Greatest Open Championship & Who Is The Greatest Ever Links Golfer?
In this episode, Neil and Fergus set their sights on the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. They talk about their favourite ever Opens with Fergus picking a truly magnificent duel and Neil opting for one of the great maverick wins. They also discuss who the greatest links players have been and there's Fergus's usual quiz to test your knowledge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Golf's Master Strategist Nick Faldo & What Makes A Great Major Venue?
In this episode, Neil and Fergus look back on the career of Nick Faldo, including his bold move to remodel his swing. They examine what made him such a formidable competitor and also look at his career as a commentator. The two also debate the merits of different major venues and highlight the ones they think are the very best. There's a quiz and healthy debate about golf's greatest 'what if' moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Greatest US Open, Simply The Best Competitor & The Sportsmanship Of Payne Stewart
In this episode of 18 Majors, Neil and Fergus celebrate everything that makes the US Open unmissable. They look at the grittiest ever competitors and then talk through the greatest ever US Opens. SPOILER - Neil re-tells the story of Tiger's incredible Torrey Pines win in 2008 (on a broken leg!)They also pick some notable quotes from the history of the game and there's an infuriating quiz to test your knowledge!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Great Magician Seve Ballesteros & The Open Championship
In this episode of 18 Majors, The Golf History Show, Fergus and Neil focus their attention on the great Spaniard Seve Ballesteros. His performances at the Open Championship shot him into the public consciousness and he went on to win the Claret Jug on three occasions. This episode provides the historical context, as well as the stories, behind those popular triumphs. They also select their best ever caddie and talk through quotes relating to Rory McIlory and the hugely accomplished Glenna Collett Vare. There's also a quiz that includes the all new cryptic section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Greatest Driver Of All Time & The Incredible Peter Alliss!
In this episode of 18 Majors, Neil and Fergus discuss the players who have driven the golf ball better than anyone over the years. Having crowned the greatest ever driver, they then turn their attention to the inimitable Peter Alliss. As a commentator and a player he left a huge mark on the game - Fergus puts it all into context. Finally, we have a say what section and the weekly quiz that will put your golf history knowledge to the test! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Majors: The Golf History Show is the podcast presented by Neil Tappin and Fergus Bisset that connects you with the greatest, and often most misunderstood, stories from the history of the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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