The Good-Good Golf Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Good-Good is the golf show for the serious golfer. We celebrate everything great about the game, from course architecture to promoting public golf.

Revered course architect Alastair Mackenzie was a GP in another life and wrote in his book Spirit of St Andrews about the health benefits of prescribing golf to his patients. Almost 100 years after those words were penned a study in Scotland shows they are likely true. Dr Frank Sullivan of the University of St Andrews joins episode 158 to discuss the trial which saw more than 50% of those 'prescribed' golf as treatment returning positive reviews. Links mentioned in this episode: A Golf Business UK story on the study (https://www.thegolfbusiness.co.uk/2023/01/doctors-in-fife-are-prescribing-golf-to-patients/) Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

Kevin Moore is one of the more interesting voices in the game and it has taken us far too long to have him on as a guest. We finally rectify that in Ep 156 where we talk maths and golf, the responsibility (or otherwise) of golf companies in growing the game, distance rollback and plenty more. Links mentioned in this epsidoe: The excellent Bag Drop (https://soundcloud.com/the-bag-drop/saudi-arabia-wont-just-stick-to-golf-dr-joshua-ralston?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing) episode with Dr Joshua Ralston talking Saudi Arabia The Squares and circles (https://www.squaresandcircles.me) website where you will find some fascinating reads on both golf and education/maths. Golf Blueprint (https://www.golfblueprint.com), helping average golfers get better Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

It's back to a favourite topic of the Good Good team this week as we welcome Bunkered magazine's Michael McEwan back to the pod to talk about the R&A's innovative GolfIt facility in Glasgow. Links mentioned on this episode: Micheal McEwan's excellent review (https://www.bunkered.co.uk/golf-news/golfit-the-first-review-of-glasgows-latest-golf-facility/) of the GolfIt facility in Glasgow and accompanying video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZ9tgkaYg0) Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

A special week in golf demands special treatment and that's what episode 154 delivers. The regular team shifts to the back seat as special guest host Karen Harding and special guest co-host Emma Ballard take the controls to discuss the AIG Women's Open. The Course, the field, purses and the state of the game are all part of the discussion as the golf world gears up for what is shaping as a thrilling week. Links mentoned on this episode: Follow Women and Golf on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Women_and_Golf) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/women_and_golf/) for on the ground coverage all week Read Karen Harding's award winning 2021 story (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/growing-the-game-the-chrysalis-moment-566360)in Golf Australia magazine on women's golf

There's no shortage of attacks on public golf but how we respond to those, as players and an industry, sets the tone for how successful we will be in protecting the game. Inspired by a column written by co-host Jimmy Emanuel we explore that issue on Ep 153 with the always interesting Sandy Jamieson. Links menitoned on this episode: Jimmy's excellent column (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/opinion-engage-rather-than-rage-598758) Garrett Morrison's insightful The Fried Egg Twitter Thread (https://twitter.com/garrett_TFE/status/1686177778641854464?s=20) Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

Its the fourth of five women's majors of the year and Women and Golf Editor Emma Ballard is along to talk Evian Championship, Aramco Series and some of the bigger issues around golf. Links mentiond on this episode: Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

It's always a treat when Mike Clayton joins the pod and that was the case again for episode 151. While The Open will be the focus of most this week it will be, for hundreds or perhaps even thousands of golfers from around the world, merely the focal point of a pilgrimage that could change how they see and feel about the game. Golf in the UK gets so much right from courses to culture and everything in between and we touch on much of it in episode 151. Links mentiond on this episode: Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

Everything this week is about the US Women's Open at Pebble Beach and we go straight to the course with Australian bagman for In Gee Chun, Dean Herden. Links mentiond on this episode: Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

It's been too long since we had Mike Clayton on the pod so we tracked him down to Fort Worth Texas and got him on the digital line for a chat about all things golf. Links mentiond on this episode: Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

Busy doesn't begin to describe this time of year for golf with the best women players in the game ready to tackle one of America' finest courses this week at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Baltusrol already has a storied history and it will only be enhanced this week when a champion is crowned in the second women's major of 2023.

It's US Open week on one of the more intriguing golf courses in recent memory. We go straight to California to catch up with TV Commentator Ned Michaels who will be doing featured group coverage for NBC all week.

It's gone way beyond a golf story but there is still plenty of golf stuff to speculate about in the PGA Tour/PIF/DP World Tour deal. So we do. Links mentioned on this episode: Kevin Van Valkenburg's excellent piece (https://nolayingup.com/blog/the-disease-of-more) Homer Simpson designs a car (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPc-VEqBPHI) Jimmy Emanuel's column on the announcement coming on Womens Golf Day (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/opinion-golfs-new-world-order-whitewash-womens-golf-day-596714)

The men's and women's concurrent events will get the bulk of the attention but there will be some compelling golf played in the All Abilities Championship this week at Victoria Golf Club also. World Number 7 Kurtis Barkley joins the podcast to talk all this golf and disability including what he thinks will be an under par winning score at the AAAC this week. Links menitoned on this episode: Tathra Golf Club (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tathra+Beach+Country+Club/@-36.7071498,149.97272,760m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x6b3e844a5aedc03f:0x2605ba7c984057dd!8m2!3d-36.7125427!4d149.9759708) Steve Keipert's guide to playing the 15th at Victoria (https://twitter.com/steve_keipert/status/1597696317387837440?s=46&t=cD5owfIkkNZ9HXVUcTP7Fg) Ross Flanigan's video of James Gribble's trip to King Island and Barnbougle Dunes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT79rSQIcck&t=329s)

There is plenty of history surrounding this year's concurrent Australian Opens, not the least being both host clubs - Kingston Heath and Victoria - have (or in Victoria's case recently had) women Presidents. On today's episode we welcome Nikki McClure (Kingston Heath) and Sue Hosking (Victoria GC Captain until recently) to talk all things preparation for the tournaments as well as women and the game in general. Add leading Australian golf writer Karen Harding to the mix and you have all the ingredients for an episode full of insight and eloquence (despite her suggestion the epsiode should be titled Three Women and a Baby!) Links mentioned on this episode: Karen Harding's excellent 2021 feature article 'The Chrysalis' (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/growing-the-game-the-chrysalis-moment-566360) from Golf Australia magazine. Karen's T42 podcast (https://teefortwo.com.au) The Australian Opens (https://www.golf.org.au/ausopen/) website Kingston Heath Golf Club (http://www.kingstonheath.melbourne) Victoria Golf Club (https://www.victoriagolf.com.au/cms/) The Australian Golf Foundation (https://www.australiangolffoundation.org.au) who administer the Junior Girls Scholarship program

The eyes of the golf world will be firmly fixed on Australia for the next two weeks as both the Australian PGA and dual Australian Opens are payed out with some of the biggest names in the game in attendance. There's chat about that plus sportswashing and the Qatar World Cup, what percentage of Americans believe they could win a fight against a chimpanzee and even a bit of golf chat. Links menitoned on this episode: The excellent Minding Your MInd (https://anchor.fm/mind-your-mind) podcast with James O'Loghlin and Ian Hickie Rod's column on the undignified spectacle surrounding the CME Group Tour Championsnhip Dinner (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/morri-lpgas-own-goal-at-season-finale-588076)

Returning to one of Good-Good’s favourite topics - the role of media in golf - we return to one of Good-Good’s favourite past guests - Bill Fields. Bill Fields maybe as close as golf gets to being graced with journalistic royalty. Among a list of remarkable writing credits Bill is a former editor of Golf World, a noted golf photographer (his photo of Larry Mize winning the 1987 Masters was the cover image of “Best Sports Stories 1988”) he is also the recipient of the 2020 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. Having achieved all that, Bill continues to evolve with the changing landscape of golf media in which he now writes his own Substack - The Albatross - where you can get his writing delivered straight into your inbox every week! Bill Fields Substack - The Albatross https://thealbatross.substack.com Jared Doerfler’s Substack - Perfect Putt https://perfectputt.substack.com Sarah Miller Substack - The Real Sarah Miller https://therealsarahmiller.substack.com The Firm & Fast Golf Podcast by Shane Derby. Recent episode on history of Irish golf. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/professor-paul-rouse-tracing-the-origin-of-golf-in-ireland/id1609113507?i=1000585690763

The 2023 changes to the Rules of Golf were announced this week and one change in particular caught our interest - the introduction of Rule 25 for Golfers with a Disability. It's an important statement regarding the inclusivity of the Rules of Golf and the accessibility of the game and who better to talk to than James Gribble the CEO of Empower Golf - a full service not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to facilitate and promote golf for people living with disabilities. The R&A Rules of Golf resources https://www.randa.org/rules/rules-hub Direct link to the complete 2023 rules (Rule 25 starts on page 201) https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com/c42c7bf4-dca7-00ea-4f2e-373223f80f76/554d9164-bbfb-45bb-9626-46da2adc620a/Rules%20of%20Golf%202023%20A5%20TEXT%20R%26A%20version%20v1_0.pdf Empower Golf https://empowergolf.com.au

The game has never known such turbulent times at the professional level with the impact of the arrival of LIV Golf filtering to almost every level of the elite game. We chat about that plus why the Asia Pacific Amater and Women's Asia Amateur Pacific are important for more than just those who win.

There's reader mail this week wondering if the Good Good team is too hard on golfers? it's a fair question (and took up more of the discussion than expected) plus professional golf is coming to a town near you and why you should make the effort to go and watch it.

