Linked By Golf

Golf, Tom Watson, and Life at The National KC with Chris Bell


Listen Later

In this episode of Linked By Golf, host Ross McGuire is joined by Chris Bell, the Director of Membership at The National KC, a world-class golf course designed by the legendary Tom Watson.


Before stepping into the world of golf, Chris represented Scotland in badminton—a testament to his competitive spirit and athleticism. He shares how he eventually made the switch to golf after discovering an old Dunlop 9-iron in his dad’s shed, and how that moment sparked a lifelong journey that’s led him to one of the most exciting roles in American golf today.


Ross and Chris dive into what makes The National KC so unique, the importance of creating community within a golf club, and the unforgettable day Chris met and played with Tom Watson himself.

  • Discovering the game with a Dunlop 9-iron in the park
    • Chris’s journey to becoming Director of Membership at The National KC
    • Behind the scenes of a Tom Watson-designed course
    • What makes The National a standout experience for golfers
    • A personal encounter with Tom Watson—stories and snapshots

  • Instagram: @chrisbellgolf

  • The National KC: @thenationalkc


  • Check out Chris’s top post—a proud photo with Tom Watson.


    • Instagram: @linkedbygolf2024

    • Host: Ross McGuire

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Linked By GolfBy Ross McGuire


    More shows like Linked By Golf

    View all
    No Laying Up - Golf Podcast by NoLayingUp.com

    No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

    6,823 Listeners

    The Fried Egg Golf Podcast by The Fried Egg

    The Fried Egg Golf Podcast

    1,362 Listeners

    Sky Sports Golf Podcast by Sky Sports

    Sky Sports Golf Podcast

    58 Listeners

    Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game by Karl Morris

    Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game

    88 Listeners

    Life On Tour Golf Podcast by DP World Tour

    Life On Tour Golf Podcast

    16 Listeners

    The Rick Shiels Golf Show by Rick Shiels, Guy Charnock

    The Rick Shiels Golf Show

    2,463 Listeners

    Talk Golf Scotland by Stewart Whiteford

    Talk Golf Scotland

    12 Listeners

    The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast by Cookie Jar Golf

    The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

    28 Listeners

    Fit For Golf by Mike Carroll

    Fit For Golf

    134 Listeners

    The bunkered Golf Podcast by DC Thomson

    The bunkered Golf Podcast

    26 Listeners

    Hack It Out Golf by Golf Swing Productions by Mark Crossfield Greg Chalmers and Lou Stagner

    Hack It Out Golf

    486 Listeners

    Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon by The 8 Side

    Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon

    218 Listeners

    The Rough Cut Golf Podcast by Finch Golf Media

    The Rough Cut Golf Podcast

    84 Listeners

    PING Proving Grounds by PING

    PING Proving Grounds

    84 Listeners

    The Chipping Forecast by Soft Ears Media

    The Chipping Forecast

    86 Listeners