Stuart Butler
Stuart Butler
Ryder Cup Preview with Sam
Ryder Cup Preview with Sam
Ryder Cup Preview with Sam
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Explore golf's evolving landscape with Stuart Butler and Sam as they discuss Ryder Cup excitement, handicap changes, and society golf's future.
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Episode Overview
- Sam shares candid reflections on his challenging golfing summer.
- Discussion on the new world handicap system and its effects.
- Insights into the changing landscape of UK golf memberships.
- Exploration of Ryder Cup's relevance amid consistent home wins.
- Humorous takes on finding balls in the rough and society golf.
"You'd thought the more you play, the better you get. I think this is probably the worst I've been in about 10 years."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of 'Henry Weston's Old Mate the Podcast' serves up a fresh perspective as Sam joins Stuart Butler for a lively chat, blending golf banter with deeper insights into the game and life itself. As they gear up for the Ryder Cup, Sam shares candid reflections on his golfing summer, which he describes as the 'worst in about 10 years,' despite playing frequently.
The duo dives into the impact of the new world handicap system, revealing how it may favour high handicappers, and debate whether society golf is becoming obsolete. Beyond the fairways, they touch on the challenges facing golf clubs post-COVID, with membership fees soaring and society golf on the decline. Sam and Stuart offer a glimpse into the evolving landscape of UK golf memberships and the balancing act clubs face between keeping members happy and generating revenue.
With a dash of humour, they even discuss how to find your balls in the rough—a skill that seems to be in high demand! As they preview the Ryder Cup, the conversation turns to the potential impact of past legends like Seve Ballesteros on today's players. Sam and Stuart ponder whether the competition risks losing its edge with the home team consistently winning.
This episode is a hole-in-one for golf enthusiasts looking to engage with both the lighter side of the sport and its more serious challenges. Is golf membership worth the cost today, or is society golf a better deal? Dive into this engaging episode to find out!