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The Fried Egg Golf Podcast2025 Walker Cup at Cypress Point with Geoff ShackelfordAhead of this week's Walker Cup at Cypress Point, Andy Johnson is joined by Geoff Shackelford for a comprehensive preview of the 50th playing of the event. The two discuss the highly anticipated exhibition featuring some of the world's best amateur golfers at perhaps the world's greatest golf course. Andy and Geoff unpack some of the architecture of Cypress Point and highlight a few holes that may stand out in this weekend's matches. They then point out a few players to watch on each side, as well as give some viewing advice for those attending the matches as spectators.
2025-09-021h 06
National Links Trust PodcastGeoff Shackelford and the Public Golf Scene in Southern California | Episode 29In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, our host, Will Smith, is joined by Geoff Shackelford. Geoff is one of golf’s most influential writers having authored 11 books and with his work appearing in the Los Angeles Times, Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, and more. He is also the publisher of The Quadrilateral, a newsletter that covers the game through the lens of the four majors. Geoff teamed up with Gil Hanse to design Rustic Canyon Golf Course: one of Southern California's best public courses. He is a native Southern Californian and still resides in the greater Lost Ang...
2025-02-0738 min
Golf And PoliticsGeoff Shackelford’s Unfiltered Takes on Golf Architecture, PGA v. LIV, and PoliticsIn this episode of Golf and Politics, hosts Matt Parker and Rob Ellsworth are joined by a special-guest co-host, course rater and golf architecture enthusiast, Jake Marvin as they welcome renowned golf writer and architecture expert Geoff Shackelford to discuss the evolving landscape of golf and its intersection with politics. The conversation dives into the impact of modern technology on golf course design, the challenges of balancing tradition with innovation, and how public and private courses are adapting to economic and environmental changes. Geoff provides expert insights on course restoration efforts, the growing popularity of minimalist designs, and the...
2025-01-221h 54
State Of The GameSOG 131: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of modern golfThere's no shortage of division at the top of the men's game but even tawdry discussions about money can't sully the brilliance golf can offer up. Join Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri for a look at the Good, The Bad and The Ugly of golf in the mid 2020's.
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2024-09-191h 20
Straight Down The MiddleEpisode 37: Golf Writer Geoff ShackelfordGeoff Shackelford is the guest in this episode. Geoff is one of the most respected writers in the golf media. He's also a course designer and has some interesting takes on what annoys him in modern course architecture. Geoff also thinks the current split in professional golf could be long lasting. He also breaks down the favorites at the upcoming U.S. Open at Pinehurst #2. He's an interesting guy with some interesting takes. Give it a listen!
2024-05-2434 minThe Fried Egg Golf PodcastThe Latest from the Rollback Wars and the Excellence of Bel-Air CC with Geoff ShackelfordYesterday marked the end of the official "comment period" for the USGA and R&A's proposed Model Local Rule regarding a reduced-flight golf ball for elite competition. That's right, ya missed it. But the PGA Tour and the PGA of America submitted their comments on time, and they're opposed. Why have these organizations aligned against the governing bodies? How have certain equipment companies put their thumbs on the scale? What's the likelihood that the USGA and R&A will cave? Garrett discusses all of those questions with Geoff Shackelford (@geoffshac), author of the Quadrilateral newsletter as well as the...
2023-08-151h 03
McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #81 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan review the 2023 US Open ChampionshipA very special show this week as Lawrence Donegan talks to Geoff Shackelford about his 2023 US Open week at Los Angeles Country Club, a major championship played on a George Thomas course that Geoff helped restore to its former glory. Some great insights and anecdotes from Shack. A must listen.
2023-06-211h 11
LINKS Golf PodcastGolf Writer Geoff ShackelfordGolf writer Geoff Shackelford (pictured left at LACC with Shaymus Maley and Gil Hanse) joins the LINKS Golf Podcast to discuss the release of his latest book, Golf Architecture for Normal People. Shackelford also dives into his involvement in the restoration of Los Angeles Country Club’s North course and tells the audience what to watch for as the venue hosts its first U.S. Open. At the end of the episode, Geoff reveals his favorite course, the hardest course he’s ever played, a course not in the top 100 that should be, and more. This episode is presented by To...
