The Secret of St. Andrews

EP 15 Part 2: The Golf Connection


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In Episode 15, Part 2 of "The Secret of St. Andrews," discover how a covert network of golfers used their sport to relay sensitive military intelligence across the Atlantic. As Ben Franklin receives critical updates on Pennsylvania's military activities, learn about the intricate system that allowed Scottish patriots like Hugh Mercer and John Rattray to secretly share information, evading British surveillance. This clandestine communication, facilitated by the camaraderie of the golf course, played a pivotal role in America's fight for independence.

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The Secret of St. AndrewsBy Scott Dow