New York City Public Golf with Richard Johnson | Episode 33

Jul 18, 2025
31 mins

Episode Description

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we dive headfirst into public golf in New York City and the role of municipal golf within the game at-large with Richard Johnson of CBS Sports.

While Richard’s primary domain is college football - working broadcasts and writing for CBS Sports, as well as co-hosting the popular college football podcast, “Split Zone Duo” -  he is also a passionate golfer. Like so many other New York City residents, he fights tooth and nail to play whenever he can despite the challenges that come with golf in the city. In this episode, we explore what being a public golfer is like in New York City and hear his thoughts on the importance of accessible, affordable municipal golf.

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