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“If you’re seriously interested in learning about the principles of golf course design, discussed by the the most important people in the industry, this is currently the #1 podcast on the topic. All killer, no filler.”
Jmac212 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/24
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“Derek’s interviews are brilliant at drawing out the detail from the subject and discusses Architecture, Management and Historical and facts from the players on the ground putting it together.”
S. Lawry via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/25/24
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“Derek is very well versed in golf course architecture and has great guests on. If you are interested in learning about golf course architecture, this is a great podcast.”
Travismathew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
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“I just love this podcast. Such great conversations about a variety of golf architecture subjects by so many interesting people in the field. Derek is a super interviewer and I enjoy his knowledgeable input also.”
Shoe2222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/23
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“Feed the Ball is the best podcast for thought-provoking in-depth discussion on all aspects of golf course architecture. Excellent range of topics and guests.”
Griffin_Golf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/23
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“The best architecture golf podcast out there. Filled with great interviews and insight by the best names in golf design an architecture.”
Vermont golfer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/22
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“My favorite golf architecture podcast. Derek does a great job.”
Brent. 10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
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“These podcast cover a wide variety of interviews covering differences of opinion within golf architecture. The best information out there and by far the widest variety of speakers.”
rburleso via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/22
“Derek combines his own fruitful insight with ELITE experts in the field. A must listen for golf architecture/history enthusiasts!!! Can’t recommend more highly!”
Golf4L via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/21
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“Great content, in a conversational format with deep dives featuring some of the leading architects in the game. They strike a great balance between speaking about the profession in technical terms and striving to keep the subject matter accessible for the layman.
Time spent listening to these...”Read full review »
MD58! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/21
“Love the content guys!!!!!”
MrScubasteve via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/21
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“Love the interviews and inside information. As well as the history. Would love to see this come out weekly.”
Horn607 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/20
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“Oh my I am easily caught up in this work!!! A great share of your time!! So very interesting!!!”
ScheibelS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/20
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“Love your show. When you discuss golf courses, please remember to mention the name of the city and state where the courses are located. Sometimes, I’ve never heard of the course, but I’m trying to learn! Thanks”
T Hooper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/20
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“Derek Duncan is providing the best golf architecture education across any media. Must listen. Diverse view points.”
Turdservice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/20
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“I discovered Feed The Ball and Derek Duncan after he did the NCAA Tournament style golf course competition this spring. Since then I have consumed myself with the content on the podcast and website. I found that Derek and I share an interest in finding out more about the architects and their...”Read full review »
Dave from Dalton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/20
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“Great podcast for serious golf course arch nerds. I enjoy the salon but not really sure what Jim brings to the table to be honest. No hate.”
FirstInFunk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/20
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“My name is Darryl and I’m a golf junkie. Derek has done a wonderful job of bringing on guests that illuminate golf architecture and its changing role in our game. Well done and please keep it up. Cheers”
Geezbar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/20
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“I really enjoy listening to this podcast. Hearing about Mark Bostick Golf Course at University of Florida, my home Course, was great. Look forward to future episodes!”
smithmsmd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/20
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“I don’t ever write reviews for podcasts, but I do think this one is exceptional and deserves praise. The interviews are extensive and expansive. Derek is not afraid to venture off of golf, whether the conversation turn to wine or war. The result is a well-rounded understanding of the people...”Read full review »
old forge golfer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/20
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“A great podcast, with an knowledgeable host, on one of my favourite subjects to listen to whilst I am at work on my gofl course, keep up the good work”
Bazzag13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/28/19
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“Derek Duncan is emerging as a compelling voice in the increasingly crowded room of golf course architecture analysis.
