Podcast appearances and mentions of mike clayton

Mat Goggin joins us on this episode to chat all things 7 Mile Beach. Listeners will undoubtedly be aware that Mike De Vries and Mike Clayton of CDP Golf Architects have been toiling away on Mr Goggin's behalf over the last few years massaging a sandy waterfront site into one of the most eagerly anticipated golf developments of the past few years. Mat fills us in on the three years that have passed since his last appearance on the show, providing us with updates on the ongoing grow in, a likely opening timeline, an interesting story of Mr De Vries and his bullet cut - unsurprisingly this particular shot type works quite well around the course that he built! We also get the low down on the North course development that King Collins Dormer are planning on the city side of the 7 Mile Beach site. It was great to welcome Mat to the pod again, thanks for tuning in, we hope you enjoy the chat. The 7 Mile Beach proshop can be visited by clicking here (https://7-mile-beach.myshopify.com/). Episode music supplied under license from Epedemic Sound Shoreline Serenade - Dye O.1.1 Special Guest: Mat Goggin.

Ryan Noades joins us today to take a look at what may very well be JF Abercromby's design opus. The Addington was of course a collaboration between Abercromby and Harry S Colt, expertly routed to circumnavigate a sand and gravel hilltop heathland site some 9 miles due south of central London. The Noades' have owned the Addington since 2006 and have lovingly curated the course ever since. Over the years it became apparent to Ryan and his family that a world class golf course was hiding in plain site beneath the organic detritus that had invaded playing corridors, reduced strategic options and hampered firm and fast playing conditions. In 2019 in conjunction with the design firm Clayton De Vries & Pont a course correction was undertaken to commit fully to a faithful restoration of The Addington to its' former glory. We endeavour to explore a small part of this journey today, hopefully leaving you with a better feel for both the place and indeed a driven individual who is equally besotted, energised and excited by all of the possibilities that The Addington represents. Thanks for tuning in, we hope you enjoy the show! I've visited The Addington twice thus far and took some time to write about what I've found, please click on this link (https://shanederby.substack.com/p/the-archbishops-summer-palace) to have a read. Episode music used under license from Epedemic Sound Shoreline Serenade - Dye O.1.1 Special Guest: Ryan Noades.

Massive episode of Talk Birdie To Me today, in fact our longest episode so far. Could be because Mark consistently derailed the pod, but it could be that there was lots of stuff to talk about. Truth is probably somewhere in the middle.Nick has come in worked up over slow play after watching the Desert Classic in California and the Dubai Desert Classic at the weekend. Mark agrees and is amazed when Nick tells him the durations of some of the rounds. Nick gives his view again that stroke penalties should be introduced. Mark has three things he'd like to see happen that he feels will address slow play instantly. Nick's big beef is that the players are allowed to get away with it and the time limits are not being policed.In the Desert Classic, William Mouw shot 13 on a par 5, Nick saw it, Mark didn't - but it was what happened on the next hole that Nick found even more amusing.Mark mentions a major award Australia's OCM have won in the US for their work on the Medinah course near Chicago. Mark tells a story about him and Mike Clayton playing with a young kid from Queensland called Adam Scott at Cranbourne, and after seeing his first hole thinking he was rubbish.....but Adam then went on to blow them both away. Mark talks about how Adam was 'using the force' with his putting.We discuss Brandel Chamblee's tweet this week criticising LIV. Nick raises Rory McIlroy's chat with young Tom McKibbin about going to LIV or not.Top 5 from Mark is on the most disastrous holes ever. Plenty of feedback, including feedback from a tour pro giving one of our illustrious hosts a whack around the choppers. Very funny.PING Global with Nick is nearly derailed by Mark who has discovered AI this week and has been creating 'songs'. Unfortunately, he plays a few, and decides he wants to finish the pod by playing one in full - feel free to turn off when you get to that part.Nick's masterclass is inspired by William Mouw, video on socials.We're coming from Titleist and Footjoy HQ, and we're here thanks to our great partners:The watchMynumbers app, play smarter and use your data. Download from the App Store or Google Play;PING will help you play your best. See your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;Golf Clearance Outlet, visit them online here to find your nearest store, they're all over the country;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia.Southern Golf Club - now with their brand new Simulator Room including Trackman.And of course Titleist and Footjoy!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, send a voicemail here, and see us on YouTube here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Clayton joins me on this episode to provide us with an update on grow in at 7 Mile Beach, The Sandbelt Invitational, the Australian Summer of Golf and some local projects that Clayts, Harley Kruse and Lukas Michel have been working on recently. We also explore; the challenges that flatter sites present to the course designer, the relative under appreciation of English Golf, Tom Simpson, CDP in France, why routing and flow are important elements in course design and some bucket list design projects. Many thanks for tuning in, we hope you enjoy the show! Pic credits - CDP Golf & 7 Mile Beach Episode music used under license from Epidemic Sound Special Guest: Mike Clayton.

On Sunday Mike Clayton spoke on John 9:1-12 on Jesus healing a man born blind.

