The Winged "O" Podcast

Get the latest updates on the upcoming U.S. Amateur Championship at The Olympic Club August 11-17 with the General Chairman of the Championship, Dennis Herrera.  Learn about the history of the Amateur events at The Olympic Club, plus some details on parking and tickets. 

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In the year's final episode, 2024-2025 Club President Malia Lyle recaps her first presidential term and speaks to her love of The Olympic Club. Join us as host Bonta Hill discusses the many projects completed during the first half of Lyle's presidency, including the hiring of golf architect Jim Urbina and other items included in the Club's strategic plan, and looks toward future projects at the Club in 2025.

The Olymp...

Join us for a rousing episode of the Winged “O” Podcast as host Bonta Hill speaks with Olympic Game bronze medalists Drew Holland and Dylan Woodhead, two of the standout stars from Team USA Water Polo. In this episode, Drew and Dylan share their journey to the Olympic podium in Paris, reflecting on the dedication, teamwork and resilience required to excel at the highest level. 

Get the inside scoop on how each teammate helped bring ...

Join us for the latest episode of the Winged “O” Podcast as we sit down with cyclist Kristen Faulkner, as she prepares for her first Olympic Games in Paris. Follow her winding path to competitive cycling, as Faulkner shares the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that have shaped her into the athlete and person she is today. 

Faulkner speaks with host Bonta Hill about her relatively quick journey to qualifying for the Paris O...

Join us for an inspiring and insightful episode of the Winged “O” Podcast as host Katie Hafner sits down with Olympic runner and OC Hall of Famer Shannon Rowbury ahead of this month’s Summer Games in Paris. With an illustrious career spanning multiple Olympic Games, world championships and American records, Rowbury shares her journey, challenges and triumphs in the world of professional athletics. 

In this episode, Rowbury discusses...

Listen to our latest episode of The Winged “O” Podcast as we glimpse into the remarkable life and career of Tom Meschery, a true icon in the world of basketball. From his first season with The Olympic Club where he helped the Club’s team to the finals of the 1957 National AAU Tournament in Denver to his days as a standout forward for the San Francisco Warriors, Meschery's story is one of resilience, passion and unwavering dedi...

Join us for the latest episode of the Winged “O” Podcast as we sit down with men's basketball player, Austin Morgan. From his early days of shooting hoops to becoming a standout player at Yale University, Morgan shares the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that have shaped him into the player and person he is today. 

With a passion for basketball learned from his grandfather, Morgan speaks with host Bonta Hill about wh...

In the Winged “O” Podcast’s first episode of 2024, we delve into the dynamic world of women's squash with none other than rising OC star, Casey Wong. Join us as we uncover the journey that has shaped Wong into the formidable force she is. 

Throughout this installment, host Bonta Hill speaks with Wong about her start in the junior squash circuit, her college career at Standford, the impact of COVID-19, her transition t...

In the year's final episode, 2023 Club President Jim Murphy recaps his presidential term and speaks to his love of The Olympic Club.  Join us as host Bonta Hill discusses the many projects completed under Murphy's reign, including the reopening of our famed Lake Course and the creation of the Champions Bar, and looks towards potential future projects at the Club under upcoming President Malia Lyle and beyond.

The Olympic C...

Listen in to our latest episode of the Winged “O” Podcast as we delve into the world of endurance, determination and triumph as we sit down with the incredible triathlete and 2023 recipient of the Olympian Award for Athletic Achievement, Albert Boyce. Join us as host Bonta Hill explores Boyce's inspiring journey from his early days as a swimmer to becoming a true symbol of resilience and achievement in the world of triathlons....

In this captivating episode of The Winged “O” Podcast, we delve into the world of golf course restoration with renowned golf architect Gil Hanse. Listen in as we explore the intricacies of restoring our famed Lake Course as we prepare to reopen the course Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. 

Join co-host Katie Hafner and Hanse, celebrated for his expertise in breathing new life into classic golf courses, as they tee off on a journey th...

Step onto the lush fairways and into the world of golf with our latest episode of The Winged “O” Podcast. In this captivating installment, we are joined by none other than member and rising star of the San Francisco golfing scene, Daniel Connolly. 

Join host Bonta Hill as he delves into Connolly’s golfing origins, tracing his steps from those early swings as a Junior member at Lakeside to his current status as a standout g...

Dive into the exhilarating world of open water swimming with a captivating episode featuring the Club’s 2022 Olympian Award recipient, Catherine Breed. In this installment of The Winged “O” Podcast, host Bonta Hill sits down with Breed to unravel the depths of her passion for open water swimming and the extraordinary experiences she has encountered along her aquatic journey – most recently, setting the new relay record for the Nort...

In our first full-length episode of The Winged “O” Podcast, host Bonta Hill has the honor of speaking with Nathan Adrian, Club member and one of the most decorated Olympians of our time. 

Throughout the episode, Hill reflects on Adrian’s introduction to swimming, his awe-inspiring performances at multiple Olympic Games, the opportunities that prompted him to join The Olympic Club, his successful battle with testicular canc...

We welcome you to The Winged “O” Podcast, a podcast highlighting stories from and about Olympic Club members, past and present. This series highlights exceptional members of the Club to recognize their accomplishments, while also including information about Club projects, events, and other news that impacts the membership. We hope this new offering enhances the member experience by providing another avenue to learn more about their...