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Episode 141: TGH 141: Lost History of Alexander Findlay, Part 2

August 24th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  1 hr 13 mins

alexander findlay, golf, golf history, history, usga

To those of you listening to this upon release, please forgive the extra week for release. The Society of Golf Historians had an amazing golf history trip to Scotland and I was worn out.

I am so proud of Part 2 of the Lost History of Alexander Findlay. A very special thank you to author and historian, William Casto joining us. In this episode we kick off discussing Findlay's role in the Vardon Invasion of the US and end discussing his prolific design career. Enjoy the show!

Episode 140: TGH 140: The Lost History of Alexander Findlay

August 3rd, 2025  |  Season 7  |  1 hr 14 mins

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We are joined by author, William Casto to discuss his new book: "The Ambassador: Alexander Findlay and Pioneer Golf in America," to discuss the history of this forgotten giant in the game of golf. This is a two part podcast about one of the gentlemen golfers who can lay claim to being called one of the Johnny Appleseed's of American Golf.

Episode 139: TGH 139: 100 Objects: The Amana Vip Hat

July 20th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  6 mins 51 secs

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Welcome to a new series on the TalkinGolf History Podcast called: 100 Objects That Changed the Game of Golf.

Today on our show I share the story of Lou King and the Amana VIP Hat. The hat that sparked a billion dollar industry of athlete marketing.

Without the Amana Hat you might not have Tiger's famous Nike Swoosh Hat or Phil Mickelson's KPMG visor. Sit back and enjoy this very short story of how athletes became marketing billboards.

Episode 138: TGH 138: The History of James Braid, Part 3

July 1st, 2025  |  Season 7  |  58 mins 43 secs

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The conclusion to our three part series on the Life and Times of James Braid - 5-Time Champion Golfer, Golf Course Architect, Author, Teacher, Inventor, Golf Professional and Golf Club Maker.

A special thanks to our guest, Simon Barrington for sharing his knowledge with all of us.

Episode 137: TGH 137: The History of James Braid, Part 2

June 29th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  1 hr 3 mins

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We welcome back Simon Barrington to continue the fascinating history of James Braid - from his role in the establishment of the British PGA, to the meaning of his 4 British PGA News of the World Match Play Championships and finally we start to tell the story of James Braid, the golf course architect.

Episode 136: TGH 136: The History of James Braid, Part 1

June 19th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  1 hr 55 secs

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Join us for Part 1 of a three part series into the Life and Legacy of James Braid- one of golf's true pioneers. In this episode, I am joined by golf historian, Simon Barrington as we explore the remarkable career, innovations and enduring impact of the great Scottish Champion whose contributions to the game are too often overlooked.

The History of James Braid Part 1

Episode 135: TGH 135: The History of Oakmont, Part 3

June 9th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  59 mins 19 secs

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We conclude our three part series on the famed Oakmont Country Club with our special guest, Oakmont Historian, Dave Moore. We kick off today's show with the 1962 US Open and a generational rivalry and we end our final Oakmont special discussing the amazing collection of antiquities within Oakmont's collection.

Thank you for joining us on this journey that has been seven years in the making!

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

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

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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 133: TGH 133: The History of Oakmont: Part 1

May 16th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  51 mins 24 secs

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In this first installment of our deep dive into the storied history of Oakmont Country Club, we're joined by club historian Dave Moore to explore Oakmont's formative years - before the US Opens, before the national spotlight. We uncover the vision of founder HC Fownes, the bold architectural principles that shaped the course, and how Oakmont's fierce identity was forged long before it became a championship icon. This is the origin story of one of golf's most revered venues.

Episode 132: TGH 132: They Won For Everyone

May 11th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  26 mins 28 secs

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The week leading into the 2025 PGA Championship, I thought I would reshare one of our fan favorite podcasts titled, "They Won for Everyone." This podcast tells the story of golf's systematic discrimination and the events that led to the striking of the PGA's Caucasian Clause.

Next week the TalkinGolf History podcast will have a brand new podcast on the History of James Braid.

For the US Open we will cover the History of Oakmont Country Club.