I am just finishing a 9 hour day in front of my laptop. Buiding a golf history PowerPoint and following it with an edit for the next @talkingolf history podcast on the History of Musselburgh. This podcast is insanely great! Hope you enjoy it!

For the diehards - I have released our latest episode this evening. Will promote it tomorrow, but it is already one of my personal favorites. If you love stories about underdogs, there may not be a better underdog than the Ancient Links of Musselburgh - the forgotten Open Rota course. @TheOpen @RandA @talkingolf

Editing @talkingolf history #147: THE HISTORY OF LEITH LINKS. This episode kicks off Season 8!!! Such a fascinating history…you just can’t miss this podcast of a golf course than maybe 1% of golfers know about You will have to forgive my voice - I have been under the weather for 10 days! #GolfHistory @welovehistory @BBCScotlandNews @LeithLinks_CC

133 years ago today, the great Walter Hagen was born. Hagen’s first major appearance came at the historic 1913 U.S. Open—won by Francis Ouimet—where the young professional finished T-4. From there, he was off to the races. Hagen captured the U.S. Open the very next year and went on to win 10 additional major championships, along with five Western Opens, establishing himself as the dominant professional golfer of his era. By the time Hagen was finished, he had won more professional majors than any golfer who had ever lived—a mark that stood for over 40 years until it was surpassed by Jack Nicklaus. To this day, only Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have surpassed Hagen’s professional major total—and both benefited from one additional major each year, as the Masters was founded after Hagen’s prime. The Great Haig didn’t just win. He defined what it meant to be a professional golfer. @WorldGolfMuseum @USGA @PGAChampionship @TheMasters

This past week, I had the rare privilege of spending time with the Claret Jug. For 45 quiet minutes, I studied every curve, every engraving, every glint of light that danced across its silver surface. In my mind, it’s the greatest trophy in the world. If not for the company around me, I might have cried. It was my first time holding it—truly seeing it—and feeling the weight of history in my hands. I could spend an entire day studying it. @TheOpen @RandA @WorldGolfMuseum

We currently have three exclusive SOCIETY designs that honor the rich layers of #GolfHistory, #GolfArt, and #GolfDesign: Victorian (1896) – A celebration of the 1896 US Open Golden Age (1929) – A celebration of the 1929 US Amateur Modern Renovation – Where history meets today’s craft And next? I’m exploring a piece that might be more niche, but deeply meaningful: a patch dedicated to the Lost Seth Raynor Course, reviving two of it’s vanished holes—if only on a hat. What are your thoughts?

The SOCIETY Merchandise expands its offerings with “1929!” IYKYK #GolfHistory meets #GolfArt meets #GolfDesign

Such a joy to be in St Andrews this week. The @dunhilllinks is the best fun, especially in the bars at night with celebs and tour players. Thank you @ToppingsStAs for the signing session earlier. We had a group therapy session to get over the Ryder Cup trauma. I feel much better now!

Our latest podcast, “MACKENZIE & CYPRESS POINT.” Coming soon: The History of William Flynn The History of Tom Bendelow The History Carnoustie Links

The @talkingolf history podcast proudly presents the final installment of the “LOST HISTORY OF ALEXANDER FINDLAY” with our special guest, William Casto @Phlgolfhistory. Click below to listen for free: talkingolf.fireside.fm/141 In this episode: Findlay’s role in the greatest golf trip in golf history & an examination of his golf architecture career. #GolfHistory @USGA @GolfHallofFame

Part 2 is fantastic!!!

Just a quick snap shot of the Mackenzie Course at the @21golfclub. Under 8 months until we tee it up!!!! Imagine this in the Society Auction next year:) @GolfClubAtlas @gcamagazine

With any luck the @talkingolf history podcast will be releasing a new episode on Monday: The History of Alexander Findlay one of the golfers who has been called the “Johnny Appleseed of American Golf.” His amazing story has been lost for decades but William Casto’s new book resurrects this golfing legend. A show I know you will enjoy- golfer, inventor, writer, golf course architect, and ambassador for the game.

From the (possible) first golf transfer going from Chicago to @IlliniMGolf in 1916 to the Cal-boys of 2025 @OSUCowboyGolf, there have been tons of impactful transfers in #collegegolf. Here are a Quick9️⃣! Available now @5Count4 bit.ly/44oWzZN

James Braid. Check out @SHistorians @talkingolf Podcast for why that may be the case (See Link: talkingolf.fireside.fm/137 or via usual Podcast providers)

History is so funny sometimes... The great writer Herbert Warren Wind had this to say about the state of #collegegolf - and football/basketball - over 50 years ago (1972), and here we are 🤷🏼‍♂️

The History of Oakmont CC Part 1 is a must listen prior to the playing of the 2025 US Open. This upcoming Monday we release Part 2 and dive into its championships and the great stories behind them. #GolfHistory @SHistorians

The early reviews and downloads have been stellar!!! Click the link below and listen to the History of Oakmont Country Club, Part 1 only on the @talkingolf history podcast!!! Part 1 of 3 episodes dedicated to OCC and the @usopengolf talkingolf.fireside.fm/133

Spending May 23-25th at Cedar Rapids Country Club with @DonaldRossSocie Prez @TheTsl. May have some spots open- we will see. #GolfHistory

Just released: The @talkingolf history podcast proudly presents: The History of Allan Robertson with special guest @R_McStravick. Allan was the King of Clubs, the Undefeated, the Champion Golfer in purpetuity and his story is finally being told. Click to listen for free: talkingolf.fireside.fm/128 I would also highly recommend purchasing McStravick’s book, “Allan Robertson: The King of Clubs.” If you live in North America you can now order from @AGTGolfBooks. Artwork for this episode is by @joemmcdonne11