There's no shortage of division at the top of the men's game but even tawdry discussions about money can't sully the brilliance golf can offer up. Join Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri for a look at the Good, The Bad and The Ugly of golf in the mid 2020's. Sign up for Geoff's excellent newsletter The Quadrilatral here (https://quadrilateral.substack.com)

Support the Show Shop In the shop we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠⁠http://www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠ ⁠Sponsors I have some great affiliates that I am working with: Online PM Courses: Dr Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠⁠ AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-data Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠http://⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠ Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠⁠ Patreon If you just fancy buying me a coffee or similar why not pop to ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/sundaylunchpm Dr Mike Clayton is a Business Author, Conference Speaker, Facilitator, and Trusted Advisor but these describe what he does, not who he is. Are you looking for a curious soul, committed to intellectual rigour, transparent communication, and the highest professional standards? With Mike as your speaker, you are in safe hands, assured of honesty, entertainment and insight. You can always rely upon his work to be rigorously researched, carefully crafted and extensively rehearsed. Project Management website is OnlinePMCourses: https://onlinepmcourses.com/ Website : https://mikeclayton.co.uk Active YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/onlinepmcourses Always happy to link with your listeners: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeclayton/ Twitter: @OnlinePMCourses Facebook PM Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprojectmanagers/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/OnlinePMCourses/  - a comprehensive set of PM themed boards

Support the Show Shop In the shop we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠⁠http://www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠⁠ Sponsors I have some great affiliates that I am working with: Online PM Courses: Dr Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠⁠ AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-data Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠http://⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠ Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠⁠ Patreon If you just fancy buying me a coffee or similar why not pop to ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/sundaylunchpm Dr Mike Clayton is a Business Author, Conference Speaker, Facilitator, and Trusted Advisor but these describe what he does, not who he is. Are you looking for a curious soul, committed to intellectual rigour, transparent communication, and the highest professional standards? With Mike as your speaker, you are in safe hands, assured of honesty, entertainment and insight. You can always rely upon his work to be rigorously researched, carefully crafted and extensively rehearsed. Project Management website is OnlinePMCourses: https://onlinepmcourses.com/ Website : https://mikeclayton.co.uk Active YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/onlinepmcourses Always happy to link with your listeners: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeclayton/ Twitter: @OnlinePMCourses Facebook PM Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprojectmanagers/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/OnlinePMCourses/  - a comprehensive set of PM themed boards

At the 9.30am on Sunday, Mike Clayton spoke on Psalm 139 and how God has complete knowledge of us, complete presence in our lives and we are God's complete work.

Welcome back to another episode! This week I was fortunate enough to talk with Mike Clayton. Mike is an ex-tour professional, and current golf course architect. We talked about his memories and impressions of playing golf in NZ, and talked in detail about 7 Mile Beach and what Mike's expectations on how 7 Mile, and how it will change the golfing landscape in Tasmania. Crack into it!!

This week regular co-host Lawrence Donegan is joined by special guest Mike Clayton to look back on the 2024 Masters. We talk about Scottie, Rory, Ludwig and, the biggest star of them all -- the golf course at Augusta National.

VBA offers numerous portals to payers and their clients (which include doctors, patients, brokers, and more)—"one-stop shopping" for a large range of services. To ease the user experience with these services, the company has started using generative AI for training on their platform through a tool called VBA Assist. President and CEO Mike Clayton cites their mission to "make the health care experience better for everyone" and explains some of their services: 24/7 self-service for patients, real-time chat, notifications for picking up meds or scheduling visits, risk modeling and more. Learn more about VBA: https://vbasoftware.com/ Health IT Community: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working Hey, IMPACT Driver! This week, we're going deep into the world of workstreams and how they can revolutionize your project management approach. You'll discover how this approach can help you coordinate work more effectively, enhance collaboration, and provide a visual representation that aligns with how your project teams naturally think about projects. We'll demystify the concept of workstreams and explore how they can help you: ✅ Coordinate work more effectively ✅ Enhance team collaboration and control ✅ Provide a visual representation that aligns with how you naturally think about projects ✅ Move beyond simple task lists to facilitate intuitive project management Plus, I'll share real-world examples of how workstreams have been successfully applied in various industries, from software development to marketing campaigns (and even wedding planning). Tune in now and discover how workstreams can transform your project management game! Enjoy! THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY PROGGIO 1. Where you can catch Proggio's PM Pros: Webinars: How to Effectively Run Meetings Webinar hosted by Proggio & Antoni Lacinai - March 27 Demystifying Workstreams - In Conversation with Mike Clayton & Yaniv Shor - April 24 On the Road in Europe: Sponsorship at the PMI Global Summit-Europe - Berlin - April 10-11 On the Road in the US: PMI Utah Meetup on AI in Project Management, hosted by Yaniv Shor - Salt Lake City - March 26 Sponsorship & Workshop - PMI Local Chapter - Rochester - April 11 2. Free Version Exclusive Opportunity Experience the future of project portfolio management by signing up for a free account today. Create and craft stunning timelines that take your project management to the next level with Proggio! Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I'd love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES  TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS                                    

TV commentators get their fair share of criticism but few can take issue with New Zealand's Frank Nobilo who joins episode 130 of State of the Game. Nobilo is as thoughtful and articulate as any analyst in the business and he's also not afraid to speak his mind on everything from 'rollback' (he doesn't like the term) to his controversial belief that golfers are overpaid. There's also a bonus Mac O'Grady story in this episode for those who are into that sort of thing. Links mentioned on this episode: Geoff Shackelford's 'The Quadrilateral' (https://quadrilateral.substack.com)

