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TalkinGolf
by TalkinGolf Productions
The podcast network for serious golfers. TalkinGolf launched as an online audio show way back before podcasts (or even the iPhone) were a thing. We've been on an extended break since 2012 but now we're back and creating new and interesting content each week as well as a sprinkling of some of the best stuff from the archives.
Episodes
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TGH 156: Dornoch with Lorne Rubenstein
I left Royal Dornoch no less than a month ago and yet it seems to be with me everyday - today on our show you get to hear about the appeal of this magical place from one of the men who inscribed it into the hearts of so many golfers - Lorne Rubenstein. This is such a wonderful podcast and Lorne's...
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TGH 155: Jim Hartsell on Scotland
On this episode of TalkinGolf History we are joined by author, Jim Hartsell as we discuss our love for Scottish Links and the people of Scotland. If you have ever traveled to Scotland, or have dreamed of traveling to Scotland, I think this will be a must listen pod. I ask Jim three specific...
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Episode 154: TGH 154: The History of Golf in 50 Tournaments Part 2
The conclusion of our popular podcast, The History of Golf in 50 Tournaments with our special guest, author Tony Dear. A wonderful podcast where Tony and I discuss and sometimes even debate which tournaments should be and are in this fantastic book. Make sure to buy a copy for yourself. Support...
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Episode 153: TGH 153: The Story of Golf in 50 Tournaments Part 1
We are proud to present the History of Golf in 50 Tournaments Part 1, with our special guest Tony Dear. Tony brilliantly takes on the task of explaining the history of the game of golf by telling us the history of 50 golf tournaments that helped define it. I have always argued that golf's majors...
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Episode 152: TGH 152: The History of Donald Ross
In celebration of the upcoming 2026 PGA Championship, which is to be played at Donald Ross' Aronimink CC, we thought we would do a 2-hour dive into the history of one of the greatest golf architects to ever live. Today on our show we are talking with Donald Ross expert, Bradley Klein who will…
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Episode 151: TGH 151: Proctor on Bernard Darwin
We are joined once again by my friend, golf historian, author and Herbert Warren Wind Award winner Stephen Proctor, who is helping us kick off the Society of Golf Historians' 3rd Annual Golf Auction. We are auctioning off 30 golf courses starting Monday, April 20th and ending Sunday, April 26th...
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Episode 150: TGH 150: Interview with Padraig Harrington Part 2
Padraig Harrington joins us for part 2 of our interview with the three time major champion. In this episode we dive into his historical year of 2008, when he claimed the Open and PGA Championship within a couple of weeks of one another. Paddy also dives into the mental side of the game in this...
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Episode 149: TGH 149: Interview Padraig Harrington #1
Part One of a Two Part Podcast with special guest, three time major champion, Padraig Harrington. Support TalkinGolf
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Episode 148: TGH 148: The History of Musselburgh Links
This may go down as one of my favorite podcasts in our eight years of production - my love of all things Musselburgh goes back to my first trip to it's links nearly 20 years ago. This nine hole links has lived through the best of times and certainly the bad. We are joined by my friend, historian...
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Episode 147: TGH 147: The History of Leith Links
There may not be a more important course in the world (that you havent heard of) than Leith Links - there is an argument that you can't play the game of golf without a major component of it's history. The History of Leith Links is endlessly fascinating - there are golf matches, duels, murders,...
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Episode 146: TGH 146: American Golf Museum
Don't let the title of this podcast fool you - don't let it lull you to sleep thinking this is going to be a boring podcast about a museum. It's only a museum in the way that PT Barnum described his museum - this is a spectacle to behold and for the next hour plus, let it entertain you. What I...
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Episode 145: TGH 145: The History of William Flynn, Part 2
Golf Historian, Wayne Morrison returns for the second half of the history of William Flynn. In this episode we dive into Flynn's work at Shinnecock Hills, the Country Club and his feat of engineering at Indian Creek. Wayne's stories help bring this overlooked golf course architect back to life!…
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Episode 144: TGH 144: The History of William Flynn, Part1
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…
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Episode 143: TGH 143: The History of Tom Bendelow
A podcast four years in the making has finally arrived - the TalkinGolf History has shared the stories of Donald Ross, AW Tillinghast, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, Seth Raynor, Walter Travis, James Braid, Perry Maxwell and finally after years of trying to make it happen we have the story most of you...