Golf faces multiple problems but among its most serious is the perception that it is an environmentally irresponsible use of land. While the game can - and is - improving in this area it is important golfers and non-golfers alike are aware of the message. Sam Thomas of the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf joins the pod to talk Sustainable Golf Week and the game's future. Links mentioned on this episode: GEO Foundation Sustainable Golf Website https://sustainable.golf Sustainable Golf Week https://sustainable.golf/sustainablegolfweek/ Morri on Sustainable Golf Week https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/morri-time-to-be-proactive-to-protect-our-pastime-586011 Monina Gilbey Biodiversity Manager, Glenelg GC on The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast https://anchor.fm/thegolfinggreenkeeper/episodes/EP-69-Sustainable-Golf---Monina-Gilbey-Biodiversity-Manager---Glenelg-Golf-Club-e1naqj3 Problematic Golf Industry article calling for an end to ‘Firm & Fast’!? https://www.golfcourseindustry.com/article/firm-fast-golf-conditions-tough/ Unrelated to previous article, Adrian Logue on the Firm & Fast Golf Podcast https://firmandfastgolfpodcast.fireside.fm/16

It's hard to imagine there's much left to say about the Presidents Cup but we won't let that stop us. There's a bit of LIV and World Rankings talk as well. Links mentioned on this episode (H/T Adrian Logue): Jimmy’s appearance on 19th Tee Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-19th-tee Jeff Bezos interview with Henry Blodget https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx92bUw7WX8 Jeff Bezos phallic rocket https://www.blueorigin.com/new-shepard/ Justin Thomas being a phallic rocket https://twitter.com/ForePlayPod/status/1574100173311119362?s=20&t=dbdYtN9FIliVeu7wdR4HKA

From touring professional to hating the game to falling in love with it all over again. Ewan Porter's golf journey has run the full gamut including his latest mission to play every golf course in Sydney. Not just the fancy ones, mind, but the public courses, too. It's an intriguing tale and features some good banter with Adrian Logue and Golf Australia magazine deputy editor (and now regular Good Good co-host) Jimmy Emanuel. Links mentioned on this eprisode (H/T Adrian Logue): Woodville Golf Course https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/woodville-public-golf-course Adidas Golf Junior 6s https://junior6s.com/

Of all the coverage of the ongoing LIV Golf drama some of the best has come from outside the golf world in the form of sports business writer and podcaster Richard Gillis of the Unofficial Partner blog and podcast. Gillis joins the podcast to discuss where the controversy sits in the broader sports world and what might lie ahead. Sign up for the Unofficial Partner newsletter here (https://unofficialpartner.substack.com) And tune in to the Unofficial Partner podcast here (https://www.unofficialpartner.com/podcast)

It's the final major of the year this week and what a fitting end to a fabulous run of Grand Slam events with the world's best women set to take on the Muirfield golf course in Scotland. Women and Golf Editor Emma Ballard is on site for the week and joins the pod to set the scene for what promises to be a great event. Links mentioned on this episode: Women & Girls Golf Week: My career in golf https://womenandgolf.com/news/women-and-golf-features/women-and-girls-golf-week-my-career-in-golf Women & Girls Golf Week: Volunteering at The Open https://womenandgolf.com/news/women-and-golf-features/women-and-girls-golf-week-volunteering-at-the-open John Huggan: Muirfield’s long, bumpy and often tense road to hosting its first Women’s British Open https://www.golfdigest.com/story/aig-womens-british-open-2022-preview-muirfield-long-bump-embarrassing-road Emma Ballard on Twitter / Twitr https://twitter.com/EmmaOffTwitr Women and Golf on Twitter https://twitter.com/WomenandGolf

Jimmy Emanuel of Golf Australia magazine joins us to discuss Cam Smith's victory at the 150th Open, how The Old Course held up (very well) and how Cam's win feeds the insatiable LIV rumour mill. We also preview the next Women's major - the Evian Championship and discuss the future of Women's majors. Links mentioned in this episode: Cam Smith wins the 150th Open Championship https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/news/cam-smith-wins-the-150th-open-championship-582760 Huggan: Can we have our Old Course back please? https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/huggan-can-we-have-our-old-course-back-please-582749 Monica Marchesani’s Instagram https://instagram.com/oneobservation?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

There's electricity in the air as the 150th Open approaches and we get a taste of the atmosphere and what's making news on the ground at St Andrews from Golf Australia magazine editor Brendan James. Links mentioned on this episode: John Huggan: My Open Journey https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/huggan-my-open-journey-582481

Hannah Holden is one of the small number of women who cover golf, her contributions ranging from in depth equipment reviews to opinion pieces on LIV Golf and the reaction to Linn Grant's win in the Scandinavian Mixed event last month. Hannah is young, thoughful, good at golf and a terrific guest on this week's show. Links mentioned on this episode (courtesy of Adrian logue): Hannah’s article about Linn Grant’s win in National Club Golfer https://www.nationalclubgolfer.com/news/linn-grant-historic-golf-victory/ Sandy Jameson on Twitter https://twitter.com/jamogolf Hannah Holden on Twitter https://twitter.com/HannahHoldenNCG

In the big picture, the most important thing to happen in golf last week was Linn Grant winning the Scandinavian Mixed event. We at least talked about that a bit before getting completely derailed - like everybody else - by LIV Golf and the turmoil at the top of the men's professional game. Links mentioned on this episode: Linn Grant’s win in the Scandinavian Mixed https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/news/grant-claims-historic-scandinavian-mixed-win-581253 Ben Coley for Sporting Life on LIV event: https://www.sportinglife.com/golf/news/liv-golf-invitational-at-centurion-ben-coley-reflections-on-saudi-arabia-backed-golf-tournament/201425 Brian Wacker in New York Post writing about the 9/11 survivors criticism of the LIV players https://nypost.com/2022/06/11/phil-mickelson-other-liv-golf-players-ripped-by-9-11-group/ Barney Ronay in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2022/jun/11/in-their-naked-self-interest-liv-golfers-are-being-refreshingly-true-to-the-sports-roots?CMP=sharebtntw John Huggan’s game report https://www.golfdigest.com/story/charl-scwhartzel-wins-4-million-dollars-in-inaugural-liv-golf-invititational Beth Ann Nichols for Golf Week views the LIV Golf news through the lens of Women’s golf https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/06/10/liv-golf-series-threatens-mens-game-is-lpga-vulnerable/ John Huggan’s piece on reaction to the first LIV event https://www.golfdigest.com/story/liv-golf-official-ron-cross-speaks-about-first-week-of-tour-in-london Alan Shipnuck’s report from the first LIV event https://firepitcollective.com/for-the-love-of-money/ Interesting perspective from Lying Four (Will Bardwell) https://www.lyingfour.com/conversations-blog/2022/6/11/liv-golf-is-the-nwo Derek Duncan’s “Every hole at The Country Club” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9e_CnoWUYg Fried Egg’s guide to The Country Club https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhL63C86ylw&t=460s

Hardly a dull week in the world of golf so, unusually for us, we've turned our attention to the pay for play ranks with special guest John Huggan joining form London as he prepares to cover the first LIV Golf event at the Centurion Club. Links mentioned on this episode: Horrendously formatted player LIV Golf Player announcements https://twitter.com/JasonSobelTAN/status/1531795936619503616?s=20&t=NS40r0g-HchJ-fbZxWDC6A Over-designed LIV Golf talking points with inscrutable background images https://twitter.com/thefriedegg/status/1533489995025195008?s=20&t=NS40r0g-HchJ-fbZxWDC6A Greg Norman Washington Post piece https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/06/05/last-attack-greg-norman/ Richard Gillis Unofficial Partner Podcast episode with Sean Bratches formerly of LIV Golf https://www.unofficialpartner.com/podcast/episode/77b946ef/up243-sean-bratches-on-the-golf-super-league Unofficial Partner episode with Andy Gardiner currently of PGL https://www.unofficialpartner.com/podcast/episode/7a7d208f/up248-golfs-dollar10billion-question

There was movement at Darebin City Council last week regarding the ongoing use of Northcote golf course and Northcote Community and Golf Hub spokesman Bill Jennings returns to fill in the details of what unfolded. Links mentioned on this episode: Sign the Petition at Save Northcote Golf Course https://savenorthcotegolfcourse.org The Northcote Hub https://www.northcotehub.com Northcote Public Golf Course Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/place/Northcote+Public+Golf+Course./@-37.7616148,144.9833485,1826m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad6449f9acdf803:0xf04567605305750!8m2!3d-37.7591536!4d144.9843159 Northcote Public Golf Course http://www.northcotegolf.com.au Campaign organised by Emma Ballard and Medi8 https://twitter.com/EmmaOffTwitr/status/1526475196395311105?s=20 ABC reporting on the council’s decision https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-24/northcote-golf-course-plan/101093358

Does golf do enough to be inclusive (and what does that even mean)? And if the answer is no, is that a dumb business decision as much as anything else? What are the up sides of diversity and how do people within the game go about making it happen? Lots and lots of questions and some fascinating and intelligent answers when Dr Hannah Brown joins the Good Good golf podcast. Links mentioned on this episode: Dr Hannah on the excelltn Tee For Two (https://teefortwo.com.au) podcast which is now also... Part of the TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com) Follow Hannah on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DrScienceLover)

