feed03.fireside.fm Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:53:50 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) TalkinGolf https://talkingolf.fireside.fm Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:52:47 -0500 The podcast network for serious golfers. TalkinGolf launched as an online audio show way back before podcasts (or even the iPhone) were a thing. We've been on an extended break since 2012 but now we're back and creating new and interesting content each week as well as a sprinkling of some of the best stuff from the archives. en-au © 2026 Rod Morri episodic Serious talk for serious golfers TalkinGolf Productions The podcast network for serious golfers. TalkinGolf launched as an online audio show way back before podcasts (or even the iPhone) were a thing. We've been on an extended break since 2012 but now we're back and creating new and interesting content each week as well as a sprinkling of some of the best stuff from the archives. false Golf TalkinGolf Productions rod@talkingolf.com yes Support the show! Episode 149: TGH 149: Padraig Harrington https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/149 01f65003-897d-416b-a79a-11d231c3bbcc Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 149 TGH 149: Padraig Harrington full 8 TalkinGolf Productions Part One of a Two Part Podcast with special guest, three time major champion, Padraig Harrington. 59:22 false Part One of a Two Part Podcast with special guest, three time major champion, Padraig Harrington.

]]> Padraig Harrington, The Open, Golf History, Golf, Golf Majors, PGA Tour Part One of a Two Part Podcast with special guest, three time major champion, Padraig Harrington.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+0JHvG92V ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 148: TGH 148: The History of Musselburgh Links https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/148 2897db29-bd31-4de8-922b-de2364b12b77 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 148 TGH 148: The History of Musselburgh Links full 8 TalkinGolf Productions This may go down as one of my favorite podcasts in our eight years of production - my love of all things Musselburgh goes back to my first trip to it's links nearly 20 years ago. This nine hole links has lived through the best of times and certainly the bad. We are joined by my friend, historian and author Mungo Park as he shares the delightful history of this most honest town. If you want to learn more, consider buying his book, "Musselburgh: Cradle of Golf" at Auld Grey Toon Golf Books 1:23:07 false This may go down as one of my favorite podcasts in our eight years of production - my love of all things Musselburgh goes back to my first trip to it's links nearly 20 years ago. This nine hole links has lived through the best of times and certainly the bad. We are joined by my friend, historian and author Mungo Park as he shares the delightful history of this most honest town.

If you want to learn more, consider buying his book, "Musselburgh: Cradle of Golf" at Auld Grey Toon Golf Books

]]> Musselburgh, golf history, golf, willie park, the open, open championship This may go down as one of my favorite podcasts in our eight years of production - my love of all things Musselburgh goes back to my first trip to it's links nearly 20 years ago. This nine hole links has lived through the best of times and certainly the bad. We are joined by my friend, historian and author Mungo Park as he shares the delightful history of this most honest town.

If you want to learn more, consider buying his book, "Musselburgh: Cradle of Golf" at Auld Grey Toon Golf Books

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]]> This may go down as one of my favorite podcasts in our eight years of production - my love of all things Musselburgh goes back to my first trip to it's links nearly 20 years ago. This nine hole links has lived through the best of times and certainly the bad. We are joined by my friend, historian and author Mungo Park as he shares the delightful history of this most honest town.

If you want to learn more, consider buying his book, "Musselburgh: Cradle of Golf" at Auld Grey Toon Golf Books

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+rz1P2cCo ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 147: TGH 147: The History of Leith Links https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/147 d559de47-2b49-4f4a-8933-61e33e043f08 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 147 TGH 147: The History of Leith Links full 8 TalkinGolf Productions There may not be a more important course in the world (that you havent heard of) than Leith Links - there is an argument that you can't play the game of golf without a major component of it's history. The History of Leith Links is endlessly fascinating - there are golf matches, duels, murders, kings and commoners and today on the show Mike Tucker of the Leith Rules Society joins us to shed a light on one of history's forgotten courses and the home to the rules of golf. 1:20:40 false There may not be a more important course in the world (that you havent heard of) than Leith Links - there is an argument that you can't play the game of golf without a major component of it's history. The History of Leith Links is endlessly fascinating - there are golf matches, duels, murders, kings and commoners and today on the show Mike Tucker of the Leith Rules Society joins us to shed a light on one of history's forgotten courses and the home to the rules of golf.

]]> Leith Links, Scotland, Golf, Golf History, Scottish History, Royal Golf There may not be a more important course in the world (that you havent heard of) than Leith Links - there is an argument that you can't play the game of golf without a major component of it's history. The History of Leith Links is endlessly fascinating - there are golf matches, duels, murders, kings and commoners and today on the show Mike Tucker of the Leith Rules Society joins us to shed a light on one of history's forgotten courses and the home to the rules of golf.

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]]> There may not be a more important course in the world (that you havent heard of) than Leith Links - there is an argument that you can't play the game of golf without a major component of it's history. The History of Leith Links is endlessly fascinating - there are golf matches, duels, murders, kings and commoners and today on the show Mike Tucker of the Leith Rules Society joins us to shed a light on one of history's forgotten courses and the home to the rules of golf.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+w_q5WORo ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 146: TGH 146: American Golf Museum https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/146 a1da3173-3585-4a91-9a5c-72da4bf2812f Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 146 TGH 146: American Golf Museum full 7 TalkinGolf Productions Don't let the title of this podcast fool you - don't let it lull you to sleep thinking this is going to be a boring podcast about a museum. It's only a museum in the way that PT Barnum described his museum - this is a spectacle to behold and for the next hour plus let it entertain you. What I promise you is this - like me it will surpise you and i guarantee it will make you smile. 1:09:45 false Don't let the title of this podcast fool you - don't let it lull you to sleep thinking this is going to be a boring podcast about a museum. It's only a museum in the way that PT Barnum described his museum - this is a spectacle to behold and for the next hour plus, let it entertain you.

What I promise you is this - like me it will surpise you and i guarantee it will make you smile.

]]> golf, golf history, golf museum Don't let the title of this podcast fool you - don't let it lull you to sleep thinking this is going to be a boring podcast about a museum. It's only a museum in the way that PT Barnum described his museum - this is a spectacle to behold and for the next hour plus, let it entertain you.

What I promise you is this - like me it will surpise you and i guarantee it will make you smile.

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]]> Don't let the title of this podcast fool you - don't let it lull you to sleep thinking this is going to be a boring podcast about a museum. It's only a museum in the way that PT Barnum described his museum - this is a spectacle to behold and for the next hour plus, let it entertain you.

What I promise you is this - like me it will surpise you and i guarantee it will make you smile.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+4xFBF1A5 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 145: TGH 145: The History of William Flynn, Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/145 34dc859a-b8e1-4ac5-b931-58333d21890c Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 145 TGH 145: The History of William Flynn, Part 2 full 7 TalkinGolf Productions Golf Historian, Wayne Morrison returns for the second half of the history of William Flynn. In this episode we dive into Flynn's work at Shinnecock Hills, the Country Club and his feat of engineering at Indian Creek. Wayne's stories help bring this overlooked golf course architect back to life! If you are interested in purchasing Wayne's book or joining the William Flynn Society you can reach Wayne at: wsmorrison@williamflynnfoundation.org 56:22 false Golf Historian, Wayne Morrison returns for the second half of the history of William Flynn. In this episode we dive into Flynn's work at Shinnecock Hills, the Country Club and his feat of engineering at Indian Creek. Wayne's stories help bring this overlooked golf course architect back to life!

If you are interested in purchasing Wayne's book or joining the William Flynn Society you can reach Wayne at: wsmorrison@williamflynnfoundation.org

]]> William Flynn, Golf History, Golf Architecture, Shinnecock Hills, Merion, Golf Golf Historian, Wayne Morrison returns for the second half of the history of William Flynn. In this episode we dive into Flynn's work at Shinnecock Hills, the Country Club and his feat of engineering at Indian Creek. Wayne's stories help bring this overlooked golf course architect back to life!

If you are interested in purchasing Wayne's book or joining the William Flynn Society you can reach Wayne at: wsmorrison@williamflynnfoundation.org

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]]> Golf Historian, Wayne Morrison returns for the second half of the history of William Flynn. In this episode we dive into Flynn's work at Shinnecock Hills, the Country Club and his feat of engineering at Indian Creek. Wayne's stories help bring this overlooked golf course architect back to life!

If you are interested in purchasing Wayne's book or joining the William Flynn Society you can reach Wayne at: wsmorrison@williamflynnfoundation.org

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+Q8_prEaC ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 144: TGH 144: The History of William Flynn, Part1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/144 97c9b5d9-8bc1-4915-a07a-772290d553c2 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 144 TGH 144: The History of William Flynn, Part1 full 7 TalkinGolf Productions Episode #144 tells the story of the underappreciate golf course architect, William Flynn- who's early history was, in many ways, stolen from him. Thanks to our guest, Wayne Morrison and his sleuthing much of Flynn's true legacy has been recovered and restored. Wayne not only covers William Flynn's history, but towards the end of episiode #1 he shares the three public and three private Flynn designs that people must play to appreciate his genius. To learn more about William Flynn, consider joining the William Flynn Society. You can learn more at www.williamflynnsociety.com 1:02:11 false Episode #144 tells the story of the underappreciate golf course architect, William Flynn- who's early history was, in many ways, stolen from him. Thanks to our guest, Wayne Morrison and his sleuthing much of Flynn's true legacy has been recovered and restored.

Wayne not only covers William Flynn's history, but towards the end of episiode #1 he shares the three public and three private Flynn designs that people must play to appreciate his genius.

To learn more about William Flynn, consider joining the William Flynn Society. You can learn more at www.williamflynnsociety.com

]]> golf, golf history, William Flynn, Merion, Shinnecock Hills, golf design, golf course architecture Episode #144 tells the story of the underappreciate golf course architect, William Flynn- who's early history was, in many ways, stolen from him. Thanks to our guest, Wayne Morrison and his sleuthing much of Flynn's true legacy has been recovered and restored.

Wayne not only covers William Flynn's history, but towards the end of episiode #1 he shares the three public and three private Flynn designs that people must play to appreciate his genius.

To learn more about William Flynn, consider joining the William Flynn Society. You can learn more at www.williamflynnsociety.com

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]]> Episode #144 tells the story of the underappreciate golf course architect, William Flynn- who's early history was, in many ways, stolen from him. Thanks to our guest, Wayne Morrison and his sleuthing much of Flynn's true legacy has been recovered and restored.

Wayne not only covers William Flynn's history, but towards the end of episiode #1 he shares the three public and three private Flynn designs that people must play to appreciate his genius.

To learn more about William Flynn, consider joining the William Flynn Society. You can learn more at www.williamflynnsociety.com

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+4tJQqmVp ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 143: TGH 143: The History of Tom Bendelow https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/143 e2aa8486-e767-428f-a846-b8a455870fa3 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 143 TGH 143: The History of Tom Bendelow full 7 TalkinGolf Productions A podcast four years in the making has finally arrived - the TalkinGolf History has shared the stories of Donald Ross, AW Tillinghast, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, Seth Raynor, Walter Travis, James Braid, Perry Maxwell and finally after years of trying to make it happen we have the story most of you don't know. Tom Bendelow's story is a story about the early days of American golf and yet a story that has somehow escaped the history books. I am so proud to present the History of Tom Bendelow with his own Grandson, Stuart Bendelow as our guest. 1:09:02 false A podcast four years in the making has finally arrived - the TalkinGolf History has shared the stories of Donald Ross, AW Tillinghast, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, Seth Raynor, Walter Travis, James Braid, Perry Maxwell and finally after years of trying to make it happen we have the story most of you don't know.
Tom Bendelow's story is a story about the early days of American golf and yet a story that has somehow escaped the history books. I am so proud to present the History of Tom Bendelow with his own Grandson, Stuart Bendelow as our guest.

]]> Tom Bendelow, Golf History, Golf Design, Golf Course Architecture, Golf A podcast four years in the making has finally arrived - the TalkinGolf History has shared the stories of Donald Ross, AW Tillinghast, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, Seth Raynor, Walter Travis, James Braid, Perry Maxwell and finally after years of trying to make it happen we have the story most of you don't know.
Tom Bendelow's story is a story about the early days of American golf and yet a story that has somehow escaped the history books. I am so proud to present the History of Tom Bendelow with his own Grandson, Stuart Bendelow as our guest.

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]]> A podcast four years in the making has finally arrived - the TalkinGolf History has shared the stories of Donald Ross, AW Tillinghast, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, Seth Raynor, Walter Travis, James Braid, Perry Maxwell and finally after years of trying to make it happen we have the story most of you don't know.
Tom Bendelow's story is a story about the early days of American golf and yet a story that has somehow escaped the history books. I am so proud to present the History of Tom Bendelow with his own Grandson, Stuart Bendelow as our guest.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+jY1F97L_ ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 142: TGH 142: MacKenzie and Cypress Point https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/142 43b5850e-79fd-4590-8d57-eaaecb2db67f Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 142 TGH 142: MacKenzie and Cypress Point full 7 TalkinGolf Productions As we countdown until the days of the playing of the 2025 Walker Cup at the Cypress Point Club, I thought it would be great to look back at the History of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Cypress Point with our special guest Sean Tully. Its a great show where we ask the question - what would Dr. Mackenzie's career looked like, had Seth Raynor not passed away suddenly in 1926. We discuss the semi-recently found routing plans that may predate both Mackenzie and Raynor. Enjoy the show and the 2025 Walker Cup! 1:07:56 false As we countdown until the days of the playing of the 2025 Walker Cup at the Cypress Point Club, I thought it would be great to look back at the History of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Cypress Point with our special guest Sean Tully.

Its a great show where we ask the question - what would Dr. Mackenzie's career looked like, had Seth Raynor not passed away suddenly in 1926. We discuss the semi-recently found routing plans that may predate both Mackenzie and Raynor.

Enjoy the show and the 2025 Walker Cup!

]]> Cypress Point, Golf History, Golf, USGA, MacKenzie, Alister MacKenzie, Best Golf Podcast As we countdown until the days of the playing of the 2025 Walker Cup at the Cypress Point Club, I thought it would be great to look back at the History of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Cypress Point with our special guest Sean Tully.

Its a great show where we ask the question - what would Dr. Mackenzie's career looked like, had Seth Raynor not passed away suddenly in 1926. We discuss the semi-recently found routing plans that may predate both Mackenzie and Raynor.

Enjoy the show and the 2025 Walker Cup!

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]]> As we countdown until the days of the playing of the 2025 Walker Cup at the Cypress Point Club, I thought it would be great to look back at the History of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Cypress Point with our special guest Sean Tully.

Its a great show where we ask the question - what would Dr. Mackenzie's career looked like, had Seth Raynor not passed away suddenly in 1926. We discuss the semi-recently found routing plans that may predate both Mackenzie and Raynor.

Enjoy the show and the 2025 Walker Cup!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+RhWia5p8 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 141: TGH 141: Lost History of Alexander Findlay, Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/141 fea19287-93c5-49f4-bf54-34a7bfc1a567 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 141 TGH 141: Lost History of Alexander Findlay, Part 2 full 7 TalkinGolf Productions To those of you listening to this upon release, please forgive the extra week for release. The Society of Golf Historians had an amazing golf history trip to Scotland and I was worn out. I am so proud of Part 2 of the Lost History of Alexander Findlay. A very special thank you to author and historian, William Casto joining us. In this episode we kick off discussing Findlay's role in the Vardon Invasion of the US and end discussing his prolific design career. Enjoy the show! 1:13:42 false To those of you listening to this upon release, please forgive the extra week for release. The Society of Golf Historians had an amazing golf history trip to Scotland and I was worn out.

I am so proud of Part 2 of the Lost History of Alexander Findlay. A very special thank you to author and historian, William Casto joining us. In this episode we kick off discussing Findlay's role in the Vardon Invasion of the US and end discussing his prolific design career. Enjoy the show!

]]> Golf History, Golf, USGA, Alexander Findlay, History To those of you listening to this upon release, please forgive the extra week for release. The Society of Golf Historians had an amazing golf history trip to Scotland and I was worn out.

I am so proud of Part 2 of the Lost History of Alexander Findlay. A very special thank you to author and historian, William Casto joining us. In this episode we kick off discussing Findlay's role in the Vardon Invasion of the US and end discussing his prolific design career. Enjoy the show!

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]]> To those of you listening to this upon release, please forgive the extra week for release. The Society of Golf Historians had an amazing golf history trip to Scotland and I was worn out.

I am so proud of Part 2 of the Lost History of Alexander Findlay. A very special thank you to author and historian, William Casto joining us. In this episode we kick off discussing Findlay's role in the Vardon Invasion of the US and end discussing his prolific design career. Enjoy the show!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+5gog792M ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 140: TGH 140: The Lost History of Alexander Findlay https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/140 6064221a-19d1-4cf2-ac1a-fa0926776b34 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 140 TGH 140: The Lost History of Alexander Findlay full 7 TalkinGolf Productions We are joined by author, William Casto to discuss his new book: "The Ambassador: Alexander Findlay and Pioneer Golf in America," to discuss the history of this forgotten giant in the game of golf. This is a two part podcast about one of the gentlemen golfers who can lay claim to being called one of the Johnny Appleseed's of American Golf. 1:14:44 false We are joined by author, William Casto to discuss his new book: "The Ambassador: Alexander Findlay and Pioneer Golf in America," to discuss the history of this forgotten giant in the game of golf. This is a two part podcast about one of the gentlemen golfers who can lay claim to being called one of the Johnny Appleseed's of American Golf.

]]> USGA, Golf History, Alexander Findlay, Harry Vardon, First Golf, Golf We are joined by author, William Casto to discuss his new book: "The Ambassador: Alexander Findlay and Pioneer Golf in America," to discuss the history of this forgotten giant in the game of golf. This is a two part podcast about one of the gentlemen golfers who can lay claim to being called one of the Johnny Appleseed's of American Golf.

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]]> We are joined by author, William Casto to discuss his new book: "The Ambassador: Alexander Findlay and Pioneer Golf in America," to discuss the history of this forgotten giant in the game of golf. This is a two part podcast about one of the gentlemen golfers who can lay claim to being called one of the Johnny Appleseed's of American Golf.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+d3PbId69 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 139: TGH 139: 100 Objects: The Amana Vip Hat https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/139 aba56a18-51c1-4c9b-9d79-6abf7ddb4a15 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 139 TGH 139: 100 Objects: The Amana Vip Hat full 7 TalkinGolf Productions Welcome to a new series on the TalkinGolf History Podcast called: 100 Objects That Changed the Game of Golf. Today on our show I share the story of Lou King and the Amana VIP Hat. The hat that sparked a billion dollar industry of athlete marketing. Without the Amana Hat you might not have Tiger's famous Nike Swoosh Hat or Phil Mickelson's KPMG visor. Sit back and enjoy this very short story of how athletes became marketing billboards. 6:51 false Welcome to a new series on the TalkinGolf History Podcast called: 100 Objects That Changed the Game of Golf.

Today on our show I share the story of Lou King and the Amana VIP Hat. The hat that sparked a billion dollar industry of athlete marketing.

Without the Amana Hat you might not have Tiger's famous Nike Swoosh Hat or Phil Mickelson's KPMG visor. Sit back and enjoy this very short story of how athletes became marketing billboards.

Music by Jonny Easton ("Purpose')

]]> Golf History, Masters, Golf, The Open, Amana Hat Welcome to a new series on the TalkinGolf History Podcast called: 100 Objects That Changed the Game of Golf.

Today on our show I share the story of Lou King and the Amana VIP Hat. The hat that sparked a billion dollar industry of athlete marketing.

Without the Amana Hat you might not have Tiger's famous Nike Swoosh Hat or Phil Mickelson's KPMG visor. Sit back and enjoy this very short story of how athletes became marketing billboards.

Music by Jonny Easton ("Purpose')

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]]> Welcome to a new series on the TalkinGolf History Podcast called: 100 Objects That Changed the Game of Golf.

Today on our show I share the story of Lou King and the Amana VIP Hat. The hat that sparked a billion dollar industry of athlete marketing.

Without the Amana Hat you might not have Tiger's famous Nike Swoosh Hat or Phil Mickelson's KPMG visor. Sit back and enjoy this very short story of how athletes became marketing billboards.

Music by Jonny Easton ("Purpose')

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+erHd7ysA ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 138: TGH 138: The History of James Braid, Part 3 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/138 a6ee41f2-3e9d-4a86-aaaa-54d19b8a7e54 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 138 TGH 138: The History of James Braid, Part 3 full 7 TalkinGolf Productions The conclusion to our three part series on the Life and Times of James Braid - 5-Time Champion Golfer, Golf Course Architect, Author, Teacher, Inventor, Golf Professional and Golf Club Maker. A special thanks to our guest, Simon Barrington for sharing his knowledge with all of us. 58:43 false The conclusion to our three part series on the Life and Times of James Braid - 5-Time Champion Golfer, Golf Course Architect, Author, Teacher, Inventor, Golf Professional and Golf Club Maker.

A special thanks to our guest, Simon Barrington for sharing his knowledge with all of us.

]]> James Braid, The Open, Open Champion, Claret Jug, Golf, Golf History, Royal Portrush The conclusion to our three part series on the Life and Times of James Braid - 5-Time Champion Golfer, Golf Course Architect, Author, Teacher, Inventor, Golf Professional and Golf Club Maker.

A special thanks to our guest, Simon Barrington for sharing his knowledge with all of us.

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]]> The conclusion to our three part series on the Life and Times of James Braid - 5-Time Champion Golfer, Golf Course Architect, Author, Teacher, Inventor, Golf Professional and Golf Club Maker.

A special thanks to our guest, Simon Barrington for sharing his knowledge with all of us.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+8zfLoZpo ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 137: TGH 137: The History of James Braid, Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/137 292f6172-1c52-49fb-8935-a8069e8c9878 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 137 TGH 137: The History of James Braid, Part 2 full 7 TalkinGolf Productions We welcome back Simon Barrington to continue the fascinating history of James Braid - from his role in the establishment of the British PGA, to the meaning of his 4 British PGA News of the World Match Play Championships and finally we start to tell the story of James Braid, the golf course architect. 1:03:35 false We welcome back Simon Barrington to continue the fascinating history of James Braid - from his role in the establishment of the British PGA, to the meaning of his 4 British PGA News of the World Match Play Championships and finally we start to tell the story of James Braid, the golf course architect.

]]> The Open, R&A, Golf, Golf History, Royal Portrush, James Braid, Claret Jug We welcome back Simon Barrington to continue the fascinating history of James Braid - from his role in the establishment of the British PGA, to the meaning of his 4 British PGA News of the World Match Play Championships and finally we start to tell the story of James Braid, the golf course architect.

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]]> We welcome back Simon Barrington to continue the fascinating history of James Braid - from his role in the establishment of the British PGA, to the meaning of his 4 British PGA News of the World Match Play Championships and finally we start to tell the story of James Braid, the golf course architect.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+GUkQFuoD ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 136: TGH 136: The History of James Braid, Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/136 67c97314-1de6-4f2e-969c-6fe155b7cf2c Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 136 TGH 136: The History of James Braid, Part 1 full 7 TalkinGolf Productions Join us for Part 1 of a three part series into the Life and Legacy of James Braid- one of golf's true pioneers. In this episode, I am joined by golf historian, Simon Barrington as we explore the remarkable career, innovations and enduring impact of the great Scottish Champion whose contributions to the game are too often overlooked. The History of James Braid Part 1 1:00:55 false Join us for Part 1 of a three part series into the Life and Legacy of James Braid- one of golf's true pioneers. In this episode, I am joined by golf historian, Simon Barrington as we explore the remarkable career, innovations and enduring impact of the great Scottish Champion whose contributions to the game are too often overlooked.

The History of James Braid Part 1

]]> golf, golf history, the open, British Open, The Open Championship, Portrush Join us for Part 1 of a three part series into the Life and Legacy of James Braid- one of golf's true pioneers. In this episode, I am joined by golf historian, Simon Barrington as we explore the remarkable career, innovations and enduring impact of the great Scottish Champion whose contributions to the game are too often overlooked.

The History of James Braid Part 1

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]]> Join us for Part 1 of a three part series into the Life and Legacy of James Braid- one of golf's true pioneers. In this episode, I am joined by golf historian, Simon Barrington as we explore the remarkable career, innovations and enduring impact of the great Scottish Champion whose contributions to the game are too often overlooked.

The History of James Braid Part 1

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+rMKe1Yry ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 135: TGH 135: The History of Oakmont, Part 3 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/135 dd94eade-8ca8-4fd8-978c-9f1e271df48b Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 135 TGH 135: The History of Oakmont, Part 3 full 7 TalkinGolf Productions We conclude our three part series on the famed Oakmont Country Club with our special guest, Oakmont Historian, Dave Moore. We kick off today's show with the 1962 US Open and a generational rivalry and we end our final Oakmont special discussing the amazing collection of antiquities within Oakmont's collection. Thank you for joining us on this journey that has been seven years in the making! 59:19 false We conclude our three part series on the famed Oakmont Country Club with our special guest, Oakmont Historian, Dave Moore. We kick off today's show with the 1962 US Open and a generational rivalry and we end our final Oakmont special discussing the amazing collection of antiquities within Oakmont's collection.

Thank you for joining us on this journey that has been seven years in the making!

]]> Oakmont, US Open, USGA, 2025 US Open, Church Pews, Golf, Golf History We conclude our three part series on the famed Oakmont Country Club with our special guest, Oakmont Historian, Dave Moore. We kick off today's show with the 1962 US Open and a generational rivalry and we end our final Oakmont special discussing the amazing collection of antiquities within Oakmont's collection.

Thank you for joining us on this journey that has been seven years in the making!

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]]> We conclude our three part series on the famed Oakmont Country Club with our special guest, Oakmont Historian, Dave Moore. We kick off today's show with the 1962 US Open and a generational rivalry and we end our final Oakmont special discussing the amazing collection of antiquities within Oakmont's collection.

Thank you for joining us on this journey that has been seven years in the making!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+G6NaQoUM ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 134: TGH 134: The History of Oakmont, Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/134 c024b131-39b1-4841-bdff-68d32277defa Sun, 01 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 134 TGH 134: The History of Oakmont, Part 2 full 7 TalkinGolf Productions We are proud to bring you Part 2 of our three-part series on the storied history of Oakmont Country Club. In this episode we are joined once again by Oakmont Historian, Dave Moore, as we dive into the early major championships that helped shape Oakmont's legendary status. From iconic victories to lost trophies to unforgettable drama, we explore the moments and players that defined one of golf's most revered venues. 1:23:05 false We are proud to bring you Part 2 of our three-part series on the storied history of Oakmont Country Club. In this episode we are joined once again by Oakmont Historian, Dave Moore, as we dive into the early major championships that helped shape Oakmont's legendary status. From iconic victories to lost trophies to unforgettable drama, we explore the moments and players that defined one of golf's most revered venues.

]]> US Open, Golf History, Golf, Oakmont, Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, USGA We are proud to bring you Part 2 of our three-part series on the storied history of Oakmont Country Club. In this episode we are joined once again by Oakmont Historian, Dave Moore, as we dive into the early major championships that helped shape Oakmont's legendary status. From iconic victories to lost trophies to unforgettable drama, we explore the moments and players that defined one of golf's most revered venues.

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]]> We are proud to bring you Part 2 of our three-part series on the storied history of Oakmont Country Club. In this episode we are joined once again by Oakmont Historian, Dave Moore, as we dive into the early major championships that helped shape Oakmont's legendary status. From iconic victories to lost trophies to unforgettable drama, we explore the moments and players that defined one of golf's most revered venues.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+b3uORiDN ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 133: TGH 133: The History of Oakmont: Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/133 922012bb-e8cb-4cdd-a82d-959fdf14bf34 Fri, 16 May 2025 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 133 TGH 133: The History of Oakmont: Part 1 full 7 TalkinGolf Productions In this first installment of our deep dive into the storied history of Oakmont Country Club, we're joined by club historian Dave Moore to explore Oakmont's formative years - before the US Opens, before the national spotlight. We uncover the vision of founder HC Fownes, the bold architectural principles that shaped the course, and how Oakmont's fierce identity was forged long before it became a championship icon. This is the origin story of one of golf's most revered venues. 51:24 false In this first installment of our deep dive into the storied history of Oakmont Country Club, we're joined by club historian Dave Moore to explore Oakmont's formative years - before the US Opens, before the national spotlight. We uncover the vision of founder HC Fownes, the bold architectural principles that shaped the course, and how Oakmont's fierce identity was forged long before it became a championship icon. This is the origin story of one of golf's most revered venues.

]]> US Open, Golf, Oakmont, 2025 US Open, Golf Major, Top 100 Golf, Golf History In this first installment of our deep dive into the storied history of Oakmont Country Club, we're joined by club historian Dave Moore to explore Oakmont's formative years - before the US Opens, before the national spotlight. We uncover the vision of founder HC Fownes, the bold architectural principles that shaped the course, and how Oakmont's fierce identity was forged long before it became a championship icon. This is the origin story of one of golf's most revered venues.

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]]> In this first installment of our deep dive into the storied history of Oakmont Country Club, we're joined by club historian Dave Moore to explore Oakmont's formative years - before the US Opens, before the national spotlight. We uncover the vision of founder HC Fownes, the bold architectural principles that shaped the course, and how Oakmont's fierce identity was forged long before it became a championship icon. This is the origin story of one of golf's most revered venues.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+LgpnW-cb ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 132: TGH 132: They Won For Everyone https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/132 408f7621-cb58-474d-a5f8-2a7aafcf8335 Sun, 11 May 2025 18:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 132 TGH 132: They Won For Everyone full 7 TalkinGolf Productions The week leading into the 2025 PGA Championship, I thought I would reshare one of our fan favorite podcasts titled, "They Won for Everyone." This podcast tells the story of golf's systematic discrimination and the events that led to the striking of the PGA's Caucasian Clause. Next week the TalkinGolf History podcast will have a brand new podcast on the History of James Braid. For the US Open we will cover the History of Oakmont Country Club. 26:28 false The week leading into the 2025 PGA Championship, I thought I would reshare one of our fan favorite podcasts titled, "They Won for Everyone." This podcast tells the story of golf's systematic discrimination and the events that led to the striking of the PGA's Caucasian Clause.

Next week the TalkinGolf History podcast will have a brand new podcast on the History of James Braid.

For the US Open we will cover the History of Oakmont Country Club.

]]> PGA Championship, Golf History, Caucasian Clause, Golf Majors, Golf The week leading into the 2025 PGA Championship, I thought I would reshare one of our fan favorite podcasts titled, "They Won for Everyone." This podcast tells the story of golf's systematic discrimination and the events that led to the striking of the PGA's Caucasian Clause.

Next week the TalkinGolf History podcast will have a brand new podcast on the History of James Braid.

For the US Open we will cover the History of Oakmont Country Club.

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]]> The week leading into the 2025 PGA Championship, I thought I would reshare one of our fan favorite podcasts titled, "They Won for Everyone." This podcast tells the story of golf's systematic discrimination and the events that led to the striking of the PGA's Caucasian Clause.

Next week the TalkinGolf History podcast will have a brand new podcast on the History of James Braid.

For the US Open we will cover the History of Oakmont Country Club.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+PNBa6jU5 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 131: TGH 131: The Top 100 Golfers https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/131 145ea582-0784-4e73-8034-ca31ab942d33 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 131 TGH 131: The Top 100 Golfers full 7 TalkinGolf Productions Today on the podcast I interview author Michael Arkush about his new book, The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All-Time. I think you will really enjoy this show - we took a slightly different route and focused on some of the lesser known golfers and in the end I debate Michael a bit on his Top 10. Listen to the podcast and let me know what you think - who is in your Top 10 of all-time? Let me know on twitter @shistorians 51:09 false Today on the podcast I interview author Michael Arkush about his new book, The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All-Time.
I think you will really enjoy this show - we took a slightly different route and focused on some of the lesser known golfers and in the end I debate Michael a bit on his Top 10.

Listen to the podcast and let me know what you think - who is in your Top 10 of all-time? Let me know on twitter @shistorians

]]> Golf History, Golf, Top 100 Golfers, USGA, US Open, The Open, Nicklaus, Woods Today on the podcast I interview author Michael Arkush about his new book, The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All-Time.
I think you will really enjoy this show - we took a slightly different route and focused on some of the lesser known golfers and in the end I debate Michael a bit on his Top 10.

Listen to the podcast and let me know what you think - who is in your Top 10 of all-time? Let me know on twitter @shistorians

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]]> Today on the podcast I interview author Michael Arkush about his new book, The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All-Time.
I think you will really enjoy this show - we took a slightly different route and focused on some of the lesser known golfers and in the end I debate Michael a bit on his Top 10.

Listen to the podcast and let me know what you think - who is in your Top 10 of all-time? Let me know on twitter @shistorians

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+v5DUpjzS ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 130: TGH 130: The Hidden History of the Masters https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/130 287f7b58-e188-411e-86aa-e43c78112bfe Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 130 TGH 130: The Hidden History of the Masters full 7 TalkinGolf Productions Episode #130 is this year's Masters podcast and boy do we have a doozy! On today's podcast we are joined by Augusta Historian, Greg Lamb and we are going to take you inside the gates of Augusta National, inside the clubhouse and share with you some of the great relics of Augusta National's past. There are things we are about to discuss that I would bet not every Augusta National member knows about - in short you are in for a real treat! 45:07 false Episode #130 is this year's Masters podcast and boy do we have a doozy!

On today's podcast we are joined by Augusta Historian, Greg Lamb and we are going to take you inside the gates of Augusta National, inside the clubhouse and share with you some of the great relics of Augusta National's past. There are things we are about to discuss that I would bet not every Augusta National member knows about - in short you are in for a real treat!

]]> The Masters, Golf History, Bobby Jones, Golf Artifacts, Augusta National Episode #130 is this year's Masters podcast and boy do we have a doozy!

On today's podcast we are joined by Augusta Historian, Greg Lamb and we are going to take you inside the gates of Augusta National, inside the clubhouse and share with you some of the great relics of Augusta National's past. There are things we are about to discuss that I would bet not every Augusta National member knows about - in short you are in for a real treat!

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]]> Episode #130 is this year's Masters podcast and boy do we have a doozy!

On today's podcast we are joined by Augusta Historian, Greg Lamb and we are going to take you inside the gates of Augusta National, inside the clubhouse and share with you some of the great relics of Augusta National's past. There are things we are about to discuss that I would bet not every Augusta National member knows about - in short you are in for a real treat!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+Qbrv_h3v ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 129: TGH 129: Matchless with Stephen Proctor https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/129 e6181f4a-1e67-461d-85ba-450fa22eb3d9 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 129 TGH 129: Matchless with Stephen Proctor full 7 TalkinGolf Productions Stephen Proctor's latest book, Matchless" is due out October of 2025 and in it he makes an argument for the match piting USA's Glenna Collett vs the UK's Joyce Wethered going down as the Match of the Century. These two Titans of the Green propelled the women's game into the international spotlight and laid the groundwork for what would become the LPGA Tour. Matchless marks Stephen's third golf history book and quite frankly its a trilogy that every golf history lover needs to have on their shelves. We hope you enjoy this preview of MATCHLESS! 1:10:04 false Stephen Proctor's latest book, Matchless" is due out October of 2025 and in it he makes an argument for the match piting USA's Glenna Collett vs the UK's Joyce Wethered going down as the Match of the Century. These two Titans of the Green propelled the women's game into the international spotlight and laid the groundwork for what would become the LPGA Tour.

Matchless marks Stephen's third golf history book and quite frankly its a trilogy that every golf history lover needs to have on their shelves.

We hope you enjoy this preview of MATCHLESS!

]]> Golf, Golf History, St Andrews, Collett, Wethered, Bobby Jones Stephen Proctor's latest book, Matchless" is due out October of 2025 and in it he makes an argument for the match piting USA's Glenna Collett vs the UK's Joyce Wethered going down as the Match of the Century. These two Titans of the Green propelled the women's game into the international spotlight and laid the groundwork for what would become the LPGA Tour.

