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The Firm & Fast Golf PodcastRod Morri - The Godfather of Golf PodcastingRod Morri is a multi award winning Australian golf journo, serial podcast presenter and head honcho at Sydney Podcast Studios.
Over the course of the episode we take a look behind the scenes of his fascination with Golf Course Architecture and how that origin story that can be traced to a holiday to Ireland and the UK in the late 1990's.
We highlight some of the individuals that Rod podcasts with.... characters such as Mike Clayton and Adrian Logue.....why Geoff Shackleford hasn't provided him with an advance copy of his new book Golf Architecture...
2023-03-172h 04
State 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 34
The Good-Good Golf PodcastEp 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?
Links menitoend on this week's episode:
For the best in high end golf apparel head straight to The Golf Society
For...
2020-03-2459 minState 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 min
TalkinGolfTG History 31: How The Heck Did This Happen?This podcast is a throwback to the interview that launched the TalkinGolf History Podcast. So if you love movies, this show is like a prequel to the podcast.
This was my very first podcast interview, where I was the guest of Rod Morri and Adrian Logue on their show (that no longer exists), the ISeekGolf Podcast.
Great interview with some colorful stories about the history of the game of golf and a glimpse into how we got here.Support TalkinGolf
2020-02-241h 28
Golf Club Talk UKRod Morri and Deana Rushworth - GCTUK_19First up this month, the show takes on an International flavour with Leighton interviewing Rod Morri, Journalist and host of several well-known podcasts in Australia on the Talkin Golf Network (https://talkingolf.com/about/). Rod is a journalist by trade, now writing for Golf Australia magazine, but more lately has expanded his Podcast network which includes shows such as The Good Good Golf podcast, State of the Game and Feed The Ball. As well as this Rod talks to us about some trends in clubs in Australia along with some things that are working well and things that are not. There...
2020-02-121h 40State 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 23State Of The GameSOG Ep 099: A Very Special AnnouncementState of the Game co-host Mike Clayton has some very special news to share on episode 99 of the show.
After almost 10 years alongside Geoff Ogilvy, Mike Cocking and Ashley Mead in the OCCM design firm the former European Tour player has departed the company in search of new opportunities. First up is an announcement that he will be a collaborative partner with two of the world's best known and most highly respected designers, Frank Pont and Mike DeVries, in a new venture called CDP Golf. The trio join Rod Morri on this special edition of the show to...
2019-10-161h 03The Good-Good Golf PodcastEp 004: The beauty of a flower is available to meOn 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 Australia's leading online retailer of high end golf apparel and accessories.
Rod Morri's column on the obsession in Australia with competition golf
Nick Menta's story on drivers failing the CT test
Tiger's PopStroke launch
2019-10-141h 05State 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 12TalkinGolfTG History 09: Listener EpisodeMost of the time we get to talk about the things we want on the TalkinGolf History Podcast but every few weeks we turn things over to the listeners to find what you want to know about. On Episode 9 we answer questions about golfing Presidents, comparing players from different eras, our favourite periods of golf history and more.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Email address to submit questions: history@talkingolf.com
Connor's underloved Twitter thread
Connor on Twitter
Rod Morri on Twitter
Society fo Golf Historians on...
2019-05-111h 03State 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 34TalkinGolfTG History Ep 08: Keith CuttenCanadian golf course architect Keith Cutten originally started out to write a thesis for his University course but that project ultimately morphed into The Evolution Of Golf Course Design. Keith joins Episode 8 of the podcast to talk about the role of golf courses - and their architects - through time.
Link mentiond on this episode:
Keith Cutten's book The Evolution of Golf Course Design
Keith Cutten on Twitter
Get in touch via email: history@talkingolf.com
Society of Golf Historians Facebook Group
Connor Lewis on Twitter
2019-04-261h 32State 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 22TalkinGolfTG History Ep 07: Green Jacket AuctionsOne of the more fascinating corners of golf history is collecting, a multi million dollar business which spans the globe. The biggest and most influential auction house in golf is Green Jacket Auctions, started by Bob Zafian and Ryan Carey in 2006. Bob joins Episode 7 of the podcast to talk about how he got started in collecting, some of the best - and weirdest - items he's been offered for sale and some advice on how a beginner should approach getting started in the trade.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Barnbougle Dunes Course Study Tour
2019-04-121h 58TalkinGolfTG History 05: The Story Of Karsten Solheim and PINGKarsten Solheim was the founder of PING Golf but his legacy in the game is far greater than the establishment of one manufacturing company. Solheim was a true visionary and one of golf's great innovators, his contribution to the development of modern putters and irons at least the equal of any in history. On Episode 5, we meet PING Historian Rob Griffin to get some insight into one of the game's best known and most respected figures.
