Podcasts about golf history

In this episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Mick Sutton from New South Wales, a turf industry veteran whose story is as powerful as his passion for the grass beneath our feet. From working hands-on as a Greenkeeper to his current role in Sales with Toro, Mick has seen every side of the turf world. Was not an easy road for him. After a serious car accident, doctors told him he'd never return to the field. Mick not only proved them wrong but came back stronger, continuing to make his mark on the industry he loves. Tune in to hear about Mick's resilience, his journey through the highs and lows of turf management, and the transition from maintenance to sales, all while staying true to his roots. Powered by our Sponsors The Toro Company, The Andersons, USGA, Apex-10, Standard Golf and Flash Weather Ai, this episode is a reminder that grit and passion can overcome any obstacle.  Download the show and give us a five star rating if you love Turf Today!

Alex, Steve and CP recap the week that was at the PGA Championship, discussing everything from Scottie Scheffler's continued run of dominance to Rory McIlroy's curious driver situation to whether or not the PGA should return to Quail Hollow. Plus, an interview with PGA Professional Championship winner Tyler Collet.

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.

In this episode, Adam and Brian sit down with Trent Manning, a Certified Turf Equipment Manager from the prestigious Ansley Golf Club in Roswell, Georgia. With years of hands-on experience maintaining and managing high-performance turf equipment, Trent shares his journey into the golf course industry, what it takes to keep a golf course running smoothly, and the evolving technology shaping turf management today. Whether you're a golf enthusiast, a turf professional, or just curious about the work behind the beauty of the greens, this conversation offers a fascinating inside look at one of the most vital and often overlooked roles in golf course operations.

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.

This week on Turf Today, brought to you by Toro: Adam and Brian sit down with Zach Sack, Assistant Superintendent at Butler National Golf Club in Chicago. After a long run in baseball and a life-changing event, Zach found his way into the turf industry—and he's never looked back. Full of passion, great insight, and stories that range from hilarious to downright spooky, this is one you don't want to miss!

LKD and Drew dive into the practice data from the 2025 Masters to learn about how pros practice—and what amateurs can learn.

This week on Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Professor Jim Huntoon, the man growing the next generation of turf legends at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, South Carolina. After years in the trenches as a golf course superintendent, Jim swapped early mornings and greens mowing for lectures and life lessons. We dive into his journey from managing turf to managing turf students — the wins, the wild stories, and a few growing pains along the way. Tune in for laughs, wisdom, and a behind-the-scenes look at life on the education side. Thank you to our sponsors and our community for your continued support.

One of our own, Drew Powell, won the Masters media lottery and had the opportunity to play Augusta National the day after Rory McIlroy's incredible win. He details his round, the shots that shocked him the most and describes what it's like to be (almost) late for the tee time of a lifetime. Alex, Steve and CP also recap a crazy finish at Harbour Town, praise Joel Dahmen for speaking to the media after a crushing defeat and shout out a five-time tour winner for DQ-ing himself.

This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Scotty Mulhern, an Australian native and former professional baseball player who's now running a 1.5 man turf operation in Prague, Czech Republic. Scotty shares his unique journey from the baseball field to the turf world, the challenges of managing turf solo in a foreign country, and how his athletic background influences his approach to his new career. It's a conversation full of grit, passion, and a global perspective on the work behind the game. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support and to all of our listeners for always tuning in. 

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

Rolling with the Green Section is a new podcast from Turf Today, featuring in-depth conversations with the experts behind the USGA Green Section. From the latest research in turfgrass science to the real-world challenges faced by golf course superintendents, this show digs into the issues that keep the game rolling — literally. Join us as we chat with agronomists, researchers, and course care professionals about everything from mowing heights to moisture meters, bringing fresh insight to the surfaces that shape the game of golf. If you live for lush fairways, fast greens, and the science that makes them possible, this particular  podcast is for you. This week on the show we feature George Waters(0:01:47) who leades the education and outreach department of the USGA Green Section. We are then joined by Elliott Dowling(0:29:59) who dives deep into his article: Consider The Potential Of Less Aggressive Aeration Rolling with the Green Seciton was recorded on the Superintendent Network and is hosted by Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent.  To connect with the show: email adam@superintendentnetwork.com

