Feed The Ball is hosted by Derek Duncan, associate editor for architecture at Golf Digest. The show discusses golf course design and architecture with architects and industry figures. It has 146 episodes since September 2017, released roughly every 23 days, with typical episodes around 1 hour 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A focused golf architecture audience hearing from the industry's designers and developers
- Weekly-to-monthly interviews with golf course architects, developers and writers, released every few weeks.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 188 ratings, a signal of listener loyalty within a narrow niche.
- Host Derek Duncan is an associate editor for architecture at Golf Digest, giving the show editorial credibility.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, narrative
- Tone
- informed, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 1 hour 35 minutes to 2 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Golf DigestCabot
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; Golf Digest appears only as the host's employer and Cabot only as the subject of an episode title.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles and description cover golf course design and interviews with golf figures, with no flagged content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | feedtheball.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1278405987 |
| RSS feed | feedtheball.com/feed/podcast/ |
Benchmark score: 58 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 101: Ben Cowan-Dewar | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 45 min |
| 24 Questions with Justin Carlton | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 58 min |
| 24 Questions with Clyde Johnson | 2026-07-13 | 1 h 49 min |
| 24 Questions with Brett Hochstein | 2026-05-20 | 1 h 53 min |
| The Rap: Aronimink, Heads or Tails w/Ron Prichard | 2026-05-10 | 1 h 53 min |
| Salon Vol. 32, ft. Joe Hancock | 2026-03-30 | 1 h 60 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 23 days.
In the Feed the Ball podcast, Golf Digest architecture editor Derek Duncan discusses golf course design, architecture, aesthetics and other topics with golf course architects and other luminaries of the game.
About Feed The Ball
Feed The Ball is a podcast about golf course design and architecture, hosted by Derek Duncan, associate editor for architecture at Golf Digest. The website describes Duncan as a writer on golf, architecture and travel since the early 2000s, and the show features conversations with architects, developers and other figures in the game.
The feed lists 146 episodes since September 2017, with a release cadence of about one episode every 23 days and a typical length near one hour and 49 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 188 ratings with an average of 4.8.
Listeners are estimated to be golf enthusiasts and design-minded readers, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors were seen in the feed. At an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, a host-read sponsorship would suit golf equipment, golf travel or premium lifestyle brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Feed The Ball can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Feed The Ball
How much does Feed The Ball charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates from listener signals, not a published price list.
What is Feed The Ball about?
Feed The Ball is a golf podcast hosted by Derek Duncan of Golf Digest. Episodes discuss golf course design and architecture through interviews with architects and other figures in the game.
How do I contact Feed The Ball about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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