Under Par Over Time

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Under Par Over Time is a golf history podcast exploring the stories behind the game’s most iconic tournaments, courses, and moments. From legendary holes to unforgettable championships, the show brings golf’s past to life and explores how it continues to shape the game today. Follow along through our Journal on the website: https://www.underparovertime.com/journal

  1. Oct 6

    Episode 15 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship: How the Pandemic Changed Golf

    Discover how the Butterfield Bermuda Championship went from a new PGA TOUR event to an established tournament during the pandemic. Explore its unexpected rise, memorable winners and the history of Port Royal Golf Course. Visit the WEBSITE to view sources and the journal entry on this episode.

    Episode 15 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship: How the Pandemic Changed Golf

  2. Sep 22

    Episode 14 | Pinehurst No. 2: The History of Donald Ross’s Legendary Golf Course

    Pinehurst No. 2 History: Donald Ross, the U.S. Open & the Course That Changed Golf Pinehurst is one of the most famous names in American golf, but how did a North Carolina resort become home to one of the most historic golf courses in the world? In Episode 14 of Under Par Over Time, Sammy Jo heads to the North Carolina Sandhills to explore the history of Pinehurst No. 2, the legendary Donald Ross course that has hosted some of the biggest championships and most memorable moments in golf. We go back to the founding of Pinehurst in 1895, the arrival of Donald Ross, and the opening of Pinehurst No. 2 in 1907. Then we follow the course through decades of changes, its transformation into a heavily manicured championship course, and its eventual restoration by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw to bring back much of its historic Sandhills character. Along the way, we revisit some of Pinehurst No. 2's greatest championship moments, including Payne Stewart's 1999 U.S. Open victory, Michael Campbell's 2005 win, Martin Kaymer's 2014 championship, Michelle Wie's U.S. Women's Open victory, and Bryson DeChambeau's dramatic 2024 U.S. Open victory. Pinehurst No. 2 isn't simply a famous golf course. It's a living piece of American golf history. Listen to Episode 14 of Under Par Over Time and discover how Pinehurst No. 2 became one of the most important courses in the game. Sources for today's episode are available in the show notes, along with a companion journal at underparovertime.com.

  3. Sep 8

    Episode 13 | Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026: PGA TOUR History, Schedule & Ben Hogan’s Asheville Legacy

    Professional golf is returning to Asheville, North Carolina, for the first time in more than 80 years. But the Biltmore Championship Asheville isn't actually the beginning of Asheville's PGA TOUR history. We revisit the Asheville Land of the Sky Open, an official PGA TOUR event from 1939 - 1942, and the remarkable three-year run when Ben Hogan won the tournament in 1940, 1941, and 1942. Then we bring the story into 2026 as the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville prepares to take place September 17 - 20 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, a Jack Nicklaus-designed course in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The new tournament is part of the FedExCup Fall, with a $5 million purse and 500 FedExCup points available to the winner. Sources for the episode and a companion journal are available at Under Par Over Time.

  4. Aug 25

    Episode 12 | Why Golf Courses Close in the Summer: Turf, Agronomy, and Maintenance

    Have you ever arrived at the golf course only to discover it's closed for maintenance? Or wondered why perfectly good greens suddenly have thousands of holes punched into them? In this episode of Under Par Over Time, Sammy Jo takes you behind the scenes to explore the science of golf course maintenance. Learn why golf courses close, what aeration actually does, how different turfgrasses respond to heat, and why golf course superintendents play one of the most important roles in the game. From bentgrass and Bermudagrass to moisture meters, GPS-guided irrigation, and the maintenance routines used at Augusta National and Pinehurst No. 2, discover what it really takes to keep a golf course healthy all season long. Whether you're a weekend golfer or simply curious about how championship courses stay in pristine condition, this episode offers a fascinating look at the living landscape beneath every round of golf.

  5. Aug 11

    Episode 11 | The History of the FedExCup: Why the PGA Tour Created Golf's Season Championship

    What is the FedExCup, and why did the PGA Tour create a season-long championship? In this episode of Under Par Over Time, we explore the history of the FedExCup: from Commissioner Tim Finchem's vision of creating golf's version of a postseason to Tiger Woods winning the inaugural championship in 2007. Learn how the FedExCup points system works, why Signature Events and major championships award more points, how the playoff format has evolved over the years, and why the TOUR Championship has become one of the biggest events in professional golf.

  6. Jul 28

    Episode 10 | The History of Sedgefield Country Club: Donald Ross and the PGA Tour Course That Still Challenges the Best

    Why does one of the shortest courses on the PGA Tour continue to challenge the best golfers in the world? In this episode of Under Par Over Time, we're exploring the history of Sedgefield Country Club, home of the Wyndham Championship and one of legendary golf course architect Donald Ross's greatest designs. Travel back to Scotland in 1872 to meet the young man who would become known as the father of American golf architecture before following his journey to North Carolina, where he designed one of the PGA Tour's most strategic courses. Sources used in today's episode are listed in the show notes, and you'll find a companion journal entry with additional photos, facts, and research at UnderParOverTime.com.

  7. Jul 14

    Episode 9 | Why the Wyndham Championship Matters: The History Behind North Carolina's PGA Tour Tradition

    The Wyndham Championship is much more than the final stop before the FedExCup Playoffs. Founded in 1938 as the Greater Greensboro Open, it has become one of the oldest and most important events on the PGA Tour. What began as a way to bring visitors to Greensboro, North Carolina has evolved into one of the most pressure-filled weeks in professional golf. The Wyndham Championship may be one of golf's oldest tournaments, but every August it continues to shape the future of the PGA Tour. Sources used in today's episode can be found in the show notes, along with a companion journal entry at underparovertime.com. Sources Wyndham Championship: https://www.wyndhamchampionship.com/about/tournament-history/Sedgefield Country Club:https://www.wyndhamchampionship.com/about/sedgefield-country-club/PGA Tour, Sam Byrd: https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2024/10/25/meet-sam-byrd-who-played-in-a-world-series-and-won-on-tour

  8. Jun 30

    Episode 8 |The Claret Jug: The Story Behind Golf's Most Famous Trophy

    When most people think of golf trophies, one image comes to mind: a silver jug held high above a champion's head as crowds cheer and history is made. But the Claret Jug almost didn't exist at all. In this episode of Under Par Over Time, we're diving into the fascinating history of golf's most famous trophy, from the red leather Challenge Belt that came before it to the strange series of events that caused The Open Championship to go a year without a winner. The Claret Jug is more than a trophy - it's a timeline. Every name on it becomes part of golf's story. Sources: The Open Championship The R&AYoung Tom Morris -historySt. Andrews Golf Links

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Under Par Over Time is a golf history podcast exploring the stories behind the game’s most iconic tournaments, courses, and moments. From legendary holes to unforgettable championships, the show brings golf’s past to life and explores how it continues to shape the game today. Follow along through our Journal on the website: https://www.underparovertime.com/journal

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  • Creator
    Saraceni + Co. Productions
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Saraceni + Co. Productions
  • Show Website
    Under Par Over Time