The 1457 Podcast · Scotland Where Golf Began

Ep.26 Cold Hands, Warm Hearts: A Love Letter to Winter Golf

·46 min·4 clips
John Rattray was saved from hanging to return and win the first silver golf club in Edinburgh.
This episode explores winter golf in Scotland, covering its historical roots, practical tips for playing in cold weather, and the unique camaraderie it fosters. The hosts discuss topics like reduced ball distance, the use of mats, and how to access top courses during the off-season.

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A warm, talkative look at why winter golf feels like a point of pride.

Winter golf is the real subject here, but the sharper draw is the company built around it: stoicism, joking, and a quiet pride in getting round when the weather turns mean.

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For a Scotland golf chat that turns winter rounds, rain kit, and walking the course into a point of pride.

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