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Episode 142: TGH 142: MacKenzie and Cypress Point
As we countdown until the days of the playing of the 2025 Walker Cup at the Cypress Point Club, I thought it would be great to look back at the History of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Cypress Point with our special guest Sean Tully. Its a great show where we ask the question - what would Dr....
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Episode 141: TGH 141: Lost History of Alexander Findlay, Part 2
To those of you listening to this upon release, please forgive the extra week for release. The Society of Golf Historians had an amazing golf history trip to Scotland and I was worn out. I am so proud of Part 2 of the Lost History of Alexander Findlay. A very special thank you to author and...
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Episode 140: TGH 140: The Lost History of Alexander Findlay
We are joined by author, William Casto to discuss his new book: "The Ambassador: Alexander Findlay and Pioneer Golf in America," to discuss the history of this forgotten giant in the game of golf. This is a two part podcast about one of the gentlemen golfers who can lay claim to being called one…
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Episode 139: TGH 139: 100 Objects: The Amana Vip Hat
Welcome to a new series on the TalkinGolf History Podcast called: 100 Objects That Changed the Game of Golf. Today on our show I share the story of Lou King and the Amana VIP Hat. The hat that sparked a billion dollar industry of athlete marketing. Without the Amana Hat you might not have Tiger's...
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Episode 138: TGH 138: The History of James Braid, Part 3
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. Support TalkinGolf
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Episode 137: TGH 137: The History of James Braid, Part 2
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...
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Episode 136: TGH 136: The History of James Braid, Part 1
Join us for Part 1 of a three part series into the Life and Legacy of James Braid- one of golf's true pioneers. In this episode, I am joined by golf historian, Simon Barrington as we explore the remarkable career, innovations and enduring impact of the great Scottish Champion whose contributions…
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Episode 135: TGH 135: The History of Oakmont, Part 3
We conclude our three part series on the famed Oakmont Country Club with our special guest, Oakmont Historian, Dave Moore. We kick off today's show with the 1962 US Open and a generational rivalry and we end our final Oakmont special discussing the amazing collection of antiquities within…
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Episode 134: TGH 134: The History of Oakmont, Part 2
We are proud to bring you Part 2 of our three-part series on the storied history of Oakmont Country Club. In this episode we are joined once again by Oakmont Historian, Dave Moore, as we dive into the early major championships that helped shape Oakmont's legendary status. From iconic victories to...
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Episode 133: TGH 133: The History of Oakmont: Part 1
In this first installment of our deep dive into the storied history of Oakmont Country Club, we're joined by club historian Dave Moore to explore Oakmont's formative years - before the US Opens, before the national spotlight. We uncover the vision of founder HC Fownes, the bold architectural...
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Episode 132: TGH 132: They Won For Everyone
The week leading into the 2025 PGA Championship, I thought I would reshare one of our fan favorite podcasts titled, "They Won for Everyone." This podcast tells the story of golf's systematic discrimination and the events that led to the striking of the PGA's Caucasian Clause. Next week the...
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Episode 131: TGH 131: The Top 100 Golfers
Today on the podcast I interview author Michael Arkush about his new book, The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All-Time. I think you will really enjoy this show - we took a slightly different route and focused on some of the lesser known golfers and in the end I debate...
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Episode 130: TGH 130: The Hidden History of the Masters
Episode #130 is this year's Masters podcast and boy do we have a doozy! On today's podcast we are joined by Augusta Historian, Greg Lamb and we are going to take you inside the gates of Augusta National, inside the clubhouse and share with you some of the great relics of Augusta National's past....