Matchless marks Stephen's third golf history book and quite frankly its a trilogy that every golf history lover needs to have on their shelves.

We hope you enjoy this preview of MATCHLESS!

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]]> Stephen Proctor's latest book, Matchless" is due out October of 2025 and in it he makes an argument for the match piting USA's Glenna Collett vs the UK's Joyce Wethered going down as the Match of the Century. These two Titans of the Green propelled the women's game into the international spotlight and laid the groundwork for what would become the LPGA Tour.

Matchless marks Stephen's third golf history book and quite frankly its a trilogy that every golf history lover needs to have on their shelves.

We hope you enjoy this preview of MATCHLESS!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+_DOJt7P2 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 128: TGH 128: The History of Allan Robertson https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/128 f415c5dc-e19d-45fe-ac3d-c3fac2f70e8c Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:15:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 128 TGH 128: The History of Allan Robertson full 7 TalkinGolf Productions I’m thrilled to introduce a podcast that has been on my mind for seven years. Allan Robertson, the King of Clubs and the original Champion Golfer, is one of golf’s most fascinating yet untold stories, until now. I’m deeply grateful to Bill Williams for igniting this journey and to Roger McStravick for bringing it to completion. For the next hour and a half, let me borrow your ears. I promise you’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be captivated by the legend who has long waited in the shadows. If you’re in North America, you can purchase Roger McStravick’s book, Allan Robertson: The King of Clubs, at Auld Grey Toun Golf Books & Collectibles: www.auldgreytoungolf.com. 1:38:12 false I’m thrilled to introduce a podcast that has been on my mind for seven years. Allan Robertson, the King of Clubs and the original Champion Golfer, is one of golf’s most fascinating yet untold stories, until now. I’m deeply grateful to Bill Williams for igniting this journey and to Roger McStravick for bringing it to completion.

For the next hour and a half, let me borrow your ears. I promise you’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be captivated by the legend who has long waited in the shadows.

If you’re in North America, you can purchase Roger McStravick’s book, Allan Robertson: The King of Clubs, at Auld Grey Toun Golf Books & Collectibles: www.auldgreytoungolf.com.

]]> Allan Robertson, Golf, Golf History, R&A, St Andrews, Old Tom Morris I’m thrilled to introduce a podcast that has been on my mind for seven years. Allan Robertson, the King of Clubs and the original Champion Golfer, is one of golf’s most fascinating yet untold stories, until now. I’m deeply grateful to Bill Williams for igniting this journey and to Roger McStravick for bringing it to completion.

For the next hour and a half, let me borrow your ears. I promise you’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be captivated by the legend who has long waited in the shadows.

If you’re in North America, you can purchase Roger McStravick’s book, Allan Robertson: The King of Clubs, at Auld Grey Toun Golf Books & Collectibles: www.auldgreytoungolf.com.

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]]> I’m thrilled to introduce a podcast that has been on my mind for seven years. Allan Robertson, the King of Clubs and the original Champion Golfer, is one of golf’s most fascinating yet untold stories, until now. I’m deeply grateful to Bill Williams for igniting this journey and to Roger McStravick for bringing it to completion.

For the next hour and a half, let me borrow your ears. I promise you’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be captivated by the legend who has long waited in the shadows.

If you’re in North America, you can purchase Roger McStravick’s book, Allan Robertson: The King of Clubs, at Auld Grey Toun Golf Books & Collectibles: www.auldgreytoungolf.com.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+BqBoRNET ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 127: TGH 127: The Oldest Golf Society https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/127 a8a6a4ad-be16-4b44-8a2b-3be24ce2edf4 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 127 TGH 127: The Oldest Golf Society full 7 TalkinGolf Productions I wish I could take credit for this wonderful podcast, but it is brought to us by our friends at the Top 100 Clubhouse Podcast. This is a brilliant podcaston the history of golf's oldest golfing society, Royal Burgess. Make sure to check out their podcast! 32:19 false I wish I could take credit for this wonderful podcast, but it is brought to us by our friends at the Top 100 Clubhouse Podcast. This is a brilliant podcaston the history of golf's oldest golfing society, Royal Burgess.

Make sure to check out their podcast!

]]> Oldest Golf, Royal Burgess, Golf, Golf History I wish I could take credit for this wonderful podcast, but it is brought to us by our friends at the Top 100 Clubhouse Podcast. This is a brilliant podcaston the history of golf's oldest golfing society, Royal Burgess.

Make sure to check out their podcast!

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]]> I wish I could take credit for this wonderful podcast, but it is brought to us by our friends at the Top 100 Clubhouse Podcast. This is a brilliant podcaston the history of golf's oldest golfing society, Royal Burgess.

Make sure to check out their podcast!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+eVvH22Hp ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 125: TGH 125: Short Stories https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/125 ad37fdb2-b973-44c8-87b2-8faadc2c92cf Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 125 TGH 125: Short Stories full 6 TalkinGolf Productions I thought we could finish out the year with five short golf history stories. Five amazing stories that are likely too short to be a full length podcast. The Five Stories: 1. How the Western Golf Association Almost Convinced the USGA to Change Their Name 2. How a Newspaper Misprint May Have Cost a Golfer a Major 3. A Mental Lapse in the 1950 US Open Playoff 4. The Quirky Story of the First Playoff in Major Championship History 5. The Golfer Who Refused to Win a Major Delightful and short stories sure to entertain. Happy New Year Everyone! 18:43 false I thought we could finish out the year with five short golf history stories.
Five amazing stories that are likely too short to be a full length podcast.

The Five Stories:

  1. How the Western Golf Association Almost Convinced the USGA to Change Their Name
  2. How a Newspaper Misprint May Have Cost a Golfer a Major
  3. A Mental Lapse in the 1950 US Open Playoff
  4. The Quirky Story of the First Playoff in Major Championship History
  5. The Golfer Who Refused to Win a Major

Delightful and short stories sure to entertain. Happy New Year Everyone!

]]> Golf History, Golf, USGA, US Open, The Open, St Andrews, Short Stories I thought we could finish out the year with five short golf history stories.
Five amazing stories that are likely too short to be a full length podcast.

The Five Stories:

  1. How the Western Golf Association Almost Convinced the USGA to Change Their Name
  2. How a Newspaper Misprint May Have Cost a Golfer a Major
  3. A Mental Lapse in the 1950 US Open Playoff
  4. The Quirky Story of the First Playoff in Major Championship History
  5. The Golfer Who Refused to Win a Major

Delightful and short stories sure to entertain. Happy New Year Everyone!

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]]> I thought we could finish out the year with five short golf history stories.
Five amazing stories that are likely too short to be a full length podcast.

The Five Stories:

  1. How the Western Golf Association Almost Convinced the USGA to Change Their Name
  2. How a Newspaper Misprint May Have Cost a Golfer a Major
  3. A Mental Lapse in the 1950 US Open Playoff
  4. The Quirky Story of the First Playoff in Major Championship History
  5. The Golfer Who Refused to Win a Major

Delightful and short stories sure to entertain. Happy New Year Everyone!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+UrFlDEN3 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 124: TGH 124: The Tiger Slam https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/124 201f69c5-c030-4a36-b84e-d0dd6452fe52 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 124 TGH 124: The Tiger Slam full 6 TalkinGolf Productions Today on the show we are joined by author, Kevin Cook to discuss his new book: The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played. This show will go down as an instant classic - an unbelievable journey to Tiger's most dominant stretch of golf. A special thanks to Simon and Schuster for connecting me with Kevin Cook. 1:03:04 false Today on the show we are joined by author, Kevin Cook to discuss his new book: The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played. This show will go down as an instant classic - an unbelievable journey to Tiger's most dominant stretch of golf.

A special thanks to Simon and Schuster for connecting me with Kevin Cook.

]]> Tiger Woods, Grand Slam, Tiger Slam, Golf, Golf History Today on the show we are joined by author, Kevin Cook to discuss his new book: The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played. This show will go down as an instant classic - an unbelievable journey to Tiger's most dominant stretch of golf.

A special thanks to Simon and Schuster for connecting me with Kevin Cook.

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]]> Today on the show we are joined by author, Kevin Cook to discuss his new book: The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played. This show will go down as an instant classic - an unbelievable journey to Tiger's most dominant stretch of golf.

A special thanks to Simon and Schuster for connecting me with Kevin Cook.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+o-jJCK4m ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 123: TGH 123: The History of Scotty Cameron, Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/123 4166f65a-98d4-440b-89d7-9090d78b3ff2 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 123 TGH 123: The History of Scotty Cameron, Part 2 full 6 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History #123 and Part 2 of the History of Scotty Cameron. We start this episode discussing the partnership with Titleist and jump into Tiger Woods and his famous Scotty Cameron putter which has won 14 of his 15 majors. We end the episode discussing the collectibility of Scotty Cameron putters and what to look for in an investment. If you havent done so already consider joining up for our free weekly newsletter, the SOCIETY. You can sign up for free at Thesocietyofgolfhistorians.beehiiv.com/subscibe 54:17 false TalkinGolf History #123 and Part 2 of the History of Scotty Cameron.
We start this episode discussing the partnership with Titleist and jump into Tiger Woods and his famous Scotty Cameron putter which has won 14 of his 15 majors. We end the episode discussing the collectibility of Scotty Cameron putters and what to look for in an investment.

If you havent done so already consider joining up for our free weekly newsletter, the SOCIETY.
You can sign up for free at Thesocietyofgolfhistorians.beehiiv.com/subscibe

]]> Scotty Cameron, Putters. Golf History, Golf, Titleist, Tiger Woods TalkinGolf History #123 and Part 2 of the History of Scotty Cameron.
We start this episode discussing the partnership with Titleist and jump into Tiger Woods and his famous Scotty Cameron putter which has won 14 of his 15 majors. We end the episode discussing the collectibility of Scotty Cameron putters and what to look for in an investment.

If you havent done so already consider joining up for our free weekly newsletter, the SOCIETY.
You can sign up for free at Thesocietyofgolfhistorians.beehiiv.com/subscibe

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]]> TalkinGolf History #123 and Part 2 of the History of Scotty Cameron.
We start this episode discussing the partnership with Titleist and jump into Tiger Woods and his famous Scotty Cameron putter which has won 14 of his 15 majors. We end the episode discussing the collectibility of Scotty Cameron putters and what to look for in an investment.

If you havent done so already consider joining up for our free weekly newsletter, the SOCIETY.
You can sign up for free at Thesocietyofgolfhistorians.beehiiv.com/subscibe

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+vB2zUXsE ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 122: TGH 122: The History of Scotty Cameron, Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/122 2fa14d76-2587-4410-858e-73e1af3dd406 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 122 TGH 122: The History of Scotty Cameron, Part 1 full 6 TalkinGolf Productions I thought you might enjoy a little history that you might carry around in your golf bag. This is a two part podcast on the History of Scotty Cameron - arguably the most famous clubmaker in the history of the game of golf. Our guest for today's show is Scotty Cameron expert and collector, Bill Vogeney who's friends call him "Vog" (pronounced Vogue). I know you will thoroughly enjoy this two part series on Scotty Cameron. As always let me know your thoughts on twitter. My handle is @shistorians. If you haven't yet, please consider signing up for our free history newsletter. You can sign up at: TheSocietyofGolfHistorians.beehiiv.com/subscribe 58:17 false I thought you might enjoy a little history that you might carry around in your golf bag. This is a two part podcast on the History of Scotty Cameron - arguably the most famous clubmaker in the history of the game of golf.

Our guest for today's show is Scotty Cameron expert and collector, Bill Vogeney who's friends call him "Vog" (pronounced Vogue). I know you will thoroughly enjoy this two part series on Scotty Cameron.
As always let me know your thoughts on twitter. My handle is @shistorians.

If you haven't yet, please consider signing up for our free history newsletter. You can sign up at: TheSocietyofGolfHistorians.beehiiv.com/subscribe

]]> Golf, Golf History, Scotty Cameron, Scotty Putters, Putters I thought you might enjoy a little history that you might carry around in your golf bag. This is a two part podcast on the History of Scotty Cameron - arguably the most famous clubmaker in the history of the game of golf.

Our guest for today's show is Scotty Cameron expert and collector, Bill Vogeney who's friends call him "Vog" (pronounced Vogue). I know you will thoroughly enjoy this two part series on Scotty Cameron.
As always let me know your thoughts on twitter. My handle is @shistorians.

If you haven't yet, please consider signing up for our free history newsletter. You can sign up at: TheSocietyofGolfHistorians.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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]]> I thought you might enjoy a little history that you might carry around in your golf bag. This is a two part podcast on the History of Scotty Cameron - arguably the most famous clubmaker in the history of the game of golf.

Our guest for today's show is Scotty Cameron expert and collector, Bill Vogeney who's friends call him "Vog" (pronounced Vogue). I know you will thoroughly enjoy this two part series on Scotty Cameron.
As always let me know your thoughts on twitter. My handle is @shistorians.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+5pa4ClqE ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 121: TGH 121: The History & Restoration of Interlachen CC https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/121 5277cfc6-72da-4b73-8cd9-5b0a90823002 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 121 TGH 121: The History & Restoration of Interlachen CC full 6 TalkinGolf Productions Interlachen CC is one of America's great golf courses and it has been a great host to some of golf histories great moments. Today on the podcast we are blessed to be joined by golf course architect, Andrew Green, who will discuss the amazing reno-restoration of Interlachen CC. Andrew's wonderful interview will be intertwined with the golf history of Interlachen as told by two of their historians - Jim Hicks and Brad Sherman. Its an amazing golf podcast with a couple of unsolved mysteries. Trust me you will love it! 1:18:04 false Interlachen CC is one of America's great golf courses and it has been a great host to some of golf histories great moments. Today on the podcast we are blessed to be joined by golf course architect, Andrew Green, who will discuss the amazing reno-restoration of Interlachen CC. Andrew's wonderful interview will be intertwined with the golf history of Interlachen as told by two of their historians - Jim Hicks and Brad Sherman.

Its an amazing golf podcast with a couple of unsolved mysteries. Trust me you will love it!

]]> Interlachen, golf history, golf, Bobby Jones, US Open, LPGA, MINNESOTA GOLF Interlachen CC is one of America's great golf courses and it has been a great host to some of golf histories great moments. Today on the podcast we are blessed to be joined by golf course architect, Andrew Green, who will discuss the amazing reno-restoration of Interlachen CC. Andrew's wonderful interview will be intertwined with the golf history of Interlachen as told by two of their historians - Jim Hicks and Brad Sherman.

Its an amazing golf podcast with a couple of unsolved mysteries. Trust me you will love it!

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]]> Interlachen CC is one of America's great golf courses and it has been a great host to some of golf histories great moments. Today on the podcast we are blessed to be joined by golf course architect, Andrew Green, who will discuss the amazing reno-restoration of Interlachen CC. Andrew's wonderful interview will be intertwined with the golf history of Interlachen as told by two of their historians - Jim Hicks and Brad Sherman.

Its an amazing golf podcast with a couple of unsolved mysteries. Trust me you will love it!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+iKAHOiO8 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 120: TGH 120: A Historic Trip to Scotland https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/120 06b796c4-35df-4466-9274-f22df52e680b Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:30:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 120 TGH 120: A Historic Trip to Scotland full 6 TalkinGolf Productions The Society of Golf Historians is flying to Scotland in August of 2025 and we want you to join us! Today on the show we are joined by the President and Co-Founder of PerryGolf, Gordon Dalgleish, who shares the early history of PerryGolf and how it was one of the early pioneers in the golf travel industry. Gordon and I then pivot to discuss The Society of Golf Historians Trip to Scotland with Gordon providing some color into some of the Open's most famous venues. The trip will be unlike any other - PerryGolf is scheduling the golf, hotels and travel accomodations and I am scheduling the extracurriculars which include walking tours of St Andrews, a live recording of the TalkinGolf History Podcast and some things I dont want to share in the media (but will be amazing). 47:14 false The Society of Golf Historians is flying to Scotland in August of 2025 and we want you to join us!

Today on the show we are joined by the President and Co-Founder of PerryGolf, Gordon Dalgleish, who shares the early history of PerryGolf and how it was one of the early pioneers in the golf travel industry.

Gordon and I then pivot to discuss The Society of Golf Historians Trip to Scotland with Gordon providing some color into some of the Open's most famous venues.

The trip will be unlike any other - PerryGolf is scheduling the golf, hotels and travel accomodations and I am scheduling the extracurriculars which include walking tours of St Andrews, a live recording of the TalkinGolf History Podcast and some things I dont want to share in the media (but will be amazing).

]]> Golf, Golf History, The Open, Scotland, St Andrews, Royal Troon, PerryGolf The Society of Golf Historians is flying to Scotland in August of 2025 and we want you to join us!

Today on the show we are joined by the President and Co-Founder of PerryGolf, Gordon Dalgleish, who shares the early history of PerryGolf and how it was one of the early pioneers in the golf travel industry.

Gordon and I then pivot to discuss The Society of Golf Historians Trip to Scotland with Gordon providing some color into some of the Open's most famous venues.

The trip will be unlike any other - PerryGolf is scheduling the golf, hotels and travel accomodations and I am scheduling the extracurriculars which include walking tours of St Andrews, a live recording of the TalkinGolf History Podcast and some things I dont want to share in the media (but will be amazing).

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]]> The Society of Golf Historians is flying to Scotland in August of 2025 and we want you to join us!

Today on the show we are joined by the President and Co-Founder of PerryGolf, Gordon Dalgleish, who shares the early history of PerryGolf and how it was one of the early pioneers in the golf travel industry.

Gordon and I then pivot to discuss The Society of Golf Historians Trip to Scotland with Gordon providing some color into some of the Open's most famous venues.

The trip will be unlike any other - PerryGolf is scheduling the golf, hotels and travel accomodations and I am scheduling the extracurriculars which include walking tours of St Andrews, a live recording of the TalkinGolf History Podcast and some things I dont want to share in the media (but will be amazing).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+IxaZnKm3 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 119: TGH 119: The History of Calvin Peete https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/119 c8ea795d-1e94-40c5-9569-c00bbfe657bf Sun, 07 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 119 TGH 119: The History of Calvin Peete full 6 TalkinGolf Productions When you think of the American Dream - that wonderful tale of a rags to riches story - few can beat the story of Calvin Peete. From climbing into trees in orchards, to shattering his elbow, to becoming a pool shark , then a golf hustler to a Vardon Trophy winner, and Players Champion on the PGA Tour - Calvin's story is a tale of the struggle to become someone in this world. This podcast was only made possible by Gordon Hobson and his wonderful book, Calvin Peete, Golf's Forgotten Star. 1:04:12 false When you think of the American Dream - that wonderful tale of a rags to riches story - few can beat the story of Calvin Peete. From climbing into trees in orchards, to shattering his elbow, to becoming a pool shark , then a golf hustler to a Vardon Trophy winner, and Players Champion on the PGA Tour - Calvin's story is a tale of the struggle to become someone in this world.

This podcast was only made possible by Gordon Hobson and his wonderful book, Calvin Peete, Golf's Forgotten Star.

]]> Calvin Peete, PGA Tour, Players Championship, Golf, Golf History When you think of the American Dream - that wonderful tale of a rags to riches story - few can beat the story of Calvin Peete. From climbing into trees in orchards, to shattering his elbow, to becoming a pool shark , then a golf hustler to a Vardon Trophy winner, and Players Champion on the PGA Tour - Calvin's story is a tale of the struggle to become someone in this world.

This podcast was only made possible by Gordon Hobson and his wonderful book, Calvin Peete, Golf's Forgotten Star.

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]]> When you think of the American Dream - that wonderful tale of a rags to riches story - few can beat the story of Calvin Peete. From climbing into trees in orchards, to shattering his elbow, to becoming a pool shark , then a golf hustler to a Vardon Trophy winner, and Players Champion on the PGA Tour - Calvin's story is a tale of the struggle to become someone in this world.

This podcast was only made possible by Gordon Hobson and his wonderful book, Calvin Peete, Golf's Forgotten Star.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+mTN8q4TO ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 118: TGH 118: The Gathering at Pinehurst https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/118 fdde1a65-e97e-4e70-a8ce-380386100395 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 118 TGH 118: The Gathering at Pinehurst full 6 TalkinGolf Productions As we close in on the 124th playing of the US Open at Pinehurst, I thought it would be a great time to rollback the podcast to a show we recorded during the pandemic. Recorded and filmed from Golf Club Atlas Headquarters in Pinehurst, NC, this podcast includes the Founder of Golf Club Atlas, Ran Morrisett, Kyle Frantz Golf Design, former President of the Donald Ross Society, Brad Becken, CEO of Story Lounge Film Company and current President of the Donald Ross Society and myself. A great podcast that celebrates Pinehurst and the genius of Donald Ross. 1:44:54 false As we close in on the 124th playing of the US Open at Pinehurst, I thought it would be a great time to rollback the podcast to a show we recorded during the pandemic.

Recorded and filmed from Golf Club Atlas Headquarters in Pinehurst, NC, this podcast includes the Founder of Golf Club Atlas, Ran Morrisett, Kyle Frantz Golf Design, former President of the Donald Ross Society, Brad Becken, CEO of Story Lounge Film Company and current President of the Donald Ross Society and myself.

A great podcast that celebrates Pinehurst and the genius of Donald Ross.

]]> US Open, USGA, Pinehurst, Golf, Golf History, Donald Ross As we close in on the 124th playing of the US Open at Pinehurst, I thought it would be a great time to rollback the podcast to a show we recorded during the pandemic.

Recorded and filmed from Golf Club Atlas Headquarters in Pinehurst, NC, this podcast includes the Founder of Golf Club Atlas, Ran Morrisett, Kyle Frantz Golf Design, former President of the Donald Ross Society, Brad Becken, CEO of Story Lounge Film Company and current President of the Donald Ross Society and myself.

A great podcast that celebrates Pinehurst and the genius of Donald Ross.

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]]> As we close in on the 124th playing of the US Open at Pinehurst, I thought it would be a great time to rollback the podcast to a show we recorded during the pandemic.

Recorded and filmed from Golf Club Atlas Headquarters in Pinehurst, NC, this podcast includes the Founder of Golf Club Atlas, Ran Morrisett, Kyle Frantz Golf Design, former President of the Donald Ross Society, Brad Becken, CEO of Story Lounge Film Company and current President of the Donald Ross Society and myself.

A great podcast that celebrates Pinehurst and the genius of Donald Ross.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+tmibnt2k ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 117: TGH 117: Instruments of Change: Mosk & Sifford https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/117 c62dfd3d-a6e3-4e69-8e82-ddd8e9ea7288 Wed, 22 May 2024 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 117 TGH 117: Instruments of Change: Mosk & Sifford full 6 TalkinGolf Productions We welcome author Peter May back to the podcast to discuss his latest book: "Changing the Course: How Charlie Sifford & Stanley Mosk Integrated the PGA." A wonderful expansion on the DocuPod I recorded years ago by the title: "The Caucasian Clause." Peter May's study of the events that took place between 1896 and 1962 was thorough and tells the story, while not a happy one, of the creation of the PGA, the PGA Tour and the PGA Championship we know today. 58:04 false We welcome author Peter May back to the podcast to discuss his latest book: "Changing the Course: How Charlie Sifford & Stanley Mosk Integrated the PGA."

A wonderful expansion on the DocuPod I recorded years ago by the title: "The Caucasian Clause." Peter May's study of the events that took place between 1896 and 1962 was thorough and tells the story, while not a happy one, of the creation of the PGA, the PGA Tour and the PGA Championship we know today.

]]> pga, pga championship, Charlie Sifford, Stanley Mosk, Golf History We welcome author Peter May back to the podcast to discuss his latest book: "Changing the Course: How Charlie Sifford & Stanley Mosk Integrated the PGA."

A wonderful expansion on the DocuPod I recorded years ago by the title: "The Caucasian Clause." Peter May's study of the events that took place between 1896 and 1962 was thorough and tells the story, while not a happy one, of the creation of the PGA, the PGA Tour and the PGA Championship we know today.

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]]> We welcome author Peter May back to the podcast to discuss his latest book: "Changing the Course: How Charlie Sifford & Stanley Mosk Integrated the PGA."

A wonderful expansion on the DocuPod I recorded years ago by the title: "The Caucasian Clause." Peter May's study of the events that took place between 1896 and 1962 was thorough and tells the story, while not a happy one, of the creation of the PGA, the PGA Tour and the PGA Championship we know today.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+RO8TVKXw ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 116: TGH 116: The Myths of the Masters Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/116 388dded2-7d49-4f6e-95fc-0ffdad2390d1 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 116 TGH 116: The Myths of the Masters Part 2 full 6 TalkinGolf Productions We welcome back Golf Historian, Greg Lamb for the second part of this two part podcast - "The Myths of the Masters.' We started part 1 talking about assassinations and we end this podcast with the possible location of both the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail - can you name another podcast with this much range? Tune in - and enjoy some good stories sprinkled in with some great golf history. If you haven't yet sign up for our free weekly newsletter: The SOCIETY Newsletter. Subscibe here: https://thesocietyofgolfhistorians.beehiiv.com/subscribe 52:01 false We welcome back Golf Historian, Greg Lamb for the second part of this two part podcast - "The Myths of the Masters.'

We started part 1 talking about assassinations and we end this podcast with the possible location of both the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail - can you name another podcast with this much range?

Tune in - and enjoy some good stories, sprinkled in with some great golf history.

If you haven't yet sign up for our free weekly newsletter: The SOCIETY Newsletter.

Subscibe here: https://thesocietyofgolfhistorians.beehiiv.com/subscribe

]]> The Masters, Golf, Golf History, Augusta National, Green Jacket, Holy Grail We welcome back Golf Historian, Greg Lamb for the second part of this two part podcast - "The Myths of the Masters.'

We started part 1 talking about assassinations and we end this podcast with the possible location of both the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail - can you name another podcast with this much range?

Tune in - and enjoy some good stories, sprinkled in with some great golf history.

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Subscibe here: https://thesocietyofgolfhistorians.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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]]> We welcome back Golf Historian, Greg Lamb for the second part of this two part podcast - "The Myths of the Masters.'

We started part 1 talking about assassinations and we end this podcast with the possible location of both the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail - can you name another podcast with this much range?

Tune in - and enjoy some good stories, sprinkled in with some great golf history.

If you haven't yet sign up for our free weekly newsletter: The SOCIETY Newsletter.

Subscibe here: https://thesocietyofgolfhistorians.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+oyrlVfjS ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 115: TGH 115: The Myths of the Masters Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/115 d4a41ba7-64ea-4faa-83b7-4a3ee03b3ca1 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 115 TGH 115: The Myths of the Masters Part 1 full 6 TalkinGolf Productions This show is dedicated to proving or disproving some of the many myths that surround Augusta National and the Masters. We welcome back golf historian, Greg Lamb who joined us last year for our show: "Before Augusta National." This show will be a two part podcast. Please enjoy the lighthearted story telling of "The Myths of the Masters." 48:22 false This show is dedicated to proving or disproving some of the many myths that surround Augusta National and the Masters. We welcome back golf historian, Greg Lamb who joined us last year for our show: "Before Augusta National."

This show will be a two part podcast. Please enjoy the lighthearted story telling of "The Myths of the Masters."

]]> This show is dedicated to proving or disproving some of the many myths that surround Augusta National and the Masters. We welcome back golf historian, Greg Lamb who joined us last year for our show: "Before Augusta National."

This show will be a two part podcast. Please enjoy the lighthearted story telling of "The Myths of the Masters."

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]]> This show is dedicated to proving or disproving some of the many myths that surround Augusta National and the Masters. We welcome back golf historian, Greg Lamb who joined us last year for our show: "Before Augusta National."

This show will be a two part podcast. Please enjoy the lighthearted story telling of "The Myths of the Masters."

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+5Z09M3HL ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 114: TGH 114: VaughnCon III: Defending Your Course https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/114 c7cb6f79-72ed-472d-bfdf-1326b5c42f59 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 114 TGH 114: VaughnCon III: Defending Your Course full 6 TalkinGolf Productions Welcome to season 6 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast- I sincerely apologize for the delay to kick off this new exciting season. Today we have a special show...another edition of VaughnCon where we get extremely blunt on our golf course architcture takes. This is a jointly owned podcast between TalkinGolf History, the Donald Ross Society and Golf Club Atlas. Our special guest today is Jason Straka of Fry-Straka Design. 43:50 false Welcome to season 6 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast- I sincerely apologize for the delay to kick off this new exciting season. Today we have a special show...another edition of VaughnCon where we get extremely blunt on our golf course architcture takes. This is a jointly owned podcast between TalkinGolf History, the Donald Ross Society and Golf Club Atlas. Our special guest today is Jason Straka of Fry-Straka Design.

]]> Golf, Golf Course Architecture, Golf History, Donald Ross, Belleair, Jason Straka, Welcome to season 6 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast- I sincerely apologize for the delay to kick off this new exciting season. Today we have a special show...another edition of VaughnCon where we get extremely blunt on our golf course architcture takes. This is a jointly owned podcast between TalkinGolf History, the Donald Ross Society and Golf Club Atlas. Our special guest today is Jason Straka of Fry-Straka Design.

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]]> Welcome to season 6 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast- I sincerely apologize for the delay to kick off this new exciting season. Today we have a special show...another edition of VaughnCon where we get extremely blunt on our golf course architcture takes. This is a jointly owned podcast between TalkinGolf History, the Donald Ross Society and Golf Club Atlas. Our special guest today is Jason Straka of Fry-Straka Design.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+mpQ1qzQ5 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 113: TGH 113: The Golffice https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/113 1268cd47-aa3c-47fe-b519-ba24eaa7c4b7 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 113 TGH 113: The Golffice full 5 TalkinGolf Productions Someone of you asked for it and now all of you have to live with it;) Episode #113 dives into my mini-museum known lovingly as the Golffice. I break down my history with these historical items - tell a bit of their backstory and answer listener questions on how to build your own collection and the rehashing some of my terrible mistakes..."yes I could have bought Ben Hogan's clubs 15 years ago and would have made a profit of $350,000 had I sold them today." The Golffice is my happy place and now I am going to share it with all of you. 1:07:26 false Someone of you asked for it and now all of you have to live with it;) Episode #113 dives into my mini-museum known lovingly as the Golffice. I break down my history with these historical items - tell a bit of their backstory and answer listener questions on how to build your own collection and the rehashing some of my terrible mistakes..."yes I could have bought Ben Hogan's clubs 15 years ago and would have made a profit of $350,000 had I sold them today."

The Golffice is my happy place and now I am going to share it with all of you.

]]> golf history, golffice, us open, open championship, St Andrews, golf, golf museum Someone of you asked for it and now all of you have to live with it;) Episode #113 dives into my mini-museum known lovingly as the Golffice. I break down my history with these historical items - tell a bit of their backstory and answer listener questions on how to build your own collection and the rehashing some of my terrible mistakes..."yes I could have bought Ben Hogan's clubs 15 years ago and would have made a profit of $350,000 had I sold them today."

The Golffice is my happy place and now I am going to share it with all of you.

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]]> Someone of you asked for it and now all of you have to live with it;) Episode #113 dives into my mini-museum known lovingly as the Golffice. I break down my history with these historical items - tell a bit of their backstory and answer listener questions on how to build your own collection and the rehashing some of my terrible mistakes..."yes I could have bought Ben Hogan's clubs 15 years ago and would have made a profit of $350,000 had I sold them today."

The Golffice is my happy place and now I am going to share it with all of you.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+tvk0ZKFS ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 112: TGH 112: The Restoration of Cobbs Creek https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/112 e33c9126-ff21-4fbe-8312-83d4781a4da1 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 112 TGH 112: The Restoration of Cobbs Creek full 5 TalkinGolf Productions It didnt get a lot of press a couple of months ago, but the restoration of the famed Cobbs Creek Golf Course is underway in Philadelphia. This public golf course was once one of the shining lights of public golf when it was designed and with Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner on their dozers, I wouldnt bet against Cobbs Creek becoming a beacon for how cities can embrace their public golf courses. What gets lost in this big story is how the dreams of two men (Cirba and Bausch) are about to come true. This is a story of how passion can overcome all odds. 1:19:57 false It didnt get a lot of press a couple of months ago, but the restoration of the famed Cobbs Creek Golf Course is underway in Philadelphia. This public golf course was once one of the shining lights of public golf when it was designed and with Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner on their dozers, I wouldnt bet against Cobbs Creek becoming a beacon for how cities can embrace their public golf courses.

What gets lost in this big story is how the dreams of two men (Cirba and Bausch) are about to come true. This is a story of how passion can overcome all odds.

]]> Cobbs Creek, Golf History, Golf, Philadelphia Golf, Gil Hanse, Golf Course Architecture It didnt get a lot of press a couple of months ago, but the restoration of the famed Cobbs Creek Golf Course is underway in Philadelphia. This public golf course was once one of the shining lights of public golf when it was designed and with Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner on their dozers, I wouldnt bet against Cobbs Creek becoming a beacon for how cities can embrace their public golf courses.

What gets lost in this big story is how the dreams of two men (Cirba and Bausch) are about to come true. This is a story of how passion can overcome all odds.

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]]> It didnt get a lot of press a couple of months ago, but the restoration of the famed Cobbs Creek Golf Course is underway in Philadelphia. This public golf course was once one of the shining lights of public golf when it was designed and with Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner on their dozers, I wouldnt bet against Cobbs Creek becoming a beacon for how cities can embrace their public golf courses.

What gets lost in this big story is how the dreams of two men (Cirba and Bausch) are about to come true. This is a story of how passion can overcome all odds.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+ZDJ4Nhhk ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 111: TGH 111: The History of LIV Golf https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/111 ac7680b6-789b-44eb-b80d-04e4f7d7121c Sun, 29 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 111 TGH 111: The History of LIV Golf full 5 TalkinGolf Productions The History of LIV Golf shares the early history of this rebel golf tour that whether you like it or hate it has changed the professional game of golf. We are joined on the podcast by journalist and author, Alan Shipnuck to discuss his new book, "LIV and Let Die." 1:13:09 false The History of LIV Golf shares the early history of this rebel golf tour that whether you like it or hate it has changed the professional game of golf. We are joined on the podcast by journalist and author, Alan Shipnuck to discuss his new book, "LIV and Let Die."

]]> LIV Golf, PGA Tour, Alan Shipnuck, Golf, Golf History The History of LIV Golf shares the early history of this rebel golf tour that whether you like it or hate it has changed the professional game of golf. We are joined on the podcast by journalist and author, Alan Shipnuck to discuss his new book, "LIV and Let Die."

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]]> The History of LIV Golf shares the early history of this rebel golf tour that whether you like it or hate it has changed the professional game of golf. We are joined on the podcast by journalist and author, Alan Shipnuck to discuss his new book, "LIV and Let Die."

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+s13yNyza ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 110: TGH 110: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company, Part 3 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/110 e3c84238-e8e1-43d4-aa25-0d19cc6ec6d4 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 110 TGH 110: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company, Part 3 full 5 TalkinGolf Productions The third and final episode of the Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company. John Barba of MyGolfSpy joins us once again to tell the final chapter of this iconic brand, but unlike our other Rise and Demise stories, this brand may yet rise again! 1:05:33 false The third and final episode of the Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company. John Barba of MyGolfSpy joins us once again to tell the final chapter of this iconic brand, but unlike our other Rise and Demise stories, this brand may yet rise again!

]]> Ben Hogan, Golf History, Spalding, Golf, Golf equipment The third and final episode of the Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company. John Barba of MyGolfSpy joins us once again to tell the final chapter of this iconic brand, but unlike our other Rise and Demise stories, this brand may yet rise again!

