Collecting Golf History with John Morton: Rare Artifacts, Stories, and Auld Grey Toun

Welcome back to The Hole Story Podcast! In this episode, Robby sits down with John Morton—a former PGA professional, passionate golf historian, and founder of Auld Grey Toun Golf Books & Collectibles. John shares his journey from growing up with golf in Philadelphia to working at renowned clubs like Pinehurst, Sawgrass, and Carlton Woods, eventually merging his love for golf and history into a unique business that connects American golf enthusiasts with rare, historical books and memorabilia. Get ready for tales of rare collector’s items, like a signed cabinet card from James Ogilvy Fairley (the founder of The Open Championship) and Francis Ouimet’s rookie card. John also tells us about his fascinating find: an original Rusacks Hotel guest book brimming with signatures, including family members of U.S. presidents and legendary golfers. Alongside stories from his Scottish golf adventures, John reveals the inspiration behind Auld Grey Toun and how he’s bridging the gap between passionate golf readers on both sides of the Atlantic. Whether you’re into golf history, travel, or just love a good collector’s story, this episode is packed with captivating anecdotes and insight into the world of golf’s treasured artifacts. Let’s dive in! https://x.com/JohnMorton215 https://x.com/AGTGolfBooks https://www.auldgreytoungolf.com BestBall Links: • https://BestBall.com • https://linktr.ee/BestBall • https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays! Friends of BestBall: •B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order •Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order •Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order •Arccos Golf - https://bit.ly/4gXNDQi - Get 15% off your order •The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order •Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order. Interested in becoming a sponsor of The Hole Story Podcast? Email info@bestball.com.