The SOCIETY Newsletter #37

The TalkinGolf History Podcast

Author

Connor Lewis
September 24, 2024

A Few of My Favorite TalkinGolf History Podcasts

Not everyone listens to podcasts, but I think there is a strong argument that everyone should listen to them.

First and foremost- think of any crazy subject you can imagine and then imagine finding a radio program that catered to that weird subject, but imagine you could fast forward that radio program or skip to the next show if you didn’t like that particular episode.

If by chance you love golf history & do not listen to the TalkinGolf History Podcast - this newsletter is for you. I thought I would share some of my favorite episodes that may provide a great introduction to the first ever podcast dedicated to golf history.

TalkinGolf History #22: “The Club That Time Forgot.”

One of the most delightful stories we have told on the podcast. The story of Lake Zurich Golf Club, its history, it’s comical members & how they defeated imminent domain to save their club.

The story of one of the most private golf club’s in the country (35 members) and how it hasn’t changed since the 1890’s. Click this link to listen

TalkinGolf History #11: “The Champion Who Lost His Mind.”

This episode is golf’s first ever docupod. It tells the tragic story of Johnny McDermott.

A story every golfer should know about and it’s only 40 minutes long!

The story of the two-time US Open Champion, the first American born major champion and how he ended up in an asylum in his prime. Click this link to listen for free.

TalkinGolf History #15: “The Stolen Major.”

A story from the early days of the Open Championship and how in 1892, the Open could have ceased to exist. This is the story of how the Open was (in the minds of Musselburgh) stolen away in the middle of the night and how the events that followed could have ended major championships forever.

An amazing docupod and it’s only 22 minutes long!

The amazing tale of one of the most consequencial majors in the history of time. The events of 1892 could have ended all majors, and there is an argument that it ended the amazing reign of a great golf town. Click the link to listen.

TalkinGolf History Episode #56: “My Friend, Ben Hogan”

The first of many interviews with legendary Masters Tournament announcer, Ben Wright, who passed away shortly after these series of interviews were recorded. In this episode Ben talks about how he got involved with broadcasting and how he struck up a friendship with one of the greatest golfers of all-time.

A sensational podcast!

TGH 56: My Friend, Ben Hogan

The TalkinGolf History podcast finishes its second season with legendary writer and broadcaster, Ben Wright who spent three decades in the towers of Augusta National broadcasting the Masters. Mr. Wright joins us for a series of podcasts kicking off with "My Friend, Ben Hogan" where he talks about his special friendship with Ben Hogan and how he saw every single shot Ben Hogan hit to claim the 1953 Open Championship at Carnoustie. What was it like to see Hogan at his very best? A story about Jack Nicklaus crying at the Open. Ben Wright hitting irons while being watched by Ben Hogan. This is a must listen to episode...and the good news...there are at least 2 more interviews with Ben Wright coming!!!

talkingolf.fireside.fm/56

I am not sure if I convinced anyone to start listening to podcasts, let alone the TalkinGolf History Podcast, but I gave it a good try.

Give these shows a listen and let me know what you think!

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Yours in Golf History,

Connor T.