We round out the calendar year in style – Mike Clayton returns to discuss all things golf, and give us a little look at Mike the man, not just Mike the golfing legend.   Healesville, The Sandbelt Invitational, the importance of staying active as we age, Mike's connection with the game of tennis, The Addington, angles & data, Seven Mile Beach, course construction, caddying, young people riding in carts, global travel, course design, Peter Thomson, and mentoring the next generation, as well as much more. It's all in here for your listening pleasure.   Australian Golf Passport podcast is brought to you by Angus And Grace Go Golfing and Burnley Brewing.  Matt and his crew at AAGGG have stock of the fabulous eyelet polo – a breathable fabric perfect for summer. With a tremendous cut in a range of cool colours, this polo is as fresh as it gets. Visit their website, or Instagram page, or bricks and mortar store (Sydney), and get your hands on some of the best golf apparel in the world, before it all sells out.   Likewise, as the New Year comes in, visit Burnley Brewing IRL at 648 Bridge Road Richmond, on insta, or online at www.burnleybrewing.com.au. Our proud supporter has a brilliant range of locally brewed beers – with something for everyone's taste.  Pale, Lager, Wheat Beer, Selzer and more are all there for the choosing. Thank you for supporting those who support us!   Do yourself and buy a grip training aid – as discussed by Clayts in this episode - https://www.lamkingrips.com/shop/training-golf-grips/   Anyone wanting to learn a little more about Scott Draper can click here - https://www.beyondthetour.com.au/scott-draper/   Images related to this episode can be found on our Instagram page (@AustralianGolfPassport) and on Twitter (@AusGolfPassport). Images accompanied by attribution to their owners / creators.   Podcast intro music - Nbhd Nick / Stop Playing With Me - Instrumental / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Former golf professional, well known architect and experienced golf commentator Mike Clayton spoke to ABC Sport's Corbin Middlemas about Jon Rahm's move to LIV Golf and the impact it will have on the USPGA Tour. 

In part 2 of this spirited rollback debate, Matt Ginella and Alan Shipnuck are joined by world renowned golf course architect Mike Clayton to continue their discussion on the recent decision to modify the golf ball.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former pro golfer Mike Clayton joins Tom and Adam on Sportsday with a discussion into the current Aus Open Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golf Expert & Course Designer, Mike Clayton, spoke with Scott Cummings & Tim Gossage about Min Woo Lee winning the Australian PGA Championship yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public golf facilities around the world are under pressure as a recent announcement to shut down half of Moore Park in Sydney, one of the nation's busiest public courses, proves. So what are the politics of public golf in a world where cities face increasing housing pressure? Former Victorian Premier and avid golfer Dan Andrews joins the pod to discuss how golf can better make its case in the debate over how we use our public space.

This week we have the second part of my interview with Bob DeKoch & Phil Clampitt, The Leading With Care Guys. Support the Show Shop In the shop, we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors I have some great affiliates that I am working with: Online PM Courses: Dr. Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out, to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-date Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠⁠⁠⁠ Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Other stuff I mentioned About Bob Bob DeKoch has devoted his entire career to leadership roles, refining his own skills, and mentoring hundreds of aspiring leaders. His passion for people and for extraordinary outcomes is what drives him. Rising to senior executive roles in numerous organizations, Bob has developed and put into practice the many teachings in his books. He has over four decades of experience across major market sectors: the construction services industry and real estate development business, the pulp and paper industry, the beverage industry, and the chemical industry. He has served on boards of US organizations—for-profit and nonprofit—including a major international corporation. This diverse experience has helped him develop unique insight into inspired leadership. Bob is currently the founder of the leadership consulting firm, Limitless, whose services are described at www.lmtlss.biz About Phil Phillip G. Clampitt (PhD, University of Kansas) is the Blair Endowed Chair of Communication at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. He was previously designated the Hendrickson Named Professor of Business. Phil has won numerous awards for his teaching and scholarship. His students started calling him “Dr. So What” because he asked, “So what?” so often, as a prod to encourage them to think about the implications of their ideas (see www.DrSoWhat.com). The Wall Street Journal and MIT Sloan Management Review highlighted his work on decision downloading, which details how companies can effectively communicate decisions to those not involved in the decision-making process. Phil has consulted on leadership, communication, and strategic planning with organizations such as Nokia, PepsiCo, The US Army War College, Schneider National, and Dental City. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