Scott and Crew talk about Rory McIlroy, Tennessee Sports, Gators, Price is Right, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Fresno State, Milwaukee Admirals, and More. #rorymcIlroy #Masters #TomLasorda #CareerGrandSlam #PGA #usopen #theopen #tennesseesports #houstoncougers #floridagators #toddgolden #billydonovan #thepriceisright #bobbarker #detroitpistons #ronholland #jbbickerstaff #cadecunningham #clevelandcavaliers #fresnostatebasketball #milwaukeeadmirals #nflexpansion #vaughpdrake #pearlharbor #newyorkknicks #tennesseemensbb #60minutes #justinrose #tigerwoods #livgolf #fredcouples #gregnorman #arnoldpalmer #jacknicklaus #cbs #caldercup #kansascityscouts #hollywoodsquares #letsmakeadeal #pgatour #jokerswild #wheeloffortune #redbull #petpopulation #winkmartindale #palaceofauburnhills #malikbeasley #littlecaesarsarena #tomgores #stephenasmith #chuckdaly #montywilliiams #patsummitt #genoauriemma #johnbonamego #peterose #mgm #gambling #rileygreene #netflix #disney #kennyalbert #camward #mariocristobal #miamihurricanes

Today's podcast is all about The Masters and the extraordinary tournament we watched. And of course, we start with Rory who was clearly already an incredible player, but is now a legend.Mark describes what we saw as 'breathtaking drama', and Nick and Mark just sit and chat about the tournament. We have no runsheet or plan for todays show, aside from to debrief on The Masters and talk about what we all saw in one of the great tournaments, and particularly on the final day, one of golfs great days.Nick describes what we saw from Rory as 'resilience', and admired how he continually would come back and never give up. Nick and Mark discuss a number of the holes, the shots, the ebb and flow moments. We discuss how Rory would have been feeling at those moments where it didn't go his way, and how he managed to come back every time.And on Rory's caddy Harry. Mark describes Harry as a 'good caddy', Nick says Rory needs a 'great caddy', and says that with a better caddy, Rory wins by 6 shots. Mark lists what he refers to as Harrys 'sackable offences during The Masters'.Nick raises the Monday Q Twitter page and how he loved following it during the tournament. He recommends that if you're not following it, get on board!Rory's shot on the 15th in the final round. Nick calls it the 'sexiest shot in golf'. Mark makes the claim that given the circumstances, the pressure, what was on the line, it was the greatest shot ever hit in golf.We discuss Justin Rose's performance, which obviously is overshadowed by Rory, however was brilliant. Nick and Mark full of admiration for Justin.Mark loved the commentary and was so pleased it was the traditional commentators.We discuss the footage of Rory in the Champions Locker Room for the first time. Beautiful to watch.Nick asks Mark how Rory will go over the next few tournaments, we discuss what they are and how he is placed.Nick says the round of the tournament was from Nick Dunlap, and explains why.A great Top 5 from Mark today, he lists what he feels are the Top 5 Mens Major Tournaments in the history of golf. How does the 2025 Masters rank?In the PING Global results, Nick says that Rory must now be considered the greatest ever European player. Mark agrees.Feedback today, as you might expect is all on The Masters.We do the show from Titleist and FootJoy HQ, thanks to our great partners:Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best. See your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;Golf Clearance Outlet, visit them online here to find your nearest store, they're all over the country;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia.And the watchMynumbers app: download from the App Store or Google Play, and Southern Golf Club: with their brand new Simulator Room, including Trackman.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, send a voicemail here, and see us on YouTube here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex, CP and Steve recap what can only be described as a top five Masters of all time, with Rory McIlroy completing the career Grand Slam in epic fashion at Augusta National. We also tip our caps to Harry Diamond, Patrick Reed and runner-up Justin Rose, who remains an all-class individual. Plus, we discuss the Masters merch line problem, how we got slapped on the wrist by Augusta National and the biggest “non-story” story of the week regarding Bryson DeChambeau vs. McIlroy.

This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Golf Course Superintendent Rodney Robbins, from The Country Club at Muirfield Village. Rodney sits down with Adam and Brian for a fun, insightful chat about life on and off the course, turf management challenges, and what it really takes to be a leader in all aspects of life. The winners of the Toro headcover giveaway are announced on this episode. Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who keeps this show rolling. 

