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The Firm & Fast Golf PodcastUnknown unknowns and the golfing road less travelled Author: Shane Derby
We're on a golfing quest of sorts, looking to increase our golfing I.Q.'s in the process. Our aim is to speak to expert guests at the intersection of golf design and construction, green keeping and history...to name but a few topics. This podcast is not about us, it's about the guests, what they know and how that can influence the sustainable future of the game of golf that we all cherish. Suspend what you know about the game of golf for a moment and join us on this journey, we promise great guests, different takes and a few laughs along the way. Many thanks for considering us for a listen! Language: en-ie Genres: Business, Golf, Management, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 79: ODG Series #8 - Discovering Donald Ross with Bradley S. Klein
Episode 79
Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
Bradley Klein joins us today to take a look at the life and times of one of Dornoch's favourite sons.... none other than Donald Ross. Over the course of our conversation we explore young Donald's early days in the Scottish Highlands and in the East Neuk of Fife under the guidance of OTM. His appointment as keeper of the green and professional at Dornoch GC and the chance visit of a well connected Harvard Professor to Dornoch in late 1898 which led to life altering opportunities in Boston and later throughout the USA. We take a look at some early projects, the Ross influence in North Carolina, a Colt collaboration at Old Elm, Seminole & the host of this years PGA Championship Aronimink in Philadelphia. We assess the importance of key associates, explore his design tendancies and how the formation of the Donald Ross Society has facilitated and assisted with restoring many Ross courses to their former glories. Many thanks for tuning in, we hope you enjoy the chat! Episode music - Nectar by Dye O Supplied under license from Epidemic SoundSpecial Guest: Bradley Klein.
