The Good-Good Golf Podcast

Jimmy Emanuel of Golf Australia magazine joins us to discuss Cam Smith's victory at the 150th Open, how The Old Course held up (very well) and how Cam's win feeds the insatiable LIV rumour mill. We also preview the next Women's major - the Evian Championship and discuss the future of Women's majors. Links mentioned in this episode: Cam Smith wins the 150th Open Championship https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/news/cam-smith-wins-the-150th-open-championship-582760 Huggan: Can we have our Old Course back please? https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/huggan-can-we-have-our-old-course-back-please-582749 Monica Marchesani’s Instagram https://instagram.com/oneobservation?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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

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

In the big picture, the most important thing to happen in golf last week was Linn Grant winning the Scandinavian Mixed event. We at least talked about that a bit before getting completely derailed - like everybody else - by LIV Golf and the turmoil at the top of the men's professional game. Links mentioned on this episode: Linn Grant’s win in the Scandinavian Mixed https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/news/grant-claims-historic-scandinavian-mixed-win-581253 Ben Coley for Sporting Life on LIV event: https://www.sportinglife.com/golf/news/liv-golf-invitational-at-centurion-ben-coley-reflections-on-saudi-arabia-backed-golf-tournament/201425 Brian Wacker in New York Post writing about the 9/11 survivors criticism of the LIV players https://nypost.com/2022/06/11/phil-mickelson-other-liv-golf-players-ripped-by-9-11-group/ Barney Ronay in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2022/jun/11/in-their-naked-self-interest-liv-golfers-are-being-refreshingly-true-to-the-sports-roots?CMP=share_btn_tw John Huggan’s game report https://www.golfdigest.com/story/charl-scwhartzel-wins-4-million-dollars-in-inaugural-liv-golf-invititational Beth Ann Nichols for Golf Week views the LIV Golf news through the lens of Women’s golf https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/06/10/liv-golf-series-threatens-mens-game-is-lpga-vulnerable/ John Huggan’s piece on reaction to the first LIV event https://www.golfdigest.com/story/liv-golf-official-ron-cross-speaks-about-first-week-of-tour-in-london Alan Shipnuck’s report from the first LIV event https://firepitcollective.com/for-the-love-of-money/ Interesting perspective from Lying Four (Will Bardwell) https://www.lyingfour.com/conversations-blog/2022/6/11/liv-golf-is-the-nwo Derek Duncan’s “Every hole at The Country Club” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9e_CnoWUYg Fried Egg’s guide to The Country Club https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhL63C86ylw&t=460s

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/the_fried_egg/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

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

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 podcast which is now also... Part of the TalkinGolf network Follow Hannah on Twitter

We almost never do anything instruction related in this pod but for one of Australia's best players and nicest guys we made an exception as we welcome Nick O'Hern to talk about his new book Play Your Best Golf. Worth a listen and re-listen, this interview and the book are both filled with nuggets that are all but guaranteed to help your game. Links mentioend on this episode: Pre order the book on Booktopia To work with Nick get in touch via his website here

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 podcast Follow Shane on Twitter here

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

Author Stephen Proctor joins episode 104 to talk his upcoming book 'The Long Golden Afternoon' about one of the most pivotal periods in the games history, 1864-1914. If Stephen's last book - Monarch Of The Green - is anything to go by this will be a brilliant, insightful and entertaining read. Links mentioned on this episode: Stephen Proctor on Twitter https://twitter.com/sproctorgolf The Monarch of the Green https://www.amazon.com/Monarch-Green-Morris-Pioneer-Modern/dp/1909715751 A few spots still remain for The Golfer’s Alliance at Barnbougle May 5-8 https://thegolfersalliance.com

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

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.A_Short_History_of_Nearly_Everything

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

100 episodes is a bit of a milestone so to celebrate we invited back our favourite podcast guest, Mike Clayton. It's a rambling chat about Greg Norman, the Saudis, golf in Asia in the 80's, the quality of free to air TV programming, whether sport is simply entertainment or something more and any number of other Claytonesque rabbit holes. Enjoy. Links menitoned on this episode: Alistair Tait’s piece on the London-based Asian Tour event Geoff Shackelford’s Quadrilateral THAT photo of Mike Clayton in shorts

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

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 Rod Morri on architecture and its role in the tournament

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 Mike Clayton’s tweet about Mooralla GC The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast on Royal Adelaide

