Best Golf Course Architecture Podcasts (2024)

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How Old Barnwell Got Built 1:15:07

1h ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Designed by Brian Schneider and Blake Conant, Old Barnwell near Aiken, South Carolina, is one of the best-reviewed and most buzzed-about new golf courses of the past several years. In this episode, Garrett sits down with Old Barnwell's founder Nick Schreiber to delve into the nuts and bolts of how the course came to be. They talk about Nick's early…

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Questions for the Remaining 2024 Majors and the Rise of Nelly Korda 1:19:00

3h ago1:19:00

1:19:00

Following an exciting weekend of both men's and women's professional golf, Andy and Joseph convene to discuss the biggest storylines in professional golf. They start with what they are IN and OUT on, including appreciation for the dominance by Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda, along with qualms about tours stacking high-profile events against one …

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Final Thoughts on the 2024 Masters with Shane Bacon 1:25:00

6d ago1:25:00

1:25:00

Shane Bacon joins the podcast to talk about calling the featured groups at the Masters plus a debrief of the tournament and Scottie Scheffler. The two get into Augusta National as a tournament venue and how the course has changed its identity for the purpose of challenging the best in the game. Then they dive into all things Scottie Scheffler and h…

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Takeaways from the 2024 Masters 1:14:39

4d ago1:14:39

1:14:39

After Scottie Scheffler's victorious march through Augusta National on Sunday, Garrett and Joseph sat down to discuss a terrific 2024 Masters. First they talk about what they're IN and OUT on this week; then they run through a couple of their high-level takeaways from the tournament. Later, they bring on Andy Johnson (24:49) and Shane Bacon (58:18)…

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Telling the story of Augusta National caddies with Ward Clayton 32:18

6d ago32:18

32:18

Ryan Ballengee is joined by journalist and author Ward Clayton to talk about his book, "The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Inside Stories from Golf's Greatest Stage." Ward talks about the history of caddying at Augusta National from the club's founding to now and the importance of the caddies now getting their due in the Augusta and bigger …

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Blind Shots Podcast S5 E11 – Hagen O’Neil’s film “From Red Clay to Fairways” at The Fields Golf Club 59:16

7d ago59:16

59:16

In this conversation, I sat down with filmmaker Hagen O'Neil of Palmer Pictures to discuss the background and process of making his wonderful documentary film about the course, "From Red Clay to Fairways." Using the color personalities that form The Fields leadership team, Hagen brings the course's Phoenix-like rise to the screen, while exploring t…

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Episode 31: Why is Augusta National 12th in our World Rankings? 1:17:37

8d ago1:17:37

1:17:37

A special episode to discuss why Augusta National is ranked 12th in our Top100golfcourses.com World Rankings!

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Ranking Every Hole at Augusta National 1:31:56

9d ago1:31:56

1:31:56

Ill-advised as it might be, we do what the episode title promises. Andy and Garrett sit down in the Draddy House in Augusta, Georgia, to rank all 18 holes at Augusta National Golf Club, from worst to best. Giddy up.By The Fried Egg

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Five Things About the 2024 Masters with Trevor Immelman 1:33:30

16d ago1:33:30

1:33:30

Trevor Immelman, 2008 Masters champion and CBS lead analyst, joins Andy Johnson to discuss storylines leading into the 2024 Masters. They run through their traditional "five things," starting out with Trevor's earliest Augusta National memories and touching on how to prep for the course's famous sidehill lies as well as how they expect various LIV …

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The History of Augusta National's Design (Great Courses 5) 1:19:37

19d ago1:19:37

1:19:37

In this fifth installment of our Great Courses series, we dig into the history of the golf architecture at Augusta National Golf Club. Garrett is joined by Joshua Pettit, the principal architect at Pacific Golf Design, the founder of the Alister MacKenzie Institute, and the editor of The MacKenzie Reader. Garrett and Josh discuss the lives and idea…

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Under-the-Radar 2024 Masters Storylines 1:03:00

17d ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Andy Johnson is joined by Joseph LaMagna to break down their favorite small storylines going into the 2024 Masters. Before they get into the Masters, though, they have a lively discussion on Stephen Jaeger's win at the Houston Open, and why the event should be elevated to signature status.By The Fried Egg