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]]> The third and final episode of the Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company. John Barba of MyGolfSpy joins us once again to tell the final chapter of this iconic brand, but unlike our other Rise and Demise stories, this brand may yet rise again!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+OQRaM9_C ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 109: TGH 109: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/109 505244cc-04f7-4e66-b86a-2191ccb69479 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 109 TGH 109: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company Part 2 full 5 TalkinGolf Productions If you enjoyed part 1 of the Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company, then I highly suggested you find a quiet place to seclude yourself from the outside world and get ready for an insane golf history tale which includes sabotage, a Texas revolt, the acquisition of Pebble Beach and a plan to make it a private course for the Japanese Elite! Buckle up for The Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company Part 2 with special guest John Barba of MyGolfSpy. 1:07:12 false If you enjoyed part 1 of the Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company, then I highly suggested you find a quiet place to seclude yourself from the outside world and get ready for an insane golf history tale which includes sabotage, a Texas revolt, the acquisition of Pebble Beach and a plan to make it a private course for the Japanese Elite!
Buckle up for The Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company Part 2 with special guest John Barba of MyGolfSpy.

]]> Ben Hogan, Golf History, Golf, Rise and Demise, Golf, MyGolfSpy If you enjoyed part 1 of the Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company, then I highly suggested you find a quiet place to seclude yourself from the outside world and get ready for an insane golf history tale which includes sabotage, a Texas revolt, the acquisition of Pebble Beach and a plan to make it a private course for the Japanese Elite!
Buckle up for The Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company Part 2 with special guest John Barba of MyGolfSpy.

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]]> If you enjoyed part 1 of the Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company, then I highly suggested you find a quiet place to seclude yourself from the outside world and get ready for an insane golf history tale which includes sabotage, a Texas revolt, the acquisition of Pebble Beach and a plan to make it a private course for the Japanese Elite!
Buckle up for The Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company Part 2 with special guest John Barba of MyGolfSpy.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+yFj6MYGF ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 108: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/108 c02a9888-6014-4124-aad7-3ce66806f702 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 108 The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company full 5 TalkinGolf Productions We are once again joined by John Barba of MyGolfSpy to dive into another historical tale from the golf manufacturing business. Today on our show we dive into Part 1 of the Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company. This epic tale starts in 1953 and sadly ends in 2022 with the last and perhaps final demise of this famous brand. 1:05:47 false We are once again joined by John Barba of MyGolfSpy to dive into another historical tale from the golf manufacturing business.

Today on our show we dive into Part 1 of the Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company. This epic tale starts in 1953 and sadly ends in 2022 with the last and perhaps final demise of this famous brand.

]]> Golf History, Ben Hogan, Ben Hogan Golf Company, PGA Tour, Golf We are once again joined by John Barba of MyGolfSpy to dive into another historical tale from the golf manufacturing business.

Today on our show we dive into Part 1 of the Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company. This epic tale starts in 1953 and sadly ends in 2022 with the last and perhaps final demise of this famous brand.

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]]> We are once again joined by John Barba of MyGolfSpy to dive into another historical tale from the golf manufacturing business.

Today on our show we dive into Part 1 of the Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company. This epic tale starts in 1953 and sadly ends in 2022 with the last and perhaps final demise of this famous brand.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+pev-XwZS ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 107: TGH 107: VaughnCon Rambling On Golf Course Architecture https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/107 df6b9940-b31f-417c-b24a-11b723064f21 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 107 TGH 107: VaughnCon Rambling On Golf Course Architecture full 5 TalkinGolf Productions I have no idea how to describe this episode other than to say that Vaughn Halyard and I started this podcast after playing Landmand for the third time and we had no agenda or a script. This is a bit different from our past podcasts, so if you are listening for the first time its not quite what we normally deliver, but I felt it was still worth publishing especially in its raw form. Just two friends who love golf history and golf design. 1:01:13 false I have no idea how to describe this episode other than to say that Vaughn Halyard and I started this podcast after playing Landmand for the third time and we had no agenda or a script.

This is a bit different from our past podcasts, so if you are listening for the first time its not quite what we normally deliver, but I felt it was still worth publishing especially in its raw form. Just two friends who love golf history and golf design.

]]> Golf History, Golf, Golf Course Architecture, Landmand, Golf Design, Golf Restoration I have no idea how to describe this episode other than to say that Vaughn Halyard and I started this podcast after playing Landmand for the third time and we had no agenda or a script.

This is a bit different from our past podcasts, so if you are listening for the first time its not quite what we normally deliver, but I felt it was still worth publishing especially in its raw form. Just two friends who love golf history and golf design.

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]]> I have no idea how to describe this episode other than to say that Vaughn Halyard and I started this podcast after playing Landmand for the third time and we had no agenda or a script.

This is a bit different from our past podcasts, so if you are listening for the first time its not quite what we normally deliver, but I felt it was still worth publishing especially in its raw form. Just two friends who love golf history and golf design.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+DEaSiZSF ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 106: TGH 106: The Evolution of Royal Liverpool https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/106 b727e20e-ef4a-461c-8263-8580ddbfbae9 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 106 TGH 106: The Evolution of Royal Liverpool full 5 TalkinGolf Productions In this episode we celebrate the 2023 Open Championship and its host club, Royal Liverpool. We are joined by a familiar voice, Joe McDonnell who rejoins us on the podcast to talk about his home club. We tend to think of links golf as something eternal - something that is unchanged - or perhaps created by Mother Nature. Today we dive into all of the changes that have occurred at Hoylake and how the course has evolved to the course that will host this year's Open. 1:23:18 false In this episode we celebrate the 2023 Open Championship and its host club, Royal Liverpool. We are joined by a familiar voice, Joe McDonnell who rejoins us on the podcast to talk about his home club.

We tend to think of links golf as something eternal - something that is unchanged - or perhaps created by Mother Nature. Today we dive into all of the changes that have occurred at Hoylake and how the course has evolved to the course that will host this year's Open.

]]> The Open, Golf, Golf History, Major Championships, Hoylake, Royal Liverpool, golf In this episode we celebrate the 2023 Open Championship and its host club, Royal Liverpool. We are joined by a familiar voice, Joe McDonnell who rejoins us on the podcast to talk about his home club.

We tend to think of links golf as something eternal - something that is unchanged - or perhaps created by Mother Nature. Today we dive into all of the changes that have occurred at Hoylake and how the course has evolved to the course that will host this year's Open.

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]]> In this episode we celebrate the 2023 Open Championship and its host club, Royal Liverpool. We are joined by a familiar voice, Joe McDonnell who rejoins us on the podcast to talk about his home club.

We tend to think of links golf as something eternal - something that is unchanged - or perhaps created by Mother Nature. Today we dive into all of the changes that have occurred at Hoylake and how the course has evolved to the course that will host this year's Open.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+CMFzC0zj ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 105: TGH 105: The Underrated John Ball, Jr. https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/105 14c6bb31-3f86-42b2-8b61-6413875ac963 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 105 TGH 105: The Underrated John Ball, Jr. full 5 TalkinGolf Productions With the Open Championship returning to Royal Liverpool, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to reshare the amazing history of John Ball, Junior. Ball was the first amateur in history to win a professional major and he was the most prolific winner of the Amateur Majors in golf history. This is the story of Hoylake's original hero - the man that helped bring the Open to Royal Liverpool - the golfer who became the first Englishman to win the Open. The underrated, John Ball, Junior. 1:26:03 false With the Open Championship returning to Royal Liverpool, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to reshare the amazing history of John Ball, Junior. Ball was the first amateur in history to win a professional major and he was the most prolific winner of the Amateur Majors in golf history.

This is the story of Hoylake's original hero - the man that helped bring the Open to Royal Liverpool - the golfer who became the first Englishman to win the Open.

The underrated, John Ball, Junior.

]]> John Ball, Hoylake, Royal Liverpool. Golf History, The Open, Golf, Golf History, R&A With the Open Championship returning to Royal Liverpool, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to reshare the amazing history of John Ball, Junior. Ball was the first amateur in history to win a professional major and he was the most prolific winner of the Amateur Majors in golf history.

This is the story of Hoylake's original hero - the man that helped bring the Open to Royal Liverpool - the golfer who became the first Englishman to win the Open.

The underrated, John Ball, Junior.

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]]> With the Open Championship returning to Royal Liverpool, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to reshare the amazing history of John Ball, Junior. Ball was the first amateur in history to win a professional major and he was the most prolific winner of the Amateur Majors in golf history.

This is the story of Hoylake's original hero - the man that helped bring the Open to Royal Liverpool - the golfer who became the first Englishman to win the Open.

The underrated, John Ball, Junior.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+6jhtn1vM ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 104: TGH 104: The History of LACC https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/104 7aa42454-c8c6-4edf-a795-0fbe1107dc7d Sun, 04 Jun 2023 18:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 104 TGH 104: The History of LACC full 5 TalkinGolf Productions Episode #104 welcomes back the USGA, with USGA Golf Historian, Katie Boyce who joins the show to discuss the History of LACC, the history of golf in Los Angeles and the USGA in California. We hope you enjoy this wonderful pre-US Open podcast! 49:23 false Episode #104 welcomes back the USGA, with USGA Golf Historian, Katie Boyce who joins the show to discuss the History of LACC, the history of golf in Los Angeles and the USGA in California.

We hope you enjoy this wonderful pre-US Open podcast!

]]> Golf History, US Open, USGA, Los Angeles Country Club, LACC, Beverly Hills Golf, Golf Episode #104 welcomes back the USGA, with USGA Golf Historian, Katie Boyce who joins the show to discuss the History of LACC, the history of golf in Los Angeles and the USGA in California.

We hope you enjoy this wonderful pre-US Open podcast!

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]]> Episode #104 welcomes back the USGA, with USGA Golf Historian, Katie Boyce who joins the show to discuss the History of LACC, the history of golf in Los Angeles and the USGA in California.

We hope you enjoy this wonderful pre-US Open podcast!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+kqyV1P4z ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 103: TGH 103: The Restoration of Oak Hill: The Back 9 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/103 b8f81597-2561-4d04-b1f3-739417040cc1 Sun, 07 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 103 TGH 103: The Restoration of Oak Hill: The Back 9 full 5 TalkinGolf Productions In episode #103 we kickoff where we left off in episode #102 - we make the turn to discuss Andrew Green's transformational restoration of Oak Hill's back nine and mix in some history you might not get anywhere else. 54:41 false In episode #103 we kickoff where we left off in episode #102 - we make the turn to discuss Andrew Green's transformational restoration of Oak Hill's back nine and mix in some history you might not get anywhere else.

]]> PGA Championship, Golf History, Golf, Oak Hill, Donald Ross In episode #103 we kickoff where we left off in episode #102 - we make the turn to discuss Andrew Green's transformational restoration of Oak Hill's back nine and mix in some history you might not get anywhere else.

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]]> In episode #103 we kickoff where we left off in episode #102 - we make the turn to discuss Andrew Green's transformational restoration of Oak Hill's back nine and mix in some history you might not get anywhere else.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+Tl_4i7wX ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 102: TGH 102: The Restoration of Oak Hill: The Front 9 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/102 e0f48226-2d26-493b-a07d-cc557dac6742 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 102 TGH 102: The Restoration of Oak Hill: The Front 9 full 5 TalkinGolf Productions We are joined by renowned golf course architect, Andrew Green to discuss the history and restoration of the Donald Ross classic, Oak Hill's East Course which will be the host of the 2023 PGA Championship. On this podcast we dive into the front nine - how they changed over the years, how Andrew and his team restored them and then we sprinkle in a little bit of history behind each golf hole for measure. 1:00:48 false We are joined by renowned golf course architect, Andrew Green to discuss the history and restoration of the Donald Ross classic, Oak Hill's East Course which will be the host of the 2023 PGA Championship.

On this podcast we dive into the front nine - how they changed over the years, how Andrew and his team restored them and then we sprinkle in a little bit of history behind each golf hole for measure.

]]> Donald Ross, PGA Championship, Oak Hill, Golf, Golf History, Golf Design We are joined by renowned golf course architect, Andrew Green to discuss the history and restoration of the Donald Ross classic, Oak Hill's East Course which will be the host of the 2023 PGA Championship.

On this podcast we dive into the front nine - how they changed over the years, how Andrew and his team restored them and then we sprinkle in a little bit of history behind each golf hole for measure.

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]]> We are joined by renowned golf course architect, Andrew Green to discuss the history and restoration of the Donald Ross classic, Oak Hill's East Course which will be the host of the 2023 PGA Championship.

On this podcast we dive into the front nine - how they changed over the years, how Andrew and his team restored them and then we sprinkle in a little bit of history behind each golf hole for measure.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+HVUpVwhY ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 101: TGH 101: Before Augusta National https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/101 6d2bdb41-fbdb-4cab-92be-99bf9dacbbc6 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 101 TGH 101: Before Augusta National full 5 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History Episode 101 dives into the rich history of the events that transpired before Bobby Jones purchased the land that Augusta National sits on today. We are joined by golf historian, Greg Lamb who shares the property's unique history - from the Native Americans who lived on the land, to the land owners who tried to make a business out of it, to the public golf resort that nealry happened here, to a retired golfer looking to design his first golf course. 1:13:00 false TalkinGolf History Episode 101 dives into the rich history of the events that transpired before Bobby Jones purchased the land that Augusta National sits on today. We are joined by golf historian, Greg Lamb who shares the property's unique history - from the Native Americans who lived on the land, to the land owners who tried to make a business out of it, to the public golf resort that nealry happened here, to a retired golfer looking to design his first golf course.

]]> The Masters, Augusta National, golf history, Bobby Jones, Berkmans, golf TalkinGolf History Episode 101 dives into the rich history of the events that transpired before Bobby Jones purchased the land that Augusta National sits on today. We are joined by golf historian, Greg Lamb who shares the property's unique history - from the Native Americans who lived on the land, to the land owners who tried to make a business out of it, to the public golf resort that nealry happened here, to a retired golfer looking to design his first golf course.

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]]> TalkinGolf History Episode 101 dives into the rich history of the events that transpired before Bobby Jones purchased the land that Augusta National sits on today. We are joined by golf historian, Greg Lamb who shares the property's unique history - from the Native Americans who lived on the land, to the land owners who tried to make a business out of it, to the public golf resort that nealry happened here, to a retired golfer looking to design his first golf course.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+wjO_Oap9 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 100: TGH 100: The History & Restoration of Belleair CC https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/100 dd383819-ca20-41e8-a511-ee66a68b976b Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 100 TGH 100: The History & Restoration of Belleair CC full 5 TalkinGolf Productions Its been 5 years in the making...our 100th Episode! Today we dive into the History and Restoration of Belleair CC, which happens to be my home club. Belleair has not only a fascinating golf history, but has just been restored to one of the best Donald Ross' courses in the United States. Our panel for this show includes: Myself, Connor T. Lewis, the Founder of the Society of Golf Historians Vaughn Halyard, the MC for this show, my producer and Board Member of the Society of Golf Historians Hal Bodley, former President of Belleair CC, Chairman of the Restoration Committee and the author of Belleair's 125th Anniversary Book Jason Straka of Fry-Straka Design, who was the masterful architect who helped reno-restore Belleair's West Course in 2022. 1:08:05 false Its been 5 years in the making...our 100th Episode!

Today we dive into the History and Restoration of Belleair CC, which happens to be my home club. Belleair has not only a fascinating golf history, but has just been restored to one of the best Donald Ross' courses in the United States.

Our panel for this show includes:
Myself, Connor T. Lewis, the Founder of the Society of Golf Historians

Vaughn Halyard, the MC for this show, my producer and Board Member of the Society of Golf Historians

Hal Bodley, former President of Belleair CC, Chairman of the Restoration Committee and the author of Belleair's 125th Anniversary Book

Jason Straka of Fry-Straka Design, who was the masterful architect who helped reno-restore Belleair's West Course in 2022.

]]> Belleair, Golf History, Restoration, Golf, Donald Ross, Florida Golf Its been 5 years in the making...our 100th Episode!

Today we dive into the History and Restoration of Belleair CC, which happens to be my home club. Belleair has not only a fascinating golf history, but has just been restored to one of the best Donald Ross' courses in the United States.

Our panel for this show includes:
Myself, Connor T. Lewis, the Founder of the Society of Golf Historians

Vaughn Halyard, the MC for this show, my producer and Board Member of the Society of Golf Historians

Hal Bodley, former President of Belleair CC, Chairman of the Restoration Committee and the author of Belleair's 125th Anniversary Book

Jason Straka of Fry-Straka Design, who was the masterful architect who helped reno-restore Belleair's West Course in 2022.

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]]> Its been 5 years in the making...our 100th Episode!

Today we dive into the History and Restoration of Belleair CC, which happens to be my home club. Belleair has not only a fascinating golf history, but has just been restored to one of the best Donald Ross' courses in the United States.

Our panel for this show includes:
Myself, Connor T. Lewis, the Founder of the Society of Golf Historians

Vaughn Halyard, the MC for this show, my producer and Board Member of the Society of Golf Historians

Hal Bodley, former President of Belleair CC, Chairman of the Restoration Committee and the author of Belleair's 125th Anniversary Book

Jason Straka of Fry-Straka Design, who was the masterful architect who helped reno-restore Belleair's West Course in 2022.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+glJoMZiZ ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 99: TGH 99: The Golf Course Architecture of Donald Ross https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/99 73cb9228-979a-461b-a412-0c61f875f348 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 99 TGH 99: The Golf Course Architecture of Donald Ross full 5 TalkinGolf Productions Only one episode from our 100th show! And #99 is a doozy! Vaughn Halyard and I welcome the President of the Donald Ross Society, Brad Becken to talk about his new book, "The Golf Course Architecture of Donald Ross" which is now available for purchase at www.ClassicsofGolf.com. I promise there is something for everyone on this show- I learned a lot and I hope you do too! We filmed and recorded this show on location at Belleair Country Club. 58:23 false Only one episode from our 100th show! And #99 is a doozy! Vaughn Halyard and I welcome the President of the Donald Ross Society, Brad Becken to talk about his new book, "The Golf Course Architecture of Donald Ross" which is now available for purchase at www.ClassicsofGolf.com. I promise there is something for everyone on this show- I learned a lot and I hope you do too!

We filmed and recorded this show on location at Belleair Country Club.

]]> Donald Ross, Golf Design, Golf Course Architecture, Seminole, Belleair, Golf Only one episode from our 100th show! And #99 is a doozy! Vaughn Halyard and I welcome the President of the Donald Ross Society, Brad Becken to talk about his new book, "The Golf Course Architecture of Donald Ross" which is now available for purchase at www.ClassicsofGolf.com. I promise there is something for everyone on this show- I learned a lot and I hope you do too!

We filmed and recorded this show on location at Belleair Country Club.

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]]> Only one episode from our 100th show! And #99 is a doozy! Vaughn Halyard and I welcome the President of the Donald Ross Society, Brad Becken to talk about his new book, "The Golf Course Architecture of Donald Ross" which is now available for purchase at www.ClassicsofGolf.com. I promise there is something for everyone on this show- I learned a lot and I hope you do too!

We filmed and recorded this show on location at Belleair Country Club.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+Uo1jp7t6 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 98: TGH 98: The Radioactive Golfer https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/98 5d176648-4fc6-408b-b4bd-53062aca40ce Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 98 TGH 98: The Radioactive Golfer full 5 TalkinGolf Productions In Episode 98, golf historian Dave Moore joins the show to share the tragic story of US Amateur Champion, Eben Beyer who conquered the game of golf but was struck down in his youth by radium poisoning. It goes down in golf history as one of golf's saddest stories. 1:08:27 false In Episode 98, golf historian Dave Moore joins the show to share the tragic story of US Amateur Champion, Eben Beyer who conquered the game of golf but was struck down in his youth by radium poisoning. It goes down in golf history as one of golf's saddest stories.

]]> Eben Byers, USGA, Us Amateur, Golf History, Golf, Oakmont In Episode 98, golf historian Dave Moore joins the show to share the tragic story of US Amateur Champion, Eben Beyer who conquered the game of golf but was struck down in his youth by radium poisoning. It goes down in golf history as one of golf's saddest stories.

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]]> In Episode 98, golf historian Dave Moore joins the show to share the tragic story of US Amateur Champion, Eben Beyer who conquered the game of golf but was struck down in his youth by radium poisoning. It goes down in golf history as one of golf's saddest stories.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+_fr7Wcrn ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 97: TGH 97: Unfiltered History with VaughnCon https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/97 086701cb-71dc-4b97-a048-84059cdd4fc4 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 97 TGH 97: Unfiltered History with VaughnCon full 5 TalkinGolf Productions What better way to kick off season 5 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast than with an unplanned podcast with my dear friend Vaughn Halyard. We had just concluded our round on the newly restored Belleair CC and Vaughn wanted to to go public with his thoughts. What follows is a funny podcast where Vaughn and I talk about Donald Ross' Belleair CC, our travels across the country sharing golf history through storytelling and where this podcast should go in 2023. 1:15:35 false What better way to kick off season 5 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast than with an unplanned podcast with my dear friend Vaughn Halyard. We had just concluded our round on the newly restored Belleair CC and Vaughn wanted to to go public with his thoughts.

What follows is a funny podcast where Vaughn and I talk about Donald Ross' Belleair CC, our travels across the country sharing golf history through storytelling and where this podcast should go in 2023.

]]> golf history, golf, golf design, golf course architecture, Donald Ross, Belleair What better way to kick off season 5 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast than with an unplanned podcast with my dear friend Vaughn Halyard. We had just concluded our round on the newly restored Belleair CC and Vaughn wanted to to go public with his thoughts.

What follows is a funny podcast where Vaughn and I talk about Donald Ross' Belleair CC, our travels across the country sharing golf history through storytelling and where this podcast should go in 2023.

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]]> What better way to kick off season 5 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast than with an unplanned podcast with my dear friend Vaughn Halyard. We had just concluded our round on the newly restored Belleair CC and Vaughn wanted to to go public with his thoughts.

What follows is a funny podcast where Vaughn and I talk about Donald Ross' Belleair CC, our travels across the country sharing golf history through storytelling and where this podcast should go in 2023.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+tcKpQqfU ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 96: TGH 96: The History of AW Tillinghast Part 3 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/96 6d46001b-e56b-4f2a-adbf-d4699c2a4354 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 96 TGH 96: The History of AW Tillinghast Part 3 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions This episode concludes our three part series on the History of AW Tillinghast. We kick off Part 3 with golf historian, author and Tillinghast expert, Phil Young as we enter into the Great Depression, Tillinghast's bankruptcy and his much maligned work with the PGA of America. We end with a high note as I ask Phil: "What three courses would one have to play to best understand the genius of AW Tillinghast?" His answer may surprise you. This is the last episode of Season 4 - thank you for listening! 48:45 false This episode concludes our three part series on the History of AW Tillinghast. We kick off Part 3 with golf historian, author and Tillinghast expert, Phil Young as we enter into the Great Depression, Tillinghast's bankruptcy and his much maligned work with the PGA of America.

We end with a high note as I ask Phil: "What three courses would one have to play to best understand the genius of AW Tillinghast?" His answer may surprise you.

This is the last episode of Season 4 - thank you for listening!

]]> AW Tillinghast, Tillinghast, Golf History, Golf, Golf Design, Golf Course Architecture This episode concludes our three part series on the History of AW Tillinghast. We kick off Part 3 with golf historian, author and Tillinghast expert, Phil Young as we enter into the Great Depression, Tillinghast's bankruptcy and his much maligned work with the PGA of America.

We end with a high note as I ask Phil: "What three courses would one have to play to best understand the genius of AW Tillinghast?" His answer may surprise you.

This is the last episode of Season 4 - thank you for listening!

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]]> This episode concludes our three part series on the History of AW Tillinghast. We kick off Part 3 with golf historian, author and Tillinghast expert, Phil Young as we enter into the Great Depression, Tillinghast's bankruptcy and his much maligned work with the PGA of America.

We end with a high note as I ask Phil: "What three courses would one have to play to best understand the genius of AW Tillinghast?" His answer may surprise you.

This is the last episode of Season 4 - thank you for listening!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+C3Gg8I3D ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 95: TGH 95: The History of AW Tillinghast, Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/95 63917e74-2be1-4371-9126-10f4069e6c0c Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 95 TGH 95: The History of AW Tillinghast, Part 2 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions Golf Historian, author and AW Tillinghast expert, Phil Young joins us on the show for Part 2 of the History of AW Tillinghast. In this episode we dive into some of Tilly's most famous designs, as we ponder the question of Tilly's genius and whether it was divine genius - ie... did he just inherently understand strategic golf design or did his architecture evolve? Stick around for the end of the show where Phil riffs on 6 of Tilly's great designs. 1:01:22 false Golf Historian, author and AW Tillinghast expert, Phil Young joins us on the show for Part 2 of the History of AW Tillinghast. In this episode we dive into some of Tilly's most famous designs, as we ponder the question of Tilly's genius and whether it was divine genius - ie... did he just inherently understand strategic golf design or did his architecture evolve?

Stick around for the end of the show where Phil riffs on 6 of Tilly's great designs.

]]> Tillinghast, Golf, Golf History, Baltusrol, Winged Foot, Bethpage, US Open Golf Historian, author and AW Tillinghast expert, Phil Young joins us on the show for Part 2 of the History of AW Tillinghast. In this episode we dive into some of Tilly's most famous designs, as we ponder the question of Tilly's genius and whether it was divine genius - ie... did he just inherently understand strategic golf design or did his architecture evolve?

Stick around for the end of the show where Phil riffs on 6 of Tilly's great designs.

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]]> Golf Historian, author and AW Tillinghast expert, Phil Young joins us on the show for Part 2 of the History of AW Tillinghast. In this episode we dive into some of Tilly's most famous designs, as we ponder the question of Tilly's genius and whether it was divine genius - ie... did he just inherently understand strategic golf design or did his architecture evolve?

Stick around for the end of the show where Phil riffs on 6 of Tilly's great designs.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+miU9Y-Uf ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 94: TGH 94: The History of AW Tillinghast Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/94 0602c290-cba0-43af-837a-f4cbe744d23f Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 94 TGH 94: The History of AW Tillinghast Part 1 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions This is Part 1 of a series of podcasts dedicated to the History of AW Tillinghast. In our first installment we dive into Tilly's early years, his golf career, we explore a theory that he might have been bi-polar and end this first show his break out golf design that helped catapult his career. We are joined by Tillinghast historian and author, Phil Young. 54:07 false This is Part 1 of a series of podcasts dedicated to the History of AW Tillinghast. In our first installment we dive into Tilly's early years, his golf career, we explore a theory that he might have been bi-polar and end this first show his break out golf design that helped catapult his career.

We are joined by Tillinghast historian and author, Phil Young.

]]> AW Tillinghast, Tillinghast, Golf History, Winged Foot, Bethpage, Golf This is Part 1 of a series of podcasts dedicated to the History of AW Tillinghast. In our first installment we dive into Tilly's early years, his golf career, we explore a theory that he might have been bi-polar and end this first show his break out golf design that helped catapult his career.

We are joined by Tillinghast historian and author, Phil Young.

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]]> This is Part 1 of a series of podcasts dedicated to the History of AW Tillinghast. In our first installment we dive into Tilly's early years, his golf career, we explore a theory that he might have been bi-polar and end this first show his break out golf design that helped catapult his career.

We are joined by Tillinghast historian and author, Phil Young.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+a7IaDFhE ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 93: TGH 93: A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/93 8fc60d0a-101f-4db3-93af-455534fcc988 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 93 TGH 93: A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt Part 2 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions In our second episode of "A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt we explore the course that changed golf in America and the ruins of America's Home of Golf, then we dive into the most famous golf match perhaps in golf history and then end with the location of a match that may have determined where golf was born! A great show made even better by the music that matches the eras: Story #1: Scott Joplin playing Pineapple Rag in 1908 Story #2: Theme song to the movie, Caddyshack, "I'm Alright" by Kenny Loggins Story #3: John Helmich Roman's, "Drottingholmsmusiken" written in 1744 13:42 false In our second episode of "A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt we explore the course that changed golf in America and the ruins of America's Home of Golf, then we dive into the most famous golf match perhaps in golf history and then end with the location of a match that may have determined where golf was born!

A great show made even better by the music that matches the eras:
Story #1: Scott Joplin playing Pineapple Rag in 1908
Story #2: Theme song to the movie, Caddyshack, "I'm Alright" by Kenny Loggins
Story #3: John Helmich Roman's, "Drottingholmsmusiken" written in 1744

]]> Golf History, Caddy Shack, NGLA, Oldest Golf, Scavenger Hunt, In our second episode of "A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt we explore the course that changed golf in America and the ruins of America's Home of Golf, then we dive into the most famous golf match perhaps in golf history and then end with the location of a match that may have determined where golf was born!

A great show made even better by the music that matches the eras:
Story #1: Scott Joplin playing Pineapple Rag in 1908
Story #2: Theme song to the movie, Caddyshack, "I'm Alright" by Kenny Loggins
Story #3: John Helmich Roman's, "Drottingholmsmusiken" written in 1744

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]]> In our second episode of "A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt we explore the course that changed golf in America and the ruins of America's Home of Golf, then we dive into the most famous golf match perhaps in golf history and then end with the location of a match that may have determined where golf was born!

A great show made even better by the music that matches the eras:
Story #1: Scott Joplin playing Pineapple Rag in 1908
Story #2: Theme song to the movie, Caddyshack, "I'm Alright" by Kenny Loggins
Story #3: John Helmich Roman's, "Drottingholmsmusiken" written in 1744

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+qz-_-7Sp ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 92: TGH 92: The History of Ralph Guldahl https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/92 79a20ac9-be17-4c9a-9812-c0d180e0372d Sun, 16 Oct 2022 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 92 TGH 92: The History of Ralph Guldahl full 4 TalkinGolf Productions Ralph Guldahl for a period of 4 to 5 years was the greatest golfer on the planet - even outshining his more famous peers Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson. Today on the podcast, with an assist from Warren Rogan, host of Sports Forgotten Heroes and his guest, Dr Tony Parker we share the story of the forgotten great...Ralph Guldahl. If you like this story and just love sports, Warren Rogan's show, Sports Forgotten Heroes may be the show for you. Check it out and thank me later. 56:50 false Ralph Guldahl for a period of 4 to 5 years was the greatest golfer on the planet - even outshining his more famous peers Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson. Today on the podcast, with an assist from Warren Rogan, host of Sports Forgotten Heroes and his guest, Dr Tony Parker we share the story of the forgotten great...Ralph Guldahl.

If you like this story and just love sports, Warren Rogan's show, Sports Forgotten Heroes may be the show for you. Check it out and thank me later.

]]> Ralph Guldahl, US Open, The Masters, Golf History, Masters Ralph Guldahl for a period of 4 to 5 years was the greatest golfer on the planet - even outshining his more famous peers Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson. Today on the podcast, with an assist from Warren Rogan, host of Sports Forgotten Heroes and his guest, Dr Tony Parker we share the story of the forgotten great...Ralph Guldahl.

If you like this story and just love sports, Warren Rogan's show, Sports Forgotten Heroes may be the show for you. Check it out and thank me later.

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]]> Ralph Guldahl for a period of 4 to 5 years was the greatest golfer on the planet - even outshining his more famous peers Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson. Today on the podcast, with an assist from Warren Rogan, host of Sports Forgotten Heroes and his guest, Dr Tony Parker we share the story of the forgotten great...Ralph Guldahl.

If you like this story and just love sports, Warren Rogan's show, Sports Forgotten Heroes may be the show for you. Check it out and thank me later.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+gqAQDZe1 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 91: TGH 91: Landmand: Building the Legend https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/91 72e911e0-a3a1-4d72-afdc-a17a1ca44cc0 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 91 TGH 91: Landmand: Building the Legend full 4 TalkinGolf Productions For episode #91 we welcome back golf course architect, Rob Collins to share the story of his latest creation, Landmand. You are about to get an insiders glimpse into how every hole at Landmand took shape. This pod will be a classic - and I truly believe Landmand will become a legend. A special thanks to my production partner: Story Lounge Film Company. 1:26:44 false For episode #91 we welcome back golf course architect, Rob Collins to share the story of his latest creation, Landmand. You are about to get an insiders glimpse into how every hole at Landmand took shape.

This pod will be a classic - and I truly believe Landmand will become a legend. A special thanks to my production partner: Story Lounge Film Company.

]]> Landmand, King Collins, Sweetens Cove, Golf History, Golf Architecture, Golf Design For episode #91 we welcome back golf course architect, Rob Collins to share the story of his latest creation, Landmand. You are about to get an insiders glimpse into how every hole at Landmand took shape.

This pod will be a classic - and I truly believe Landmand will become a legend. A special thanks to my production partner: Story Lounge Film Company.

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]]> For episode #91 we welcome back golf course architect, Rob Collins to share the story of his latest creation, Landmand. You are about to get an insiders glimpse into how every hole at Landmand took shape.

This pod will be a classic - and I truly believe Landmand will become a legend. A special thanks to my production partner: Story Lounge Film Company.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+uG3e5z0z ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 90: TGH 90: Creating Golf History with Rob Collins https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/90 6adff2b0-0cd6-40c6-93de-833b01c8abdb Tue, 13 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 90 TGH 90: Creating Golf History with Rob Collins full 4 TalkinGolf Productions On Episode 90 we interview half of the dynamic duo that make up King Collins Golf Design, Rob Collins. On this two part podcast we dive into Rob's personal golf history, the incredible history behind King Collins' first design, Sweetens Cove and finally a teaser of Episode #91 the birth of Landmand. This podcast was made with Story Lounge Film Company. 56:36 false On Episode 90 we interview half of the dynamic duo that make up King Collins Golf Design, Rob Collins.

On this two part podcast we dive into Rob's personal golf history, the incredible history behind King Collins' first design, Sweetens Cove and finally a teaser of Episode #91 the birth of Landmand.

This podcast was made with Story Lounge Film Company.

]]> Landmand, Sweetens Cove, Golf History, King Collins, Golf Design, Golf On Episode 90 we interview half of the dynamic duo that make up King Collins Golf Design, Rob Collins.

On this two part podcast we dive into Rob's personal golf history, the incredible history behind King Collins' first design, Sweetens Cove and finally a teaser of Episode #91 the birth of Landmand.

This podcast was made with Story Lounge Film Company.

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]]> On Episode 90 we interview half of the dynamic duo that make up King Collins Golf Design, Rob Collins.

On this two part podcast we dive into Rob's personal golf history, the incredible history behind King Collins' first design, Sweetens Cove and finally a teaser of Episode #91 the birth of Landmand.

This podcast was made with Story Lounge Film Company.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+7acUKjX4 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 89: TGH 89: Tales of the Old Tom Morris Trail https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/89 026b5a27-7ae3-485a-a1fe-afd4dd0d806b Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 89 TGH 89: Tales of the Old Tom Morris Trail full 4 TalkinGolf Productions Golf Historian and author, Stephen Proctor joins us again to recount his sabbatical to play the Old Tom Morris Trail in Scotland. Proctor played 18 courses that Old Tom Morris designed or renovated and he joins the podcast to share his insights into the design mind of Old Tom Morris and the trip of a lifetime. 1:24:09 false Golf Historian and author, Stephen Proctor joins us again to recount his sabbatical to play the Old Tom Morris Trail in Scotland. Proctor played 18 courses that Old Tom Morris designed or renovated and he joins the podcast to share his insights into the design mind of Old Tom Morris and the trip of a lifetime.

]]> Old Tom Morris, St Andrews, Golf design, golf architecture Golf Historian and author, Stephen Proctor joins us again to recount his sabbatical to play the Old Tom Morris Trail in Scotland. Proctor played 18 courses that Old Tom Morris designed or renovated and he joins the podcast to share his insights into the design mind of Old Tom Morris and the trip of a lifetime.

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]]> Golf Historian and author, Stephen Proctor joins us again to recount his sabbatical to play the Old Tom Morris Trail in Scotland. Proctor played 18 courses that Old Tom Morris designed or renovated and he joins the podcast to share his insights into the design mind of Old Tom Morris and the trip of a lifetime.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+bimSSdRX ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 88: TGH 88: The Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/88 56b0ade8-22da-4ce7-8ddf-c421be523796 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 88 TGH 88: The Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf Part 2 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions John Barba of MyGolfSpy joins us for the exciting conclusion of the Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf. The company has started its death spiral, but there is a ray of hope on the horizon. How does a golf course design deal help bring an end to MacGregor? Listen to find out... 55:33 false John Barba of MyGolfSpy joins us for the exciting conclusion of the Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf. The company has started its death spiral, but there is a ray of hope on the horizon. How does a golf course design deal help bring an end to MacGregor? Listen to find out...