Rory Mcllroy Wins Masters in dramatic "Playoff" fashion Rory gets a mulligan after nearly collapsing on the final hole Tobin argues the rules and offers a suggestion to repair the game The guys discuss how close it was to being a huge let down for the future Hall of Famer Leroy commends Rory's "Stones" for sticking it through and coming out Victorious We revisit Tobin's Idea to fix the Playoff Leroy explains why he left the group chat last night after being harassed by these knuckle heads Tobin attempts to organize a union for the workers of "the Pitt" Aaron Ekblad cleared to return to team activities as we hear from the Suspended starter Paul Maurice gives us a positive update on Mathew Tkachuk

McIlroy completes career grand slam with Masters win etching his name in sporting history

For over a decade, Steve Williams was the man standing alongside Tiger Woods, carrying the bag through 13 major championships and some of the most iconic moments in sports history!Now, he's telling his story in his new book Together We RoaredSteve talks:-The iconic 20 ft chip shot on 16 at the 2005 Masters "That chip shot is obviously it's a part of golf history...when he landed that chip shot it landed exactly on that ball mark, you're talking the size of a dime here!"-The preparation before a major championship started a week before the tournament-He was chasing down Jack Nicklaus record of 18 major championships - he just loved the major championships-His golf world was just built around those 4 major championships-What made Tiger different from other golfers-The story of what happened in 2011 when they broke up-The legendary break up with his former wife  To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

On this episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with the Ontario Boys: Liam Fischer, Beck Ljungberg and Caleb Patry, who embarked on a memorable road trip all the way from Canada to The Players Championship. Tune in as they share their adventures, experiences, and insights from one of golf's most prestigious events. We also dive deep into the world of Augusta and The Masters with special guest John Lamoureux, who gives us an insider's look at the iconic tournament and what makes it one of the most anticipated weeks in golf. Turf Today is brought to you by Toro, your trusted partner in turf management. Music: Augusta (The Masters Theme) John Story- Trees of the Sun Music Label

Alex and CP chat with legendary caddie Steve Williams, who was on the bag for 13 of Tiger Woods' 15 major championships. Williams' new book, “Together We Roared,” which he co-wrote with Evin Priest, details his epic 12-year run with the greatest golfer of all time, featuring numerous never-before-heard stories. We heard a sampling of some of the best ones from Williams himself. Plus, we recap the Valero, LIV Miami, the ANWA and make our early picks for the Masters.

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!

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow briefly discusses the last spot in The Masters field being secured by Michael Kim, along with some other Masters-related news items. Then Steve Berger phones in from England to share five things he enjoyed about the past week in golf, and discuss this week in golf history. Hosts: Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by SUAVE GOLF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this exciting episode of Turf Today as we sit down with golf media personality Matt Ginella! With years of experience in golf media, Matt shares his unique insights on the turf industry, his favorite courses, and the latest trends in the world of golf. Whether you're in the turf world or simply a fan of the sport of golf, Matt's stories, expertise, and passion for the game are sure to inspire. Tune in for a conversation packed with valuable tips, behind-the-scenes industry knowledge, and plenty of turf talk you won't want to miss!  Thank you to our sponsors Toro, The Andersons, USGA, Standard Golf, Flash Weather Ai and Apex-10.

Construction Superintendent at Olde Eight Golf Club, Hunter Cooper, is on the Turf Today podcast this week. Hunter talks about the different techniques and lessons he has learned from the courses he's worked at and people he has worked for. Hunter has some excellent advice for some of the people pushing the pace of the industy. He also tells some all-time stories about his experience as a superintendent, firefighter and father. Continue to share the show with your peers in the industry so we can all grow together.    Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Apex-10, USGA and FLASH Weather Ai.   Please Subscribe to the Superintendent Network Youtube Channel.    

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!

The boys break down a wild Players Championship Monday finish and Steve makes his short-lived return from paternity leave to defend legendary course architect Pete Dye. Plus, we discuss J.J. Spaun using the rules to his advantage and whether or not it was in the spirit of the game. Finally, Valspar picks.

Golf Course Superintendent from Black Diamond Ranch, Jeremiah Mincey joins Turf Today from The Players Championship. Get to know Jeremiah more by hearing him talk about his experiences as a younger Superintendent and volunteering at some big PGA tournaments. Originally from Georgia, Jeremiah is an up and coming Superintendent in the industry and offers some fantastic perspectives on certain aspects of the profession. We are also joined this week by Trevor Larsen with an update on his busy life! Thank you to both of these guys for making time for us and a huge shoutout to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, The USGA, Apex-10 and Flash Weather Ai.

