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In the Footsteps of Giants

After thirty years of touring the golfing world two pals discuss how to encourage others to follow in the footsteps of their golfing heroes and play the best courses just like the pros. The golf may not emulate our heroes but we have a lot of fun and laughs along the way. A podcast full of stories and suggestions about how to run your own golf tour, plus everything we find interesting on the professional golf tours. Perfect for your average golf nut!

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In the Footsteps of Giants

Two men and a Korean renaissance

July 14, 2026 • Martin McDowell/Des Tohill/Chris Gallagher

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As we head into Open Championship week Martin, Des & Chris sit down in a boiling hot studio to reflect on a great weekend for Korean golf with wins in both the men's and ladies game. Will success at the Genesis Scottish Open propel Tom Kim to feature at Birkdale, will Haeron Ryu top Nelly Korda for player of the year and, most importantly, which ITFOG panellist will win the coveted Predictions Game honours? Find out some interesting facts about the Open's history at Royal Birkdale plus the reasons our panel select their choices for the final major of the 2026 season.

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