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

Episodes

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Jun 16

    Episode 7 | The History of The Open Championship: Golf’s Oldest Major & The Origins of Links Golf

    Golf has four major championships, but only one existed before all the others. Before Augusta National. Before the U.S. Open. Before the PGA Championship. Before modern golf even looked the way it does today. In this episode of Under Par Over Time, we’re diving into the history of The Open Championship, the oldest major championship in golf. Sources The R&APrestwick Golf ClubSt Andrews LinksThe Open ChampionshipUnited States Golf Association

  6. Jun 2

    Episode 6 | The Evolution of the U.S. Open: Golf’s Toughest Major

    The U.S. Open didn’t start as the massive championship we know today. In 1895, the tournament featured just 10 professionals, one amateur, and a total purse of only $335. Today, it stands as one of the four major championships in golf with millions in prize money, global television coverage, rotating championship venues, and some of the toughest course setups in professional golf. In this episode of Under Par Over Time, we’re diving into the evolution of the U.S. Open, from its origins at Newport Country Club to the modern championship played at iconic venues like Oakmont, Pebble Beach, Winged Foot, and Shinnecock Hills. Sources United States Golf AssociationPGA TourOakmont Country ClubGolf Digest

  7. May 19

    Episode 5 | Oakmont Country Club: The Toughest Test in Golf

    There are tough golf courses… And then there’s Oakmont. In this episode of Under Par Over Time, we’re diving into one of the most demanding and respected courses in the game, Oakmont Country Club. Built in 1903 with one goal in mind—to challenge the best players in the world, Oakmont has become synonymous with difficulty. From lightning-fast greens that can exceed 14 on the Stimpmeter to over 170 strategically placed bunkers, this course doesn’t just test your swing… It tests your patience. And your mindset. We’ll explore how Oakmont was designed, why it continues to host the U.S. Open more than any other course, and what makes it so different from other venues on the PGA Tour.

  8. May 5

    Episode 4 | RBC Heritage & Harbour Town

    There’s something about watching professional golf in person that completely changes how you see the game. In this episode of Under Par Over Time, Sammy Jo takes you inside the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, a course that challenges players in a very different way than most stops on the PGA Tour. From tight fairways and some of the smallest greens on tour to the iconic tartan jacket, this tournament isn’t about power but precision. Sammy Jo also shares her personal experience attending the 2021 event with her dad, what it’s like to watch players like Dustin Johnson and Shane Lowry in person, and why this course forces even the best players in the world to think differently. Primary Sources & Tournament Info RBC Heritage Official Website & Historical Archives Pete Dye design philosophy (Golf Course Architects Association of America) Harbour Town Golf Links official course information

  9. Apr 21

    Episode 3 | The Birth of the PGA: How Professional Golf Took Shape

    Professional golf didn’t always look like it does today. In fact, it almost didn’t exist at all. In this episode of Under Par Over Time, Sammy Jo explores the origins of professional golf and how the game transformed from loosely organized tournaments into the structured system we know today. Sources & Research PGA of America: historical archives and founding recordsPGA Tour: structure, player statistics, and tournament formatUSGA: early golf governance and amateur competition contextThe Story of American Golf , Herbert Warren WindA Golf Story: Bobby Jones, Augusta National, and the Masters Tournament , Charles Price

  10. Apr 7

    Episode 2 | The Origins of Golf Bunkers: How Sheep Shaped the Game

    Before golf course architects designed bunkers as strategic hazards, they formed naturally across the windswept linksland of Scotland. In Episode 2 of Under Par Over Time, Sammy Jo explores the surprising origins of golf bunkers.....and how sheep, coastal winds, and centuries of erosion helped shape one of the most recognizable features in the game. You’ll learn: How Scotland’s linksland shaped the earliest golf coursesWhy sheep digging into sand dunes helped create early bunkersWhen the word “bunker” first appeared in the Rules of GolfWhat bunkers looked like before modern course designThe stories behind famous hazards like Hell Bunker and the Road Hole Bunker This is not a recap show. This is the story behind the game. And if you’re just joining us, Episode 1 explores the history of Augusta National and how a bankrupt plant nursery became the most iconic course in golf. Sources for this episode: Cornish, Geoffrey S., and Ronald E. Whitten. The Golf Course: Architecture, Design, Construction and Restoration. Wiley, 1993.Doak, Tom. The Anatomy of a Golf Course: The Art of Golf Architecture. Renaissance Golf Publishing, 1998.Joy, David. St Andrews: The Home of Golf. Pavilion Books.Frost, Mark. The Grand Slam: Bobby Jones, America, and the Story of Golf. Hyperion, 2004.Rules of Golf (1812), Published by the Society of St Andrews Golfers, later the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.Looking for more info? Visit our journalhttps://www.underparovertime.com/journal

  11. Apr 7

    Episode 1 | The History of Augusta National: From Plant Nursery to The Masters

    In 1931, during the Great Depression, Bobby Jones made a bold decision. He purchased a bankrupt plant nursery in Augusta, Georgia and set out to build something entirely new. That land would become Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters Tournament. In this premiere episode of Under Par Over Time, Sammy Jo explores the history of Augusta National, the vision behind its design, and how Alister MacKenzie helped shape one of the most iconic golf courses in the world. Primary Historical Sources: The Masters: Golf, Money, and Power in Augusta, Georgia – Curt SampsonA Golf Story: Bobby Jones, Augusta National, and the Masters Tournament – Charles PriceThe Spirit of St. Andrews – Alister MacKenzieOfficial & Institutional: Augusta National Golf Club – Official Masters website and historical archivesUnited States Golf Association – Historical rules and championship contextCourse Design & Architecture: Golf Course Architects Association of America – MacKenzie philosophy and course design principlesAdditional Historical Context: The Story of American Golf – Herbert Warren WindPGA Tour – Player records and Masters statistics Need additional details? Check out our website: https://www.underparovertime.com/

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About

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
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Saraceni + Co. Productions
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