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24. John E Morgan (Pt.2): "I had a Ryder Cup in me"

24. John E Morgan (Pt.2): "I had a Ryder Cup in me"

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In Part Two of our extended conversation with John E Morgan, we pick up one of golf's most extraordinary career trajectories. Within months of turning professional, Morgan wins on the Challenge Tour, earns his European Tour card and then heads to America, where — inspired by watching Tiger Woods at close quarters — he emerges from PGA Tour Q School with a second Tour card. Suddenly the docker's son from Bristol is sharing ranges with Ernie Els and meeting his childhood heroes, while still sufficiently starstruck to sprint across a golf course for Adam Sandler's autograph. We hear about life in America, electric-blue hair, meeting Seve Ballesteros and the loneliness behind Morgan's relentlessly exuberant exterior. Then comes the extraordinary final round of the 2004 John Deere Classic: a back-nine charge, increasingly wild fist pumps and a 30-foot birdie putt at the last to force a playoff that could have changed his life. Morgan reflects candidly on what victory might have meant — and whether his personality could actually have coped with everything that would have followed. But just a week later Morgan suffered a serious seizure on a plane, and epilepsy became an increasingly destructive presence in his career. He tells us why he eventually had to walk away from professional golf, how broadcasting gave him another way into the game he loves, and why, despite everything he achieved, he remains convinced there was a Ryder Cup player inside him. It's a story of talent and what-ifs, but also enormous gratitude: as Morgan puts it, “At least I had a piece of the pie.” Key quotes “I definitely felt there was a Ryder Cup in me.” “I was more starstruck than I was intimidated.” “Whatever cloud I was on, I was on it and I felt like Monkey Magic.” “It’s not just about me, it’s about everyone else.” “At least I had a piece of the pie. At least I tasted it.” “Do I think I'd be alive to tell this tale if that putt would have gone in? That's the truth.” Chapters 00:00 — Coming Up: The John E Morgan Story Continues 01:12 — Turning pro and tearing up the EuroPro Tour 04:01 — Bowood: The tournament that changed everything 06:37 — The 40-footer that became “absolute fruit bat” 09:29 — From Challenge Tour winner to European Tour Player 11:04 — Taking a wild shot at PGA Tour Q School 11:50 — A seizure with four holes to play 13:20 — Watching Tiger and finding his swing 17:44 — Two tour cards in eight extraordinary months 20:42 — Hawaii, the PGA Tour and chasing Adam Sandler 22:28 — Starstruck but never intimidated 24:16 — Meeting Seve Ballesteros 26:13 — Why John dyed his hair electric blue 28:15 — Money, Miami and loneliness in America 29:42 — The 2004 John Deere Classic 31:57 — Going mental on the back nine 33:25 — Fist pumps and a clutch 30-footer at 18 35:11 — The playoff that could have changed everything 39:33 — “Would I be alive if that putt had gone in?” 41:03 — When epilepsy took control 45:22 — Finding a second life in broadcasting 46:00 — What's been lost from modern pro golf? 47:55 — The happiest days of his golfing life 49:19 — “I had a Ryder Cup in me” 50:48 — No regrets, gratitude and treating people well Links ⁠John E Morgan on Instagram⁠ ⁠RNGC, Dan Davies' backyard golf course⁠ ⁠Dan Davies on Substack⁠ ⁠Get 20% of your next Sounder Golf purchase⁠ with code POD20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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