David Cannon: Capturing Golf History

from This Golfing Life · host Dan Davies

In this in-depth interview, legendary golf photographer David Cannon shares his extraordinary journey through the world of sports photography, focusing on golf's most iconic moments, legendary players like Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and the art of capturing history in a split second. Discover the stories behind his most famous shots, including images of Seve and Carl Lewis in the summer of 1984, as well as his insights into the game, the influence of Tiger Woods, and how his passion has shaped a career spanning over four decades. Key Topics The evolution of golf photography over four decades Memorable moments and iconic shots of Seve Ballesteros and Tiger Woods The technical and artistic challenges of sports photography Seve, Norman, Woods, McIlroy: The influence of legendary players on golf imagery The importance of patience, positioning, and luck in capturing perfect shots Listen to this episode to get a 20% discount code on your next Sounder purchase Guest: David Cannon Host: Dan Davies Chapters 00:00 Introducing David Cannon and his early years in golf 04:13 Nick Faldo delivers an epiphany 07:10 The journey into sports photography 09:06 The transition from football to golf photography 12:33 The competitive nature of sports photography 15:42 How golf photography has changed 18:46 The importance of preparation and strategy 21:32 The gear and essentials for golf photography 24:37 The art of patience and David's favourite shot 27:42 memorable missed opportunities - Adam Scott and Justin Rose 30:36 The art of getting the definitive picture 34:06 The impact of Seve Ballesteros 35:14 Reflections on a career in golf photography 37:37 Seve, Carl Lewis and the summer of 84 41:03 The rise of Tiger Woods 45:47 The best light in golf 48:33 Reflections on a life in golf Resources Seve, His Life Through the Lens - edited by David Cannon David Cannon's Official Website David Cannon library on Getty Images Sounder Golf The Sacred Acre: RNGC's official newsletter RNGC on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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