Links mentioned on this episode:
Questions to history@talkingolf.com
Connor on Twitter: @SHistorians
Rod...
2019-03-161h 56State 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 22TalkinGolfTG History 04 - The Weird And Wonderful Rules Of GolfIf you think some of golf's new rules don't make sense wait till you hear how the game used to be played. From drops that included throwing - yes throwing - the ball to free swings at your opponent's ball in matchplay there have been some weird and wonderful rules governing the game over time. Join hosts Rod Morri and Connor Lewis for Episode 4 as they break down some of the crazier laws golf has endured over time. We also answer listener questions from last episode so make sure to get yours in for next episode by Tweeting with...
2019-02-281h 26TalkinGolfTG History 03: Major questions for the Major ChampionshipsDid Bobby Jones really win two Grand Slams? Was The Masters a Major when Gene Sarzen hit 'the shot heard round the world in 1935'? Should Walter Hagen's five PGA titles between 1921 and 1927 be considered Grand Slam victories and will Craig Perks retroactively become New Zealand's third men's Major champion if The Players is one day deemed a Major? All this and more when TalkinGolf History welcomes special guest historian Bill Williams to Episode Three for a lively discussion on golf's 'Big Four' Tournaments.
Don't forget to send in questions via email (below) or on Twitter using the...
2019-02-181h 18TalkinGolfTG History 01: The Why's Of GolfThere are almost too many golf podcasts to count these days but for all the content - both good and bad - available in audio format none delve into the history of the game. TalkinGolf changes all that this week as hosts Rod Morri and Connor T Lewis boldly go where no podcaster has been before: back. Way back. This monthly podcast will cover every facet of the incredibly rich histroy of golf from players to architecture to clubs to rules to the implements we use to whack the ball around the field of play. And the best thing...
2019-01-241h 14State 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 82 Ran MorrissettLast month Ran Morrissett published a list of 147 courses he nominated as 'Custodians of the Game'. The venues all promote the simplest and most joyful elements of the game, from width and playing angles to walking and simple green keeping practises. But the pre-amble to the list was at least as - if not more interesting than - the list itself and Ran joins Mike Clayton and host Rod Morri to discuss his thinking when putting together his list.
2018-09-131h 35State 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 Episode 80 - Andrew Coltart and Scottish GolfMike Clayton and Rod Morri are joined by former Ryder Cup player Andrew Coltart to discuss the state of Scottish, and world golf. Coltart won the 1997 Australian PGA at NSW Golf Club, a tournament made famous by another incident involving Clayton himself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl_Nny8TwNM
2018-07-311h 25State 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 16State Of The GameSOG Ep 77 Trinity Forest2006 US Open winner Geoff Ogilvy joins Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk about the new and intriguing Byron Nelson host venue Trinity Forest. With the course dominating pre-tournament talk, Ogvily outlines some of the reasons Trinity Forest will be an entertaining and important test this week. We also get some thoughts on whether he will consider a career as a commentator once his playing days are over and there's a bonus 10 minutes of 'fly on the wall' chat as Ogilvy and Clayton shoot the breeze about the professional game.
2018-05-161h 08State 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 12State 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 51 Tiger's yipsGeof Shackelford and Mike Clayton join host Rod Morri to chat Tiger's yips, Rory's dominance, Olympic golf and more on episode 51 of State of the Game.
2015-02-0445 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 42 Tom Watson (not THAT Tom Watson)Mike Clayton and Rod Morri catch up with Tom Watson, Australian caddie to 2011 US Women's Open champion So Yeon Ryu, just hours before the first round of the Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale
2014-07-1254 minState 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 04State 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-21 - "The European Tour IS Seve..."On this episode of State of the Game we welcome special guest Tony Johnstone, six time European Tour winner and now TV commentator, as he joins Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk all things State of the Game plus tell a few stories form the glory days of the European Tour....
2013-05-051h 01State 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 GameSOG Ep 17: "I hope the end game is the ball..."On today's episode Mike Clayton, Geoff Shackelford and John Huggan join host Rod Morri to discuss the surprise announement by Tim Finchem that the US PGA Tour would oppose the proposed ban on anchored putters. The team also discusses Rory McIlroy's poor play since switching to Nike and the Australian PGA's move to a golf course not in the country's top 100
2013-03-0354 minState Of The GameSOG Ep-15: "What they're doing is unforgiveable..."Two monumental announcements were made this week: The Old Course at St Andrews is under the surgeon's knife and anchored putting will be outlawed in 2016. Host Rod Morri is joined by Geoff Shackelford, John Huggan and Mike Clayton to dicsuss two of golf's biggest announcements in recent memory (and be prepared for a healthy dose of outrage)...
