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This Golfing Life

This Golfing Life

著者： Dan Davies
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This Golfing Life is a series of conversations about life, golf and the relationship between the two. Join host Dan Davies as he gets to the heart of the game with an eclectic range of guests - some famous, some less so; but all of them hopelessly besotted with the most engaging, infuriating and enjoyable game ever created.Sounder ゴルフ
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  • Brian Viner: The greatest Open prank & golf’s greats up-close

    Brian Viner: The greatest Open prank & golf’s greats up-close
    2026/06/25
    Respected sports journalist and author Brian Viner joins Dan Davies to discuss a lifetime spent covering sport, his love affair with golf, and the remarkable characters he's encountered along the way. From growing up in Southport among some of the world's greatest links courses to interviewing legends such as Arnold Palmer, Seve Ballesteros, George Foreman, Richie Benaud and John McEnroe, Brian shares unforgettable stories from both inside and outside the ropes. The conversation ranges from following a teenage Seve at Royal Birkdale in 1976, to studying at St Andrews, witnessing Jack Nicklaus's legendary 1986 Masters victory, and pulling off one of the greatest golfing pranks in Open Championship history. Brian also reflects on golf's biggest personalities, the changing landscape of televised golf, the enduring magic of links golf, and why St Andrews and Southport will always hold a special place in his heart. Key themes Growing up in Southport's golfing heartland Watching Nicklaus, Watson and Seve in the 1970s Following Seve Ballesteros at Royal Birkdale in 1976 Interviewing Seve in Spain and discussing his views on modern golf Brian’s legendary St Andrews Open prank Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and golf's greatest rivalries Witnessing Nicklaus's 1986 Masters triumph The art of interviewing sporting legends The challenges of golf on television LIV Golf, Rory McIlroy and the future of the game Why Tom Watson at Turnberry remains one of golf's greatest stories Brian's favourite courses and golfing happy places Chapters/timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Brian Viner 02:00 Growing up in Southport's golfing culture 04:30 The Open Championship heroes of the 1970s 07:10 Following Seve Ballesteros at Royal Birkdale in 1976 08:50 Interviewing Seve Ballesteros in Spain 10:20 Seve's ideas for changing golf and his gamesmanship 12:30 The charisma and legacy of Seve 14:45 Why Brian chose St Andrews University 15:45 Playing St Andrews for £15 a year 16:20 The famous Open Championship impersonation prank 20:00 Becoming "David Ridley" at The Open 24:00 The sequel: repeating the prank at Carnoustie 26:00 Interviewing sporting legends for The Independent 27:00 George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard and John McEnroe 28:30 Why older sporting greats make the best interviewees 29:30 Collecting answerphone messages from famous commentators 32:00 Arnold Palmer at Bay Hill 35:00 Palmer's impact on The Open Championship 37:00 Understanding golfers through their fathers 38:30 Palmer vs Nicklaus: golf's great rivalry 42:15 Jack Nicklaus and the 1986 Masters 44:00 The greatest unseen shot in Masters history 46:00 Turning down Augusta with Jack Nicklaus 47:00 A date with Jack Nicklaus's daughter 48:00 Golf as a television sport 49:00 LIV Golf, Rory McIlroy and modern golf coverage 52:00 Tom Watson's near-miracle at Turnberry in 2009 56:00 Why following one player reveals golf's true genius 58:00 Lee Trevino and entertaining the galleries 59:15 Royal Birkdale's redesign and preserving golf history 1:01:10 Who Brian wants to win The Open 1:03:30 Brian's golfing happy places 1:04:00 Kington Golf Club and St Andrews 1:05:00 Why links golf is the ultimate golfing experience 1:06:00 Closing thoughts Links Brian Viner’s greatest sports interviews Sounder - Use Code Pod20 for 20% off your next purchase The Open Championship Official Site Dan Davies - The Sacred Acre on Substack Brian Viner links Twitter Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • David Howell: Ryder Cups, Taming Tiger & Playing with Joy

