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Episode 46: TGH 46: There's a Gangster on the Green!

August 27th, 2020  |  Season 2  |  57 mins 54 secs

al capone, bmw championship, fedex cup, golf, olympia fields, western open

This is one of the most fascinating episodes of the TalkinGolf History Podcast I have ever done - the story of one of Al Capone's Hitmen, the man who likely designed the infamous St Valentine's Day Massacre and the story of how he played in the 1933 Western Open at Olympia Fields...and was arrested on the course during the second round of play!

If that isnt good enough for you our guest John Fischer discusses his father, the last man to win a major championship using hickory shafted clubs, and for decades was responsible for setting the pins for the Masters. This episode is surely bound for the TGH Hall of Fame!!!

Episode 45: TGH 45: History of Olympia Fields (Part 2)

August 26th, 2020  |  Season 2  |  1 hr 9 mins

bobby jones, golf history, golf majors, olympia fields, us open, usga, walter hagen

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!

Episode 44: TGH 44: History of Olympia Fields (Part 1 or 2)

August 23rd, 2020  |  Season 2  |  56 mins 23 secs

golf architecture, golf history, major championships, olympia fields

In Episode 44 we are joined by special guests, Olympia Fields Historian, Bob Topel and Golf Course Architect, Andy Staples to discuss the history of one of the finest country clubs in the United States of America. Over the course of this two part special we will dive into the history of Olympia Fields, how we almost lost her to the Great Depression, the architects who designed her 4 courses and the majors that defined her.

"Olympia Fields was the Private Bandon Dunes of her time."

• Andy Staples