Best TalkinGolf Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 118: TGH 118: The Gathering at Pinehurst 1:44:54

22d ago1:44:54

1:44:54

As we close in on the 124th playing of the US Open at Pinehurst, I thought it would be a great time to rollback the podcast to a show we recorded during the pandemic. Recorded and filmed from Golf Club Atlas Headquarters in Pinehurst, NC, this podcast includes the Founder of Golf Club Atlas, Ran Morrisett, Kyle Frantz Golf Design, former President …

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Episode 117: TGH 117: Instruments of Change: Mosk & Sifford 58:04

1M ago58:04

58:04

We welcome author Peter May back to the podcast to discuss his latest book: "Changing the Course: How Charlie Sifford & Stanley Mosk Integrated the PGA." A wonderful expansion on the DocuPod I recorded years ago by the title: "The Caucasian Clause." Peter May's study of the events that took place between 1896 and 1962 was thorough and tells the sto…

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

3M ago52:01

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

3M ago48:22

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

4M 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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SOG 130: Frank Nobilo 1:30:03

6M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

TV commentators get their fair share of criticism but few can take issue with New Zealand's Frank Nobilo who joins episode 130 of State of the Game. Nobilo is as thoughtful and articulate as any analyst in the business and he's also not afraid to speak his mind on everything from 'rollback' (he doesn't like the term) to his controversial belief tha…

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Episode 113: TGH 113: The Golffice 1:07:26

6M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Someone of you asked for it and now all of you have to live with it;) Episode #113 dives into my mini-museum known lovingly as the Golffice. I break down my history with these historical items - tell a bit of their backstory and answer listener questions on how to build your own collection and the rehashing some of my terrible mistakes..."yes I cou…

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Episode 112: TGH 112: The Restoration of Cobbs Creek 1:19:57

7M ago1:19:57

1:19:57

It didnt get a lot of press a couple of months ago, but the restoration of the famed Cobbs Creek Golf Course is underway in Philadelphia. This public golf course was once one of the shining lights of public golf when it was designed and with Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner on their dozers, I wouldnt bet against Cobbs Creek becoming a beacon for how cities…

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Ep 164: Media Matters with Alan Sunderland 59:28

8M ago59:28

59:28

Information might be the most important commodity in the world. How it is produced and consumed has an impact on the way we think and view issues. This is as true in golf as it is in the broader community and former ABC Editorial Director Alan Sunderland joins Ep 164 of the pod to talk journalism, the media and navigating the modern information sup…

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Episode 111: TGH 111: The History of LIV Golf 1:13:09

8M ago1:13:09

1:13:09

The History of LIV Golf shares the early history of this rebel golf tour that whether you like it or hate it has changed the professional game of golf. We are joined on the podcast by journalist and author, Alan Shipnuck to discuss his new book, "LIV and Let Die." Support TalkinGolfBy TalkinGolf Productions

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Ep 163: Moore Park From the Inside 48:30

8M ago48:30

48:30

There's been lots of chatter about the closure of nine holes at Moore Park but how is the news being received internally? Club board member and multiple Club Champion Lucy Quilliam joins us in studio to discuss recent happenings at Sydney's busiest public golf course. Links mentioned on this episode: The Kids Golf Podcast Patreon page and on BuyMeA…

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SOG 129: The Politics of Public Golf with Dan Andrews 1:03:36

8M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Public golf facilities around the world are under pressure as a recent announcement to shut down half of Moore Park in Sydney, one of the nation's busiest public courses, proves. So what are the politics of public golf in a world where cities face increasing housing pressure? Former Victorian Premier and avid golfer Dan Andrews joins the pod to dis…

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Ep 162: Golf By Numbers: What the Game Gives Back To Communities 59:46

8M ago59:46

59:46

Golfers know it in their hearts but now a comprehensive report has confirmed what the game contributes to societies - in ways beyond just monetary - thanks to The Australian Golf Industry Council. Council head Karen Lunn joins the pod to talk about the why and how of the Community Benefits of Golf report which was presented at Parliament House in C…

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Episode 110: TGH 110: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company, Part 3 1:05:33

