TalkinGolf
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 156 ratingsThe 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.
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Episode 116: TGH 116: The Myths of the Masters Part 2
April 01, 2024 00:00 - 52 minutes - 40.1 MBWe 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 her...
Episode 115: TGH 115: The Myths of the Masters Part 1
March 25, 2024 03:00 - 48 minutes - 37.3 MBThis 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
February 19, 2024 02:00 - 43 minutes - 36.3 MBWelcome 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
December 17, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBSomeone 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 n...
Episode 112: TGH 112: The Restoration of Cobbs Creek
November 27, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIt 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. T...
Episode 111: TGH 111: The History of LIV Golf
October 29, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThe 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
October 15, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThe 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
September 11, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBIf 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
August 27, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBWe 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
August 13, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBI 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
July 09, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBIn 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.
June 24, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWith 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
June 04, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 37.8 MBEpisode #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
May 07, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 43.2 MBIn 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
April 25, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBWe 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
April 01, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBTalkinGolf 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
February 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIts 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 H...
Episode 99: TGH 99: The Golf Course Architecture of Donald Ross
February 06, 2023 02:00 - 58 minutes - 48.5 MBOnly 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
January 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn 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
January 06, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWhat 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
December 22, 2022 03:00 - 48 minutes - 34.3 MBThis 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 list...
Episode 95: TGH 95: The History of AW Tillinghast, Part 2
December 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBGolf 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
November 21, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutes - 38.3 MBThis 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
October 31, 2022 01:00 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MBIn 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...
Episode 92: TGH 92: The History of Ralph Guldahl
October 17, 2022 03:00 - 56 minutes - 41.8 MBRalph 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
September 26, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBFor 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
September 14, 2022 01:00 - 56 minutes - 49.5 MBOn 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
August 29, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBGolf 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
August 10, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 42.7 MBJohn 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
July 30, 2022 18:00 - 45 minutes - 34.7 MBOnce 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
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 43.3 MBThe 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
June 27, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBWe 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
June 14, 2022 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBI 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 quali...
Episode 83: TGH 83: The Caucasian Clause
May 16, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 20.2 MBThis 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.
Episode 82: TGH 82: An Author's Journey with Stephen Proctor
May 09, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBA 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.
Episode 81: TGH 81: The History & Restoration of Cobbs Creek
April 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBI 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.
Episode 80: TGH 80: The Champion Without a Major
March 31, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBTalkinGolf 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, Joh...
Episode 79: TGH 79: A Golf Historian's Scavenger Hunt EP 1
March 12, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 15.5 MBThe 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...
Episode 78: TGH 78: The Rise & Demise of Penfold Golf
February 28, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBAnother 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.
Episode 77: TGH 77: A Golf Historian's Guide to Pinehurst
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBAfter 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.
Episode 76: TGH 76: Mr. 59
January 09, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBHow 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...
Episode 75: TGH 75: The Rise and Demise of Spalding Golf
November 22, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBThis 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!!!
Episode 74: TGH 74: The Legacy of Willie Park Part 2
November 05, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutes - 35.1 MBThe 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 sho...
Episode 73: TGH 73: The Voice of Inverness
September 01, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThe 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 wh...
Episode 72: TGH 72: The Legacy of Willie Park Senior
August 16, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBTalkinGolf 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...
Episode 71: TGH 71: The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 2
July 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn 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.
Episode 70: TGH 70: The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 1
July 05, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 44.7 MBTalkinGolf 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 ...
Episode 69: TGH 69: Did Ben Hogan Win 5 US Opens?
June 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBEpisode #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 th...
Episode 68: TGH 68: The Englishman, Tony Jacklin
June 03, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBOn 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...
Episode 67: TGH 67: The Birth and Death of Golf in America
May 04, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 21 MBOur 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...