TalkinGolf

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

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

alexander findlay, first golf, golf, golf history, harry vardon, usga

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 75: TGH 75: The Rise and Demise of Spalding Golf

November 21st, 2021  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 35 mins

golf clubs, golf history, golf innovation, harry vardon, mygolfspy, spalding

This is the first of many episodes that will be titled, "The Rise and Demise of," these episodes will cover the birth, the rise and the demise of some of the most influential golf manufacturers in history. We are joined by MyGolfSpy's own John Barba who did the wonderful research on Spalding Golf.

Don't sleep on this episode if you aren't a gear head...this episode dives into how Spalding grew golf in America!!!