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

One Bearded Golfer (AKA Dave Hill) joins the pod for a review of the recent National Links Trust symposium on public golf. Dave attended digitally and reports on some of the ideas that came out of the event. Links mentioned on this episode: National Links Trust Municipal Golf Symposium https://nltsymposiumonmunicipalgolf.splashthat.com One Bearded Golfer https://onebeardedgolfer.com OBG’s Scorecard rant https://onebeardedgolfer.com/2020/01/02/a-story-about-a-scorecard/ Skratch Golf video on London Scottish Golf Club https://youtu.be/A0qlPpOyNyE Bernard Darwin - The Golf Courses of the British Isles https://www.gutenberg.org/files/44623/44623-h/44623-h.htm

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 on the OGPA The OGPA website OGPA on Instagram OGPA on Twitter The breakdown of the mess that is USB Standards How that mess developed How to make a mini pavlova

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 [email protected]. Links mentoned on this episode: Paul's interview on The Thing About Golf podcast

What do ironing a shirt and watching the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits have in common? Why is Homer Simpson's car in the show notes? Is long drive interesting? All that and more on Episode 92 when Golf Australia Magazine deputy Editor Jimmy Emmanuel joins the pod. Links mentioned on this episode: Homer Simpson's car

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 Shackelford's cliff notes on Phil Mickelson's podcast appearance And John Huggan's excellent Ryder Cup bias piece in Golf Australia Magazine

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.

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 John Huggan's fascinating piece on the differenc between caddying for mem annd women at the top level of the game.

If there were world rankings for golf writers Bill Fields would've been inside the top 10 for each of the past 40 years. Twice an Editor of Golf World magazine and a multiple award winning journalist and author, Fields is regarded among his peers as one of the very best at his craft. In the shrinking world of print media Fields is no longer a full time staff writer and has instead branched out with his own newsletter, The Albatross. Links mentioned on this episode Bill Fields' newlsetter The Albatross

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.

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 of golf's place in the Olympics

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 Christine's 'Men only' golf club brush Video from Christine's day at Dentonia Park in Toronto

Pat Jones has spent his life lobbying on behalf of and telling the stories of turf specialists at every level. Last month he took exception to a column written by Good Good co-host Rod Morri about water use at the US Open at Torrey Pines. So, in the interests of entertainment and education, we did the only decent thing and invited him on the pod to thrash it out. Links: The Twitter thread started by Brian Schneider on the real cost of carts

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

We talk a lot about the problems confronting women in the world of golf but on episode 82 we get an insight into what some of the solutions might be. Melbourne based journalist Karen Harding produced a lengthy and thoughtful piece for the June issue of Golf Australia magazine laying out the current state of affairs for women in golf but importantly also noting some of the potential ways forward. Links mentioned on this epsidoe: Karen Harding's excellent in depth article on women and golf Follow Karen on Twitter

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.

It's been six weeks since the golf course in the small country town of Dunedoo in NSW was severely damaged in a vandalism attack. This week we turn away from the US Open at Torrey Pines to get an update on the remarkable generosity that has seen Dunedoo start the journey to recovery with Club President Mark Gallagher and GM Ricky Bush. The third men's major of the year does get some air time but in typical Good Good fashion not in the way you'd think. Links mentioned on this episode: The GOLF NSW article by David Tease which put Dunedoo Golf Club firmly in the global golf spotlight

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 or if you want to get straight to the brilliant factoid page head here

Sky Sports commentator Richard Kaufman joins episode 78 to chat about the US Women's Open but it wouldn't be Good Good if we didn't fall down some rabbit holes and this week the Naomi Osaka situation was one of them.

An eclectic mix of topics might be the best way to describe Episode 77 when we are joined by John Huggan for a PGA wrap. That plan, however, soon went completely off the rails and descended into a discussion about world affairs and how to deal with Saudi Arabia and how the Masters might be key to fixing the Australian Open.

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 podcast Our network sponsor The Golf Society. donlt forget to ente TG at checkout of a 20% discount The TalkinGolf Network Eamon Lynch's brilliant GolfWeek article on the Saudi backed Super League The Unoficial Partner Podcast episode on The Champions's League

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 project in southern NSW. Links mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society . Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf Network Course atchitect Harley Kruse The story of Kameruka Golf The Sydney Moning Herald story 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 . Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf 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 . Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf 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 . Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf Network Meg Maclaren's blog

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 . Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf Network

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 . Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf 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 . Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf Network Robby Stephenson on Twitter The Links Shell Cove Rod Morrri's column on the Moore Park survey

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.

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 . Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf 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 website Kameruka Golf on Twitter Kameruka Golf on InstaGram As always, our sponsor The Golf Society . Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf 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 As always, our sponsor The Golf Society . Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf Network