# How the Golf Channel Was Born (and What Arnold Palmer Was Really Like) ft. John Gibbs | The Cart Barn Podcast

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Podcast: [The Cart Barn Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cart-barn-podcast-7010889)
Published: 2026-01-28T05:59:00+00:00
Episode link: https://cartbarnpodcast.com/episodes/john-gibbs-jan-24-2026-002
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## Resource

John Gibbs takes us inside the untold early days of the Golf Channel—from a bold idea to a full-scale network launch. As a founding executive, John shares how the channel came to life, the critical role of Arnold Palmer, near-miss financial moments, and what it took to build a 24/7 golf network from scratch. The conversation also dives into John’s own competitive golf journey—playing in U.S. Senior Opens, Senior Amateurs, and his lifelong passion for the game at Limestone Springs Golf Club. Packed with golf history, wisdom, and classic Arnold Palmer stories, this is a must-listen for golfers and golf fans alike. Episode Highlights: How a lunch conversation turned into the Golf Channel Why Arnold Palmer was the key to instant credibility Building studios, hiring 200+ people, and launching in 1995 Near-bankruptcy moments and the Comcast deal John’s experience playing elite senior amateur golf Lessons on longevity, mechanics, and mindset in golf Why fear—not talent—is golf’s biggest enemy Notable Stories: Arnold Palmer’s “did you come out here to lay up?” moment Playing practice rounds with Hale Irwin Competing in U.S. Senior Opens and Senior Amateurs Life, golf, and perspective at Limestone Springs

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