Best LINKS Golf Media Podcasts (2024)

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Ep73: Xanders' Big Win, Should Pros Play More Links Golf,, & Mark tells a Former Pro to 'Get His Head Out of His Arse' 55:33

2h ago55:33

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Gee the time difference to watch The Open Championship is a punish in Australia and New Zealand, specifically later in the day, but we got some in live and plenty of highlights....and what a tournament it was! Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen spend a bit of time unpacking some of the key moments. The weather played a role, as we expect it will in this to…

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Ep 191: Billy Horschel on being a dad of 3, Sunday pressure, caddie relationship & more 14:30

4h ago14:30

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Billy Horschel shares with Garrett Johnston in June at Memorial what it's like being a dad of 3, how Sunday pressure feels on the last 9 holes, expectations of his caddie when he's in the hunt & moreBy Garrett Johnston

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Ep. 176: Our Favorite Par-3 Courses 54:36

4h ago54:36

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Do par-3 courses count as real golf? Our hosts give their opinion on this topic and list their favorite par-3 layouts on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy LINKS Golf Media

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Ep 190: Open Champ Shane Lowry on golf w/his daughters, golf tips for us & more 16:06

3h ago16:06

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2019 Open Champ Shane Lowry joins to discuss playing golf w/his daughters Iris and Ivy, how often he practices with 7-year-old Iris, growing up playing golf in Ireland, golf tips for us & more.By Garrett Johnston

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Dr Jay Richards | Why Gender Clinics Are Wrong 29:14

1h ago29:14

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Jay W. Richards, Ph.D., is the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, and the Executive Editor of The Stream. Richards is the author or editor of more than a dozen books, including the New York Times bestsellers Infiltrated (2013) and Indivisible (2012); The Human Advantage; M…

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Ep 189: Brian Harman on The Open win, celebrations, Ryder Cup & more 12:47

3d ago12:47

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Brian Harman joined Garrett Johnston to talk about his Open win, celebrations, what it means & more. We also get into the Ryder Cup and what his first experience was like.By Garrett Johnston

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Dr. Jade Teta | How To Be A "Next Level Human" 52:36

1h ago52:36

52:36

Someone once described me as a mix of jock, science nerd, nature boy & philosopher. It makes sense, I suppose. I was a personal trainer for 25 years. I still produce video-based workouts that are used by hundreds of thousands worldwide. It's kind of crazy to think about that number. I have been lucky to find a publisher who can produce and market g…

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Ep72: Metropolitan & Huntingdale Propose Merger, 'Scottie Scheffler is a Dork' & 'Playing With Steve Elkington was a Nightmare' 1:02:23

14m ago1:02:23

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Another big week in golf and Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are all over it. We start by discussing Keegan Bradley's appointment as the captain of the US Ryder Cup team, an appointment which took us all by surprise. But we quickly move on to Steph Kyriacou's performance in the Evian, she did so well and nearly won her first major but just fell a little…

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Ep. 175: Golf Slang Terms You (Probably) Haven’t Heard Before 47:21

4h ago47:21

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The co-hosts did their research, and spend this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast going back and forth defining a group of golf slang words that they were previously unfamiliar with. How many of these golf terms have you heard in your experience? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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☎️ Voicemail: Lewy from Melbourne 1:00

20h ago1:00

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Lewy from Melbourne left us a voicemail after listening to our bonus pod with Jonathan Yarwood. He reached out to Jonathan via Skillest (here) and wanted to let us know how it went. If you haven't heard Nick and Mark's chat with Jonathan, you can find it in the feed about 3-weeks ago, it's a ripper. And if you want to leave a voicemail - it's easy,…

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Ep 188: Xander Schauffele on links golf, The Open & more 11:33

24h ago11:33

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Xander Schauffele joins Garrett Johnston to discuss what makes links golf such a good challenge, memories from his past Open Championships including playing in the final group in 2018. Xander also gets into the dynamics between a player and caddie and works.By Garrett Johnston

