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A US Open History Lesson That Will Surprise You Despite What You’ve Seen in the Movies | golf SMARTER #847
About this Episode
847: John McDermott was the first native born American golfer to win the US Open in 1911, when he was only 19 years old. But he’s been forgotten by history because he was not only a cocky young man who worked his way up from being a caddy to a champion, but he wasn’t appreciated by the press because of his arrogance. A few years later he disappeared from golf due to battling mental health issues that kept him institutionalized for 50 years. Our guest is author Kevin Kenny, who’s book “Golf’s Forgotten Hero: The Life of John McDermott” is a fascinating read and available on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3mJCPee
This episode is brought to you by https://mygolfingstore.com/golfsmarter.com home of Eagle Eye Rangefinder. For a limited time, Golf Smarter listeners get 50% of the usual price and pay only $129!! Eagle Eye Rangefinder has all the premium features you need, like slope technology, an 800-yard range and a “flagpole lock” vibrating sensor.
This episode is also brought to you by the DraftKings Sportsbook app. Use promo code GOLFSMARTER and if you place a golf bet for $5, you’ll get $100 in free bets - no matter the outcome!! DraftKings Sportsbook is an Official Better Operator of the PGA Tour. Restrictions apply. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans features a conversation with Craig Sigl of Break80Golf.com on how we can lower our scores without practicing.
Be part of the podcast and introduce our next episode! Write to [email protected] and we’ll assign you an episode number and a brief script to record for the intro of the show. For your effort get to choose a great prize including a free glove and golf storage compartment of your choice from RedRoosterGolf.com or Tony Manzoni’s Lost Fundamental video!
WOW, Fred has been nominated for the 2025 Audiocaster of the Year by the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. Please vote for our founder as often as you'd like as the more you vote, the better his chances of recognition. Voting is open now through July 1. Vote now at BARHOF.org Thanks for your support and Good Luck Fred!! 🤞
Please welcome our new host of Golf Smarter, Josh Karp! Fred has retired from his work life, including the podcast, and will be working on his game with more intention than ever. If you have a question for either Josh or Fred, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write to Josh at [email protected] or Fred at [email protected].
For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake
This episode is brought to you by https://mygolfingstore.com/golfsmarter.com home of Eagle Eye Rangefinder. For a limited time, Golf Smarter listeners get 50% of the usual price and pay only $129!! Eagle Eye Rangefinder has all the premium features you need, like slope technology, an 800-yard range and a “flagpole lock” vibrating sensor.
This episode is also brought to you by the DraftKings Sportsbook app. Use promo code GOLFSMARTER and if you place a golf bet for $5, you’ll get $100 in free bets - no matter the outcome!! DraftKings Sportsbook is an Official Better Operator of the PGA Tour. Restrictions apply. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans features a conversation with Craig Sigl of Break80Golf.com on how we can lower our scores without practicing.
Be part of the podcast and introduce our next episode! Write to [email protected] and we’ll assign you an episode number and a brief script to record for the intro of the show. For your effort get to choose a great prize including a free glove and golf storage compartment of your choice from RedRoosterGolf.com or Tony Manzoni’s Lost Fundamental video!
WOW, Fred has been nominated for the 2025 Audiocaster of the Year by the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. Please vote for our founder as often as you'd like as the more you vote, the better his chances of recognition. Voting is open now through July 1. Vote now at BARHOF.org Thanks for your support and Good Luck Fred!! 🤞
Please welcome our new host of Golf Smarter, Josh Karp! Fred has retired from his work life, including the podcast, and will be working on his game with more intention than ever. If you have a question for either Josh or Fred, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write to Josh at [email protected] or Fred at [email protected].
For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake
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