Steve Berger and Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow congregate to discuss Adam Schupack's article in Golfweek, discussing feedback from players after their initial tests of a rolled back golf ball. Before that, Kyle and Beige recap the Arnold Palmer Invitational and LIV Hong Kong. They also discuss this week in golf history and discuss some of this week's top headlines in golf. Hosts: Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger Proudly presented by SUAVE GOLF

Our friend and former colleague Dan Rapaport joins us to chat about Netflix's latest season of “Full Swing” and his new weekly live show, “Dan on Golf.” We also make picks for the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill and discuss why Jordan Spieth complaining about not getting a sponsor exemption is a terrible look.

This week we are joined by The Grounds Superintendent at Oakmont Country Club, host of the 125th U.S. Open Championship. Michael McCormick joins Adam and Brian for a very fun and eye opening conversation about his journey and those who have helped him along the way. His integrity and resiliency on the golf course have propelled him to becoming a leader at one of the top properties in the game of golf. Mike has also surrounded himself by some well known and knowledgeable mentors throughout his career, to help get him where he is today. There is a ton of great stuff packed into this episode including another segment of Ask The Agronomist with PHD Aronomist Ben Pease from The Andersons. Huge thank you to all our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Apex-10, Standard Golf, Flash Weather Ai and The USGA. To connect with the show send email to adam@superintendentnetwork.com

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.

Golf Course Superintendent at Caves Valley Golf Club, Kyle Steidel joins Adam and Brian for an awesome conversation about his career and hosting the BMW Championship. Kyle is a hard working leader who has taken advantage of some great mentors and opportunities throughout his career. Listen in to some of the excellent stories Kyle tells and learn about all that goes into preparing and executing a PGA tournament. Please drop a rating and review on the platform of your choice if you are a part of the Turf Today and Superintendent Network communities.

Joel Beall joins the pod to discuss the ongoing PGA Tour-PIF negotiations and the potential for LIV golfers to return to the PGA Tour sooner than you think. We also talk to Joel about his new book, “Playing Dirty,” and get into some lesser-known Scottish golf course gems. Plus, the boys recap the wild finish in Mexico, a bizarre legal ruling in the UK, and a tough (handicap-aided loss) by a six-time PGA Tour winner.

The Cheif Executive Officer of the GCSAA, Kevin Sunderman joins the show, following a busy confenerence week. Kevin highlights the show and tell us about his role and upcoming initiatives at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. This is another great episode packed with information about the indusrty, told through the eyes of a man who has seen many angles of the golf course, including being a golf course superintendent. Huge Thank You to Kevin for joining us this week. Also, shoutout to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Flash WeatherAi, Standard golf and Apex-10. You can find the video versions of these episodes on The Superintendent Network Youtube Channel.

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!

Brian and Adam are joined by Rob Uzar and Ty Robb, the hosts of Turf Talk. Getting it's start as a live show on X, Turf Talk has engaged with numerous turfgrass professionals from all over the world. It was great to get to know these guys better and learn more about their stories. Learn more about the creation of Turf Talk and some of the stuff going on at Rob's course only. We appreciate all the love and are grateful you tune in every week. Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Apex-10 and Flash WeatherAi.

This three-part podcast series attempts the big task of summarizing how the world of golf, from the professional to the recreational, has evolved over Golf Digest's existence. As it happens, 1950 is a decent starting point when you're telling that particular story.

As the game's greatest player finalized a swing change that would take him from merely sensational to transcendent, and began playing a revolutionary new style of golf ball months ahead of most of his competitors (who wouldn't adopt the Titleist Pro-V-1 until October of 2000), golfing audiences bore witness to what can safely be considered the peak of human achievement in the sport.

The story of the last 20 years of professional golf is the story of growth's consequences, and is highlighted by the emergence of LIV Golf, the PGA Tour's new rival. We ask the tough question of whether this golf schism was an inevitable consequence of Tiger's rise, and the decision at the highest levels to pursue growth at all costs.

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.

