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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 bes…

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    The TalkinGolf podcast is an absolute treasure for golf enthusiasts who appreciate and admire the rich history of the sport. Hosted by Connor T Lewis and featuring expert guests, this podcast delves deep into the stories and events that have shaped golf over the years. The level of research and knowledge displayed in each episode is truly remarkable, making it an instant favorite for anyone with a love for golf history.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its incredible storytelling. Through in-depth research and interviews with experts, Connor T Lewis brings golf history to life in a way that will captivate listeners. From exploring the origins of Scottish golf to sharing heartbreaking stories like "The Champion Who Lost His Mind," each episode offers a unique glimpse into different aspects of golf's past. This podcast has a way of transporting listeners to another time and place, evoking a deep appreciation for the game's rich heritage.

    Another highlight of The TalkinGolf podcast is the wealth of rare facts and stories that are shared. Many of these stories are not widely known or easily accessible, making this podcast a valuable resource for preserving and sharing golf history. It's refreshing to hear such unique content that goes beyond what is typically found in traditional golf magazines or mainstream media.

    While it's challenging to find any significant negatives about this podcast, one aspect that could be improved upon is the frequency of episodes. As an avid listener, I eagerly await each new episode, but sometimes there can be longer gaps between releases. However, considering the level of research and preparation put into each episode, it's understandable why they may not be able to release episodes more frequently.

    In conclusion, The TalkinGolf podcast is a remarkable gift to the world of golf. With its exceptional storytelling, in-depth research, and passion for preserving golf history, this podcast has quickly become an essential listen for any history buff or golf enthusiast. Whether you're listening as an avid golfer or someone who simply appreciates a good story, this podcast is sure to leave a lasting impression and inspire a newfound love for the game.



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    Episode 134: TGH 134: The History of Oakmont, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 83:05


    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.

    Episode 133: TGH 133: The History of Oakmont: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 51:24


    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.

    Episode 132: TGH 132: They Won For Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 26:28


    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.

    history golf us open pga pga championship golf history james braid golf majors talkingolf history
    Episode 131: TGH 131: The Top 100 Golfers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 51:09


    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

    Episode 130: TGH 130: The Hidden History of the Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 45:07


    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!

    Episode 129: TGH 129: Matchless with Stephen Proctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 70:04


    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 Wethred 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!

    Episode 128: TGH 128: The History of Allan Robertson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 98:12


    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.

    Episode 127: TGH 127: The Oldest Golf Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 32:19


    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!

    Episode 126: TGH 126: Golf in the Time of Shakespeare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 32:57


    Welcome to Episode #126 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast - or better said welcome to That Shakespeare Life with your host Cassidy Cash. Today on our/her show we dive into the game of golf, as it was played during the lifetime of William Shakespeare. I joined Cassidy on her show and I have since added it to my list of regular podcasts. On That Shakespeare Life you get an amazing glimpse into what life was truly like during Shakespeare's life (1582-1616) from making beer or mead to how people brushed their teeth. It is all the things you never knew that you wanted to know about.

    golf shakespeare william shakespeare golf history cassidy cash that shakespeare life
    Episode 125: TGH 125: Short Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 18:43


    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!

    Episode 124: TGH 124: The Tiger Slam

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 63:04


    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.

    Episode 123: TGH 123: The History of Scotty Cameron, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 54:17


    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

    Episode 122: TGH 122: The History of Scotty Cameron, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 58:17


    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

    Episode 121: TGH 121: The History & Restoration of Interlachen CC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 78:04


    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!

    Episode 120: TGH 120: A Historic Trip to Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 47:14


    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. Gary and I then pivot to discuss The Society of Golf Historians Trip to Scotland with Gary 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).

    Episode 119: TGH 119: The History of Calvin Peete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 64:12


    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.

    Episode 118: TGH 118: The Gathering at Pinehurst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 104:54


    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.

    Episode 117: TGH 117: Instruments of Change: Mosk & Sifford

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 58:04


    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.

    Episode 116: TGH 116: The Myths of the Masters Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 52:01


    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

    Episode 115: TGH 115: The Myths of the Masters Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 48:22


    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."

    Episode 114: TGH 114: VaughnCon III: Defending Your Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 43:50


    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.

    Episode 113: TGH 113: The Golffice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 67:26


    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.

    Episode 112: TGH 112: The Restoration of Cobbs Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 79:57


    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.

    Episode 111: TGH 111: The History of LIV Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 73:09


    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."

    Episode 110: TGH 110: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 65:33


    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!

    Episode 109: TGH 109: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 67:12


    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.

    Episode 108: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 65:47


    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.

    Episode 107: TGH 107: VaughnCon Rambling On Golf Course Architecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 61:13


    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.

    Episode 106: TGH 106: The Evolution of Royal Liverpool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 83:18


    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.

    Episode 105: TGH 105: The Underrated John Ball, Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 86:03


    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.

    Episode 104: TGH 104: The History of LACC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 49:23


    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!

    Episode 103: TGH 103: The Restoration of Oak Hill: The Back 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 54:41


    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.

    Episode 102: TGH 102: The Restoration of Oak Hill: The Front 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 60:48


    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.

    Episode 101: TGH 101: Before Augusta National

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 73:00


    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.

    Episode 100: TGH 100: The History & Restoration of Belleair CC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 68:05


    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.

    Episode 99: TGH 99: The Golf Course Architecture of Donald Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 58:23


    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.

    Episode 98: TGH 98: The Radioactive Golfer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 68:27


    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.

    Episode 97: TGH 97: Unfiltered History with VaughnCon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 75:35


    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.

    Episode 96: TGH 96: The History of AW Tillinghast Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 48:45


    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!

    Episode 95: TGH 95: The History of AW Tillinghast, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 61:22


    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.

    Episode 94: TGH 94: The History of AW Tillinghast Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 54:07


    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.

    Episode 93: TGH 93: A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 13:42


    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

    Episode 92: TGH 92: The History of Ralph Guldahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 56:50


    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.

    Episode 91: TGH 91: Landmand: Building the Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 86:44


    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.

    Episode 90: TGH 90: Creating Golf History with Rob Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 56:36


    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.

    Episode 89: TGH 89: Tales of the Old Tom Morris Trail

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 84:09


    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.

    Episode 88: TGH 88: The Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 55:33


    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...

    Episode 87: TGH 87: The Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 45:10


    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.

    Episode 86: TGH 86: A Golf Historian's Guide to St Andrews Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 57:37


    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.

    Episode 85: TGH 85: A Golf Historian's Guide to St Andrews Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 65:41


    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.

    Episode 84: TGH 84: The Champion Who Lost His Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 43:43


    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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