Month: January 2020

SOG Ep100: And they said we’d never make it…

January 21, 2020 Rod Distance Debate 0 Comments

It was exactly eight years ago today we released Episode One of ‘The golf podcast that talks about stuff that matters’ and 100 shows later has anything really changed in the game? The answer – as always – is both yes and no. There are dozens more golf podcast to choose from and a movement of apparently ‘fan media’ but the ball still goes too far, lots of players still don’t ‘get it’ and Mike Clayton is still – despite what Mguel Angel Jimenez might say – the most interesting man in golf (as well as being among its greatest contributors). Episode 100 is not a look back show but if you’re in the market for an interesting experiment head to the back catalogue and have a listen to that first episode and you’ll hear many of the same themes resonate in the game in 2020.

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Ep 015: Course Architect Harley Kruse

January 20, 2020 Rod Golf Business, Uncategorized 0 Comments

Sydney based golf course architect Harley Kruse comes into the studio for episode 15 to talk all things course design, technology and the future of golf.

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Episode 27: TG History 27: History of Donald Ross Part 1

January 18, 2020 Rod Golf History 0 Comments

The History of Donald Ross, Part 1 of a 2 Part Interview with Donald Ross expert, Bradley S. Klein. In this episode, Bradley discusses the strategy, the issues and the internal tug of war of restoring a Donald Ross course, as well as some of his favorite private and publicly accessible Donald Ross courses.

There is also an insider’s look at fighting for the restoration of a brilliant Donald Ross golf hole.

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Ep 25: Risk and Reward

January 15, 2020 Rod Betting 0 Comments

It’s a full book this week as the LPGA returns for 2020 with their first event of the season while the biggest names in world golf are in the Middle East for the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi Championship.

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The Thing About Golf #9: John Huggan

January 13, 2020 Rod Agronomy, Discussion, Golf 1:10:15 0 Comments

Golf has more than its fair share of cheerleaders but Golf Australia columnist John Huggan is not one of them. And the game is better for it. Here, we get an insight into his passion for the game – born on the links of Scotland – which has taken him from outside the ropes as a young autograph-hunting fan, to a fine amateur player, award-winning writer and occasional caddie.

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Ep 014: Sandy Jamieson and One Club Golf

January 12, 2020 Rod Golf Business, Uncategorized 0 Comments

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.

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Episode 26: TG History 26: The Myths of Ben Hogan

January 9, 2020 Rod Golf History, Uncategorized 0 Comments

On this episode of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into “The Myths of Ben Hogan” by examining the historical periodicals of the moments that shaped his legend. We are joined by Jeff Martin, the creator of the “Thinking About Golf” website who speaks at length about the myths that helped create the Legend.

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Ep 24: Risk and Reward

January 9, 2020 Rod Betting 0 Comments

Week two of the new year and professional golf is almost back in full swing with three Tours in action this week across the globe.
The US Tour stays in Hawaii for the Sony Open, the European Tour kicks off for 2020 with the South African Open and in Asia the Hong Kong Open – delayed because of political troubles last year – will be played at the Hong Kong Golf Club but without it’s usual European Tour co-sanctioning.
Join host Rod Morri and expert tipster John Evans as they not only break down the best betting chances for the week but peek behind the curtain of world golf to see what makes it tick.

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Risk and Reward Ep 23

January 8, 2020 Rod Betting 0 Comments
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Ep 23: Risk and Reward

January 2, 2020 Rod Betting 0 Comments

The year has barely begun but golf is already preparing to get back into full swing. The PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions is on this week in Hawaii and while it is only a small field there are some value bets to be had.
Join host Rod Morri and expert tipster John Evans as they not only break down the best betting chances for the week but peek behind the curtain of world golf to see what makes it tick.

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