web02.fireside.fm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:25:46 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) TalkinGolf - Episodes Tagged with “Bobby Jones” https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/tags/bobby%20jones 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 130: TGH 130: The Hidden History of the Masters https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/130 287f7b58-e188-411e-86aa-e43c78112bfe Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 130 TGH 130: The Hidden History of the Masters full 7 TalkinGolf Productions 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! 45:07 no 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! The Masters, Golf History, Bobby Jones, Golf Artifacts, Augusta National 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Episode 129: TGH 129: Matchless with Stephen Proctor https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/129 e6181f4a-1e67-461d-85ba-450fa22eb3d9 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 129 TGH 129: Matchless with Stephen Proctor full 7 TalkinGolf Productions 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 Wethered 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! 1:10:04 no 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 Wethered 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! Golf, Golf History, St Andrews, Collett, Wethered, Bobby Jones 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 Wethered 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!

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]]> 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 Wethered 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!

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]]> Episode 121: TGH 121: The History & Restoration of Interlachen CC https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/121 5277cfc6-72da-4b73-8cd9-5b0a90823002 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 121 TGH 121: The History & Restoration of Interlachen CC full 6 TalkinGolf Productions Interlachen CC is one of America's great golf courses and it has been a great host to some of golf histories great moments. Today on the podcast we are blessed to be joined by golf course architect, Andrew Green, who will discuss the amazing reno-restoration of Interlachen CC. Andrew's wonderful interview will be intertwined with the golf history of Interlachen as told by two of their historians - Jim Hicks and Brad Sherman. Its an amazing golf podcast with a couple of unsolved mysteries. Trust me you will love it! 1:18:04 no Interlachen CC is one of America's great golf courses and it has been a great host to some of golf histories great moments. Today on the podcast we are blessed to be joined by golf course architect, Andrew Green, who will discuss the amazing reno-restoration of Interlachen CC. Andrew's wonderful interview will be intertwined with the golf history of Interlachen as told by two of their historians - Jim Hicks and Brad Sherman. Its an amazing golf podcast with a couple of unsolved mysteries. Trust me you will love it! Interlachen, golf history, golf, Bobby Jones, US Open, LPGA, MINNESOTA GOLF Interlachen CC is one of America's great golf courses and it has been a great host to some of golf histories great moments. Today on the podcast we are blessed to be joined by golf course architect, Andrew Green, who will discuss the amazing reno-restoration of Interlachen CC. Andrew's wonderful interview will be intertwined with the golf history of Interlachen as told by two of their historians - Jim Hicks and Brad Sherman.

Its an amazing golf podcast with a couple of unsolved mysteries. Trust me you will love it!

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]]> Interlachen CC is one of America's great golf courses and it has been a great host to some of golf histories great moments. Today on the podcast we are blessed to be joined by golf course architect, Andrew Green, who will discuss the amazing reno-restoration of Interlachen CC. Andrew's wonderful interview will be intertwined with the golf history of Interlachen as told by two of their historians - Jim Hicks and Brad Sherman.

Its an amazing golf podcast with a couple of unsolved mysteries. Trust me you will love it!

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]]> Episode 101: TGH 101: Before Augusta National https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/101 6d2bdb41-fbdb-4cab-92be-99bf9dacbbc6 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 101 TGH 101: Before Augusta National full 5 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf 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. 1:13:00 no TalkinGolf 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. The Masters, Augusta National, golf history, Bobby Jones, Berkmans, golf TalkinGolf 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.

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]]> TalkinGolf 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.

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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 54: TGH 54: The Masters: The Making of a Major https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/54 90e66233-cc53-4c3f-ae38-7260a96ea47c Sun, 08 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 TalkinGolf Productions 54 TGH 54: The Masters: The Making of a Major full 2 TalkinGolf Productions We welcome back to the podcast Jeff Martin, golf researcher and founder of Thinking About Golf. After to listening to Episode #3, Jeff decided to do some research - little did he know that his research would encompass hundreds of hours to get to the very root of the questions; When did the The Augusta National Invitational become the Masters? When did the Masters become a Major Championship? And the search for the lost apostrophe... Listen in and learn more about what is usually the first major of the year and in 2020 will be the last major of the year. 1:26:19 no We welcome back to the podcast Jeff Martin, golf researcher and founder of Thinking About Golf. After to listening to Episode #3, Jeff decided to do some research - little did he know that his research would encompass hundreds of hours to get to the very root of the questions; When did the The Augusta National Invitational become the Masters? When did the Masters become a Major Championship? And the search for the lost apostrophe... Listen in and learn more about what is usually the first major of the year and in 2020 will be the last major of the year. Augusta National, The Masters, Golf Majors, Bobby Jones, Green Jacket, Golf, Golf History We welcome back to the podcast Jeff Martin, golf researcher and founder of Thinking About Golf. After to listening to Episode #3, Jeff decided to do some research - little did he know that his research would encompass hundreds of hours to get to the very root of the questions;
When did the The Augusta National Invitational become the Masters?
When did the Masters become a Major Championship?
And the search for the lost apostrophe...

Listen in and learn more about what is usually the first major of the year and in 2020 will be the last major of the year.