2023-06-051h 16
Course Record Show#26: Geoff ShackelfordIn this episode, we talk to Geoff Shackelford. Geoff's has had an interesting career in golf, authoring 11 books, designing golf courses, frequently appearing on the Golf Channel, and co-hosting 2 podcasts (McKellar and State of the Game). We discuss Geoff's new book "Golf Architecture for Normal People" (coming this June), the publishing business, the state of golf media and Geoff's newsletter "The Quadrilateral." Enjoy!----Links from Today's ConversationTo pre-order Geoff's book: https://www.amazon.com/Golf-Architecture-Normal-People-Sharpening/dp/1732222754/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HNHY58BALYOJ&keywords=golf+architecture+for+normal+people&qid=1679967179&sprefix=golf+architec%2Cap...
2023-03-281h 00McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #70 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with extra special guest, author Geoff Shackelford.This week our intrepid hosts wander through the thick undergrowth of the week in golf, celebrating the wonders of state and local golf associations and berating the conspicuous capitalism of college golf team that fly private. What are we teaching these kids? We look back at the Players and ahead to Scottie Scheffler's Masters champions' dinner. Our Friend of the Pod is Geoff Shackelford, author of 2004 "classic" (it says here) The Future of Golf which looked forward to the day when USGA and R&A would take steps to rein in modern equipment. Geoff gives his views on this week...
2023-03-171h 28State Of The GameSOG 125: It's Been A WhileEven for State of the Game it's been a long break and even for us it's a long episode. But there was a lot to get through with Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton on Episode 125 including (but not limited to) The Australian Summer of Golf, LIV, the changing nature of digital media, how architecture has become more mainstream, a Seven Mile Beach update and plenty more as well. There's also some chat about Geoff's upcoming book Golf Architecture For Normal People which you can pre order at the links below.
Pre order the new Geoff Shackelford book...
2023-02-021h 48
On the Mark Golf PodcastGeoff Shackelford with Insights on Golf Course Design and Better Course ManagementGeoff Shackelford is an author of eleven books, a journalist, a TV personality (NBC Golf Channel) and the Co-designer of five Golf Courses in the Los Angeles area. Thanks to his incisive and curious mind, Geoff is widely researched, and holds one of the most respected opinions on golf course design in the game. With that in mind he joins us to discuss golf course design and how understanding its concepts can help you to improve your course management. He talks about the "Golden Age" of design and architects like George Thomas, Alister MacKenzie and CB MacDonald. He describes...
2022-03-081h 02The Fried Egg Golf PodcastWhat to Know About George C. Thomas Jr. (ft. Geoff Shackelford)George C. Thomas Jr. is the golf architect behind Riviera Country Club, Bel Air Country Club, the North Course at Los Angeles Country Club, and the classic 1927 book Golf Architecture in America. To learn more about Thomas, Andy Johnson sits down with Geoff Shackelford (@geoffshac), who is the author not only of the Substack newsletter The Quadrilateral but also the book The Captain: George C. Thomas Jr. and His Golf Architecture. Geoff and Andy discuss various aspects of Thomas’s compelling albeit short life, including his diverse hobbies, contributions to Pine Valley, partnership with Billy Bell, and ever-evolving design st...
2021-11-161h 26
Unofficial Partner PodcastUP197: Geoff ShackelfordToday’s guest is American golf blogger, journalist, podcaster and broadcaster Geoff Shackelford, who’s just back from Whistling Straits after covering the Ryder Cup. Geoff’s one of the best and most astute observers of the game, his website and newsletter are essential reading not just for the golf industry but for the wider sports business too. We talk about golf’s perennial pursuit of youthful audiences, the implications of the betting era and the threat of disruption to the tours from the Premier Golf League and other iterations, backed by private equity and Saudi mone...
2021-10-0151 min
Ru Macdonald - Scottish Golf PodcastPrestwick and The Open with Geoff Shackelford | #OldTom200 | Episode 1Geoff Shackelford shares why Prestwick Golf Club is a must visit and what makes The Open Championship so special. Geoff’s Top 3 Tom Morris golf courses Prestwick GC Cruden Bay... Read More
2021-06-1821 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #56: Geoff Shackelford on Torrey PinesThis week Lawrence Donegan is joined by Geoff Shackelford to discuss, amongst other things, the South Course at Torrey Pines, site of the 2021 US Open. In his story in the new edition of McKellar Magazine (mckellarmagazine.com/shop) Geoff describes Ress Jones' 2019 redo of his 2001 redo of the San Diego muni as one of golf's biggest missed opportunites. In the podcast, he explains why.