The New South Wales Premier Chris Minns yesterday announced that the busy and popular public golf course at Moore Park will be carved up to create more free-form parkland, at the expense of golf holes. It seems like golf is paying the price on the back end of unfettered urban development on the edge of Centennial Park and Moore Park.  As the population of Zetland and surrounding streets rises, the absence of sufficient green space allowance within that development footprint is becoming more obvious. High density residential development during the tenure of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore and previous NSW premier Bob Carr now sees current day politicians reach into the golf course to ameliorate the absence of green space allowance within the suburban development footprint. Mike Clayton joins us to discuss the issue, and how similar themes are playing out in other states of Australia.  Mike and Scott propose several possible outcomes for the golf course.  We also urge all those who love golf to engage with the impending public comment period regarding the Moore Park precinct, and the fate of the golf course.   As discussed in this episode – several other podcasts of interest -   State of the Game Episode #128 with Dr Josh Ralston - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sog-128-digging-deeper-on-saudi-arabia-with-dr-joshua/id497208674?i=1000631324629   The Good-Good Golf Podcast Episode #162 with Karen Lunn of the Australian Golf Industry Council on what golf gives back to the community - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-good-good-golf-podcast/id1480970735?i=1000631821147   And a link to contribute submissions regarding the fate of Oakleigh golf course in Melbourne, where Sandy Jamieson is fighting local council who seek to re-purpose the small parcel of land on which the course current serves a diverse and sizeable portion of the local community - https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/About-Us/News/Monash-calls-for-feedback-to-shape-future-planning-of-Oakleigh-Golf-Course   Images related to this episode can be found on our Instagram page (@AustralianGolfPassport) and on Twitter (@AusGolfPassport). Images accompanied by attribution to their owners / creators.   Our podcast is proudly supported by Angus And Grace Go Golfing – manufacturers of beautiful clothing for your golf days and non-golf days too. Thanks to those of you who have already purchased from AAGGG – we appreciate you supporting them! And you know you look sharp for doing so.  Follow AAGGG on Insta (@angusandgracegogolfing) and if you're in Sydney, head in to the store for an amazing experience with Matt, at 39 William Street Paddington.   Visit - http://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com Podcast intro music - Nbhd Nick / Stop Playing With Me - Instrumental / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

This week we have part one of my interview with #137/138 Bob DeKoch & Phil Clampitt, The Leading With Care Guys. Support the Show Shop In the shop, we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors I have some great affiliates that I am working with: Online PM Courses: Dr. Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out, to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-date Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠⁠⁠⁠ Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Other stuff I mentioned About Bob Bob DeKoch has devoted his entire career to leadership roles, refining his own skills, and mentoring hundreds of aspiring leaders. His passion for people and for extraordinary outcomes is what drives him. Rising to senior executive roles in numerous organizations, Bob has developed and put into practice the many teachings in his books. He has over four decades of experience across major market sectors: the construction services industry and real estate development business, the pulp and paper industry, the beverage industry, and the chemical industry. He has served on boards of US organizations—for-profit and nonprofit—including a major international corporation. This diverse experience has helped him develop unique insight into inspired leadership. Bob is currently the founder of the leadership consulting firm, Limitless, whose services are described at www.lmtlss.biz About Phil Phillip G. Clampitt (PhD, University of Kansas) is the Blair Endowed Chair of Communication at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. He was previously designated the Hendrickson Named Professor of Business. Phil has won numerous awards for his teaching and scholarship. His students started calling him “Dr. So What” because he asked, “So what?” so often, as a prod to encourage them to think about the implications of their ideas (see www.DrSoWhat.com). The Wall Street Journal and MIT Sloan Management Review highlighted his work on decision downloading, which details how companies can effectively communicate decisions to those not involved in the decision-making process. Phil has consulted on leadership, communication, and strategic planning with organizations such as Nokia, PepsiCo, The US Army War College, Schneider National, and Dental City. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

Is it the best course in the world? Who can say. Royal Melbourne's famed Composite layout has its moment in the Australian Golf Passport podcast spotlight this episode. We discus the origins of the concept for a course combining holes from East and West, and why it originated. The holes that make up Composite, and the sequence in which they're been played for many different events in over time is also a topic for this episode.  We round out the episode mulling over a host of listener questions, while also reminiscing about Presidents Cups of years gone by.   We hope this neatly puts a bow on our talks about Royal Melbourne, and that you find it a timely chat, with the imminent staging of the Asia Pacific Amateur championship over the Composite course later this month.  We trust you will enjoy listening to this discussion about one of the world's finest golf courses.   Those who wish to visit Royal Melbourne can commence enquiries via this link - https://www.royalmelbourne.com.au/visitors/   As discussed in this episode - the Peter Thomson v Gary Player match over RM West – recorded for Shell's Wonderful World of Golf – (Part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U__jLwUXF9s & (Part 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwfqjMapIF4   The specifics on Mike Clayton's book on Royal Melbourne's courses - https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/5196652   One copy available on eBay currently – grab it here. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/166347659776?hash=item26bb17da00:g:7FUAAOSwWbBlER~3&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4Ixxc2MoQQb2%2BIneOQrHtF63YCT%2FyMPBDnCGVMC2MoBWUm%2BqKTj89SWQBeGb4z1OYKoYFBCgr%2FaURWX2LSPJtQ2KCCXpsxPoP3%2FUSVAwrRX6RlXrwM6z3W0zp1bNTaRPw4olwcKezacqUYBS%2BvD4j173LWkWtCxni8ZSSh44x5P7zlDLMtRkEBCEfm7nUYMHAC6q8t2diA39M1vKe4Po0ZGhMiC5AdMUjcVB2GVSSfIzL%2F7sHzhFcxM3W%2BbphtleDCA75Anh7gnJAkDoHAvQSFTKaFyjVhHipXlKt8rRcYhi%7Ctkp%3ABFBMxuKkkuZi   The specifics on Dr. John Green's book on the History of Royal Melbourne's courses - https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/5196961   As mentioned in the episode - VHS video available on eBay – highlights of the 1998 Presidents Cup - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/133126317950?hash=item1efef2677e:g:bngAAOSwNCRdPVxL&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8Knby%2BfABe7ODpfkD0Xcb1oKgFr70kuC9%2BwNR2sV5M9Gdw%2BVk%2FLDxnuqPv%2FITn%2Fxl1thGKaAxhAfk28pdLLiiZgEhVs5UOn%2FB2pnU7Q4Fc7%2BGOH4ai4CM7Gh%2F8w7QN%2BsiGaCTJi7Fxml1rzK8etsacH7DjAjrdve7PKWcGMqCTRzEUadXbAfjaHx6DVQDUPORrE9oYrRsPR4gjPeIDM61HveHr1LRxDmfpF3Megu3TCmaPICKHd2r3x%2BvuYn3XBrWs%2F98ZBFbu2slTqo9kg5lJb8pknr6P0WIAfQDIWLaxCDFF7u5JsdgTeWj0BCIEp0Sw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9STh4PoYg   And of course the deep fake video of Tiger's putt in the 2019 Presidents Cup - https://youtu.be/M8-BvUjgOuU?si=xXrjVdvTN0Sy_AX-   Images related to this episode can be found on our Instagram page (@AustralianGolfPassport) and on Twitter (@AusGolfPassport). Images accompanied by attribution to their owners / creators.   Angus And Grace Go Golfing have some ridiculously good markdowns in store and online currently – end of winter stock with jackets, long sleeve mock turtleneck merino tops, and other layers ready to be snapped up.  Thanks to those of you who have already purchased from AAGGG we appreciate you supporting them! And you know you look sharp for doing so.  Follow AAGGG on Insta (@angusandgracegogolfing) and if you're in Sydney, head in to the store for an amazing experience, at 39 William Street Paddington. Thanks so much to Angus And Grace Go Golfing for supporting the podcast.   Visit - http://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com   Podcast intro music - Nbhd Nick / Stop Playing With Me - Instrumental / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

