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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
Alistair Mackenzie
Medina Country Club
Gamble Sands
Mammoth Dunes
Benjamin Warren
Sustainability In Golf
Tom Doak
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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Martin Ebert is one of the founding partners, along with Tom Mackenzie, of Mackenzie & Ebert, arguably the top golf design firm in Europe. Ebert has been the lead consulting architect, with Mackenzie, for most of the Open Championship courses as well... more

Jerry Pate burst into the golf world when he won the 1976 U.S. Open at Atlanta Athletic Club in just his second year on tour. From 1976 through 1982 when he won the first Players Championship held at the new Pete Dye-designed TPC Sawgrass he was one ... more

Trey Kemp has been one of the most active and influential figures in public and municipal golf design in Texas for over 15 years. He spent much of that time working with John Colligan and now has his own firm, continuing to improve public courses whi... more

Lost Rail Golf Club

Bill Kubly is one of the OG’s in golf course architecture. He’s the founder Landscapes Unlimited, of one of golf’s most prominent course construction companies (opened in 1976), and has had a hands-on, up front view of the profes... more

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Recent Guests

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
Bill Kubly
Founder of Landscapes Unlimited, a major golf course construction company.
Landscapes Unlimited
Episode: Episode 94: Bill Kubly
Riley Johns
Golf course designer and associate of Coore & Crenshaw
None mentioned
Episode: Salon Vol. 31, ft. Riley Johns
David Owen
Author of 'The Making of the Masters', extensive experience with Augusta National
Author
Episode: The Rap: Augusta Agonistes
Ron Whitten
Golf architecture writer and designer, former Golf Digest editor.
Golf Digest
Episode: The Rap: Augusta Agonistes
Michael Croley
Writer and author, teaches creative writing at Denison University
Denison University
Episode: Episode 93: Michael Croley
Ian Baker-Finch
Former professional golfer and current CBS Sports broadcaster
CBS Sports
Episode: Feed the Ball Salon Vol. 30, ft. Ian Baker-Finch
Chet Williams
Texas-based golf course architect
Chet Williams Design
Episode: Episode 92: Chet Williams

Host

Derek Duncan
Host of discussions on golf course design, architecture, and the interplay of aesthetics in the golfing experience. He is also the architecture editor at Golf Digest, lending authoritative knowledge to the podcast.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 266 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 Statesa year 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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The strong emphasis on golf history and architecture appeals to serious golf aficionados and industry professionals, making it a standout in its niche.
Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge shared by the host and guests, often remarking on the podcast's insightful exploration of golf course architecture.
Feedback highlights the engaging interview format and the host's ability to elicit valuable insights from guests, enhancing the listener's understanding of the subject.

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Apple Podcasts
#42
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#71
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#79
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#50
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#97
Germany/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#14
China/Sports/Golf

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Salon Vol. 31, ft. Riley Johns
Q: Riley, what's the best environment you've ever worked in for a golf course?
Montana at Crazy Mountain Ranch, where I can bring my family and enjoy the surroundings while working.
The Rap: Augusta Agonistes
Q: How were you able to write the book 'The Making of the Masters'?
I was initially commissioned to write a small biography of Clifford Roberts but it expanded into a much more comprehensive project.
The Rap: Augusta Agonistes
Q: Do you still get excited this time of year when the Masters comes around?
Yes, it always seems like the first day of spring is Masters time for me.
Episode 93: Michael Croley
Q: What did you see last year that really kind of switched you on?
Michael talks about his experiences at various golf courses, especially highlighting Old Barnwell, Lido, and Pinehurst No. 10 as courses that stood out to him for their unique features and artistry.
Feed the Ball Salon Vol. 30, ft. Ian Baker-Finch
Q: How challenging or easy was it to transition into golf broadcasting?
Ian describes the transition as difficult at first but ultimately enjoyable; he learned on the job while working as an analyst.

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Focuses on golf course design and architecture, featuring in-depth conversations with prominent figures in the industry, including architects, designers, and former professionals. Topics explore historical and contemporary practices, management issues in public and private golf, and various aspects of course design, including aesthetics, environmental considerations, and the emotional impact of architecture on the game. Episodes often blend expert insights with personal anecdotes, providing listeners with both educational content and an engaging narrative about the evolution of golf courses.

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Feed The Ball launched 8 years ago and published 132 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Feed The Ball include:

1. Martin Ebert
2. Jerry Pate
3. Bill Kubly
4. Riley Johns
5. David Owen
6. Ron Whitten
7. Michael Croley
8. Ian Baker-Finch

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