]]> MacGregor Golf, Golf, Golf History, History, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan John Barba of MyGolfSpy joins us for the exciting conclusion of the Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf. The company has started its death spiral, but there is a ray of hope on the horizon. How does a golf course design deal help bring an end to MacGregor? Listen to find out...

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]]> John Barba of MyGolfSpy joins us for the exciting conclusion of the Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf. The company has started its death spiral, but there is a ray of hope on the horizon. How does a golf course design deal help bring an end to MacGregor? Listen to find out...

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+OKi6PI0- ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 87: TGH 87: The Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/87 7317d3dc-7865-4c8c-a24a-07e71390a8da Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 87 TGH 87: The Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf Part 1 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions Once again we are joined by John Barba of MyGolfSpy fame to help us tell the amazing story of MacGregor Golf - a company that had the opportunity to be the greatest golf equipment company of all-time and yet met with the demise of so many other great companies that showed promise. This show will be aired in two parts. 45:10 false Once again we are joined by John Barba of MyGolfSpy fame to help us tell the amazing story of MacGregor Golf - a company that had the opportunity to be the greatest golf equipment company of all-time and yet met with the demise of so many other great companies that showed promise.

This show will be aired in two parts.

]]> Macgregor Golf, Golf History, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Golf Equipment Once again we are joined by John Barba of MyGolfSpy fame to help us tell the amazing story of MacGregor Golf - a company that had the opportunity to be the greatest golf equipment company of all-time and yet met with the demise of so many other great companies that showed promise.

This show will be aired in two parts.

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]]> Once again we are joined by John Barba of MyGolfSpy fame to help us tell the amazing story of MacGregor Golf - a company that had the opportunity to be the greatest golf equipment company of all-time and yet met with the demise of so many other great companies that showed promise.

This show will be aired in two parts.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+eeLNYDSH ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 86: TGH 86: A Golf Historian's Guide to St Andrews Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/86 e96db028-d4f0-4cf4-8d98-cbe1b226ce91 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 86 TGH 86: A Golf Historian's Guide to St Andrews Part 2 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions The final half of my interview with St Andrews Golf Historian, Roger McStravick as we complete our two hour walk through the cobblestone streets of St Andrews. 57:37 false The final half of my interview with St Andrews Golf Historian, Roger McStravick as we complete our two hour walk through the cobblestone streets of St Andrews.

]]> St Andrews, Golf, The Open, British Open, Golf History The final half of my interview with St Andrews Golf Historian, Roger McStravick as we complete our two hour walk through the cobblestone streets of St Andrews.

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]]> The final half of my interview with St Andrews Golf Historian, Roger McStravick as we complete our two hour walk through the cobblestone streets of St Andrews.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+YFWeM9fU ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 85: TGH 85: A Golf Historian's Guide to St Andrews Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/85 0788cfa7-2ac8-4c36-a8f8-b61cf3a93ff8 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 85 TGH 85: A Golf Historian's Guide to St Andrews Part 1 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions We welcome back St Andrews Golf Historian, Roger McStravick to TalkinGolf History to give our listeners a walking tour of the Auld Grey Toon that will be hosting the 150th playing of the Open Championship. A very special thanks to Monty Python and the Holy Grail for adding some much needed humor to the podcast. 1:05:41 false We welcome back St Andrews Golf Historian, Roger McStravick to TalkinGolf History to give our listeners a walking tour of the Auld Grey Toon that will be hosting the 150th playing of the Open Championship.

A very special thanks to Monty Python and the Holy Grail for adding some much needed humor to the podcast.

]]> St Andrews, golf, The Open, Open Championship, Old Tom Morris, golf history We welcome back St Andrews Golf Historian, Roger McStravick to TalkinGolf History to give our listeners a walking tour of the Auld Grey Toon that will be hosting the 150th playing of the Open Championship.

A very special thanks to Monty Python and the Holy Grail for adding some much needed humor to the podcast.

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]]> We welcome back St Andrews Golf Historian, Roger McStravick to TalkinGolf History to give our listeners a walking tour of the Auld Grey Toon that will be hosting the 150th playing of the Open Championship.

A very special thanks to Monty Python and the Holy Grail for adding some much needed humor to the podcast.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+GQof_5Bc ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 84: TGH 84: The Champion Who Lost His Mind https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/84 cec432c4-7f4e-496d-9c43-7b0bd0dbeb40 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 84 TGH 84: The Champion Who Lost His Mind full 4 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf - the golf podcast that's made in Australia but heard around the world 43:43 false I had planned an amazing podcast from the archives of the US Open and the era of the Great Transition, but unfortunately I just didnt have the time to deliver the story the way it needed to be told. Instead, for the first time in show history, I am re-airing a show from our first season: The Champion Who Lost His Lind - the amazing and tragic story of two time US Open Champion, Johnny McDermott.

This was the first ever storyline podcast in golf podcast history and while the production quality is not what I deliver four years later - I promise you the story is not one to skip over.

]]> US Open, USGA, Brookline, Johnny McDermott, Major Champion, Golf I had planned an amazing podcast from the archives of the US Open and the era of the Great Transition, but unfortunately I just didnt have the time to deliver the story the way it needed to be told. Instead, for the first time in show history, I am re-airing a show from our first season: The Champion Who Lost His Lind - the amazing and tragic story of two time US Open Champion, Johnny McDermott.

This was the first ever storyline podcast in golf podcast history and while the production quality is not what I deliver four years later - I promise you the story is not one to skip over.

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]]> I had planned an amazing podcast from the archives of the US Open and the era of the Great Transition, but unfortunately I just didnt have the time to deliver the story the way it needed to be told. Instead, for the first time in show history, I am re-airing a show from our first season: The Champion Who Lost His Lind - the amazing and tragic story of two time US Open Champion, Johnny McDermott.

This was the first ever storyline podcast in golf podcast history and while the production quality is not what I deliver four years later - I promise you the story is not one to skip over.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+f_FEpuko ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 83: TGH 83: The Caucasian Clause https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/83 c1b9e973-62bc-4669-b4f5-6a321db260a2 Sun, 15 May 2022 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 83 TGH 83: The Caucasian Clause full 4 TalkinGolf Productions This is the story of how the PGA of America's Caucasian Clause came to be and how it was banished in 1961, and how three men fought back against professional sports only racist bylaw. This podcast tells the stories of triumph and misery which take place from 1896 to 1962. A special thanks to our musicians Matty Cupelli - "Touch" Music Fellows - "Dream" MRTN - "Searching" MRTN - "Fragile" Three amazing artists and four amazing songs which help us tell this story. 26:38 false This is the story of how the PGA of America's Caucasian Clause came to be and how it was banished in 1961, and how three men fought back against professional sports only racist bylaw.

This podcast tells the stories of triumph and misery which take place from 1896 to 1962.

A special thanks to our musicians
Matty Cupelli - "Touch"
Music Fellows - "Dream"
MRTN - "Searching"
MRTN - "Fragile"
Three amazing artists and four amazing songs which help us tell this story.

]]> PGA Championship, Caucasian Clause, PGA, Golf, Golf History This is the story of how the PGA of America's Caucasian Clause came to be and how it was banished in 1961, and how three men fought back against professional sports only racist bylaw.

This podcast tells the stories of triumph and misery which take place from 1896 to 1962.

A special thanks to our musicians
Matty Cupelli - "Touch"
Music Fellows - "Dream"
MRTN - "Searching"
MRTN - "Fragile"
Three amazing artists and four amazing songs which help us tell this story.

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]]> This is the story of how the PGA of America's Caucasian Clause came to be and how it was banished in 1961, and how three men fought back against professional sports only racist bylaw.

This podcast tells the stories of triumph and misery which take place from 1896 to 1962.

A special thanks to our musicians
Matty Cupelli - "Touch"
Music Fellows - "Dream"
MRTN - "Searching"
MRTN - "Fragile"
Three amazing artists and four amazing songs which help us tell this story.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+lsNMzirX ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 82: TGH 82: An Author's Journey with Stephen Proctor https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/82 3f2c2097-5739-48ad-9795-01f1e0ae8958 Sun, 08 May 2022 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 82 TGH 82: An Author's Journey with Stephen Proctor full 4 TalkinGolf Productions A fabulous interview with the man St Andrews' Golf Historian, Roger McStravick once called, "the Bernard Darwin of our times," My friend, golf historian and author, Stephen Proctor joins the show to talk about his new book, "The Long and Golden Afternoon," how the book connects his previous book, "Monarch of the Green" and in the process he shares his own golf history and a preview of his upcoming sabbatical walking in the footsteps of Old Tom Morris. 1:17:34 false A fabulous interview with the man St Andrews' Golf Historian, Roger McStravick once called, "the Bernard Darwin of our times,"

My friend, golf historian and author, Stephen Proctor joins the show to talk about his new book, "The Long and Golden Afternoon," how the book connects his previous book, "Monarch of the Green" and in the process he shares his own golf history and a preview of his upcoming sabbatical walking in the footsteps of Old Tom Morris.

]]> Golf History, Stephen Proctor, Tom Morris, St Andrews, Golf, History A fabulous interview with the man St Andrews' Golf Historian, Roger McStravick once called, "the Bernard Darwin of our times,"

My friend, golf historian and author, Stephen Proctor joins the show to talk about his new book, "The Long and Golden Afternoon," how the book connects his previous book, "Monarch of the Green" and in the process he shares his own golf history and a preview of his upcoming sabbatical walking in the footsteps of Old Tom Morris.

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]]> A fabulous interview with the man St Andrews' Golf Historian, Roger McStravick once called, "the Bernard Darwin of our times,"

My friend, golf historian and author, Stephen Proctor joins the show to talk about his new book, "The Long and Golden Afternoon," how the book connects his previous book, "Monarch of the Green" and in the process he shares his own golf history and a preview of his upcoming sabbatical walking in the footsteps of Old Tom Morris.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+nd-lUWzp ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 81: TGH 81: The History & Restoration of Cobbs Creek https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/81 83713712-f40e-4aaa-b7bf-f74b47f0274c Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 81 TGH 81: The History & Restoration of Cobbs Creek full 4 TalkinGolf Productions I am joined by authors, historians and golf course architecture enthusiasts, Mike Cirba and Dr. Joseph Bausch to discuss the amazing history and the future restoration of Philadelphia’s first public golf course, Cobbs Creek. 1:19:26 false I am joined by authors, historians and golf course architecture enthusiasts, Mike Cirba and Dr. Joseph Bausch to discuss the amazing history and the future restoration of Philadelphia’s first public golf course, Cobbs Creek.

]]> Cobbs Creek, Golf, Golf History, USGA, Philadelphia, I am joined by authors, historians and golf course architecture enthusiasts, Mike Cirba and Dr. Joseph Bausch to discuss the amazing history and the future restoration of Philadelphia’s first public golf course, Cobbs Creek.

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]]> I am joined by authors, historians and golf course architecture enthusiasts, Mike Cirba and Dr. Joseph Bausch to discuss the amazing history and the future restoration of Philadelphia’s first public golf course, Cobbs Creek.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+BgITK2wG ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 80: TGH 80: The Champion Without a Major https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/80 ab30fdfb-b50a-48d7-9fce-9ba0e9d99373 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 80 TGH 80: The Champion Without a Major full 4 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History proudly presents Episode #80: The Champion Without a Major, which tells the story of Sam Byrd - a man who once won a World Series with Babe Ruth, a man Bobby Jones once called the "greatest driver of the golf ball he ever saw" and the only man to ever play in both the World Series and the Masters. If that isnt good enough for you - listen in and hear the amazing story of how Babe Ruth contributed to modern day golf instruction!!! An amazing episode with returning guest, John Fischer. 1:01:11 false TalkinGolf History proudly presents Episode #80: The Champion Without a Major, which tells the story of Sam Byrd - a man who once won a World Series with Babe Ruth, a man Bobby Jones once called the "greatest driver of the golf ball he ever saw" and the only man to ever play in both the World Series and the Masters.

If that isnt good enough for you - listen in and hear the amazing story of how Babe Ruth contributed to modern day golf instruction!!!

An amazing episode with returning guest, John Fischer.

]]> Golf History, golf, Babe Ruth, Sam Byrd, baseball history, the masters, pga TalkinGolf History proudly presents Episode #80: The Champion Without a Major, which tells the story of Sam Byrd - a man who once won a World Series with Babe Ruth, a man Bobby Jones once called the "greatest driver of the golf ball he ever saw" and the only man to ever play in both the World Series and the Masters.

If that isnt good enough for you - listen in and hear the amazing story of how Babe Ruth contributed to modern day golf instruction!!!

An amazing episode with returning guest, John Fischer.

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]]> TalkinGolf History proudly presents Episode #80: The Champion Without a Major, which tells the story of Sam Byrd - a man who once won a World Series with Babe Ruth, a man Bobby Jones once called the "greatest driver of the golf ball he ever saw" and the only man to ever play in both the World Series and the Masters.

If that isnt good enough for you - listen in and hear the amazing story of how Babe Ruth contributed to modern day golf instruction!!!

An amazing episode with returning guest, John Fischer.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+6K20wA4y ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 79: TGH 79: A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt EP 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/79 48d307a8-4983-42f9-a7c3-76178561c34b Fri, 11 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 79 TGH 79: A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt EP 1 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions The first and hopefully not the last of a series we call, "A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt," where your host Connor T. Lewis will discuss historical artifacts from all over the world - share their story and how hard it would be for you to view that item. This episode will take you to Chicago Golf Club, Oakmont CC and Seminole Golf Club for a show that we think will be unlike any other. Come for the history and stay for the great stories. An insiders look into strange artifacts and how they shaped the game of golf. A special thanks to the artists who were so kind to allow the show to use their music: Oak Studios presents "I Just Want Quiet" Harry Lightfoot presents "Return Triumphant" Johnny Easton presents "Purpose" 19:20 false The first and hopefully not the last of a series we call, "A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt," where your host Connor T. Lewis will discuss historical artifacts from all over the world - share their story and how hard it would be for you to view that item.

This episode will take you to Chicago Golf Club, Oakmont CC and Seminole Golf Club for a show that we think will be unlike any other. Come for the history and stay for the great stories. An insiders look into strange artifacts and how they shaped the game of golf.

A special thanks to the artists who were so kind to allow the show to use their music:

Oak Studios presents "I Just Want Quiet"
Harry Lightfoot presents "Return Triumphant"
Johnny Easton presents "Purpose"

]]> Golf History; Oakmont; Seminole; Chicago Golf Club; Scavenger Hunt; Golf The first and hopefully not the last of a series we call, "A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt," where your host Connor T. Lewis will discuss historical artifacts from all over the world - share their story and how hard it would be for you to view that item.

This episode will take you to Chicago Golf Club, Oakmont CC and Seminole Golf Club for a show that we think will be unlike any other. Come for the history and stay for the great stories. An insiders look into strange artifacts and how they shaped the game of golf.

A special thanks to the artists who were so kind to allow the show to use their music:

Oak Studios presents "I Just Want Quiet"
Harry Lightfoot presents "Return Triumphant"
Johnny Easton presents "Purpose"

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]]> The first and hopefully not the last of a series we call, "A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt," where your host Connor T. Lewis will discuss historical artifacts from all over the world - share their story and how hard it would be for you to view that item.

This episode will take you to Chicago Golf Club, Oakmont CC and Seminole Golf Club for a show that we think will be unlike any other. Come for the history and stay for the great stories. An insiders look into strange artifacts and how they shaped the game of golf.

A special thanks to the artists who were so kind to allow the show to use their music:

Oak Studios presents "I Just Want Quiet"
Harry Lightfoot presents "Return Triumphant"
Johnny Easton presents "Purpose"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+sBCVtdpB ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 78: TGH 78: The Rise & Demise of Penfold Golf https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/78 729d3083-0f66-4daf-8a9c-8bb209b649e0 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 78 TGH 78: The Rise & Demise of Penfold Golf full 4 TalkinGolf Productions Another great episode from our series on the birth and death of great golf companies. We welcome back John Barba of MyGolfSpy to the show to tell the unbelievable story of Penfold Golf - the company that wouldn't die...until it did. If you are a fan of James Bond, you may remember that James Bond played a Penfold Hearts Golf Ball. 1:00:20 false Another great episode from our series on the birth and death of great golf companies. We welcome back John Barba of MyGolfSpy to the show to tell the unbelievable story of Penfold Golf - the company that wouldn't die...until it did.

If you are a fan of James Bond, you may remember that James Bond played a Penfold Hearts Golf Ball.

]]> James Bond, Golf, Golf History, Penfold Golf, Golf Equipment, MyGolfSpy Another great episode from our series on the birth and death of great golf companies. We welcome back John Barba of MyGolfSpy to the show to tell the unbelievable story of Penfold Golf - the company that wouldn't die...until it did.

If you are a fan of James Bond, you may remember that James Bond played a Penfold Hearts Golf Ball.

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]]> Another great episode from our series on the birth and death of great golf companies. We welcome back John Barba of MyGolfSpy to the show to tell the unbelievable story of Penfold Golf - the company that wouldn't die...until it did.

If you are a fan of James Bond, you may remember that James Bond played a Penfold Hearts Golf Ball.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+J0EBKpZc ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 77: TGH 77: A Golf Historian's Guide to Pinehurst https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/77 54c83ade-9e74-4ca9-81f1-13b2f6f536d8 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 77 TGH 77: A Golf Historian's Guide to Pinehurst full 4 TalkinGolf Productions After a year in the works the TalkinGolf History Podcast is proud to release, "A Golf Historian's Guide to Pinehurst" an in depth and intimate look at Pinehurst through the eye's of one of its historians. Pinehurst is called America's Home of Golf - listen in and learn how it earned that moniker. A special thanks to our guest, Chris Buie, the Pinehurst Resort and the Tufts Archives for hosting us. If you have the opportunity please consider donating to the Tufts Archives. 1:20:10 false After a year in the works the TalkinGolf History Podcast is proud to release, "A Golf Historian's Guide to Pinehurst" an in depth and intimate look at Pinehurst through the eyes of one of its historians. Pinehurst is called America's Home of Golf - listen in and learn how it earned that moniker.

A special thanks to our guest, Chris Buie, the Pinehurst Resort and the Tufts Archives for hosting us. If you have the opportunity please consider donating to the Tufts Archives.

]]> Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, Golf History, Golf, Donald Ross, USGA After a year in the works the TalkinGolf History Podcast is proud to release, "A Golf Historian's Guide to Pinehurst" an in depth and intimate look at Pinehurst through the eyes of one of its historians. Pinehurst is called America's Home of Golf - listen in and learn how it earned that moniker.

A special thanks to our guest, Chris Buie, the Pinehurst Resort and the Tufts Archives for hosting us. If you have the opportunity please consider donating to the Tufts Archives.

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]]> After a year in the works the TalkinGolf History Podcast is proud to release, "A Golf Historian's Guide to Pinehurst" an in depth and intimate look at Pinehurst through the eyes of one of its historians. Pinehurst is called America's Home of Golf - listen in and learn how it earned that moniker.

A special thanks to our guest, Chris Buie, the Pinehurst Resort and the Tufts Archives for hosting us. If you have the opportunity please consider donating to the Tufts Archives.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+1izg4YMQ ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 76: TGH 76: Mr. 59 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/76 bb690e96-ac11-4c85-8c7e-713c286f7527 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 76 TGH 76: Mr. 59 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions A wonderful interview with the wonderful man, Al Geiberger, the first man in the history of golf to break golf's version of the 4 minute mile...breaking 60! We dive into how Mr. Geiberger entered the game, his early amateur days, his stories from the tour which include Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, his PGA Championship, his Players Championship and of course a run down of his 59 and how he kept himself in the zone. We would like to take a moment to thank La Quinta Country Club for allowing us to record our interview in their boardroom. Also very special thanks to artist Jim Fitzpatrick for allowing TalkinGolf History to use his painting of Mr. 59! 1:27:48 false How is it possible that we are starting SEASON 4???

A wonderful interview with the wonderful man, Al Geiberger, the first man in the history of golf to break golf's version of the 4 minute mile...breaking 60!

We dive into how Mr. Geiberger entered the game, his early amateur days, his stories from the tour which include Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, his PGA Championship, his Players Championship and of course a run down of his 59 and how he kept himself in the zone.

We would like to take a moment to thank La Quinta Country Club for allowing us to record our interview in their boardroom.
Also very special thanks to artist Jim Fitzpatrick for allowing TalkinGolf History to use his painting of Mr. 59!

]]> Mr. 59, golf history, golf, golf record, pga championship, al geiberger, pga How is it possible that we are starting SEASON 4???

A wonderful interview with the wonderful man, Al Geiberger, the first man in the history of golf to break golf's version of the 4 minute mile...breaking 60!

We dive into how Mr. Geiberger entered the game, his early amateur days, his stories from the tour which include Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, his PGA Championship, his Players Championship and of course a run down of his 59 and how he kept himself in the zone.

We would like to take a moment to thank La Quinta Country Club for allowing us to record our interview in their boardroom.
Also very special thanks to artist Jim Fitzpatrick for allowing TalkinGolf History to use his painting of Mr. 59!

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]]> How is it possible that we are starting SEASON 4???

A wonderful interview with the wonderful man, Al Geiberger, the first man in the history of golf to break golf's version of the 4 minute mile...breaking 60!

We dive into how Mr. Geiberger entered the game, his early amateur days, his stories from the tour which include Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, his PGA Championship, his Players Championship and of course a run down of his 59 and how he kept himself in the zone.

We would like to take a moment to thank La Quinta Country Club for allowing us to record our interview in their boardroom.
Also very special thanks to artist Jim Fitzpatrick for allowing TalkinGolf History to use his painting of Mr. 59!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+9msdKo6q ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 75: TGH 75: The Rise and Demise of Spalding Golf https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/75 b8bebfdf-8383-4eb1-872b-dbdab120c76b Sun, 21 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 75 TGH 75: The Rise and Demise of Spalding Golf full 3 TalkinGolf Productions This is the first of many episodes that will be titled, "The Rise and Demise of," these episodes will cover the birth, the rise and the demise of some of the most influential golf manufacturers in history. We are joined by MyGolfSpy's own John Barba who did the wonderful research on Spalding Golf. Don't sleep on this episode if you aren't a gear head...this episode dives into how Spalding grew golf in America!!! 1:35:08 false This is the first of many episodes that will be titled, "The Rise and Demise of," these episodes will cover the birth, the rise and the demise of some of the most influential golf manufacturers in history. We are joined by MyGolfSpy's own John Barba who did the wonderful research on Spalding Golf.

Don't sleep on this episode if you aren't a gear head...this episode dives into how Spalding grew golf in America!!!

]]> Golf History, Spalding, MyGolfSpy, Golf Clubs, Golf Innovation, Harry Vardon This is the first of many episodes that will be titled, "The Rise and Demise of," these episodes will cover the birth, the rise and the demise of some of the most influential golf manufacturers in history. We are joined by MyGolfSpy's own John Barba who did the wonderful research on Spalding Golf.

Don't sleep on this episode if you aren't a gear head...this episode dives into how Spalding grew golf in America!!!

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]]> This is the first of many episodes that will be titled, "The Rise and Demise of," these episodes will cover the birth, the rise and the demise of some of the most influential golf manufacturers in history. We are joined by MyGolfSpy's own John Barba who did the wonderful research on Spalding Golf.

Don't sleep on this episode if you aren't a gear head...this episode dives into how Spalding grew golf in America!!!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+ZT1H8bGM ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 74: TGH 74: The Legacy of Willie Park Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/74 be17f655-dab1-4b1e-9e34-387d00dc2395 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 74 TGH 74: The Legacy of Willie Park Part 2 full 3 TalkinGolf Productions The conclusion of our two part podcast on the Legacy of Willie Park Senior. This episode includes the stories of Open Champions Mungo and Willie park Junior as well as the history of the only 9 hole golf course to host an Open Championship, Musselburgh Links. A special thanks to my new friend, Mungo Park. Make sure to look out for Mungo's new book in 2022 on the history of Musselburgh Links and the Park Family. I would like to thank my 10 year old daughter, Charlotte for closing out the show today. 45:35 false The conclusion of our two part podcast on the Legacy of Willie Park Senior. This episode includes the stories of Open Champions Mungo and Willie park Junior as well as the history of the only 9 hole golf course to host an Open Championship, Musselburgh Links.

A special thanks to my new friend, Mungo Park. Make sure to look out for Mungo's new book in 2022 on the history of Musselburgh Links and the Park Family.

I would like to thank my 10 year old daughter, Charlotte for closing out the show today.

]]> Willie Park, the Open, Golf, Golf History, Claret Jug, Tom Morris, St Andrews, Musselburgh The conclusion of our two part podcast on the Legacy of Willie Park Senior. This episode includes the stories of Open Champions Mungo and Willie park Junior as well as the history of the only 9 hole golf course to host an Open Championship, Musselburgh Links.

A special thanks to my new friend, Mungo Park. Make sure to look out for Mungo's new book in 2022 on the history of Musselburgh Links and the Park Family.

I would like to thank my 10 year old daughter, Charlotte for closing out the show today.

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]]> The conclusion of our two part podcast on the Legacy of Willie Park Senior. This episode includes the stories of Open Champions Mungo and Willie park Junior as well as the history of the only 9 hole golf course to host an Open Championship, Musselburgh Links.

A special thanks to my new friend, Mungo Park. Make sure to look out for Mungo's new book in 2022 on the history of Musselburgh Links and the Park Family.

I would like to thank my 10 year old daughter, Charlotte for closing out the show today.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+bNR8_dH7 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 73: TGH 73: The Voice of Inverness https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/73 ac3c33c5-ccd3-412c-803f-11f5c018c40e Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 73 TGH 73: The Voice of Inverness full 3 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf - the golf podcast that's made in Australia but heard around the world 1:39:26 false The Voice of Inverness is an oral retelling of the great history of the Inverness Club, a club that has hosted US Opens, PGA Championships and this very week, the Solheim Cup. We are joined by Inverness Club historian, Michael McCullough who was kind enough to host me at the club and sit down for this fantastic interview.

Some stories you may have heard - some I would all but guarantee you have not - this podcast is a bit longer than our average, but its so delicious I couldn't figure out where to make the cut, so you get it all!!!

Our cover art for this episode is the oil painting recently completed my reknown artist Graeme Baxter.

]]> Inverness Club, USGA, US Open, Solheim Cup, LPGA, Golf History, Golf The Voice of Inverness is an oral retelling of the great history of the Inverness Club, a club that has hosted US Opens, PGA Championships and this very week, the Solheim Cup. We are joined by Inverness Club historian, Michael McCullough who was kind enough to host me at the club and sit down for this fantastic interview.

Some stories you may have heard - some I would all but guarantee you have not - this podcast is a bit longer than our average, but its so delicious I couldn't figure out where to make the cut, so you get it all!!!

Our cover art for this episode is the oil painting recently completed my reknown artist Graeme Baxter.

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]]> The Voice of Inverness is an oral retelling of the great history of the Inverness Club, a club that has hosted US Opens, PGA Championships and this very week, the Solheim Cup. We are joined by Inverness Club historian, Michael McCullough who was kind enough to host me at the club and sit down for this fantastic interview.

Some stories you may have heard - some I would all but guarantee you have not - this podcast is a bit longer than our average, but its so delicious I couldn't figure out where to make the cut, so you get it all!!!

Our cover art for this episode is the oil painting recently completed my reknown artist Graeme Baxter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+63xzR21X ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 72: TGH 72: The Legacy of Willie Park Senior https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/72 6945bd51-3410-408a-941c-b91fc00cd71e Sun, 15 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 72 TGH 72: The Legacy of Willie Park Senior full 3 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History welcomes the Great Grandson of our first major championship winner to the show to discuss his Great Grandfather's Legacy - the first Open Championship winner, 4 time Open Champion, brother to an Open Champion and son to a two-time Open Champion. The Park Legacy is not spoken with the same reverance we give to his counterpart who lived in St Andrews. On our show, Mungo Park and I discuss why the voices of the Park's have been muted by time along with the golfing history of the Honourable Town known as Musselburgh. 1:11:23 false TalkinGolf History welcomes the Great Grandson of our first major championship winner to the show to discuss his Great Grandfather's Legacy - the first Open Championship winner, 4 time Open Champion, brother to an Open Champion and son to a two-time Open Champion.

The Park Legacy is not spoken with the same reverance we give to his counterpart who lived in St Andrews. On our show, Mungo Park and I discuss why the voices of the Park's have been muted by time along with the golfing history of the Honourable Town known as Musselburgh.

]]> Open Championship, St Andrews, Willie Park, R&A, Musselburgh, Golf, history TalkinGolf History welcomes the Great Grandson of our first major championship winner to the show to discuss his Great Grandfather's Legacy - the first Open Championship winner, 4 time Open Champion, brother to an Open Champion and son to a two-time Open Champion.

The Park Legacy is not spoken with the same reverance we give to his counterpart who lived in St Andrews. On our show, Mungo Park and I discuss why the voices of the Park's have been muted by time along with the golfing history of the Honourable Town known as Musselburgh.

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]]> TalkinGolf History welcomes the Great Grandson of our first major championship winner to the show to discuss his Great Grandfather's Legacy - the first Open Championship winner, 4 time Open Champion, brother to an Open Champion and son to a two-time Open Champion.

The Park Legacy is not spoken with the same reverance we give to his counterpart who lived in St Andrews. On our show, Mungo Park and I discuss why the voices of the Park's have been muted by time along with the golfing history of the Honourable Town known as Musselburgh.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+Hc0Z6dz4 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 71: TGH 71: The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/71 f5bef541-8c13-4c58-a77c-88de0fc24408 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 71 TGH 71: The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 2 full 3 TalkinGolf Productions In Part 2 of the Legacy of Tom Morris we start with the phenom of Young Tom Morris. We then weave through the lives of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris with our historians Roger McStravick and Stephen Proctor as we help tell this wonderful tale of two of the greatest golfers that ever lived. Not to be missed: Old Tom Morris' golf design work His gift to Green Keepers The Greatness of Young Tom Morris and... Perhaps two stories about these legends that you might not have known. 1:19:38 false In Part 2 of the Legacy of Tom Morris we start with the phenom of Young Tom Morris. We then weave through the lives of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris with our historians Roger McStravick and Stephen Proctor as we help tell this wonderful tale of two of the greatest golfers that ever lived.

Not to be missed:
Old Tom Morris' golf design work
His gift to Green Keepers
The Greatness of Young Tom Morris
and...
Perhaps two stories about these legends that you might not have known.

]]> Old Tom Morris, St Andrews, Old Course, The Open, Young Tom Morris, Golf In Part 2 of the Legacy of Tom Morris we start with the phenom of Young Tom Morris. We then weave through the lives of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris with our historians Roger McStravick and Stephen Proctor as we help tell this wonderful tale of two of the greatest golfers that ever lived.

Not to be missed:
Old Tom Morris' golf design work
His gift to Green Keepers
The Greatness of Young Tom Morris
and...
Perhaps two stories about these legends that you might not have known.

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]]> In Part 2 of the Legacy of Tom Morris we start with the phenom of Young Tom Morris. We then weave through the lives of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris with our historians Roger McStravick and Stephen Proctor as we help tell this wonderful tale of two of the greatest golfers that ever lived.

Not to be missed:
Old Tom Morris' golf design work
His gift to Green Keepers
The Greatness of Young Tom Morris
and...
Perhaps two stories about these legends that you might not have known.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+P1Rw32sq ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 70: TGH 70: The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/70 753ced32-ea44-4415-a9a6-8d2cf1bbf589 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 70 TGH 70: The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 1 full 3 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History presents The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 1. This is a two part podcast. Part 1 dives into the history of Old Tom Morris, his relationship with Allan Robertson, his rivalry with Willie Park and the Birth of the Open Championship. We are joined by two golf historians, Roger McStravick of St Andrews an expert on the life of Old Tom Morris and Stephen Proctor who is an expert on the life of Young Tom Morris together for the first time they discuss the History and Legacy of Tom Morris. In part 2 we will dive into the lives of both Old and Young Tom Morris. 59:26 false TalkinGolf History presents The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 1. This is a two part podcast. Part 1 dives into the history of Old Tom Morris, his relationship with Allan Robertson, his rivalry with Willie Park and the Birth of the Open Championship.

We are joined by two golf historians, Roger McStravick of St Andrews an expert on the life of Old Tom Morris and Stephen Proctor who is an expert on the life of Young Tom Morris; together for the first time they discuss the History and Legacy of Tom Morris.

In part 2 we will dive into the lives of both Old and Young Tom Morris.

]]> Old Tom Morris, R&A, Old Course, Golf, Golf History, Open Championship, Young Tom TalkinGolf History presents The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 1. This is a two part podcast. Part 1 dives into the history of Old Tom Morris, his relationship with Allan Robertson, his rivalry with Willie Park and the Birth of the Open Championship.

We are joined by two golf historians, Roger McStravick of St Andrews an expert on the life of Old Tom Morris and Stephen Proctor who is an expert on the life of Young Tom Morris; together for the first time they discuss the History and Legacy of Tom Morris.

In part 2 we will dive into the lives of both Old and Young Tom Morris.

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]]> TalkinGolf History presents The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 1. This is a two part podcast. Part 1 dives into the history of Old Tom Morris, his relationship with Allan Robertson, his rivalry with Willie Park and the Birth of the Open Championship.

We are joined by two golf historians, Roger McStravick of St Andrews an expert on the life of Old Tom Morris and Stephen Proctor who is an expert on the life of Young Tom Morris; together for the first time they discuss the History and Legacy of Tom Morris.

In part 2 we will dive into the lives of both Old and Young Tom Morris.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+mVLlONeV ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 69: TGH 69: Did Ben Hogan Win 5 US Opens? https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/69 3ed95b33-b420-40f1-8376-2c3dabd1248c Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 69 TGH 69: Did Ben Hogan Win 5 US Opens? full 3 TalkinGolf Productions Episode #69 is a fascinating show on one of golf's most mysterious debates - Did Ben Hogan win 5 US Opens and not 4? The story hinges on the designiation of the 1942 Hale America National Open, which was held in place of the canceled 1942 US Open. Some have fought for decades to declare this event a US Open while others have scoffed at the idea. Author Peter May recently published a new book, "The Open Question: Ben Hogan and Golf's Most Enduring Controversey" joins us on the show to argue the case for Ben Hogan winning his 5th US Open. Its a great interview which ends with my thoughts on the controversy. 1:19:22 false Episode #69 is a fascinating show on one of golf's most mysterious debates - Did Ben Hogan win 5 US Opens and not 4? The story hinges on the designiation of the 1942 Hale America National Open, which was held in place of the canceled 1942 US Open. Some have fought for decades to declare this event a US Open while others have scoffed at the idea.

Author Peter May recently published a new book, "The Open Question: Ben Hogan and Golf's Most Enduring Controversey" joins us on the show to argue the case for Ben Hogan winning his 5th US Open.
Its a great interview which ends with my thoughts on the controversy.

]]> Ben Hogan, USGA, US Open, Hale America National Open, Golf, Golf History Episode #69 is a fascinating show on one of golf's most mysterious debates - Did Ben Hogan win 5 US Opens and not 4? The story hinges on the designiation of the 1942 Hale America National Open, which was held in place of the canceled 1942 US Open. Some have fought for decades to declare this event a US Open while others have scoffed at the idea.

Author Peter May recently published a new book, "The Open Question: Ben Hogan and Golf's Most Enduring Controversey" joins us on the show to argue the case for Ben Hogan winning his 5th US Open.
Its a great interview which ends with my thoughts on the controversy.