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Magda Kay | Achieving Perfect Intimacy 54:05

12d ago54:05

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I was born in Poland, a post-communist country, and had access to things most people can only dream of. My family and I went skiing twice a year, traveled abroad, and lived in huge apartments. I took private English and Italian classes, played tennis, and danced. Even as a child, I loved performing and was often on TV and big stages. However, when …

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Ep71: Marko on 'the Worst Coach I Ever Had', Nick's Masterclass on Hitting Out of the Long Rough 56:55

3d ago56:55

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After yesterday's big bonus pod with Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland, today is the normal pod - 24 hours later than usual, but hopefully you enjoyed the chat with James. If you haven't heard it, have a listen. Plenty on today's show. Nick has just come back from playing Long Island in zero degree temperatures, thankfully he has a shiny new clot…

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🏌🏿‍♂️Bonus: Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland on the 2024 Australian Open 28:24

5d ago28:24

28:24

A massive bonus pod today, Nick O'Hern & Mark Allen chat one on one, okay two on one, with Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland. In a wide-ranging conversation we cover the key issues: Why it has taken so long to announce the venue, format and dates of the 2024 Australian Open. The rationale behind Kingston Heath and Victoria Golf Club as the venues…

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☎️ Voicemail: Chris from Howlong 1:09

7d ago1:09

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Chris from Howlong left us a voicemail talking about Jason Day's training facility at his home, and the video on it. We've seen it before but it was a great reminder to rewatch the video, it's fantastic! Check out Chris' voicemail, then watch the video he's talking about here. And if you want to leave a voicemail - it's easy, head to our website he…

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Ep. 174: Golf’s Most Patriotic Courses 36:41

9d ago36:41

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In celebration of Independence Day, the hosts go in-depth on a group of golf courses that are patriotic either in name, purpose, location, or all of the above on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy LINKS Golf Media

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Medicine Woman Jemmita | Ancient Wisdom Healing Techniques 1:15:16

10d ago1:15:16

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Jemmita is a Modern Medicine Woman, Retreat Leader, Healer, and Ceremonialist. She walks a Sacred Shamanic Path and offers deep transformational work globally, from Australia to Bali, the UK, Europe, Ibiza, Peru, and more. From a young age, Jemmita could perceive the unseen world and communicate with beings of nature. She taught herself to work wit…

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Ep70: Mark: "PIF, PGA, DPWT & SSG Soon to Join", and Nick is Annoyed Over a Listener Comment 57:32

12d ago57:32

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We kick off today's podcast by listening to some audio that was not on our bingo card this week. We would not have expected what happened to happen. Once we get through that, we chat Cam Davis. Wow. A wonderful performance in Detroit, Nick and Mark discuss how well he played. We nearly had an all Aussie finish with Min Woo in the hunt for a while. …

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Ep 186: Akshay Bhatia on Sunday pressure, Grayson Murray & more 11:13

12d ago11:13

11:13

Akshay Bhatia joined at Jack Nicklaus' Memorial in early June to discuss what Sunday-back 9 pressure feels like on the PGA Tour, why it's important to change the dialogue in your mind as a golfer (self-talk), his older brother figure the late Grayson Murray & more.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep. 173: Brand New American Courses Opening in the Second Half of 2024 1:00:38

14d ago1:00:38

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We’re rounding up a group of exciting new American courses in development that are set to debut by the end of 2024 on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. Our co-hosts go into detail on three new courses each and explain their significance in the golf landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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☎️ Voicemail: Paul from Melbourne 1:05

17d ago1:05

1:05

Paul from Melbourne left us a voicemail this week with a suggestion for Nick and Mark, and offering himself up to assist. What a guy! If you want to leave a voicemail - it's easy, head to our website here on your mobile or computer, hit the record button, tell us who you are, where you're from, where you play your golf, and leave your message. Coul…

