The Thing About Golf Podcast

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The Thing About Golf Podcast

Estimates say there are as many as 60 million golfers in the world and we all know at least some of them who are completely addicted. The question is why? Join us as we try to discover the answer to that burning question, interviewing golfers both famous - and not - on a monthly quest to solve the riddle of this maddening game.

  1. The Thing About Golf: #132 Karen Stupples

    3 DIC

    The Thing About Golf: #132 Karen Stupples

    It was a meteoric rise to fame for Karen Stupples when she claimed the 2004 Women’s British Open with a final-round 64 after opening eagle-albatross on Sunday. However, Stupples was never guaranteed to get to the LPGA, nor even play golf for a living. In fact, if she didn't hate washing dishes so much, she might have ended up doing something else entirely.Stupples talks about that and much more in this delightful chat with John Huggan.

    1 h y 11 min
  2. The Thing About Golf #131: Tim Barter

    19 NOV

    The Thing About Golf #131: Tim Barter

    There are many in the golf commentary business who add little to a broadcast, but Sky Sports’ Tim Barter is certainly not among them. From on-course interviews to breaking down golf swings, Barter is a master of multiple crafts and in this absorbing conversation with John Huggan, he tells the story of his journey to becoming regarded as one of the best in the golf broadcast business.

    1 h y 18 min
  3. THE THING ABOUT GOLF: #130 Rich Beem

    6 NOV

    THE THING ABOUT GOLF: #130 Rich Beem

    Rich Beem is one of the game’s best characters of the past 30 years and his 2002 PGA Championship win over a charging Tiger Woods remains among the most entertaining finishes to a tournament this century. John Huggan sat down with Beam recently to learn about where he came from, what it’s like to win a major, Team USA’s best chance of winning the Ryder Cup away from home and plenty more. Beem is engaging, thoughtful and eloquent and knows how to tell a good story, which all makes fo...

    1 h y 17 min
  4. THE THING ABOUT GOLF: #129 JAVIER BALLESTEROS

    22 OCT

    THE THING ABOUT GOLF: #129 JAVIER BALLESTEROS

    John Huggan sits down with Seve Ballesteros’ son, Javier, to talk life, golf, the Ryder Cup, the state of the world game and plenty more.Few golfers have made an impact on the game comparable to Seve. The Spanish magician entertained and thrilled crowds worldwide with his extraordinary skill and matador-like personality. He remains to this day one of the most popular players in history. John’s chat with Javier for episode 129 offers a fascinating and compelling insight into events and pe...

    1 h
  5. The Thing About Golf: #128 Jim Nantz

    9 OCT

    The Thing About Golf: #128 Jim Nantz

    There is perhaps no more familiar voice in the game than that of Jim Nantz, host of CBS’ golf coverage, including almost 40 years of The Masters. In this candid chat with John Huggan, Nantz reveals his journey from humble beginnings in the game to his start in broadcasting and a career so successful, he now owns a home (with its own golf hole) at the iconic Pebble Beach. Nantz is charming, funny and articulate and has a knack for telling a good story, of which he has plenty.

    59 min
  6. The Thing About Golf: #127 Peter Baker

    25 SEPT

    The Thing About Golf: #127 Peter Baker

    At the age of four, Peter Baker wrote down that he wanted to be a professional golfer. At 14, he played representative golf with the seniors. At 21, he claimed his first European Tour title and five years later - the same year he represented Europe in The Ryder Cup - he added two more.A lifetime spent in the game has taught Baker much about both life and golf. In a fascinating episode 127, he sits down with John Huggan to reflect on a 37-year career playing the game for a living.

    1 h y 12 min
  7. The Thing About Golf: #126 Richard Gillis

    11 SEPT

    The Thing About Golf: #126 Richard Gillis

    For most, golf is a passion, but for many others, it’s also a business. The golf industry is both large and diverse, ranging from tour professionals and media companies to travel and retail equipment sales. So how does the game stack up in the world of sports business and what are the similarities — and differences — to other sports? Sports business expert and journalist Richard Gillis has a duel interest in golf, both as a lifelong player and having covered the game professionally. ...

    1 h y 17 min
  8. The Thing About Golf: #125 Trevor Immelman

    28 AGO

    The Thing About Golf: #125 Trevor Immelman

    Rarely has a player sported the green jacket with such style than our latest guest and one of golf’s greatest assets, Trevor Immelman.However, there is more to the 2008 Masters champion than a pretty golf swing. The 2022 International Presidents Cup captain sits down with John Huggan to talk about his beginnings in the game, his thoughts on the Presidents Cup, the LIV/PGA Tour negotiations, where TV commentators get it wrong and much more. Immelman is one of the game’s best ambassad...

    1 h y 3 min
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Estimates say there are as many as 60 million golfers in the world and we all know at least some of them who are completely addicted. The question is why? Join us as we try to discover the answer to that burning question, interviewing golfers both famous - and not - on a monthly quest to solve the riddle of this maddening game.

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    Golf Australia
  • Años de actividad
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodios
    133
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