9M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

The third and final episode of the Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company. John Barba of MyGolfSpy joins us once again to tell the final chapter of this iconic brand, but unlike our other Rise and Demise stories, this brand may yet rise again! Support TalkinGolfBy TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 128: Digging Deeper on Saudi Arabia with Dr Joshua Ralston 1:28:11

9M ago1:28:11

1:28:11

LIV Golf has brought Saudi Arabia into sharp focus for golf and golfers but how much do we really know about the Kingdom and how it works? Dr Joshua Ralston from the Edinburgh University School of Divinity joins the pod to discuss some of the big, ethical questions facing golf. Sign up for Geoff's excellent Quadrilateral substack here Buy Mackellar…

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Ep 161: The Always interesting Meghan Maclaren 1:18:33

9M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

When you want try to get a handle on the big, complex issues in golf you turn to Meghan Maclaren. LET player, blogger and all round thoughtful type, an hour in Meg's company is never anything but educational and entertaining. Enjoy. Links mentioned on this episode: Looking for a good cause to support? The AFRIEYA Golf Academy in Uganda does great w…

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Ep 160: The Ryder Cup 1:01:05

9M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

It's the event that stirs the soul of golf fans like no other and after a two year wait the European Ryder Cup team get their chance this week to erase memories of a thrashing at Whistling Straits in 2021.Golf Plus Media's Paul Prendergast was at last year's Italian Open at the host course for the matches, Marco Simone, and joins the pod to give so…

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Ep 159: Waiting For The Solheim Cup 52:53

9M ago52:53

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There are few better spectator sports than waiting for an international team golf competition to get underway. With the Solheim Cup now just days away we catch up with John Huggan from on site at Finca Cortesin in Spain for all the latest non stories. Links mentioned ion this episode: Angus and Grace Go Golfing website and Instagram…

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Ep 158: Golf and Health: A way forward for the game 54:04

10M ago54:04

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Revered course architect Alastair Mackenzie was a GP in another life and wrote in his book Spirit of St Andrews about the health benefits of prescribing golf to his patients. Almost 100 years after those words were penned a study in Scotland shows they are likely true. Dr Frank Sullivan of the University of St Andrews joins episode 158 to discuss t…

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Episode 109: TGH 109: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company Part 2 1:07:12

10M ago1:07:12

1:07:12

If you enjoyed part 1 of the Rise and Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company, then I highly suggested you find a quiet place to seclude yourself from the outside world and get ready for an insane golf history tale which includes sabotage, a Texas revolt, the acquisition of Pebble Beach and a plan to make it a private course for the Japanese Elite! Bu…

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Ep 157: Essayist Richard Pennell 59:33

10M ago59:33

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When we spoke to Richard Pennell in February last year his Stymied blog was starting to gain traction. 18 months late he is now a published author his book, Grass Routes, a collection of essays taken from the blog combined with some new material. Pennell's writing focuses not on birdies and bogeys but on golf's more cerebral and emotional joys, the…

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Ep 156: Kevin Moore, An Interesting Thinker 1:09:19

10M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Kevin Moore is one of the more interesting voices in the game and it has taken us far too long to have him on as a guest. We finally rectify that in Ep 156 where we talk maths and golf, the responsibility (or otherwise) of golf companies in growing the game, distance rollback and plenty more. Links mentioned in this epsidoe: The excellent Bag Drop …

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Episode 108: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company 1:05:47

10M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

We are once again joined by John Barba of MyGolfSpy to dive into another historical tale from the golf manufacturing business. Today on our show we dive into Part 1 of the Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company. This epic tale starts in 1953 and sadly ends in 2022 with the last and perhaps final demise of this famous brand. Support T…

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Ep 155: The R&A's GolfIt experiment 1:15:25

11M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

It's back to a favourite topic of the Good Good team this week as we welcome Bunkered magazine's Michael McEwan back to the pod to talk about the R&A's innovative GolfIt facility in Glasgow. Links mentioned on this episode: Micheal McEwan's excellent review of the GolfIt facility in Glasgow and accompanying video Angus and Grace Go Golfing website …

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Episode 107: TGH 107: VaughnCon Rambling On Golf Course Architecture 1:01:13