We almost never do anything instruction related in this pod but for one of Australia's best players and nicest guys we made an exception as we welcome Nick O'Hern to talk about his new book Play Your Best Golf. Worth a listen and re-listen, this interview and the book are both filled with nuggets that are all but guaranteed to help your game. Links mentioend on this episode: Pre order the book on Booktopia (https://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep?keywords=Nick+O%27Hern&productType=917504) To work with Nick get in touch via his website here (https://nickohern.com)

It's not hard to find a golf podcast in 2022 but it can be hard to find one that is both different and good. In February this year the Firm and Fast podcast launched and has proved to be both of those things. On this week's episode we meet founder and host, Ireland's Shane Derby, to find out what he's up to. Links mentioned on this episode: The Firm and Fast (https://firmandfastgolfpodcast.fireside.fm) podcast Follow Shane on Twitter here (https://twitter.com/firmandfastgolf)

Nicole Wheatley has been in the golf industry for more than 20 years and has some fascinating thoughts on what the game gets wrong - and right - about its marketing. Links mentioned on this episode: Women in Golf: Breaking with Tradition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BctksbfuNM8 Nicole Wheatley on Twitter https://twitter.com/Medi8Nicole Medi8 https://medi8ltd.co.uk The Fishwives of Musselburgh https://www.google.com/search?q=The+fish+wives+of+Musselburgh&client=safari&rls=en&sxsrf=APq-WBtTlCuPgHbum94vl3eTifOMVwibcQ:1647380368471&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjWubCNisn2AhXx8XMBHfS2AAUQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1226&bih=795&dpr=2 The Golfer's Alliance https://thegolfersalliance.com

Author Stephen Proctor joins episode 104 to talk his upcoming book 'The Long Golden Afternoon' about one of the most pivotal periods in the games history, 1864-1914. If Stephen's last book - Monarch Of The Green - is anything to go by this will be a brilliant, insightful and entertaining read. Links mentioned on this episode: Stephen Proctor on Twitter https://twitter.com/sproctorgolf The Monarch of the Green https://www.amazon.com/Monarch-Green-Morris-Pioneer-Modern/dp/1909715751 A few spots still remain for The Golfer’s Alliance at Barnbougle May 5-8 https://thegolfersalliance.com

Monarch of the Green: Young Tom Morris: Pioneer of Modern Golf

In polite society it's religion and politics but in the golf world if you want to start an argument bring up golf course rankings. On Ep 103 Golf Australia Magazine editor Brendan James comes into the studio to talk about the magazine's latest top 100 list, how courses are judged and some of the myths around the ranking system. Co host Adrian Logue also has a special announcement about an upcoming trip to Barnbougle Dunes. Links mentioned on this episode: The Golfer’s Alliance - Barnbougle Event https://thegolfersalliance.com Golf Australia Magazine’s Top 100 Courses for 2022 https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/ranking-australias-top-100-courses-for-2022-574907

Earlier this year a new talent emerged in the small corner of Golf Twitter that The Good-Good podcast inhabits in the form of the Stymied blog. Author Richard Pennell was a complete unknown to most of us but his writing has struck a chord with many so we decided to get him on the show and have him explain himself. Links menitoned on this episode: Richard Pennell is @pitchmarks on Twitter https://twitter.com/pitchmarks Subscribe for free to Richard Pennell’s “Stymied” substack here: https://richardpennell.substack.com The Stymied Manifesto: https://richardpennell.substack.com/p/stymied-a-manifesto?utm_source=url Richard’s riff on golf club car parks: https://richardpennell.substack.com/p/the-car-park?utm_source=url Bill Bryson - A Short History of Nearly Everything https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21.AShortHistoryofNearly_Everything

What's Saudi Arabia really like? What was Phil Mickelson thinking when he told John Huggan he was offended by the PGA Tour's 'obnoxious greed'? What does the Phoenix Open have to do with The Simpsons and Soccer? And for a change of pace, is the Vic Open the best tournament in Australia? All on Ep 101 of the Good-Good Golf Podcast. Links mentioned on this episode: Simpsons on Soccer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJu2qSJ9zno John Huggan’s interview with Phil Mickelson https://www.golfdigest.com/story/phil-mickelson-pga-tour-media-rights-obnoxious-greed Sam Harrop’s Saudi song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpu2oUDu08 Rod’s article about Phoenix Open https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/morri-enjoy-it-or-not-phoenix-isnt-attracting-new-golfers-576036

100 episodes is a bit of a milestone so to celebrate we invited back our favourite podcast guest, Mike Clayton. It's a rambling chat about Greg Norman, the Saudis, golf in Asia in the 80's, the quality of free to air TV programming, whether sport is simply entertainment or something more and any number of other Claytonesque rabbit holes. Enjoy. Links menitoned on this episode: Alistair Tait’s piece on the London-based Asian Tour event (https://www.alistairtaitgolf.com/post/london-calling-for-asian-tour) Geoff Shackelford’s Quadrilateral (https://www.geoffshackelford.com/the-quadrilateral) THAT (https://twitter.com/Rod_Morri/status/1489001238699991046) photo of Mike Clayton in shorts

Score Golf's Rick Young joins the podcast to talk about his recent submission to the Toronto City Council regarding plans to reduce their golf offering. We also touch on the Californian bill that incentivised local government to swap municipal golf for affordable housing, the game's brand image problem and the need for golf to be heard outside the golf world. Links mentioned on this episode: Will Bardwell piece on Assembly Bill 672 https://www.lyingfour.com/conversations-blog/2022/1/6/in-california-a-glimpse-at-the-bed-golf-has-made Brad Klein on Assembly Bill 672 https://www.firstcallgolf.com/features/feature/2022-01-20/california-bill-targeting-municipal-courses-stalls-for-now The Preferred Lie https://twitter.com/ThePreferredLie Rick Young “An Alternative Municipal Golf Model” Toronto Star https://www.thestar.com/sports/golf/opinion/2021/02/20/an-alternative-municipal-golf-model.html?rf Ryan French (Monday Q info) https://twitter.com/acaseofthegolf1

The Australian PGA and WPGA tournaments at Royal Queensland marked the return of big tournament golf in Australia. So what did we learn and what might the future hold? Golf Australia Magazine Deputy Editor Jimmy Emanual joins the pod for a wide ranging discussion on the state of professional golf in Australia. Links mentioend on this episode: Jimmy Emanuel's piece on Su Oh (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/news/su-scratches-seven-year-itch-574747) Rod Morri on architecture (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/morri-add-royal-queensland-to-last-weeks-winners-574775) and its role in the tournament

The final episode of 2021 demands a special guest and we've managed just that with one of our favourites here at Good-Good, course architect Harley Kruse. Links mentioned on this episode: CNN Article (https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/12/08/golf/climate-change-sustainability-spt-intl-cmd/index.html) Mike Clayton’s tweet about Mooralla GC (https://twitter.com/mikeclaytongolf/status/1470727790248878081) The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-33-keeper-of-the-greens-nathan-bennett-royal/id1511508487?i=1000543648627)on Royal Adelaide

The ongoing debate about the future of Northcote Golf Course in Melbourne will likely come to an end early next year when the Darebin Council makes a decision about its future. The Northcote Community and Golf Hub group have a well thought out and comprehensive proposal to share the space between golfers and the rest of the community and spokesman Bill Jennings joins the podcast to discuss their plans. Links mentioned on this episode: Save Northcote Golf Course https://savenorthcotegolfcourse.org Northcote Hub https://www.northcotehub.com Northcote Public Golf Course Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/place/Northcote+Public+Golf+Course./@-37.7616148,144.9833485,1826m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad6449f9acdf803:0xf04567605305750!8m2!3d-37.7591536!4d144.9843159 Northcote Public Golf Course http://www.northcotegolf.com.au The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast on Royal Adelaide https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-33-keeper-of-the-greens-nathan-bennett-royal/id1511508487?i=1000543648627

One Bearded Golfer (AKA Dave Hill) joins the pod for a review of the recent National Links Trust symposium on public golf. Dave attended digitally and reports on some of the ideas that came out of the event. Links mentioned on this episode: National Links Trust Municipal Golf Symposium https://nltsymposiumonmunicipalgolf.splashthat.com One Bearded Golfer https://onebeardedgolfer.com OBG’s Scorecard rant https://onebeardedgolfer.com/2020/01/02/a-story-about-a-scorecard/ Skratch Golf video on London Scottish Golf Club https://youtu.be/A0qlPpOyNyE Bernard Darwin - The Golf Courses of the British Isles https://www.gutenberg.org/files/44623/44623-h/44623-h.htm

It's a funny old game, professional golf. The players are the stars of the show though they get little effective say in how their own industry is run. Reigning NSW Open and Moonah Links PGA Classic winner Bryden Macpherson is one of a handful of Australian players trying to change that with the formation of the Oceania Golf Players Association, a group of pros that would like to have more input into the workings of professional golf in Australia. Links menitoned on this episode: Jimmy Emanuel's excellent article (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/news/exclusive-inside-the-ogpa-571987) on the OGPA The OGPA website (https://www.theogpa.com) OGPA on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theogpa/) OGPA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/the_ogpa) The breakdown of the mess that is USB Standards (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB) How that mess developed (https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/standards.png) How to make a mini pavlova (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo5ATW4eq8o&t=1s)