Jason Bruno, the founder of @linksnation and Green Team Leader at The Atlantic Technical College (Coconut Creek, Florida) sits down with Adam and Brian a couple weeks after the boys were down in Florida. Jason gets into all things golf and turf as he experienced many different subsections and spoken with many of the greats this sport has to offer. Jason comes loaded with some memorable stories for the community, including a couple involving Tiger. We appreciate all the love and can't wait to see some of you in the upcoming weeks/months.  Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Flash WeatherAI and Apex-10 To interact with the show email: adam@superintendentnetwork.com  

Brandon Razo, Golf Course Superintendent at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield Illinois, joins Adam and Brian for a wonderful conversation. Brandon not only gets into how he has worked to move on in his career, but how he has found the benefits in giving back and vollunteering his time. There is a ton of good advice in this epsiode and Brandon is a great example of someone that worked hard to get where he is at and has his eyes on more in the future. A huge thank you to Brandon for coming on and telling his story.  Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, Andersons, Standard Golf, Apex-10 and Flash Weather A.I.   

In this inaugural episode of Course Corrections, Robby and Jonathan delve into their personal golf journeys, sharing insights on improving consistency and embracing the game's evolving nature. They explore the benefits of using technology like Arccos sensors and The Stack System to gather data-driven insights, aiming to enhance their skills while maintaining a fun and relaxed approach. The episode also highlights their goals for the season, including reducing handicaps and breaking personal score barriers, all while reflecting on the importance of playing smart and enjoying the game.•Arccos Golf - https://www.arccosgolf.com/•The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/?aff=412Interested in becoming a sponsor of The Hole Story Podcast? Email info@bestball.com.

The Loop boys break down Hideki Matsuyama's insane week at Kapalua. Are people overreacting to his 35-under total? We dish out some hot takes on Kapalua and the Hawaii Swing. The boys also debate TGL and why they're torn about it—plus, they pay homage to a Tiger Woods payday that will never be broken. And finally, we give our best bets for this week's Sony Open.

Golf Course Superintendent at the Inverness Club in Ohio, John Zimmers, joins Adam and Brian for a wonderful conversation about his career and about how his leadership style and mentorship has helped so many people succeed in this industry. John opens up about some different events and provides some great advice for those coming up behind him. It was a pleasure to have Mr. Zimmers on the show and we hope you enjoy this episode enough to give us a rating!  Thank you to our Sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf and Apex-10 Please share Turf Today with your collegues in the industry to help us continue to grow and spread the good word of turf.  For info contact: adam@superintendentnetwork.com

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!

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are back on a mid-December Smylie Show with a triple feature: the Tiger Woods vs Scottie Scheffler debate, an interview with the founder and CEO of Swag Golf, Nick Venson ... and, of course, more commentary on UNC's shock hiring of Bill Belichick as their next head football coach.We begin the show with Charlie sporting a Drake Maye jersey and firing off some Tar Heel homer takes, only to have his enthusiasm dampened by noted LSU Tiger Smylie. When the golf talk finally begins, it is Scottie Scheffler's ninth win of 2024 at the Hero World Challenge that revived some hot-take comparisons online to Tiger Woods' best seasons. In particular, SK and CH take a look at Tiger in 2000 and Vijay Singh in 2004 in comparison to Scottie in 2024.The second half of the show features Smylie's conversation with Nick Venson, the founder and CEO of Swag Golf. Nick charts his fascinating journey from a kid who collected Scotty Cameron putters, to producing a special line of headcovers for the USA Ryder Cup team, to now making his own Swag putters via an innovative process.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:53 - UNC Football04:17 - Bill Belichick Legacy09:25 - Greatest of All Time Debate15:36 - Comparing Scottie Scheffler's 2024 Season to Tiger's 2000 Season18:17 - Tiger Woods' Strong Handshake19:25 - Scottie vs. Tiger and Vijay: A Comparison22:30 - Scottie's 2024 vs. Palmer and Nicklaus25:10 - Why Tiger Woods Remains Relevant26:30 - Scottie and Vijay34:05 - Ranking Scottie's season41:45 - Interview with Nick Venson of Swag Golf44:30 - Nick's Entry into the Putter Business46:35 - Nick's Journey in Starting Swag Golf51:40 - Inspiration Behind Putter Designs55:10 - Engaging the Younger Generation57:30 - Strategy Behind Limited Releases1:00:26 - Swag Ryder Cup Captain's Gift1:03:59 - What's New from Swag Golf1:05:31 - When Did Swag Golf Achieve Success?1:08:19 - Nick's Insights1:10:00 - Wrapping Up

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.