11M ago1:01:13

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I have no idea how to describe this episode other than to say that Vaughn Halyard and I started this podcast after playing Landmand for the third time and we had no agenda or a script. This is a bit different from our past podcasts, so if you are listening for the first time its not quite what we normally deliver, but I felt it was still worth publ…

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Ep 154: The Switch 1:24:28

11M ago1:24:28

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A special week in golf demands special treatment and that's what episode 154 delivers. The regular team shifts to the back seat as special guest host Karen Harding and special guest co-host Emma Ballard take the controls to discuss the AIG Women's Open. The Course, the field, purses and the state of the game are all part of the discussion as the go…

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Ep 153: Protecting Public Golf - The Right Way 1:00:39

11M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

There's no shortage of attacks on public golf but how we respond to those, as players and an industry, sets the tone for how successful we will be in protecting the game. Inspired by a column written by co-host Jimmy Emanuel we explore that issue on Ep 153 with the always interesting Sandy Jamieson. Links menitoned on this episode: Jimmy's excellen…

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Ep 152: Evian and more With Emma Ballard of Women and Golf 1:09:20

11M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

Its the fourth of five women's majors of the year and Women and Golf Editor Emma Ballard is along to talk Evian Championship, Aramco Series and some of the bigger issues around golf. Links mentiond on this episode: Angus and Grace Go Golfing website and InstagramBy TalkinGolf Productions

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Ep 151: Mike Clayton On UK Golf (from Hoylake) 1:13:53

12M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

It's always a treat when Mike Clayton joins the pod and that was the case again for episode 151. While The Open will be the focus of most this week it will be, for hundreds or perhaps even thousands of golfers from around the world, merely the focal point of a pilgrimage that could change how they see and feel about the game. Golf in the UK gets so…

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Episode 106: TGH 106: The Evolution of Royal Liverpool 1:23:18

12M ago1:23:18

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In this episode we celebrate the 2023 Open Championship and its host club, Royal Liverpool. We are joined by a familiar voice, Joe McDonnell who rejoins us on the podcast to talk about his home club. We tend to think of links golf as something eternal - something that is unchanged - or perhaps created by Mother Nature. Today we dive into all of the…

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Ep 150: On the Ground at Pebble Beach 1:13:02

12M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Everything this week is about the US Women's Open at Pebble Beach and we go straight to the course with Australian bagman for In Gee Chun, Dean Herden. Links mentiond on this episode: Angus and Grace Go Golfing website and InstagramBy TalkinGolf Productions

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Ep 149: Mike Clayton All Things Golf 1:16:56

1y ago1:16:56

1:16:56

It's been too long since we had Mike Clayton on the pod so we tracked him down to Fort Worth Texas and got him on the digital line for a chat about all things golf. Links mentiond on this episode: Angus and Grace Go Golfing website and InstagramBy TalkinGolf Productions

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Episode 105: TGH 105: The Underrated John Ball, Jr. 1:26:03

1y ago1:26:03

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With the Open Championship returning to Royal Liverpool, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to reshare the amazing history of John Ball, Junior. Ball was the first amateur in history to win a professional major and he was the most prolific winner of the Amateur Majors in golf history. This is the story of Hoylake's original hero - the man th…

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Ep 148: Women Take Centre Stage 56:56

1y ago56:56

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Busy doesn't begin to describe this time of year for golf with the best women players in the game ready to tackle one of America' finest courses this week at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Baltusrol already has a storied history and it will only be enhanced this week when a champion is crowned in the second women's major of 2023.…

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Ep 147: Ned Michaels from LACC 42:55

1y ago42:55

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It's US Open week on one of the more intriguing golf courses in recent memory. We go straight to California to catch up with TV Commentator Ned Michaels who will be doing featured group coverage for NBC all week.By TalkinGolf Productions

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Ep 146: This Is Bigger Than Golf 1:00:45

1y ago1:00:45

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It's gone way beyond a golf story but there is still plenty of golf stuff to speculate about in the PGA Tour/PIF/DP World Tour deal. So we do. Links mentioned on this episode: Kevin Van Valkenburg's excellent piece Homer Simpson designs a car Jimmy Emanuel's column on the announcement coming on Womens Golf Day…

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