Golf History

TG History Ep 06: Sid Matthew on Bob Jones

Florida attorney Sid Matthew is regarded by most as the foremost expert on the life and times of Augusta National co-founder Bob Jones. Sid joins Episode 6 of the TG History podcast to talk about Jones and what made him special beyond just his extraordinary playing resume.

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TG History 05: The Story Of Karsten Solheim and PING

Karsten Solheim was the founder of PING Golf but his legacy in the game is far greater than the establishment of one manufacturing company. Solheim was a true visionary and one of golf’s great innovators, his contribution to the development of modern putters and irons at least the equal of any in history. On Episode 5, we meet PING Historian Rob Griffin to get some insight into one of the game’s best known and most respected figures.

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TG History 04 – The Weird And Wonderful Rules Of Golf

If you think some of golf’s new rules don’t make sense wait till you hear how the game used to be played. From drops that included throwing – yes throwing – the ball to free swings at your opponent’s ball in matchplay there have been some weird and wonderful rules governing the game over time. Join hosts Rod Morri and Connor Lewis for Episode 4 as they break down some of the crazier laws golf has endured over time.

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TG History 03: Major questions for the Major Championships

We all know there are four Majors in golf but when did that happen? Was The Masters a Major in 1935 when Gene Sarazen struck ‘the shot heard round the world’? Should Walter Hagen’s five PGA titles between 1921 and 1927 be considered Grand Slam victories? And will Craig Perks retroactively become New Zealand’s third men’s Major champion if The Players is one day deemed a Major? All this and more when TalkinGolf History welcomes special guest historian Bill Williams to Episode Three for a lively discussion on golf’s ‘Big Four’ Tournaments.

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TG 02: John Huggan with Catriona Matthew

After a fantastic response to our first TalkinGolf History podcast last week we change gears this week as we welcome respected golf writer John Huggan to the fold with the first of an ongoing series of interviews. This week Huggy sits down with Solheim Cup Captain and friend Catriona Matthew.

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TG History 01: The Why’s Of Golf

Have you ever wondered ‘why?’ in this game? Why do we play 18 holes? Why is the cup 4.25 inches in diameter? Why do we carry 14 clubs? These are just three of the big questions answered on the first episode of TalkinGolf History. Join hosts Rod Morri and Connor T Lewis as they launch the internet’s first podcast devoted entirely to the history of the greatest game of all.

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