Melbourne based author and published Paul Daley is best known for his wonderful series of golf course architecture books but he has branched out with his soon to be released effort covering the life and career of the the great Seve Ballesteros. Daley join the pod to share some of his thinking in publishing the book as wells to recall some of the well known but always delightful great Seve stories. There is also a canlt miss Early Bird special where you not only save $60 off the retail price but also get your name printed in the inside cover of the book. To take advantage email Paul at fswing@bigpond.net.au. Links mentoned on this episode: Paul's interview on The Thing About Golf (https://talkingolf.com/the-thing-about-golf-4-paul-daley/) podcast

What do ironing a shirt and watching the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits have in common? Why is Homer Simpson's car in the show notes? Is long drive interesting? All that and more on Episode 92 when Golf Australia Magazine deputy Editor Jimmy Emmanuel joins the pod. Links mentioned on this episode: Homer Simpson's car (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPc-VEqBPHI)

How much Ryder Cup is too much Ryder Cup? Is Mike Whan the right man at the right time for the USGA job? Does the PGL have something to offer golf? And what's to become of the Australian Open? All this and more when John Huggan joins Ep 91 of the Good-Good Golf Podcast. Links mentioend in this episode: MIke Whan's distance commments on Geoff Shackelford's site (https://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2021/9/18/whan) Shackelford's cliff notes (https://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2021/9/19/the-other-team-event-hanging-over-this-weeks-ryder-cup) on Phil Mickelson's podcast appearance And John Huggan's excellent Ryder Cup bias piece in Golf Australia Magazine (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/huggan-europes-ryder-cup-imbalance-570097)

After a stunning week in Ohio Ireland's Leona Maguire is the toast of golf so what better time to dig into the archives and replay this 2019 chat with her from the Australian Ladies Classic at Bonville.

Women and Golf Magazine Editor Emma Ballard joins the pod to talk Carnoustie, SolhiemCup, FedEx Cup, Curtis Cup, her Masters Cup and lots of other stuff on a disorganised and rambling Ep 89. Links mentioend on ths episode: Emma's interview with Annika Sorenstam (https://womenandgolf.com/news/women-and-golf-features/sorenstam-this-captaincy-is-going-to-be-a-little-bit-more-personal) John Huggan's fascinating piece (https://www.golfdigest.com/story/caddie-brian-nilsson-explains-differences-between-men-women-swings-in-pro-golf) on the differenc between caddying for mem annd women at the top level of the game.

If there were world rankings for golf writers Bill Fields would've been inside the top 10 for each of the past 40 years. Twice an Editor of Golf World magazine and a multiple award winning journalist and author, Fields is regarded among his peers as one of the very best at his craft. In the shrinking world of print media Fields is no longer a full time staff writer and has instead branched out with his own newsletter, The Albatross. Links mentioned on this episode Bill Fields' newlsetter The Albatross (https://thealbatross.substack.com)

Does it matter if men and women score differently when playing a tournament at the same venue? Is that a problem for Olympic golf? Was Aditi Ashok's fourth place finish the biggest and most important story for the game in The Games? Will the obsession with 9 and 18 hole courses eventually kill urban golf? All this plus some architecture talk when TV commentator Ali Whitaker joins Mike Clayton and regular hosts Rod Morri and Adrian Logue for Episode 87.

If a child draws a dog-shaped dog is the Kasumigaseki Country Club a good golf course? Has the PGL found an ally in Adrian Logue? When are you too old to ride a skateboard? All intriguing questions and none of them answered when Golf Australia magazine Deputy Editor Jimmy Emanuel joins Episode 86. Links mentioned on this episode: Eamon Lynch's excellent defence (https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2021/08/01/opinion-golf-tokyo-summer-olympics-criticisms/) of golf's place in the Olympics

Can the way golf courses are designed really have an impact on how diverse the game's base is? Canadian course architect Christine Fraser thinks so and explains why on Episode 85. Links mentioend on this episode: Christine's website (https://www.christinefraserdesign.com) Christine's 'Men only' golf club brush (https://twitter.com/cfgolfdesign/status/1411433397528969222?s=20) Video from Christine's day at Dentonia Park in Toronto (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yYQOI3WyKBM&feature=youtu.be)

Pat Jones has spent his life lobbying on behalf of and telling the stories of turf specialists at every level. Last month he took exception to a column written by Good Good co-host Rod Morri about water use at the US Open at Torrey Pines. So, in the interests of entertainment and education, we did the only decent thing and invited him on the pod to thrash it out. Links: The Twitter thread started by Brian Schneider on the real cost of carts (https://twitter.com/bschneider126/status/1400535284371144706)

Friend of the pod and one of the game's most popular young players Meg MacLaren returns to Good Good this week to talk her victory on the Symetra Tour, what it's REALLY like trying to win, the murky world of fist pumps, writing, golf, mental strength and much, much more. Links mentionedon this episode: Logue snapped his fingers and the below link appeared like magic! Meg's outstanding post victory blog (https://megmaclaren.com/2021/06/30/winning-because-this-time-i-did/)

We talk a lot about the problems confronting women in the world of golf but on episode 82 we get an insight into what some of the solutions might be. Melbourne based journalist Karen Harding produced a lengthy and thoughtful piece for the June issue of Golf Australia magazine laying out the current state of affairs for women in golf but importantly also noting some of the potential ways forward. Links mentioned on this epsidoe: Karen Harding's excellent in depth article (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/growing-the-game-the-chrysalis-moment-566360) on women and golf Follow Karen on Twitter (https://twitter.com/karenharding123)

One of life's great luxuries is to talk golf with Mike Clayton. Running a close second is to listen to Clayton talk about golf. We did the former on Episode 81 so you could do the latter. Topics include Peter Thomson's writings from 1981, last week's US Open, Australians under performing, Hannah Green, Su Oh and a couple of rabbit holes as well.

It's been six weeks since the golf course in the small country town of Dunedoo in NSW was severely damaged in a vandalism attack. This week we turn away from the US Open at Torrey Pines to get an update on the remarkable generosity that has seen Dunedoo start the journey to recovery with Club President Mark Gallagher and GM Ricky Bush. The third men's major of the year does get some air time but in typical Good Good fashion not in the way you'd think. Links mentioned on this episode: The GOLF NSW article (https://www.golfnsw.org.au/news/2021/06/14/37923/dunedoo-spirit-not-dampened/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dunedoo-spirit-not-dampened) by David Tease which put Dunedoo Golf Club firmly in the global golf spotlight

It was a ground breaking week at the 76th US Women's Open with almost half the volunteer grounds staff made up of women from all over the US. Minnesota based golf architect Kari Haug was among that number and joins the pod this week to talk about that experience plus some thoughts on golf and its place in the community, why she wants to build a course with canal canoes and what Scotland taught her about making golf interesting. Links metnioned on this episode: Kari's website (http://www.karihaug.com) or if you want to get straight to the brilliant factoid page head here (http://www.karihaug.com)

Sky Sports commentator Richard Kaufman joins episode 78 to chat about the US Women's Open but it wouldn't be Good Good if we didn't fall down some rabbit holes and this week the Naomi Osaka situation was one of them.

An eclectic mix of topics might be the best way to describe Episode 77 when we are joined by John Huggan for a PGA wrap. That plan, however, soon went completely off the rails and descended into a discussion about world affairs and how to deal with Saudi Arabia and how the Masters might be key to fixing the Australian Open.

Two time Australian Open and Australian PGA champion Greg Chalmers is known as one of the nicest guys in the game and that's as it should be. But the man they call Snake reveals his dark side on Episode 76 when he talks this week's PGA at Kiawah Island. Chalmers was in the field last time a major was played here in 2012 and well remembers just what a nasty experience the Pete Dye creation can be. Unlike nine years ago, though, this week he is hoping the course bares its teeth and gives the best in the world an examination like the game hasn't seen for some time. Links mentioned on this episode: Greg Chalmers on The Thing About Golf (https://talkingolf.com/the-thing-about-golf-25-greg-chalmers/) podcast Our network sponsor The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/?currency=AUD). donlt forget to ente TG at checkout of a 20% discount The TalkinGolf Network (https://talkingolf.com) Eamon Lynch's brilliant GolfWeek article (https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2021/05/19/pga-tour-saudi-league-meeting-kiawah-island/)on the Saudi backed Super League The Unoficial Partner Podcast (https://www.unofficialpartner.com/podcast/episode/1fb7874a/e45-the-champions-league-question) episode on The Champions's League

It's not the glamorous side of golf course design but in broad terms vegetation management might be the most important aspect of the job. Course architect Harley Kruse joins Ep 75 to talk about all things golf courses and environment including the difference between native and indigenous plants and why removing trees that should never have been planted is a win for nature. There is also an update on the intriguing Kameruka (https://kamerukagolf.com) project in southern NSW. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network Course atchitect Harley Kruse (https://krusegolf.com) The story of Kameruka Golf (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/exclusive-finding-kameruka-563460) The Sydney Moning Herald story (https://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/royal-sydney-golf-club-removal-of-trees-will-restore-original-coastal-heathlands-20210406-p57gwp.html) featuring Harley Kruse

On Episode 74 we'e joined by one of the younger members of the golf press when Golf Australia magazine Deputy Editor Jimmy Emmanuel joins the pod to talk modern media and where it's going as well as other happenings in the world of golf. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

After years of ridicule Good Good co-host Adrian Logue finally made the pilgrimage to Barnbougle Dunes in Tasmania and on Episode 73 answers the question on everybody's lips: how did he rate the paths? There's that plus plenty more of his unique insights into one of the world's great golf experiences in a special two man edition of Good Good. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

