Hey everyone, welcome to episode 34. On today's episode we are joined by legendary irish sports journalist and RTE commentator Greg Allen. Greg has been a sports journalist since the 80's and has covered some of the biggest sporting events in history, including: 70+ Majors, 14 Ryder Cups, 9 Olympic Games (first one in Seoul in 1988) and Countless more athletics events and other sporting events.
This was a very special episode for us to get such a big character in the game of sports journalism and someone we have heard growing up back in Ireland. Once again big thanks to Greg for coming on the podcast. enjoy, Please follow our Social Media: Twitter: @FindersFairway - email: Fairwayfinderspod@gmail.com - IG: @fairwayfinderspod
Timestamps:
01:34 - 05:01 Love for the game but a late start
05:02 - 08:15 A natural career choice
08:16 - 10:14 First tournament, first major
10:14 - 18:23 The arrival of Tiger
18:24 - 26:04 The first visit to Augusta in 1999 and 20 times since
26:05 - 34:56 The rise of Seamus Power
34:57 - 38:20 The Irish in US Collegiate golf
38:21 - 46:00 What now for Team Europe?
46:00 - 50:55 Netflix goes golfing
50:56 - 57:55 Looking ahead to 2022 majors
57:55 - 1:16:05 - Quickfire questions
