Vision vs. Legacy

Welcome to Ancestors, the exclusive podcast bringing you inside The Ancestors Invitational, where legacy meets vision and the world’s most influential leaders come together for much more than a golf tournament. In this episode, Alex Kirby is joined by Matt Lemman, CEO of Jones Sports Co., to explore what it means to honor the past while innovating for the future. Hear the inside story of Jones’ revitalization, their partnership with Ancestors, and how supporting the Evans Scholarship is transforming lives. This is a celebration of community, generosity, and the power of legacy on the course and beyond. Whether you’re drawn by the competition, the camaraderie, or the cause, The Ancestors is where traditions are reimagined and futures are inspired.Thank you to Total Family & 1916 for honoring the past and inspiring the future.

Legacy versus vision - a timeless rivalry in the spirit of golf. Welcome back to Ancestors, where the traditions of the game meet bold innovation to build a community that honors the past and inspires the future. In this episode, Dan Kallaugher and Alex Kirby reunite for season two and share exclusive insights on the upcoming Ancestors Tournament at Sand Valley: what makes this event much more than a competition, the core values driving its unique culture, and how collective generosity has started to change young lives through the  WGA Evans Scholar scholarships.  Tune in for stories of camaraderie, competition, and legacy, plus a behind-the-scenes look at event highlights, new formats, and the lasting connections forged on and off the course.Thank you to Total Family & 1916 for honoring the past and inspiring the future.

In the final pod before this year’s Ancestors event at Bandon Dunes, Dan and Alex dive into everything you need to know before arrival. From the release of tee times to the power of player bios, they cover key prep points—plus details on the silent auction and the charitable efforts behind it.The guys also share some personal course rankings, shout out supporters like Prime Capital Financial and Fore Hadley, and remind everyone (with love) to please, don’t forget your putter.Thank you to Total Family & 1916 for honoring the past and inspiring the future.

In this episode, Alex and Dan introduce the Vice Captains of Team Vision and Team Legacy as they gear up for the 2025 Ancestors Tournament. They talk about team strategy, the launch of the team stores, Ancestors Silent Auction, how gambling will work this year, and why playing slow is the easiest way to get uninvited.2025 orders must be placed before June 20, 2025.  Thank you to Summit Brands, the official apparel provider of Ancestors.Ancestors ApparelTeam LegacyTeam VisionRules & Gambling Updated in Tournament BookThank you to Total Family & 1916 for honoring the past and inspiring the future.

Legacy or Vision—what drives us forward? The minds behind Ancestors, Dan and Alex, wrestle with this timeless question in the debut episode. They share a first look at the 2025 Ancestors gathering and introduce the captains and vice-captains leading what promises to be a legendary event.Hit play to hear the first ripples of something unforgettable.Thank you to Total Family & 1916 for honoring the past and inspiring the future.