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18. Bill Elliott: "My life with Seve, Norman, Faldo, Langer, & Woosie"
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- This Golfing Life
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 4105
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Summary
In this episode, veteran golf journalist Bill Elliott shares his colourful experiences covering the game's biggest names in the '80s and ‘90s. Host Dan Davies dives into Bill’s many stories about the most iconic golfers of the era – Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard Langer, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo and Ian Woosnam, players and people that Bill got to know well. The conversation includes thoughts on their different personalities, the dynamics between them, and how the landscape of professional golf has changed. Main Topics Bill Elliott’s first Open Championship in 1969 The rise of the European Tour, led by Seve Ballesteros, and the impact on golf’s global popularity The transformation of golf journalism from in-person access to today's more controlled environment Behind-the-scenes anecdotes about legendary players such as Seve, Nick Faldo, Greg Norman, Ian Woosnam, and Bernhard Langer The influence of faith, personal struggles, and friendships in Bernhard Langer’s life The emergence of Tiger Woods and his impact on the cultural perception of golf Greg Norman’s legacy and his turbulent attempts to create a global pro tour Bill’s “truly horrendous” experience with Nick Faldo Chapters 00:00 Introducing this week's guest, Bill Elliott 01:48 Bill Elliott's first Open Championship in 1969 04:52 The impact of the Big Five on European golf 11:16 Balancing friendships in pro golf with the job of being a reporter 14:32 Bernhard Langer: the toughest nut to crack 18:00 The importance of faith to Bernhard Langer 25:23 Get a 20% discount on Sounder with this code 25:40 Similar types: The dynamic between Seve and Langer 30:29 Getting to know Seve and a memorable James Bond stunt 36:55 The British connection: Faldo, Lyle and Woosnam 39:40 Was Nick Faldo “socially awkward”? 41:58 All change in…