Sam Cooper
@sd_cooper
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Golf Architect | Writer | Podcaster ๐ Author of Links from the Road โ๏ธ McDonnell & Cooper Golf Architects ๐๏ธ Golf Badgers & LFTR Pod ๐ https://t.co/6E1XXjuYYl
Somewhere Near the Sea
Joined May 2010
225/225 - every links in Scotland, England and Wales = โ
Thanks for all your support.
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Some words from @sd_cooper's write-up on our course, featured in the first edition of Links From The Road - a nod to both our history and the quality of our links.
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A brilliant Badgers pod this week with @johnmac150, Course Manager at @wallaseygolf whoโs helped shape one of the finest-conditioned links courses in the world. A must-listen for greenkeepers and course managers โ though thatโs true of all our Badgers pods, to be fair. ๐ง
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โฆ@sd_cooperโฉ and โฆ@JamesBledgeโฉ helping the hippies understand that golf courses arenโt all bad news maaaaaan
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Podcast Episode ยท Golf Badgers ยท 24/07/2025 ยท 58m
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Glad you enjoyed Matthew ๐
The latest Links From the Road podcast takes a deep dive into the architecture of Silloth on Solway. A really good listen if youโre into course design, strategy, and what makes links golf so special. #GolfArchitecture #LinksGolf #SillothOnSolway #GolfPodcast
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"Matthew Jordan is back near the top of the leaderboard after a six-birdie 68 on Thursday and sits one shot behind the leaders at 3 under. The past two years taught us not to overlook Jordan and signal how a different style of golf clearly elevates his game from a
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I'm delighted to share my latest commissioned artwork for the legendary Golf de Chantilly. A club synonymous with classic architecture and rich competitive history, rooted in its renowned Tom Simpson-conceived courses.
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Throwback to (near enough) this time 2 years ago. When @RLGCHoylake was gearing up for the 151st Open Championship. Just before it started raining for 18 monthsโฆ ๐ซ
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Every Links course in Great Britain ๐คฏ Need the perfect gift for that golf lover in your life? ๐ Check out Links from the Road by @sd_cooper and find the ideal present! ๐ Buy now: https://t.co/zr8SYqC64T
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Should add that if you are interested in purchasing Links from the Road, click the link below to the website. I believe itโs only ยฃ17, which is well worth the money especially if you are looking to explore these regions. https://t.co/ygnEh8gqDV
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Golf blog on links golf in Britain. Every links golf course in Great Britain, playing, photographing and writing about every links course in britain as part of my links from the road tour #linksfro...
Love opening up the mail to a surprise. Todayโs surprise is @sd_cooperโs LINKS FROM THE ROAD, Volume #1: The Wirral, Liverpool & Southport. This 18 part volume might be the greatest golf travel series in print EVER. Where to play, history, what to see & where to eat. Brilliant
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Love opening up the mail to a surprise. Todayโs surprise is @sd_cooperโs LINKS FROM THE ROAD, Volume #1: The Wirral, Liverpool & Southport. This 18 part volume might be the greatest golf travel series in print EVER. Where to play, history, what to see & where to eat. Brilliant
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Some news... After 21 amazing years @GolfMonthly it's time for a new challenge. I'm part of a team launching an agency - 'The Loop'. Powered by @PRG_Golf we'll be representing brands, destinations and creators,ย putting on events and creating content. Should be fun. More soon โณ๏ธ
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Is Dutch golf worth the trip? It's been getting some attention of late. Last month, I finally scratched the itch and headed over to see some of them for myself. For those who don't subscribe, here's a link to my substack piece mainly on De Pan. (As well as a bit of self
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Wonderful storytelling from @sd_cooper Perfect guide for anyone planning a links golf trip to the British coast Looking forward to volume 2 already
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Thank you Neilan! Delighted these have been so well received so far. Thanks to everyone whoโs supported Volume 1 already. Slightly blown away over the first weekend You can get Volume 1 here:
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My golf started at Hoylake, so it is only right this series should start there too. As well as other big names (Wallasey, Royal Birkdale, Formby, Hillside), I look at Formby Ladies, Hesketh and West...
@sd_cooper Nice read got my copy the other day, needless to say I read it from front to back in one go!
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Thanks Dean! Glad you think so and thank you for supporting us during the tour and now after it too ๐ค
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Brilliant! Thanks Tony - really hope you enjoy it
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What a thrill to see Volume 1 of the Links from the Road series come through the letterbox. Wonderful Sam Cooper travel essays, magically illustrated by Will Eager, whose style is like a sublime blend of Quentin Blake (Ronald Dahl books) and Harry Rountree. Pure gold ๐ฅ
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Looking forward to this! @sd_cooper Perfect accompaniment to a pint of @kentbrewery at the @YpresCastleInn
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Volume 1 of my series around Britainโs links courses is currently on its way to everyone whoโs ordered. Excited to see what you make of it when it arrives!
The book series exploring ALL links courses in Britain ๐ฌ๐ง The Links from the Road series will document @sd_cooper's journey and love for links golf through photographs, illustrations, essays and memories. Volume one is out now! Buy now: https://t.co/OWAgjObvYB
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