The History of William Flynn, Parts I & II
The Philadelphia School of Golf Architecture
What to Know About William Flynn
The History of William Flynn, Part 1 & Part II
Talkin Golf History podcast with Wayne Morrison: 6/15/2023
I recently had a two-hour conversation with the founder of the Talkin’ Golf History podcast and the Society of Golf Historians, Connor Lewis. Though Connor’s experience playing Flynn courses is limited, he has a deep affinity for Flynn’s work and was eager to learn more. That curiosity sparked an enjoyable discussion—one I hope we’ll continue again soon. Connor published the conversation in two one-hour segments, and we hope you enjoy listening.
The purpose of the podcast and the Society is to create a space where people can teach, learn, share their findings, and ask questions. Connor has deep respect for golf historians, but he wanted a society that didn’t cater only to historians. His goal was to build a community that is welcoming at its core. Today, the Society has grown to nearly 30,000 members.
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The Fried Egg podcast with Wayne Morrison: 6/15/2023
With the U.S. Open to be held at the North Course of Los Angeles Country Club, designed by Philadelphian George C. Thomas, Garrett Morrison (no relation) interviewed Wayne Morrison to discuss the Philadelphia School of Golf Architecture and its influential group of golf course architects including Thomas, A.W. Tillinghast, Hugh Wilson, George Crump, and William Flynn.
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The Fried Egg podcast with Wayne Morrison: 11/2/2021
The founder of Fried Egg Golf, Andy Johnson, asked me to join him for their first in a series of podcasts on golf course architects.
After lunch at Merion Golf Club and a tour of the East Course, his first time on those hallowed golfing grounds, we sat for an hour-long conversation on the Flynn biography, The Nature Faker with a focus on William Flynn’s extensive contributions to the sport of golf including design, construction, and agronomics. Wayne and Andy talked about Flynn’s involvement with many courses including Shinnecock Hills, Merion, Pine Valley, The Country Club, Cherry Hills, etc.
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