2021-06-101h 11
No Laying Up - Golf Podcast398 - USGA/R&A Distance Report with Geoff ShackelfordGeoff Shackelford joins to help breakdown the latest announcement from the USGA/R&A about potential rule changes and other areas of interest. Geoff has long been an advocate for distance limitations in golf, and has more knowledge on the topic that pretty much anyone in the game. We pick his brain with some common arguments we hear against rollback/bifurcation, take some listener questions, discuss what the new landscape might look like, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-02-031h 18State Of The GameSOG 109: Super Sized Golf With Phil BlackmarHe writes too infrequently but when Phil Blackmar puts pen to paper it is always worth reading. The former PGA Tour player turned Golf Channel analyst joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri on Episode 109 to talk about his most recent blog post, Golf's Biggest Self.
You can read the post here and the rest of Blackmar's blog posts here.
Also, make sure to sign up for Geoff Shackelford's new email newsletter The Quadilateral to keep up with all things Majors related from one of the game's few truly independent voices.
2021-01-171h 27State Of The GameEp 105: Geoff Ogilvy, The Bryson Debate and MoreWill Bryson DeChambeau change the game? What is the role of mentors in golf? How much time should a US Open champion spend on YouTube and Instagram looking at golf swings? All that and more on Episode 105 of State of the Game with Geoff Shackelford, Geoff Ogilvy and Mike Clayton.
Links menitoned on this episode:
Sandy Jamieson's brilliant 1Club concept
The TalkinGolf Network
The Thing About Golf podcast episode with Karrie Webb
Geoff Shackelford on Twitter and his new Podcast The Shack Show
Mike Clayton on Twitter
2020-07-041h 22State Of The GameEp 104: What Will Become Of The European Tour?With professional golf on hold for the foreseeable future only one thing is certain: the pay for play game will look very different on the other side of the Corona Virus pandemic. Can the European Tour survive the current crisis and if not will it be the PGA Tour or the Premier Golf League that becomes its saviour? Just one of the myriad questions pondered when Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri are joined by sports business expert Richard Gillis on Episode 104 of State of the Game.
Links mentioend on this episode:
Geoff Shackelford...
2020-04-141h 34State Of The GameEp 103: The Corona Virus EpisodeIt'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.
2020-03-2054 minThe Fried Egg Golf PodcastGeoff Shackelford on Covid-19 and GolfGeoff Shackelford joins Andy to discuss the whirlwind of coronavirus news and the likely short- and long-term impacts of the pandemic on golf.
2020-03-181h 11
Drop Zone - GOLF PodcastGenesis Preview, Riviera History with Geoff ShackelfordNo one knows Riviera Country Club like Geoff Shackelford—he literally wrote the history book on this place. Geoff shares wild L.A. golf stories, dives into the distance debate and tells us what to expect at the Genesis. Hint: No. 83 from Tiger?
2020-02-1152 minState Of The GameEp 102: The Show We Never Thought We'd HaveFinally. That's been the predominant response to the Distance Insights Report released earlier this week, a document that may well change the shape of the game for decades to come. Among the most vocal agitators for action on this issue for the past two decades have been Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford and on Ep 102 they have their say on the report and what it means.
2020-02-061h 08The Fried Egg Golf PodcastGeoff Shackelford on the Distance Insights Report and the Premier Golf LeagueLately, the biggest news in the golf world has revolved around topics that Golf Channel contributor Geoff Shackelford knows better than anyone. So Andy met up Geoff to get his thoughts on the bombshell USGA/R&A Distance Insights report, which represents a major shift in the governing bodies' rhetoric about golf's distance problem. They also discuss the emergence of the Premier Golf League as a potential disruptor in professional golf. Geoff broke this story two weeks ago on his blog geoffshackelford.com and continues to report on fresh revelations about the proposed world tour.
2020-02-061h 38State Of The GameEp 101: The Premier Golf League BombshellNot for the first time a World Golf Tour has been proposed with the noble intention of having 'the best play against the best more often'. Premier League Golf has been in the planning for several years and many of the world's top players have admitted to being interested. But can the PGA Tour put a stop to it and if not what would that mean for the Tour and the rest of world golf? Join Geoff Shackelford - the journalist who broke the story - Mike Clayton and Rod Morri as they ponder the potential fallout.
