S2025 Ep170: Peter Nanula: The Business of Owning and Operating Golf Facilities
With Independence Day upon us, we delve deep into the business of golf, where the sustainability and survival of many facilities are often dependent upon companies such as Nanula's Concert Golf Partners.
Join Peter as we explore the dynamics of this massive part of the golf industry, right here on "Musings on Golf."
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S2025 Ep169: Chris Millard: Author of "The Shot"
It was rated by both ESPN and Golf Channel as the greatest shot in golf history, and New York Times best-selling author Chris Millard delivers a terrific new account of what led to Tom Watson's historic chip-in on the famed 17th hole at Pebble Beach that propelled him to the 1982 U.S. Open title over Jack Nicklaus.
Join Chris as he takes you on the journey that led to the moment that changed everything in golf. What a listen, and what a book, "The Shot."
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S2025 Ep168: Mark Rolfing: Recapping An Amazing U.S. Open
In covering his fourth U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Mark Rolfing of NBC Sports and Golf Channel provides great insights and perspectives on the thrilling victory by J.J. Spaun and the beatdown that the course (and Mother Nature) inflicted on the field.
Plus, Mark fondly recalls his interview with Arnold Palmer, shortly after The King played his final U.S. Open round, in 1994.
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S2025 Ep167: Bob Ford, PGA: Mr. Oakmont
The 125th U.S. Open Golf Championship begins Thursday at Oakmont Country Club, and no one knows more about the storied club than Bob Ford.
For 37 years, he was the PGA of America Head Professional at Oakmont, and he's the last host professional to make the cut in the U.S. Open (1983). This week, he will serve for the ninth consecutive year as the Official Starter for our national championship.
Come along with Mr. Ford, who has plenty to say about this beast of a course, and what it takes to have a chance to prevail on it.
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S2025 Ep166: Deane Beman: The Game-Changing Commish
The influence that Deane Beman wielded over golf for two decades cannot be overstated, and his legacy as PGA Tour Commissioner rightfully led to his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He launched THE PLAYERS Championship, formed the Senior PGA Tour (now PGA TOUR Champions), developed the TPC network of courses, grew charitable contributions from less than $1 million a year to more than $30 million, and grew the assets of the Tour from $400,000 to $260 million.
Hear what Deane has to say about LIV Golf, the current state of the game at the elite level, and what still drives him today. Plus, Scottie and Jack talk about another winning week by the World No. 1.
Musings on Golf welcomes top guests from around the world of golf to tell their unique stories and visit with Bob Bubka (The Voice of Golf) and longtime golf exec Kelly Elbin. Musings on Golf drops new podcasts on Tuesdays.
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