Podcast appearances and mentions of rod morri

Every major victory is historic in its own right, but for Sir Bob Charles his 1963 Open win was a first on multiple fronts. Charles was the first left-handed player to win one of golf's big four, but was also the first player from New Zealand to do so and one of the last two players to take part in a 36-hole playoff for the title. Sir Bob sat down with Rod Morri to reminisce on a career in which he won more than 70 times as a professional, yet came about having only ever had two golf lessons in his entire life.

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)

There are few writers in golf whose words have appeared in as many publications and on as many different “new media” platforms as the prolific Geoff Shackelford. In this episode he tells Rod Morri what the future holds for the game's media landscape.  

Anyone who spends a lifetime in golf will have gathered plenty of knowledge and insight which simply can't be learned from a book. Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort's Head Professional, Evan Droop, is one such golfer. Evan's father was the head professional at Yarrawonga before him and he has two sons, both PGA of Australia members, who may well take the job after him. In between, he managed five years on the Australasian Tour including a life and career-changing near miss at the 1992 Malaysian Masters. Droop recalls all that and more in this insightful and wide-ranging conversation with host Rod Morri.

Some people have never known a life that didn't include golf and while they may not have a high profile those people are almost invariably among the most interesting and thoughtful in the game. Henry Cussell is just such a person. Head professional at Yarra Yarra Golf Club at the age of 20 and one of the earliest employees at The National Golf Club on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Cussell has likely forgotten more about the game than most people could ever hope to learn. In this wide ranging chat with Rod Morri, Cussell covers everything from 'foxing' balls as a youngster to the unique business he recently set up in Melbourne's Sandbelt with one of the great custodians of Australian golf history, Ross Baker.

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)

Nine wins from 15 starts including all six Australian state titles and the national championship as well … If somebody told you a golfer had achieved all this in a single year you wouldn't believe them, but a golfer has and, ironically, that golfer struggles to believe it themselves. Nadene Gole has, not surprisingly, risen to the top of the Senior Women's Amateur world ranking and the former touring professional says she still has improvements to make. But the journey hasn't all been about golf for Nadene, who went almost two decades barely touching a club before accidentally falling back into the competitive game. It's a decision that's paid dividends as a new and improved Nadene Gole, at the age of 55, is finally living up to her potential.

Information might be the most important commodity in the world. How it is produced and consumed has an impact on the way we think and view issues. This is as true in golf as it is in the broader community and former ABC Editorial Director Alan Sunderland joins Ep 164 of the pod to talk journalism, the media and navigating the modern information super highway. Links mentioned on this episode: The audio version (https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Rules-Reporting-Journalism-Community/dp/B0BJXX4WNV) of Alans' excellent book, The Ten Rules of Reporting: Journallism For The Comunity. The print verison can be found here (https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-ten-rules-of-reporting-alan-sunderland/book/9781761108235.html) Also, don't forget Angus and Grace Go Golfing (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) for all your apparel needs.

Few in Australian golf have seen as much of the game as Andrew Langford-Jones.From hanging with Tiger Woods to advocating for halving field sizes in Australia, he has been an integral — and active — part of the local professional scene for almost 35 years. As his career winds down ‘Langers' sat down with Rod Morri to reflect on an extraordinary life in the game. 

There's been lots of chatter about the closure of nine holes at Moore Park but how is the news being received internally? Club board member and multiple Club Champion Lucy Quilliam joins us in studio to discuss recent happenings at Sydney's busiest public golf course. Links mentioned on this episode: The Kids Golf Podcast Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/KidsGolfPodcast) page and on BuyMeACoffee.com (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kidsgolfpodcast) or send Rod Morri a DM on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Rod_Morri) Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

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.

Golfers know it in their hearts but now a comprehensive report has confirmed what the game contributes to societies - in ways beyond just monetary - thanks to The Australian Golf Industry Council. Council head Karen Lunn joins the pod to talk about the why and how of the Community Benefits of Golf report which was presented at Parliament House in Canberra earlier this week. Links mentioned on this episode: The AGIC Community Benefits of Golf (https://www.golf.org.au/report-reveals-golfs-3.3-billion-contribution) report The Kids Golf Podcast Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/KidsGolfPodcast) page and on BuyMeACoffee.com (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kidsgolfpodcast) or send Rod Morri a DM on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Rod_Morri) Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

