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Feed The Ball

Derek Duncan
Golf Course Design
Golf Course Architecture
Golf Digest
Golf Architecture
Australian Golf Course Design
Pete Dye
Playability
Apogee Club
Medina Country Club
Alistair Mackenzie
Mammoth Dunes
Gamble Sands
Benjamin Warren
Tom Doak
Sustainability In Golf
Old Barnwell
Shady Oaks
Sand Belt Style
Graybowl
David Mclay Kidd

In the Feed the Ball podcast, Golf Digest architecture editor Derek Duncan discusses golf course design, architecture, aesthetics and other topics with golf course architects and other luminaries of the game.

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Latest Episodes

Joe Hancock is one of the OG’s of golf course building and shaping, and has worked with the profession’s greatest architects. The list of courses’s he’s helped build is staggering. He joins Jim Urbina and Derek Duncan to discuss how Mike DeVries pull... more

Architect David Kahn of Jackson Kahn Design comes back to the podcast to update us on his twin daughters afflicted with juvenile Batten disease and the 2026 Take a Swing Fore Batten auction. He also sits in the spotlight to answer questions about the... more

Golf course designer Dave Zinkand joins Derek Duncan on the Feed the Ball podcast to talk about his work at Bandon Trails and Bandon Preserve with Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, what “sympathetic restoration” looks like to him, what Harry Colt and Tom ... more

Jim Urbina returns to the podcast, this time back in the guest chair, for a free-flowing discussion about the proliferation of bunkers in contemporary design, the sameness of courses now, whether designers and developers are pushing a vision or emula... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Hancock
Golf course shaper and construction specialist
Independent shaper/consultant (noted for design-build collaborations)
Episode: Salon Vol. 32, ft. Joe Hancock
David Kahn
Golf course architect; partner at Jackson Kahn Design
Jackson Kahn Design
Episode: 24 Questions with David Kahn
Dave Zinkand
Golf course designer and former associate of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.
Zinkand Golf Design
Episode: 24 Questions with Dave Zinkand
Jay Blasi
Golf course architect known for his work on Chambers Bay and other public courses.
Jay Blasi Design
Episode: 24 Questions with Jay Blasi
Ran Morrissett
Golf course architecture expert and founder of Golf Club Atlas
Golf Club Atlas
Episode: Episode 99: Ran Morrissett
Todd Eckenrode
A prominent golf course architect and expert in California golf design.
Episode: Episode 98: Todd Eckenrode
Tyler Rae
A premier golf course designer with expertise in restoration and renovation of historic courses.
Episode: 24 Questions with Tyler Rae
Martin Ebert
British golf course architect known for notable renovations and golf course design.
Mackenzie & Ebert
Episode: Episode 97: Martin Ebert
Jerry Pate
Former PGA Tour player and golf course designer
Episode: Episode 96: Jerry Pate

Host

Derek Duncan
Host of Feed The Ball Podcast, focused on golf course architecture, design, and history.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 278 ratings
  • Best Golf Architecture Podcast There Is

    If you’re seriously interested in learning about the principles of golf course design, discussed by the the most important people in the industry, this is currently the #1 podcast on the topic. All killer, no filler.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jmac212
    United States2 years ago
  • Golf..yep

    Derek’s interviews are brilliant at drawing out the detail from the subject and discusses Architecture, Management and Historical and facts from the players on the ground putting it together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. Lawry
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great golf architecture podcast

    Derek is very well versed in golf course architecture and has great guests on. If you are interested in learning about golf course architecture, this is a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Travismathew
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast⛳️

    I just love this podcast. Such great conversations about a variety of golf architecture subjects by so many interesting people in the field. Derek is a super interviewer and I enjoy his knowledgeable input also.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shoe2222
    United States2 years ago
  • Great golf architecture podcast

    Feed the Ball is the best podcast for thought-provoking in-depth discussion on all aspects of golf course architecture. Excellent range of topics and guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Griffin_Golf
    United States3 years ago

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Thoughtful, in-depth conversations on golf architecture with elite guests
Strong interviewer with broad knowledge of golf history and design
A must-listen for architecture/history nerds in golf
Long-form format with deep dives that appeal to serious enthusiasts
Excellent range of topics and guests, with insightful takes on both design and heritage

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Apple Podcasts
#122
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#131
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#180
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#42
Italy/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#101
Germany/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#102
France/Sports/Golf

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Salon Vol. 32, ft. Joe Hancock
Q: Where are you from and how did you get into golf?
Joe recounts a hometown start in Michigan, early hands-on work at a family course, and how meeting Mike DeVries launched his shaping career, with on-site learning shaping his approach to greens and bunkers.
24 Questions with David Kahn
Q: Why do you resist copying or replicating classic holes or templates?
Replicas feel like shortcuts and are hackneyed; original ideas honor golf as art and push the sport forward rather than looking backward.
24 Questions with David Kahn
Q: What are you best known for in your portfolio?
The Dunes Course at MPCC and the Bad Little Nine at Scottsdale National are repeatedly cited as signature works that showcase our bold, nontraditional approach.
24 Questions with David Kahn
Q: What year did you and Tim officially create Jackson Kahn Design?
We started Jackson Kahn Design in 2009 after leaving Tom Fazio's firm and experiencing the downturn; the partnership has continued for 17 years with a focus on bold, design-forward projects.
24 Questions with Jay Blasi
Q: What do you want to have accomplished by the time you settle down your career?
Jay hopes to build new golf courses in various locations globally and to have played all the courses he worked on with his son.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Feed The Ball

What is Feed The Ball about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive show focused on golf course architecture, design, and the history behind notable courses. Conversations center on design philosophy, restoration and renovation, and the evolving demands of players and clubs, often featuring leading practitioners in golf course architecture, landscape construction, and golf course history. Listeners can expect in-depth technical discussions, thoughtful storytelling about iconic courses, and nuanced takes on how heritage and modern playability intersect. The show stands out for its long-form, expert-led explorations with a rotating roster of renowned architects and industry insiders, offering both instructional insight and rich contextual narratives for anyone obsessed with thebuilt environment of... more

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Recent guests on Feed The Ball include:

1. Joe Hancock
2. David Kahn
3. Dave Zinkand
4. Jay Blasi
5. Ran Morrissett
6. Todd Eckenrode
7. Tyler Rae
8. Martin Ebert

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