The 1457 Podcast

The 1457 Podcast is inspiring golfers near and far with insightful stories, guest interviews and travel tips for Scotland Where Golf Began.

Ep.27 with Gavin and Scott Hastings 02/03/2026

Ep.27 with Gavin and Scott Hastings 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, from Boat of Garten and Nether Bridge to Grantown on Spey and Pitlochry, before bringing the story up to the present day as members in East Lothian, sharing stories that capture the spirit of the game and the places that shaped them. They also reflect on their charity work, and just how fortunate they feel to have played so many memorable charity days on some wonderful courses. A relaxed, entertaining listen with two true Scottish sporting icons. /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/39961785

Ep.26 Cold Hands, Warm Hearts: A Love Letter to Winter Golf 01/22/2026

Ep.26 Cold Hands, Warm Hearts: A Love Letter to Winter Golf Winter golf in Scotland isn’t a pause button... it’s a different kind of pleasure. In the latest episode of the 1457 Podcast, Malcolm, Dave and Ross chat all things winter golf: shorter days, crisp air, quieter fairways and why there are still plenty of reasons to keep your swing going right through the off-season. From staying sharp to enjoying the game at a slower, more atmospheric pace, it’s a timely reminder that golf doesn’t stop when the clocks change. /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/39809700

Ep.25 The 1457 Podcast Returns with a Yearly Recap 01/02/2026

Ep.25 The 1457 Podcast Returns with a Yearly Recap After a long hiatus, The 1457 Podcast is back. Malcolm, Dave and Ross catch up on a busy year, sharing reflections on golf, work and everything else that shaped their 2025. A relaxed, honest return as the conversation picks up where it left off. /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/39592570

Ep.24 Scotland's 2nd Courses 03/27/2025

Ep.24 Scotland's 2nd Courses In the final episode of season 3 the guys take a deep dive into Scotland's 2nd courses. Great courses that sometimes can lie in the shadow of their more well known sibling. We hope you enjoy and we'll be back in May for season 4. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/35875770

Ep.23 Golf trip to Scotland for under £500 03/13/2025

Ep.23 Golf trip to Scotland for under £500 As prices around the famous links of Scotland grow due to demand, we look at the many affordable options that can be found around the country. On this podcast we dive into the Aberdeen and Ayrshire regions to see what they have to offer the budget concious golf trip. We hope you enjoy. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/35651850

Ep.22 with Dougie Donnelly 02/27/2025

Ep.22 with Dougie Donnelly Dougie Donnelly, one of Scotland’s most successful and best loved broadcasters, has spent over 32 years with the BBC as a presenter on Grandstand and Sportscene. Covering Golf's major championships & Ryder Cups. We absolutely loved chatting with Dougie on his career, his book and love for golf in Scotland. We hope you enjoy. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/35437450

Ep.21 with Martin Dempster 02/13/2025

Ep.21 with Martin Dempster We're joined this week by one of Scotland's most respected and renowned golf journalists, Martin Dempster. We take a dive into Martin's new book, The Art of Scottish Golf, and discuss all things golf in Scotland. Martin chats of his fondness of some of the golf courses not usually found on the typical bucket list. We hope you enjoy. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/35236055

Ep.20 with Neil Hampton 01/30/2025

Ep.20 with Neil Hampton In this weeks episode we are joined by Neil Hampton, General manager of Royal Dornoch, one of the best courses in the world. The boys take a deep dive into the club and we hear Neil's thoughts on the course and the Highlands for golf and travel. This was a fun one. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/35044755

Ep.19 with David Harris 01/16/2025

Ep.19 with David Harris David Harris is the founder and company director of Bonnie Wee Golf who organise exclusive luxury golf trips to the best courses in Scotland and Ireland. David's love affair with the game began at a young age, growing up playing and caddying at Royal Aberdeen. His deep-rooted connection to the game and Scotland's golfing heritage inspired him to create Bonnie Wee Golf, where he could share his enthusiasm with fellow golfers from around the globe. We hope you enjoy the insight on this episode. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/34821940

