Golf

Ep 35: Taking a Break

With professional golf in limbo for the foreseeable future we’ve made the difficult decision to put the Risk and Reward Podcast on hiatus until further notice. We appreciate the support of all of you who’ve been listeners so don’t be afraid to stay in touch on Twitter, you can find links to co-hosts Rod Morri and John Evans below.

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Episode 33: TG History 33: The History of Dr. Alister MacKenzie

On Episode 33 of the TalkinGolf History Podcast we dive into the deep end of the History behind one of the world’s most famous golf course architects, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, the man who gave us Augusta National, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne.

This podcast will be one of three podcasts with our guest, Sean Tully exploring the history behind the doctor.

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The Thing About Golf #14: Meghan MacLaren

To many in the golf world England’s Meghan MacLaren is recognisable only as ‘that equal pay girl.’ But is there more to the 25-year-old two-time NSW Open winner than pointing out the inequalities between professional golfers of opposite gender? The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’. MacLaren is intelligent and articulate, thoughtful and engaging and, most importantly, brutally honest. About everything. From the state of her own game to the state of the broader industry, Maclaren has plenty to offer in this wide ranging and fascinating discussion.

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Blind Shots Podcast – Short Game Session #3 A Place for Anger

A mini, pop-up episode containing riffs and an anecdote about playing golf angry. There’s a bit of a confessional about the struggle to keep my emotions and my the 16th hole at the Castle Course in St. Andrews,

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Ep 024: Might Covid 19 Be Good For Golf?

With a world spinning seemingly out of control there are lots of questions about where golf should fit in the new world order. There are no right or wrong answers but on Episode 24 Rod Morri and Adrian Logue are joined by Dave Hill (aka One Bearded Golfer) to thrash out some of the issues. It’s a rambling chat but what else are you going to talk about at a time like this?

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Episode 67: George Waters

George Waters began his design career after spending a summer living and doing course maintenance in Dornoch, then getting an internship with Tom Doak’s Renaissance Golf Design. He worked construction projects for a variety of designers,

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Ep 34: Risk and Reward

It’s hard to believe the world could change so drastically in such a short space of time. This time last week we were watching the opening round of The Players from Sawgrass, this week all world golf is in hibernation for at least eight weeks and, according to most, likely much longer.
Given that there isn’t any golf betting to talk about but hosts John Evans and Rod Morri still managed a bit of golf banter. Stay tuned for an announcement on the podcast next week.

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Ep 103: The Corona Virus Episode

It’s all anybody’s talking about. Including us. The Corona Virus has touched every facet of life, golf included, and is going to do so for the foreseeable future. What does it mean for professional and recreational golf? Who knows? Certainly not Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri but we chat about it anyway.

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Ep 023: Anyone For a Top 100 Courses Debate?

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 the COVID 19.

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E 33: Risk and Reward

Resident tipster John Evans has a spring in his step and it’s not just because he has a brand new titanium hip. Some good results at Bay Hill and Qatar have him bullish about prospects at this week’s Players Championship. With a top heavy field assembled in Florida there is value to be had and JE reckons he has found plenty of it on this week’s podcast.

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