2012-11-3055 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 14: "My mum could captain the Ryder Cup..."Golf's most compelling event somehow seems to just keep getting better. Geoff Shackelford, John Huggan and Mike Clayton join host Rod Morri to break down events at Medinah, with Clayton even claiming his mum could captain the Ryder Cup....
2012-10-0546 minState Of The GameSOG-Ep-13: "It's all too friendly at the moment.."""Join Rod Morri, Geoff Shackelford and John Huggan as they break down the most exciting week in golf, the Ryder Cup. The team also give their final verdict on the just concluded FedEx Cup and why the format still isn't quite right.
2012-09-2639 minState Of The GameSOG EP 11 - "Pro golf just doesn't engage me any more..."Lorne Rubenstein has been one of the game's great chroniclers for more than 30 years but after this week's Canadian Open will file his final weekly column for Toronto's Globe and Mail newspaper. Rod Morri caught up with Lorne to get his thoughts on the state of the game as he looks back on more than three decades of experience.
2012-07-2347 minState Of The GameSOG-EP-10 "The Open won't be going to Portrush..."Geoff Shackelford and John Huggan join host Rod Morri to look back at the US Open, analyse the US Tour's new secondary tour sponsor, the new event in Turkey giving Tim Finchem and George O'Grady a headache and the chances of The Open returning to Royal Portrush. All that an moreon the latest episode of State of the Game.
2012-07-0647 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 9 "One of sport's great upsets..."While the US Open unfolds at Olympic this week there will be plenty of talk about the 1955 event at this venue and the incredible upset victory of Iowa club profesional Jack Fleck over Ben Hogan. Neil Sagabiel of the Armchair Golf Blog has written a fabulous book about events leading up to, and during, that remarkable Open and joins Rod Morri and Mike Clayton to talk about the five year publishing journey that led to Golf's Longest Shot: Jack Fleck, Ben Hogan and Pro Golf's Greatest Upset at the 1955 US Open. Chock full of interesting tid-bits and details, and...
2012-06-1300 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 8 - "What have they done to Merion?"In this special combined episode of TalkinGolf and State of the Game Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and John Huggan join host Rod Morri to talk US Masters, Augusta National politics and Mike Clayton's amazing golf odyssey taking in some of America's very best golf courses.
2012-04-181h 00State Of The GameSOG Ep 7 - "We'll forgive Augusta National anything if the golf's good"The most anticipated US Masters in years gets underway this week and, like everyone else with an interest in the game, we at State of the Game are keen to talk about it. Join Rod Morri, Geoff Shackelford and John Huggan as they break down the field, the course and the lingering controversy over Augusta's lack of female members which has reared its head again this year.
2012-04-0236 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 6 - "There's a reason we were selected..."It's the biggest golf course design announcement in history and this week on State of the Game co-hosts Geoff Shackelford and Rod Morri catch up with Gil Hanse to discuss his winning design for the 2016 Olympic Games golf course.
2012-03-2848 minState Of The GameState of the Game Episode 5 - "Slow play is an epidemic and it'a just bad manners.."Does your club have a problem with slow play? Well today's episode of State of the Game is a must listen. Host Rod Morri is joined by blogger Geoff Shackelford and Scotland on Sunday columnist John Huggan as they meet John Small, a tournament organiser and inventor fom Australia whose Solution 240 product is achieving remarkable results in eliminating slow play at two Sydney golf clubs.
2012-03-0846 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 4 - "The professional game is just not very interesting the way it's played" - Greg TurnerFormer touring professional turned golf course designer, New Zealand's Greg Turner is one of the more articulate members of the golfing fraternity. This week he joins host Rod Morri and co-host Mike Clayton to discuss the joy of the short par-4, the impact of the professional game on golf more broadly and why the 1970s and 1980s will be viewed historically as a bleak time in golf course development.
2012-02-2746 minState Of The GameSOG Ep 3 - "The game has been hijacked by money"The USGA - and Tiger Woods - are talking banning the belly and long putter. Join host Rod Morri, co-hosts John Huggan and Mike Clayton and long time broomstick putter user Craig Spence as they dissect just how dificult - or even desirable - that might be.
2012-02-1347 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 minState Of The GameState of the Game Episode 1Geoff Shackelford, John Huggan, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri today launch State of the Game, their new podcast exploring issues effecting the game of golf. Among topics discussed on this first episode are: why the distance obsession has hurt the game, why a roll back of the ball might not be as far off as we think and why professional golf really i important to the health of the game...
2012-01-2236 min