The Good-Good Golf Podcast (TalkinGolf Productions)

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)

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

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/)

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.

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

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

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

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/)

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

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/)

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

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

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/)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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/)

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

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

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.

It was an intriguing week at the Australian Opens and we welcome Golf Australia magazine editor Brendan James into the studio to discuss his excellent post tournament column as well as lots of chatter about where the tournaments are and where they could go. Links mentioned on this episode: Brendan James' excellent 'One Percenters' article (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/news/thankfully-the-golf-was-great-588692) Rod Morri's piece on why sandbelt golf (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/morri-a-legendary-reminder-of-the-sandbelts-greatness-588754)is so entertaining

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

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

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

A chat with Mike Clayton is like a Christmas gift to yourself except that here at Good Good we like to share it with you. The Sandbelt Invitational, developing young players and the mixed Australian Opens arse just some of the topics covered.

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

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

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

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

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/)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rating and reviewing golf courses is nothing new but UK based online publication Women and Golf has given the old idea a twist with a new section devoted to reviews of courses by women for women. Editor Emma Ballard joins the pod to explain why the idea was needed and what she hopes it will achieve.

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

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

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

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/)

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

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

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

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

Some listener feedback sparked this week's episode when Glenn Chisolm, an aboriginal man from South Australia, got in touch to enquire if we had recorded any episodes specifically on the relationship between golf and indigenous Australia. The answer was no so we invited Glenn on to correct that state of affairs and it was a fascinating chat. Links mentioned on this episode: Follow Glenn on Twitter (https://twitter.com/GlennChisholm4)

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)

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

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

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/)

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)

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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/)

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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).

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

No Logue this week and while we miss him there is no shortage of good content as Harley Kruse steps into the co-hosting role and we welcome golf environmental specialist Kate Torgersen to the show. Kate advises clubs on returning as many indigenous species to their property as possible (among a bunch of other stuff). Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) Kate Torgersen on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/environmentalgolfsolutions/, Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/EnviroGolf/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/EnviroGolf). You can see Kate's website here (https://www.envirogolf.com.au) Abbie Richards' YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0ASmJvTJ9KPrwnnK_3GhQ) where she campaigns for golf to be banned

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.

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/)

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

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

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