Podcast appearances and mentions of bruce charlton

From running around his neighborhood golf course to traveling the world with one of the industry's most recognizable design firms, Robert Trent Jones II chief design offer Bruce Charlton has spent much of the past 40 years on the move. We got him to stop for a few minutes to reflect on his career journey.

Bruce Charlton joined Robert Trent Jones II in 1981 and the two have been building courses across the globe for nearly 40 years. The firm has earned considerable acclaim for their entire body of work, but their undisputed masterpiece is Chambers Bay near Seattle, site of the 2015 U.S. Open (won by Jordan Speith). Built… Read More Read More The post Episode 51: Bruce Charlton appeared first on Feed The Ball.

We're all taught at some point that golf is a game between a golfer and the course they're on.  Where does that leave the person who designed the course?  This week on Ground Under Repair, I talk to Bruce Charlton of Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects about his work designing courses. Bruce discusses his life playing and working in golf, and his journey to becoming a course architect, from the first time he thought of pin location through his field of study in college.  When a designer's course hosts a major, that is as "big time" as it gets.  We discuss the 2015 US Open at the Chambers Bay course Bruce designed with his team.  We also discuss golf's status as a worldwide sport, and how people can continue to spread the word that, as we say here on Ground Under Repair, golf is for everyone.

Golf course architect Bruce Charlton joins Jay Flemma for a two-part conversation, including updates on his work and a look ahead to CordeValle hosting the 2016 U.S .Women's Open.

Golf course architect Bruce Charlton joins Jay Flemma for a two-part conversation, including updates on his work and a look ahead to CordeValle hosting the 2016 U.S .Women's Open.

On this edition of "Jay's Plays," Jay Flemma welcomes golf-course architect Bruce Charlton, who played a significant role in the construction of 2015 U.S. Open host Chambers Bay, and Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine writer Gary Van Sickle. The trio talks about how the Robert Trent Jones Jr. did as a first-time major host and more.

On this edition of "Jay's Plays," Jay Flemma welcomes golf-course architect Bruce Charlton, who played a significant role in the construction of 2015 U.S. Open host Chambers Bay, and Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine writer Gary Van Sickle. The trio talks about how the Robert Trent Jones Jr. did as a first-time major host and more.

Mike Brabenec, Jim Delaby, PGA & Dave Schimandle, Slickstix.com interview Bruce Charlton, President & Chief Designer for Robert Trent Jones II Co. about Chambers Bay & the 2015 U.S. Open.Special offer: visit www.ineedtheball.com and type in "Golf Talk" when making a purchase to receive FREE SHIPPING & 10% off your purchase!  Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy is brought to you by Ineedtheball, Slickstix.com, Premier Irish Golf Tours, Adams Golf, Sundale Country Club , McPhees Grill, and Paso Robles Golf Club. VisitGolftalkradio.com for the latest show information, contests, videos, iPhone and Android Apps and more! If you are interested in advertising with Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy email us at info@golftalkradio.com.