As always the Masters managed to produce an incredible story in winner Hideki Matsuyama whose victory will likely have impacts beyond the golf world. Two time LET winner Meg Maclaren joins the pod to break down the interesting tidbits from the week as well as delve into the role of professional golf in the game more broadly. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network Meg Maclaren's blog (https://megmaclaren.com)

A thrilling finish at the ANA, Spieth back from wherever he's been and the Masters just a couple of days away. No shortage of topics to discuss with special guest John Huggan. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

It's the first major of the year and who better to talk to about the importance of the ANA Inspiration (or the Dinah Shore as many of us still call it) in the history of the LPGA than two time winner and Australian golf legend Karrie Webb. Karrie talks about the ANWA (hint: Augusta National's women's event doesn't tick ALL the boxes), changing tournament names to suit sponsors, her own two wins and more. In part two Karrie sticks around for a bit as we chat to Golf Challenge NSW Open winner Bryden Macpherson about one of the most interesting journeys of one of the most interesting players in the game. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

We've spent alot of time on the pod discussing the battles over public golf and its place in the broader community and most of that discussion has leaned towards the negative. But on this episode we're going to meet the GM of a public facility who are showing the way on how to get it right. Robby Stephenson runs the Council Owned Links Shell Cove south of Wollongong and has some terrific advice on how public golf can weave itself into a local community. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network Robby Stephenson on Twitter (https://twitter.com/rjstephenson65?s=11) The Links Shell Cove (https://www.linksshellcove.com.au) Rod Morrri's column (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/morri-golf-at-moore-park-not-just-a-numbers-game-562440) on the Moore Park survey (https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/-/media/corporate/files/publications/surveys-case-studies-reports/engagement-report-on-reconfiguring-moore-park-golf-course_redacted.pdf?download=true)

Mike Clayton is one of our favourite guests and on Episode 68 he's in fine form talking golf and the Olympics, caddying for Elvis Smylie, the aerial versus the ground game and plenty more as well.

With public golf in a precarious position in many parts of Australia the game needs to make its case for remaining part of communuties and on Ep 67 Dr Brad Stenner joins us to do just that. Research conducted by Brad as part of the R&A's Golf and Health initiative indicates the game is a benefit for those who play it, especially in the over 55 age group, but says more research is needed. Links Mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

A throwaway comment over coffee one morning sparked a journey of discovery that ultimately uncovered the remarkable story of a lost golf course in a remote corner of NSW. Good Good co-host Adrian Logue and Sydney based course architect Harley Kruse join the pod to discuss the extraordinary story of the Kameruka golf course. Links Mentioned on this episode: The Kameruka Society (https://kamerukagolf.com) website Kameruka Golf on Twitter (https://twitter.com/KamerukaGolf) Kameruka Golf on InstaGram (https://www.instagram.com/kamerukagolf/) As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

Many believe golf is in a second golden age of course architecture with some of the finest minds in the field producing amazing courses around the world. But today's guest, Colin Criss, thinks we may be going too far with modern design. In a fascinating piece for The Fried Egg website last week he outlined his thoughts on 'Big' v 'Small' golf and he joins the pod this week to tease out some of those notions. Links Mentioned on this episode: Colin's essay at The Fried Egg (https://thefriedegg.com/sunday-brunch-big-golf-and-small-golf/) As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

One of he more intriguing aspects of the R&A and USGA Distance Insights Report is a study of how golf courses have changed in size and shape over the decades. USGA Manager of Green Section Education George Waters joins the pod for a fascinating look at the findings and how several factors - including increased hitting distance - continue to impact the game's footprint. The key findings - and a link to the in depth study - can be found here (https://t.co/YCTdCH7Uo2?amp=1). Links Mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

We welcome John Huggan back to he pod this week to talk all things professional golf from the lure of Jordan Spieth to the ethics of golf in Saudi Arabia. As always, it's a can't miss discussion with one of the keenest minds in the game. Links Mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

There was much excitement around the golf world last week with the formal announcement that the firm of Clayton, DeVries and Pont had been selected to design and build the highly anticipated Seven Mile Beach course near Hobart in Tasmania. On Episode 62 CDP partner Mike Clayton and the development's main driver, Mat Goggin, join hosts Rod Morri and Adrian Logue to discuss the project.

Sydney based architect Harley Kruse joins hosts Rod Morri and Adrian Logue in studio for our first recording session of 2021. We cover the ethics of new course builds, sharing golf course space, the 'hard equals good' mindset and even a bit of Raymond Chandler. Enjoy. Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

Thoughtful, articulate, intelligent and talented: Meg Maclaren is everything your co-hosts are not. The two time LET winner joins the pod to kick off the 2021 season covering a diverse range of topics, from her involvement in an academic study into her blogging to a near miss under lights in the desert. It's entertaining and informative and sets the bar pretty high for the rest of 2021. Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

If one of Australia's most successful public golf facilities can be cut from 18 to nine holes what hope is there for smaller operations around the country? On Episode 59 of the Good Good podcast we'e joined by Moore Park Golf Club member Lucie Quilliam to get a local perspective on Sydney City Council's move to cut the course to nine holes. Links Mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

2020 has been quite the journey for Lukas Michel and he joins the pod in studio in Sydney for a recap of a remarkable year. There's lots of chat about Augusta, Winged Foot and course achitecture. Links Mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network Scott Michaux's excellent piece (https://www.globalgolfpost.com/more/quarantined-michel-reflects-on-amateurs-dream-come-true/) on Lukas The episode of The Golfing Greenkeeper (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-11-the-golfing-greenkeeper-podcast/id1511508487?i=1000500633530) (talking about Dan Soutar) as mentioned by Adrian Logue.

The course wasn't it's usual pristine best but it didn't detract from the 84th edition of the Masters at Augusta National. Carolina Golf Course Superintendent Matthew Wharton joins the pod to discuss 'Augusta Syndrome', golfer expectations and the golf course as a living breathing, entity. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network Matthew Wharton on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CGCGreenkeeper) Matthew Wharton's 2019 Masters essay (http://magazine.golfcourseindustry.com/article/may-2019/augusta-national-awesome-maintenance.aspx). Matthew's 2020 Masters essay (https://www.golfcourseindustry.com/article/masters-fall-november-turf/). Rod Morri on the joy of an imperfect Augusta (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/morri-imperfect-augusta-a-sight-for-sore-eyes-555921)

Former Tour player turned TV commentator and junior golf advocate Ewan Porter is on a Sydney golf odyssey tracing his roots in the game back to his childhood so it seemed the perfect opportunity to get him in studio for a chat. From his now infamous black sock incident at a leading Sydney club to his Junior Series and what to expect at The Masters, it's just a good old fashioned chinwag about the game and its many facets. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network Ewan Porter on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ewanports) Ewan's Adidas Golf Junior 6s Invitational (https://www.junior6sinvitational.com.au/index.php/ewan-porter/)

Two time LET winner Meghan Maclaren has attracted plenty of attention for her excellent writing, so much so that she recently took part in a collaborative university study looking at her blog and its place in the game. Co-author Dr Ali Bowes joins this week's pod (it's actually last week's pod but things got a bit hectic) to discuss the unique collaborative study plus a range of other fascinating media and women's golf issues. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network Dr Ali on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DrABowes) The study (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/2159676X.2020.1836507?journalCode=rqrs21) by Dr Ali Bowes and Niamh Kitching

We've swapped one keen golf mind for two on Ep 54. With Adrian Logue off playing golf it was generous of Mike Clayton and Harley Kruse to step in and save the day. A great chat about golf and its place in society and what the game can do to help secure its own future. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

In a world of social media where anyone with an internet connection can broadcast an opinion is there still a role for trained journalists? Michael McEwan, Digital Editor of UK based magazine Bunkered, says yes and joins the pod this week to discuss. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network Michael's opinion piece (https://www.bunkered.co.uk/golf-news/golf-media-matters-now-more-than-ever) that started it all

Two big events for John Huggan this week: he was on site at a golf tournament for the first time since February and he also got blocked by Brandel Chamblee on Twitter. Hard to imagine a better time to get him the pod (even though it's only been four weeks since his last appearance). Enjoy! Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

Canadian architect Jeff Mingay joins the pod this week to discuss the role of architecture in the game beyond just creating interesting golf plus the responsibility of designers in educating the golf public about what constitutes 'good' golf. Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) Jeff Mingay's excellent website (https://jeffmingay.com) The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

There's been no shortage of whining and whinging about the US Open at Winged Foot and you'll find plenty more of it here though hopefully with a somewhat different angle. Enjoy. Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

We try not to talk a bout the same stuff as everybody else on Good Good but every now and then there is no getting around it. Hopefully we at least bring some fresh perspectives to the discussion about the wall controversy at the ANA as well as what's ahead at the US Open. Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

John Huggan joins Episode 48 to break down everything that is wrong with the Tour Championship (and the rest of the PGA Tour), the parlous state of the European Tour and what the future may hold, Sophia Popov not being in the ANA and plenty more as well. Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) JOhn Huggan's piece on the US Open (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/huggan-us-open-more-like-us-ajar-552903)

No Logue this week and while we miss him there is no shortage of good content as Harley Kruse steps into the co-hosting role and we welcome golf environmental specialist Kate Torgersen to the show. Kate advises clubs on returning as many indigenous species to their property as possible (among a bunch of other stuff). Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) Kate Torgersen on Instagramd

On episode 46 we get into a bit of good old fashioned network cross promotion when we welcome On the Tee With Dr P host Dr Kelly Price back to the show. Dr P is an academic with a particular interest in women's golf as well as the psychology of consumers in the retail space. If you're looking for a way to cure your slice or stop three putting this won't be the show for you but if you enjoy intelligent conversation about big picture topics then you've come to the right place. Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) Dr P on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DrKelly04) On The Tee With Dr P (https://talkingolf.com/show/on-the-tee-with-doctor-p/) at the TalkinGolf Network (https://talkingolf.com).

