18 Majors: The Golf History Show

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18 Majors: The Golf History Show is the podcast presented by Neil Tappin and Fergus Bisset that connects you with the greatest, and often most misunderstood, stories from the history of the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 07/10/2025

    Greatest Open Championship & Who Is The Greatest Ever Links Golfer?

    In this episode, Neil and Fergus set their sights on the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. They talk about their favourite ever Opens with Fergus picking a truly magnificent duel and Neil opting for one of the great maverick wins.  They also discuss who the greatest links players have been and there's Fergus's usual quiz to test your knowledge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  2. 07/03/2025

    Golf's Master Strategist Nick Faldo & What Makes A Great Major Venue?

    In this episode, Neil and Fergus look back on the career of Nick Faldo, including his bold move to remodel his swing. They examine what made him such a formidable competitor and also look at his career as a commentator. The two also debate the merits of different major venues and highlight the ones they think are the very best. There's a quiz and healthy debate about golf's greatest 'what if' moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  3. 06/05/2025

    Greatest US Open, Simply The Best Competitor & The Sportsmanship Of Payne Stewart

    In this episode of 18 Majors, Neil and Fergus celebrate everything that makes the US Open unmissable. They look at the grittiest ever competitors and then talk through the greatest ever US Opens. SPOILER - Neil re-tells the story of Tiger's incredible Torrey Pines win in 2008 (on a broken leg!) They also pick some notable quotes from the history of the game and there's an infuriating quiz to test your knowledge!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  4. 05/29/2025

    The Great Magician Seve Ballesteros & The Open Championship

    In this episode of 18 Majors, The Golf History Show, Fergus and Neil focus their attention on the great Spaniard Seve Ballesteros. His performances at the Open Championship shot him into the public consciousness and he went on to win the Claret Jug on three occasions. This episode provides the historical context, as well as the stories, behind those popular triumphs.  They also select their best ever caddie and talk through quotes relating to Rory McIlory and the hugely accomplished Glenna Collett Vare. There's also a quiz that includes the all new cryptic section.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  5. 05/15/2025

    The Greatest Driver Of All Time & The Incredible Peter Alliss!

    In this episode of 18 Majors, Neil and Fergus discuss the players who have driven the golf ball better than anyone over the years. Having crowned the greatest ever driver, they then turn their attention to the inimitable Peter Alliss. As a commentator and a player he left a huge mark on the game - Fergus puts it all into context.  Finally, we have a say what section and the weekly quiz that will put your golf history knowledge to the test!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  6. 05/08/2025

    PGA Championship Classics!

    What is the greatest PGA Championship ever? This is the question Neil and Fergus aim to answer in this episode. In his response, Fergus tells the epic story of Gene Sarazen's monumental matchplay win in 1923 against Walter Hagen while Neil focuses on Phil Mickelson's impressive 2021 victory, at the age of 50. They also discuss the greatest ever match player in the history of the game, there's some more great quotes from the past and a PGA themed quiz to test your knowledge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  7. 04/29/2025

    The Great Walter Hagen!

    In this episode of 18 Majors, The Golf History Show, Neil and Fergus take an in depth look at the colourful life of Walter Hagen. Never one to shy away from the limelight, Hagen was one of the game's great showmen, both on and off the course. They also discuss the greatest golf swings in history and there's another tricky quiz that has Neil scratching his head! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  8. 04/24/2025

    Slammin' Sam Snead & The Greatest Golfing Style Icons

    Who is the greatest style icon in golf? This is the question that kicks off the start of this episode with Fergus and Neil debating the credentials of the likes of Arnold Palmer, Walter Hagen, Seve and Fred Couples. The main section concentrates on the career of the prolific Sam Snead. He ties the record for most PGA Tour wins and did so with a golf swing that was the envy of his peers and has been closely studied ever since. Fergus delves into the man behind the records. There is also the usual 'say what?' section and a quiz that features the amusingly tricky cryptic section! Published 24th April 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
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18 Majors: The Golf History Show is the podcast presented by Neil Tappin and Fergus Bisset that connects you with the greatest, and often most misunderstood, stories from the history of the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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