Ep.18 We’re back! 12/30/2024

Ep.18 We’re back! It's been a bit of a hiatus but we're back with a new season of The 1457 Podcast. Bringing you plenty of insight on where to play, stay and travel in Scotland Where Golf Began. Enjoy, it's great to be back. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/34643390

Scotland's Ultimate 18 Front 9 06/29/2023

Scotland's Ultimate 18 Front 9 Time to find out Scotland's ultimate front 9. We asked you across social media to give your thoughts on the best holes in Scotland. Have a listen, did we get it right? Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/27321414

Scotland's Ultimate Back 9 06/29/2023

Scotland's Ultimate Back 9 Heading into the back 9 of Scotland's ultimate 18 and we had some excellent opinions across social media. Let's here the decision on the final 9 in this weeks podcast. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/27321375

Scotland's Ultimate 18 Intro 04/20/2023

Scotland's Ultimate 18 Intro We kick things off with our introduction to Scotland's Ultimate 18. Over the next few weeks across social media we will be looking for your input as we put together our, and your, ultimate 18 holes in Scotland. Be sure to comment and engage across social platforms with the hashtag #scotlands18 Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/25643334

EP 14 with Andy Grow 03/20/2023

EP 14 with Andy Grow In Ep 14 we are joined by Andy Grow who in 2022 planned a golf trip to Scotland from the US using only public transport (and the odd taxi) along with his hickories. We caught up woth him to hear all the tales from this epic golf trip. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/26280207

EP 13 with Sam Cooper 03/06/2023

EP 13 with Sam Cooper In Ep. 13 we are joined by Sam Cooper who over the last few years went on a remarkable journey to play every links course in England, Scotland and Wales. Alongside his wife Harriet and dog's Winnie & Watson, they travelled North, South, East and West in their bespoke camper van on what would become one of golf's great stories. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/26138184

EP 12 with Andrew Coltart and Rich Beem 02/17/2023

EP 12 with Andrew Coltart and Rich Beem We have a brilliant episode for you this week as we chat golf in Scotland with Rich Beem and Andrew Coltart. We hear about some great stories from their commentary along with some of their favourite places to play golf in Scotland. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan.com /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/25961559

Ep 11 with Golf Author Stephen Proctor 01/18/2023

Ep 11 with Golf Author Stephen Proctor Author of "Monarch of the Green" and "The Long Golden Afternoon." Golf Historian, devotee of golf writing, and honorary life member of Askernish Golf Club. We caught up with Stephen not long after he completed The Old Tom Morris Golf Trail. Taking in 18 courses throughout Scotland as he walked in the footsteps of the great man of golf. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/25643322

EP 10 Carnoustie & Royal Troon 07/19/2022

EP 10 Carnoustie & Royal Troon Two of Scotland's, if not the world's, toughest tests. Celebrating the 150th Open Championship we take a look at Scotland's past and present Open venues. In this episode the guys dive into the test that these two prestigious courses provide. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/25643313

EP 9 Muirfield & Musselburgh Links 07/17/2022

EP 9 Muirfield & Musselburgh Links One of the world's greatest golf courses, and the world's oldest continually played golf course. Both have a wealthy past when it comes to The Open. HCEG Murifeld has played host to The Open on 16 occasions with winners such as Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus, Walter Hagen and James Braid. Old Musselburgh was one of the original three venues to host The Open in its early days. The championship was played on the links 6 times between 1874 & 1889. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/25643298

EP 8 St Andrews 07/12/2022

EP 8 St Andrews What’s special about the Old Course? Is it the sense of history as you stand on the first tee? The proximity to the warm, toffee-coloured sandstone of the imposing R&A Clubhouse just behind you or, glancing left, the huge estate of the 18th green and the Valley of Sin, now much deeper than it looks on television? We discuss everything St Andrews on this weeks podcast as we anticipate the 150th Open teeing off Thursday. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/23717477