LIV Golf has brought Saudi Arabia into sharp focus for golf and golfers but how much do we really know about the Kingdom and how it works? Dr Joshua Ralston from the Edinburgh University School of Divinity joins the pod to discuss some of the big, ethical questions facing golf. Sign up for Geoff's excellent Quadrilateral substack here (https://quadrilateral.substack.com) Buy Mackellar Magazine here https://www.mckellarmagazine.com. You won't regret it. And listen to the Mackellar podcast here (https://rephonic.com/podcasts/mckellar). Dr Josh Ralston on The Bag Drop (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjQ0ODAxMTQ1Ni9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTU1NTIxMTA4Ng==) podcast

Mathew Goggin has had one of the most interesting careers in golf and he's not yet old enough to play on the Champions Tour. Growing up in Tasmania as the son of legendary golfer Lindy Goggin (née Jennings), Mat played frequently at Royal Hobart Golf Club, which is close to the Hobart International Airport as well as a strip of sand dunes and pine trees called Seven Mile Beach. Mat often wondered why there wasn't a course on this landmass, amid the spectacular dunes. Future Tassie golfers will no longer have to wonder: with the help of architects Mike Clayton and Mike DeVries, Mat is developing a new public golf course at Seven Mile Beach, set to open in late 2024. In addition, he has already begun to plan a second course next door, this one called 5 Mile Beach. Matt gives Garrett the lowdown on these projects and also talks about his outstanding competitive career, highlighted by a victory at the 1995 Australian Amateur, five wins on the Korn Ferry Tour, and a very close call at the 2009 Open Championship. (Yes, that Open—the Tom Watson vs. Stewart Cink one.) Mentioned in the episode: Mat's excellent essay "10 years and counting...," a reflection on his late grandfather's influence on his life in golf

This week I have my interview with Anara Asylbekova, The Little PM Book Author. Support the Show Shop In the shop we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠⁠ Sponsors I have some great affiliates that I am working with: Online PM Courses: Dr. Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-date Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠⁠⁠ Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other stuff I mentioned About Anara At the leading edge of digital transformation, she raises projects, programs, and solutions to new heights utilizing a combination of Agile principles and innovation. Her career spans a 18+ year background innovating products, generating value-added services, and refining the end-user experience on a global scale. She has developed a reputation for managing complex projects with success governing portfolios across Central Asia, APAC, and European regions whilst exceeding stakeholder expectations. She create collaborative work environments where multidisciplined professionals work as a team to fulfil all requirements and deadlines. Applying her industry acumen, she works with executive leadership to implement and secure the adoption of needed change, keeping the organization competitive in today's digital world. Areas of Expertise:• Agile Project Management: Govern technological portfolios comprised of numerous projects and programs, delivering all to agreed scopes, requirements, and timescales.• PMO Master: In-depth understanding of the value to be delivered by PMO and services included. Defining and steering the portfolio state and strategies, utilising different methods for efficient governance, and analysing results. • Operations: Control multimillion-dollar budgets, allocate essential resources, promote best practice, and develop strategic roadmaps. Contributing to developing the right people-oriented culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

