Shows
Sports Innerview with Ann LiguoriSports Innerview - September 12, Hale IrwinAnn talks to Hale Irwin about the first of his three US Open titles, ‘the Massacre at Winged Foot’ in 1974, which he won with a score of +7. Hale talks about what made Winged Foot play so brutal and the players he thinks will contend at the 2020 US Open. He also talks about a new multi-channel digital platform he’s involved with called Keeler1930.2020-09-1217 min
Sports Innerview with Ann LiguoriSports Innerview 09/12/2020 - Hale Irwin, Mardy FishAnn previews the women’s US Open tennis final; talks with 3-time US Open champ Hale Irwin as he recalls his first US Open win in 1974 at Winged Foot and shares what made the course so brutally difficult, as well as the players he thinks will contend at the 2020 US Open and he talks about a new multi-channel digital platform he’s involved with called Keeler1930. Ann also replays a conversation she had with tennis star/golfer Mardy Fish.2020-09-1254 min
Shane O On the RadioKeeler1930 - Sandy LyleNew member of Keeler1930, Sandy Lyle, sat down to chat with Shane O’Donoghue at the 2017 Masters Tournament. An impromptu interview, it also featured his fascinating ‘caddy,’, Esteban Toledo, whose own back story is utterly fascinating.
Lyle won the 1985 Open Championship, the 1987 Players Championship and the 1988 Masters Tournament.
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(C) Niche Communications Ltd 20172020-08-0900 min
Shane O On the RadioKeeler1930 - Ian WoosnamIan Woosnam famously won the Masters Tournament in 1991. It was to be his crowning achievement and he achieved it having just ascended to World No.1
In 2017, Woosnam and his closest friends sat with Shane O’Donoghue on the back lawn of Augusta National, near the first tee and the chat revolved around Woosnam’s extraordinary golfing achievements and his upcoming induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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(C) Niche Communications Ltd 20172020-08-0200 min
Shane O On the RadioKeeler 1930 - Kaye KesslerAt the 2017 Memorial Tournament, Shane O’Donoghue interviewed legendary scribe, Kaye Kessler.
Kaye witnessed Jack Nicklaus’ first ever lesson in golf, as a 10 year old in 1950 at his local club, Scioto Country Club.
Nobody has covered the career of Jack Nicklaus more than Kaye Kessler. Aged 93 at the time of the interview, his recall was amazing and his trained journalistic brain as sharp as ever.
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(C)Niche Communications Ltd 20172020-07-2600 min
Shane O On the RadioShane Lowry: A Moment in Time12 months on from a memorable Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Shane Lowry’s defence has been put on hold, due to the Global Pandemic.
His talent as a links exponent first received worldwide attention when he captured the Irish Open on the European Tour in 2009, as an amateur. He was only 22. It was a indication of what was to become for the gifted golfer from Clare in County Offaly.
In this podcast, Niche Media digs out one of its first podcasts, which was recorded on the evening of Lowry’s spectacular win over the Baltray links at County Louth Golf Club...2020-07-1900 min
Shane O On the RadioKeeler 1930 - Dame Laura DaviesElected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in a memorable ceremony at St Andrew’s, Laura Davies is the most successful woman professional that Europe has ever produced.
Four major victories, including the 1987 US Women’s Open at age 23, Davies recorded 87 professional wins in total during a remarkable career.
In this Keeler1930 podcast interview, Davies reveals her struggles with Dyslexia and a fear of speech-making which ran in tandem with a stunning golf game that saw her burst onto the professional scene in 1985 with remarkable results.
What a story, and what a woman.
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Shane O On the RadioKeeler 1930 - Gary PlayerIn 1960, the reigning Open Champion, Gary Player set a new course record at Portmarnock Golf Club, in the first round of the Canada Cup.
Exactly 60 years later, Mr.Player joined Shane O’Donoghue for a chat about the round, his recollections and of course, the broader landscape of global golf, COVID-19 and with more than a few poignant pieces of music thrown in for good measure.
Gary Player become only the third professional to achieve the modern career Grand Slam. 9 majors in total in three decades. 160 professional wins, globally, and 9 Senior Majors. He turns 85 in November, 2020. The man is truly bi...2020-07-0500 min
Shane O On the RadioKeeler 1930 - Hale IrwinAs part of the Keeler1930 project, Hale Irwin joins Shane O’Donoghue from his home in St Louis to talk about his life, his golf, his wife and family.
It’s the beginning of a journey of discovery featuring the game’s greats. Hale Irwin is one of the game’s greatest players, winning three US Open Championships, two US Senior Opens and became the most dominant Over 50’s golfer in history.
A star footballer in University, he was an all-round athlete with many prospects, but it was golf that suited his personality and desires best. He got his PGA Tour card...2020-06-2800 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio Ep 9 - David GrahamInducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2015, Australia’s David Graham was one of the game’s greatest golfers, emulating Ben Hogan by winning majors at Oakland Hills (1979 PGA Championship) and at storied Merion Golf Club (1981 US Open).
