- 1 hour 18 minutesEpisode 11: The Origins of Golf
There are a lot of myths and legends about how the game of golf started. In this episode of "The 50 Things That Changed Golf" podcast, Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy dive deep into the various theories to discover the truth about the origin of golf. From the Netherlands to the battlefields of France, from the 13th century to the 19th century, there's a lot to cover, combined with the usual jokes, accents, awards and rabbit holes.
The 50 Things That Changed Golf podcast is hosted by Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy. Each episode dives deep into moments and events in golf history that have shaped the sport we all love. Every two weeks, join for a walk back in time, with some humor and made-up awards mixed throughout.
You can also watch 50 Things That Changed Golf on YouTube.
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23 October 2026, 4:00 pm - 1 hour 28 minutesEpisode 10: The Presidents Cup
In this episode, Shane and Jamie dive deep into the creation of The Presidents Cup. Join us in 1994 as the PGA Tour and other groups race to develop an all-new, team match play event. All the usual awards, accents, stats, facts and more.
The 50 Things That Changed Golf podcast is hosted by Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy. Each episode dives deep into moments and events in golf history that have shaped the sport we all love. Every two weeks, join us for a walk back in time, with some humor and made-up awards mixed throughout.
You can also watch 50 Things That Changed Golf on YouTube.
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23 September 2026, 4:31 pm - 1 hour 22 minutesEpisode 9: The 1983 Rebellion
In the ninth episode of “The 50 Things That Changed Golf” podcast, Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy revisit the 1983 rebellion that nearly tore professional golf apart. This is the story of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer’s battle with PGA Tour commissioner Deane Beman over the future of the Tour, a fight that helped shape professional golf for the next 40 years and has striking parallels to the game today.
The 50 Things That Changed Golf podcast is hosted by Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy. Each episode dives deep into moments and events in golf history that have shaped the sport we all love. Every two weeks, join for a walk back in time, with some humor and made-up awards mixed throughout.
You can also watch 50 Things That Changed Golf on YouTube.
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21 August 2026, 4:57 pm - 1 hour 13 minutesEpisode 8: Karsten Solheim and The Anser putter
In this episode of "The 50 Things That Changed Golf" podcast, Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy dive into a single club that had a giant impact on golf. This is the story of Karsten Solheim, the founder of Ping, and the Anser putter he designed in 1966. Full of stories, facts, accents and the usual "50 Things" awards. Enjoy!
The 50 Things That Changed Golf podcast is hosted by Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy. Each episode dives deep into moments and events in golf history that have shaped the sport we all love. Every two weeks, join for a walk back in time, with some humor and made-up awards mixed throughout.
You can also watch 50 Things That Changed Golf on YouTube.
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6 August 2026, 1:55 pm - 1 hour 29 minutesEpisode 7: Young Tom Morris: The First Tragic Superstar
When Young Tom Morris died on Christmas Day in 1875, he was just 24 years old, and his more famous father, Old Tom, would outlive him by more than 30 years. But in those 24 years, Young Tom had an incredible impact on the sport. He was golf's first celebrity, but more than that, he was the first man to prove that you could make a living—a very good living, in fact—as a touring professional. Today's top pros all descend from a lineage that started with Young Tom, who took the game out of Scotland and began the process of making it global.
The 50 Things That Changed Golf podcast is hosted by Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy. Each episode dives deep into moments and events in golf history that have shaped the sport we all love. Every two weeks, join for a walk back in time, with some humor and made-up awards mixed throughout.
You can also watch 50 Things That Changed Golf on YouTube.
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13 July 2026, 5:00 pm - 1 hour 24 minutesEpisode 6: Tiger Woods’ 2000 U.S. Open Victory
In the sixth episode of the Golf Digest podcast, 50 Things That Changed Golf, Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy travel back to the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, dominated by Tiger Woods.
The 50 Things That Changed Golf podcast is hosted by Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy. Each episode dives deep into moments and events in golf history that have shaped the sport we all love. Every two weeks, join for a walk back in time, with some humor and made-up awards mixed throughout.You can also watch 50 Things That Changed Golf on YouTube.
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16 June 2026, 3:05 pm - 1 hour 21 minutesEpisode 5: The 2004 U.S. Open
In the fifth episode of the Golf Digest podcast, 50 Things That Changed Golf, Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy travel back to the controversial 2004 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
The 50 Things That Changed Golf podcast is hosted by Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy. Each episode dives deep into moments and events in golf history that have shaped the sport we all love. Every two weeks, join for a walk back in time, with some humor and made-up awards mixed throughout.
You can also watch 50 Things That Changed Golf on YouTube.
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10 June 2026, 6:35 pm - 1 hour 58 minutesEpisode 4: John Daly
In the fourth episode of the Golf Digest podcast, 50 Things That Changed Golf, Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy travel back to the 1991 PGA Championship, won by John Daly.
The 50 Things That Changed Golf podcast is hosted by Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy. Each episode dives deep into moments and events in golf history that have shaped the sport we all love. Every two weeks, join for a walk back in time, with some humor and made-up awards mixed throughout.
You can also watch 50 Things That Changed Golf on YouTube.
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8 May 2026, 5:30 pm - 1 hour 21 minutesEpisode 3: OWGR
It's episode 3 of the "50 Things That Changed Golf" podcast and we're diving deep into the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). Join hosts Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy as they break down the amazing origin story of the rankings, the influence of Mark McCormack, how the OWGR has evolved and changed and why it has become so controversial in the modern game.
You can also watch 50 Things That Changed Golf on YouTube.
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23 April 2026, 6:14 pm - 1 hour 47 minutesEpisode 2: 2019 Masters
In episode 2 of the all-new "50 Things That Changed Golf" podcast, Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy travel back to 2019 and Tiger Woods' memorable fifth Masters victory. Relive all the drama and details of one of the most famous weeks in the history of major golf.
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31 March 2026, 6:24 pm - 2 hours 41 secondsEpisode 1: 1996 Masters
In the first episode of our new Golf Digest podcast, 50 Things That Changed Golf, Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy travel back 30 years to the 1996 Masters.
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