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🏌🏿‍♂️Bonus: Super Coach Jonathan Yarwood: 'Golf is Artistic, Not Scientific' 39:15

16d ago39:15

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This is a cracking bonus podcast, Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen chat with one of the worlds leading golf coaches, Jonathan Yarwood from New York. And the pod gets off to an unexpected start when Jonathan reveals that when he was younger he wanted to be Mark Allen, he explains why. We originally thought he was ripping the piss, but no it turns out to b…

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Ep 187: Rickie Fowler on fatherhood, being a girl dad, & tips for our game, pressure in majors. 14:50

16d ago14:50

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Rickie joins for a wide ranging chat in May about the things he enjoys doing most with his daughter, overall life as a girls dad & more. He also drops some tips on various parts of the game that we can improve at, including the mental game. He also explains what pressure feels like in major championships.…

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🏌🏿‍♂️ Bonus: Nick & Mark Q&A: Tiger, Bryson, Rory, Lexi, Coolum & Practice Aids 17:58

17d ago17:58

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A bonus pod this week, we've been getting so many questions from you that we can't fit them all in the weekly podcast, so from time to time we'll do a bonus pod ripping through a few questions. Some great questions on this bonus Q&A pod. Steve asks about what are the essential aids for a practice session. Ry, Greg and Joe each have a comment, and i…

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Ep69: Mark 'The Most Important Player in Golf Right Now', Nick Talks Isleworth. And Pros who had 'Super Slumps' 54:11

19d ago54:11

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Another fun show today, we start with a chat about the LPGA tournament at Sahalee in Washington at the weekend, fantastic win for Amy Yang - she has waited a long time for this and it was wonderful to see. Tough final couple of holes, but she got there! And Nick O'Hern claims Amy as an honorary Aussie, find out why on the pod. Mark loved the tourna…

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How Magician Justin Flom Integrated Social Media Into His Career 41:22

22d ago41:22

41:22

Justin Flom, a talented magician, has gained billions of views, with about 1.5 billion views per month. He comes from a family of magicians and despite not starting as an internet star, he has gained massive popularity online. Justin has a knack for disappearing into his videos, making him almost anonymous, while defying trends, algorithms, and eve…

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Ep. 172: 6 Courses We’d Love to Host the U.S. Open 1:18:35

20d ago1:18:35

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Teeing off an all-new season of the LINKS Golf Podcast, co-hosts Al Lunsford and Joe Passov take turns arguing which golf courses deserve a chance to host the men’s U.S. Open Championship. Their course selections are split into three categories: realistic, possible, and pure fantasy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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☎️ Voicemail: Glenn from Echuca 1:41

23d ago1:41

1:41

Following the US Open, and Nick and Mark's discussion on Tuesdays podcast, Glenn from Echuca had some thoughts on Rory's putting and left us a voicemail. If you want to leave a voicemail - it's easy, head to our website here on your mobile or computer, hit the record button, tell us who you are, where you're from, where you play your golf, and leav…

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Ep68: US Open Full Wrap, Why Rory Needs a New Caddie, Pressure Putting Masterclass. 1:01:59

26d ago1:01:59

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What a US Open, absolutely riveting. There were celebrations, heartbreak, twists and turns, and Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen run the ruler across it all today on the Talk Birdie To Me podcast. In fact the first half of the pod is pretty much all US Open. Nick and Mark start by discussing Rory's use of the 7 iron on the 15th hole, and that this was wh…

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Empowering International Women Expert Christelle Pillot 44:44

28d ago44:44

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I am a passionate coach dedicated to supporting international women who feel frustrated with their careers and work-life balance. With a background as a chemical engineer and extensive experience in remote work, I bring a unique perspective to my coaching practice. Since 2013, I have been actively coaching and helping women overcome career challeng…

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Ep 185: Tony Finau on fatherhood & tips for our game 9:36

1M ago9:36

9:36

Tony Finau talks with Garrett Johnston on fatherhood, tips for how we can get better with our golf game & more.By Garrett Johnston