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Episode 116: TGH 116: The Myths of the Masters Part 2 52:01

18d ago52:01

52:01

We welcome back Golf Historian, Greg Lamb for the second part of this two part podcast - "The Myths of the Masters.' We started part 1 talking about assassinations and we end this podcast with the possible location of both the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail - can you name another podcast with this much range? Tune in - and enjoy some good s…

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Samantha Wagner: Epson Tour Player & NLT Ambassador | Episode 25 25:03

21d ago25:03

25:03

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we introduce a new National Links Trust Ambassador - Epson Tour player, Samantha Wagner. Samantha grew up playing public golf and had a successful junior and amateur career before turning pro in 2017. Since then, she has played on the Epson and LPGA Tours. We’re really excited to have Samantha ab…

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ANWA Preview with Megha Ganne (Plus an LPGA Season Update) 48:24

22d ago48:24

48:24

Garrett and Meg kick off this episode by reviewing two major storylines from the current LPGA Tour season. Then they dig into a preview of next week's Augusta National Women's Amateur, first talking a few players to watch at the tournament (17:44). Then they bring on Stanford University standout and three-time ANWA invitee Megha Ganne (25:18) for a…

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Blind Shots Podcast S5 E11 Americans in Oregon – Sheep Ranch 1:10:51

29d ago1:10:51

1:10:51

This is the Sheep Ranch episode. Perched against the coast on the bluff just north of the Pacific Dunes and Old Mac golf courses, the Sheep Ranch struck me as a bit different than the rest. A much ballyhood Coore Crenshaw masterpiece, it’s more familiar to other experiences than I felt on the rest of the Bandon Courses. Sure, it’s in a unique, almo…

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Hughes Norton, agent to Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, looks back on his career 37:02

24d ago37:02

37:02

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by legendary agent Hughes Norton to discuss his career and new book, "Rainmaker." He talks about his experiences with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, can't miss players who did, superstars who thought they knew it all and so much more.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net

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Superagent Hughes Norton on Tiger Woods, the Origins of the World Tour Model, and More 1:30:00

24d ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Andy and Joseph start out with what they are IN and OUT on this week. including gambling ads, Paddy Harrington's social media, and the absence of match play on the PGA Tour. Hughes Norton, a famed professional golf agent, then joins Andy to discuss the new book he co-authored with George Peper, Rainmaker. Hughes worked for Mark McCormack, founder o…

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Episode 115: TGH 115: The Myths of the Masters Part 1 48:22

1M ago48:22

48:22

This show is dedicated to proving or disproving some of the many myths that surround Augusta National and the Masters. We welcome back golf historian, Greg Lamb who joined us last year for our show: "Before Augusta National." This show will be a two part podcast. Please enjoy the lighthearted story telling of "The Myths of the Masters." Support Tal…

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Bandon Shorty's and the History of Golf Course Design with Keith Cutten 1:24:01

1M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

On May 2, Bandon Dunes' latest par-3 course, Bandon Shorty's, will open during the resort's 25th-anniversary celebration. In this episode, Garrett sits down at Bandon Dunes with one of the designers of Shorty's, Keith Cutten, a partner in the firm Whitman, Axland & Cutten. Garrett and Keith discuss the origins of WAC, the renowned skills of his co-…

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Episode 30: Matt Adamski - General Manager at Sweetens Cove 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

In this episode James Henderson is joined by Matt Adamski, who is the GM at Sweetens Cove in Tennessee, USA. He talks about how he got the job, and how the interview experience was in stark contrast to all of his prior experience in the golf industry. He talks about the merchandise offering from 'the shed', the course itself, and what makes the Swe…

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Blind Shots Podcast S5 E10 – State Park Golf Series – KY Parks Commissioner Russ Meyer 58:57

1M ago58:57

58:57

The Kentucky State Park System is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2024. This episode is the first of a new series wherein I'll profile Kentucky's state park golf courses from time to time. To kick off this new endeavor, I was honored to sit down recently with the Commissioner of the Kentucky State Park System, Mr. Russ Meyer. We talk the breadth,…

