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The Firm & Fast Golf PodcastGolf History & Heritage with David NormoyleDavid Normoyle is a respected golf historian who works closely with heritage golf clubs to harness the story telling power of their historical assets.
Over the course of our chat, David makes a case for the significance of golf heritage and history - emphasising the need for active conservation of club histories.
We look at the distinct difference between tradition and traditionalism, the role of myths and proven fact in golf culture, the danger of recency bias and how the development of a deep understanding a club's past informs and supports future direction. Our conversation...
2026-03-0549 min
Designing GolfDeep Dive: Cypress PointOn today’s episode, we dive deep into the history and architecture of Cypress Point Club, site of the upcoming 50th Walker Cup. First, Garrett speaks with David Normoyle, author of Cypress Point’s soon-to-be-published centennial book, about the history of the club. Then Garrett offers some of his own reflections on the course’s land, routing, and design features. Finally, he brings on Joshua Pettit, founder of the Alister MacKenzie Institute, to discuss a few lesser-known facts about Cypress Point’s construction. (0:00-8:35) Introduction and Personal History (10:26-51:07) Interview with David Normoyle (53:24-1:21:55...
2025-08-281h 52
The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast072 - David Normoyle on Arnold Palmer - His life & legacyIn line with the event this week at Bay Hill, Tom & Bruce speak to world renowned Golf historian David Normoyle about his work with the Palmer family on developing the legacy of Arnie and talking about his career. David is a fascinating person to talk to about the game and he offers some really fresh insights about how golf as a sport can do more to keep these stories alive! Send us a message if you liked the showIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or
2021-03-0456 min
Golfweek RaterGolfweek Rater Podcast - 2020 Year in ReviewGolfweek Rater host Thomas Dunne and fellow Rater architectural panelists Jay Blasi & David Normoyle bring you the 2020 Year in Review.
2021-01-181h 29
Q & A, Hosted by Jay NordlingerE295. On Golf and LifeDavid Normoyle is a golf historian and an altogether exceptional person. He is also an old friend of Jay’s. Recently, David went on an extraordinary journey: a 40-day car trip through COVID America. He chronicled his trip, daily. In conversation with Jay, David talks about what he saw, and a slew of other subjects as well. Enjoy a conversation between two old friends, on golf and life. Source Get full access to Onward and Upward at www.jaynordlinger.com/subscribe
2020-08-0745 minQ & A, Hosted by Jay NordlingerE295. On Golf and LifeDavid Normoyle is a golf historian and an altogether exceptional person. He is also an old friend of Jay’s. Recently, David went on an extraordinary journey: a 40-day car trip through COVID America. He chronicled his trip, daily. In conversation with Jay, David talks about what he saw, and a slew of other subjects as well. Enjoy a conversation between two old friends, on golf and life. Source Get full access to Onward and Upward at www.jaynordlinger.com/subscribe
2020-08-0745 min
The Fried Egg Golf PodcastRenovating Cal ClubFormer California Golf Club President Allan Jamieson and revered Golf Historian David Normoyle join the podcast to discuss the California Golf Club and their ambitious renovation effort in 2006. The podcast starts with an interview with Allan Jamieson discussing the politics of the club and dynamics of the club before and after the renovation. Following Allan's interview, David Normoyle joins to discuss the intricacies of the California Golf Club's history and all the aspects that went into the renovation with Kyle Phillips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-04-251h 22