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Feed The Ball

Derek Duncan
Golf Course Architecture
Golf Course Design
Golf Digest
Golf Architecture
Augusta National
Pete Dye
Australian Golf Course Design
The Masters
Tie-Ins
Apogee Club
Playability
Pine Valley
Masters Tournament
California
Pasatiempo
Gamble Sands
Mammoth Dunes
Chambers Bay
Medina Country Club
Alistair Mackenzie

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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Brett Hochstein is one of the most prominent shapers and collaborators in contemporary golf course design having worked closely with Tom Doak, Gil Hanse, Todd Eckenrode and many other designers. Most recently he was instrumental in the reconstruction... more

The evolution of Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia is one of the most interesting and mildly contentious in American golf. This episode of The Rap with Ron Prichard, who consulted at the club from 1994 to 2015, gets into the details of why.

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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

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Recent Guests

Brett Hochstein
Shaper and designer, Hochstein Design; deeply involved in Pasatiempo restoration and MacKenzie-influenced projects
Hochstein Design
Episode: 24 Questions with Brett Hochstein
Ron Prichard
Golf course architect and restoration advocate
Prichard & Associates / Aronimink restoration
Episode: The Rap: Aronimink, Heads or Tails w/Ron Prichard
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

Host

Derek Duncan
Host of Feed The Ball Podcast; Golf Digest architecture editor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 279 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 States3 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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Listeners praise the host for deep-dive, technical conversations with elite architects.
Guests consistently deliver practical, on-site insights and historical context.
Show is viewed as a masterclass in golf architecture with a balance of technical and accessible discussion.

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Apple Podcasts
#88
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#80
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#157
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#70
Italy/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#157
France/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#160
Australia/Sports/Golf

Talking Points

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24 Questions with Brett Hochstein
Q: What are you currently working on that excites you?
I'm excited about several concept plans, including a central coast project at Santa Maria Country Club and a master plan for William Land Golf Course in Sacramento, with further MacKenzie-derived possibilities at Hagen Oaks.
24 Questions with Brett Hochstein
Q: Who has been your biggest professional influence?
Tom Doak has been the most influential, due to his writings, approach, and the variety of his courses, though many others have shaped my thinking as well.
24 Questions with Brett Hochstein
Q: Describe your architectural ideals in a sentence.
I aim to create golf courses that feel at home on their site, are engaging to play, and balance fun with strategic depth, allowing for a range of skill levels to enjoy the game.
24 Questions with Brett Hochstein
Q: What did you learn from the Pasatiempo restoration project?
The key takeaway is that restoration must be grounded in evidence, with careful recreation of original forms from photographs and aerials, rather than making arbitrary changes.
24 Questions with Brett Hochstein
Q: First off, how old are you and what year did you start Hochstein Design?
I am 40 and started my own company in 2014 while working with Tom Doak, then gradually collaborating with others across California.

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A deep, technically minded exploration of golf course architecture, design philosophy, and historical restoration. Guests range from veteran shapers and architects to industry veterans, with frequent dives into restoration ethics, heritage courses, and how modern play interacts with historic contours. The conversations balance rigorous on-site realities with big-picture ideas about how courses age, adapt, and inspire the next generation of designers. A standout trait is the emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and the human energy behind world-class courses, making it a resource for peers, prospective clients, and architecture enthusiasts who crave nuanced, long-form discussions.

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1. Brett Hochstein
2. Ron Prichard
3. Joe Hancock
4. David Kahn
5. Dave Zinkand
6. Jay Blasi
7. Ran Morrissett
8. Todd Eckenrode

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