web02.fireside.fm Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:37:32 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) TalkinGolf - Episodes Tagged with “Ben Hogan” https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/tags/ben%20hogan Sun, 01 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0400 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 best stuff from the archives. en-au episodic Serious talk for serious golfers TalkinGolf Productions 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 best stuff from the archives. no Golf TalkinGolf Productions rod@talkingolf.com Episode 134: TGH 134: The History of Oakmont, Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/134 c024b131-39b1-4841-bdff-68d32277defa Sun, 01 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 134 TGH 134: The History of Oakmont, Part 2 full 7 TalkinGolf Productions 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. 1:23:05 no 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. US Open, Golf History, Golf, Oakmont, Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, USGA 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.

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]]> Episode 110: TGH 110: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company, Part 3 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/110 e3c84238-e8e1-43d4-aa25-0d19cc6ec6d4 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 110 TGH 110: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company, Part 3 full 5 TalkinGolf Productions 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! 1:05:33 no 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! Ben Hogan, Golf History, Spalding, Golf, Golf equipment 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Episode 109: TGH 109: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/109 505244cc-04f7-4e66-b86a-2191ccb69479 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 109 TGH 109: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company Part 2 full 5 TalkinGolf Productions 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. 1:07:12 no 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. Ben Hogan, Golf History, Golf, Rise and Demise, Golf, MyGolfSpy 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 108: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/108 c02a9888-6014-4124-aad7-3ce66806f702 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 108 The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company full 5 TalkinGolf Productions 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. 1:05:47 no 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. Golf History, Ben Hogan, Ben Hogan Golf Company, PGA Tour, Golf 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 88: TGH 88: The Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf Part 2 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/88 56b0ade8-22da-4ce7-8ddf-c421be523796 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 88 TGH 88: The Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf Part 2 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions 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... 55:33 no 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... MacGregor Golf, Golf, Golf History, History, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan 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...

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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...

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]]> Episode 87: TGH 87: The Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/87 7317d3dc-7865-4c8c-a24a-07e71390a8da Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 87 TGH 87: The Rise & Demise of MacGregor Golf Part 1 full 4 TalkinGolf Productions 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. 45:10 no 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. Macgregor Golf, Golf History, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Golf Equipment 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.

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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.

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]]> Episode 69: TGH 69: Did Ben Hogan Win 5 US Opens? https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/69 3ed95b33-b420-40f1-8376-2c3dabd1248c Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 69 TGH 69: Did Ben Hogan Win 5 US Opens? full 3 TalkinGolf Productions Episode #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 the case for Ben Hogan winning his 5th US Open. Its a great interview which ends with my thoughts on the controversy. 1:19:22 no Episode #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 the case for Ben Hogan winning his 5th US Open. Its a great interview which ends with my thoughts on the controversy. Ben Hogan, USGA, US Open, Hale America National Open, Golf, Golf History Episode #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 the case for Ben Hogan winning his 5th US Open.
Its a great interview which ends with my thoughts on the controversy.

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]]> Episode #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 the case for Ben Hogan winning his 5th US Open.
Its a great interview which ends with my thoughts on the controversy.

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]]> Episode 57: TGH 57: Stories of the Game with Ben Wright https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/57 02bd1ca1-8f2b-45fd-a8a0-825b1401c5b4 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:00:00 -0500 TalkinGolf Productions 57 TGH 57: Stories of the Game with Ben Wright full 3 TalkinGolf Productions History is all about stories and on this episode we get right to the chase in a game I call "Name Assocition." I simply say a name to Ben Wright and then stand back and wait to hear a wonderful story - an often a story I had never heard before. Stories on Seve, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Ken Venturi, Byron Nelson, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Dan Jenkins, Peter Allis, Sean Connery, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus. Some of these stories will make you laugh...others may shock you. A note to parents: adult language is present in this podcast. 1:01:40 no History is all about stories and on this episode we get right to the chase in a game I call "Name Assocition." I simply say a name to Ben Wright and then stand back and wait to hear a wonderful story - an often a story I had never heard before. Stories on Seve, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Ken Venturi, Byron Nelson, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Dan Jenkins, Peter Allis, Sean Connery, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus. Some of these stories will make you laugh...others may shock you. A note to parents: adult language is present in this podcast. golf history, the Masters, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Golf, Bobby Jones, Augusta National, Golf Stories History is all about stories and on this episode we get right to the chase in a game I call "Name Assocition." I simply say a name to Ben Wright and then stand back and wait to hear a wonderful story - an often a story I had never heard before.

