The Birth of the Golf Channel: Joe Gibbs, Arnold Palmer, and a Bold Idea| The Cart Barn Podcast | Jan 05, 2026 001

Joe Gibbs is a Birmingham native and the co-founder of the Golf Channel, built alongside Arnold Palmer at a time when a 24-hour golf network seemed impossible.

In this episode of The Cart Barn, Joe walks us through the real story behind the Golf Channel — from a friendship formed at Shoal Creek, to high-stakes meetings, investor skepticism, and the long road to profitability.

This conversation goes beyond golf media. It’s a story about vision, risk, leadership, and believing in an idea long before anyone else does.

Joe Gibbs shares the inside story of how the Golf Channel was created — from its Alabama roots to its global impact — and the leadership lessons learned along the way.