His win at Merion is notable by his imperious play during the final round where he hit every green in regulation, overturning a 3 stroke deficit to win by 3, in shooting a 67 and earning the praise of Hogan himself, who called to offer his congratulations.
Graham was the first Australian to win the US Open. He won 37 times as a professional, and...2020-06-2100 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio - Ep 8 (Joel Sjöholm)One of the most colourful characters in the game of golf, Joel Sjöholm is also one of the most endearing, engaging and truthful men in the sport.
Born in Santiago, Chile in 1985, he was adopted by a Swedish family at 3 months old.
His story is an inspirational one. Full of ups and downs. Full of honesty about his place in life; his wants and needs; his love of family and, that special woman who is his greatest inspiration.
Shane O’Donoghue gets the backstory to a fascinating man, after the conclusion of his fourth and final round at the Oma...2020-06-1400 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio Ep 7 - Jimmy Bruen Tribute Part 6A newborn when her Dad, Jimmy Bruen won the first post-war Amateur Championship at Royal Birkdale in 1946, Rosemary Bruen and her brother David join Shane for this concluding part of the 6-part series, detailing the family life and extraordinary golfing achievements of her parents, Jimmy and Nell Bruen.
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Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio Ep 7 - (Jimmy Bruen Tribute Part 5)In Part 5 of this Centenary Celebration of the life and extraordinary golfing times of Ireland’s first superstar of Irish golf; Shane O’Donoghue speaks with some of Munster and Cork’s finest golf ambassadors at Walker Cup and Curtis Cup level about Bruen, his wife Nell and their incredible family involvement in golf. Mixing music with first hand accounts, a clearer picture emerges of a special family, led by a gifted golfer of integrity and determined commitment to his sport, which inspired a nation to excel in the decades that followed.
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Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio - Ep 7 (Jimmy Bruen Tribute Part 4)Part 4 of our Jimmy Bruen Centenary Special. The Corkman is remembered by a galaxy of Irish and international golf folk, who knew him, played with him and admired his breath-taking skills, which made him a household name in global golf during the 1930’s and 1940’s. All interviews are owned by Niche Media (c). Any and all unauthorised use or broadcast of the material contained herein will be in breach of copyright.2020-05-2500 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio Ep 7 - (Jimmy Bruen Tribute Part 3)In Part 3, Shane discusses the Bruen magic with R&A legend Sir Michael Bonallack; Irish boy wonder Norman Drew and former Irish Open Amateur champion and President of the GUI in 1994, Ian Bamford.2020-05-1500 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O The Radio - Ep 7 (Jimmy Bruen Tribute Part 2)Shane O'Donoghue continues his celebration of Ireland's first superstar of golf, Jimmy Bruen.
In the company of some of Ireland's greatest golf people; Boy wonders, Ryder Cup heroes, Golf writers and ambassadors of Irish Golf, the exploration of what Bruen meant to the whole island and golf worldwide is teased out.2020-05-1200 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio - Ep 7 (Jimmy Bruen Tribute Part 1)Ted Higgins, former Head Pro at Ballybunion and Director of Golf at Faithlegg Golf and Country House, speaks of his affection for Jimmy Bruen. Ted's Great Grandfather, Jack Higgins, was was Bruen's coach at Cork Golf Club, Ted was his No.2 caddy as a child and later Senior Cup and Barton Shield team-mate.2020-05-1000 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio - Ep 6 (Ray Latchford)Ray Latchford's love of golf has given him the most colourful of lives.
Bagman for some of Ireland's most talented professional golfers; 'Latchy" has witnessed, first-hand, some of our country's most imprtant golfing successes, and remained friendly and well liked in equal measure. A class act and a Clontarf man, born and bred.2020-05-0300 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio - Ep 5 (The Bagmen)Shane & the caddies.2020-04-2600 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio - Ep 4 (James Sugrue)Shane O On The Radio - Ep 4 (James Sugrue) by Keeler19302020-04-1900 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O on the Radio - Ep 3(Never Met A Stranger - A Tribute To John O'Leary - Part 3)Shane O on the Radio - Ep 3(Never Met A Stranger - A Tribute To John O'Leary - Part 3) by Keeler19302020-04-1000 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O on The Radio - Ep 3 (Never Met A Stranger - A Tribute To John O'Leary - Part 2)Shane O on The Radio - Ep 3 (Never Met A Stranger - A Tribute To John O'Leary - Part 2) by Keeler19302020-04-0700 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio - Ep 3 (Never Met A Stranger - A Tribute To John O'Leary - Part 1)Shane O On The Radio - Ep 3 (Never Met A Stranger - A Tribute To John O'Leary - Part 1) by Keeler19302020-04-0600 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio - Ep 2 (Peter Alliss)Shane talks to the legendary Peter Alliss2020-03-2900 min
Shane O On the RadioShane O On The Radio - Ep 1 (Maiden Voyage)Shane introduces the podcast and talks with a variety of guests, including Judy Rankin and Juli Inskter, Maria Dunne plus Enda Bolger.2020-03-2200 min