Stories on Seve, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Ken Venturi, Byron Nelson, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Dan Jenkins, Peter Allis, Sean Connery, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus.

Some of these stories will make you laugh...others may shock you.

A note to parents: adult language is present in this podcast.

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]]> History is all about stories and on this episode we get right to the chase in a game I call "Name Assocition." I simply say a name to Ben Wright and then stand back and wait to hear a wonderful story - an often a story I had never heard before.

Stories on Seve, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Ken Venturi, Byron Nelson, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Dan Jenkins, Peter Allis, Sean Connery, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus.

Some of these stories will make you laugh...others may shock you.

A note to parents: adult language is present in this podcast.

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]]> Episode 56: TGH 56: My Friend, Ben Hogan https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/56 29752018-e1f1-4c32-8894-e3ef85766f20 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500 TalkinGolf Productions 56 TGH 56: My Friend, Ben Hogan full 2 TalkinGolf Productions The TalkinGolf History podcast finishes its second season with legendary writer and broadcaster, Ben Wright who spent three decades in the towers of Augusta National broadcasting the Masters. Mr. Wright joins us for a series of podcasts kicking off with "My Friend, Ben Hogan" where he talks about his special friendship with Ben Hogan and how he saw every single shot Ben Hogan hit to claim the 1953 Open Championship at Carnoustie. What was it like to see Hogan at his very best? A story about Jack Nicklaus crying at the Open. Ben Wright hitting irons while being watched by Ben Hogan. This is a must listen to episode...and the good news...there are at least 2 more interviews with Ben Wright coming!!! 1:16:11 no The TalkinGolf History podcast finishes its second season with legendary writer and broadcaster, Ben Wright who spent three decades in the towers of Augusta National broadcasting the Masters. Mr. Wright joins us for a series of podcasts kicking off with "My Friend, Ben Hogan" where he talks about his special friendship with Ben Hogan and how he saw every single shot Ben Hogan hit to claim the 1953 Open Championship at Carnoustie. What was it like to see Hogan at his very best? A story about Jack Nicklaus crying at the Open. Ben Wright hitting irons while being watched by Ben Hogan. This is a must listen to episode...and the good news...there are at least 2 more interviews with Ben Wright coming!!! Ben Hogan, Golf, Majors, The Masters, The Open, Ben Wright, Golf History The TalkinGolf History podcast finishes its second season with legendary writer and broadcaster, Ben Wright who spent three decades in the towers of Augusta National broadcasting the Masters.

Mr. Wright joins us for a series of podcasts kicking off with "My Friend, Ben Hogan" where he talks about his special friendship with Ben Hogan and how he saw every single shot Ben Hogan hit to claim the 1953 Open Championship at Carnoustie.

What was it like to see Hogan at his very best?

A story about Jack Nicklaus crying at the Open.

Ben Wright hitting irons while being watched by Ben Hogan.

This is a must listen to episode...and the good news...there are at least 2 more interviews with Ben Wright coming!!!

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]]> The TalkinGolf History podcast finishes its second season with legendary writer and broadcaster, Ben Wright who spent three decades in the towers of Augusta National broadcasting the Masters.

Mr. Wright joins us for a series of podcasts kicking off with "My Friend, Ben Hogan" where he talks about his special friendship with Ben Hogan and how he saw every single shot Ben Hogan hit to claim the 1953 Open Championship at Carnoustie.

