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This episode explores the life and career of Donald Ross, a prominent golf course architect from Scotland.

Sam & Tom both do some homework on Dornoch man Donald Ross, who would go on from an upbringing on the ancient Scottish links to become the most prolific golf course architect in the United States. Designing and working on over 400 courses, his journey is a fascinating one. With the US PGA taking place this week at Aronimink, it is our third instalment on biographies of some of the game’s most celebrated architects. Having studied under Old Tom Morris in St Andrews, a chance encounter with...

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