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]]> Episode #69 is a fascinating show on one of golf's most mysterious debates - Did Ben Hogan win 5 US Opens and not 4? The story hinges on the designiation of the 1942 Hale America National Open, which was held in place of the canceled 1942 US Open. Some have fought for decades to declare this event a US Open while others have scoffed at the idea.

Author Peter May recently published a new book, "The Open Question: Ben Hogan and Golf's Most Enduring Controversey" joins us on the show to argue the case for Ben Hogan winning his 5th US Open.
Its a great interview which ends with my thoughts on the controversy.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+w2cAzemm ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 68: TGH 68: The Englishman, Tony Jacklin https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/68 5c46c504-9a06-4760-9495-d58ca09f1e5f Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 68 TGH 68: The Englishman, Tony Jacklin full 3 TalkinGolf Productions On Episode #68 we are joined by Hall of Famer, Two Time Major Champion, Ryder Cup Hero and Captain...Tony Jacklin! This is Part 1 of a series of podcasts with Tony Jacklin. In part 1 we dive into his early days playing the game, how he rose to the professional ranks and his major championship success and even failures. In the next installment we will dive into the Ryder Cup. Not to be missed: His stories of Ben Hogan, Peter Thomson and Bobby Locke. Mr. Jacklin is now a master woodworker who specializes in Marquetry. To view and even purchase his work please visit the link below: https://tonyjacklinmarquetry.co.uk 1:55:33 false On Episode #68 we are joined by Hall of Famer, Two Time Major Champion, Ryder Cup Hero and Captain...Tony Jacklin!

This is Part 1 of a series of podcasts with Tony Jacklin.
In part 1 we dive into his early days playing the game, how he rose to the professional ranks and his major championship success and even failures. In the next installment we will dive into the Ryder Cup.

Not to be missed: His stories of Ben Hogan, Peter Thomson and Bobby Locke.

Mr. Jacklin is now a master woodworker who specializes in Marquetry. To view and even purchase his work please visit the link below:

https://tonyjacklinmarquetry.co.uk

]]> Open Championship, US Open, USGA, Tony Jacklin, PGA TOUR, Gold, golf history On Episode #68 we are joined by Hall of Famer, Two Time Major Champion, Ryder Cup Hero and Captain...Tony Jacklin!

This is Part 1 of a series of podcasts with Tony Jacklin.
In part 1 we dive into his early days playing the game, how he rose to the professional ranks and his major championship success and even failures. In the next installment we will dive into the Ryder Cup.

Not to be missed: His stories of Ben Hogan, Peter Thomson and Bobby Locke.

Mr. Jacklin is now a master woodworker who specializes in Marquetry. To view and even purchase his work please visit the link below:

https://tonyjacklinmarquetry.co.uk

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]]> On Episode #68 we are joined by Hall of Famer, Two Time Major Champion, Ryder Cup Hero and Captain...Tony Jacklin!

This is Part 1 of a series of podcasts with Tony Jacklin.
In part 1 we dive into his early days playing the game, how he rose to the professional ranks and his major championship success and even failures. In the next installment we will dive into the Ryder Cup.

Not to be missed: His stories of Ben Hogan, Peter Thomson and Bobby Locke.

Mr. Jacklin is now a master woodworker who specializes in Marquetry. To view and even purchase his work please visit the link below:

https://tonyjacklinmarquetry.co.uk

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+fhihJSly ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 67: TGH 67: The Birth and Death of Golf in America https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/67 2272b701-621e-45ea-9539-fe7f811cb18c Mon, 03 May 2021 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 67 TGH 67: The Birth and Death of Golf in America full 3 TalkinGolf Productions Our latest episode of Golf From the Fringe: The Birth and Death of Golf In America: The Story of Harleston Green, is the true story of how the game of golf came to America in the mid-1700s. This story takes place over a 60 year period from 1739 to 1799 and tells the story of America's first golfers, first golf course and first golf club and how they semmingly like the colony of Roanoke disappeared in the middle of the night. I can't tell you how proud of how this show came together - in my book its an instant classic. Soundtrack: "The Rise" by MRTN "Touch" by Mattia Cupelli "Forgotten" by Whitesand "Hidden Past" by Kevin MacLeod 27:24 false Our latest episode of Golf From the Fringe: The Birth and Death of Golf In America: The Story of Harleston Green, is the true story of how the game of golf came to America in the mid-1700s. This story takes place over a 60 year period from 1739 to 1799 and tells the story of America's first golfers, first golf course and first golf club and how they semmingly, like the colony of Roanoke, disappeared in the middle of the night.

I can't tell you how proud of how this show came together - in my book its an instant classic.

Correction:
During the podcast I state thaf the first known golfer in America was William Blacklock of Charleston (1739). As it turns out a set or golf clubs and golf balls were noted in the effects of Governor William Burnet on October 13, 1729 (a full decade earlier).

Soundtrack:
"The Rise" by MRTN
"Touch" by Mattia Cupelli
"Forgotten" by Whitesand
"Hidden Past" by Kevin MacLeod

]]> PGA Championship, Kiawah Island Golf, Charleston Golf, USGA, First Golf, Harleston Green Our latest episode of Golf From the Fringe: The Birth and Death of Golf In America: The Story of Harleston Green, is the true story of how the game of golf came to America in the mid-1700s. This story takes place over a 60 year period from 1739 to 1799 and tells the story of America's first golfers, first golf course and first golf club and how they semmingly, like the colony of Roanoke, disappeared in the middle of the night.

I can't tell you how proud of how this show came together - in my book its an instant classic.

Correction:
During the podcast I state thaf the first known golfer in America was William Blacklock of Charleston (1739). As it turns out a set or golf clubs and golf balls were noted in the effects of Governor William Burnet on October 13, 1729 (a full decade earlier).

Soundtrack:
"The Rise" by MRTN
"Touch" by Mattia Cupelli
"Forgotten" by Whitesand
"Hidden Past" by Kevin MacLeod

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]]> Our latest episode of Golf From the Fringe: The Birth and Death of Golf In America: The Story of Harleston Green, is the true story of how the game of golf came to America in the mid-1700s. This story takes place over a 60 year period from 1739 to 1799 and tells the story of America's first golfers, first golf course and first golf club and how they semmingly, like the colony of Roanoke, disappeared in the middle of the night.

I can't tell you how proud of how this show came together - in my book its an instant classic.

Correction:
During the podcast I state thaf the first known golfer in America was William Blacklock of Charleston (1739). As it turns out a set or golf clubs and golf balls were noted in the effects of Governor William Burnet on October 13, 1729 (a full decade earlier).

Soundtrack:
"The Rise" by MRTN
"Touch" by Mattia Cupelli
"Forgotten" by Whitesand
"Hidden Past" by Kevin MacLeod

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+M3IiZCSH ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 66: TGH 66: The History of the Hyannisport Club https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/66 cdd9f608-6669-48aa-bd14-11a75c51fc8d Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 66 TGH 66: The History of the Hyannisport Club full 3 TalkinGolf Productions The History of the Hyannisport Club in its own way is the history of golf in America. Founded in 1897, it has the unique history of having three of American Golf's Founding Fathers on its roster of archiects: John Reid, Alexander Findlay and Donald Ross. It was the golf retreat of President John F Kennedy & has been called the Hardest Short Course in America. Our podcast ends with golf course architect Ron Forse and the Hyannisport Club's superintendent talking about its restoration and its hidden design pearls. 1:01:57 false The History of the Hyannisport Club in its own way is the history of golf in America. Founded in 1897, it has the unique history of having three of American Golf's Founding Fathers on its roster of archiects: John Reid, Alexander Findlay and Donald Ross. It was the golf retreat of President John F Kennedy & has been called the Hardest Short Course in America.

Our podcast ends with golf course architect Ron Forse and the Hyannisport Club's superintendent talking about its restoration and its hidden design pearls.

]]> Hyannisport Club, Hyannisport, Golf History, Cape Cod, Cape Cod Golf, President Kennedy, Kennedy Golf The History of the Hyannisport Club in its own way is the history of golf in America. Founded in 1897, it has the unique history of having three of American Golf's Founding Fathers on its roster of archiects: John Reid, Alexander Findlay and Donald Ross. It was the golf retreat of President John F Kennedy & has been called the Hardest Short Course in America.

Our podcast ends with golf course architect Ron Forse and the Hyannisport Club's superintendent talking about its restoration and its hidden design pearls.

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]]> The History of the Hyannisport Club in its own way is the history of golf in America. Founded in 1897, it has the unique history of having three of American Golf's Founding Fathers on its roster of archiects: John Reid, Alexander Findlay and Donald Ross. It was the golf retreat of President John F Kennedy & has been called the Hardest Short Course in America.

Our podcast ends with golf course architect Ron Forse and the Hyannisport Club's superintendent talking about its restoration and its hidden design pearls.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+4qHmbCC6 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 65: TGH 65: The Blonde Bomber: Craig Wood https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/65 9d0de061-7abf-41d9-b135-17c49fc2790e Mon, 05 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 65 TGH 65: The Blonde Bomber: Craig Wood full 3 TalkinGolf Productions Episode #65 is an episode of Warren Rogan's "Sports Forgotten Heroes." Warren, myself and George Petro discuss the life and career of Craig Wood, who prior to winning the first two majors of 1941 was best known for being the Grand Slam Runner-Up Champion. A special thanks to Warren Rogan for allowing me to co-release this podcast with Sports Forgotten Heroes. If you love sports and love history, do yourself a favor and make Sports Forgotten Heroes a favorite in your podcast play list. 1:33:04 false Episode #65 is an episode of Warren Rogan's "Sports Forgotten Heroes." Warren, myself and George Petro discuss the life and career of Craig Wood, who prior to winning the first two majors of 1941 was best known for being the Grand Slam Runner-Up Champion.

A special thanks to Warren Rogan for allowing me to co-release this podcast with Sports Forgotten Heroes. If you love sports and love history, do yourself a favor and make Sports Forgotten Heroes a favorite in your podcast play list.

]]> The Masters, US Open, Craig Wood, Greatest Player to Never Win a Major Episode #65 is an episode of Warren Rogan's "Sports Forgotten Heroes." Warren, myself and George Petro discuss the life and career of Craig Wood, who prior to winning the first two majors of 1941 was best known for being the Grand Slam Runner-Up Champion.

A special thanks to Warren Rogan for allowing me to co-release this podcast with Sports Forgotten Heroes. If you love sports and love history, do yourself a favor and make Sports Forgotten Heroes a favorite in your podcast play list.

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]]> Episode #65 is an episode of Warren Rogan's "Sports Forgotten Heroes." Warren, myself and George Petro discuss the life and career of Craig Wood, who prior to winning the first two majors of 1941 was best known for being the Grand Slam Runner-Up Champion.

A special thanks to Warren Rogan for allowing me to co-release this podcast with Sports Forgotten Heroes. If you love sports and love history, do yourself a favor and make Sports Forgotten Heroes a favorite in your podcast play list.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+2KDXoN1Y ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 64: TGH 64: Antiquities of the Game, Young Tom's Putter https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/64 d6a1e933-f843-46dc-9fae-4c48f186125f Wed, 24 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 64 TGH 64: Antiquities of the Game, Young Tom's Putter full 3 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History is proud to announce a new series, "Antiquities of the Game," where we explore relics from golf's past and use them to tell the history of the game of golf. This episode includes Jock Hutchinson's 1921 Open Championship Gold Medal and YOUNG TOM MORRIS' PUTTER that he used to win 4 Open Championships in a row. This pivotal moment changed the course of golf history, gave birth to the first ever Gold Medal, the Claret Jug and the Open Rota. I am joined on the show by Golf Historian and author of "Monarch of the Green: Young Tom Morris: Pioneer of Modern Golf," the fabulous Stephen Proctor. 1:34:01 false TalkinGolf History is proud to announce a new series, "Antiquities of the Game," where we explore relics from golf's past and use them to tell the history of the game of golf. This episode includes Jock Hutchinson's 1921 Open Championship Gold Medal and YOUNG TOM MORRIS' PUTTER that he used to win 4 Open Championships in a row. This pivotal moment changed the course of golf history, gave birth to the first ever Gold Medal, the Claret Jug and the Open Rota.

I am joined on the show by Golf Historian and author of "Monarch of the Green: Young Tom Morris: Pioneer of Modern Golf," the fabulous Stephen Proctor.

]]> Young Tom Morris, Tom Morris, The Open, Golf History TalkinGolf History is proud to announce a new series, "Antiquities of the Game," where we explore relics from golf's past and use them to tell the history of the game of golf. This episode includes Jock Hutchinson's 1921 Open Championship Gold Medal and YOUNG TOM MORRIS' PUTTER that he used to win 4 Open Championships in a row. This pivotal moment changed the course of golf history, gave birth to the first ever Gold Medal, the Claret Jug and the Open Rota.

I am joined on the show by Golf Historian and author of "Monarch of the Green: Young Tom Morris: Pioneer of Modern Golf," the fabulous Stephen Proctor.

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]]> TalkinGolf History is proud to announce a new series, "Antiquities of the Game," where we explore relics from golf's past and use them to tell the history of the game of golf. This episode includes Jock Hutchinson's 1921 Open Championship Gold Medal and YOUNG TOM MORRIS' PUTTER that he used to win 4 Open Championships in a row. This pivotal moment changed the course of golf history, gave birth to the first ever Gold Medal, the Claret Jug and the Open Rota.

I am joined on the show by Golf Historian and author of "Monarch of the Green: Young Tom Morris: Pioneer of Modern Golf," the fabulous Stephen Proctor.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+57x2ibPv ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 63: TGH 63: The Gathering https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/63 c77a1ceb-bd94-4f0d-ac63-e9bac45a4ad7 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 63 TGH 63: The Gathering full 3 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History proudly presents "The Gathering" A golf summit of sorts at the Home of America Golf, which brought together the minds behind Golf Club Atlas, the Donald Ross Society, Kyle Franz Golf Design, Story Lounge Film Company and the Society of Golf Historians. Warning: Two of our microphones experienced issues so you may experience moments of static to increase the audio output. 1:45:03 false TalkinGolf History proudly presents "The Gathering"
A golf summit at the Home of America Golf, which brought together the minds behind Golf Club Atlas, the Donald Ross Society, Kyle Franz Golf Design, Story Lounge Film Company and the Society of Golf Historians.

Warning: Two of our microphones experienced issues so you may experience moments of static to increase the audio output.

]]> Golf. Golf Design, Golf Club Atlas, Golf History, Pinehurst, Donald Ross TalkinGolf History proudly presents "The Gathering"
A golf summit at the Home of America Golf, which brought together the minds behind Golf Club Atlas, the Donald Ross Society, Kyle Franz Golf Design, Story Lounge Film Company and the Society of Golf Historians.

Warning: Two of our microphones experienced issues so you may experience moments of static to increase the audio output.

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]]> TalkinGolf History proudly presents "The Gathering"
A golf summit at the Home of America Golf, which brought together the minds behind Golf Club Atlas, the Donald Ross Society, Kyle Franz Golf Design, Story Lounge Film Company and the Society of Golf Historians.

Warning: Two of our microphones experienced issues so you may experience moments of static to increase the audio output.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+4p94YCMF ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 62: TGH 62: The Life & Times of Ben Wright https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/62 e794e32a-e531-4c52-833a-713f65eac670 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 62 TGH 62: The Life & Times of Ben Wright full 3 TalkinGolf Productions Episode #61 is the 4th installment of my sitdown interview with Masters Announcer, Ben Wright. In the previous installments Mr. Wright shared some amazing stories with us including- his friendship with Ben Hogan, how he helped put the Beatles on tv for the first time, when Jack Nicklaus shed a tear from a fellow player, how Ben felt that he had jinxed a player at the Masters, how he punched out another player and many many stories that have never previously been shared. On this installment Ben shares a few more stories and adds a bit of color to the stories he has shared before. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with broadcasting legend, Ben Wright - I sincerely hope you have enjoyed our time together. 1:05:57 false Episode #61 is the 4th installment of my sitdown interview with Masters Announcer, Ben Wright. In the previous installments Mr. Wright shared some amazing stories with us including- his friendship with Ben Hogan, how he helped put the Beatles on tv for the first time, when Jack Nicklaus shed a tear from a fellow player, how Ben felt that he had jinxed a player at the Masters, how he punched out another player and many many stories that have never previously been shared.

On this installment Ben shares a few more stories and adds a bit of color to the stories he has shared before.

It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with broadcasting legend, Ben Wright - I sincerely hope you have enjoyed our time together.

]]> Ben Wright, The Masters, Jack Nicklaus, Augusta National, Golf History, Golf Episode #61 is the 4th installment of my sitdown interview with Masters Announcer, Ben Wright. In the previous installments Mr. Wright shared some amazing stories with us including- his friendship with Ben Hogan, how he helped put the Beatles on tv for the first time, when Jack Nicklaus shed a tear from a fellow player, how Ben felt that he had jinxed a player at the Masters, how he punched out another player and many many stories that have never previously been shared.

On this installment Ben shares a few more stories and adds a bit of color to the stories he has shared before.

It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with broadcasting legend, Ben Wright - I sincerely hope you have enjoyed our time together.

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]]> Episode #61 is the 4th installment of my sitdown interview with Masters Announcer, Ben Wright. In the previous installments Mr. Wright shared some amazing stories with us including- his friendship with Ben Hogan, how he helped put the Beatles on tv for the first time, when Jack Nicklaus shed a tear from a fellow player, how Ben felt that he had jinxed a player at the Masters, how he punched out another player and many many stories that have never previously been shared.

On this installment Ben shares a few more stories and adds a bit of color to the stories he has shared before.

It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with broadcasting legend, Ben Wright - I sincerely hope you have enjoyed our time together.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+-6r08qtN ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 61: TGH 61: Ben Wright & the Beatles??? https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/61 9f72d2ef-0aed-41bc-9d63-691ef8d1b4b1 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 61 TGH 61: Ben Wright & the Beatles??? full 3 TalkinGolf Productions Episode #61 kicks off #MastersMarch for the TalkinGolf History Podcast. Five podcasts in 5 weeks, in our countdown to the 2021 Masters with stories you won't hear anywhere else. What better way to kick off this series than with a story that has nothing to do with golf - or atleast the first 15 minutes of our show has nothing to do with golf. If you are a Beatles Fan listen in for this unknown backstory of how the Beatles made their first tv appearance ever! I hope you Beatles fanatics listen past the first 15 minutes, but if not, you can skip to my outgoing message and a little more color to the story. For the golf fans there is plenty of meat for you as well including how Ben Wright may have cost a friend a major championship, CBS's illegal calcutta and Ben's favorite moments from the Masters. 1:24:21 false Episode #61 kicks off #MastersMarch for the TalkinGolf History Podcast. Five podcasts in 5 weeks, in our countdown to the 2021 Masters with stories you won't hear anywhere else.

What better way to kick off this series than with a story that has nothing to do with golf - or atleast the first 15 minutes of our show has nothing to do with golf. If you are a Beatles Fan listen in for this unknown backstory of how the Beatles made their first tv appearance ever! I hope you Beatles fanatics listen past the first 15 minutes, but if not, you can skip to my outgoing message and a little more color to the story.

For the golf fans there is plenty of meat for you as well including how Ben Wright may have cost a friend a major championship, CBS's illegal calcutta and Ben's favorite moments from the Masters.

]]> the Beatles, Beatles, Golf History, The Masters, Beatles History Episode #61 kicks off #MastersMarch for the TalkinGolf History Podcast. Five podcasts in 5 weeks, in our countdown to the 2021 Masters with stories you won't hear anywhere else.

What better way to kick off this series than with a story that has nothing to do with golf - or atleast the first 15 minutes of our show has nothing to do with golf. If you are a Beatles Fan listen in for this unknown backstory of how the Beatles made their first tv appearance ever! I hope you Beatles fanatics listen past the first 15 minutes, but if not, you can skip to my outgoing message and a little more color to the story.

For the golf fans there is plenty of meat for you as well including how Ben Wright may have cost a friend a major championship, CBS's illegal calcutta and Ben's favorite moments from the Masters.

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]]> Episode #61 kicks off #MastersMarch for the TalkinGolf History Podcast. Five podcasts in 5 weeks, in our countdown to the 2021 Masters with stories you won't hear anywhere else.

What better way to kick off this series than with a story that has nothing to do with golf - or atleast the first 15 minutes of our show has nothing to do with golf. If you are a Beatles Fan listen in for this unknown backstory of how the Beatles made their first tv appearance ever! I hope you Beatles fanatics listen past the first 15 minutes, but if not, you can skip to my outgoing message and a little more color to the story.

For the golf fans there is plenty of meat for you as well including how Ben Wright may have cost a friend a major championship, CBS's illegal calcutta and Ben's favorite moments from the Masters.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+6IxodT2A ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 60: TGH 60: The Wonderful Herbert Warren Wind https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/60 a5581ef9-d7d2-4bd8-b33b-392c2665ac6d Mon, 15 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 60 TGH 60: The Wonderful Herbert Warren Wind full 3 TalkinGolf Productions On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into the profound history of Herbert Warren Wind. Few sports writers in history hold a candle to the great Herbert Warren WInd, and we golfers should cherish the fact that he was on our side. If you think you know a lot about the man that the USGA named its highest honor in literature after, think again - his contributions to the game will echo in golf's history. Our guests for today's show are Bradley Klein and Stephen Proctor. 1:25:24 false On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into the profound history of Herbert Warren Wind. Few sports writers in history hold a candle to the great Herbert Warren WInd, and we golfers should cherish the fact that he was on our side.
If you think you know a lot about the man that the USGA named its highest honor in literature after, think again - his contributions to the game will echo in golf's history.
Our guests for today's show are Bradley Klein and Stephen Proctor.

]]> Herbert Warren Wind, Golf History, USGA, Golf On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into the profound history of Herbert Warren Wind. Few sports writers in history hold a candle to the great Herbert Warren WInd, and we golfers should cherish the fact that he was on our side.
If you think you know a lot about the man that the USGA named its highest honor in literature after, think again - his contributions to the game will echo in golf's history.
Our guests for today's show are Bradley Klein and Stephen Proctor.

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]]> On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into the profound history of Herbert Warren Wind. Few sports writers in history hold a candle to the great Herbert Warren WInd, and we golfers should cherish the fact that he was on our side.
If you think you know a lot about the man that the USGA named its highest honor in literature after, think again - his contributions to the game will echo in golf's history.
Our guests for today's show are Bradley Klein and Stephen Proctor.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+jGoTa7Hg ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 59: TGH 59: The Unheralded Pioneer, Ann Gregory https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/59 979076ea-4e4e-4864-afc6-3b439ef22fdc Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 59 TGH 59: The Unheralded Pioneer, Ann Gregory full 3 TalkinGolf Productions Ann Gregory won over 300 golf tournaments, she broke the USGA women's color barrier and for 65 years her story has been lost to the masses. Today on our show we are joined by Junior Curator of the USGA Golf Museum, Kylie Garabed who helps shine a light on the amazing career of Ann Gregory, Golf's Unheralded Pioneer. On a personal note: The original purpose of this podcast was to share stories with you that you might not hear anywhere else. Ann Gregory passed away in 1990 without the accolades she should have been afforded, let us honor her in death like she should have been honored in life - as a champion, a pioneer and as she might have wished, a golfer. 31:38 false Ann Gregory won over 300 golf tournaments, she broke the USGA women's color barrier and for 65 years her story has been lost to the masses. Today on our show we are joined by Junior Curator of the USGA Golf Museum, Kylie Garabed who helps shine a light on the amazing career of Ann Gregory, Golf's Unheralded Pioneer.

On a personal note: The original purpose of this podcast was to share stories with you that you might not hear anywhere else. Ann Gregory passed away in 1990 without the accolades she should have been afforded, let us honor her in death like she should have been honored in life - as a champion, a pioneer and as she might have wished, a golfer.

]]> golf history, USGA, LPGA, US Womens Open, USGA Golf Museum Ann Gregory won over 300 golf tournaments, she broke the USGA women's color barrier and for 65 years her story has been lost to the masses. Today on our show we are joined by Junior Curator of the USGA Golf Museum, Kylie Garabed who helps shine a light on the amazing career of Ann Gregory, Golf's Unheralded Pioneer.

On a personal note: The original purpose of this podcast was to share stories with you that you might not hear anywhere else. Ann Gregory passed away in 1990 without the accolades she should have been afforded, let us honor her in death like she should have been honored in life - as a champion, a pioneer and as she might have wished, a golfer.

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]]> Ann Gregory won over 300 golf tournaments, she broke the USGA women's color barrier and for 65 years her story has been lost to the masses. Today on our show we are joined by Junior Curator of the USGA Golf Museum, Kylie Garabed who helps shine a light on the amazing career of Ann Gregory, Golf's Unheralded Pioneer.

On a personal note: The original purpose of this podcast was to share stories with you that you might not hear anywhere else. Ann Gregory passed away in 1990 without the accolades she should have been afforded, let us honor her in death like she should have been honored in life - as a champion, a pioneer and as she might have wished, a golfer.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+6eWC5xD8 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 58: TGH 58: The Golf Club Without a Course https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/58 054f56e8-bf6f-4a35-8597-cb05b30e2743 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 58 TGH 58: The Golf Club Without a Course full 3 TalkinGolf Productions Golf From The Fringe presents "The Golf Club Without a Course." The TalkinGolf History introduced the first ever storyline podcast in 2018, when it introduced the Golf From the Fringe series - after a year off, our latest show captures the unique story of the history of the Pittsburgh Golf Club - which includes a runaway bride, a billionaire, the US President, Queen Victoria, the battle between private and public golf, the formation of the Western PA Golf Association, the creation of Oakmont, Fox Chapel and the Pittsburgh Field Club -----all in 26 minutes of run time. The soundtrack alone makes this podcast worth listening to, as it follows 60 years of popular music through the duration of our story's timeline. Sountrack includes: Kevin MacLeod's "Wizardtorium" Wizardtorium Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Nabucco Va Pensiero circa 1840 Johann Strauss II, "Roses From A Southern Waltz" perfomed by the Philadelphia Orchestra circa 1880 Charles B. Ward, "The Band Played On" circa 1895 Scott Joplin, "Original Rags" circa 1899 Elizabeth Lennox, In the Gloaming" circa 1910 Kevin MacLeod, "Atlantean Twilight" "Atlantean Twilight" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... 26:41 false Golf From The Fringe presents "The Golf Club Without a Course."

The TalkinGolf History introduced the first ever storyline podcast in 2018, when it introduced the Golf From the Fringe series - after a year off, our latest show captures the unique story of the history of the Pittsburgh Golf Club - which includes a runaway bride, a billionaire, the US President, Queen Victoria, the battle between private and public golf, the formation of the Western PA Golf Association, the creation of Oakmont, Fox Chapel and the Pittsburgh Field Club -----all in 26 minutes of run time.

The soundtrack alone makes this podcast worth listening to, as it follows 60 years of popular music through the duration of our story's timeline.

Sountrack includes:

Kevin MacLeod's "Wizardtorium"
Wizardtorium
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Nabucco Va Pensiero circa 1840

Johann Strauss II, "Roses From A Southern Waltz" perfomed by the Philadelphia Orchestra circa 1880

Charles B. Ward, "The Band Played On" circa 1895

Scott Joplin, "Original Rags" circa 1899

Elizabeth Lennox, In the Gloaming" circa 1910

Kevin MacLeod, "Atlantean Twilight"
"Atlantean Twilight"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

]]> USGA, Golf History, Pittsburgh, Oakmont, Pittsburgh Golf Club, Golf Architecture Golf From The Fringe presents "The Golf Club Without a Course."

The TalkinGolf History introduced the first ever storyline podcast in 2018, when it introduced the Golf From the Fringe series - after a year off, our latest show captures the unique story of the history of the Pittsburgh Golf Club - which includes a runaway bride, a billionaire, the US President, Queen Victoria, the battle between private and public golf, the formation of the Western PA Golf Association, the creation of Oakmont, Fox Chapel and the Pittsburgh Field Club -----all in 26 minutes of run time.

The soundtrack alone makes this podcast worth listening to, as it follows 60 years of popular music through the duration of our story's timeline.

Sountrack includes:

Kevin MacLeod's "Wizardtorium"
Wizardtorium
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Nabucco Va Pensiero circa 1840

Johann Strauss II, "Roses From A Southern Waltz" perfomed by the Philadelphia Orchestra circa 1880

Charles B. Ward, "The Band Played On" circa 1895

Scott Joplin, "Original Rags" circa 1899

Elizabeth Lennox, In the Gloaming" circa 1910

Kevin MacLeod, "Atlantean Twilight"
"Atlantean Twilight"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

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]]> Golf From The Fringe presents "The Golf Club Without a Course."

The TalkinGolf History introduced the first ever storyline podcast in 2018, when it introduced the Golf From the Fringe series - after a year off, our latest show captures the unique story of the history of the Pittsburgh Golf Club - which includes a runaway bride, a billionaire, the US President, Queen Victoria, the battle between private and public golf, the formation of the Western PA Golf Association, the creation of Oakmont, Fox Chapel and the Pittsburgh Field Club -----all in 26 minutes of run time.

The soundtrack alone makes this podcast worth listening to, as it follows 60 years of popular music through the duration of our story's timeline.

Sountrack includes:

Kevin MacLeod's "Wizardtorium"
Wizardtorium
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Nabucco Va Pensiero circa 1840

Johann Strauss II, "Roses From A Southern Waltz" perfomed by the Philadelphia Orchestra circa 1880

Charles B. Ward, "The Band Played On" circa 1895

Scott Joplin, "Original Rags" circa 1899

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+DU8Xp_3Z ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 57: TGH 57: Stories of the Game with Ben Wright https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/57 02bd1ca1-8f2b-45fd-a8a0-825b1401c5b4 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 57 TGH 57: Stories of the Game with Ben Wright full 3 TalkinGolf Productions History is all about stories and on this episode we get right to the chase in a game I call "Name Assocition." I simply say a name to Ben Wright and then stand back and wait to hear a wonderful story - an often a story I had never heard before. Stories on Seve, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Ken Venturi, Byron Nelson, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Dan Jenkins, Peter Allis, Sean Connery, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus. Some of these stories will make you laugh...others may shock you. A note to parents: adult language is present in this podcast. 1:01:40 false History is all about stories and on this episode we get right to the chase in a game I call "Name Assocition." I simply say a name to Ben Wright and then stand back and wait to hear a wonderful story - an often a story I had never heard before.

Stories on Seve, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Ken Venturi, Byron Nelson, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Dan Jenkins, Peter Allis, Sean Connery, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus.

Some of these stories will make you laugh...others may shock you.

A note to parents: adult language is present in this podcast.

]]> golf history, the Masters, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Golf, Bobby Jones, Augusta National, Golf Stories History is all about stories and on this episode we get right to the chase in a game I call "Name Assocition." I simply say a name to Ben Wright and then stand back and wait to hear a wonderful story - an often a story I had never heard before.

Stories on Seve, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Ken Venturi, Byron Nelson, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Dan Jenkins, Peter Allis, Sean Connery, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus.

Some of these stories will make you laugh...others may shock you.

A note to parents: adult language is present in this podcast.

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]]> History is all about stories and on this episode we get right to the chase in a game I call "Name Assocition." I simply say a name to Ben Wright and then stand back and wait to hear a wonderful story - an often a story I had never heard before.

Stories on Seve, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Ken Venturi, Byron Nelson, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Dan Jenkins, Peter Allis, Sean Connery, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus.

Some of these stories will make you laugh...others may shock you.

A note to parents: adult language is present in this podcast.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+o3WDqUIG ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 56: TGH 56: My Friend, Ben Hogan https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/56 29752018-e1f1-4c32-8894-e3ef85766f20 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 56 TGH 56: My Friend, Ben Hogan full 2 TalkinGolf Productions The TalkinGolf History podcast finishes its second season with legendary writer and broadcaster, Ben Wright who spent three decades in the towers of Augusta National broadcasting the Masters. Mr. Wright joins us for a series of podcasts kicking off with "My Friend, Ben Hogan" where he talks about his special friendship with Ben Hogan and how he saw every single shot Ben Hogan hit to claim the 1953 Open Championship at Carnoustie. What was it like to see Hogan at his very best? A story about Jack Nicklaus crying at the Open. Ben Wright hitting irons while being watched by Ben Hogan. This is a must listen to episode...and the good news...there are at least 2 more interviews with Ben Wright coming!!! 1:16:11 false The TalkinGolf History podcast finishes its second season with legendary writer and broadcaster, Ben Wright who spent three decades in the towers of Augusta National broadcasting the Masters.

Mr. Wright joins us for a series of podcasts kicking off with "My Friend, Ben Hogan" where he talks about his special friendship with Ben Hogan and how he saw every single shot Ben Hogan hit to claim the 1953 Open Championship at Carnoustie.

What was it like to see Hogan at his very best?

A story about Jack Nicklaus crying at the Open.

Ben Wright hitting irons while being watched by Ben Hogan.

This is a must listen to episode...and the good news...there are at least 2 more interviews with Ben Wright coming!!!

]]> Ben Hogan, Golf, Majors, The Masters, The Open, Ben Wright, Golf History The TalkinGolf History podcast finishes its second season with legendary writer and broadcaster, Ben Wright who spent three decades in the towers of Augusta National broadcasting the Masters.

Mr. Wright joins us for a series of podcasts kicking off with "My Friend, Ben Hogan" where he talks about his special friendship with Ben Hogan and how he saw every single shot Ben Hogan hit to claim the 1953 Open Championship at Carnoustie.

What was it like to see Hogan at his very best?

A story about Jack Nicklaus crying at the Open.

Ben Wright hitting irons while being watched by Ben Hogan.

This is a must listen to episode...and the good news...there are at least 2 more interviews with Ben Wright coming!!!

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]]> The TalkinGolf History podcast finishes its second season with legendary writer and broadcaster, Ben Wright who spent three decades in the towers of Augusta National broadcasting the Masters.

Mr. Wright joins us for a series of podcasts kicking off with "My Friend, Ben Hogan" where he talks about his special friendship with Ben Hogan and how he saw every single shot Ben Hogan hit to claim the 1953 Open Championship at Carnoustie.

What was it like to see Hogan at his very best?

A story about Jack Nicklaus crying at the Open.

Ben Wright hitting irons while being watched by Ben Hogan.

This is a must listen to episode...and the good news...there are at least 2 more interviews with Ben Wright coming!!!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+te1Fxjaj ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 55: TGH 55: The History of Perry Maxwell https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/55 d546536f-4524-4bde-a4bd-ce25bc9e5bdf Sun, 22 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 55 TGH 55: The History of Perry Maxwell full 2 TalkinGolf Productions The Golf Course Architecture Magician of the Midwest had the marvelous ability to shape the land in such a way that it would appear that it had to be Nature's work - it has been said that you wont find 18 better greens in the world, than you will find at the Maxwell Masterpiece - Prairie Dunes County Club. Prairie Dunes, much like Perry Maxwell somehow sits under the radar- both the club and the man were gamechangers for golf design in America, built upon the traditions of the old Scottish game. Download and listen to this ode to Perry Maxwell - the genius of the shadows- perhaps the only man to have completed design work at Pine Valley, Augusta National and Cypress Point. 1:13:06 false The Golf Course Architecture Magician of the Midwest had the marvelous ability to shape the land in such a way that it would appear that it had to be Nature's work - it has been said that you wont find 18 better greens in the world, than you will find at the Maxwell Masterpiece - Prairie Dunes County Club. Prairie Dunes, much like Perry Maxwell somehow sits under the radar- both the club and the man were gamechangers for golf design in America, built upon the traditions of the old Scottish game.

Download and listen to this ode to Perry Maxwell - the genius of the shadows- perhaps the only man to have completed design work at Pine Valley, Augusta National and Cypress Point.