EP 7 Turnberry 07/06/2022

EP 7 Turnberry Turnberry, Host of 4 Open Championships and voted one of the best golf courses on the planet. The guys dive deep into their experience playing the Ailsa Course and The Opens it has held. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/23619134

EP 6 The Birthplace of The Open 06/21/2022

EP 6 The Birthplace of The Open This year the Open celebrates its 150th Championship at St Andrews but it was in October 17 in 1860 where 8 men played over the links of prestwick to see who would become the champion golfer of the year. We are joined this week by Ken Goodwin, Secretary of Prestwick Golf Club as we dive into the club, the course and its history. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/23459444

EP 5 New Courses in Scotland 05/11/2022

EP 5 New Courses in Scotland In this weeks episode we dive into some of Scotland's newer courses and discuss what they offer to the visiting golfer. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/22854176

Trails Where Golf Began Part 3 04/20/2022

Trails Where Golf Began Part 3 In this episode we found out a little-known fact one in every five courses in Scotland are made up of only nine holes. Going back generations, these short-form layouts were at the heart of villages and town, the lifeblood of the community where people could gather and enjoy a game for all levels of ability. It seems appropriate this trail would be called 'Honest & Short'. We also explore Scotland’s less obvious which are are those venues that perhaps sit in the shadow of siblings, go under the radar or lack the profile enjoyed by bigger names. However, that takes nothing away from their quality, value for money and experience. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/21994688

EP 4 Catriona Matthew 04/13/2022

EP 4 Catriona Matthew We are joined this week by one of the greatest Scottish golfers to have played the game. Major winner, Solheim cup winner and captain, Catriona Matthew. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/22582127

Trails Where Golf Began Part 2 04/06/2022

Trails Where Golf Began Part 2 While Scotland may be famed for its championship links layouts, the quality of golf within the nation’s major cities is notable. Indeed, the highest concentrations of golf courses in Scotland are around Glasgow (over 90 courses) and the capital city of Edinburgh (over 65 courses). We love a good Ale and a pint of Lager but the choice is yours – just like the golf. And don’t forget the local gin choices too, which continue to grow in popularity. Get Crafty is a trail we can't wait to explore! Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/21995135

EP 3 Cookie Jar Golf 03/30/2022

EP 3 Cookie Jar Golf Established in 2020 by a few self proclaimed golfing tragics, Cookie Jar Golf aims to share the most interesting and often less told stories from across the game. We caught up with Bruce for an in depth discussion on his and the guys affection with Scotland and in particular The Old Tom Morris series they did in partnership with ourselves. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/22582109

Trails Where Golf Began Part 1 03/23/2022

Trails Where Golf Began Part 1 In this episode we explore incredible courses, stunning scenery and the local hospitality by going off the well-trodden tourism paths as we uncover golf in Scotland that you perhaps didn’t know existed by hopping on a ferry on the West coast of Scotland. Maybe enjoy a dram after your round is more your thing with the Perfect Match trail, or if Links golf floats your boat, journey to the seaside and simply enjoy the links effect. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/21994748

EP 2 Scotland Travels with Jim Hartsell 03/16/2022

EP 2 Scotland Travels with Jim Hartsell Jim Hartsell is from Alabama in the United States. He's is an Architect by day and avid golf writer by night. His love of golf in Scotland began early in his life while watching The Open with his father and this fueled a lifelong passion for Scottish golf. Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/22363241

EP 1 Scotland's Less Obvious with The Average Golfer 03/02/2022

EP 1 Scotland's Less Obvious with The Average Golfer We sat down this week with Andy Sullivan, aka The Average Golfer, to find out all about his travels around Scotland filming the 'Scotland's Less Obvious' series. Andy visited nearly 40 courses that many of you will probably know little about. Enjoy! Email:Info@Scotlandwheregolfbegan /episode/index/show/6573f80a-0be0-415c-800e-80d6f571055b/id/22179185

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