37 - Lawrence Donegan on McKellar Magazine and the Soul of the Game

Jim sits down with Lawrence Donegan, golf journalist and co-founder of McKellar, a golf magazine celebrated for its thoughtful storytelling and focus on the soul of the game. They discuss the magazine’s origins, its commitment to high editorial standards, and the unique stories it brings to light in the golf world.

The conversation explores Lawrence's submission from the latest issue (No. 8) of the magazine: Fred Solomon’s legacy with his Scratch Players World Amateur Ranking, a pioneering amateur ranking system that once rivaled WAGR. Lawrence reflects on Solomon’s obsessive pursuit of perfection and lasting contributions to the...