]]> Perry Maxwell, Golf Design, Golf Course Architecture, Prairie Dunes, Golf, Golf History The Golf Course Architecture Magician of the Midwest had the marvelous ability to shape the land in such a way that it would appear that it had to be Nature's work - it has been said that you wont find 18 better greens in the world, than you will find at the Maxwell Masterpiece - Prairie Dunes County Club. Prairie Dunes, much like Perry Maxwell somehow sits under the radar- both the club and the man were gamechangers for golf design in America, built upon the traditions of the old Scottish game.

Download and listen to this ode to Perry Maxwell - the genius of the shadows- perhaps the only man to have completed design work at Pine Valley, Augusta National and Cypress Point.

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]]> The Golf Course Architecture Magician of the Midwest had the marvelous ability to shape the land in such a way that it would appear that it had to be Nature's work - it has been said that you wont find 18 better greens in the world, than you will find at the Maxwell Masterpiece - Prairie Dunes County Club. Prairie Dunes, much like Perry Maxwell somehow sits under the radar- both the club and the man were gamechangers for golf design in America, built upon the traditions of the old Scottish game.

Download and listen to this ode to Perry Maxwell - the genius of the shadows- perhaps the only man to have completed design work at Pine Valley, Augusta National and Cypress Point.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+oOPDcQJ1 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 54: TGH 54: The Masters: The Making of a Major https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/54 90e66233-cc53-4c3f-ae38-7260a96ea47c Sun, 08 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 54 TGH 54: The Masters: The Making of a Major full 2 TalkinGolf Productions We welcome back to the podcast Jeff Martin, golf researcher and founder of Thinking About Golf. After to listening to Episode #3, Jeff decided to do some research - little did he know that his research would encompass hundreds of hours to get to the very root of the questions; When did the The Augusta National Invitational become the Masters? When did the Masters become a Major Championship? And the search for the lost apostrophe... Listen in and learn more about what is usually the first major of the year and in 2020 will be the last major of the year. 1:26:19 false We welcome back to the podcast Jeff Martin, golf researcher and founder of Thinking About Golf. After to listening to Episode #3, Jeff decided to do some research - little did he know that his research would encompass hundreds of hours to get to the very root of the questions;
When did the The Augusta National Invitational become the Masters?
When did the Masters become a Major Championship?
And the search for the lost apostrophe...

Listen in and learn more about what is usually the first major of the year and in 2020 will be the last major of the year.

]]> Augusta National, The Masters, Golf Majors, Bobby Jones, Green Jacket, Golf, Golf History We welcome back to the podcast Jeff Martin, golf researcher and founder of Thinking About Golf. After to listening to Episode #3, Jeff decided to do some research - little did he know that his research would encompass hundreds of hours to get to the very root of the questions;
When did the The Augusta National Invitational become the Masters?
When did the Masters become a Major Championship?
And the search for the lost apostrophe...

Listen in and learn more about what is usually the first major of the year and in 2020 will be the last major of the year.

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]]> We welcome back to the podcast Jeff Martin, golf researcher and founder of Thinking About Golf. After to listening to Episode #3, Jeff decided to do some research - little did he know that his research would encompass hundreds of hours to get to the very root of the questions;
When did the The Augusta National Invitational become the Masters?
When did the Masters become a Major Championship?
And the search for the lost apostrophe...

Listen in and learn more about what is usually the first major of the year and in 2020 will be the last major of the year.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+0ghldzfX ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 53: TGH 53: The Evolution of Augusta Part 2: Holes 10-18 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/53 46f41d81-33f5-4cd7-a3ca-0265bc9c80d1 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 53 TGH 53: The Evolution of Augusta Part 2: Holes 10-18 full 2 TalkinGolf Productions On this episode of TalkinGolf History, the gentlemen from Evalu18 dive into the second nine of Augusta National and how it has evolved since its inception. We end this show discussing what if anything we might recommend in terms of restoring ANGC. 1:30:43 false On this episode of TalkinGolf History, the gentlemen from Evalu18 dive into the second nine of Augusta National and how it has evolved since its inception. We end this show discussing what if anything we might recommend in terms of restoring ANGC.

]]> Augusta National, The Masters, Bobby Jones, Golf, Alister Mackenzie, golf design On this episode of TalkinGolf History, the gentlemen from Evalu18 dive into the second nine of Augusta National and how it has evolved since its inception. We end this show discussing what if anything we might recommend in terms of restoring ANGC.

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]]> On this episode of TalkinGolf History, the gentlemen from Evalu18 dive into the second nine of Augusta National and how it has evolved since its inception. We end this show discussing what if anything we might recommend in terms of restoring ANGC.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+7fvzEh8a ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 52: TGH 52: The Evolution of Augusta National Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/52 255e5264-b0b9-40f0-844d-9e760b263d86 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 52 TGH 52: The Evolution of Augusta National Part 1 full 2 TalkinGolf Productions On this episode of TalkinGolf History we are joined by Jasper Miner and Joe McDonnell of Evalu18 to discuss the evolution of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones' masterpiece, Augusta National Golf Club. In part one we dive into the first 9 holes and how they have evolved over the past 87 years. In Episode 53 we will discuss the final 9 holes at Augusta National. If you enjoy the podcast please make sure to rate the show!!! 1:28:35 false On this episode of TalkinGolf History we are joined by Jasper Miner and Joe McDonnell of Evalu18 to discuss the evolution of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones' masterpiece, Augusta National Golf Club. In part one we dive into the first 9 holes and how they have evolved over the past 87 years.

In Episode 53 we will discuss the final 9 holes at Augusta National.

If you enjoy the podcast please make sure to rate the show!!!

]]> The Masters, August National, Bobby Jones, Alister MacKenzie, Green Jacket On this episode of TalkinGolf History we are joined by Jasper Miner and Joe McDonnell of Evalu18 to discuss the evolution of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones' masterpiece, Augusta National Golf Club. In part one we dive into the first 9 holes and how they have evolved over the past 87 years.

In Episode 53 we will discuss the final 9 holes at Augusta National.

If you enjoy the podcast please make sure to rate the show!!!

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]]> On this episode of TalkinGolf History we are joined by Jasper Miner and Joe McDonnell of Evalu18 to discuss the evolution of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones' masterpiece, Augusta National Golf Club. In part one we dive into the first 9 holes and how they have evolved over the past 87 years.

In Episode 53 we will discuss the final 9 holes at Augusta National.

If you enjoy the podcast please make sure to rate the show!!!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+KCXvwd2Q ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 51: TGH 51: A Haunting on the Links https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/51 fc4911bb-6211-4c8f-b6dd-2d0afc0b0148 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 51 TGH 51: A Haunting on the Links full 2 TalkinGolf Productions What was that noise? Did you know that this place is haunted? Whether its floating apparitions, a voice out of no where or things moving seemingly by themselves - this podcast recounts the stories of real golfers telling their paranormal experiences on the links. Stories of murder, peg legged ghost and singing spectres will follow. It is our pleasure to welcome back to the podcast golf historian & author, Anthony Pioppi to discuss the book he co-authored with Chris Gonsalves, "Haunted Golf: Spirted Tales from the Rough." Music produced by David Fesliyan at FesliyanStudios.com 1:15:54 false What was that noise? Did you know that this place is haunted?
Whether its floating apparitions, a voice out of no where or things moving seemingly by themselves - this podcast recounts the stories of real golfers telling their paranormal experiences on the links. Stories of murder, peg legged ghost and singing spectres will follow.

It is our pleasure to welcome back to the podcast golf historian & author, Anthony Pioppi to discuss the book he co-authored with Chris Gonsalves, "Haunted Golf: Spirted Tales from the Rough."

Music produced by David Fesliyan at FesliyanStudios.com

]]> ghost stories, haunted, haunted house, ghost, haunted golf, scary golf What was that noise? Did you know that this place is haunted?
Whether its floating apparitions, a voice out of no where or things moving seemingly by themselves - this podcast recounts the stories of real golfers telling their paranormal experiences on the links. Stories of murder, peg legged ghost and singing spectres will follow.

It is our pleasure to welcome back to the podcast golf historian & author, Anthony Pioppi to discuss the book he co-authored with Chris Gonsalves, "Haunted Golf: Spirted Tales from the Rough."

Music produced by David Fesliyan at FesliyanStudios.com

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]]> What was that noise? Did you know that this place is haunted?
Whether its floating apparitions, a voice out of no where or things moving seemingly by themselves - this podcast recounts the stories of real golfers telling their paranormal experiences on the links. Stories of murder, peg legged ghost and singing spectres will follow.

It is our pleasure to welcome back to the podcast golf historian & author, Anthony Pioppi to discuss the book he co-authored with Chris Gonsalves, "Haunted Golf: Spirted Tales from the Rough."

Music produced by David Fesliyan at FesliyanStudios.com

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+jHhgH4Xg ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 50: TGH 50: Saint Andrew's Golf Club https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/50 6234acf5-c859-446a-9a90-a036b077e0a3 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 50 TGH 50: Saint Andrew's Golf Club full 2 TalkinGolf Productions Saint Andrew's Golf Club in New York is known as the club of many firsts - it is the seed that grew golf across the United States. We dive into the history of one of the five founding clubs of the USGA and how a three hole course in a cow pasture helped start a golf craze that spread across the United States. 1:32:05 false Saint Andrew's Golf Club in New York is known as the club of many firsts - it is the seed that grew golf across the United States. We dive into the history of one of the five founding clubs of the USGA and how a three hole course in a cow pasture helped start a golf craze that spread across the United States.

]]> St Andrew's, Golf History, Jack Nicklaus, John Reid, USGA Saint Andrew's Golf Club in New York is known as the club of many firsts - it is the seed that grew golf across the United States. We dive into the history of one of the five founding clubs of the USGA and how a three hole course in a cow pasture helped start a golf craze that spread across the United States.

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]]> Saint Andrew's Golf Club in New York is known as the club of many firsts - it is the seed that grew golf across the United States. We dive into the history of one of the five founding clubs of the USGA and how a three hole course in a cow pasture helped start a golf craze that spread across the United States.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+8Q5bUjsY ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 49: TGH 49: The History of Prairie Dunes https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/49 64594088-402e-462f-92b4-29d90e7ca523 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 49 TGH 49: The History of Prairie Dunes full 2 TalkinGolf Productions This is the story of Prairie Dunes Country Club which nealry every publication considers it to be one of the Top 30 Golf Courses in the United States. It was built during the Great Depression with a singular focus of being the best golf course in the USA... many believed it reached that goal. Join our discussion with PDCC Historians Rusty Hilst and Jim Gilliland as we explore the club's history and look behind the curtain of golf's version of Field of Dreams. 56:49 false This is the story of Prairie Dunes Country Club which nealry every publication considers it to be one of the Top 30 Golf Courses in the United States. It was built during the Great Depression with a singular focus of being the best golf course in the USA... many believed it reached that goal.

Join our discussion with PDCC Historians Rusty Hilst and Jim Gilliland as we explore the club's history and look behind the curtain of golf's version of Field of Dreams.

]]> Prairie Dunes, Perry Maxwell, Press Maxwell, Golf Course Architecture, Golf History This is the story of Prairie Dunes Country Club which nealry every publication considers it to be one of the Top 30 Golf Courses in the United States. It was built during the Great Depression with a singular focus of being the best golf course in the USA... many believed it reached that goal.

Join our discussion with PDCC Historians Rusty Hilst and Jim Gilliland as we explore the club's history and look behind the curtain of golf's version of Field of Dreams.

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]]> This is the story of Prairie Dunes Country Club which nealry every publication considers it to be one of the Top 30 Golf Courses in the United States. It was built during the Great Depression with a singular focus of being the best golf course in the USA... many believed it reached that goal.

Join our discussion with PDCC Historians Rusty Hilst and Jim Gilliland as we explore the club's history and look behind the curtain of golf's version of Field of Dreams.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+G4IQ14v_ ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 48: TGH 48: The House of Winged Foot https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/48 d3ed17e1-a6ef-4929-8b95-565e6f734f1d Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 48 TGH 48: The House of Winged Foot full 2 TalkinGolf Productions On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we explore not just the architecture and the architect of the historic Winged Foot Golf Club clubhouse, but the history of Golf Clubhouse Architecture in America. Our guest today is Jim Sitar, the person behind the famous Instagram account, "GolfClubHouses," where you can explore many of the famous clubhouses from around the world. Clubhouses provide more than just a place to change your shoes - listen in for the history and evolution of the buildings many of us take for granted. 1:04:07 false On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we explore not just the architecture and the architect of the historic Winged Foot Golf Club clubhouse, but the history of Golf Clubhouse Architecture in America. Our guest today is Jim Sitar, the person behind the famous Instagram account, "GolfClubHouses," where you can explore many of the famous clubhouses from around the world.

Clubhouses provide more than just a place to change your shoes - listen in for the history and evolution of the buildings many of us take for granted.

]]> Winged Foot, Golf, Clubhouses, US Open, Architecture On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we explore not just the architecture and the architect of the historic Winged Foot Golf Club clubhouse, but the history of Golf Clubhouse Architecture in America. Our guest today is Jim Sitar, the person behind the famous Instagram account, "GolfClubHouses," where you can explore many of the famous clubhouses from around the world.

Clubhouses provide more than just a place to change your shoes - listen in for the history and evolution of the buildings many of us take for granted.

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]]> On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we explore not just the architecture and the architect of the historic Winged Foot Golf Club clubhouse, but the history of Golf Clubhouse Architecture in America. Our guest today is Jim Sitar, the person behind the famous Instagram account, "GolfClubHouses," where you can explore many of the famous clubhouses from around the world.

Clubhouses provide more than just a place to change your shoes - listen in for the history and evolution of the buildings many of us take for granted.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+56hknONu ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 47: TGH 47: The Old Man - Walter Travis https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/47 eab55484-fe5c-4ce3-9da2-3e7193f51263 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 47 TGH 47: The Old Man - Walter Travis full 2 TalkinGolf Productions Walter Travis lived the life that so many of us dream of - picking up the game just under the age of 35 and winning 4 major championships he became not only America's hero, but Austrialia's first major champion! Walter Travis only gave golf 30 years of his life, but his contributions can be felt by everyone who has ever picked up a golf club. He was called the Old Man, but in reality he was Golf's Renaissance Man. 1:17:50 false Walter Travis lived the life that so many of us dream of - picking up the game just under the age of 35 and winning 4 major championships he became not only America's hero, but Austrialia's first major champion!

Walter Travis only gave golf 30 years of his life, but his contributions can be felt by everyone who has ever picked up a golf club. He was called the Old Man, but in reality he was Golf's Renaissance Man.

]]> Walter Travis, Golf, Golf History, Garden City, USGA, US Amateur Walter Travis lived the life that so many of us dream of - picking up the game just under the age of 35 and winning 4 major championships he became not only America's hero, but Austrialia's first major champion!

Walter Travis only gave golf 30 years of his life, but his contributions can be felt by everyone who has ever picked up a golf club. He was called the Old Man, but in reality he was Golf's Renaissance Man.

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]]> Walter Travis lived the life that so many of us dream of - picking up the game just under the age of 35 and winning 4 major championships he became not only America's hero, but Austrialia's first major champion!

Walter Travis only gave golf 30 years of his life, but his contributions can be felt by everyone who has ever picked up a golf club. He was called the Old Man, but in reality he was Golf's Renaissance Man.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+DVQsOSBT ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 46: TGH 46: There's a Gangster on the Green! https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/46 51497955-5570-4c12-8f90-f5fc0fa3f484 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:15:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 46 TGH 46: There's a Gangster on the Green! full 2 TalkinGolf Productions This is one of the most fascinating episodes of the TalkinGolf History Podcast I have ever done - the story of one of Al Capone's Hitmen, the man who likely designed the infamous St Valentine's Day Massacre and the story of how he played in the 1933 Western Open at Olympia Fields...and was arrested on the course during the second round of play! If that isnt good enough for you our guest John Fischer discusses his father, the last man to win a major championship using hickory shafted clubs, and for decades was responsible for setting the pins for the Masters. This episode is surely bound for the TGH Hall of Fame!!! 57:54 false This is one of the most fascinating episodes of the TalkinGolf History Podcast I have ever done - the story of one of Al Capone's Hitmen, the man who likely designed the infamous St Valentine's Day Massacre and the story of how he played in the 1933 Western Open at Olympia Fields...and was arrested on the course during the second round of play!

If that isnt good enough for you our guest John Fischer discusses his father, the last man to win a major championship using hickory shafted clubs, and for decades was responsible for setting the pins for the Masters. This episode is surely bound for the TGH Hall of Fame!!!

]]> Al Capone, Western Open, BMW Championship, FedEX Cup, Olympia Fields, Golf This is one of the most fascinating episodes of the TalkinGolf History Podcast I have ever done - the story of one of Al Capone's Hitmen, the man who likely designed the infamous St Valentine's Day Massacre and the story of how he played in the 1933 Western Open at Olympia Fields...and was arrested on the course during the second round of play!

If that isnt good enough for you our guest John Fischer discusses his father, the last man to win a major championship using hickory shafted clubs, and for decades was responsible for setting the pins for the Masters. This episode is surely bound for the TGH Hall of Fame!!!

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]]> This is one of the most fascinating episodes of the TalkinGolf History Podcast I have ever done - the story of one of Al Capone's Hitmen, the man who likely designed the infamous St Valentine's Day Massacre and the story of how he played in the 1933 Western Open at Olympia Fields...and was arrested on the course during the second round of play!

If that isnt good enough for you our guest John Fischer discusses his father, the last man to win a major championship using hickory shafted clubs, and for decades was responsible for setting the pins for the Masters. This episode is surely bound for the TGH Hall of Fame!!!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+f4v8gV0z ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 45: TGH 45: History of Olympia Fields (Part 2) https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/45 fa990e95-0e53-445d-8c1e-6071b294e018 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 45 TGH 45: History of Olympia Fields (Part 2) full 2 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History is proud to release Part 2 of the History of Olympia Fields Country Club, with special guests Bob Topel and Andy Staples. In this episode we discuss how the major championships forged the lore of the Home of Champions...Olympia Fields and then dive into how a masterplan for a restoration can help celebrate this historic club's legacy. A great conversation and a couple of laughs follow. As always...enjoy! 1:09:49 false TalkinGolf History is proud to release Part 2 of the History of Olympia Fields Country Club, with special guests Bob Topel and Andy Staples. In this episode we discuss how the major championships forged the lore of the Home of Champions...Olympia Fields and then dive into how a masterplan for a restoration can help celebrate this historic club's legacy.

A great conversation and a couple of laughs follow. As always...enjoy!

]]> Olympia Fields, Golf History, Golf Majors, US Open, USGA, Walter Hagen, Bobby Jones TalkinGolf History is proud to release Part 2 of the History of Olympia Fields Country Club, with special guests Bob Topel and Andy Staples. In this episode we discuss how the major championships forged the lore of the Home of Champions...Olympia Fields and then dive into how a masterplan for a restoration can help celebrate this historic club's legacy.

A great conversation and a couple of laughs follow. As always...enjoy!

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]]> TalkinGolf History is proud to release Part 2 of the History of Olympia Fields Country Club, with special guests Bob Topel and Andy Staples. In this episode we discuss how the major championships forged the lore of the Home of Champions...Olympia Fields and then dive into how a masterplan for a restoration can help celebrate this historic club's legacy.

A great conversation and a couple of laughs follow. As always...enjoy!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+pX2l9ABO ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 44: TGH 44: History of Olympia Fields (Part 1 or 2) https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/44 cd206823-e101-4c8f-ba7e-2253efa9ad2b Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 44 TGH 44: History of Olympia Fields (Part 1 or 2) full 2 TalkinGolf Productions In Episode 44 we are joined by special guests, Olympia Fields Historian, Bob Topel and Golf Course Architect, Andy Staples to discuss the history of one of the finest country clubs in the United States of America. Over the course of this two part special we will dive into the history of Olympia Fields, how we almost lost her to the Great Depression, the architects who designed her 4 courses and the majors that defined her. "Olympia Fields was the Private Bandon Dunes of her time." - Andy Staples 56:23 false In Episode 44 we are joined by special guests, Olympia Fields Historian, Bob Topel and Golf Course Architect, Andy Staples to discuss the history of one of the finest country clubs in the United States of America. Over the course of this two part special we will dive into the history of Olympia Fields, how we almost lost her to the Great Depression, the architects who designed her 4 courses and the majors that defined her.

"Olympia Fields was the Private Bandon Dunes of her time."

  • Andy Staples
]]> Olympia Fields, Golf Architecture, Golf History, Major Championships In Episode 44 we are joined by special guests, Olympia Fields Historian, Bob Topel and Golf Course Architect, Andy Staples to discuss the history of one of the finest country clubs in the United States of America. Over the course of this two part special we will dive into the history of Olympia Fields, how we almost lost her to the Great Depression, the architects who designed her 4 courses and the majors that defined her.

"Olympia Fields was the Private Bandon Dunes of her time."

  • Andy Staples

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]]> In Episode 44 we are joined by special guests, Olympia Fields Historian, Bob Topel and Golf Course Architect, Andy Staples to discuss the history of one of the finest country clubs in the United States of America. Over the course of this two part special we will dive into the history of Olympia Fields, how we almost lost her to the Great Depression, the architects who designed her 4 courses and the majors that defined her.

"Olympia Fields was the Private Bandon Dunes of her time."

  • Andy Staples

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+oBEBERAU ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 43: TGH 43: USGA's Schickler Photography Acquisition https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/43 6c9e6b43-2a68-4d68-a4ac-11c46d2d9f57 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 43 TGH 43: USGA's Schickler Photography Acquisition full 2 TalkinGolf Productions On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into one of the most important visual acquisitions in USGA Museum's History. Over the past several decades Howard Schickler has amassed one of the most comprehensive collections of early golf photography starting from the earliest days of photography and running through the period that preceded World War I. Our two guests today Howard Schickler, the curator of this collection and Hilary Cronheim, the Senior Director of the USGA Golf Museum discuss the collection and its ability to help tell golf's great history. 1:03:01 false On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into one of the most important visual acquisitions in USGA Museum's History. Over the past several decades Howard Schickler has amassed one of the most comprehensive collections of early golf photography starting from the earliest days of photography and running through the period that preceded World War I.

Our two guests today, Howard Schickler, the curator of this collection and Hilary Cronheim, the Senior Director of the USGA Golf Museum discuss the collection and its ability to help tell golf's great history.

]]> Howard Schickler, Golf Photo, Golf Photographs, USGA, USGA Museum On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into one of the most important visual acquisitions in USGA Museum's History. Over the past several decades Howard Schickler has amassed one of the most comprehensive collections of early golf photography starting from the earliest days of photography and running through the period that preceded World War I.

Our two guests today, Howard Schickler, the curator of this collection and Hilary Cronheim, the Senior Director of the USGA Golf Museum discuss the collection and its ability to help tell golf's great history.

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]]> On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into one of the most important visual acquisitions in USGA Museum's History. Over the past several decades Howard Schickler has amassed one of the most comprehensive collections of early golf photography starting from the earliest days of photography and running through the period that preceded World War I.

Our two guests today, Howard Schickler, the curator of this collection and Hilary Cronheim, the Senior Director of the USGA Golf Museum discuss the collection and its ability to help tell golf's great history.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+TGyYki6- ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 42: TGH 42: Bernard Darwin, Origins of Literary Golf Writing https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/42 5648f3f7-3236-4570-9dc2-bd137af448d6 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 42 TGH 42: Bernard Darwin, Origins of Literary Golf Writing full 2 TalkinGolf Productions After a lengthy delay due to technical diffilculties, the TalkinGolf History Podcast returns with the history of one of golf's great defenders, the history of the man who understood the game like few have before him or since...author, historian and perhaps golfer psychotica, Bernard Darwin. Stephen Proctor author of the celebrated book on Young Tom Morris, "Monarch of the Green" joins us to share Darwin's history and some of his delightful words. I know you will enjoy this episode. 1:13:59 false After a lengthy delay due to technical diffilculties, the TalkinGolf History Podcast returns with the history of one of golf's great defenders, the history of the man who understood the game like few have before him or since...author, historian and perhaps golfer psychotica, Bernard Darwin.

Stephen Proctor author of the celebrated book on Young Tom Morris, "Monarch of the Green" joins us to share Darwin's history and some of his delightful words. I know you will enjoy this episode.

Special Guest: Stephen Proctor.

]]> Bernard Darwin, Golf History, Walker Cup, Golf Writer, Golf After a lengthy delay due to technical diffilculties, the TalkinGolf History Podcast returns with the history of one of golf's great defenders, the history of the man who understood the game like few have before him or since...author, historian and perhaps golfer psychotica, Bernard Darwin.

Stephen Proctor author of the celebrated book on Young Tom Morris, "Monarch of the Green" joins us to share Darwin's history and some of his delightful words. I know you will enjoy this episode.

Special Guest: Stephen Proctor.

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]]> After a lengthy delay due to technical diffilculties, the TalkinGolf History Podcast returns with the history of one of golf's great defenders, the history of the man who understood the game like few have before him or since...author, historian and perhaps golfer psychotica, Bernard Darwin.

Stephen Proctor author of the celebrated book on Young Tom Morris, "Monarch of the Green" joins us to share Darwin's history and some of his delightful words. I know you will enjoy this episode.

Special Guest: Stephen Proctor.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+N0QA5yzU ]]> Connor T. Lewis Stephen Proctor Episode 41: TG History 41: The Fisherman, Roofer & the Tin Cup https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/41 3e64d7ac-4158-4514-9d88-8aa8454bd679 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 41 TG History 41: The Fisherman, Roofer & the Tin Cup full 2 TalkinGolf Productions Episode 41 is a special edition to the TalkinGolf History Podcast as it introduces our listeners to one of my favorite sport's history podcasts, "Sports Forgotten Heroes" with its brilliant host Warren Rogan. This is a must listen episode as Warren and I talk about three of the greatest underdog champions to ever win a major finishing with some great stories behind Jack Fleck's improbable victory over Ben Hogan in the 1955 US Open. I promise this will be one of the best podcasts you listen to this year...the Fisherman, the Roofer and the Tin Cup. 1:28:18 false Episode 41 is a special edition to the TalkinGolf History Podcast as it introduces our listeners to one of my favorite sport's history podcasts, "Sports Forgotten Heroes" with its brilliant host Warren Rogan.

This is a must listen episode as Warren and I talk about three of the greatest underdog champions to ever win a major; finishing with some great stories behind Jack Fleck's improbable victory over Ben Hogan in the 1955 US Open.

I promise this will be one of the best podcasts you listen to this year...the Fisherman, the Roofer and the Tin Cup.

]]> Ben Hogan, The Open, USGA, US Open, Jack Fleck Episode 41 is a special edition to the TalkinGolf History Podcast as it introduces our listeners to one of my favorite sport's history podcasts, "Sports Forgotten Heroes" with its brilliant host Warren Rogan.

This is a must listen episode as Warren and I talk about three of the greatest underdog champions to ever win a major; finishing with some great stories behind Jack Fleck's improbable victory over Ben Hogan in the 1955 US Open.

I promise this will be one of the best podcasts you listen to this year...the Fisherman, the Roofer and the Tin Cup.

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]]> Episode 41 is a special edition to the TalkinGolf History Podcast as it introduces our listeners to one of my favorite sport's history podcasts, "Sports Forgotten Heroes" with its brilliant host Warren Rogan.

This is a must listen episode as Warren and I talk about three of the greatest underdog champions to ever win a major; finishing with some great stories behind Jack Fleck's improbable victory over Ben Hogan in the 1955 US Open.

I promise this will be one of the best podcasts you listen to this year...the Fisherman, the Roofer and the Tin Cup.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+ewql3gp3 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 40: TGH 40: Restoration with Ron Forse https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/40 92b983da-faff-469c-a746-3e268577f24f Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 40 TGH 40: Restoration with Ron Forse full 2 TalkinGolf Productions The second season of the TalkinGolf History Podcast is focused on the History of the Great Golf Course Architects. In that same theme our guest today has been responsible for restoring the work of some of our greatest golf course architects. Our guest, Ron Forse of Forse Golf Design dives into the special sauce behind historic golf course restorations. 1:01:44 false The second season of the TalkinGolf History Podcast is focused on the History of the Great Golf Course Architects. In that same theme our guest today has been responsible for restoring the work of some of our greatest golf course architects. Our guest, Ron Forse of Forse Golf Design dives into the special sauce behind historic golf course restorations.

]]> Ron Forse, golf course, golf course architecture, usga, us open, golf The second season of the TalkinGolf History Podcast is focused on the History of the Great Golf Course Architects. In that same theme our guest today has been responsible for restoring the work of some of our greatest golf course architects. Our guest, Ron Forse of Forse Golf Design dives into the special sauce behind historic golf course restorations.

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]]> The second season of the TalkinGolf History Podcast is focused on the History of the Great Golf Course Architects. In that same theme our guest today has been responsible for restoring the work of some of our greatest golf course architects. Our guest, Ron Forse of Forse Golf Design dives into the special sauce behind historic golf course restorations.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+mGFP5-bY ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 39: TG History 39: The Golf Heritage Society https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/39 e02b1233-3e45-415a-89da-d2365115adc5 Fri, 22 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 39 TG History 39: The Golf Heritage Society full 2 TalkinGolf Productions Episode 39: Interview with Dr. Bern Bernacki, the President of the Golf Heritage Society on its 50th Anniversary. The Golf Heritage Society works with historians, artists and collectors to build the collective knowldge of golf's grand history. 1:09:35 false Episode 39: Interview with Dr. Bern Bernacki, the President of the Golf Heritage Society on its 50th Anniversary. The Golf Heritage Society works with historians, artists and collectors to build the collective knowldge of golf's grand history.

]]> Golf Heritage Society, Golf History Episode 39: Interview with Dr. Bern Bernacki, the President of the Golf Heritage Society on its 50th Anniversary. The Golf Heritage Society works with historians, artists and collectors to build the collective knowldge of golf's grand history.

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]]> Episode 39: Interview with Dr. Bern Bernacki, the President of the Golf Heritage Society on its 50th Anniversary. The Golf Heritage Society works with historians, artists and collectors to build the collective knowldge of golf's grand history.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+-7N_3xMU ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 38: TGH 38: The History of Harry Colt https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/38 9150a5f5-bf75-47db-a62c-cbc5b03b4e96 Wed, 06 May 2020 21:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 38 TGH 38: The History of Harry Colt full 2 TalkinGolf Productions In Episode 38 we talk with the founder of Golf Course Architecture Magazine, Adam Lawrence about the man who many consider to be the Father of Golf Course Architecture, Harry Colt. Adam is in the process of writing the definitive biography on Harry Colt - so sit back and enjoy the history of the man who brought golf design into the modern world. 1:21:14 false In Episode 38 we talk with the founder of Golf Course Architecture Magazine, Adam Lawrence about the man who many consider to be the Father of Golf Course Architecture, Harry Colt. Adam is in the process of writing the definitive biography on Harry Colt - so sit back and enjoy the history of the man who brought golf design into the modern world.

]]> Harry Colt, Golf Design, Golf Course Architecture, Adam Lawrence In Episode 38 we talk with the founder of Golf Course Architecture Magazine, Adam Lawrence about the man who many consider to be the Father of Golf Course Architecture, Harry Colt. Adam is in the process of writing the definitive biography on Harry Colt - so sit back and enjoy the history of the man who brought golf design into the modern world.

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]]> In Episode 38 we talk with the founder of Golf Course Architecture Magazine, Adam Lawrence about the man who many consider to be the Father of Golf Course Architecture, Harry Colt. Adam is in the process of writing the definitive biography on Harry Colt - so sit back and enjoy the history of the man who brought golf design into the modern world.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+rRnmnfqo ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 37: TGH 37: The Lost Routings of Cypress Point https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/37 c837d9b2-1684-4827-b4cb-44c634f7c291 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 37 TGH 37: The Lost Routings of Cypress Point full 2 TalkinGolf Productions A mystery that has lasted nearly 100 years - golf course architecture's very own Indiana Jones movie - the search and the possible discovery of Seth Raynor's lost routing of Cypress Point. Please join us for one of the most interesting podcasts I have been a part of - with special guests Sven Nilsen and Bret Lawrence. No matter how you look at the discovery and the "who done it" what we do have are two very early routings of Cypress Point that are different than the course Dr. Alister MacKenzie gave us. 1:12:47 false A mystery that has lasted nearly 100 years - golf course architecture's very own Indiana Jones movie - the search and the possible discovery of Seth Raynor's lost routing of Cypress Point. Please join us for one of the most interesting podcasts I have been a part of - with special guests Sven Nilsen and Bret Lawrence.

No matter how you look at the discovery and the "who done it" what we do have are two very early routings of Cypress Point that are different than the course Dr. Alister MacKenzie gave us.

]]> Cypress Point, Golf, Seth Raynor, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, golf design A mystery that has lasted nearly 100 years - golf course architecture's very own Indiana Jones movie - the search and the possible discovery of Seth Raynor's lost routing of Cypress Point. Please join us for one of the most interesting podcasts I have been a part of - with special guests Sven Nilsen and Bret Lawrence.

No matter how you look at the discovery and the "who done it" what we do have are two very early routings of Cypress Point that are different than the course Dr. Alister MacKenzie gave us.

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]]> A mystery that has lasted nearly 100 years - golf course architecture's very own Indiana Jones movie - the search and the possible discovery of Seth Raynor's lost routing of Cypress Point. Please join us for one of the most interesting podcasts I have been a part of - with special guests Sven Nilsen and Bret Lawrence.

No matter how you look at the discovery and the "who done it" what we do have are two very early routings of Cypress Point that are different than the course Dr. Alister MacKenzie gave us.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+LhvLARJU ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 36: TGH 36: History of Dr. Alister Mackenzie - Augusta National https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/36 e4f1c43b-d7fd-45cc-9160-6d63bbb3d47d Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 36 TGH 36: History of Dr. Alister Mackenzie - Augusta National full 2 TalkinGolf Productions Episode 36 represents the conclusion of the four part podcast with guest Sean Tully and our discussion on the life of Dr. Alister MacKenzie. In this episode we finish his life and times with a discussion of his work at Augusta National. 1:44:40 false Episode 36 represents the conclusion of the four part podcast with guest Sean Tully and our discussion on the life of Dr. Alister MacKenzie. In this episode we finish his life and times with a discussion of his work at Augusta National.

]]> golf, Alister MacKenzie, Augusta National, The Masters Episode 36 represents the conclusion of the four part podcast with guest Sean Tully and our discussion on the life of Dr. Alister MacKenzie. In this episode we finish his life and times with a discussion of his work at Augusta National.

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]]> Episode 36 represents the conclusion of the four part podcast with guest Sean Tully and our discussion on the life of Dr. Alister MacKenzie. In this episode we finish his life and times with a discussion of his work at Augusta National.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+AJ72j4pJ ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 35: TG History 35: MacKenzie Part 3, Cypress Point https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/35 131d309c-04a8-4f44-bfce-a9961be24eeb Thu, 09 Apr 2020 23:30:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 35 TG History 35: MacKenzie Part 3, Cypress Point full 2 TalkinGolf Productions Episode 35 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast is entirely dedicated to Dr. Alister Mackenzie's masterpiece, Cypress Point. Tully shares some great stories and maybe even a few secrets. 1:07:44 false Episode 35 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast is entirely dedicated to Dr. Alister Mackenzie's masterpiece, Cypress Point. Tully shares some great stories and maybe even a few secrets.

]]> Dr. Alister MacKenzie, Cypress Point, Golf Architecture, Golf Design Episode 35 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast is entirely dedicated to Dr. Alister Mackenzie's masterpiece, Cypress Point. Tully shares some great stories and maybe even a few secrets.