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Episode 129: TGH 129: Matchless with Stephen Proctor
Stephen Proctor's latest book, Matchless" is due out October of 2025 and in it he makes an argument for the match piting USA's Glenna Collett vs the UK's Joyce Wethered going down as the Match of the Century. These two Titans of the Green propelled the women's game into the international…
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Episode 128: TGH 128: The History of Allan Robertson
I’m thrilled to introduce a podcast that has been on my mind for seven years. Allan Robertson, the King of Clubs and the original Champion Golfer, is one of golf’s most fascinating yet untold stories, until now. I’m deeply grateful to Bill Williams for igniting this journey and to Roger…
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Episode 127: TGH 127: The Oldest Golf Society
I wish I could take credit for this wonderful podcast, but it is brought to us by our friends at the Top 100 Clubhouse Podcast. This is a brilliant podcaston the history of golf's oldest golfing society, Royal Burgess. Make sure to check out their podcast! Support TalkinGolf
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Episode 125: TGH 125: Short Stories
I thought we could finish out the year with five short golf history stories. Five amazing stories that are likely too short to be a full length podcast. The Five Stories: How the Western Golf Association Almost Convinced the USGA to Change Their Name How a Newspaper Misprint May Have Cost a…
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Episode 124: TGH 124: The Tiger Slam
Today on the show we are joined by author, Kevin Cook to discuss his new book: The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played. This show will go down as an instant classic - an unbelievable journey to Tiger's most dominant stretch of golf. A special thanks to Simon and Schuster...
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Episode 123: TGH 123: The History of Scotty Cameron, Part 2
TalkinGolf History #123 and Part 2 of the History of Scotty Cameron. We start this episode discussing the partnership with Titleist and jump into Tiger Woods and his famous Scotty Cameron putter which has won 14 of his 15 majors. We end the episode discussing the collectibility of Scotty Cameron...
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Episode 122: TGH 122: The History of Scotty Cameron, Part 1
I thought you might enjoy a little history that you might carry around in your golf bag. This is a two part podcast on the History of Scotty Cameron - arguably the most famous clubmaker in the history of the game of golf. Our guest for today's show is Scotty Cameron expert and collector, Bill...
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Episode 121: TGH 121: The History & Restoration of Interlachen CC
Interlachen CC is one of America's great golf courses and it has been a great host to some of golf histories great moments. Today on the podcast we are blessed to be joined by golf course architect, Andrew Green, who will discuss the amazing reno-restoration of Interlachen CC. Andrew's wonderful...
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Episode 120: TGH 120: A Historic Trip to Scotland
The Society of Golf Historians is flying to Scotland in August of 2025 and we want you to join us! Today on the show we are joined by the President and Co-Founder of PerryGolf, Gordon Dalgleish, who shares the early history of PerryGolf and how it was one of the early pioneers in the golf travel...
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Episode 119: TGH 119: The History of Calvin Peete
When you think of the American Dream - that wonderful tale of a rags to riches story - few can beat the story of Calvin Peete. From climbing into trees in orchards, to shattering his elbow, to becoming a pool shark , then a golf hustler to a Vardon Trophy winner, and Players Champion on the PGA...
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Episode 118: TGH 118: The Gathering at Pinehurst
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...
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Episode 117: TGH 117: Instruments of Change: Mosk & Sifford
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...
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Episode 116: TGH 116: The Myths of the Masters Part 2
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...
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Episode 115: TGH 115: The Myths of the Masters Part 1
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…
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Episode 114: TGH 114: VaughnCon III: Defending Your Course
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...
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Episode 113: TGH 113: The Golffice
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…
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Episode 112: TGH 112: The Restoration of Cobbs Creek
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...
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Episode 111: TGH 111: The History of LIV Golf
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 TalkinGolf
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Episode 110: TGH 110: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company, Part 3
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 TalkinGolf
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Episode 109: TGH 109: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Company Part 2
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…
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Episode 108: The Rise & Demise of the Ben Hogan Golf Company
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...
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Episode 107: TGH 107: VaughnCon Rambling On Golf Course Architecture
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...
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Episode 106: TGH 106: The Evolution of Royal Liverpool
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...
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The podcast network for serious golfers. TalkinGolf launched as an online audio show way back before podcasts (or even the iPhone) were a thing. We've been on an extended break since 2012 but now we're back and creating new and interesting content each week as well as a sprinkling of some of the best stuff from the archives.
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