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🏌🏿‍♂️ Bonus: Nick & Mark Q&A Session 23:48

1M ago23:48

23:48

A bonus pod this week, we've been getting so many questions from you that we can't fit them all in the weekly podcast, so from time to time we'll do a bonus pod ripping through a few questions. Seven questions on this bonus Q&A pod. Peter asks for an update on the development of 7 Mile Beach Golf Club in Hobart. Paul wants to find out what reasonab…

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Ep 184: Ludvig Aberg on the Masters close call, attitude, his swing & more 9:09

1M ago9:09

9:09

Ludvig Aberg joins in a short chat from Memorial to talk about the Masters close call, attitude, his swing & more.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep67: Nick: 'Why Rahm Can't Win the US Open', Marks Top 5 Shots to Win US Opens, & We Talk Milkshakes at Golf Courses 1:12:34

1M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Mens US Open week and Nick and Mark are excited. Plenty to discuss. We start by sharing some stories about the legendary, late Payne Stewart and some memories of him. Nick and Mark agree that the Payne Stewart statue has to be the best statue of all time. Nick tells the story of when he decided to stop playing conservatively after two rounds at Pin…

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Ep 182: Collin Morikawa, takeaways from final groups in 1st 2 majors 8:23

1M ago8:23

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In a short chat on Tuesday of Memorial, Collin Morikawa shares his takeaways from playing in the final groups in the 1st 2 majors: The Masters and PGA Championship & more.By Garrett Johnston

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☎️ Voicemail: Former Tour Pro Scott Laycock 1:23

1M ago1:23

1:23

Plenty of feedback on socials on the Coffs Harbour situation, and another voicemail about it from fomer tour pro Scotty Laycock from Royal Hobart. If you want to leave a voicemail - it's easy, head to our website here on your mobile or computer, hit the record button, tell us who you are, where you're from, where you play your golf, and leave your …

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Ep 181: Rory McIlroy on changing perspective of LIV/PGA Tour, Jon Rahm & more 6:27

1M ago6:27

6:27

Rory McIlroy joins Garrett Johnston for a few minute chat on his changing perspective toward LIV & PGA Tour divide over the past two years & more. He also chimes in on Jon Rahm and why he belongs on Ryder Cup Team Europe.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep66: Live at Southern Golf Club: Minjee's US Open, Top 5 Golf Divorces, New PGA Chair Ian Baker-Finch, & Coffs Feedback 1:02:57

1M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

We love it when we can do the pod from a golf club, and today we're in Melbourne's sandbelt at the stunning Southern Golf Club to celebrate the unveiling of a statue of the legendary Bob Shearer. It looks incredible, we've put some pics on our socials. Nick and Mark have a couple of cracking stories about Bob, including one where Victoria Golf Cour…

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☎️ Voicemail: Ed from Adelaide 1:24

1M ago1:24

1:24

We always love getting voicemails, some we play on the show, some we pop in the feed here. Lots of comments on the Coffs Harbour Golf Club decision regarding young Eden and the rules around her playing. Ed from Adelaide, who is a member at The Grange had an opinion he wanted to share. If you want to leave a message for us - it's easy, head to our w…

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Katie Gorka & Mike Gonzalez | Is Marxism in America? 23:14

1M ago23:14

23:14

Katie Gorka has had an extensive career in government and research. She was a research fellow for outreach at The Heritage Foundation and later joined the Trump Transition Team in 2016. From 2017 to 2019, she served as a senior advisor in the Office of Policy at the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on strategies for preventing terrorism, t…

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Bonus: Todd Woodbridge 'Golf Opened More Doors For Me Than Tennis' 30:07

2M ago30:07

30:07

A fun bonus pod today with Aussie tennis superstar Todd Woodbridge, who is also a veeeery handy golfer. Nick O'Hern & Mark Allen speak Todd about his commentary and how he navigates the personalities of guys like John McEnroe and Jim Courier. He tells us why he loved doubles so much. How did Todd go from tennis commentator to game show host? And wh…

