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TalkinGolfTGH 128: The History of Allan RobertsonI’m thrilled to introduce a podcast that has been on my mind for seven years. Allan Robertson, the King of Clubs and the original Champion Golfer, is one of golf’s most fascinating yet untold stories, until now. I’m deeply grateful to Bill Williams for igniting this journey and to Roger McStravick for bringing it to completion.
For the next hour and a half, let me borrow your ears. I promise you’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be captivated by the legend who has long waited in the shadows.
If you’re in No...
2025-03-031h 38
Fore PlayHistorical Week with Trottie & St Andrews Historian Roger McStravickStill in Scotland, we relive our experiences and look forward to the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews. Trottie joins, again, all for the better. We’ve played Carnoustie, Dundonald, Dumbarnie, Crail, Western Gailes, and traveled to St Andrews. Then we’re joined by author and St Andrews historian Roger McStravick who tells incredible stories about the course and town’s ancient history, Old Tom Morris, witches and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/f...
2022-07-122h 09TalkinGolfTGH 86: A Golf Historian's Guide to St Andrews Part 2The final half of my interview with St Andrews Golf Historian, Roger McStravick as we complete our two hour walk through the cobblestone streets of St Andrews.Support TalkinGolf
2022-07-1157 minTalkinGolfTGH 85: A Golf Historian's Guide to St Andrews Part 1We welcome back St Andrews Golf Historian, Roger McStravick to TalkinGolf History to give our listeners a walking tour of the Auld Grey Toon that will be hosting the 150th playing of the Open Championship.
A very special thanks to Monty Python and the Holy Grail for adding some much needed humor to the podcast.Support TalkinGolf
2022-06-271h 05
The Firm & Fast Golf PodcastStephen Proctor - The Long Golden Afternoon - Golf’s Age of Glory - 1864 - 1914‘With his beautiful use of language, Proctor has Bernard Darwin’s gift of bringing a moment to life. Delightful and insightful, capturing the very spirit of the age. The Long Golden Afternoon is an instant classic’ - Roger McStravick - Author & Historian
Stephen Proctor joins us today to chat about his second book, a followup to Monarch of the Green and the golfing feats of Young Tommy Morris.
The Long Golden Afternoon tells the story of the transformative generation of golf that followed the rise of Young Tom Morris - an era of sweeping change that s...
2022-06-021h 46TalkinGolfTGH 82: An Author's Journey with Stephen ProctorA fabulous interview with the man St Andrews' Golf Historian, Roger McStravick once called, "the Bernard Darwin of our times,"
My friend, golf historian and author, Stephen Proctor joins the show to talk about his new book, "The Long and Golden Afternoon," how the book connects his previous book, "Monarch of the Green" and in the process he shares his own golf history and a preview of his upcoming sabbatical walking in the footsteps of Old Tom Morris. Support TalkinGolf
2022-05-091h 17
The Firm & Fast Golf PodcastRoger McStravick - From Feathery to Forge - the evolution of golf in Scotland and beyondRoger McStravick is a man from Northern Ireland who has been based in St Andrews for over twenty years, he has, so far, won the USGA Herbert Warren Wind Book Award on two occasions, for books focussed on Old Tom Morris and the St.Andrews Road War in 1879 (a war that involved a title dispute regarding potential encroachment onto the fabled turf of the old course).
I cannot think of many other people that know as much about St Andrews, Allan Robertson, Hugh Lyon Playfair, The Open Championship, the Morris', the Park's, Jamie Anderson et al (I've...
2022-03-251h 43
TrapDraw Podcast – No Laying Up164: Favorite Golf BooksHappy Thanksgiving! This week's episode features three people with a deep passion for golf writing: Jim Hartsell (@JimHHartsell), author of "The Secret Home of Golf: The Authorized History of King-Collins Golf and the Creation of Sweetens Cove"; Stephen Proctor (@SProctorGolf), author of "Monarch of the Green: Young Tom Morris, Pioneer of Modern Golf"; and Michael Wolf (@BamaBearcat), President of 288 Sports and an avid collector of rare golf books. These three join Randy to discuss their favorite 15 golf books of all time. So if you're looking for ideas on golf books to read, or shopping for a golf lover this...
2021-11-232h 10
The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast098 - St. Andrews w/ Roger McStravickTwo time Herbert Warren-Wind award winner and St. Andrews resident Roger McStravick joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of what we all now refer to as 'The Home of Golf'. In conjunction with our film, Roger takes us through the watershed moments that have shaped the history of the links and the Auld Grey Toon, from the origins of golf right up to the 21st Century. Send us a message if you liked the showIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify...
2021-08-171h 03TalkinGolfTGH 71: The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 2In Part 2 of the Legacy of Tom Morris we start with the phenom of Young Tom Morris. We then weave through the lives of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris with our historians Roger McStravick and Stephen Proctor as we help tell this wonderful tale of two of the greatest golfers that ever lived.
Not to be missed:
Old Tom Morris' golf design work
His gift to Green Keepers
The Greatness of Young Tom Morris
and...
Perhaps two stories about these legends that you might not have known.Support...
2021-07-131h 19TalkinGolfTGH 70: The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 1TalkinGolf History presents The Legacy of Tom Morris Part 1. This is a two part podcast. Part 1 dives into the history of Old Tom Morris, his relationship with Allan Robertson, his rivalry with Willie Park and the Birth of the Open Championship.
We are joined by two golf historians, Roger McStravick of St Andrews an expert on the life of Old Tom Morris and Stephen Proctor who is an expert on the life of Young Tom Morris; together for the first time they discuss the History and Legacy of Tom Morris.
In part 2 we will dive...
2021-07-0659 min
Golfweek RaterGolfweek Rater Podcast - Roger McStravickIn this episode of the Golfweek Rater Podcast, Jim Hansen chats with golf historian and author, Roger McStravick.
2021-04-161h 05
The NCG Golf PodcastFrom the Clubhouse: How a 300-yard stretch of road sparked a civil war in St Andrews
It’s one of the best-known streets in golf – a thoroughfare thronged with spectators at the climax to an Open Championship at St Andrews. It hosts Tom Morris’ shop and the famous golf clubs that wind their way down the side of the Old Course’s 18th hole.
Walking down The Links is a pilgrimage for millions of golfers. But its construction caused a late 19th century storm that went all the way to the House of Lords.
It's the subject of a fascinating - and now award-winning - book by golf historian Roger McStravick.
He...
2021-03-0530 min
Ru Macdonald - Scottish Golf PodcastThe Life of Tom Morris with Roger McStravickRu Macdonald is joined by St Andrews based golf historian and award-winning author Roger McStravick as the pair delve deep into the life of Tom Morris. Roger’s debut book St... Read More
2020-06-2900 min
IN The Grill Room with Bob & JayZach Johnson wins The OpenZach Johnson flew under the radar all week at St. Andrews but in the end he was the one left holding The Claret Jug as the 2015 Open Champion after a 3 man playoff. Jordan Spieth's dream of winning The Grand Slam ended when he didn't make the playoff. Bob & Alex discuss and analyze The Open in detail. The Feature Interview is with Roger McStravick, St. Andrews author and historian.
2015-07-2228 min