2020-01-281h 23
Fore PlayGeoff Shackelford, of Old Man Golf Media, vs Fore PlayGeoff Shackelford (~3:24) joins the show to discuss the infamous Old Man Golf Media vs Fore Play saga. We debate each other's place in the golf media landscape and things get everything from contentious to funny to enlightening. Why did Geoff take a shot at Fore Play? Were we justified in firing back? Is there space at the table for all of us? After Geoff joins, we breakdown the crazy finish to the Tournament of Champions at Kapalua!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can l...
2020-01-071h 36The Fried Egg Golf PodcastGeoff Shackelford on the Player-Empowerment Era and Golf Architecture’s FutureIn part two of Andy's discussion with Golfweek and Golf Channel contributor Geoff Shackelford they discuss the new player empowerment era where golf has seen its biggest names speaking up on hot topics. The two discuss slow play and driver technology before Andy gets Geoff's take on the future of golf course architecture.
2019-09-1750 minThe Fried Egg Golf PodcastGeoff Shackelford on Brooks, Rory, and the New ScheduleGeoff Shackelford joins the podcast to catch up with Andy on what's been going on in professional golf. Geoff answers important questions such as was the new schedule a success? Should Brooks have won Player of the Year and what we might see in with the TV contract negotiations.
2019-09-1139 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 098: Distance, Money and Brandel ChambleeGeoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and host Rod Morri delve into recent happenings in the world of golf and analyse what it means for the bigger picture. From the distance debate (of course) and changes in the PGA Tour schedule to whether a $15 million payday is off putting and is the LPGA playing courses that are too easy? All that comes under the microscope as well as Brandel Chamblee's surprise switch of position back to advocating for bifurcation of the professional and amateur game.
Links mentioned on this podcast:
Titleist VP of Marketing Michael Mahoney on...
2019-09-031h 22State Of The GameSOG Ep 095: Expect A Spiritual US Open At Pebble beachAs the Old Course is to Scotland so Pebble Beach is to America and a US Open on the Monterey Peninsula is something a bit special. Join Pebble beach devotee Geoff Shackelford alongside Mike Clayton and Rod Morri for a breakdown of what role the course might play at this week's 119th US Open as well as some discussion on the Hank Haney controversy from last week's US Women's Open and what the fallout might mean in the bigger picture.
Links mentioned on this episode:
Geoff Shackelford's story from sectional qualifying
Geoff Sackelford's...
2019-06-101h 12State Of The GameSOG Ep 093: Bob Denney on AW TillinghastWith the PGA Championship set to return to the Bethpage Black course in New York next week there will be plenty of discussion about course design AW Tillinghast. While known mostly as a course architect, Tillinghast had many more strings to his bow including a well known - though little understood - tour of the US during the depression years to advise courses on more financially sustainable management practises. What is less known is the extensive records he kept of that period and PGA Historian Bob Denney joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri on Episode 93 to delve...
2019-05-091h 34The Fried Egg Golf PodcastGeoff Shackelford on Rustic Canyon, Municipal Golf, and PhotographyIn part two of our latest podcast with Geoff Shackelford, Andy and Geoff discuss the design of Rustic Canyon. They discuss the role of affordable golf and more importantly, municipal golf as well as the superintendent industry. Geoff also asks Andy about the progression of his drone photography. If you missed part one check it out as the two talk about the recent happenings in golf.
2019-05-021h 23The Fried Egg Golf PodcastGeoff Shackelford on Augusta National’s Setup and the Youth InvasionGolf Channel and Golfweek contributor Geoff Shackelford joins the podcast to discuss the recent happenings in golf. Part one of Andy and Geoff's conversation starts with thoughts on Augusta's setup before meandering to the youth invasion in the game and technology. They then talk about the schedule and the good and bad of the condensed season. Part Two of the podcast will air later this week.
2019-04-2943 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 091 The Masters Big PictureTiger Woods winning his fifth green jacket was something special but The Masters is about so much more than just the 72 holes each year. Join Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri as they break down what the 2019 Masters means in the bigger picture, from changes to the course (in particular the fifth hole) to media, technology and the role of the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Oh, and there's a brief mention of the possibility that distance might be an issue as well.
2019-04-221h 22State Of The GameSOG Ep 090: Old Course Rough and Rules, Rules, RulesIs golf going into meltdown or are we just having a rough patch because of the new rules? Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri delve into the seemingly weekly rules snafus in the professional game while also touching on the 'enhanced' rough we can expect at the 2021 Open at St Andrews and what might happen if the pro game made its own rules.