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Ep 180: Adam Hadwin & Nick Taylor on 2023 RBC Canadian Open moments & tips for our game 16:24

2M ago16:24

16:24

Defending RBC Canadian Open champ Nick Taylor shares some memories from his historic and dramatic win last year in Toronto. Taylor also gives us some helpful advice for our own golf games. Fellow Canadian Adam Hadwin also joins and shares memories of being tackled by security while celebrating on the final green last year with Taylor.…

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Ep65: Vale Grayson Murray, Top Aussie Lefties, & Mark: 'The Stupidest Thing in Golf I've Seen in My Life' 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Another big episode of Talk Birdie To Me today, and we start by discussing the awful news from the weekend at Colonial with the passing of Grayson Murray. Our thoughts are with his family and friends, and we hope they navigate through this terrible period with all the support they'll need. If you're struggling or need someone to talk to, you don't …

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☎️ Voicemail: Damian from Melbourne 1:30

2M ago1:30

1:30

We love to receive your voicemails, some are questions for Nick and Mark, others are you simply leaving a comment or a story. So, from time to time, we'll pop a voicemail in the Talk Birdie To Me podcast feed. Today, Damian from Melbourne has called in regarding the Top 100 discussion, he's played Cape Wickham at the weekend and has some thoughts. …

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Bonus: Steve Bann on Coaching Baker-Finch, Allenby, Appleby, Choi 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

A fantastic bonus episode today with one of the world's best golf coaches, who just happens to be an Aussie. Steve Bann has coached a number of superstars in world golf: Ian Baker-Finch, Robert Allenby, Stuart Appleby, K. J. Choi among others and has an enviable record of success. And he's a pretty handy player as well! Nick and Mark chat with Stev…

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Ep64: Nick & Mark's Criminal Confessions, Xander Wins a Tight One, & Why Tiger Was Told to 'Stop Talking'. 1:04:03

2M ago1:04:03

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It's a huge episode this week, so much to unpack from Valhalla. And we kick it off with 'jail confessions'. Have Nick or Mark been to prison? One has, and one nearly did. We hear the stories of what happened at the start of the pod. But then onto Scottie Scheffler. Not often you see a golf pro in prison midway through a tournament - in fact it is p…

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Katia Stern | How to Empower Women 29:58

2M ago29:58

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I was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, and moved to Canada when I was 17. I spent much of my 20s and 30s following the path I believed was expected of me: I received a degree in Psychology and Law, and I earned a Master’s degree in International Law. Despite the accolades, I was unfulfilled and wondered if my life had a higher purpose. I started …

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Ep 179: Xander Schauffele on final rounds, his game & more 10:48

2M ago10:48

10:48

Here's a short chat with Xander Schauffele from the Wells Fargo Championship on his experience in final rounds, his overall game & what's worked with his putting more.By Garrett Johnston

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Bonus: The Wonders of Tara Iti & Te Arai with Jim Rohrstaff 30:48

2M ago30:48

30:48

After Nick O'Hern returned from playing Tara Iti and Te Arai in New Zealand a couple of weeks ago, making Mark Allen extremely envious, we decided we needed to find out more about this incredible place. And who better to talk to than one of the founders of, and head honchos at, the courses, Jim Rohrstaff. Jim talks to us about how they built the co…

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Ep63: Australian Open...What's Going On?? Nicks Top 100 Course Criteria; & Mark Reviews PK South. 54:38

2M ago54:38

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This week, Nick and Mark are flying solo, every chance this could go pear-shaped. No time to worry about that, cos Mark has info on the Golf Digest Top 100 that he wasn't aware of last week, and he feels sheds further light on the rankings. If you haven't heard our bonus pod with the head honcho of the Top 100, Steve Keipert, worth checking out. Ma…

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