EP. 147: Teeing Off With Texas Golf

EP. 147: Teeing Off With Texas Golf

Author: Ken Wise May 20, 2026 Duration: 9:49
Here at Wise About Texas world headquarter we love our golf. Texas has made, and continues to make, an outsized impact in the world of golf. With over 100 yers of Texas golf history, I plan on doing some episodes on the subject and share the story of Texas golf. In this episode, you’ll hear about why this matters and what you can do to help the effort. Give it a listen and let me know your thoughts at golf@wiseabouttexas.com.

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Ep. 84:  Exploring the Texas Revolution–The Fannin Battleground [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:13
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Duration: 20:45
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EP. 82:  Exploring the Texas Revolution:  Old Washington [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:10
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EP. 81: Exploring the Texas Revolution in San Felipe de Austin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:19
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Ep. 80:  The Twin Sisters, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:35
144 years ago, the Texas Army was long on spirit, but short on guns. Artillery, that is. How would they take on Santa Anna without some "hollow ware?" Enter the good people of Cincinnati, Ohio. They formed a committee, t…
Ep. 79: Dorie Miller–A Texas War Hero [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:17
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Ep. 78:  The Lady in Blue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:30
In 1629 a group of Jumano Indians suddenly appeared at a New Mexico mission, eager to learn more about Christianity. The excited and grateful Franciscan priests wondered what motivated this sudden interest. The tale the…
Ep. 77:  A bull branded MURDER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:11
In 1891, one cowboy murdered another over the ownership of a brindle bull. Other cowboys branded the bull so that all would remember the crime. Some say the bull wanders the trans-pecos to this day, appearing whenever a…
Ep. 76: The Texas Cattle Queen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:00
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