Substacks recommended by Richard Pennell

Recommended by Richard Pennell

Follow a seasoned real estate developer embarking on a new journey to fulfil his lifelong dream of building a golf course - the Ground Golf Project

Early days, but really enjoying reading of Mikael's ambition. To watch this unfold in real time should be fun! Count me in for the ride!

- Richard Pennell

He Who Learns

By Tom Portsmouth

The He Who Learns Newsletter aims to document the lessons that I encounter in the world of Professional Cycling.

Up & Down

By Tim O’Connor

Up & Down is collection of essays that explore our relationships with golf, our own minds, music, and each other by Tim O'Connor, writer, coach and podcaster.

Tim O'Connor's "Up & Down" has been a revelation for me. Consistently interested, well structured...a deep dive into the more cerebral parts of a maddening game...

- Richard Pennell

Modern Club Management

Interviewing the leading figures in the world of club management

Excellent, thoughtful, educational content delivered in style. Essential listening for the discerning modern leader.

- Richard Pennell

The First Call | Extra

Your weekly recap of the golf industry — and a bit more

Regular, entertaining content on all things golf. Essential reading!

- Richard Pennell

The Firm & Fast Golf Podcast Occasional Newsletter

By Shane Derby

Golf tragic stuff.... reviews, opines and more on a road less travelled

Shane Derby’s writing and The Firm and Fast newsletter are a perfect match for the excellent and more regular podcast. A passion for great golf, and a gift for going deep!

- Richard Pennell

The Albatross

By Bill Fields

Seasoned perspective on golf's past and present

The Quadrilateral

By Geoff Shackelford

A year-round newsletter from one of golf’s last independent voices devoted to all things Grand Slam and the best Cup events.

World class journalism about world class golf. The best modern golf writing!

- Richard Pennell