What was it like to see Hogan at his very best?

A story about Jack Nicklaus crying at the Open.

Ben Wright hitting irons while being watched by Ben Hogan.

This is a must listen to episode...and the good news...there are at least 2 more interviews with Ben Wright coming!!!

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]]> Episode 41: TG History 41: The Fisherman, Roofer & the Tin Cup https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/41 3e64d7ac-4158-4514-9d88-8aa8454bd679 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 41 TG History 41: The Fisherman, Roofer & the Tin Cup full 2 TalkinGolf Productions Episode 41 is a special edition to the TalkinGolf History Podcast as it introduces our listeners to one of my favorite sport's history podcasts, "Sports Forgotten Heroes" with its brilliant host Warren Rogan. This is a must listen episode as Warren and I talk about three of the greatest underdog champions to ever win a major finishing with some great stories behind Jack Fleck's improbable victory over Ben Hogan in the 1955 US Open. I promise this will be one of the best podcasts you listen to this year...the Fisherman, the Roofer and the Tin Cup. 1:28:18 no Episode 41 is a special edition to the TalkinGolf History Podcast as it introduces our listeners to one of my favorite sport's history podcasts, "Sports Forgotten Heroes" with its brilliant host Warren Rogan. This is a must listen episode as Warren and I talk about three of the greatest underdog champions to ever win a major; finishing with some great stories behind Jack Fleck's improbable victory over Ben Hogan in the 1955 US Open. I promise this will be one of the best podcasts you listen to this year...the Fisherman, the Roofer and the Tin Cup. Ben Hogan, The Open, USGA, US Open, Jack Fleck Episode 41 is a special edition to the TalkinGolf History Podcast as it introduces our listeners to one of my favorite sport's history podcasts, "Sports Forgotten Heroes" with its brilliant host Warren Rogan.

This is a must listen episode as Warren and I talk about three of the greatest underdog champions to ever win a major; finishing with some great stories behind Jack Fleck's improbable victory over Ben Hogan in the 1955 US Open.

I promise this will be one of the best podcasts you listen to this year...the Fisherman, the Roofer and the Tin Cup.

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]]> Episode 41 is a special edition to the TalkinGolf History Podcast as it introduces our listeners to one of my favorite sport's history podcasts, "Sports Forgotten Heroes" with its brilliant host Warren Rogan.

This is a must listen episode as Warren and I talk about three of the greatest underdog champions to ever win a major; finishing with some great stories behind Jack Fleck's improbable victory over Ben Hogan in the 1955 US Open.

I promise this will be one of the best podcasts you listen to this year...the Fisherman, the Roofer and the Tin Cup.

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]]> Episode 26: TG History 26: The Myths of Ben Hogan https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/26 c7b801a5-4913-41c3-a8c7-c63aadcd6df5 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:00:00 -0500 TalkinGolf Productions 26 TG History 26: The Myths of Ben Hogan full 2 TalkinGolf Productions On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into "The Myths of Ben Hogan" by examining the historical periodicals of the moments that shaped his legend. We are joined by Jeff Martin, the creator of the "Thinking About Golf" website who speaks at length about the myths that helped create the Legend. 1:47:57 no On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into "The Myths of Ben Hogan" by examining the historical periodicals of the moments that shaped his legend. We are joined by Jeff Martin, the creator of the "Thinking About Golf" website who speaks at length about the myths that helped create the Legend. Ben Hogan, Hogan, Golf, The Secret On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into "The Myths of Ben Hogan" by examining the historical periodicals of the moments that shaped his legend. We are joined by Jeff Martin, the creator of the "Thinking About Golf" website who speaks at length about the myths that helped create the Legend.

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]]> On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into "The Myths of Ben Hogan" by examining the historical periodicals of the moments that shaped his legend. We are joined by Jeff Martin, the creator of the "Thinking About Golf" website who speaks at length about the myths that helped create the Legend.

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