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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.