    David Howell: Ryder Cups, Taming Tiger & Playing with Joy
    2026/06/18
    Ryder Cup hero and Sky Sports commentator David Howell joins Dan Davies for a wide-ranging conversation about a pro golf career spanning three decades, the advantages of a ‘joyful’ mindset, playing in Ryder Cups, battling and beating peak-era Tiger Woods, and formative experiences alongside legends such as Seve Ballesteros and José María Olazábal. Across the episode, Howell reveals how a self-made but super smart mental approach helped him compete at the highest level, why joy and a love for the game shaped his career, and how his passion for team golf—especially the Ryder Cup—became his defining motivation. Key Themes How David Howell built a long DP World Tour career from an unconventional junior background Mental strategies used to handle pressure against world-class players Inside stories of Ryder Cup preparation and team-room dynamics Competing against peak Tiger Woods and simplifying performance goals Early career breakthrough in South Africa and self-belief development Playing with and against Seve Ballesteros and José María Olazábal Evolution of the DP World Tour and global professional golf The secrets, sounds and sensations of elite putting Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to this week’s guest, David Howell 02:05 – Broadcasting with Sky Sport and the 2025 US Open at Shinnecock 03:39 – Turning pro in 1995 & South African breakthrough 05:08 – Playing alongside Ernie Els & early belief moment 08:37 – First DP World Tour wins & career progression 09:16 – Peak Tiger Woods at HSBC Champions 11:43 – Strategy against Tiger & mindset of control 13:01 – Amateur background & peers on the rise 15:08 – No obsession with heroes: the focus on enjoyment 17:19 – Seve Trophy memories & beating Seve and Olazábal 23:09 – Ryder Cup inspiration & childhood memories (1985–1989) 25:44 – 2004 Ryder Cup debut at Oakland Hills 29:58 – Team strategy with Paul Casey 34:34 – Thoughts on Ryder Cup captaincy 37:53 – European Tour identity & Ryder Cup “DNA” 41:41 – The challenges facing the DP World Tour 52:09 – Life on tour: friendships, dinners & social culture 54:54 – Walker Cup memories & early Tiger Woods encounters 59:33 – The art of putting & short game philosophy 1:02:19 – When was David Howell happiest in golf? About the Guest David Howell is a former European Ryder Cup player with multiple DP World Tour victories and over 700 career appearances. He is also a respected golf broadcaster with Sky Sports and a senior figure within the DP World Tour. Known for his affable personality, deadly short game and fund of great stories, Howell offers one of the most candid and thoughtful perspectives in modern professional golf. Links David Howell on Twitter David Howell on Instagram Sounder Golf - use code POD20 for a 20% discount RNGC - Britain’s premier backyard golf course Dan Davies on Substack The Mini Masters in aid of Leukaemia UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Jigger Thomson: Open Heroics & Battling Leukaemia

    Jigger Thomson: Open Heroics & Battling Leukaemia
    2026/06/11
    Discover how Jigger Thomson, the tallest tour pro in world golf, burst onto the scene at the 2021 Open Championship at Royal St. George’s having overcome childhood leukaemia to reach the DP World Tour. Hear how he has recently survived his most recent battle with blood cancer and now has his sights set on a return to top-flight golf. This is an inspiring story of faith, perseverance, and a remarkable love for golf, and not to be missed. You can join Jigger at the 2026 Mini Masters in aid of Leukaemia UK on Friday June 26th at Sunningdale Heath. Details below and in the podcast. Key Topics: His breakthrough performance at the 2021 Open Championship Jigger Thomson’s early life and battle with leukaemia starting at age 7 The emotional journey through diagnosis, treatment, and remission How golf helped with mental healing during illness The significance of family support and community engagement The role of faith and spirituality in overcoming hardship His goals for returning to professional golf after his most recent battle with leukaemia The upcoming Mini Masters fundraising event for Leukaemia UK Record-breaking moments, including nine consecutive birdies he ongoing fight for a cure and advances in leukaemia treatment Timestamps: 00:00 - Introducing this week’s guest, Jonathan ‘Jigger’ Thomson 02:52 - Key moments from the 16th and 17th holes at the 149th Open 03:41 - How Jigger managed focus after the hole-in-one 04:50 - The crowd’s support and the walk down the 18th on Friday 05:53 - Walking in a surreal moment, feeling like part of a fairy tale 06:22 - Focus and mental resilience on the course during critical moments 07:41 - Jigger’s experience with backing from the crowd and his supporters 09:27 - Emotional walk on the 18th and the connection to past struggles 11:11 - Challenges on the Challenge Tour before the Open 13:45 - Family story and how childhood illness shaped his love for golf 15:01 - Recalling the diagnosis at age 7 and the emotional toll 16:02 - The return of leukemia in 2024 and its emotional impact 17:42 - The spiritual awakening and faith helping Jigger through adversity 18:53 - The physical toll of treatment and weight loss post-therapy 19:49 - The ongoing battle and future hopes for health and golf 22:07 - The importance of family, support, and faith in overcoming illness 32:14 - Physical condition after treatment and rebuilding strength 37:16 - Involvement with fundraising for leukaemia research (Mini Masters) 38:46 - Childhood influence and the importance of golf as a mental escape 40:33 - His rapid development in golf from age five onward 41:41 - Competitive amateur career highlights and early achievements 44:29 - Meaningful experiences with the England amateur team 45:28 - Fast start on the Euro Pro Tour and breakthrough victory 46:48 - Nearly winning in his first season on the DP World Tour 48:44 - Record for nine consecutive birdies 50:35 - His amateur successes and how they set the stage for professional growth 54:07 - Current health status, treatment, and golf goals for the future 57:12 - The confidence inherited from childhood perseverance and recent battles 58:50 - The desire to return to the Open and the DP World Tour 59:12 - Upcoming participation in the Mini Masters supporting leukaemia research Resources & Links: Leukaemia UK Mini Masters Golf Event Jigger Thomson on Instagram Sounder Golf Gear – Use code POD20 for 20% off Follow Dan Davies & RNGC on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 3 分
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