Episode 11 | The Origins of Golf | 50 Things That Changed Golf
Golf Podcasts · Oct 23, 2026 · 3K views · 26 likes
There's 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. Instagram / golfdigest Twitter https://x.com/GolfDigest Subscribe to Golf Digest on YouTube ►► http://bit.ly/golfdigestyoutubesub Grab a Golf Digest + membership ►► http://glfdig.st/mFqM50OXuv4
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