TGH 155: Jim Hartsell on Scotland

On this episode of TalkinGolf History we are joined by author, Jim Hartsell as we discuss our love for Scottish Links and the people of Scotland. If you have ever traveled to Scotland, or have dreamed of traveling to Scotland, I think this will be a must listen pod. I ask Jim three specific questions about where to play in Scotland and his answers alone are worth listening to!Our interview is based on Jim's latest book, "A Round of Scottish Courses," which is a delightful book that will warm your heart and will inspire you on your next trip to Scotland. Buy it anywhere you buy books!

The conclusion of our popular podcast, The History of Golf in 50 Tournaments with our special guest, author Tony Dear. A wonderful podcast where Tony and I discuss and sometimes even debate which tournaments should be and are in this fantastic book. Make sure to buy a copy for yourself.Support TalkinGolf

We are proud to present the History of Golf in 50 Tournaments Part 1, with our special guest Tony Dear. Tony brilliantly takes on the task of explaining the history of the game of golf by telling us the history of 50 golf tournaments that helped define it. I have always argued that golf's majors are what marks the passing of time, but Tony helps redefine my argument and I pick an argument with Tony right off the bat in this podcast:) I think you will really enjoy this podcast - but I know you will love the book with the same title - so go buy it!Support TalkinGolf

In celebration of the upcoming 2026 PGA Championship, which is to be played at Donald Ross' Aronimink CC, we thought we would do a 2-hour dive into the history of one of the greatest golf architects to ever live. Today on our show we are talking with Donald Ross expert, Bradley Klein who will dive into the man, the myth and his legendary golf courses.Support TalkinGolf

We are joined once again by my friend, golf historian, author and Herbert Warren Wind Award winner Stephen Proctor, who is helping us kick off the Society of Golf Historians' 3rd Annual Golf Auction. We are auctioning off 30 golf courses starting Monday, April 20th and ending Sunday, April 26th with proceeds helping to fund the research on Stephen Proctor's next book on the famed golf writer, Bernard Darwin. Stephen joins the podcast to give us a bit of a preview in the man, the myth and the legend of Bernard Darwin. Check out are auction on www.ebth.com and help us raise money for this important book!Special Guest: Stephen Proctor.Support TalkinGolf

Padraig Harrington joins us for part 2 of our interview with the three time major champion. In this episode we dive into his historical year of 2008, when he claimed the Open and PGA Championship within a couple of weeks of one another. Paddy also dives into the mental side of the game in this brilliant and insightful interview. Support TalkinGolf

Part One of a Two Part Podcast with special guest, three time major champion, Padraig Harrington.Support TalkinGolf

This may go down as one of my favorite podcasts in our eight years of production - my love of all things Musselburgh goes back to my first trip to it's links nearly 20 years ago. This nine hole links has lived through the best of times and certainly the bad. We are joined by my friend, historian and author Mungo Park as he shares the delightful history of this most honest town. If you want to learn more, consider buying his book, "Musselburgh: Cradle of Golf" at Auld Grey Toon Golf BooksSupport TalkinGolf

There may not be a more important course in the world (that you havent heard of) than Leith Links - there is an argument that you can't play the game of golf without a major component of it's history. The History of Leith Links is endlessly fascinating - there are golf matches, duels, murders, kings and commoners and today on the show Mike Tucker of the Leith Rules Society joins us to shed a light on one of history's forgotten courses and the home to the rules of golf. Support TalkinGolf

Don't let the title of this podcast fool you - don't let it lull you to sleep thinking this is going to be a boring podcast about a museum. It's only a museum in the way that PT Barnum described his museum - this is a spectacle to behold and for the next hour plus, let it entertain you. What I promise you is this - like me it will surpise you and i guarantee it will make you smile.Support TalkinGolf