One of our favourite recurring topics on Good Good is the changing nature of media and its relationship with the game. On Episode 45 we welcome co-founder of one of the new breed of media publications – Will Watt of Caddie magazine – to discuss what it’s like to launch a magazine from scratch, the role of the golf media in promoting the game’s image beyond the word’s fairways and some chat about his newly released book as well. Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) Will Watt on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Will_Watt) Caddie magazine on Twitter (https://twitter.com/caddiemag) And don't forget the TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home to some of the internet's best golf podcasts

Back in the late 2000's there was a bold and intriguing idea floated at the PGA of Australia to promote and encourage public golf. The plan was to build several template facilities on vacant council land across the nation to be run by PGA members and get new and exsting golfers playing more golf. For all sorts of reasons the idea never got off the ground but could the concept still be relevant today? On Episode 44 we meet one of the architects of the scheme to talk about that plus plenty more. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) John Dunlop on Twitter (https://twitter.com/JDSportsMgmt) John Dunlop's sports management company (https://www.frontrowgroup.com.au) And don't forget the TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home to some of the internet's best golf podcasts

With the strangest major championship in living memory getting underway this week and Mike Clayton stuck at home in Victoria thanks to Corona Virus it seemed like a perfect opportunity to get the analyst, architect and commentator on the pod. So we did. Enjoy. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) Mike Clayton on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mikeclaytongolf) And don't forget the TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home to some of the internet's best golf podcasts

Sydney based architect Harley Kruse is a thoughtful and knowledgeable type who has had access to some of the best minds in golf and golf course architecture for the best part of three decades. On Episode 42 he talks trees, golf as green space, the importance of regional and suburban golf and how we can make it better and so much more as well. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) Harley Kruse on Twitter (https://twitter.com/KruseHarley) And don't forget the TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home to some of the internet's best golf podcasts

Jay Revell is one of the most interesting voices in golf today and he joins episode 41 to talk his new book, why some of us get so hooked on the game and whether the future is bright despite the constant bad news that has been 2020. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) Buy Jay's book here (https://jayrevell.com/the-nine-virtues-of-golf-is-the-1-new-release-golf-book-on-amazon/) Follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/JayRevell) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jayrevellwrites/) And don't forget the TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home to some of the internet's best golf podcasts

There was quite the response last week when Good Good co-host Adrian Logue retweeted a story from Golf Business UK magazine featuring 30 year golfer Kerry Cooper and her horror story of joining an English golf club. In light of the reaction, it seemed the only sensible thing to do was invite her other podcast to tell her story. So we did. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) The story (https://www.thegolfbusiness.co.uk/2020/07/the-weekends-are-for-male-golf/) from Golf Business magazine that started it all Kerry can be contacted via email: cooperkerry@me.com The TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home to some of the internet's best golf podcasts

Some salty language, some piling on Hogan and a whole lot of terrific and entertaining analysis. Yes the Book Club is back with host Derek Duncan joining Adrian Logue and reigning US Mid Amateur champion Lukas Michel to dissect The Match by Mark Frost - one of golf's most legendary stories.

It's hard to believe this is Meg MacLaren's first appearance on the Good-Good podcast but it's a worthy debut. The recent winner on the newly formed Rose Ladies Series talks the LET/LPGA joint venture, her recent foray into TV writing, her addiction to golf and, of course, that victory last week. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) Meg MacLaren's excellent blog (https://megmaclaren.com) Follow Meg on Twitter (https://twitter.com/meg_maclaren) The TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home to some of the internet's best golf podcasts

It was a disaster when we asked Ewan Porter to come on the show last month and the recording 'somehow' got lost. But let's not dwell on the past, that water is under the bridge and on Episode 37 we catch up with the player turned commentator for some fascinating insights into the game. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) The home page for Ewan's Junior Series (https://www.junior6sinvitational.com.au/index.php/ewan-porter/) Follow Ewan on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ewanports) The TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home to some of the internet's best golf podcasts

Many Australians with an interest in course architecture will be familiar with the name 'Morcom' but so often we when we hear the name we think mostly of Mick Morcom, who is credited with implementing Mackenzie's plans at Royal Melbourne. But while Mick's son Vern is hardly an unknown quantity, his influence on the game in Australia - and particularly regional Victoria - has never been properly documented. Until now. Author Toby Cumming joins the podcast this week to talk about his upcoming book on the life and work of Vern Morcom. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) The TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home to some of the internet's best golf podcasts

With public golf and its continued existence at the forefront of recent conversations, now seemed like a good time to meet Golf Australia's Government Relations Manager Fiona Telford. Fiona discusses the strategic aims of the organisation and its dealings with governments at Federal, State and - perhaps most importantly - local level. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) The TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home to some of the internet's best golf podcasts

We first met Sandy Jamieson back in January when he launched 1Club golf, a concept he designed himself to attract more people to the game. Six months on and despite a worldwide pandemic, 1Club has proved a major success. Sandy joins us on Episode 34 to talk about that plus the state of golf more broadly. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) The 1Club (https://1club.golf) website Sandy's first appearance (https://good-good.fireside.fm/14) on Good Good back in January The TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home to some of the internet's best golf podcasts

Respected golf writer John Huggan joins Episode 33 to talk all things golf including: his recent podcast interview with Rory McIlroy that went viral; the 'Hitler' v 'Stalin' choice potentially facing the European Tour; the future of the Australian Open; gender politics in golf and so much more. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) The Rory Interview on the excellent McKellar Journal Podcast (https://anchor.fm/mckellargolfpodcast/episodes/McKellar-Golf-Podcast-43-Rory-McIlroy-ee2i96)

Episode 32…the one that got away. We recorded a fabulous chat with former Touring Professional Ewan Porter this week and covered everything from the demons within that drive golfers to distraction to innovative formats and the future of the professional game in Australia. Sadly, nobody will get to hear that because of what we are referring to as a technical glitch (also known as oops….lost the recording!) We will have Ewan back in the next week or two but in the meantime we’ve delved into the archives to re-post one of our most popular episodes ever, The Book Club breakdown of Spirit of St Andrews with Mike Clayton. If you’ve never heard it you must and if you have heard it you must listen again. Enjoy. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) The Rory Interview on the excellent McKellar Journal Podcast (https://anchor.fm/mckellargolfpodcast/episodes/McKellar-Golf-Podcast-43-Rory-McIlroy-ee2i96)

Many outside the game see golf as - at best - a negative for the environment and there is no doubt the game has some significant questions to answer about issues such as water and chemical use. But there is another - mostly hidden - way that golf is less than environmentally friendly and it comes in the form of the humble golf tee. The predominantly plastic or hardwood device millions of golfers use to begin almost every hole they play is actually a needlessly damaging piece of equipment and this week's Good Good guest is doing something about it. Ed Sandison formed his company Ocean Tee Golf in 2018 with the aim of reducing the use of plastic tees and instead replacing them with a bamboo version. Having had some success, the company has now begun manufacturing apparel with plans to expand even further. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) Ed's company Ocean Tee Golf (https://oceanteegolf.com) Adrian Logue's (https://www.adrianlogue.com/blog) brilliant piece on The Match 2 logo The new podcast Rod talked about, Jon and the Futurenauts (https://jonandthefuturenauts.podbean.com)

Adam Drummond was once an aspiring professional but drifted into caddying just before the new millennium. 21 years later he's still at it having collected a host of great stories - not to mention a bunch of golf wisdom - along the way. Adam joins us for Episode 30 of Good Good to chew the fat about all things golf. Links mentioned on this episode: The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler play a match with persimmon and blades (https://www.instagram.com/p/B_vGApBBh5G/?utm_source=ig_embed) Adrian Logue's (https://www.adrianlogue.com) photography and musings on the game

Ian Andrew is a gentler version of our own Mike Clayton, a passionate course architect whose perspective and interest in the game is infinitely broader than his own place in it. Andrew joined Episode 29 to talk about his new book on famed Canadian architect Stanley Thompson plus a myriad of other topics including, but not limited to, the purpose of bunkers, the emerging moral issue of water and golf and why the future might be better for those who think width and angles are the key to more interesting golf. Links mentioned on this episode: The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf)(discount page) Ian Andrew's collection of brilliant essays on the game (http://www3.sympatico.ca/iandrew/writing.htm) Ian Andrew on Twitter (https://twitter.com/IanAndrewGolf) Ian's appearance on Derek Duncan's Feed The Ball (https://feedtheball.com/episode-14-ian-andrew/) podcast is well worth your time

Sick of Covid 19? Us too. So we're not mentioning it this week. Instead, we're delving into the world of golf and art when we catch up with renowned golf artist Lee Wybranski. Lee has produced the posters for every US Open since 2008 and has painted as well as work for The Open Championship, PGA and Ryder Cup. He has also been commissioned to paint just about every significant club and course in North East America as well as many Scotland, too. Lee's passion for course architecture shines through in this engaging discussion on the world where golf and art meet. Links metnioned on this episode: For the best in high end golf apparel head straight to The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) For more quality golf podcasts head to TalkinGolf.com (https://talkingolf.com) Lee Wybranski's website (https://www.leewybranski.com/shop/) where you can buy many of his outstanding prints and paintings

For more than a decade Scott Micheaux had one of the best jobs in golf. As one of the lead golf writers for the Augusta Chronicle Michaux was tasked each year with producing a major profile of the defending champion in readiness as part of the paper's preview for each years event. From Angel Cabrera to Adam Scott and a surprise encounter with Tiger Woods, Michaux has some fabulous memories and stories from one of the most revered tournaments - and clubs - in the game. Links metnioned on this episode: For the best in high end golf apparel head straight to The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) For more quality golf podcasts head to TalkinGolf.com (https://talkingolf.com) Scott Michaux's Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/ScottMichaux/posts?)