Links mentioned in this episode:
John Huggan talks to R&A Chief Martin Slumbers
Watson and Seve at St Andrews (19.03 is the start of the drama at the 17th):
2019-03-021h 22
The Erik Anders Lang Show: Golf - Travel - ComedyEp 102: Geoff Shackelford - Senior Writer for Golfweek and Weekly Contributor to Golf ChannelErik talks with journalist and golf course designer Geoff Shackelford. Geoff is a senior writer for Golfweek magazine and a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning Drive and Golf Central. He is the former co-host of The Ringer's ShackHouse podcast. Geoff also co-designed Rustic Canyon Golf Course in Moorpark, California. He has worked with golf course architect Gil Hanse, a former guest on The Erik Anders Lang Show. Follow Geoff Shackelford on Instagram and Twitter @GeoffShac
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2019-02-071h 13State Of The GameSOG Ep 089: Saudi Arabia, Hao Tong Li and Augusta NationalThe storm over the European Tour's visit to Saudi Arabia is only intensifying but it's not the only controversy bubbling in golf. There is still lots of disquiet over the penalising of Hao Tong Li in Dubai as well as discussion about Lucas Herbert's explanation of his actions in removing loose impediments with his club in wasteland at the same event. It's not all bad news though, with Geoff Shackelford believing changes to the 5th hole at Augusta National made public this week suggest the course may be moving back in the right direction. You can find Geoff's excellent 2010...
2019-02-011h 35State Of The GameSOG Ep 088: Lucy Li and the Rules of Amateur StatusMost were expecting a rules controversy early in 2019 but few could have predicted what has transpired with 16-year-old Lucy Li. The world's number nine ranked non-professional player looks all but certain to be stripped of her amateur status after appearing in an online video ad promoting the Apple watch in direct contravention of the rules.The USGA is yet to release a formal decision but SOG co-host Geoff Shackelford says in many ways the issue is one of the USGA's own making. Mike Clayton has some thoughts on Royal Melbourne where he is caddying in this week's Master of...
2019-01-101h 15State Of The GameSOG Ep 087: Ru Macdonald and the power of InstagramInterested in golf course architecture and wondering the best social media platform to indulge your passion? Golf Channel regular, popular blogger and SOG co-host Geoff Shackelford says Instagram is the best and makes his case - with the help of Scottich Golf Podcast host and European Tour Social media team member Ru Macdonald - on episode 87 of SOG. There are a bunch of Instagram accounts menitoned in this episode (find the list below) as well as plenty of good advice on how to use the platofrom fo those who are new to it. Also, keep an eye out for...
2018-12-221h 23State Of The GameSOG Ep 086: Richard Gillis and Over The Top TVGolf on TV is big business and its in the midst of some dramatic change. Sports business writer and consultant Richard Gillis joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to explain the concept of 'Over the top TV' and why the game's two biggest Tours - and Tiger Woods - are rushing to be a part of it. Also, for the golf course architecture nuts, places are now open for our Golf Course Study Tour to Barnbougle Dunes with Mike Clayton in May 2019. Three days of golf including playing with Mike Clayton and lots of talk about GCA...
2018-12-151h 25State Of The GameSOG Ep 085: Golf's New RulesGolf's new rules come into effect in less than two months but how many people are really ready? USGA Manager of Rules Outreach & Programming Joe Foley joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to discuss that plus lots more including backstopping and the potential for bifurcating the game's equipment rules. Also, we are excited to announce our inaugural Golf Course Architecture golf and live podcast Tour will take place May 3-5 2019 at one of the game's greatest public venues, Barnbougle Dunes in Tasmania. Three days of golf including playing holes with Mike Clayton and be part of recording...
2018-11-221h 16State Of The GameSOG Ep 084: The Euro Tour and Saudi ArabiaShould the European Tour be playing a tournament in Saudi Arabia? Simple question, complicated set of answers. Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri are joined by Middle East expert Arthur MacMillan to discuss the as yet unnamed Saudi event and what its future might be in the wake of the murder of journalist Jamal Khassoggi. There's also some thoughts on Rory McIlroy's commments on the European Tour, some Tiger observations and a heartwarming story about Mike Clayton from his playing days.