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]]> Episode 35 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast is entirely dedicated to Dr. Alister Mackenzie's masterpiece, Cypress Point. Tully shares some great stories and maybe even a few secrets.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+9AAUkLGE ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 34: TG History 34: History of Dr Alister Mackenzie Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/34 dc3c1275-0abd-47f8-8b52-2285df56518a Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 34 TG History 34: History of Dr Alister Mackenzie Part 2 full 2 TalkinGolf Productions The TalkinGolf History Podcast proudly presents Episode 34 and Part 2 of the History of Dr. Alsiter MacKenzie. On this episode Sean Tully dives deeper into the life of the legendary golf course architect kicking off with the 1914 Country Life Magazine contest, then into the partnership with Colt and Allison and finally the beginning of the last third of his career and going it alone. 1:04:13 false The TalkinGolf History Podcast proudly presents Episode 34 and Part 2 of the History of Dr. Alsiter MacKenzie. On this episode Sean Tully dives deeper into the life of the legendary golf course architect kicking off with the 1914 Country Life Magazine contest, then into the partnership with Colt and Allison and finally the beginning of the last third of his career and going it alone.

]]> The TalkinGolf History Podcast proudly presents Episode 34 and Part 2 of the History of Dr. Alsiter MacKenzie. On this episode Sean Tully dives deeper into the life of the legendary golf course architect kicking off with the 1914 Country Life Magazine contest, then into the partnership with Colt and Allison and finally the beginning of the last third of his career and going it alone.

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]]> The TalkinGolf History Podcast proudly presents Episode 34 and Part 2 of the History of Dr. Alsiter MacKenzie. On this episode Sean Tully dives deeper into the life of the legendary golf course architect kicking off with the 1914 Country Life Magazine contest, then into the partnership with Colt and Allison and finally the beginning of the last third of his career and going it alone.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+Of5MKKM8 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 33: TG History 33: The History of Dr. Alister MacKenzie https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/33 37179949-40bb-4038-a545-9d51a2a24496 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 33 TG History 33: The History of Dr. Alister MacKenzie full 2 TalkinGolf Productions On Episode 33 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into the deep end of the History behind one of the world's most famous golf course architects, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, the man who gave us Augusta National, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne. This podcast will be one of three podcasts with our guest, Sean Tully exploring the history behind the doctor. 1:03:24 false On Episode 33 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into the deep end of the History behind one of the world's most famous golf course architects, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, the man who gave us Augusta National, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne.

This podcast will be one of three podcasts with our guest, Sean Tully exploring the history behind the doctor.

]]> On Episode 33 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into the deep end of the History behind one of the world's most famous golf course architects, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, the man who gave us Augusta National, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne.

This podcast will be one of three podcasts with our guest, Sean Tully exploring the history behind the doctor.

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]]> On Episode 33 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into the deep end of the History behind one of the world's most famous golf course architects, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, the man who gave us Augusta National, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne.

This podcast will be one of three podcasts with our guest, Sean Tully exploring the history behind the doctor.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+8F5W84iT ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 32: TG History 32: Legend Series, Deane Beman https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/32 7ad79a9f-d048-4696-9c4e-ef8701124dfc Sun, 01 Mar 2020 19:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 32 TG History 32: Legend Series, Deane Beman full 2 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History Episode 32 introduces a new series called, Legends of the Game with its first guest, Former PGA Tour Commissioner, Deane Beman. Deane Beman perhaps more than any man in history, shaped the PGA Tour as we know it today. Beman does not hold back in this interview, reflecting upon his history with the game, what he did and what he wishes he could have done at the helm of the tour. 1:14:48 false TalkinGolf History Episode 32 introduces a new series called, Legends of the Game with its first guest, Former PGA Tour Commissioner, Deane Beman.

Deane Beman perhaps more than any man in history, shaped the PGA Tour as we know it today. Beman does not hold back in this interview, reflecting upon his history with the game, what he did and what he wishes he could have done at the helm of the PGA Tour.

]]> Deane Beman, Golf, PGA Tour TalkinGolf History Episode 32 introduces a new series called, Legends of the Game with its first guest, Former PGA Tour Commissioner, Deane Beman.

Deane Beman perhaps more than any man in history, shaped the PGA Tour as we know it today. Beman does not hold back in this interview, reflecting upon his history with the game, what he did and what he wishes he could have done at the helm of the PGA Tour.

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]]> TalkinGolf History Episode 32 introduces a new series called, Legends of the Game with its first guest, Former PGA Tour Commissioner, Deane Beman.

Deane Beman perhaps more than any man in history, shaped the PGA Tour as we know it today. Beman does not hold back in this interview, reflecting upon his history with the game, what he did and what he wishes he could have done at the helm of the PGA Tour.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+EzjU-zkp ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 31: TG History 31: How The Heck Did This Happen? https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/31 f341ec7e-090e-4117-9338-f458198209d3 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 19:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 31 TG History 31: How The Heck Did This Happen? full 2 TalkinGolf Productions This podcast is a throwback to the interview that launched the TalkinGolf History Podcast. So if you love movies, this show is like a prequel to the podcast. This was my very first podcast interview, where I was the guest of Rod Morri and Adrian Logue on their show (that no longer exists), the ISeekGolf Podcast. Great interview with some colorful stories about the history of the game of golf and a glimpse into how we got here. 1:28:49 false This podcast is a throwback to the interview that launched the TalkinGolf History Podcast. So if you love movies, this show is like a prequel to the podcast.

This was my very first podcast interview, where I was the guest of Rod Morri and Adrian Logue on their show (that no longer exists), the ISeekGolf Podcast.

Great interview with some colorful stories about the history of the game of golf and a glimpse into how we got here.

]]> golf history This podcast is a throwback to the interview that launched the TalkinGolf History Podcast. So if you love movies, this show is like a prequel to the podcast.

This was my very first podcast interview, where I was the guest of Rod Morri and Adrian Logue on their show (that no longer exists), the ISeekGolf Podcast.

Great interview with some colorful stories about the history of the game of golf and a glimpse into how we got here.

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]]> This podcast is a throwback to the interview that launched the TalkinGolf History Podcast. So if you love movies, this show is like a prequel to the podcast.

This was my very first podcast interview, where I was the guest of Rod Morri and Adrian Logue on their show (that no longer exists), the ISeekGolf Podcast.

Great interview with some colorful stories about the history of the game of golf and a glimpse into how we got here.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+OYhovGtb ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis Episode 30: TG History 30: Seth Raynor Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/30 6d84957b-5d26-48de-9953-c7bbd74553cc Sun, 09 Feb 2020 18:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 30 TG History 30: Seth Raynor Part 2 full 2 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History presents Part 2 of the Two Part Podcast on "The History of Seth Raynor" with special guest, Anthony Pioppi. In this podcast we kick off right where we left off in Episode 29 - the passing of Seth Raynor and what we lost with his untimely death. Listen for how you too can play some of the best Seth Raynor courses both public and private! 1:05:15 false TalkinGolf History presents Part 2 of the Two Part Podcast on "The History of Seth Raynor" with special guest, Anthony Pioppi. In this podcast we kick off right where we left off in Episode 29 - the passing of Seth Raynor and what we lost with his untimely death.

Listen for how you too can play some of the best Seth Raynor courses both public and private!

]]> Seth Raynor, Golf, Golf Design, NGLA, Chicago Golf Club, CB MacDonald TalkinGolf History presents Part 2 of the Two Part Podcast on "The History of Seth Raynor" with special guest, Anthony Pioppi. In this podcast we kick off right where we left off in Episode 29 - the passing of Seth Raynor and what we lost with his untimely death.

Listen for how you too can play some of the best Seth Raynor courses both public and private!

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]]> TalkinGolf History presents Part 2 of the Two Part Podcast on "The History of Seth Raynor" with special guest, Anthony Pioppi. In this podcast we kick off right where we left off in Episode 29 - the passing of Seth Raynor and what we lost with his untimely death.

Listen for how you too can play some of the best Seth Raynor courses both public and private!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+wFltDu5H ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 29: TG History 29: Seth Raynor Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/29 a6725bbe-ff87-4a5c-acdd-d293d9328c9f Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 29 TG History 29: Seth Raynor Part 1 full 2 TalkinGolf Productions On Episode 29 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we invited Anthony Pioppi on the show to help us explore the History of Seth Raynor. This Episode is Part 1 of a 2 Part Podcast on one of the greatest golf course architects that ever lived. 1:09:48 false On Episode 29 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we invited Anthony Pioppi on the show to help us explore the History of Seth Raynor. This Episode is Part 1 of a 2 Part Podcast on one of the greatest golf course architects that ever lived.

]]> Seth Raynor, Golf, Golf Design, NGLA, Chicago Golf Club, CB MacDonald On Episode 29 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we invited Anthony Pioppi on the show to help us explore the History of Seth Raynor. This Episode is Part 1 of a 2 Part Podcast on one of the greatest golf course architects that ever lived.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+U4wDjVvX ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 28: TG History 28: History of Donald Ross Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/28 cbdeac40-e608-4c77-81db-82a00f7fd958 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 28 TG History 28: History of Donald Ross Part 2 full 2 TalkinGolf Productions The TalkinGolf History podcast proudly presents Part 2 of the two part interview with Donald Ross expert, Bradley Klein on the "History of Donald Ross." This interview starts right where episode 27 stopped, diving into the history of Donald Ross and the evolution of his golf design. 1:06:19 false The TalkinGolf History podcast proudly presents Part 2 of the two part interview with Donald Ross expert, Bradley Klein on the "History of Donald Ross."

This interview starts right where episode 27 stopped, diving into the history of Donald Ross and the evolution of his golf design.

]]> The TalkinGolf History podcast proudly presents Part 2 of the two part interview with Donald Ross expert, Bradley Klein on the "History of Donald Ross."

This interview starts right where episode 27 stopped, diving into the history of Donald Ross and the evolution of his golf design.

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]]> The TalkinGolf History podcast proudly presents Part 2 of the two part interview with Donald Ross expert, Bradley Klein on the "History of Donald Ross."

This interview starts right where episode 27 stopped, diving into the history of Donald Ross and the evolution of his golf design.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+gxhtBnXC ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 27: TG History 27: History of Donald Ross Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/27 84846ade-e6c8-4434-a734-a21a36e12fd3 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 22:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 27 TG History 27: History of Donald Ross Part 1 full 2 TalkinGolf Productions The History of Donald Ross, Part 1 of a 2 Part Interview with Donald Ross expert, Bradley S. Klein. In this episode, Bradley discusses the strategy, the issues and the internal tug of war of restoring a Donald Ross course, as well as some of his favorite private and publicly accessible Donald Ross courses. There is also an insider's look at fighting for the restoration of a brilliant Donald Ross golf hole. 1:14:25 false The History of Donald Ross, Part 1 of a 2 Part Interview with Donald Ross expert, Bradley S. Klein. In this episode, Bradley discusses the strategy, the issues and the internal tug of war of restoring a Donald Ross course, as well as some of his favorite private and publicly accessible Donald Ross courses.

There is also an insider's look at fighting for the restoration of a brilliant Donald Ross golf hole.

]]> The History of Donald Ross, Part 1 of a 2 Part Interview with Donald Ross expert, Bradley S. Klein. In this episode, Bradley discusses the strategy, the issues and the internal tug of war of restoring a Donald Ross course, as well as some of his favorite private and publicly accessible Donald Ross courses.

There is also an insider's look at fighting for the restoration of a brilliant Donald Ross golf hole.

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]]> The History of Donald Ross, Part 1 of a 2 Part Interview with Donald Ross expert, Bradley S. Klein. In this episode, Bradley discusses the strategy, the issues and the internal tug of war of restoring a Donald Ross course, as well as some of his favorite private and publicly accessible Donald Ross courses.

There is also an insider's look at fighting for the restoration of a brilliant Donald Ross golf hole.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+_TslUT8g ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 26: TG History 26: The Myths of Ben Hogan https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/26 c7b801a5-4913-41c3-a8c7-c63aadcd6df5 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 26 TG History 26: The Myths of Ben Hogan full 2 TalkinGolf Productions On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into "The Myths of Ben Hogan" by examining the historical periodicals of the moments that shaped his legend. We are joined by Jeff Martin, the creator of the "Thinking About Golf" website who speaks at length about the myths that helped create the Legend. 1:47:57 false On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into "The Myths of Ben Hogan" by examining the historical periodicals of the moments that shaped his legend. We are joined by Jeff Martin, the creator of the "Thinking About Golf" website who speaks at length about the myths that helped create the Legend.

]]> Ben Hogan, Hogan, Golf, The Secret On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into "The Myths of Ben Hogan" by examining the historical periodicals of the moments that shaped his legend. We are joined by Jeff Martin, the creator of the "Thinking About Golf" website who speaks at length about the myths that helped create the Legend.

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]]> On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into "The Myths of Ben Hogan" by examining the historical periodicals of the moments that shaped his legend. We are joined by Jeff Martin, the creator of the "Thinking About Golf" website who speaks at length about the myths that helped create the Legend.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+d7a03E2M ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 25: TG History 25: 125 years of the USGA https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/25 2c1b9725-20a6-4cac-aba4-aac8f44ea129 Sat, 21 Dec 2019 16:45:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 25 TG History 25: 125 years of the USGA full 1 TalkinGolf Productions On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we celebrate the USGA's 125th anniversary with our special guest, Senior Golf Historian for the USGA, Victoria Nenno. On this episode, Victoria discusses what preceded the USGA, the events that led to its creation and the early years of the organization. Sounds stuffy? Don't count on it - the stories that unfold are both interesting and comical even as Connor tries to convince Victoria (unsuccessfully) that Willie Dunn is in fact the first US Open Champion. This podcast should be an instant classic. 1:42:34 false On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we celebrate the USGA's 125th anniversary with our special guest, Senior Golf Historian for the USGA, Victoria Nenno. On this episode, Victoria discusses what preceded the USGA, the events that led to its creation and the early years of the organization.

Sounds stuffy? Don't count on it - the stories that unfold are both interesting and comical even as Connor tries to convince Victoria (unsuccessfully) that Willie Dunn is in fact the first US Open Champion.

This podcast should be an instant classic.

]]> USGA, Golf, US Open On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we celebrate the USGA's 125th anniversary with our special guest, Senior Golf Historian for the USGA, Victoria Nenno. On this episode, Victoria discusses what preceded the USGA, the events that led to its creation and the early years of the organization.

Sounds stuffy? Don't count on it - the stories that unfold are both interesting and comical even as Connor tries to convince Victoria (unsuccessfully) that Willie Dunn is in fact the first US Open Champion.

This podcast should be an instant classic.

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]]> On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we celebrate the USGA's 125th anniversary with our special guest, Senior Golf Historian for the USGA, Victoria Nenno. On this episode, Victoria discusses what preceded the USGA, the events that led to its creation and the early years of the organization.

Sounds stuffy? Don't count on it - the stories that unfold are both interesting and comical even as Connor tries to convince Victoria (unsuccessfully) that Willie Dunn is in fact the first US Open Champion.

This podcast should be an instant classic.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+8w7BFhz4 ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 24: TG History 24: The Underrated, John Ball, Jr. https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/24 c068d643-4adc-440a-bf37-2dab8785ffb5 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 14:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 24 TG History 24: The Underrated, John Ball, Jr. full 1 TalkinGolf Productions On this episode of the TalkinGolf History podcast we turn back the clock more than 100 years to spend some time reflecting on the remarkable feats of the "everyman champion," John Ball, Junior with author Alistair Noakes. Alistair Noakes, author of "Hoylake Hero" joins the podcast to talk about one of the most underrated champion golfers in golf's illustrous history- the first amateur golfer in history to win a professional major, John Ball, Junior. If you are interested in purchasing Mr. Noakes book, please log onto: www.hoylakehero.com 1:24:09 false On this episode of the TalkinGolf History podcast we turn back the clock more than 100 years to spend some time reflecting on the remarkable feats of the "everyman champion," John Ball, Junior with author Alistair Noakes.

Alistair Noakes, author of "Hoylake Hero" joins the podcast to talk about one of the most underrated champion golfers in golf's illustrous history- the first amateur golfer in history to win a professional major, John Ball, Junior.

If you are interested in purchasing Mr. Noakes book, please log onto: www.hoylakehero.com

]]> John Ball, Amateur Champion On this episode of the TalkinGolf History podcast we turn back the clock more than 100 years to spend some time reflecting on the remarkable feats of the "everyman champion," John Ball, Junior with author Alistair Noakes.

Alistair Noakes, author of "Hoylake Hero" joins the podcast to talk about one of the most underrated champion golfers in golf's illustrous history- the first amateur golfer in history to win a professional major, John Ball, Junior.

If you are interested in purchasing Mr. Noakes book, please log onto: www.hoylakehero.com

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]]> On this episode of the TalkinGolf History podcast we turn back the clock more than 100 years to spend some time reflecting on the remarkable feats of the "everyman champion," John Ball, Junior with author Alistair Noakes.

Alistair Noakes, author of "Hoylake Hero" joins the podcast to talk about one of the most underrated champion golfers in golf's illustrous history- the first amateur golfer in history to win a professional major, John Ball, Junior.

If you are interested in purchasing Mr. Noakes book, please log onto: www.hoylakehero.com

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+cheEfSCo ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 23: TG History 23: The Most Unique Tournament in the World? https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/23 d02eb612-8697-4173-a563-47353c917a96 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 23:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 23 TG History 23: The Most Unique Tournament in the World? full 1 TalkinGolf Productions Golf Collecting Pioneer, Pete Georgiady joins us on the TalkinGolf History podcast to discuss how he became one of the foremost experts in the world on antique golf clubs and to discuss one of the most unique golf tournaments in the world...The National Hickory Championship. You may have heard of golfers playing hickory shafted clubs, but only the diehards are crazy enough to play pre-1900 golf under pre-1900 golf rules. Take a stroll back in time with us today on Episode 23 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast - to tales of yesteryear and a game that hasnt quite past us by. 1:00:44 false Golf Collecting Pioneer, Pete Georgiady joins us on the TalkinGolf History podcast to discuss how he became one of the foremost experts in the world on antique golf clubs and to discuss one of the most unique golf tournaments in the world...The National Hickory Championship.
You may have heard of golfers playing hickory shafted clubs, but only the diehards are crazy enough to play pre-1900 golf, with pre-1900 equipment, under pre-1900 golf rules.

Take a stroll back in time with us today on Episode 23 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast - to tales of yesteryear and a game that hasnt quite past us by.

]]> National Hickory Championship, Golf, Pete Georgiady, NHC, Gutty Golf, Hickory Golf Golf Collecting Pioneer, Pete Georgiady joins us on the TalkinGolf History podcast to discuss how he became one of the foremost experts in the world on antique golf clubs and to discuss one of the most unique golf tournaments in the world...The National Hickory Championship.
You may have heard of golfers playing hickory shafted clubs, but only the diehards are crazy enough to play pre-1900 golf, with pre-1900 equipment, under pre-1900 golf rules.

Take a stroll back in time with us today on Episode 23 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast - to tales of yesteryear and a game that hasnt quite past us by.

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]]> Golf Collecting Pioneer, Pete Georgiady joins us on the TalkinGolf History podcast to discuss how he became one of the foremost experts in the world on antique golf clubs and to discuss one of the most unique golf tournaments in the world...The National Hickory Championship.
You may have heard of golfers playing hickory shafted clubs, but only the diehards are crazy enough to play pre-1900 golf, with pre-1900 equipment, under pre-1900 golf rules.

Take a stroll back in time with us today on Episode 23 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast - to tales of yesteryear and a game that hasnt quite past us by.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+XXpDrzcM ]]> Connor T. Lewis TG History 22: The Club That Time Forgot: LZGC https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/22 471d6d92-8dbc-4c6d-96b1-b80ec50b4195 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 22 TG History 22: The Club That Time Forgot: LZGC full TalkinGolf Productions Lake Zurich Golf Club is the club that time forgot. On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast our special guest, Ed Rutledge gives our listeners a glimpse into the world of one of the most exclusive and perhaps recluse golf clubs in the United States. The story that unfolds over the next hour will amaze you, it will make you laugh and I believe in the end, it will make you want to join the little nine hole club of only 2600 yards and a mere 32 members. Stories like this are why I started this podcast. Things to listen for: Dead Bodies, Weird Rules, Marilyn Monroe, and the toughest question I have ever asked on a podcast and our guest's shocking answer!!! Did the members of Lake Zurich Golf Club actually eat the greens keeper's children??? That is not a joke! Listen and hear the whole story!!! 1:00:03 false Lake Zurich Golf Club is the club that time forgot. On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast our special guest, Ed Rutledge gives our listeners a glimpse into the world of one of the most exclusive and perhaps recluse golf clubs in the United States.

The story that unfolds over the next hour will amaze you, it will make you laugh and I believe in the end, it will make you want to join the little nine hole club of only 2600 yards and a mere 32 members. Stories like this are why I started this podcast. Things to listen for: Dead Bodies, Weird Rules, Marilyn Monroe, and the toughest question I have ever asked on a podcast and our guest's shocking answer!!!

Did the members of Lake Zurich Golf Club actually eat the greens keeper's children??? That is not a joke! Listen and hear the whole story!!!

]]> LZGC, Lake Zurich Lake Zurich Golf Club is the club that time forgot. On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast our special guest, Ed Rutledge gives our listeners a glimpse into the world of one of the most exclusive and perhaps recluse golf clubs in the United States.

The story that unfolds over the next hour will amaze you, it will make you laugh and I believe in the end, it will make you want to join the little nine hole club of only 2600 yards and a mere 32 members. Stories like this are why I started this podcast. Things to listen for: Dead Bodies, Weird Rules, Marilyn Monroe, and the toughest question I have ever asked on a podcast and our guest's shocking answer!!!

Did the members of Lake Zurich Golf Club actually eat the greens keeper's children??? That is not a joke! Listen and hear the whole story!!!

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]]> Lake Zurich Golf Club is the club that time forgot. On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast our special guest, Ed Rutledge gives our listeners a glimpse into the world of one of the most exclusive and perhaps recluse golf clubs in the United States.

The story that unfolds over the next hour will amaze you, it will make you laugh and I believe in the end, it will make you want to join the little nine hole club of only 2600 yards and a mere 32 members. Stories like this are why I started this podcast. Things to listen for: Dead Bodies, Weird Rules, Marilyn Monroe, and the toughest question I have ever asked on a podcast and our guest's shocking answer!!!

Did the members of Lake Zurich Golf Club actually eat the greens keeper's children??? That is not a joke! Listen and hear the whole story!!!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+Np26tdao ]]> Connor T. Lewis Episode 21: TG History 21: History of Sharp Park https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/21 9dab2fc3-ab0c-4799-ad38-723aebc64f9f Sun, 20 Oct 2019 19:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 21 TG History 21: History of Sharp Park full TalkinGolf Productions We live in an era of renewed appreciation for the golf course architecture that came before us. For the past decade some of the greatest golf courses in the world have undergone restoration projects to bring back the original intentions of the their architects. On Episode 21 of TalkinGolf History we focus on one project - a course that was designed by the man many consider to be the greatest golf course architect of all-time; Dr. Alister MacKenzie and his gift to the average golfer, an everyman's course, his only public course that sits on the sea...Sharp Park. Bo Links joins the podcast to share the history of Sharp Park, how he and others saved it, and their efforts to restore it for future generations. 1:04:30 false We live in an era of renewed appreciation for the golf course architecture that came before us. For the past decade some of the greatest golf courses in the world have undergone restoration projects to bring back the original intentions of the their architects. On Episode 21 of TalkinGolf History we focus on one project - a course that was designed by the man many consider to be the greatest golf course architect of all-time; Dr. Alister MacKenzie and his gift to the average golfer, an everyman's course, his only public course that sits on the sea...Sharp Park. Bo Links joins the podcast to share the history of Sharp Park, how he and others saved it, and their efforts to restore it for future generations.

]]> We live in an era of renewed appreciation for the golf course architecture that came before us. For the past decade some of the greatest golf courses in the world have undergone restoration projects to bring back the original intentions of the their architects. On Episode 21 of TalkinGolf History we focus on one project - a course that was designed by the man many consider to be the greatest golf course architect of all-time; Dr. Alister MacKenzie and his gift to the average golfer, an everyman's course, his only public course that sits on the sea...Sharp Park. Bo Links joins the podcast to share the history of Sharp Park, how he and others saved it, and their efforts to restore it for future generations.

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]]> We live in an era of renewed appreciation for the golf course architecture that came before us. For the past decade some of the greatest golf courses in the world have undergone restoration projects to bring back the original intentions of the their architects. On Episode 21 of TalkinGolf History we focus on one project - a course that was designed by the man many consider to be the greatest golf course architect of all-time; Dr. Alister MacKenzie and his gift to the average golfer, an everyman's course, his only public course that sits on the sea...Sharp Park. Bo Links joins the podcast to share the history of Sharp Park, how he and others saved it, and their efforts to restore it for future generations.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+RryTA3V2 ]]> Connor T. Lewis TG History 20: Payne Stewart - The Whole Story https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/20 76bf5746-4f57-422c-8e51-15b8ca8ad08f Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 20 TG History 20: Payne Stewart - The Whole Story full TalkinGolf Productions Twenty years ago this month the world followed the breaking news story of the unresponsive plane that crashed in an open field in South Dakota. One of the passengers on that fatal journey was Payne Stewart. In 2019 author Kevin Robbins takes us all on a different kind of journey, the journey of Payne Stewart’s growth as a golfer and his growth as a man in his new book, “The Last Stand of Payne Stewart: The Year Golf Changed Forever.” The TalkinGolf History Podcast looks back on the high points, the low points and the last journey of the three time major winner. You can buy Kevin's book at all good bookstores and on line at Barnes and Noble and Amazon, among others. TalkinGolf History is part of TalkinGolf.com, the podcast network for serious golfers. 1:31:33 false Twenty years ago this month the world followed the breaking news story of the unresponsive plane that crashed in an open field in South Dakota. One of the passengers on that fatal journey was Payne Stewart.
In 2019 author Kevin Robbins takes us all on a different kind of journey, the journey of Payne Stewart’s growth as a golfer and his growth as a man in his new book, “The Last Stand of Payne Stewart: The Year Golf Changed Forever.”
The TalkinGolf History Podcast looks back on the high points, the low points and the last journey of the three time major winner.

You can buy Kevin's book at all good bookstores and on line at Barnes and Noble and Amazon, among others.

TalkinGolf History is part of TalkinGolf.com, the podcast network for serious golfers.
TalkinGolf is home to:

The Good-Good Golf Podcast

State of the Game

Feed the Ball with Derek Duncan

The Course Reports with Curt Tyrrell

Nick O'Hern's Tour Mentality

and

The Risk and Reward golf betting podcast

]]> Twenty years ago this month the world followed the breaking news story of the unresponsive plane that crashed in an open field in South Dakota. One of the passengers on that fatal journey was Payne Stewart.
In 2019 author Kevin Robbins takes us all on a different kind of journey, the journey of Payne Stewart’s growth as a golfer and his growth as a man in his new book, “The Last Stand of Payne Stewart: The Year Golf Changed Forever.”
The TalkinGolf History Podcast looks back on the high points, the low points and the last journey of the three time major winner.

You can buy Kevin's book at all good bookstores and on line at Barnes and Noble and Amazon, among others.

TalkinGolf History is part of TalkinGolf.com, the podcast network for serious golfers.
TalkinGolf is home to:

The Good-Good Golf Podcast

State of the Game

Feed the Ball with Derek Duncan

The Course Reports with Curt Tyrrell

Nick O'Hern's Tour Mentality

and

The Risk and Reward golf betting podcast

Support TalkinGolf

]]> Twenty years ago this month the world followed the breaking news story of the unresponsive plane that crashed in an open field in South Dakota. One of the passengers on that fatal journey was Payne Stewart.
In 2019 author Kevin Robbins takes us all on a different kind of journey, the journey of Payne Stewart’s growth as a golfer and his growth as a man in his new book, “The Last Stand of Payne Stewart: The Year Golf Changed Forever.”
The TalkinGolf History Podcast looks back on the high points, the low points and the last journey of the three time major winner.

You can buy Kevin's book at all good bookstores and on line at Barnes and Noble and Amazon, among others.

TalkinGolf History is part of TalkinGolf.com, the podcast network for serious golfers.
TalkinGolf is home to:

The Good-Good Golf Podcast

State of the Game

Feed the Ball with Derek Duncan

The Course Reports with Curt Tyrrell

Nick O'Hern's Tour Mentality

and

The Risk and Reward golf betting podcast

Support TalkinGolf

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+ikD9rpRJ ]]> Connor T. Lewis TG History 19: George Roddy - Unknown Champion https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/19 1d796f06-533f-46ec-b21a-33073cf65cbd Sat, 21 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 19 TG History 19: George Roddy - Unknown Champion full TalkinGolf Productions The amazing story of George Roddy, the best golfer you've never heard of. Rick Brown, legendary golf writer from Iowa, will soon release a book on the history of golf in the Midwestern State and a big part of that story is George Roddy. Roddy is a character of particular interest to TalkinGolf History host Connor Lewis and in Episode 19 the pair trade tales of the feats of a man whose career is tragically underappreciated and acknowledged. 53:48 false The amazing story of George Roddy, the best golfer you've never heard of. Rick Brown, legendary golf writer from Iowa, will soon release a book on the history of golf in the Midwestern State and a big part of that story is George Roddy. Roddy is a character of particular interest to TalkinGolf History host Connor Lewis and in Episode 19 the pair trade tales of the feats of a man whose career is tragically underappreciated and acknowledged.

]]> The amazing story of George Roddy, the best golfer you've never heard of. Rick Brown, legendary golf writer from Iowa, will soon release a book on the history of golf in the Midwestern State and a big part of that story is George Roddy. Roddy is a character of particular interest to TalkinGolf History host Connor Lewis and in Episode 19 the pair trade tales of the feats of a man whose career is tragically underappreciated and acknowledged.

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]]> The amazing story of George Roddy, the best golfer you've never heard of. Rick Brown, legendary golf writer from Iowa, will soon release a book on the history of golf in the Midwestern State and a big part of that story is George Roddy. Roddy is a character of particular interest to TalkinGolf History host Connor Lewis and in Episode 19 the pair trade tales of the feats of a man whose career is tragically underappreciated and acknowledged.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+OvkdXqsx ]]> Connor T. Lewis TG History 18: From The Fringe - Slow Play https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/18 51c85081-ac95-4a38-a6a9-750c0a23585b Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 18 TG History 18: From The Fringe - Slow Play full TalkinGolf Productions Outrage and social media go hand in hand but recent outbursts aimed at JB Holmes and Bryson DeChambeau over slow play are just the continuation of one of golf's great traditions. Since coverage of the game began, complaints about the pace of okay have been a staple in the golf news cycle. On this special episode of From The Fringe, Society of Golf Historians founder Connor Lewis takes us through the history of golf played at snail's pace.. 19:08 false Outrage and social media go hand in hand but recent outbursts aimed at JB Holmes and Bryson DeChambeau over slow play are just the continuation of one of golf's great traditions. Since coverage of the game began, complaints about the pace of okay have been a staple in the golf news cycle. On this special episode of From The Fringe, Society of Golf Historians founder Connor Lewis takes us through the history of golf played at snail's pace.

Music used in this episode:

Folk Round
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Chapter breaks:
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Sneaky Adventure" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

]]> slow play, golf Outrage and social media go hand in hand but recent outbursts aimed at JB Holmes and Bryson DeChambeau over slow play are just the continuation of one of golf's great traditions. Since coverage of the game began, complaints about the pace of okay have been a staple in the golf news cycle. On this special episode of From The Fringe, Society of Golf Historians founder Connor Lewis takes us through the history of golf played at snail's pace.

Music used in this episode:

Folk Round
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Chapter breaks:
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Sneaky Adventure" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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]]> Outrage and social media go hand in hand but recent outbursts aimed at JB Holmes and Bryson DeChambeau over slow play are just the continuation of one of golf's great traditions. Since coverage of the game began, complaints about the pace of okay have been a staple in the golf news cycle. On this special episode of From The Fringe, Society of Golf Historians founder Connor Lewis takes us through the history of golf played at snail's pace.

Music used in this episode:

Folk Round
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Chapter breaks:
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Sneaky Adventure" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+LQZIEceo ]]> Connor T. Lewis TG History 17: Bob Jones IV Talks About His Legendary Grandfather https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/17 f0dd685e-8c0f-400f-a3a1-22579bb91689 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 17 TG History 17: Bob Jones IV Talks About His Legendary Grandfather full TalkinGolf Productions Growing up in a famous family brings its own unique difficulties but after struggling with the pressure in his early years Bob Jones IV has come to embrace being the Grandson of the greatest amateur golfer of all time. In this excellent and wide ranging interview with Connor Lewis, Jones talks about everything from the three trophies that meant the most to his grandfather to accusations about Jones' racism. 1:17:36 false Growing up in a famous family brings its own unique difficulties but after struggling with the pressure in his early years Bob Jones IV has come to embrace being the Grandson of the greatest amateur golfer of all time. In this excellent and wide ranging interview with Connor Lewis, Jones talks about everything from the three trophies that meant the most to his grandfather to accusations about Jones' racism.

Links mentioned on this episode:

The story of Jones' 63 at East Lake

Soicety of Golf Historians on Facebook

Society of Golf HIstorians on Twitter

Special Guest: Bob Jones IV.

]]> Growing up in a famous family brings its own unique difficulties but after struggling with the pressure in his early years Bob Jones IV has come to embrace being the Grandson of the greatest amateur golfer of all time. In this excellent and wide ranging interview with Connor Lewis, Jones talks about everything from the three trophies that meant the most to his grandfather to accusations about Jones' racism.

Links mentioned on this episode:

The story of Jones' 63 at East Lake

Soicety of Golf Historians on Facebook

Society of Golf HIstorians on Twitter

Special Guest: Bob Jones IV.

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]]> Growing up in a famous family brings its own unique difficulties but after struggling with the pressure in his early years Bob Jones IV has come to embrace being the Grandson of the greatest amateur golfer of all time. In this excellent and wide ranging interview with Connor Lewis, Jones talks about everything from the three trophies that meant the most to his grandfather to accusations about Jones' racism.

Links mentioned on this episode:

The story of Jones' 63 at East Lake

Soicety of Golf Historians on Facebook

Society of Golf HIstorians on Twitter

Special Guest: Bob Jones IV.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+PrS2JVMQ ]]> Connor T. Lewis Bob Jones IV TG History 16: Author Stephen Proctor On Young Tom Morris https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/16 32f1cfbc-5b75-4ff8-9ea6-0ccce1408e52 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 16 TG History 16: Author Stephen Proctor On Young Tom Morris full TalkinGolf Productions Long before there was Tiger Woods there was Young Tom Morris. Four times a winner of The Open and the first golfer who could truly be referred to as a touring professional, his fascinating but tragic life story is far from well known enough among golfers worldwide. But that is set to change with the release of a remarkable book - Monarch Of The Green - by former newspaper journalist and editor Stephen Proctor. Proctor joins the TG History podcast to talk about his inspiration for writing the book and the process of putting it together. 1:16:18 false Long before there was Tiger Woods there was Young Tom Morris. Four times a winner of The Open and the first golfer who could truly be referred to as a touring professional, his fascinating but tragic life story is far from well known enough among golfers worldwide. But that is set to change with the release of a remarkable book - Monarch Of The Green - by former newspaper journalist and editor Stephen Proctor. Proctor joins the TG History podcast to talk about his inspiration for writing the book and the process of putting it together.

Where to buy the book:

In the US from Amazon

In the UK

In Australia from BookTopia

Special Guest: Stephen Proctor.

]]> Young Tom Morris Long before there was Tiger Woods there was Young Tom Morris. Four times a winner of The Open and the first golfer who could truly be referred to as a touring professional, his fascinating but tragic life story is far from well known enough among golfers worldwide. But that is set to change with the release of a remarkable book - Monarch Of The Green - by former newspaper journalist and editor Stephen Proctor. Proctor joins the TG History podcast to talk about his inspiration for writing the book and the process of putting it together.

Where to buy the book:

In the US from Amazon

In the UK

In Australia from BookTopia

Special Guest: Stephen Proctor.