We'd all love to talk about something else but the realities of the ongoing Corona Virus Pandemic are making it hard. This week Matt Day, GM at Perth's 27-hole Collier Park facility, joins the pod to talk about the day to day realities of life in charge of two golf courses and some major projects which have been thrown into uncertainty. Matt is a thoughtful analyst of the golf business - and public golf in particular - and his insights are always worth listening to. Links mentioned on this episode: For the best in high end golf apparel head straight to The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) For more quality golf podcasts head to TalkinGolf.com (https://talkingolf.com) Adrian's critique of THE PLAYERS logo and brand adrianlogue.com (https://www.adrianlogue.com/post/the-players-championship-a-brand-analysis)

In golf, the true greats are known by a single name. And just like Arnie, Jack, Tiger and Hogan, Seve takes his place as one of the best and most important ever to play the game. The Spaniard was charisma personified, both on and off the course, and taken all too early in 2011. If The Masters hadn't been postponed, this year would have marked the 40th anniversary of his first Green Jacket win and while there is no excuse needed it served as the ideal reason for an in depth chat about one of the game's most popular players. Join former caddie Billy Foster and fellow European Tour players Tony Johnstone and Mike Clayton as they reminisce about one of the most exciting players ever to pick up club. Links menitoend on this week's episode: For the best in high end golf apparel head straight to The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) Billy Foster tells the story of the letter (https://twitter.com/GOLFTV/status/1243470985803763712?s=20) he got from Seve offering him the job. Billy's version of the best shot (https://www.golfchannel.com/video/caddie-billy-foster-best-shot-seve-ballesteros) he ever saw Seve hit.

With a world spinning seemingly out of control there are lots of questions about where golf should fit in the new world order. There are no right or wrong answers but on Episode 24 Rod Morri and Adrian Logue are joined by Dave Hill (aka One Bearded Golfer) to thrash out some of the issues. It's a rambling chat but what else are you going to talk about at a time like this? Links menitoend on this week's episode: For the best in high end golf apparel head straight to The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) For Jay Revell's excellent piece on golf and the virus go here (https://jayrevell.com/golf-in-the-age-of-coronavirus/). For another good read from English golfer Meg Maclaren go here (https://megmaclaren.com/2020/03/23/undefined/). To read Rod's piece for Golf Australia magazine go here. (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/news/morri-playing-through-the-uncertainty-539680) On Twitter follow One Bearded Golfer here (https://twitter.com/1beardedgolfer), find Adrian Logue at Adrian Logue.com (https://www.adrianlogue.com) and on Twitter here (https://twitter.com/AdrianLogue).

If you want to start an argument in golf there are a couple of surefire topics that will do it and the ranking of the country's top 100 courses is one of them. On Episode 23 of Good Good, Golf Australia Magazine Editor Brendan James joins us in studio to discuss the where, what, when, how and why of his publication's biennial list. It's a fascinating discussion that wanders in a few different directions including (despite best efforts to avoid it) the impact of COVID 19. To check out the list and associated comments head here (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/ranking-australias-top-100-courses-for-2020-537630). Adrian's critique of THE PLAYERS logo and brand adrianlogue.com (https://www.adrianlogue.com/post/the-players-championship-a-brand-analysis) For the best in high end golf apparel head straight to The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) To listen to The Thing About Golf Podcast go here (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/thethingaboutgolf) or the Twitter feed here (https://twitter.com/ThingGolf) On Twitter follow Brendan James here (https://twitter.com/BrendanJames2), find Adrian Logue at Adrian Logue.com (https://www.adrianlogue.com) and on Twitter here (https://twitter.com/AdrianLogue).

They're the heavy weights of Golf Twitter and it was a privilege for Good Good to host Michael Wolf (https://twitter.com/bamabearcat), Jon Cavalier (https://twitter.com/LinksGems) and Nigel Islam (https://twitter.com/docnni) in studio for a rambling chat about all things golf and all things Australia. From Royal Melbourne to Barwon Heads and NSW to Royal Adelaide, Wolf, Cavalier and their less well known but incredibly knowledgeable travel companion Islam had a great time here and have some interesting observations about the golf culture and courses in these parts. While you're listening along make sure to surf over to The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) and check out some of their latest range of top quality apparel, shoes and accessories. If it's the best brands in golf you're looking for then look no further becasu they have them all: Ralph Laurne, J Lindeberg, Travis Mathew, Peter Millar, Puma, Nike, Hugo Boss and more.

Groundbreaking stuff on the Good Good Golf Podcast this week as we welcome a new guest host but reintroduce an old segment. The Book Club was one of the great success stories of the iSeekGolf podcast and it returns this week with Feed The Ball's Derek Duncan in the host chair joined by Adrian Logue and Monarch Of The Green author Stephen Proctor to break down one golf's most influential books - The World Atlas Of Golf. It's riveting stuff and will have you scouring eBay for a copy of your own. Links NOT mentioned on this episode but that you should visit anyway: The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf)

The always popular and insightful Mike Clayton joins Episode 20 of the show to discuss Steph Kyriacou's remarkable victory at Bonville, the Peter Kostis revelations on the No Laying Up podcast, the Golf Premier League and plenty more as well. Links mentioned on this episode: The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au)where Good Good Listeners get an extra 30% off all current sale prices. Click the link and grab a bargain while they last! The No Laying Up podcast (https://player.fm/series/no-laying-up-golf-podcast/nlu-podcast-episode-282-peter-kostis)with Peter Kostis

There's always hand wringing in golf about growing the numbers of people who play but do we ever stop to ask why it is non golfers aren't already swinging a club? After a brilliant piece in The Irish Times last week chronicling her journey to 13th Beach to watch fellow Irish woman Leona Maguire we catch up with former Olympic silver medallist Sonia O'Sullivan to find out what golf looks like to the outside world. Links menitoned on this episode: Our sponsor The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au) Sonia's excellent piece (https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/sonia-o-sullivan-a-lesson-in-practice-and-patience-on-the-golf-course-1.4171560) in the Irish Times: The TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com), home of some of the game's best podcasts

John Huggan is one of the most respected and forthright voices in the game and he joins Rod Morri and Adrian Logue on Episode 18 to talk Vic Open, Min Woo Lee, the Distance Insights Report and more. There's also news about Derek Duncan and a special announcement about the long awaited return of the much loved Book Club. Links menitoned on this episode: The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) for the best apparel brands and accessories. TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) - the podcast network for serious golfers John Huggan on Twitter (https://twitter.com/johnhuggan) Adrian's piece on the Distance Insights Report (https://www.adrianlogue.com/post/clear-simple-and-wrong) Distance Insights Report (https://www.randa.org/TheRandA/Distance-Insights)

It might not be Australia's most important championship but as a spectator is it the country's best tournament. The mixed men's and women's Vic Opens are a highlight of the golf calendar each year and with host Rod Morri on site at 13th beach this week it was a great opportunity to sit down with LET player Felicity Johnson to talk all things golf. Links mentioned on this episode The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) - has a $25 store credit for TalkinGolf listeners on their first visit. The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) network for more quality golf podcasts The Thing About Golf (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/thethingaboutgolf) podcast at Golf Australia magazine

For most of us golf is a passion but it is also big business with both the professional circuits and the amateur game generating large sums of money. Sports business expert Richard Gillis is one of the leading analysts of sport and its associated marketing and he joins episode 16 to look at some of the issues - both good and bad - confronting golf. Links mentioned on this episode: The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) The TalkinGolf network (https://talkingolf.com) The Thing About Golf (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/thethingaboutgolf) podcast The Unofficial Partner (https://www.unofficialpartner.com) blog and podcast Richard Gillis on Twitter (https://twitter.com/RichardGillis1) Rod Morri on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Rod_Morri)

Sydney based golf course architect Harley Kruse comes into the studio for episode 15 to talk all things course design, technology and the future of golf. Harley has been in the course architecture business for more than 30 years having started his design career with Peter Thomson before a stint with Greg Norman Golf Design and now out on his own with Kruse Golf Design. A recent renovation of Sydney's Killara Golf Club has been well recieved and after a lengthy approval process Kruse will soon begin work at Royal Sydney Golf Club alongside Gil Hanse where he will 'handle everything off the fairways' with a comprehensive planting vegetation plan designd to bring native flora back to the course. Links mentioned on this episode: Our sponsor, The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) The TalkinGolf Network (https://talkingolf.com) Follow Harley Kruse on Twitter (https://twitter.com/KruseHarley)