2018-11-141h 04State Of The GameSOG Ep 81 - The Tiger/Phil Match (and more)Sometimes there is so much to talk about you don't need a guest and episode 81 of State of the Game comes at just such a time. From the Tiger/Phil big money match to reactions to Bellerive to Inbee Park's slap in the face from one of the game's biggest manufacturers and the possibility of a PGA and PGA Tour merger, its all happening in the world of golf. Join Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and host Rod Morri for an unfiltered take on important recent happenings in the world of professional golf.
2018-08-301h 33State Of The GameSOG Ep 79 US Open fallout - the big pictureIt's been a couple of weeks but the controversy from the US Open continues to bubble with many believing the USGA has lost a significant amount of credibility after happenings at Shinnecock Hills. Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton join Rod Morri to discuss the long term fallout from the 118th US Open as well as some Ryder Cup chat and more memories of Peter Thomson. For the reprint of Thomson's book mentioned, https://www.slatterymedia.com
2018-06-291h 16The Fried Egg Golf PodcastGeoff Shackelford on the Byron Nelson and the PGA Tour ScheduleGolf analyst and noted golf course architecture expert Geoff Shackelford joins the podcast to discuss the AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest, the upcoming PGA Tour schedule and the future schedule.
2018-05-211h 20State Of The GameSOG Ep 76PGA Tour player and course architecture junkie Zac Blair joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri on Episode 76 to talk the distance debate, course architecture, The Buck Club project and more.
2018-03-181h 28State Of The GameSOG Ep 75 - The Ball DebateGeoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton join host Rod Morri to break down the ball debate which has broken out in the recent weeks.
2018-03-071h 20State Of The GameSOG Ep 74Billy Dettlaff is a retired golf professional who has produced a stunning new book on the history of his craft. The extraordinary end result is a book of both stunning beauty and historical importance. Billy joined Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri on Episode 74 to discuss the book, Doctors of the Game, while there was also some banter about what impact, if any, Tiger Woods' comments on the ball may have.
2017-11-0752 minState Of The GameSOG Episode 73It's been a while but Episode 73 is worth the wait as Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri are joined by Geoff Ogilvy to talk Presidents Cup, players not marking on the green before opponents hit their shot, where the best crowds in the world are to be found (this one was a surprise) and plenty more.
2017-10-101h 12The Fried Egg Golf PodcastGeoff ShackelfordGolf writer and golf course architecture expert Geoff Shackelford joins the podcast. We discuss a variety of topics including golf course architecture, technology and professional golf.
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2017-07-041h 28State Of The GameSOG Ep 72 Mat Goggin20 year Tour veteran Mat Goggin joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to discuss the fallout from the Lexi Thompson rules controversy and more on episode 72 of State of the Game.
2017-04-281h 15State Of The GameSOG Episode 71 - Geoff Ogilvy Masters previewGolf's best interview, 2006 US Open winner Geoff Ogilvy, joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to discuss next week's Masters - and a whole lot more - on episode 71 of State of the Game.
2017-04-011h 17State Of The GameSOG Ep 70 Dottie PepperFormer player and CBS commentator Dottie Pepper joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri for an all encompassing chat about the state of the game, golf course architecture and lots more on episode 70.
2017-01-181h 12State Of The GameSOG Ep 69Does the Titleist float tell us anything about the state of the game, are more golfers 'getting' course architecture and can 72 hole stroke play continue to be the future of the game? Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton break down all that and more with host Rod Morri on episode 69 of State of the Game.
2016-10-3155 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 68 Richard GillisRichard Gillis' new book The Captain Myth is a fascinating study of the role of the Captains at the biennial Ryder Cup. On episode 68 he joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to discuss the book and so much more about the game and business of golf.
2016-09-211h 15State Of The GameSOGEp 67 Roger ClevelandLegendary club designer and short game expert Roger Cleveland has been around the world's best players for the best part of 40 years and joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri on episode 67 of State of the Game.
2016-06-241h 17State Of The GameSOG Ep 66 - Geoff Ogilvy at Oakmont2006 US Open winner Geoff Ogilvy joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to discuss the year's second major at Oakmont.
2016-06-1559 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 6- The Masters (sort of)Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri chat about the upcoming US Masters plus get sidetracked by all things effecting the game both on and off the course.
2016-04-011h 05State Of The GameSOG Ep 64 Christina KimChristina Kim is one of the LPGA Tour's most popular and outspoken players and she joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayotn and Rod Morri for episode 64 of State of the Game.
2016-03-051h 12State Of The GameSOG Ep 63 the BBC's Iain CarterAfter one of the most memorable years in major championship golf BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter has written a book simply title The Majors 2015. He joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to discuss that, and a range of other topics, on this episode of State of the Game.
