Podcasts about talkingolf

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)

Introducing Tee for Two, the podcast for women in golf – and the men who support them. There are so many wonderful people playing or being involved in our fabulous, fun and sometimes ‘challenging' game. Everywhere we look, there are good people doing amazing things, quietly. And they all have a story. On Tee for Two, we're going to talk with women from all areas of golf and with some great guys who have our back. We're going to hear what makes them tick in life and in golf – and what we can learn from them. We're going to talk about serious stuff and fun stuff. Because golf is both serious and a whole lot of fun. We'll learn more about key issues like gender equality, engagement and participation in women's golf, diversity, inclusion and sustainability. And some of the lighter moments in golf too! Tee for Two is a unique podcast focussing on bringing women's golf to the fore. Join host, golf journalist Karen Harding, and let's celebrate all the great women in golf and the things we can do to enjoy the game, to share it, and to make it available for anyone and everyone. Tee for Two is part of the TalkinGolf network. www.talkingolf.com. Follow Karen Harding on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenharding123. Tee for Two is produced on the traditional country of the Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation in Victoria, Australia, and offers respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Craig Wood was known to the golfing world as the “Blonde Bomber’ for his prodigious drives. He was also pretty dangerous with a putter in his hand. But, Wood, for all his big drives and magic on the greens was missing one thing when it came to a popularity contest – he was not flamboyant at all. In fact, he pretty much kept to himself. He figured he would let his game do his talking. And, his game was pretty darned good. In fact, with a bounce here, a putt made there, or just one other break, and Wood would be much better known, after all, Craig Wood was the first golfer in history (and one of just two overall) to lose each of golf’s four Major Championships in a playoff. In 1933, he lost in a playoff in the Open Championship to Denny Shute; in 1934, he lost the PGA Championship in extra holes to Paul Runyan; in 1935, he was the cruel victim to Gene Sarazen’s miraculous “Shot Heard Around The World” and then lost in a playoff to the Squire; and in 1939, Wood lost in a playoff to Byron Nelson. But Wood kept after it and finally broke through in 1941 when he won the Masters and the U.S. Open. A 2008 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, Wood won 21 times on Tour. On this episode of Sports’ Forgotten Heroes, I take a look back at the career of one of golf’s forgotten heroes – Craig Wood – with Connor Lewis from the TalkinGolf podcast and George Petro who is a collector of Craig Wood golf memorabilia. As a bonus, Connor and George start the show by talking about the ins and outs of starting and building a golf memorabilia collection. Links: Sports' Forgotten Heroes website Sports' Forgotten Heroes Patreon Page Sports' Forgotten Heroes twitter © 2021 Sports' Forgotten Heroes

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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).

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).

Twenty years ago this month the world followed the breaking news story of the unresponsive plane that crashed in an open field in South Dakota. One of the passengers on that fatal journey was Payne Stewart. In 2019 author Kevin Robbins takes us all on a different kind of journey, the journey of Payne Stewart’s growth as a golfer and his growth as a man in his new book, “The Last Stand of Payne Stewart: The Year Golf Changed Forever.” The TalkinGolf History Podcast looks back on the high points, the low points and the last journey of the three time major winner. You can buy Kevin's book at all good bookstores and on line at Barnes and Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-last-stand-of-payne-stewart-kevin-robbins/1130502290#/) and Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stand-Payne-Stewart-Changed/dp/1549154451), among others. TalkinGolf History is part of TalkinGolf.com (https://talkingolf.com), the podcast network for serious golfers. TalkinGolf is home to: The Good-Good Golf Podcast (https://talkingolf.com/show/good-good-podcast/) State of the Game (https://talkingolf.com/show/stateofthegame/) Feed the Ball (https://talkingolf.com/show/feedtheball/) with Derek Duncan The Course Reports (https://talkingolf.com/show/the-course-reports/) with Curt Tyrrell Nick O'Hern's Tour Mentality (https://talkingolf.com/show/nick-oherns-tour-mentality/) and The Risk and Reward (https://talkingolf.com/show/riskandreward/) golf betting podcast

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.

Three golf champions. Three remarkable championships. Three very unique stories about three guys who had never won before: Mungo Park, 1874 Open Championship; David Brown, 1886 Open Championship; Jack Fleck, 1955 U.S. Open. Each have very unique stories and joining Sports’ Forgotten Heroes to help tell their stories is Connor Lewis from the TalkinGolf History podcast. Connor is one of the foremost golf historians around, created the Society of Golf Historians and is absolutely enthralled with the game and its history. His knowledge is second-to-none and the stories he recalls and relates are absolutely terrific. Mungo Park won the 1874 Open Championship after spending 20-years at sea. David Brown won the 1886 Championship after he had given up the game to become a roofer. More remarkable is the fact that he was actually working on a roof when he was convinced to come down, tee it up, and then went on to capture the Claret Jug. Jack Fleck, who was in Normandy on D-Day, ultimately became a professional golfer, qualified for the 1955 U.S. Open, found himself 9-strokes back after the first round, climbed into contention, tied Ben Hogan on the 72nd hole and beat Hogan in an 18-hole playoff to win! In the episode of SFH, we take a look back at all three championships and talk about the careers of all three golfers. Links: Sports' Forgotten Heroes website Sports' Forgotten Heroes Patreon Page Sports' Forgotten Heroes twitter ©2019 Sports' Forgotten Heroes

There are almost too many golf podcasts to count these days but for all the content - both good and bad - available in audio format none delve into the history of the game. TalkinGolf changes all that this week as hosts Rod Morri and Connor T Lewis boldly go where no podcaster has been before: back. Way back. This monthly podcast will cover every facet of the incredibly rich histroy of golf from players to architecture to clubs to rules to the implements we use to whack the ball around the field of play. And the best thing about it is that it's not only fascinating, it's entertaining, sometimes funny and always enjoyable. This is golf history like you've never heard it before and we hope you'll enjoy the journey as much we do. PS: One of the cornerstone ideas of this podcast is to have as much involvement from listeners as possible. We want your feedback - both good and bad - but more importantly we want your input. If you have questions you want answered or ideas for episodes don't be afraid to get in touch. The easiest way is Twitter at @Rod_Morri or @SHistorians or you can also visit the TalkinGolf Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/talkingolf) and - if you're into it - sign up to the Society of Golf Hisotirans Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/722105418132700/)

In this special combined episode of TalkinGolf and State of the Game Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and John Huggan join host Rod Morri to talk US Masters, Augusta National politics and Mike Clayton's amazing golf odyssey taking in some of America's very best golf courses.