Garrett McKnight of the Cape Arundel Golf Club and I finish our very conversation on important golf influences, why solo trips can be good for your golfing soul, and how to wander into an Old Course tee time while wearing hiking boots. Garrett was a feature interview in our short film, “Anchor to Windward”, which came out on Thanksgiving Day last week. I would imagine that this will not be the last time you hear from him on this pod. Huge thanks go out to Garrett and everyone at Cape Arundel for their thunderous support of this entire project. It was an amazing experience and the film captures that really well

The links for the film can be found here- “Anchor to Windward” via the Forewind Golf site. Shout out (again) to Mike Norcia and Justin Joslin over there for making it all happen.

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This is a jam-packed podcast celebrating the release of our short film, “Anchor To Windward,” which premiered on Thanksgiving Day. The front half of the podcast features Justin Joslin and Mike Norcia of Forewind Golf, and we discuss the origin of the film series, why we chose Cape Arundel, and the incredible support that we received from the club while making it. The second half of the pod is the beginning of a conversation I had with Garrett McKnight (who was featured in the film), and we discuss the legacy of Walter Travis, the Cape Arundel Golf Club, and what makes certain places in the golf world unique. The second half of the conversation with Garrett will drop next week. Thank you to everyone involved for coming on to talk about this special project.

The link to the film can be found here: "Anchor to Windward” Film

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Nathan Limbach joins us from his trip to Donegal, Ireland, today to discuss golf, travel, and how creativity connects these pursuits. You’ll know Nathan from his consistently impressive photography that you can find on Instagram (@nathanlimbach) and from his writing at The Fliers Club's new journal, The Old Ghosts. Nathan is a thoughtful and well-traveled voice in New England golf, and I appreciated his taking the time on a trip to have a chat. I think you will enjoy our conversation. Thank you, Nathan!

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Nathan sent along some pictures from his current trip. These are from Ballyliffin Golf Club in Donegal; the place does not stink.

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We are very pleased to welcome Jon Cone of the Milwaukee Golf Blog to the podcast today. The MGB regularly highlights some of the most interesting “must-play” courses in and around Wisconsin and is becoming a leading authority on the region's history and golf architecture. This was a really fun conversation, and we barely scratched the surface of things to talk about in the world of golf. You can find Jon’s work primarily on Instagram (@mkegolfblog), and as some of his other essays become available, we will throw up the links for those as well. I am sure that there will be a part II to this conversation.

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Thanks to everyone for the support and, once again, to Jon for coming on the pod.

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Actor Mitch Laurance joins the podcast today to discuss his origins in golf, playing the Hollywood circuit, podcasting, golf travel, Scotland, and hickory golf. Mitch is one of those guys in the world of golf who has been everywhere, knows everyone, and can tell a story. He has been unbelievably kind with his time, advice, and connections. It’s a wide-ranging conversation that I really enjoyed and we threw the clock out of the window once again. Hope you enjoy. Thank you, Mitch!

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Tim Ball of Knockdown Golf (@knockdowngolf on IG) joins the podcast today to discuss some ideas in New England golf. You’ve likely seen Tim’s excellent photography and course reviews on Instagram, and he definitely gets around and sees some pretty interesting places. We had a good conversation about New England golf, including some under-the-radar gems to check out, as well as updates on the current situation, which is continuing to develop at Cape Cod Country Club, as one of the most unique courses on the Cape looks like it will be no more after this season. I am sure more details will follow. Tim is one of the consistently interesting and informed voices in the world of New England golf, and we really appreciated him coming on the pod.

Keep an eye out for The Weekly Waggle that will be published on Friday. I have seen some things, my friends, and am excited to write about it. Just have to sit down and do it! Thanks for all of the support, and please continue to share the Substack link with anyone who might be interested. Look for me then!

*In fact, since we recorded the podcast last week, there was even more news on Cape Cod CC, and there was a small (largely symbolic) victory that occurred over the last few days at the town level.. Check out Tim’s stuff @knockdowngolf (on IG) for more info- he’s done a nice job of updates. Big golf outlets continue to spread the word, and Forbes Magazine also picked up the story this week. Real hope is probably temporary, but it’s good to see attention, even at this late hour, paid to a really unique place in New England golf.

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Please welcome Mike Altobello to the podcast for episode #20. Mike is a New York City-based photographer, golfer, and occasional writer. You may have seen his work in The Golfers Journal (subscribers only) and Links Magazine (click here), and the No Laying Up Podcast, where he discussed his relationship with Bethpage in some detail. Mike has traveled extensively throughout the world of golf, experiencing some unique moments, both around the metropolitan area and abroad. We discussed Bethpage, the Walker Cup, Met Golf, and his background in golf. I was glad to have the chance to hear some of his stories and really appreciated him taking the time to come on the podcast. Thank you, Mike!

Thank you, also, to all our new subscribers and to everyone who has helped spread the word about what we are doing here at The Waggle. This continues to be a baffling and incredible journey, and I really appreciate the support and love that we are receiving. Wild times.

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Please join us in welcoming Pete McLachlan to the podcast today. Pete is the creator and face of Bogey Train Productions, a Scottish-based golf production company. You may have seen his videos on YouTube here (if not, definitely check them out) or on Instagram. Pete’s focus on the people who make up the golf world, coupled with the tremendous Scottish locales, makes each film a distinctive and fascinating journey that is always searching for the heart of golf and “creating a modern space for everyone to enjoy an old game.” He’s just the best guy, and we laughed a lot in this one, and I really enjoyed having him on. Thanks, Pedro!

We are off to England and Wales to see some golf courses and to hang out by the ocean for a minute. Hopefully, the forecast improves. At any rate, you will hear more from The Waggle next week from the UK. See you then!

Song Credit: ‘Walk with Me’ by Don Vinyard

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The Essence of Golf, Forgotten Stories, and Three Questions. As promised, here is Part II of our conversation with Jed Moller. You might know Jed on Instagram from his account, @poormansgolfguide, and from his various pieces of writing and podcast appearances. He is also the club historian at Plymouth Country Club in Plymouth, MA. (If you get a chance to see Plymouth, leap at it). Thanks again to Jed for spending the day and for jumping on the podcast. As you probably can tell, we had a blast doing it. I hope everyone had a tremendous long weekend and is looking forward to the arrival of fall golf. In the meantime, hold on to what is left of summer and get out there!

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Jed Moller and I hung out for a day to talk about Donald Ross, golf architecture, and New England golf. Jed is the club historian at Plymouth Country Club in Plymouth, MA, and has played an active role in helping the club begin a restoration process recently. You have likely seen his photos and content on Instagram at @poormansgolfguide, a popular golf account centered mainly on New England. Jed is a serious student of golf architecture, having read, researched, and traveled extensively throughout the world of golf. I am sure you will be shocked to hear that we had a lot to say to each other and spoke for three hours while playing golf and then for almost two hours more while recording the podcast. This was a fun day and a fun conversation that I hope you will enjoy. (You can also find the podcast on Spotify)

Song Credit: “Walk With Me”, written and performed by Don Vinyard.

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