2016-01-051h 07State Of The GameSOG Episode 62 - Ru MacdonaldRu Macdonald is host of the brilliant Scottish Golf Podcast which publishes weekly and he joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri on this episode to discuss all things golf in Scotland.
2015-11-1258 minState Of The GameSOG Episode 61Co-host Mike Clayton has been travelling the globe and doubles as guest this week when he joins Geoff Shackelford and Rod Morri to talk Presidents Cup, why Korea's women are so good and an impending golf downturn in China.
2015-10-261h 01State Of The GameSOG Ep 60 Grant WaiteFormer PGA Tour now Champions Tour player Grant Waite joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to chat all things Tiger Woods, Chris Como, Greg Norman and golf in general.
2015-09-051h 07State Of The GameSOG Ep 59 - UK GolfMike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford join Rod Morri to talk about golf in the UK with both having attended The Open at St Andrews and squeezed in a bunch of extra golf as well.
2015-07-291h 13State Of The GameSOG Ep 58 Geoff OgilvyGeoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri are joined by 2006 US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy to talk Chambers Bay and the upcoming Open Championship.
2015-06-271h 12State Of The GameSOG Episode 57Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri are joined by golf course architect Jay Blasi, the man largely responsible for the design of US Open host course Chambers Bay
2015-06-111h 04State Of The GameSOG EP 56 The new Hogan companyGeoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri talk to Terry Koehler, the man behind bringing Hogan golf clubs back to the game
2015-05-291h 10State Of The GameSOG Ep 55 Gil CappsGeoff Shackelford, Mike CLayton and Rod Morri are joined by their first return SOG guest, NBC and Golf Channel stalwart Gil Capps.
2015-04-241h 14State Of The GameSOG Ep 54 Michael BambergerAward winning Sports Illustrated writer Michael Bamberger joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk about his new book Men In Green to be released in April.
2015-03-271h 05State Of The GameSOG Episode 53Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford join Rod Morri to talk US Masters, golf course design and set up and potential merger talks between European and Australian Tours...
2015-03-1956 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 52 Royal Melbourne and RivieraGeoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton join host Rod Morri to discuss, among other things, the effect of course set up on Royal Melbourne and Riviera as they hosted professional tournaments in the same week.
2015-03-0258 minState Of The GameSOG EP 50 Hank HaneyGeoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri are joined by Hank Haney, former coach to Tiger Woods and host of his own satellite radio show.
2014-12-081h 01State Of The GameSOG Ep 49 Musician Lloyd ColeMusician Lloyd Cole is as passionate about golf as he is music and chats with Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri about his love for the game.
2014-11-251h 10State Of The GameSOG-Ep-46 The Ryder CupBrian Keogh of the Irish Golf Desk joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike CLayton and Rod Morri to talk all things Ryder CUp
2014-09-2056 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 45 - Joe OgilvieHe's been touted as a future Commissioner of the PGA TOUR and is regarded as one of the game's most interesting professionals and Joe Ogilvie joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk all things golf on this episode of State of the Game
2014-09-051h 26State Of The GameSOG Ep 44 - Frank NobiloFormer Touring Professional now Golf Channel analyst Frank Nobilo joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk all things golf.
2014-08-211h 18State Of The GameSOG Ep 41 Bill FieldsGolf World senior writer Bill Fields joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to discuss his new book Arnie, Seve and a Fleck of golf history.
2014-07-041h 12State Of The GameSOG EP 40 "Pinehurst back to its best"Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri chat with auhtor Chris Buie about his intirguing book "The Early Days of Pinehurst"
2014-06-041h 14State Of The GameSOG Ep 39 Ran MorrissettMike Clayton, Geoff Shackelford and Rod Morri are joined by co-founder of GolfClubAtlas, Ran Morrissett
2014-05-211h 15State Of The GameSOG EP 38: Marketing with Richard GillisMike Clayton, Geoff Shackelford and Rod Morri chat with author, journalist and publisher of the unofficialpartner.co.uk blog Richard Gillis about all things advertising and marketing in the modern game of golf.
2014-05-1559 minState Of The GameSOG-Ep-37: Is Bubba the future of golf?Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton join Rod Morri tobreak down the week at Augusta National as well as discuss some of the issues confronting the women's professinal game.