This week I have my interview with Anara Asylbekova, The Little PM Book Author. Support the Show Shop In the shop we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠⁠ Sponsors I have some great affiliates that I am working with: Online PM Courses: Dr. Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-date Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠⁠⁠ Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other stuff I mentioned About Anara At the leading edge of digital transformation, she raises projects, programs, and solutions to new heights utilizing a combination of Agile principles and innovation. Her career spans a 18+ year background innovating products, generating value-added services, and refining the end-user experience on a global scale. She has developed a reputation for managing complex projects with success governing portfolios across Central Asia, APAC, and European regions whilst exceeding stakeholder expectations. She create collaborative work environments where multidisciplined professionals work as a team to fulfil all requirements and deadlines. Applying her industry acumen, she works with executive leadership to implement and secure the adoption of needed change, keeping the organization competitive in today's digital world. Areas of Expertise:• Agile Project Management: Govern technological portfolios comprised of numerous projects and programs, delivering all to agreed scopes, requirements, and timescales.• PMO Master: In-depth understanding of the value to be delivered by PMO and services included. Defining and steering the portfolio state and strategies, utilising different methods for efficient governance, and analysing results. • Operations: Control multimillion-dollar budgets, allocate essential resources, promote best practice, and develop strategic roadmaps. Contributing to developing the right people-oriented culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

Inspired by a relatively recent golf trip to the Netherlands, this is episode #1 trying something slightly different. In this episode we take an introductory look at golf in Holland getting a feel for what you might expect in a golfing sense with assistance from some of our friends, namely Mike Clayton, Frank Pont, George Waters & Jasper Miners. We also take a sneak peak at what to expect to from the remainder of the docupod series.... please be mindful that most of it is as yet unrecorded (but I do know who I need to talk to).... I will get it published .... however, it may take some time (if putting this relatively short episode is anything to go by!). Thanks for tuning in, I hope you enjoy the different format! Featured music by Victor Lundberg, under license from Epedemic Sound. Special Guests: Frank Pont, George Waters, Jasper Miners, and Mike Clayton.

We are releasing a new format docupod series tomorrow which will take a deep dive into golf in the Netherlands. This snippet was too good to leave out so I have included here as sneak peak of my recent chat with Mike Clayton...sage advice as to why you should consider a golf trip to the Netherlands, Belgium & France. I hope you enjoy tomorrows release. Special Guest: Mike Clayton.

Never turn a change down to sit down with Clayts to talk about the game. On Open Sunday we caught up with him to talk about the projects he is working on with CDP, the equipment rollback, and golf in England.If you've enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Ep. 170 - In this episode of the All Systems Go! podcast, Chris sits down with Mike Clayton, an experienced project management trainer, author, and YouTube educator. They discuss project management best practices for marketers and freelance consultants and also cover simple ways to start integrating project management into your business, even if you're not hiring yet. If you feel your business lacks control and strategy, this conversation will give you insights into the project management capabilities you need.

Ep. 170 - In this episode of the All Systems Go! podcast, Chris sits down with Mike Clayton, an experienced project management trainer, author, and YouTube educator. They discuss project management best practices for marketers and freelance consultants and also cover simple ways to start integrating project management into your business, even if you're not hiring yet. If you feel your business lacks control and strategy, this conversation will give you insights into the project management capabilities you need.

In a special show the legendary Mike Clayton joins Shackelford and Donegan to discuss the PGA Tour's decision to ignore years of negotiations with, an accommodations by, the USGA and R&A, over a proposal to roll back the ball "elite competition golf". It's an elevated chat, even though we say so ourselves.

With Geoff Shackelford stymied by technical issues, Lawrence Donegan is joined by the legendary Mike Clayton to take a look ahead to this week's Open at Royal Liverpool. And a for a very special "Royal Liverpool" Friend of the Pod segment, we are joined by golf coach Alex Murray, whose insight on Tiger Woods' preparations for the 2006 Open could change the way golf historians will look back on Tiger's famously "strategic"approach when he won at Hoylake that year. A must listen.

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/)

