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

December 21st, 2022  |  Season 4  |  48 mins 45 secs

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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!

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

December 7th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 1 min

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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.

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

November 20th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  54 mins 7 secs

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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.

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

October 30th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  13 mins 42 secs

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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

Episode 92: TGH 92: The History of Ralph Guldahl

October 16th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  56 mins 50 secs

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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.

Episode 91: TGH 91: Landmand: Building the Legend

September 25th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 26 mins

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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.

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

September 13th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  56 mins 36 secs

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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.

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

August 28th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 24 mins

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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.

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

August 9th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  55 mins 33 secs

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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...

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

July 30th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  45 mins 10 secs

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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.

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

July 11th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  57 mins 37 secs

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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.

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

June 26th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 5 mins

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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.

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

June 13th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  43 mins 43 secs

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TalkinGolf - the golf podcast that's made in Australia but heard around the world

Episode 83: TGH 83: The Caucasian Clause

May 15th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  26 mins 38 secs

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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.

Episode 82: TGH 82: An Author's Journey with Stephen Proctor

May 8th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 17 mins

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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.

Episode 81: TGH 81: The History & Restoration of Cobbs Creek

April 21st, 2022  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 19 mins

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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.