2014-04-1857 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 36: "This Masters defined Nicklaus"Geoff Shackelford, Mike CLayton and Rod Morri are joined by auhtor Gil Capps to discuss his excellent new book on the 1975 US MAsters
2014-03-281h 23State Of The GameSOG Ep 35: "Putting is overrated"Professor Marl Broadie joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to discuss his new book Every Shot Counts.
2014-03-131h 03State Of The GameSOG Ep 34 - Author Curt SampsonMike Clayton, Geoff Shackelford and Rod Morri chat with best selling author Curt Sampson.
2014-02-111h 06State Of The GameSOG-Ep33 - "Top 100 PGA tour players - the numbers don't lie"Join host Rod Morri with Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton as they talk with Brett Avery about his controversial ranking of the top 100 players of the PGA Tour since 1980...
2014-01-3058 minState Of The GameSOG EP 32:" RM was the star of the show…"Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford join host Rod Morri to break down two weeks of tournament golf at Royal Melbourne.
2013-11-281h 01State Of The GameSOG Ep 31 "I tried to save Tiger…"David Eger joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to discuss the Tiger Woods Masters ruling, state of the Champions Tour, politics among the game's governing bodies and more on episode 31 of State of the Game
2013-11-141h 05State Of The GameSOG-Ep 30 "Tiger's chase makes Jack's record better..."Mike CLayton, Geoff Shackelford and Rod Morri welcome Golf World Editor Jaime Diaz to the show this week to talk all things Tiger Woods, golf media and the State of the Game...
2013-10-291h 04
Podcast – DimpleHeadPodcast 33 – Geoff Shackelford This week’s podcast features Geoff Shackelford. Josh and Adam chat with Geoff about The Presidents Cup, end of year PGA Tour awards, the Web.com Tour Finals, the start of the […]
2013-10-0120 minState Of The GameSOG-EP 28 "The camera has changed the game.."Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton join host Rod Morri in a chat with TV analyst and former player Judy Rankin
2013-10-011h 19State Of The GameSOG Ep 27 - "Do we need to simplify the rules?"On this epsidoe Mike Clayton, Geoff Shackelford and Rod Morri catch up with two former USGA staffers who have formulated two simplified sets of rules for the game.
2013-09-161h 11State Of The GameSOG Ep 26 "We don't need more beer drinking cart driving golfers..."Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford join host Rod Morri to discuss all things golf from The Open Championship and US PGA to the new USGA TV deal with FOX in the US.
2013-08-261h 08State Of The GameSOG Ep 25 - "UK golf reminds me why I play..."Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri are joined by special guest Geoff Ogilvy to talk all things Muirfield, Open Championhsip and golf in general...
2013-07-121h 25State Of The GameSOG-Ep-24 "Talent is only the entry fee in professional golf..."Mike Clayton, Geoff Shackelford and host Rod Morri are joined by Australian Touring Professional and US Open participant Mathew Goggin to get his take on Merion and the state of the game more generally.
2013-06-281h 21State Of The GameSOG Ep 23: "They said Merion would never host again.."Jeff Silverman, author of a soon to be released book on the great Championship moments at Merion Golf Club, joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to give some fascinating insights into the host course of next week's US Open venue.
2013-06-061h 11State Of The GameSOG Episode 22: "Anchoring will be hard to police..."Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton join host Rod Morri to discuss the anchoring ban, racism in the game and how the Rio course is progressing as the clock ticks down to 2016....
2013-05-2851 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 20 - "Australia's last sporting mountain..."Adam Scott had a nation cheering with his Masters victory but it was only one intriguing storyline from a tournament that always seems to produce drama.Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton join Rod Morri to review one of golf's great weeks....
2013-04-1658 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 19 - "The Masters is all about the course...More than just a golf tournament the year's first major brings together everybody who is anybody in golf. Join Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and host Rod Morri as they discuss what's likely to happen on and off the course at this year's US Masters
2013-04-0446 minState Of The GameState of the Game Episode 2Could the USGA be preparing to take on golf's major manufacturers over distance? New USGA President Glen Nager was talking tough on the issue at last week's USGA annual meeting and Geoff Shackelford was there. Join Shackelford and host Rod Morri as they dissect what looks to be a brave new era for the game's govrning body in the US. Also this week a John Huggan interview with player manager Andrew "Chubby" Chandler discussing the new US Tour Q School proposal and it's potential effects on world golf.
2012-02-0852 min