Mike talks through the transformation of golf course architecture from the earliest professionals to the renaissance in golf course architecture. If you've enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Richard Pennell makes a long overdue return to the pod, I am honoured that he decided to favour F&F as the medium to announce the imminent publication of his new book - Grass Routes - a collection of some of his @pitchmarks pieces (https://pitchmarks.substack.com/). Grass Routes Website (pitchmarks.bigcartel.com) Richard has launched a new website (pitchmarks.bigcartel.com) to launch his book, the first edition has a limited run and will undoubtedly be a collectors item in the years to come. Through the medium of words, Richard, has an unrivalled ability to tanatlise the senses in transporting you to first tees, final greens and matchplay battles throughout the golf courses of England, Wales, Scotland and beyond. This is an opus worth investing in. Competition In celebration of Grass Routes publication, Richard has kindly agreed to provide a lucky winner with a signed copy of his new book. All you have to do is to follow either of the links below to Twitter or Instagram, follow the F&F accounts and then successfully name the course where the hole in question is located. F&F Twitter Link (https://twitter.com/firmandfastgolf/status/1674551074412281857) F&F Instagram Link (https://www.instagram.com/p/CuF4ucZtFhh/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) *Grant Books * (https://www.grantbooks.co.uk/) Grant Books (https://www.grantbooks.co.uk/) are publishing Grass Routes (pitchmarks.bigcartel.com) for Richard Pennell, Grant Books (https://www.grantbooks.co.uk/)has been publishing the finest golf books since 1971. Their portfolio includes architectural, historical and club-specific volumes, all produced to the highest standards. Click here (https://www.grantbooks.co.uk/) for more details of their extensive range. The Smell of Rain Towards the end of this episode I completely lost the run of myself :) and challenged RP to write a piece for the F&F listeners on the smell of rain. Alas as the pod dropped the creative juices are still flowing so you will have to wait a little longer to see what he comes up with, as soon as he sends it to me, a link will be posted here to the F&F substack blog! Richard Pennell Esq Richard's First Blog Post via Cookie Jar Golf - Rank Outsiders (https://cookiejargolf.com/rank-outsiders/) Richard Pennell's @pitchmarks Substack Blog (https://pitchmarks.substack.com/) Alistair Cooke Letter from America - Alistair Cooke on BBC Sounds (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b00f6hbp) Harry Rountree Watercolour Prints A link to the sumptuous Harry Rountree Prints from Darwin's Golf Courses of the British Isles can be found here (https://shop.evalu18.com/collections/harry-rountree) F&F Blog - Netherlands pieces #1 - Initial Observations on Dutch Golf (https://shanederby.substack.com/p/initial-thoughts-on-golf-in-the-netherlands) #2 - The Links Valley - a Reversible 9 (https://shanederby.substack.com/p/summer-break-diary-2023-1-the-links) Further pieces are currently being developed (slowly :)) on Utrecht de Pan, Royal Hague, Kennemer, Noordwijk and Hilversum will be released over the coming weeks. If you so desire, you can subscribe to the Firm & Fast Occasional Newsletter at the bottom of all posts. Other content well worth exploring McKellar Journal (https://www.mckellarmagazine.com/) The Golfers Journal (https://www.golfersjournal.com/) Contours Golf (https://contours.golf/) - Will Watt formerly of Caddie Mag The Quadrilateral (https://quadrilateral.substack.com/) - Geoff Shackleford The Albatross (https://thealbatross.substack.com/)- Bill Fields The Duffers Literary Companion (https://open.spotify.com/show/2G3yhN4E2fU4nAAtSfy86k) - Podcast with Stephen Proctor & Jim Hartsell Links for below to some favourite writers, a few of whom are also friends of the F&F pod John Low Concerning Golf (https://evalu18.com/book/concerning-golf/) Bernard Darwin The Golf Courses of the British Isles (https://evalu18.com/book/golf-courses-british-isles/) Playing the Like (https://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/title/playing-the-like/author/bernard-darwin/) Alistair Cooke The Marvellous Mania (https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780713999969/Marvellous-Mania-Alistair-Cooke-Golf-0713999969/plp) Geoff Shackleford Golf Architecture for Normal People (https://www.geoffshackelford.com/) Mike Clayton Preferred Lies (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Preferred-Lies-Other-True-Stories/dp/1743794673) Golf from The Inside (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Golf-inside-Mike-Clayton/dp/1920769072) Stephen Proctor Monarch of the Green (https://birlinn.co.uk/product/monarch-of-the-green-2/) The Long Golden Afternoon (https://birlinn.co.uk/product/the-long-golden-afternoon/) Jim Hartsell When Revelation Comes (https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Revelation-Comes-Journey-Scotland/dp/1956237097#:~:text=Scottish%20golf%20and%20golf%20writing,of%20Sweetens%20Cove%20(2021).) Roger McStravick All of Rogers' books can be purchased from Fine Golf Books (https://www.finegolfbooks.com/searchResults.php?action=browse&category_id=632) Many thanks for including us on your playlist - if you get a chance, please leave us a review on apple itunes, it would really be appreciated! Happy Golfing! Intro and outro music - _Shoreline Serenade by Dye O _- under license from Epidemic Sound Special Guest: Richard Pennell.

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/)

One of Sydney's finest courses and clubs has the spotlight for this edition of the pod, but there's plenty of additional discussion in a spritely, slightly shorter session than usual. News of the week includes details on Golf in Marvel Stadium at the Docklands in September, which will be similar to the Callaway Golf take-over at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres. Those interested can secure tickets here - https://marvelstadium.com.au/event/stadium-golf/   At the other end of the tech continuum, the 2023 Australian Hickory Shaft Championships are taking place in Melbourne in September, with Woodlands and Kingston Heath co-hosting. Registration details can be found via this link  - https://www.golfgenius.com/register?league_id=9594741941925357895   Discussion makes a brief turn into the impending course work by Gil Hanse at Royal Sydney Golf Club, and the potential of the site.  Some points can be taken from Los Angeles Country Club's North course, recent venue for the US Open, given that it too was a site of extensive work by Hanse & co. The notion of some of those characters at LACC being instilled within Royal Sydney's course is an appealing thought.   The bulk of the episode is devoted to The Lakes, one of the finest layouts in Sydney. Our episode covers the all bases from the early days, dating back to 1928 and the original course of Eric Apperly and Tom Howard, the freeway intrusion and necessary reworking by Von Hagge and Devlin in the late 1960s, to the current day version of the course, wonderfully reworked by Mike Clayton & colleagues.  Scott and Matt consider the strengths and character of the course, touching on a range of topics from grassing, pronounced green contours, reachable par 5s, and par 3 holes concluding each nine.  The course's standout holes and storied tournament history are also points of discussion. Those wishing to organise a game at The Lakes can get in contact with the club via this link - https://www.thelakesgolfclub.com.au/cms/play-golf/play-golf-at-the-lakes/   Images related to this episode can be found on our Instagram page (@AustralianGolfPassport) and on Twitter (@AusGolfPassport). Images accompanied by attribution to their owners (for this edition, we thank the keeper of the insta site for The Lakes GC for many images.   As the temperature here in Australia continues to fall and winter takes hold, the racks of Angus and Grace Go Golfing contain some beautiful layering pieces and outerwear for freezing days of the middle of the year. Follow AAGGG on Insta (@angusandgracegogolfing) and if you're in Sydney, be sure to pop in and visit Matt at 39 William Street Paddington. Thanks so much to Angus And Grace Go Golfing for their support of our podcast.   Podcast intro music - Nbhd Nick / Stop Playing With Me - Instrumental / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Despite almost no detail of how it will play out the announcement by the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund that they have ceased legal hostilities and will instead join forces has rocked the golf world. What does it mean? Who knows but there is much to speculate on. It's also not the only thing happening in the golf world with a most intriguing US Open coming up at the Georgee Thomas designed LACC next week plus the release of co host Geoff Shackelford's latest book.

