365 - Ian Baker-Finch

About this episode

Sam interviews 1991 Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch about his career and broadcasting experiences.

Sam sits down with 1991 Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch. A player whose name is woven into both the history of the game and the soundtrack of its most memorable moments. Best known for his remarkable victory at Royal Birkdale, Ian’s story extends far beyond that week in 1991. After his playing career, he became one of golf’s most recognisable and respected broadcasters, spending more than 25 years behind the microphone calling some of the sport’s most dramatic moments for audiences around the w...

People in this episode

Host: Sam

Guest: Ian Baker-Finch

Topics covered

• golf
• interview
• broadcasting
• sports history
• championships

Keywords

• Ian Baker-Finch
• Open Championship
• golf broadcasting
• Royal Birkdale
• sports history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Royal Birkdale

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