# Ky Laffoon

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Podcast: [1836 Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/1836-podcast-6620789)
Published: 2026-06-14T18:52:19+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1836-pod/episodes/Ky-Laffoon-e3kpfle
Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/e6de9428/podcast/play/121470062/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-14%2F426129099-44100-2-3cb8f5c305cbd.mp3
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Duration seconds: 331

## Resource

This episode of the 1836 Podcast shares the story of Ky Laffoon. Ky Laffoon was born in Zinc, Arkansas and became a golfer who rose to national prominence during golf’s Depression-era years. In this episode, we look at his early life, his rise in the game, his Ryder Cup appearance, his reputation as a gifted teacher and fiery competitor, and the lasting legacy he left behind.

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