There may be no more intimidating game for a beginner than golf and perhaps no more intimidating place to try to do it than on a golf course. But one Melbourne professional has an idea to change all that and he's our guest today on Episode 14. Sandy Jamieson operates the Oakleigh Public Golf Course in Melbourne and his One Club concept is already helping to change the face of the game there. But he hopes to make a much broader impact over time, as you'll hear. Links menitoned on this episode: The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) For the best in golf apparel One Club Golf (https://1club.golf) Check out the details of Sandy Jamieson's simple idea to get more people playing golf Rod Morri (https://twitter.com/Rod_Morri) on Twitter Adrian Logue (https://twitter.com/AdrianLogue) on Twitter Derek Duncan (https://twitter.com/feedtheball) on Twitter

We were supped to call it a day after last week's Presidents Cup preview but really, how could we not rehash the brilliant week at Royal Melbourne? Some of Adrian Logue's finest work on Episode 13 as he introduces us to the 'Buffoon versus Class Act' breakdown of the players and takes aim at everyone from television to the PGA Tour.We hope you enjoy this final episode of 2019 and thanks for all your support over the course of the year and we look forward to coming back to do it all again in 2020. Want your Golf Society discount gift voucher? Simply click here (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/products/tgs-gift-cards-the-perfect-gift)

Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and their respective teams will take centre stage at this week's Presidents Cup but for many golfers it is the Royal Melbourne course - and how it plays for 24 of the world's best - that will be of most interest. On Episode 12 we meet two Royal Melbourne Golf Club members to find out what it is like to play host to an event the size of the Presidents Cup as well as some discussion about the place of the course in the game more broadly. Links mentioned on this episode: The Golf Society 30% off Gift Voucher (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/products/tgs-gift-cards-the-perfect-gift) offer

Course ranking lists, social media and golf course design, watching the pros up close and Derek's sticky balls. All that and more on Episode 11 of the Good Good Golf Podcast. Links menitoned on this episode: The Golf Society exclusive 30% TalkinGolf Gift Voucher (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/products/tgs-gift-cards-the-perfect-gift) offer The GOLF magazine top 100 courses (https://www.planetgolf.com/rankings/worldwide/golf-magazine-world-top-100/2019)list: Derek's Feed The Ball (https://talkingolf.com/episode-61-jim-urbina/)episode with Jim Urbina For those who, like Derek, were deprived of the joy of The Thunderbirds in their childhood, click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODZh745e1Eo&list=PLK7mXBqD4M5goOUVhnt8yQTgMeUMsdOKh).

Should the Australian Open join forces with the European Tour? Will the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA merge and if they did, would it be a good thing? And when will we see some innovation in the way golf is broadcast on TV? Just some of the eclectic mix of topics on a stream of consciousness episode 10 of The Good Good Golf Podcast. Links mentioned in this episode: The Golf Society 30% off Gift Voucher (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/products/tgs-gift-cards-the-perfect-gift) offer Adrian Logue's new photography website (https://www.adrianlogue.com) NSW Open ticket offer (https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2019-nsw-open-championship-tickets-73038276451)

If people like things about golf that are different to you, does that mean they are doing it wrong? Why does golf need to invite communities into their space? What's more important - name tags for the staff or an interesting green complex? These are just some of the talking points on Episode Nine of The Good Good Golf Podcast. Links mentioned on this episode: The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) for the very best in golf apparel. TalkinGolf.com (https://talkingolf.com) - The podctast network for serious golfers Epsiode 60 of Feed The Ball (https://talkingolf.com/show/feedtheball/) Andy Staples' brilliant Community Links (https://www.staplesgolfdesign.com/community-links/) concept

"The only point of the fifth hole at Royal Melbourne West," says Mike Clayton of the famed par-3, "is to join up the great fourth hole - the over the hill and down to the right par-5 - with the amazing 6th hole." It's Clayton at his best on Episode Eight of The Good Good Golf Podcast where Sydney v Melbourne golf, the Christina Kim rules fiasco and why Cypress Point's 16th hole needs an alternate par-4 tee are among the topics dissected. Clayton joins regulars Rod Morri, Adrian Logue and Derek Duncan for a fascinating and in depth discussion about golf and the fields upon which it is played. Links for Epsidoe Eight: As always head to The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) for next level golf apparel and accessories For more outstanding golf content log on to TalkinGolf.com (https://talkingolf.com) The Golf.com annual player survey (https://www.golf.com/news/features/2019/10/31/anonymous-pro-survey-pga-tour-tiger-trump-cheating/) where favourite and least favourite courses of the PGA Tour were discussed Adrian Logue briefly referenced an article from Golf Business News which we will talk about in more depth on a future epiode but for those who can't wait, you can read it here (http://www.golfincmagazine.com/blog/presentation-matters-pay-attention-these-five-areas).

Self confessed golf tragic Phil Blackmar has spent his entire life around the game. He not only played at the highest level for more than a decade and a half, he won three times and all in an era that crossed over from Jack Nicklaus to Greg Norman to Tiger Woods. Now a commentator at Golf Channel Blackmar, like many of his contemporaries, worries about the direction the game has taken at the top level but believes he has a solution that is as intriguing as it is unique. Links mentioned on this episode: The Golf Society: (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) For the latest in golf fashion TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) - The podcast network for serious golfers

Derek Duncan rejoins the show for Episode Six just days after penning an intriguing essay on the golf business which attracted plenty of attention on Twitter during the week. We chat about that plus what millennial golfers want, the great Ladies Tee debate and who would win a fight between and Axolotl and a lion? And just what is a Protectorate? Don't forget to check out our network sponsors The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) for the latest in golf fashion. Visit the TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network for more uality golf podcasts. Read Derek's excellent and thought provoking essay here (https://feedtheball.com/the-game-is-alright/). Read the Millenial Twitter thread here (https://twitter.com/PluggedInGolf/status/1187792111384584195). Read the discussion about Ladies Tees here (https://twitter.com/jamogolf/status/1187993232967270400?s=20).

Derek Duncan has the week off but Rollback Alliance co-founder Matt Mollica courageously steps into the breach to talk all things golf on Episode 5 of The Good Good Golf Podcast. We chat whether The Masters has as much influence as most believe, why they won't go it alone with a tournament ball, ponder whether adding a racetrack to a suburban golf course could save it and why a video clip from a tournament almost 30 years ago went viral. Links mentioned on this episode: Our sponsor, The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) The TalkinGolf Podcast Network (https://talkingolf.com) Rob Williamson's Gil Morgan clip (https://twitter.com/Yeti2319/status/1184401066130960384?s=20) that went viral Episode 99 (https://talkingolf.com/sog-ep-099-a-very-special-announcement/) of State of the Game with Mike Clayton, Mike Devries and Frank Pont

On Episode Four of The Good-Good Golf Podcast Adrian Logue, Derek Duncan and Rod Morri dissect some of the big questions about the media and golf, wonder about the obsession with competition play in Australia and is there beauty in the modern bash and splat game? Links mentioned on this episode: The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) Australia's leading online retailer of high end golf apparel and accessories. Rod Morri's column (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/morri-time-to-put-the-scorecard-away-532075)on the obsession in Australia with competition golf Nick Menta's story (https://sunday.golfchannel.com/news/pga-tour-working-out-driver-testing-kinks-create-level-playing-field) on drivers failing the CT test Tiger's PopStroke launch (https://golfweek.com/2019/10/10/tiger-woods-golf-entertainment-popstroke/)

On last week's episode Derek Duncan caused a storm of controversy with his revelation that his stance on the distance debate was 'evolving'. This week he deals with the fallout plus we discuss the cult following of Sweetens Cove and whether drivers failing conformity tests on the PGA Tour is a serious issue. We also welcome our first sponsor to the TalkinGolf Network with online retailer of high end apparel The Golf Society (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) joining us this week. And, as you'd hope and expect, there's a special introductory offer for podcast listeners. Simply log on to The Golf Society website (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/pages/talkingolf) , enter your email address and be rewarded with a $25 voucher for any purchase over $60. You might even consider using it on this jacket (https://www.thegolfsociety.com.au/collections/cross-golf-clothing/products/cross-vapor-windproof-golf-jacket-lichen-green) that Adrian recommends. Finally we also welcome a new podcast to the TalkinGolf Network this week as Nick O'Hern launches his new podcast with Sydney based golf writer Matt Cleary. The pair will dissect and dicsuss Nick's highly regarded book Tour Mentality. You can listen to the show here (https://talkingolf.com/show/nick-oherns-tour-mentality/).

On Episode Two of The Good Good Golf Podcast Derek Duncan joins the team and it's quite the debut when he drops a bombshell about his thoughts on the distance debate. We also get the good oil from Adrian Logue about golf in Denmark and England plus call local governments to account for their complete point missing when it comes to golf. Links mentioned on this episode: Ron Whitten's excellent piece on course superintendents and mental health (https://www.golfdigest.com/story/the-growing-and-surprising-mental-health-challenge-facing-golf-superintendents) Garrett Morrison (https://twitter.com/gfordgolf) makes a brilliant podcast debut as host on The Fried Egg with guest Bob Crosby (https://twitter.com/Otey71). Listen here (https://thefriedegg.podbean.com/e/episode-156-robert-crosby-golf-historian-and-john-low-biographer/).

On this first episode of the Good-Good Golf podcast there's not much golf chat but a bit of an explanation about some pretty big changes at the TalkinGolf network. The show will be hosted by Rod Morri, Adrian Logue and Derek Duncan (of Feed The Ball fame) and we're hoping it will prove as engaging, educational and entertaining as any golf show on the internet. If you'd like to hear a bit about the new direction we're heading this episode explains but we'll be back with more golf specific chat next week.