TalkinGolf

Episode 134: TGH 134: The History of Oakmont, Part 2

June 1st, 2025  |  Season 7  |  1 hr 23 mins

ben hogan, bobby jones, golf, golf history, oakmont, us open, 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.

Episode 110: TGH 110: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company, Part 3

October 15th, 2023  |  Season 5  |  1 hr 5 mins

ben hogan, golf, golf equipment, golf history, spalding

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!

Episode 109: TGH 109: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company Part 2

September 10th, 2023  |  Season 5  |  1 hr 7 mins

ben hogan, golf, golf history, mygolfspy, rise and demise

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.

Episode 108: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company

August 27th, 2023  |  Season 5  |  1 hr 5 mins

ben hogan, ben hogan golf company, golf, golf history, pga tour

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.

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

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

ben hogan, golf, golf history, history, jack nicklaus, macgregor golf

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

ben hogan, byron nelson, golf equipment, golf history, macgregor golf

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 69: TGH 69: Did Ben Hogan Win 5 US Opens?

June 16th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 19 mins

ben hogan, golf, golf history, hale america national open, us open, usga

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.

Episode 57: TGH 57: Stories of the Game with Ben Wright

January 3rd, 2021  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 1 min

augusta national, ben hogan, bobby jones, golf, golf history, golf stories, jack nicklaus, the masters

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.

Episode 56: TGH 56: My Friend, Ben Hogan

December 20th, 2020  |  Season 2  |  1 hr 16 mins

ben hogan, ben wright, golf, golf history, majors, the masters, the open

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!!!

Episode 41: TG History 41: The Fisherman, Roofer & the Tin Cup

July 16th, 2020  |  Season 2  |  1 hr 28 mins

ben hogan, jack fleck, the open, us open, usga

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.