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]]> Long before there was Tiger Woods there was Young Tom Morris. Four times a winner of The Open and the first golfer who could truly be referred to as a touring professional, his fascinating but tragic life story is far from well known enough among golfers worldwide. But that is set to change with the release of a remarkable book - Monarch Of The Green - by former newspaper journalist and editor Stephen Proctor. Proctor joins the TG History podcast to talk about his inspiration for writing the book and the process of putting it together.

Where to buy the book:

In the US from Amazon

In the UK

In Australia from BookTopia

Special Guest: Stephen Proctor.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+csiAr_sB ]]> Connor T. Lewis Stephen Proctor TG History 15: From The Fringe - The Stolen Major https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/15 a461e640-ad93-43b0-8844-c82f99a9cbff Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 15 TG History 15: From The Fringe - The Stolen Major full TalkinGolf Productions We take the majors for granted in the modern era but things could have been much different after one of the most controversial incidents in the history of the game in 1871. This is the story of 'The Stolen Major'. 21:58 false We take the majors for granted in the modern era but things could have been much different after one of the most controversial incidents in the history of the game in 1871. This is the story of 'The Stolen Major'.

Music used in this episode:

Opening and closing theme:
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Virtutes Instrumenti" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Chapter breaks:
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Sneaky Adventure" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

]]> We take the majors for granted in the modern era but things could have been much different after one of the most controversial incidents in the history of the game in 1871. This is the story of 'The Stolen Major'.

Music used in this episode:

Opening and closing theme:
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Virtutes Instrumenti" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Chapter breaks:
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Sneaky Adventure" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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]]> We take the majors for granted in the modern era but things could have been much different after one of the most controversial incidents in the history of the game in 1871. This is the story of 'The Stolen Major'.

Music used in this episode:

Opening and closing theme:
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Virtutes Instrumenti" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Chapter breaks:
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Sneaky Adventure" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+3hXqcEcb ]]> Connor T. Lewis TG History 14: Dr Tony Parker and The Open https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/14 1702e6a9-700d-4327-9514-0c4fe2412b7b Thu, 11 Jul 2019 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 14 TG History 14: Dr Tony Parker and The Open full TalkinGolf Productions With the 148th Open just around the corner who better to talk history than the man who was the first Curator of Golf Collections in the Special Collections Division of the University of St Andrews? Dr Tony Parker is regarded by his peers as one of the game's foremost historians and joins the podcast to talk all things Open (with a few rabbit holes along the way). 1:19:15 false With the 148th Open just around the corner who better to talk history than the man who was the first Curator of Golf Collections in the Special Collections Division of the University of St Andrews? Dr Tony Parker is regarded by his peers as one of the game's foremost historians and joins the podcast to talk all things Open (with a few rabbit holes along the way).

Special Guest: Tony Parker.

]]> With the 148th Open just around the corner who better to talk history than the man who was the first Curator of Golf Collections in the Special Collections Division of the University of St Andrews? Dr Tony Parker is regarded by his peers as one of the game's foremost historians and joins the podcast to talk all things Open (with a few rabbit holes along the way).

Special Guest: Tony Parker.

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]]> With the 148th Open just around the corner who better to talk history than the man who was the first Curator of Golf Collections in the Special Collections Division of the University of St Andrews? Dr Tony Parker is regarded by his peers as one of the game's foremost historians and joins the podcast to talk all things Open (with a few rabbit holes along the way).

Special Guest: Tony Parker.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+1y10z5IZ ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis Tony Parker TG History 13: The Remarkable Moe Norman https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/13 37be5617-2a90-4719-bdb9-b46392e6fb73 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 13 TG History 13: The Remarkable Moe Norman full TalkinGolf Productions According to Tiger Woods only two players in history have 'owned' their golf swings: the great Ben Hogan and Canada's Moe Norman. Hogan is revered internationally as one of the game's greatest ever exponents and while Norman enjoys less celebrity, his feats of extraordinary hitting are equally legendary among golf aficionados. Moe Norman might be the most remarkable golfer that ever lived and his story is as fascinating as any of the game's celebrated legends. On episode 13 we meet Tim O'Connor, the man who wrote the first book about Moe in 1995 and remains committed to telling Moe's story to this day. 1:23:36 false According to Tiger Woods only two players in history have 'owned' their golf swings: the great Ben Hogan and Canada's Moe Norman. Hogan is revered internationally as one of the game's greatest ever exponents and while Norman enjoys less celebrity, his feats of extraordinary hitting are equally legendary among golf aficionados. Moe Norman might be the most remarkable golfer that ever lived and his story is as fascinating as any of the game's celebrated legends. On episode 13 we meet Tim O'Connor, the man who wrote the first book about Moe in 1995 and remains committed to telling Moe's story to this day.

Links mentioned on this episode:

Connor on Twitter

Society of Golf Historians on FaceBook

Rod on Twitter

Trailer for the Moe Norman film to be released soon

Connor's 'flat' golf swing

]]> According to Tiger Woods only two players in history have 'owned' their golf swings: the great Ben Hogan and Canada's Moe Norman. Hogan is revered internationally as one of the game's greatest ever exponents and while Norman enjoys less celebrity, his feats of extraordinary hitting are equally legendary among golf aficionados. Moe Norman might be the most remarkable golfer that ever lived and his story is as fascinating as any of the game's celebrated legends. On episode 13 we meet Tim O'Connor, the man who wrote the first book about Moe in 1995 and remains committed to telling Moe's story to this day.

Links mentioned on this episode:

Connor on Twitter

Society of Golf Historians on FaceBook

Rod on Twitter

Trailer for the Moe Norman film to be released soon

Connor's 'flat' golf swing

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]]> According to Tiger Woods only two players in history have 'owned' their golf swings: the great Ben Hogan and Canada's Moe Norman. Hogan is revered internationally as one of the game's greatest ever exponents and while Norman enjoys less celebrity, his feats of extraordinary hitting are equally legendary among golf aficionados. Moe Norman might be the most remarkable golfer that ever lived and his story is as fascinating as any of the game's celebrated legends. On episode 13 we meet Tim O'Connor, the man who wrote the first book about Moe in 1995 and remains committed to telling Moe's story to this day.

Links mentioned on this episode:

Connor on Twitter

Society of Golf Historians on FaceBook

Rod on Twitter

Trailer for the Moe Norman film to be released soon

Connor's 'flat' golf swing

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+LR18sq9U ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis TG History 12: How The US Open Got Off To A False Start https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/12 36746bd4-c7ec-4dc3-97b1-0464c717a0e4 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 12 TG History 12: How The US Open Got Off To A False Start full TalkinGolf Productions As the 119th US Open bears down on us TalkinGolf HIstory's Connor Lewis has the fascinating tale of the first US Open - and first TWO US Amateurs - that were erased from the history books. There is also a quick recap of last week's essay style narrative on Johnny McDermott plus listener questions about America's national championship. 1:12:52 false As the 119th US Open bears down on us TalkinGolf HIstory's Connor Lewis has the fascinating tale of the first US Open - and first TWO US Amateurs - that were erased from the history books. There is also a quick recap of last week's essay style narrative on Johnny McDermott plus listener questions about America's national championship.

Links mentioned on this episode:

Connor on

Society of Golf Historians on FaceBook

Rod on Twitter

The podcast interview with Sue Wooster Rod mentioned late in the episode

]]> Pebble Beach, Us Open As the 119th US Open bears down on us TalkinGolf HIstory's Connor Lewis has the fascinating tale of the first US Open - and first TWO US Amateurs - that were erased from the history books. There is also a quick recap of last week's essay style narrative on Johnny McDermott plus listener questions about America's national championship.

Links mentioned on this episode:

Connor on

Society of Golf Historians on FaceBook

Rod on Twitter

The podcast interview with Sue Wooster Rod mentioned late in the episode

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]]> As the 119th US Open bears down on us TalkinGolf HIstory's Connor Lewis has the fascinating tale of the first US Open - and first TWO US Amateurs - that were erased from the history books. There is also a quick recap of last week's essay style narrative on Johnny McDermott plus listener questions about America's national championship.

Links mentioned on this episode:

Connor on

Society of Golf Historians on FaceBook

Rod on Twitter

The podcast interview with Sue Wooster Rod mentioned late in the episode

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+MMCoEpT- ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis TG History 11: From The Fringe - The Champ Who Lost His Mind https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/11 346dd6d7-f236-473d-a3e8-5b1a55588c7f Thu, 30 May 2019 22:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 11 TG History 11: From The Fringe - The Champ Who Lost His Mind full TalkinGolf Productions In the first of a regular series from The Society Of Golf Historians founder Connor Lewis comes the story of two time US Open winner Johnny McDermott. McDermott is the subject of our first 'From The Fringe' segment where Connor will delve into some of the most interesting and important stories from the game's past. McDermott is and was one of American golf's most important figures and in this debut episode Connor dispels some myths - and gives listeners some insights into - a genuine American hero. 39:26 false In the first of a regular series from The Society Of Golf Historians founder Connor Lewis comes the story of two time US Open winner Johnny McDermott. McDermott is the subject of our first 'From The Fringe' segment where Connor will delve into some of the most interesting and important stories from the game's past. McDermott is and was one of American golf's most important figures and in this debut episode Connor dispels some myths - and gives listeners some insights into - a genuine American hero.

]]> In the first of a regular series from The Society Of Golf Historians founder Connor Lewis comes the story of two time US Open winner Johnny McDermott. McDermott is the subject of our first 'From The Fringe' segment where Connor will delve into some of the most interesting and important stories from the game's past. McDermott is and was one of American golf's most important figures and in this debut episode Connor dispels some myths - and gives listeners some insights into - a genuine American hero.

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]]> In the first of a regular series from The Society Of Golf Historians founder Connor Lewis comes the story of two time US Open winner Johnny McDermott. McDermott is the subject of our first 'From The Fringe' segment where Connor will delve into some of the most interesting and important stories from the game's past. McDermott is and was one of American golf's most important figures and in this debut episode Connor dispels some myths - and gives listeners some insights into - a genuine American hero.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+IJEgVjX9 ]]> Connor T. Lewis TG History 10: The Story Behind The Story Of The Lido https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/10 51c2f6f7-2640-4b22-81d2-d4bec62c5b75 Sat, 18 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 10 TG History 10: The Story Behind The Story Of The Lido full TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History co-host Connor Lewis moved up a media grade recently when he appeared on Golf Channel alongside respected architect Jim Urbina in a short feature about the lost great club of the 20th century, The Lido. Built by the legendary C.B Macdonald and Seth Raynor why input from Tom Simpson and Alister Mackenzie, The Lido was widely regarded the equal of Pine Valley when it opened in 1914 but by 1942 it was gone. The course and its amazing has intrigued golfers for decades and with interest reignited by the Golf Channel piece last week now seemed a good time to flesh the story out further. 1:10:25 false TalkinGolf History co-host Connor Lewis moved up a media grade recently when he appeared on Golf Channel alongside respected architect Jim Urbina in a short feature about the lost great club of the 20th century, The Lido. Built by the legendary C.B Macdonald and Seth Raynor why input from Tom Simpson and Alister Mackenzie, The Lido was widely regarded the equal of Pine Valley when it opened in 1914 but by 1942 it was gone. The course and its amazing has intrigued golfers for decades and with interest reignited by the Golf Channel piece last week now seemed a good time to flesh the story out further.

Links mentioned on this episode:

The Golf Channel feature

The Twitter thread that started it all (including photos and maps of the course).

Connor on Twitter

The Society of Golf Historians on Facebook

Rod on Twitter

Special Guest: Jim Urbina.

]]> TalkinGolf History co-host Connor Lewis moved up a media grade recently when he appeared on Golf Channel alongside respected architect Jim Urbina in a short feature about the lost great club of the 20th century, The Lido. Built by the legendary C.B Macdonald and Seth Raynor why input from Tom Simpson and Alister Mackenzie, The Lido was widely regarded the equal of Pine Valley when it opened in 1914 but by 1942 it was gone. The course and its amazing has intrigued golfers for decades and with interest reignited by the Golf Channel piece last week now seemed a good time to flesh the story out further.

Links mentioned on this episode:

The Golf Channel feature

The Twitter thread that started it all (including photos and maps of the course).

Connor on Twitter

The Society of Golf Historians on Facebook

Rod on Twitter

Special Guest: Jim Urbina.

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]]> TalkinGolf History co-host Connor Lewis moved up a media grade recently when he appeared on Golf Channel alongside respected architect Jim Urbina in a short feature about the lost great club of the 20th century, The Lido. Built by the legendary C.B Macdonald and Seth Raynor why input from Tom Simpson and Alister Mackenzie, The Lido was widely regarded the equal of Pine Valley when it opened in 1914 but by 1942 it was gone. The course and its amazing has intrigued golfers for decades and with interest reignited by the Golf Channel piece last week now seemed a good time to flesh the story out further.

Links mentioned on this episode:

The Golf Channel feature

The Twitter thread that started it all (including photos and maps of the course).

Connor on Twitter

The Society of Golf Historians on Facebook

Rod on Twitter

Special Guest: Jim Urbina.

Support TalkinGolf

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+uIdoWv2F ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis Jim Urbina TG History 09: Listener Episode https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/9 423a75f9-835f-410a-b5af-1d8f1121cd8a Fri, 10 May 2019 18:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 9 TG History 09: Listener Episode full TalkinGolf Productions Most of the time we get to talk about the things we want on the TalkinGolf History Podcast but every few weeks we turn things over to the listeners to find what you want to know about. On Episode 9 we answer questions about golfing Presidents, comparing players from different eras, our favourite periods of golf history and more. 1:03:44 false Most of the time we get to talk about the things we want on the TalkinGolf History Podcast but every few weeks we turn things over to the listeners to find what you want to know about. On Episode 9 we answer questions about golfing Presidents, comparing players from different eras, our favourite periods of golf history and more.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Email address to submit questions: history@talkingolf.com

Connor's underloved Twitter thread

Connor on Twitter

Rod Morri on Twitter

Society fo Golf Historians on FaceBook

]]> Most of the time we get to talk about the things we want on the TalkinGolf History Podcast but every few weeks we turn things over to the listeners to find what you want to know about. On Episode 9 we answer questions about golfing Presidents, comparing players from different eras, our favourite periods of golf history and more.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Email address to submit questions: history@talkingolf.com

Connor's underloved Twitter thread

Connor on Twitter

Rod Morri on Twitter

Society fo Golf Historians on FaceBook

Support TalkinGolf

]]> Most of the time we get to talk about the things we want on the TalkinGolf History Podcast but every few weeks we turn things over to the listeners to find what you want to know about. On Episode 9 we answer questions about golfing Presidents, comparing players from different eras, our favourite periods of golf history and more.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Email address to submit questions: history@talkingolf.com

Connor's underloved Twitter thread

Connor on Twitter

Rod Morri on Twitter

Society fo Golf Historians on FaceBook

Support TalkinGolf

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+Jq1roFZd ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis TG History Ep 08: Keith Cutten https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/8 41d54215-b09b-444e-86f4-e9c13635eef9 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 8 TG History Ep 08: Keith Cutten full TalkinGolf Productions Canadian golf course architect Keith Cutten originally started out to write a thesis for his University course but that project ultimately morphed into The Evolution Of Golf Course Design. Keith joins Episode 8 of the podcast to talk about the role of golf courses - and their architects - through time. 1:32:48 false Canadian golf course architect Keith Cutten originally started out to write a thesis for his University course but that project ultimately morphed into The Evolution Of Golf Course Design. Keith joins Episode 8 of the podcast to talk about the role of golf courses - and their architects - through time.

Link mentiond on this episode:

Keith Cutten's book The Evolution of Golf Course Design

Keith Cutten on Twitter

Get in touch via email: history@talkingolf.com

Society of Golf Historians Facebook Group

Connor Lewis on Twitter

Rod Morri on Twitter

Special Guest: Keith Cutten.

]]> Canadian golf course architect Keith Cutten originally started out to write a thesis for his University course but that project ultimately morphed into The Evolution Of Golf Course Design. Keith joins Episode 8 of the podcast to talk about the role of golf courses - and their architects - through time.

Link mentiond on this episode:

Keith Cutten's book The Evolution of Golf Course Design

Keith Cutten on Twitter

Get in touch via email: history@talkingolf.com

Society of Golf Historians Facebook Group

Connor Lewis on Twitter

Rod Morri on Twitter

Special Guest: Keith Cutten.

Support TalkinGolf

]]> Canadian golf course architect Keith Cutten originally started out to write a thesis for his University course but that project ultimately morphed into The Evolution Of Golf Course Design. Keith joins Episode 8 of the podcast to talk about the role of golf courses - and their architects - through time.

Link mentiond on this episode:

Keith Cutten's book The Evolution of Golf Course Design

Keith Cutten on Twitter

Get in touch via email: history@talkingolf.com

Society of Golf Historians Facebook Group

Connor Lewis on Twitter

Rod Morri on Twitter

Special Guest: Keith Cutten.

Support TalkinGolf

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+F7M4MIiU ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis Keith Cutten TG History Ep 07: Green Jacket Auctions https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/7 43153bc6-e8e3-4f5c-9231-c062ffeb4c17 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 23:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 7 TG History Ep 07: Green Jacket Auctions full TalkinGolf Productions One of the more fascinating corners of golf history is collecting, a multi million dollar business which spans the globe. The biggest and most influential auction house in golf is Green Jacket Auctions, started by Bob Zafian and Ryan Carey in 2006. Bob joins Epic 7 of the podcast to talk about how he got started in collecting, some of the best - and weirdest - items he's been offered for sale and some advice on how a beginner should approach getting started in the trade. 1:58:40 false One of the more fascinating corners of golf history is collecting, a multi million dollar business which spans the globe. The biggest and most influential auction house in golf is Green Jacket Auctions, started by Bob Zafian and Ryan Carey in 2006. Bob joins Episode 7 of the podcast to talk about how he got started in collecting, some of the best - and weirdest - items he's been offered for sale and some advice on how a beginner should approach getting started in the trade.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Barnbougle Dunes Course Study Tour

Green Jacket Auctions

Connor Lewis on Twitter

Society of Golf Historians on Facebook

Rod Morri on Twitter

Special Guest: Bob Zafian.

]]> One of the more fascinating corners of golf history is collecting, a multi million dollar business which spans the globe. The biggest and most influential auction house in golf is Green Jacket Auctions, started by Bob Zafian and Ryan Carey in 2006. Bob joins Episode 7 of the podcast to talk about how he got started in collecting, some of the best - and weirdest - items he's been offered for sale and some advice on how a beginner should approach getting started in the trade.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Barnbougle Dunes Course Study Tour

Green Jacket Auctions

Connor Lewis on Twitter

Society of Golf Historians on Facebook

Rod Morri on Twitter

Special Guest: Bob Zafian.

Support TalkinGolf

]]> One of the more fascinating corners of golf history is collecting, a multi million dollar business which spans the globe. The biggest and most influential auction house in golf is Green Jacket Auctions, started by Bob Zafian and Ryan Carey in 2006. Bob joins Episode 7 of the podcast to talk about how he got started in collecting, some of the best - and weirdest - items he's been offered for sale and some advice on how a beginner should approach getting started in the trade.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Barnbougle Dunes Course Study Tour

Green Jacket Auctions

Connor Lewis on Twitter

Society of Golf Historians on Facebook

Rod Morri on Twitter

Special Guest: Bob Zafian.

Support TalkinGolf

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+KYSvAT-4 ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis Bob Zafian TG History Ep 06: Sid Matthew on Bob Jones https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/6 72505e91-a435-4983-af60-19dbdb082bd9 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 6 TG History Ep 06: Sid Matthew on Bob Jones full TalkinGolf Productions Florida attorney Sid Matthew is regarded by most as the foremost expert on the life and times of Augusta National co-founder Bob Jones. Sid joins Episode 6 of the TG History podcast to talk about Jones and what made him special beyond just his extraordinary playing resume. 1:57:21 false Florida attorney Sid Matthew is regarded by most as the foremost expert on the life and times of Augusta National co-founder Bob Jones. Sid joins Episode 6 of the TG History podcast to talk about Jones and what made him special beyond just his extraordinary playing resume.

Links mentioend on the show:

Connor Lewis on Twitter

Rod Morri on Twitter

Join the Society of Golf HIstorians Facebook Page

Email the show: history@talkingolf.com

Special Guest: Sid Matthew.

]]> Florida attorney Sid Matthew is regarded by most as the foremost expert on the life and times of Augusta National co-founder Bob Jones. Sid joins Episode 6 of the TG History podcast to talk about Jones and what made him special beyond just his extraordinary playing resume.

Links mentioend on the show:

Connor Lewis on Twitter

Rod Morri on Twitter

Join the Society of Golf HIstorians Facebook Page

Email the show: history@talkingolf.com

Special Guest: Sid Matthew.

Support TalkinGolf

]]> Florida attorney Sid Matthew is regarded by most as the foremost expert on the life and times of Augusta National co-founder Bob Jones. Sid joins Episode 6 of the TG History podcast to talk about Jones and what made him special beyond just his extraordinary playing resume.

Links mentioend on the show:

Connor Lewis on Twitter

Rod Morri on Twitter

Join the Society of Golf HIstorians Facebook Page

Email the show: history@talkingolf.com

Special Guest: Sid Matthew.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+0sarbwZE ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis Sid Matthew TG History 05: The Story Of Karsten Solheim and PING https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/5 fe3e2104-680c-418e-ad65-fb91ab63eaed Fri, 15 Mar 2019 20:00:00 -0400 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 5 TG History 05: The Story Of Karsten Solheim and PING full TalkinGolf Productions Karsten Solheim was the founder of PING Golf but his legacy in the game is far greater than the establishment of one manufacturing company. Solheim was a true visionary and one of golf's great innovators, his contribution to the development of modern putters and irons at least the equal of any in history. On Episode 5, we meet PING Historian Rob Griffin to get some insight into one of the game's best known and most respected figures. 1:56:00 false Karsten Solheim was the founder of PING Golf but his legacy in the game is far greater than the establishment of one manufacturing company. Solheim was a true visionary and one of golf's great innovators, his contribution to the development of modern putters and irons at least the equal of any in history. On Episode 5, we meet PING Historian Rob Griffin to get some insight into one of the game's best known and most respected figures.

Links mentioned on this episode:

Questions to history@talkingolf.com

Connor on Twitter: @SHistorians

Rod on Twitter: @Rod_Morri

Don't forget to use #TGHistory when sending questions on Twitter

Special Guest: Rob Griffin.

]]> PING Karsten Solheim was the founder of PING Golf but his legacy in the game is far greater than the establishment of one manufacturing company. Solheim was a true visionary and one of golf's great innovators, his contribution to the development of modern putters and irons at least the equal of any in history. On Episode 5, we meet PING Historian Rob Griffin to get some insight into one of the game's best known and most respected figures.

Links mentioned on this episode:

Questions to history@talkingolf.com

Connor on Twitter: @SHistorians

Rod on Twitter: @Rod_Morri

Don't forget to use #TGHistory when sending questions on Twitter

Special Guest: Rob Griffin.

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]]> Karsten Solheim was the founder of PING Golf but his legacy in the game is far greater than the establishment of one manufacturing company. Solheim was a true visionary and one of golf's great innovators, his contribution to the development of modern putters and irons at least the equal of any in history. On Episode 5, we meet PING Historian Rob Griffin to get some insight into one of the game's best known and most respected figures.

Links mentioned on this episode:

Questions to history@talkingolf.com

Connor on Twitter: @SHistorians

Rod on Twitter: @Rod_Morri

Don't forget to use #TGHistory when sending questions on Twitter

Special Guest: Rob Griffin.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+ZjB9qinQ ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis Rob Griffin TG History 04 - The Weird And Wonderful Rules Of Golf https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/4 2057246d-1fde-43ab-b4f3-c5ef6c2e24b2 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 4 TG History 04 - The Weird And Wonderful Rules Of Golf full TalkinGolf Productions If you think some of golf's new rules don't make sense wait till you hear how the game used to be played. From drops that included throwing - yes throwing - the ball to free swings at your opponent's ball in matchplay there have been some weird and wonderful rules governing the game over time. Join hosts Rod Morri and Connor Lewis for Episode 4 as they break down some of the crazier laws golf has endured over time. 1:26:43 false If you think some of golf's new rules don't make sense wait till you hear how the game used to be played. From drops that included throwing - yes throwing - the ball to free swings at your opponent's ball in matchplay there have been some weird and wonderful rules governing the game over time. Join hosts Rod Morri and Connor Lewis for Episode 4 as they break down some of the crazier laws golf has endured over time. We also answer listener questions from last episode so make sure to get yours in for next episode by Tweeting with the hashtag #TGHistory or by using the email address below.
Links mentioned in this episode:

Email for questions and feedback: history@talkingolf.com

Twitter handles: @Rod_Morri and @SHistorians

Rules History

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]]> golf, golf rules If you think some of golf's new rules don't make sense wait till you hear how the game used to be played. From drops that included throwing - yes throwing - the ball to free swings at your opponent's ball in matchplay there have been some weird and wonderful rules governing the game over time. Join hosts Rod Morri and Connor Lewis for Episode 4 as they break down some of the crazier laws golf has endured over time. We also answer listener questions from last episode so make sure to get yours in for next episode by Tweeting with the hashtag #TGHistory or by using the email address below.
Links mentioned in this episode:

Email for questions and feedback: history@talkingolf.com

Twitter handles: @Rod_Morri and @SHistorians

Rules History

To downlaod the brochure for the Barnbougle Dunes Course Study Tour with Mike Clayton click here

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]]> If you think some of golf's new rules don't make sense wait till you hear how the game used to be played. From drops that included throwing - yes throwing - the ball to free swings at your opponent's ball in matchplay there have been some weird and wonderful rules governing the game over time. Join hosts Rod Morri and Connor Lewis for Episode 4 as they break down some of the crazier laws golf has endured over time. We also answer listener questions from last episode so make sure to get yours in for next episode by Tweeting with the hashtag #TGHistory or by using the email address below.
Links mentioned in this episode:

Email for questions and feedback: history@talkingolf.com

Twitter handles: @Rod_Morri and @SHistorians

Rules History

To downlaod the brochure for the Barnbougle Dunes Course Study Tour with Mike Clayton click here

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+B5mnU3ya ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis TG History 03: Major questions for the Major Championships https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/3 be53f962-f0a7-4158-b051-5bbbbfbc9bd4 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 3 TG History 03: Major questions for the Major Championships full TalkinGolf Productions We all know there are four Majors in golf but when did that happen? Was The Masters a Major in 1935 when Gene Sarazen struck 'the shot heard round the world'? Should Walter Hagen's five PGA titles between 1921 and 1927 be considered Grand Slam victories? And will Craig Perks retroactively become New Zealand's third men's Major champion if The Players is one day deemed a Major? All this and more when TalkinGolf History welcomes special guest historian Bill Williams to Episode Three for a lively discussion on golf's 'Big Four' Tournaments. 1:18:44 false Did Bobby Jones really win two Grand Slams? Was The Masters a Major when Gene Sarzen hit 'the shot heard round the world in 1935'? Should Walter Hagen's five PGA titles between 1921 and 1927 be considered Grand Slam victories and will Craig Perks retroactively become New Zealand's third men's Major champion if The Players is one day deemed a Major? All this and more when TalkinGolf History welcomes special guest historian Bill Williams to Episode Three for a lively discussion on golf's 'Big Four' Tournaments.
Don't forget to send in questions via email (below) or on Twitter using the hashtag #TGHistory.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Contact Email: history@talkingolf.com
Rod Morri on Twitter: @Rod_Morri
Connor Lewis on Twitter: @SHistorians
Bill Williams on Twitter: @BilltheBrit1
Society of Golf HIstorians Facebook Page

Special Guest: Bill Williams.

]]> Masters, PGA, US Open, The Open Did Bobby Jones really win two Grand Slams? Was The Masters a Major when Gene Sarzen hit 'the shot heard round the world in 1935'? Should Walter Hagen's five PGA titles between 1921 and 1927 be considered Grand Slam victories and will Craig Perks retroactively become New Zealand's third men's Major champion if The Players is one day deemed a Major? All this and more when TalkinGolf History welcomes special guest historian Bill Williams to Episode Three for a lively discussion on golf's 'Big Four' Tournaments.
Don't forget to send in questions via email (below) or on Twitter using the hashtag #TGHistory.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Contact Email: history@talkingolf.com
Rod Morri on Twitter: @Rod_Morri
Connor Lewis on Twitter: @SHistorians
Bill Williams on Twitter: @BilltheBrit1
Society of Golf HIstorians Facebook Page

Special Guest: Bill Williams.

Support TalkinGolf

]]> Did Bobby Jones really win two Grand Slams? Was The Masters a Major when Gene Sarzen hit 'the shot heard round the world in 1935'? Should Walter Hagen's five PGA titles between 1921 and 1927 be considered Grand Slam victories and will Craig Perks retroactively become New Zealand's third men's Major champion if The Players is one day deemed a Major? All this and more when TalkinGolf History welcomes special guest historian Bill Williams to Episode Three for a lively discussion on golf's 'Big Four' Tournaments.
Don't forget to send in questions via email (below) or on Twitter using the hashtag #TGHistory.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Contact Email: history@talkingolf.com
Rod Morri on Twitter: @Rod_Morri
Connor Lewis on Twitter: @SHistorians
Bill Williams on Twitter: @BilltheBrit1
Society of Golf HIstorians Facebook Page

Special Guest: Bill Williams.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+2FY4Iqpp ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis Bill Williams TG 02: John Huggan with Catriona Matthew https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/2 9a08080a-0fe3-4851-a800-64649389c9ef Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 2 TG 02: John Huggan with Catriona Matthew full TalkinGolf Productions After a fantastic response to our first TalkinGolf History podcast last week we change gears this week as we welcome respected golf writer John Huggan to the fold with the first of an ongoing series of interviews. This week Huggy sits down with Solheim Cup Captain and friend Catriona Matthew. 50:14 false After an overwhelming response to our first TalkinGolf History podcast last week we change gears this week as we welcome one of the game's most respected golf writers, John Huggan, with the first of an occasional but ongoing series of 'In Conversation With'. In this opening episode Huggy sits down with Solheim Cup Captain and long time friend Catriona Matthew for an engrossing chat on every facet of the game. In TalkinGolf news, we had such a good reaction to our first History episode we have decided already to switch it from a monthly show to fortnightly. More importantly, we want YOUR questions for each episode and the two best ways to submit them are either by email - history@talkingolf.com - or by Twitter. If you're using Twitter, you MUST use the hashtag #TGHistory to make sure we receive your questions. In coming weeks we'll be presenting an eclectic mix of content and any and all feedback is wlecome whether good, bad or indifferent. Looking forward to the journey!

Special Guest: Catriona Matthew.

]]> After an overwhelming response to our first TalkinGolf History podcast last week we change gears this week as we welcome one of the game's most respected golf writers, John Huggan, with the first of an occasional but ongoing series of 'In Conversation With'. In this opening episode Huggy sits down with Solheim Cup Captain and long time friend Catriona Matthew for an engrossing chat on every facet of the game. In TalkinGolf news, we had such a good reaction to our first History episode we have decided already to switch it from a monthly show to fortnightly. More importantly, we want YOUR questions for each episode and the two best ways to submit them are either by email - history@talkingolf.com - or by Twitter. If you're using Twitter, you MUST use the hashtag #TGHistory to make sure we receive your questions. In coming weeks we'll be presenting an eclectic mix of content and any and all feedback is wlecome whether good, bad or indifferent. Looking forward to the journey!

Special Guest: Catriona Matthew.

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]]> After an overwhelming response to our first TalkinGolf History podcast last week we change gears this week as we welcome one of the game's most respected golf writers, John Huggan, with the first of an occasional but ongoing series of 'In Conversation With'. In this opening episode Huggy sits down with Solheim Cup Captain and long time friend Catriona Matthew for an engrossing chat on every facet of the game. In TalkinGolf news, we had such a good reaction to our first History episode we have decided already to switch it from a monthly show to fortnightly. More importantly, we want YOUR questions for each episode and the two best ways to submit them are either by email - history@talkingolf.com - or by Twitter. If you're using Twitter, you MUST use the hashtag #TGHistory to make sure we receive your questions. In coming weeks we'll be presenting an eclectic mix of content and any and all feedback is wlecome whether good, bad or indifferent. Looking forward to the journey!

Special Guest: Catriona Matthew.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+gBJIwSnv ]]> Rod Morri John Huggan Catriona Matthew TG History 01: The Why's Of Golf https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/1 9896734e-4242-4f37-80a0-1ccb7f9cdfa6 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:15:00 -0500 rod@talkingolf.com (TalkinGolf Productions) 1 TG History 01: The Why's Of Golf full TalkinGolf Productions Have you ever wondered 'why?' in this game? Why do we play 18 holes? Why is the cup 4.25 inches in diameter? Why do we carry 14 clubs? These are just three of the big questions answered on the first episode of TalkinGolf History. Join hosts Rod Morri and Connor T Lewis as they launch the internet's first podcast devoted entirely to the history of the greatest game of all. 1:14:26 false There are almost too many golf podcasts to count these days but for all the content - both good and bad - available in audio format none delve into the history of the game. TalkinGolf changes all that this week as hosts Rod Morri and Connor T Lewis boldly go where no podcaster has been before: back. Way back. This monthly podcast will cover every facet of the incredibly rich histroy of golf from players to architecture to clubs to rules to the implements we use to whack the ball around the field of play. And the best thing about it is that it's not only fascinating, it's entertaining, sometimes funny and always enjoyable. This is golf history like you've never heard it before and we hope you'll enjoy the journey as much we do.
PS: One of the cornerstone ideas of this podcast is to have as much involvement from listeners as possible. We want your feedback - both good and bad - but more importantly we want your input. If you have questions you want answered or ideas for episodes don't be afraid to get in touch. The easiest way is Twitter at @Rod_Morri or @SHistorians or you can also visit the TalkinGolf Facebook page and - if you're into it - sign up to the Society of Golf Hisotirans Facebook page.

]]> There are almost too many golf podcasts to count these days but for all the content - both good and bad - available in audio format none delve into the history of the game. TalkinGolf changes all that this week as hosts Rod Morri and Connor T Lewis boldly go where no podcaster has been before: back. Way back. This monthly podcast will cover every facet of the incredibly rich histroy of golf from players to architecture to clubs to rules to the implements we use to whack the ball around the field of play. And the best thing about it is that it's not only fascinating, it's entertaining, sometimes funny and always enjoyable. This is golf history like you've never heard it before and we hope you'll enjoy the journey as much we do.
PS: One of the cornerstone ideas of this podcast is to have as much involvement from listeners as possible. We want your feedback - both good and bad - but more importantly we want your input. If you have questions you want answered or ideas for episodes don't be afraid to get in touch. The easiest way is Twitter at @Rod_Morri or @SHistorians or you can also visit the TalkinGolf Facebook page and - if you're into it - sign up to the Society of Golf Hisotirans Facebook page.

Support TalkinGolf

]]> There are almost too many golf podcasts to count these days but for all the content - both good and bad - available in audio format none delve into the history of the game. TalkinGolf changes all that this week as hosts Rod Morri and Connor T Lewis boldly go where no podcaster has been before: back. Way back. This monthly podcast will cover every facet of the incredibly rich histroy of golf from players to architecture to clubs to rules to the implements we use to whack the ball around the field of play. And the best thing about it is that it's not only fascinating, it's entertaining, sometimes funny and always enjoyable. This is golf history like you've never heard it before and we hope you'll enjoy the journey as much we do.
PS: One of the cornerstone ideas of this podcast is to have as much involvement from listeners as possible. We want your feedback - both good and bad - but more importantly we want your input. If you have questions you want answered or ideas for episodes don't be afraid to get in touch. The easiest way is Twitter at @Rod_Morri or @SHistorians or you can also visit the TalkinGolf Facebook page and - if you're into it - sign up to the Society of Golf Hisotirans Facebook page.

Support TalkinGolf

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/whZrOd2Z+e0S1B1q9 ]]> Rod Morri Connor T. Lewis