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

When you want try to get a handle on the big, complex issues in golf you turn to Meghan Maclaren. LET player, blogger and all round thoughtful type, an hour in Meg's company is never anything but educational and entertaining. Enjoy. Links mentioned on this episode: Looking for a good cause to support? The AFRIEYA Golf Academy in Uganda does great work with kids including publishing a fortnightly podcast. Check it out and support them if you can on the links below. The Kids Golf Podcast Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/KidsGolfPodcast) page and on BuyMeACoffee.com (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kidsgolfpodcast) or send Rod Morri a DM on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Rod_Morri) Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

It's the event that stirs the soul of golf fans like no other and after a two year wait the European Ryder Cup team get their chance this week to erase memories of a thrashing at Whistling Straits in 2021.Golf Plus Media's Paul Prendergast was at last year's Italian Open at the host course for the matches, Marco Simone, and joins the pod to give some insight Into what holes might play a pivotal role in the outcome. Links mentioned on this episode: Looking for a good cause to support? The AFRIEYA Golf Academy in Uganda does great work with kids including publishing a fortnightly podcast. Check it out and support them if you can on the links below. The Kids Golf Podcast Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/KidsGolfPodcast) page and on BuyMeACoffee.com (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kidsgolfpodcast) or send Rod Morri a DM on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Rod_Morri) Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

There are few better spectator sports than waiting for an international team golf competition to get underway. With the Solheim Cup now just days away we catch up with John Huggan from on site at Finca Cortesin in Spain for all the latest non stories. Links mentioned ion this episode: Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

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/)

When we spoke to Richard Pennell in February last year his Stymied blog was starting to gain traction. 18 months late he is now a published author his book, Grass Routes, a collection of essays taken from the blog combined with some new material. Pennell's writing focuses not on birdies and bogeys but on golf's more cerebral and emotional joys, the way the game touches people beyond being just a recreation. Links mentioend on this episode: The Kids Golf Podcast Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/KidsGolfPodcast) page and on BuyMeACoffee.com (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kidsgolfpodcast) or send Rod Morri a DM on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Rod_Morri) Buy 'Grass Routes' here (https://pitchmarks.bigcartel.com) Follow Richard's Substack 'Pitchmarks' here (https://pitchmarks.substack.com) 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 been just over five years since Australian golf lost one of its most popular players in Jarrod Lyle. On episode 100 of The Thing About Golf podcast, host Rod Morri catches up with Jarrod's wife, Briony, to talk about how the couple met, the realities of living on the road, Jarrod's legacy and what life is like as a non-golfer in a golfer's world.

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/)

One of golf's greatest assets, especially when compared to other sports, is the range of people who can enjoy it.Age, gender and even disability can all be accounted for in golf and in that last category one of the best in the world is recent inaugural G4D Open winner Brendan Lawlor.The Irishman captured the title at Woburn in May and in this wide ranging chat with Rod Morri delves into the fascinating — and frankly underrated world — of disability golf.

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.

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.

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 week long Women's Golf Day is upon us and ambassador and Women and Golf magazine Editor Emma Ballard joins the pod to discuss that, Walton Heath and the upcoming AIG Women's British Open plus the state of the golf business. Links mentioned on this episode: To see local event and for more information about Womenls Golf Day head to their website (https://womensgolfday.com) Women and Golf (https://womenandgolf.com) magazine Follow Emma on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EmmaOffTwitr) And Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/emmaballard21/)

John Huggan joins the pod to discuss Brooks Kopek's PGA win and, as is the way in the New World Golf Order, the broader implications for the top end of the men's game. From the Ryder Cup to an outburst from Koepka's coach, nothing happens in isolation in men's golf any more. Links mentioned on this episode: Adam Schupak's interview with Claude Harmon III (https://golfweek.usatoday.com/lists/liv-golf-brooks-koepka-coach-blasts-media/)

Lots of professional golfers like fast cars but none can quite match PGA Tour of Australasia Legends Tour player Tomas Mezera.Mezera spent most of his life as a professional car racer including winning Australia's prestigious Bathurst 1000 in 1988. But at 50, his career took a different turn when he signed up for — and succeeded — at the Legends Tour Q-School.Mezera's is a remarkable story about much more than just golf and in this wide ranging chat with Rod Morri he talks about escaping communism in Czechoslovakia at 20, discovering golf at the age of 30, playing with Greg Norman as an amateur and now life on the over 50s circuit.

The most interesting tournament his week in world golf will be the Women's International Crown at TPC Harding Park. Australia's Sarah Kemp joins us for a behind the scenes look then Jimmy Emmanuel dials in from PNG.