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Irish golf architect, author and fascinating man Pat Ruddy 46:36

1M ago46:36

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On this week's show, Ryan shares his converation with Irish golf architect and author Pat Ruddy, whose masterpiece, The European Club, Ryan played during his summer 2023 trip to Ireland. Ruddy is a fascinating man, and he takes us through his life, his architecture career, influences and more.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net

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Takeaways from the 2024 Players with Sean Martin 1:20:51

1M ago1:20:51

1:20:51

After Garrett and Joseph run through what they're IN and OUT on this week, they bring on Sean Martin (@PGATOURSMartin)—Lead, Editorial at the PGA Tour—to discuss takeaways from an excellent Players Championship. They go in depth on Scottie Scheffler, touching on his mental and strategic approach, his status within his generation of players, and eve…

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Michael Bamberger Reflects on To the Linksland 50:59

1M ago50:59

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In 1991, Michael Bamberger took a leave of absence from his job at a newspaper to "search for the primal heart of golf." First he caddied for Peter Teravainen on the European Tour, then he set off on an exploration of the Scottish linksland. The result was the widely loved book To the Linkland, a 30th-anniversary edition of which is now available f…

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Bay Hill, TPC Sawgrass, and Distinguishing a Great Test from a Great Course 1:02:50

1M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Garrett and Joseph start off the episode with what they are IN and OUT on after an eventful weekend of professional golf. Then they move into a thorough discussion of Bay Hill, dissecting its strengths and weaknesses as both a test of professional golf and as a golf course. Looking ahead to the Players Championship, the two transition to a conversa…

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Blind Shots Podcast S5 E9 Americans in Oregon – Pacific Dunes 55:10

1M ago55:10

55:10

This is the Pacific Dunes episode, our fourth of this season’s “Americans in Oregon Series.” A golf course of almost unanimous acclaim, it’s the golf course that brought architect Tom Doak into the larger golfing public’s consciousness, that showed people how spectacular coastal golf in America can be, and what natural, minimalist golf architecture…

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How to Build a (Profitable!) Mom-and-Pop Golf Course 59:57

1M ago59:57

59:57

As we've mentioned a number of times recently on the pod, golf course construction costs are rising. As a result, very few new (or newly renovated) courses are set up to be affordable to play. This is a major problem for the game—but it can be addressed. To discuss how to construct, maintain, and run a successful mom-and-pop golf course, Garrett Mo…

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Episode 29: Tyler Rae - Golf Course Architect & Donald Ross Expert 1:02:43

1M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

In this episode, James is joined by renowned golf course architect Tyler Rae. Tyler has worked on many high profile restoration projects, and also works on original courses. In this episode he talks through the challenges and joys of working in this industry, and expounds on what makes golf so special to him. Top 100 Clubhouse brought to you by Gol…

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Ryan Fox on His Unique Path to Pro Golf and Playing on the World's Biggest Stages 1:22:46

2M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Andy and Joseph kick off the episode by discussing what they are IN and OUT on this week. Then World No. 42 Ryan Fox joins Andy and Joseph to talk about his unique path into professional golf after not playing a competitive tournament until age 18. He talks about his experiences traveling the world to compete across multiple global tours, playing i…

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Blind Shots Podcast S5 E8 – Chris Boysel PGA of Play Golf Lexington Returns! 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Friend of the Show, Chris Boysel, PGA, returns to talk about where we’ve been, where we are, and where we think we’re going in golf in central Kentucky, and to an extent, in golf writ large. Chris oversees Tournament Operations and Player Development for Play Golf Lexington, the omnibus organization responsible for municipal golf in……

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Episode 28: Ryan Fox - New Zealand's Top Golfer 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

This week we welcome Ryan Fox to the Top 100 Clubhouse. Ryan a pro golfer currently ranked 41st in the world and 1st in New Zealand. He talks about how the All Blacks rugby team, most notably his legendary father Grant, have impacted his golfing career. We discuss his experience playing on the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Asian Tour and the Europea…

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Taking risks, making headcovers and giving back with Bluetross' Marc Hanson 56:00

