Episodes

  • Episode 138: TGH 138: The History of James Braid, Part 3

    Episode 138: TGH 138: The History of James Braid, Part 3
    Jul 2 2025
    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.
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    59 mins
  • Episode 137: TGH 137: The History of James Braid, Part 2

    Episode 137: TGH 137: The History of James Braid, Part 2
    Jun 30 2025
    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 architect.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 136: TGH 136: The History of James Braid, Part 1

    Episode 136: TGH 136: The History of James Braid, Part 1
    Jun 20 2025
    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 to the game are too often overlooked. The History of James Braid Part 1
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 135: TGH 135: The History of Oakmont, Part 3

    Episode 135: TGH 135: The History of Oakmont, Part 3
    Jun 9 2025
    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 Oakmont's collection. Thank you for joining us on this journey that has been seven years in the making!
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    59 mins
  • Episode 134: TGH 134: The History of Oakmont, Part 2

    Episode 134: TGH 134: The History of Oakmont, Part 2
    Jun 2 2025
    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 lost trophies to unforgettable drama, we explore the moments and players that defined one of golf's most revered venues.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 133: TGH 133: The History of Oakmont: Part 1

    Episode 133: TGH 133: The History of Oakmont: Part 1
    May 17 2025
    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 principles that shaped the course, and how Oakmont's fierce identity was forged long before it became a championship icon. This is the origin story of one of golf's most revered venues.
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    51 mins
  • Episode 132: TGH 131: They Won For Everyone

    Episode 132: TGH 131: They Won For Everyone
    May 11 2025
    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 TalkinGolf History podcast will have a brand new podcast on the History of James Braid. For the US Open we will cover the History of Oakmont Country Club.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 131: TGH 131: The Top 100 Golfers

    Episode 131: TGH 131: The Top 100 Golfers
    Apr 20 2025
    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 Michael a bit on his Top 10. Listen to the podcast and let me know what you think - who is in your Top 10 of all-time? Let me know on twitter @shistorians
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    51 mins