TalkinGolf

Episode 144: TGH 144: The History of William Flynn, Part1

October 26th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  1 hr 2 mins

golf, golf course architecture, golf design, golf history, merion, shinnecock hills, william flynn

Episode #144 tells the story of the underappreciate golf course architect, William Flynn- who's early history was, in many ways, stolen from him. Thanks to our guest, Wayne Morrison and his sleuthing much of Flynn's true legacy has been recovered and restored.

Wayne not only covers William Flynn's history, but towards the end of episiode #1 he shares the three public and three private Flynn designs that people must play to appreciate his genius.

To learn more about William Flynn, consider joining the William Flynn Society. You can learn more at www.williamflynnsociety.com