the top 20, they shine a light on some of the region’s less well-known gems while exploring a growing trend... blending icon

31/03/2026

A new episode of The 1457 Podcast is live 🎙️

This week we’re joined by Greg McCrae, the man behind the superb Instagram account, for a conversation that captures the true spirit of golf on the Isle of Arran.

From life on Scotland’s west coast to the island’s unique collection of courses, Greg shares his passion for Arran and why it’s such a special place to play, visit and call home.

If you’ve ever thought about a golf trip that’s a little different, this one’s for you.

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In our latest episode, the guys are joined by Greg McCrae, the driving force behind the brilliant Golf Arran Instagram account. Chatting from the Isle of Arran, Greg shares what makes life and golf on Scotland’s west coast so special. From the island’s unique collection of courses to the slower ...

17/03/2026

In the latest episode of the 1457 Podcast, the guys welcome back Neil Hampton, General Manager at Royal Dornoch Golf Club, for a fascinating conversation about what lies ahead for one of the world’s most iconic golfing destinations, it’s an episode you won’t want to miss.

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In the latest episode of the 1457 Podcast, the guys welcome back special guest Neil Hampton, General Manager at Royal Dornoch Golf Club. It’s a fascinating conversation with one of the most respected club managers in the game, offering a rare look behind the scenes at the exciting future plans of ...

16/03/2026

A special podcast coming tomorrow!

The guys welcome back Neil Hampton, General Manager at Royal Dornoch Golf Club, for a fascinating conversation about what lies ahead for one of the world’s most iconic golfing destinations, it’s an episode you won’t want to miss.

Available tomorrow wherever you get your podcasts.

05/03/2026

Podcast Episode · The 1457 Podcast · 3 March · 1h 1m

03/03/2026

Halfway houses… an essential part of the golfing experience or an unnecessary distraction?

In our latest podcast, Malcolm, Dave and Ross dive into one of golf’s most debated traditions. From Scotland’s best-known halfway houses to less well known gems you might never have noticed, they share stories and their views along the way.

Do they enhance the round… or interrupt the rhythm of the game?

🎧 Listen now and decide where you stand. Link in the comments below.

01/03/2026

The 1457 Podcast episode this coming Tuesday.

17/02/2026

Two of Scotland’s greatest gifts to the world…

In our latest podcast episode, the team sit down with Gordon Bell to explore the natural bond between golf and whisky.

As a Master of Blending, brand ambassador and mentor at Johnnie Walker, Gordon has travelled the globe sharing Scotland’s national drink, and along the way, experienced some of the world’s finest courses through the unique connection between fairways and fine drams.

An accomplished amateur golfer, Gordon is proud to call Gullane Golf Club, Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society and Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club home clubs.

It’s a fascinating conversation blending craftsmanship, camaraderie and the global reach of Scotland’s heritage.

🎧 Listen now and discover how golf and whisky continue to shape friendships and stories around the world. 👇
https://scotlandwheregolfbegan.com/podcasts/the-1457-podcast-episode-twenty-eight

12/02/2026

A hole unlike any other.

The par 4 11th at Tain Golf Club, Alps, demands imagination and nerve. A blind second shot launched over towering dunes reveals a long, narrow green sitting beautifully alongside the Dornoch Firth.

One of Scottish golf’s most distinctive green surrounds… and a hole you won’t forget.

03/02/2026

Scottish rugby royalty Gavin and Scott Hastings join the 1457 Podcast for a warm, wide-ranging conversation that blends sport, golf and nostalgia.

The brothers reminisce about unforgettable childhood rounds across the Scottish Highlands, before bringing the story up to the present day as members in East Lothian.

Enjoy this relaxed, entertaining listen with two true Scottish sporting icons.

🎧 https://scotlandwheregolfbegan.com/podcasts/the-1457-podcast-episode-twenty-seven