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  • Episode 66: ODG Shorts - AB Babington Part 3 - Harry Shapland Colt at Royal Portrush

    Episode 66: ODG Shorts - AB Babington Part 3 - Harry Shapland Colt at Royal Portrush
    May 7 2025
    In this episode Sir Anthony details the modernisation of the Royal Portrush Links under the combined efforts of HS Colt, JSF Morrison, Franks Harris, ABB & Hugh McNeill. Many thanks for tuning in. Episode music supplied under licence from Epidemic Sound A Single Dance - Jon Bjork
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    32 m
  • Episode 55: Trailer for The Ancient Arts of Golf with Iain Forrester

    Episode 55: Trailer for The Ancient Arts of Golf with Iain Forrester
    Jan 8 2025
    Iain Forrester is a Scottish Golf Professional who has been based in The Netherlands since 1988. He joined me recently for an extensive chat about Hickory Golf, Golf in the Netherlands and his life in golf. This is a story he forgot to tell us, thankfully I managed to press record again before we ended our time together. The preceding conversation was most enjoyable and will be released over the coming days... keep an eye out for it! If you're enoying the pod, I would be very grateful if you could submit a review on your podcast hosting platform of choice. It really would be appreciated. Trailer sound track supplied under licence from Epidemic Sound Earthbound (Instrumental) by Victor Lundberg Special Guest: Iain Forrester.
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    4 m
  • Episode 29: New Series on Dutch Golf... Releases tomorrow... Advance Bonus Content

    Episode 29: New Series on Dutch Golf... Releases tomorrow... Advance Bonus Content
    Sep 17 2023
    We are releasing a new format docupod series tomorrow which will take a deep dive into golf in the Netherlands. This snippet was too good to leave out so I have included here as sneak peak of my recent chat with Mike Clayton...sage advice as to why you should consider a golf trip to the Netherlands, Belgium & France. I hope you enjoy tomorrows release. Special Guest: Mike Clayton.
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    4 m
  • Episode 65: ODG Shorts - A.B. Babington Part 2 - Early Days at Portrush

    Episode 65: ODG Shorts - A.B. Babington Part 2 - Early Days at Portrush
    Apr 29 2025
    In this episode of the continuing series, we learn about Sir Anthony's early golfing days on the North Coast of Portrush. He also covers the consequential matters of extended tenure, security and opportunity that access to additional golfing grounds to the east of the town afforded the wider membership. The thorny history of Sabbatarianism also raises its head through a golfing lense as he teases out how this matter was resisted, debated and resolved over the course of the mid 1920's. Many thanks for tuning in. Episode music supplied under licence from Epidemic Sound A Single Dance - Jon Bjork
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    18 m
  • Episode 64: ODG Shorts - A.B. Babington Part 1 - Trinity & Dollymount

    Episode 64: ODG Shorts - A.B. Babington Part 1 - Trinity & Dollymount
    Apr 21 2025
    Over the course of the next number of short episodes we wilI take a look at another character that influenced the early development and growth of golf in Ireland. Anthony Babington was a native of Co. Derry, educated at Glenalmond in Perthshire and Trinity College Dublin. Babington was introduced to golf at Lisfannon in Donegal and Royal Portrush. He was a scratch player of some repute, competing extensively in the elite national amateur championships of the day. However, it was in the administration of the game that he really excelled, influencing golf at Trinity College, Dollymount, Portrush, Belfast and beyond. Through the medium of his recently uncovered memoirs and historical writings I'm pleased to introduce you to the long golfing life of A.B. Babington and the positive influence that he brought to bear throughout the island of Ireland. I hope you enjoy his recollections! Many thanks for tuning in. For more information on the history of Ireland please click here (https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KuVh/) for a link to The Empire podcast referenced in this epiosde. Please see episodes 236 - 246 which relate to same. Episode music supplied under licence from Epidemic Sound A Single Dance - Jon Bjork
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    15 m
  • Episode 63: Chris Breen - Superintendent at Rosapenna Golf Resort

    Episode 63: Chris Breen - Superintendent at Rosapenna Golf Resort
    Apr 8 2025
    Chris Breen has been the Superintendent at Rosapenna Golf Resort since 2019. A recent trip to Downings enabled us to sit down for a chat that we've been meaning to have for the past 12 months or so. We take a look at how he's ended up back home in Donegal overseeing the 63 hole, 1200 acre property. The importance of getting "your homework right" from a course setup perspective. How an easterly wind is less than optimal for growing grass early in the season. Why he's not praying for rain.... just yet. Grass paths and golfer expectations. The many changes that have occurred at the resort over the past 6 years and much more. Many thanks to Chris for his time, we hope you enjoy the listen. Episode music supplied under license from Epidemic Sound Shoreline Serenade - Dye O.1.1 Special Guest: Chris Breen.
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    1 h y 28 m
  • Episode 62: ODG Shorts - Thomas Gilroy - an evangelist of golf

    Episode 62: ODG Shorts - Thomas Gilroy - an evangelist of golf
    Mar 29 2025
    Thomas Gilroy contributed greatly to the growth of the game of golf in Ireland over the period from 1885 to 1895. During his time in Ireland he was recognised as the best player in the country, holding a handicap between scratch and +6. Gilroy was a founding member at Dollymount, Portrush, Mornington & Baltray. A serial winner and course record setter, he spread the gospel a gift from Scotland. I hope you enjoy his story! Many thanks for tuning in. Episode music supplied under licence from Epidemic Sound Sweet Embrace (Instrumental Version) - Go For Howell
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    26 m
  • Episode 61: ODG Shorts - Michael 'Dyke' Moran of Dollymount

    Episode 61: ODG Shorts - Michael 'Dyke' Moran of Dollymount
    Mar 15 2025
    In celebration of St. Patricks Day it seemed fitting to feature the story of Michael Moran (1886-1918). To this day, Moran, holds the record for the number of wins in the Irish Professional Golfers Championships. That he did this all before turning 27 is all the more remarkable. His story is indelibly linked to that of my home club at Dollymount, I hope you enjoy the story. Thanks for tuning in and Happy St. Patricks Day! Episode music supplied under licence from Epedemic Sound I Want You to Stay/Victor Lundberg (Instrumental Version)
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    20 m
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