About this episode

This episode explores the history of golf course architect William Flynn and his legacy.

Episode #144 tells the story of the underappreciate golf course architect, William Flynn- who's early history was, in many ways, stolen from him. Thanks to our guest, Wayne Morrison and his sleuthing much of Flynn's true legacy has been recovered and restored. Wayne not only covers William Flynn's history, but towards the end of episiode #1 he shares the three public and three private Flynn designs that people must play to appreciate his genius. To learn more about William Flynn, consider joining the William Flynn Society. You can learn more at www.williamflynnsociety.com Support TalkinGolf

People in this episode

Guest: Wayne Morrison

Topics covered

• golf course architecture
• William Flynn
• golf history
• legacy
• design

Keywords

• William Flynn
• golf course architect
• golf history
• Wayne Morrison
• designs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: William Flynn Society

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