The Hole Story - Golf Podcast

Golf Stories from the People, Courses, Businesses, & Brands that make this game great! The Hole Story Podcast takes you deeper into the world of golf through the art of storytelling. Grab your clubs and tune in as the guys from BestBall and their weekly guests take you on a journey through the rich and fascinating stories of golf...one hole at a time. linktr.ee/BestBall

The Hole Story - Golf Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by BestBall, with 243 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

BestBall hosts The Hole Story - Golf Podcast, a sports show with 243 episodes published.

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  Episode #50

  The Business of Golf with David Hyland

  Aug 17, 202645 minS4

  David Hyland shares how he and his wife built The Business of Golf into a sharp, independent golf industry newsletter in less than a year. They talk about golf’s growth since COVID, why the business side of the sport is often overlooked, and how their outsider perspective has become a strength. This episode also covers David’s unlikely path into golf, the challenges of bootstrapping a weekly publication, and the response they’ve gotten from brands and readers across the golf world. https://www.thebusinessofgolf.co/ BestBall Links: ⛳️ Join the BestBall Golf Club! - https://patreon.com/BestBallGolfClub https://BestBall.com https://linktr.ee/BestBall https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays! Friends of BestBall: B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Arccos Golf - https://arccosgolf.com - Get 15% off your order The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order *Music by AlexGrohl via Pixabay

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  Episode #49

  From U.S. Amateur Champion to Golf Course Architect | The Story of John Fought

  Aug 13, 20261h 7mS4

  John Fought joins us to share the story of a remarkable golf journey—from winning the U.S. Amateur and competing professionally to becoming one of the game’s respected golf course architects. We talk about the highs and challenges of his playing career, the lessons he learned along the way, and how those experiences now shape the courses he designs. https://www.foughtdesign.net/ *Cover photo from Fought Design website BestBall Links: ⛳️ Join the BestBall Golf Club! - https://patreon.com/BestBallGolfClub https://BestBall.com https://linktr.ee/BestBall https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays! Friends of BestBall: B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Arccos Golf - https://arccosgolf.com - Get 15% off your order The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order *Music by AlexGrohl via Pixabay

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  Episode #48

  The Story of Hally Leadbetter - Golf. Media. BUNCHIES

  Aug 10, 202655 minS4

  Hally Leadbetter has built a career at the intersection of golf, media, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, she shares the story behind her journey—from growing up in the game and creating content in the golf world to launching BUNCHIES and building a brand that's bringing people together in a whole new way. It's a conversation about taking chances, embracing creativity, and discovering that your next chapter can be your most exciting yet. https://www.heyhally.com/ https://eatbunchies.com/ BestBall Links: ⛳️ Join the BestBall Golf Club! - https://patreon.com/BestBallGolfClub https://BestBall.com https://linktr.ee/BestBall https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays! Friends of BestBall: B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Arccos Golf - https://arccosgolf.com - Get 15% off your order The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order *Music by AlexGrohl via Pixabay

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  Episode #47

  The Fabric of the Presidents Cup - A Conversation with Jim Furyk and Billy Draddy

  Aug 6, 202639 minS4

  In this episode of The Hole Story Podcast, Jonathan and Robby sit down with Jim Furyk and Billy Draddy for a conversation that goes beyond the uniforms and into the heart of team golf. They talk Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup preparation, the importance of comfort and function in team gear, and how small details like outerwear and fit can have a big impact when players are competing at the highest level. Jim shares what it takes to help build a winning team culture, from pairings and preparation to camaraderie and leadership, while Billy offers a behind-the-scenes look at designing uniforms that players actually want to wear. Along the way, the group swaps stories about iconic golf apparel, memorable Ryder Cup moments, and the evolving style of the game. Whether you’re a golf fan, a gear nerd, or just love a great behind-the-scenes sports story, this episode delivers insight, personality, and plenty of good fun from two people deeply connected to the game. BestBall Links: ⛳️ Join the BestBall Golf Club! - https://patreon.com/BestBallGolfClub https://BestBall.com https://linktr.ee/BestBall https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays! Friends of BestBall: B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Arccos Golf - https://arccosgolf.com - Get 15% off your order The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order *Music by AlexGrohl via Pixabay

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  Episode #46

  The Man Who Wrote South Carolina Golf - A Conversation with Bob Gillespie

  Aug 3, 20261h 8mS4

  Few people know the story of golf in South Carolina better than Bob Gillespie. Join us as we explore his journey as an author and storyteller, the rich history of the game's greatest courses and characters across the Palmetto State, and why preserving golf's stories is just as important as playing the game itself. https://x.com/scgolfguy BestBall Links: ⛳️ Join the BestBall Golf Club! - https://patreon.com/BestBallGolfClub https://BestBall.com https://linktr.ee/BestBall https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays! Friends of BestBall: B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Arccos Golf - https://arccosgolf.com - Get 15% off your order The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order *Music by AlexGrohl via Pixabay

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