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]]> We welcome back to the podcast Jeff Martin, golf researcher and founder of Thinking About Golf. After to listening to Episode #3, Jeff decided to do some research - little did he know that his research would encompass hundreds of hours to get to the very root of the questions;
When did the The Augusta National Invitational become the Masters?
When did the Masters become a Major Championship?
And the search for the lost apostrophe...

Listen in and learn more about what is usually the first major of the year and in 2020 will be the last major of the year.

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]]> Episode 53: TGH 53: The Evolution of Augusta Part 2: Holes 10-18 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/53 46f41d81-33f5-4cd7-a3ca-0265bc9c80d1 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0500 TalkinGolf Productions 53 TGH 53: The Evolution of Augusta Part 2: Holes 10-18 full 2 TalkinGolf Productions On this episode of TalkinGolf History, the gentlemen from Evalu18 dive into the second nine of Augusta National and how it has evolved since its inception. We end this show discussing what if anything we might recommend in terms of restoring ANGC. 1:30:43 no On this episode of TalkinGolf History, the gentlemen from Evalu18 dive into the second nine of Augusta National and how it has evolved since its inception. We end this show discussing what if anything we might recommend in terms of restoring ANGC. Augusta National, The Masters, Bobby Jones, Golf, Alister Mackenzie, golf design On this episode of TalkinGolf History, the gentlemen from Evalu18 dive into the second nine of Augusta National and how it has evolved since its inception. We end this show discussing what if anything we might recommend in terms of restoring ANGC.

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]]> On this episode of TalkinGolf History, the gentlemen from Evalu18 dive into the second nine of Augusta National and how it has evolved since its inception. We end this show discussing what if anything we might recommend in terms of restoring ANGC.

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]]> Episode 52: TGH 52: The Evolution of Augusta National Part 1 https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/52 255e5264-b0b9-40f0-844d-9e760b263d86 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:00:00 -0500 TalkinGolf Productions 52 TGH 52: The Evolution of Augusta National Part 1 full 2 TalkinGolf Productions On this episode of TalkinGolf History we are joined by Jasper Miner and Joe McDonnell of Evalu18 to discuss the evolution of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones' masterpiece, Augusta National Golf Club. In part one we dive into the first 9 holes and how they have evolved over the past 87 years. In Episode 53 we will discuss the final 9 holes at Augusta National. If you enjoy the podcast please make sure to rate the show!!! 1:28:35 no On this episode of TalkinGolf History we are joined by Jasper Miner and Joe McDonnell of Evalu18 to discuss the evolution of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones' masterpiece, Augusta National Golf Club. In part one we dive into the first 9 holes and how they have evolved over the past 87 years. In Episode 53 we will discuss the final 9 holes at Augusta National. If you enjoy the podcast please make sure to rate the show!!! The Masters, August National, Bobby Jones, Alister MacKenzie, Green Jacket On this episode of TalkinGolf History we are joined by Jasper Miner and Joe McDonnell of Evalu18 to discuss the evolution of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones' masterpiece, Augusta National Golf Club. In part one we dive into the first 9 holes and how they have evolved over the past 87 years.

In Episode 53 we will discuss the final 9 holes at Augusta National.

If you enjoy the podcast please make sure to rate the show!!!

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]]> On this episode of TalkinGolf History we are joined by Jasper Miner and Joe McDonnell of Evalu18 to discuss the evolution of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones' masterpiece, Augusta National Golf Club. In part one we dive into the first 9 holes and how they have evolved over the past 87 years.

In Episode 53 we will discuss the final 9 holes at Augusta National.

If you enjoy the podcast please make sure to rate the show!!!

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]]> Episode 45: TGH 45: History of Olympia Fields (Part 2) https://talkingolf.fireside.fm/45 fa990e95-0e53-445d-8c1e-6071b294e018 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0400 TalkinGolf Productions 45 TGH 45: History of Olympia Fields (Part 2) full 2 TalkinGolf Productions TalkinGolf History is proud to release Part 2 of the History of Olympia Fields Country Club, with special guests Bob Topel and Andy Staples. In this episode we discuss how the major championships forged the lore of the Home of Champions...Olympia Fields and then dive into how a masterplan for a restoration can help celebrate this historic club's legacy. A great conversation and a couple of laughs follow. As always...enjoy! 1:09:49 no TalkinGolf History is proud to release Part 2 of the History of Olympia Fields Country Club, with special guests Bob Topel and Andy Staples. In this episode we discuss how the major championships forged the lore of the Home of Champions...Olympia Fields and then dive into how a masterplan for a restoration can help celebrate this historic club's legacy. A great conversation and a couple of laughs follow. As always...enjoy! Olympia Fields, Golf History, Golf Majors, US Open, USGA, Walter Hagen, Bobby Jones TalkinGolf History is proud to release Part 2 of the History of Olympia Fields Country Club, with special guests Bob Topel and Andy Staples. In this episode we discuss how the major championships forged the lore of the Home of Champions...Olympia Fields and then dive into how a masterplan for a restoration can help celebrate this historic club's legacy.

A great conversation and a couple of laughs follow. As always...enjoy!

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]]> TalkinGolf History is proud to release Part 2 of the History of Olympia Fields Country Club, with special guests Bob Topel and Andy Staples. In this episode we discuss how the major championships forged the lore of the Home of Champions...Olympia Fields and then dive into how a masterplan for a restoration can help celebrate this historic club's legacy.

A great conversation and a couple of laughs follow. As always...enjoy!

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