{"podcast":{"title":"NCG Top 100s Podcast","slug":"ncg-top-100s-podcast-7415173","podcast_index_feed_id":7415173,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6852cc42cf39b4f29afae20d","website_url":"https://www.nationalclubgolfer.com/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6852cc42cf39b4f29afae20d/1770110328348-1bbfe0cc-b258-4445-89fa-0856afdc2ba4.jpeg","author":"National Club Golfer","episode_count":38,"summary":"Welcome to the NCG Top 100s Podcast , the ultimate audio companion for golf course lovers, rankings enthusiasts, and those who just can’t get enough of the game’s greatest venues. We dive deeper into the history of golf's most celebrated courses, featuring interviews with the game's most prominent figures and stories from our adventures. Available on your preferred podcast platform and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T14:17:04.692545+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ncg-top-100s-podcast-7415173"},"episode":{"title":"The 2026 Masters, turns out we were right in the first place","slug":"the-2026-masters-turns-out-we-were-right-in-the-first-place","published_at":"2026-04-13T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ncg-top-100s-podcast-7415173/the-2026-masters-turns-out-we-were-right-in-the-first-place","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ncg-top-100s-podcast-7415173","url":"https://shows.acast.com/ncg-top-100s-podcast/episodes/69dd1090715b7d1039de13b6","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6852cc42cf39b4f29afae20d/e/69dd1090715b7d1039de13b6/media.mp3","summary":"In this special episode of the NCG Golf Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy look back on a captivating week at Augusta National, where Rory McIlroy cemented his place in golfing history with a second consecutive Masters victory. Having captured his maiden Green Jacket in 2025, McIlroy returned in 2026 to prove it was no one-off, holding off a relentless chasing pack to become just the fourth player ever to win back-to-back Masters titles. Tom and Dan revisit their early tournament predictions and reflect on how, despite the twists, turns, and moments of doubt throughout the week, their original instincts ultimately rang true. The episode breaks down the defining moments of the championship, the key challengers who pushed McIlroy to the limit, and the significance of joining such an exclusive club of Masters legends. They also explore what this achievement means for McIlroy’s legacy and his standing in the modern game. Tune in for expert insight, engaging analysis, and a celebration of a historic triumph at Augusta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this special episode of the NCG Golf Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy look back on a captivating week at Augusta National, where Rory McIlroy cemented…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4883,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ncg-top-100s-podcast-7415173/episodes/the-2026-masters-turns-out-we-were-right-in-the-first-place/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ncg-top-100s-podcast-7415173/the-2026-masters-turns-out-we-were-right-in-the-first-place.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}