The Firm & Fast Golf Podcast · Shane Derby

ODG Shorts - A.B. Babington - Part 5 - Remembering Harry Colt

May 29, 2025·20 min·1 clip

Harry Colt considered winning a gold medal for sweet peas at the Bath Flower Show harder than designing an 18-hole golf course.

A.B. Babington shares personal memories and professional insights about legendary golf course architect Harry Colt, detailing his transition from law to golf, his revolutionary approach to course design that transformed landscapes across Britain, Ireland, and beyond, and his unique personality traits. The episode paints a portrait of a modest genius whose work on courses like Royal Portrush, Pine Valley, and Hoylake fundamentally shaped modern golf.

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