What do LIV Golf, the first women's major of the year and watches have in common? Tune in to find out..

Among the most unique perspectives in professional golf is that of the on course reporter.Unlike the rest of the commentary team or the viewers on TV, those who walk with the players get to see everything, not just what the director chooses. For many years in Australia that voice belonged to Chanel 7's Pat Welsh, a Brisbane sports TV icon and one of the industry's most likeable characters.Welsh had a front row seat to some of Australian golf's greatest moments and relives many of them in this wide ranging chat with Rod Morri.

When Karrie Webb talks about golf, people should listen. The seven time major winner joined us this week to talk The Chevron, Augusta National, LIV, Grace Kim and more.

One of the best writers in the game joins the pod this week. Bill Fields was on site all week at Augusta National and has some interesting takes not only on what unfolded but the outlook for the PGA Tour, LIV and professional golf in general. Find and subscribe to Bill's excellent substack here (https://thealbatross.substack.com) Follow Bill on Twitter here (https://twitter.com/BillFields1)

The clue's in the title really. It's Masters week so it's all about The Masters. Sydney Morning Herald golf writer Adam Pengilly is on the ground at Augusta National and joins the pod to bring us up to speed with everything that has happened so far this week.

Is this a puff piece or a wandering exploration of the changing nature of golf and golfers? You be the judge when Matt Burns, owner of show sponsor Angus and Grace Go Golfing, joins the pod in studio to talk all things golf, golf fashion and more. Links mentioned on this episode: Angus And Garce Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

Charlie Earp is an Australian golf icon.He's best known for his work with Greg Norman and Wayne Grady early in their careers but his influence on the game reaches far wider than just the professional ranks.The Head Professional at Royal Queensland for 45 years, Earp was also a dedicated PGA administrator and has worked with countless club members along the way.He is of an era and generation we hear too little from as will become clear in this chat with Rod Morri.

There is still so much to digest from the Modified Local Rule announcement last week and this is as messy a discussion on the topic as you're likely to find. Lots covered here (though not in a particularly ordered fashion) when Matt Mollica of the Rollback Alliance and Australian Golf Passport podcast joins the show to discuss all things distance. Links mentioned on this episode: The Firm and Fast podcast (https://firmandfastgolfpodcast.fireside.fm) hosted by Shane Derby The Australian Golf Passport podcast (https://australiangolfpassport.com) co-hosted by Matt Mollica

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.

John Huggan is on the ground at Sawgrass where there is very little talk about the golf and almost endless chatter about the split at the top levels of the game. He joins the pod to discuss all things PGA Tour, LIV, DP World Tour and why he likes Francesco Molinari this week. Links Mentioned On This Episode John Huggan's column (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/news/golfs-fifth-major-cops-a-liv-golf-uppercut-591690) from Sawgrass

It's been too long since we had Harley Kruse in the studio talking all things architecture so on episode 135 we welcome him back. It starts with some chat about last week's episode devoted to Full Swing then moves to golf in Asia and what's happening at Royal Sydney and why it's important. Links mentioned on this episode: Rod's column (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/morri-can-full-swing-help-golfs-greater-good-591361) on Full Swing Harley Kruse's website (https://krusegolf.com) The Royal Sydney Masterplan can be seen here (https://www.rsgc.com.au/cms/golf-course-plan/) Check out Angus and Grace Go Golfing's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/) page Or their website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) Australian Golf Passport podcast can be found here (https://australiangolfpassport.com)

Everybody in golf is talking about the Netflix series Full Swing so we thought we should too. The bigger question, though, is whether anybody outside the game is taking notice. Links Mentioned on this episode: Arian Logue's Full Swing review (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/the-review-sneak-peek-at-netflixs-full-swing-590660) Geoff Shackelford's review (https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/netflix-and-shill?sd=pf)

Golf's road to the Paralympics was dealt another setback last week when the IPC announced it was one of the sports not admitted into the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Golf Australia's Christian Hamilton has been one of the driving forces in global All Abilities Golf and joins the pod to talk about that decision plus the continuing growth of golf for people with disability. Links mentioned on this episode: Christian Hamilton on The Thing About Golf (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/news/the-thing-about-golf-podcast-50-christian-hamilton-569857) Rule 25 (https://www.golf.org.au/rule-25-special-permissions-for-approved-golfers-with-disability) Resources for Australian Golfers Angus & Grace Go Golfing Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/): Web (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com):

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).