2M ago56:00

56:00

On this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Bluetross co-founder Marc Hanson, kicking off our "Because of Golf" era of the show. Ryan and Marc talk about the risks he's taken in creating his golf headcover and accessories brand, how he got started, why he decided to do it, finding materials like leather and all of the fun and challenges of being an e…

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Micaa' Thomas: Professional Golfer & NLT Ambassador | Episode 24 20:04

2M ago20:04

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In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we welcome on Micaa' Thomas. Micaa' is a professional golfer who grew up at Langston Golf Course. After an accomplished amateur career, today, she plays mini-tour events while chasing her dream to play on the LPGA Tour. In her spare time, she is a talented artist who has produced an award-winning…

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Restoring a Seth Raynor Design in Minnesota 55:38

2M ago55:38

55:38

In the latest installment of our Superintendent Series, superintendent Mike Manthey joins Andy to discuss his role in restoring Seth Raynor's design at Midland Hills Country Club near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mike talks about how he found Raynor's original plans, his favorite stretch of holes post-restoration, how he navigated the removal of 2,000 t…

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An Early Preview of the 2024 Masters 1:16:15

2M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

The Masters is just six weeks away. Andy and Joseph give their thoughts on the golf course, the skills required to succeed at Augusta, and major storylines entering the tournament. Before getting into the Masters, Andy and Joseph discuss what they are IN on and OUT on for this week, including expectations for a former star's return to professional …

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David Cannon on Capturing Seve and the Euro Tour's Glory Days 54:02

2M ago54:02

54:02

Decorated Getty Images photographer David Cannon joins Garrett to talk about his career, which has spanned more than 40 years and nearly 200 men's and women's golf majors. David tells Garrett about his early years as a competitive golfer—when he played with Sandy Lyle, Nick Faldo, and Seve Ballesteros, among other European legends—before getting in…

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The Good and the Bad of This Year's West Coast Swing 1:25:30

2M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

After starting with what they're IN and OUT on this week, Andy and Joseph bring on Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) to discuss the state of the West Coast Swing. They touch on what was good and bad about each of this year's West Coast events, why many of them fell flat, and how to incentivize players to create a more compelling product. They also ask whet…

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Episode 114: TGH 114: VaughnCon III: Defending Your Course 43:50

2M ago43:50

43:50

Welcome to season 6 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast- I sincerely apologize for the delay to kick off this new exciting season. Today we have a special show...another edition of VaughnCon where we get extremely blunt on our golf course architcture takes. This is a jointly owned podcast between TalkinGolf History, the Donald Ross Society and Golf C…

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Jay Blasi on Golden Gate Park and Hot Topics in Golf Architecture 1:14:05

2M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Jay Blasi, the golf architect behind the exciting redesign of Golden Gate Park Golf Course in San Francisco, joins Garrett for a wide-ranging chat. First, they discuss the subtle virtues of this week's PGA Tour venue, Riviera Country Club. Then they dig into the Golden Gate Park story: the origins of this municipal short course, the issues it had u…

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Episode 27: Colin Burns - Managing Winged Foot 1:08:50

2M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

In the first new episode of 2024 James is joined by Colin Burns, the former GM at Winged Foot Golf Club. They have a wide ranging discussion about managing a prestigious golf club, hosting a US Open during Covid and Colin's favourite golf courses. The Top100 Clubhouse Podcast is brought to you by Eden Mill's Golf Gin.…

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A Chat with the PGA Tour's Setup Czar 1:25:30

2M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

After starting the episode with what they're IN and OUT on this week, Andy and Joseph bring on Gary Young, the Senior Vice President of Rules & Competitions at the PGA Tour. They discuss how Gary became a PGA Tour rules official, what a "PGA Tour setup" entails, how he balances difficulty and fairness in presenting a golf course, his favorite venue…

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Reactions to LIV Mayakoba and the State of Men's Pro Golf 1:29:59

2M ago1:29:59

1:29:59

Andy and Joseph kick off the pod with what they are IN on and OUT on for this week. Then Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) of CBS Sports and Normal Sport joins to discuss the state of professional golf on the heels of LIV Golf's increased public attention during LIV Mayakoba. The three discuss where LIV is succeeding, where it falls short, and how the l…

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