Derek has an engaging interview style and is willing to swim upstream with regularity. The virtual cocktail party chatter surrounding this esoteric topic has become fraught with...”Read full review »
jeff pickard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/19
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“Great podcast that lends insight into a side of the game that does not get enough discussion...the role of architects and course sculptors. Derek ask insightful questions that elicit serious answers from his guests. Derek’s knowledge of history of golf is impressive.”
pdconner52 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/19
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“A thought provoking and enjoyable wander around American golf architecture. Lee P”
Secker2010 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/19/19
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“Feed the Ball scratches that golf itch like no other podcast. Derek is remarkable versed on golf history and it shows with great questions and dialogue with the guest. There are some real characters in golf architecture and the way the stories reveal themselves paint a picture of how small the...”Read full review »
ItsMeChrisTee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/19
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“Best golf architecture podcast there is! Deep golf conversation, entertaining content, and colorful characters! If you’re like me, you’ll get hooked!!!”
ShaperJay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/19
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“Absolutely fantastic interview with Jim. Wide ranging, thoroughly entertaining, laugh out loud funny.”
Mcurtin515 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/19
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“Great long form show, captures the ideas and theories of guests in a conversation form. I thoroughly enjoy the show.”
Not Michael Anthony via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/19
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“Started listening to Feed the Ball a few weeks ago and loving it. For golf lovers this is a must listen. Keep up the great work and excellent guests. Thank you!”
J Shookus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/19
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“This is a great podcast for the golf course architecture nerds. The interviews are well orchestrated by Derek and the guests don’t hold back. The David McLay Kidd one to kick off 2019 was class.”
Tiger's Scottish love child via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/07/19
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“Really fun and informative. Digs deeper into golf than any other show.”
TrappedBadger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/19
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“Derek is a great interviewer and clearly spends time preparing himself to get the most out of each guest. A must-listen for anyone with an interest in golf course architecture.”
WidthAndAngles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/19
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“If you’re into golf course architecture and you’re not listening to Derek you’re doing it wrong.”
Rod Morri via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/20/18
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“This is one of my favorite podcasts. Derek has great guests and the conversations always seem natural and unforced. Listening to this podcast, along with frequenting sites like “The Atlas,” have opened my eyes to things about GCA that I walked right by for years on the golf course without ever...”Read full review »
Tree Removal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/18
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“I’m enjoying your podcast. Peter Kessler was a good interview (infomercial?). Keep up the great work.”
NelsonGang via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/18
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“Plenty of interesting content and great guests to help me through those long work days”
andrew priory via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/13/18
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“It’s one of my few go-to podcasts. Derek is well prepared. I always learn something when I listen. Thumbs up”
dfgdsfgdsfh53bdsfadfsfgtdsgfhd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/18
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“Feed the ball has surpassed the Fried Egg as the #1 podcast for pure golf architecture. The guests are uniformly good; from the biggest names in the field, the up and coming and the under the radar artists in the field of golf course design and construction.”
Skew 287 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/18
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“If you like golf architecture, this podcast is a must. It features very good guests, and Derek not only asks intelligent questions, he knows the subject well. The podcast is very well done, and it is my favorite listen on the subject. This is a must listen!”
Big Cat Al via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/18
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“Derek finds intriguing guests in the golf architecture and construction industry show after show. I find myself listening to most episodes 2 or more times. A must listen for golf architecture enthusiasts!”
Morgan Clawson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/18
“I listen to Feed the Ball daily, perhaps the best podcast dealing with golf architecture. My ears used to to be tuned to music only while shaping golf courses and now find myself listening to Feed the Ball 50% of the time. Keep them coming Derek, I truly enjoy each podcast...”
J. Carlton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/18
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“For anyone interested in golf course architecture, Derek’s podcasts offer tremendous insight and plenty of substance.”
17483925 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/18
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“This has been a great series to listen to - very enlightening. Appreciate Duncan’s willingness to ask the occasional tough question and at the same time being very respectful. The range of guests has been fantastic and doesn’t just cover the “trendy” names that get all of today’s press in...”Read full review »
Bigmistake_28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/18
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“Love the conversations with architects so interesting to hear their insight. I appreciate most all Golf architecture from Golden Age to the Jones’s, Dye and to Doak. Recent interview with unfairly maligned RTJ jr was fascinating. Highly recommend”
grsooprstr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/18
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