Former professional golfer Mike Clayton joined Sam and JJ to talk about the final day of The Masters at Augusta National today, and to explain what's helped Jon Rahm take a commanding lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the 'Ramble' in the first hour, Sam and JJ discussed the biggest topics to come from Round 4 so far, including Paddy McCartin's concussion, Tom Lynch's suspension, and St Kilda's continued dominance. And after 'Questions Without Notice' they were joined by Mike Clayton, who wrapped up the action at The Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week regular host Lawrence Donegan is joined by the Aussie legend Mike Clayton for a Master's week podcast about all things golf. They are joined from Augusta by this week's Friend of the Pod, Geoff Shackelford.

It's taken 126 episodes and lord knows how much drinking by you, the loyal SOG listeners, but finally the USGA and R and A have listened and the ball is going to be rolled back. Sure it's not enough and of course it's too late but it's a step in the right direction and that's cause for celebration.

Rod Morri is a multi award winning Australian golf journo, serial podcast presenter and head honcho at Sydney Podcast Studios. Over the course of the episode we take a look behind the scenes of his fascination with Golf Course Architecture and how that origin story that can be traced to a holiday to Ireland and the UK in the late 1990's. We highlight some of the individuals that Rod podcasts with.... characters such as Mike Clayton and Adrian Logue.....why Geoff Shackleford hasn't provided him with an advance copy of his new book Golf Architecture for Normal People (available for preorder via that big online book reseller), the genesis of the State of the Game Podcast and ongoing colaborations with that fantastic award winning curmudgeon John Huggan..... we also get to the bottom of why Mr. Morri no longer plays golf. Happy St Patricks Day and thanks for tuning in! Podcast recorded 3/3/23 prior to R&A and USGA press conference on Model Local Rule (MLR) regarding ball testing etc Keep an eye out for the next State of the Game podcast over the next few days (https://stateofthegame.fireside.fm/) with Rod Morri, Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackleford for indepth analysis and discussion on the MLR announcement. Special Guest: Rod Morri.

This week on Need a 4th, Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger are along for the ride as Geoff Ogilvy welcomes an old mate and a fellow Aussie, the golfing polymath Michael Clayton! Michael can do it all. He played for years on the Australian and European tours, he writes about the game with spectacular clarity, his course-design work will stand the test of time, and as you are about to find out, he talks about the game like a Down Under version of Ben Crenshaw, with some Peter Thomson mixed in. Elsewhere at FPC this week, we celebrate golf in the great cultural, financial and sporting capital of Melbourne and we revisit the December fun of the Sandbelt Invitational, the tournament co-founded by Clayton and Ogilvy.  There are few people in the world (if any) who know more about golf in the sand, and golf in Melbourne, than Clayton and Ogilvy. Give a listen and hear for yourself. G'day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even for State of the Game it's been a long break and even for us it's a long episode. But there was a lot to get through with Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton on Episode 125 including (but not limited to) The Australian Summer of Golf, LIV, the changing nature of digital media, how architecture has become more mainstream, a Seven Mile Beach update and plenty more as well. There's also some chat about Geoff's upcoming book Golf Architecture For Normal People which you can pre order at the links below. Pre order the new Geoff Shackelford book in the US at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Golf-Course-Architecture-Normal-People/dp/1732222754/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6X9SK1ODLRWO&keywords=golf+architecture+for+normal+people&qid=1675311072&sprefix=golf+architecture+for+no%2Caps%2C278&sr=8-1) and in Australia at Booktopia (https://www.booktopia.com.au/golf-course-architecture-for-normal-people-geoff-shackelford/book/9781732222755.html).

Mike Clayton joins the pod for a wide ranging discussion covering his latest course design at 7 Mile Beach and his views of how the modern game and equipment interacts with the great architects of prior generations. We also chat about the equipment rollback debate and the Australian perspective on LIV and how the PGA Tour has affected the professional game in his home country.