Best MatchPlay Games Podcasts (2024)

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Ep60: Why 'Boring Golf' is 'Good Golf', Nelly Korda 'Crazy Good' & Those Rory Rumours 58:58

3d ago58:58

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Mark is excited about how many people he is seeing on golf courses and driving ranges at the moment, saying interest in golf feels to be at an all-time high, Nick agrees. The carpark at Australian Golf HQ is chockers. And even though TV ratings are down Nick and Mark discuss if that may be due to people watching on smartphones...there'll be people …

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Voicemail: Scott from Brisbane 1:05

5d ago1:05

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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, we've got a voicemail from Scott Mitchell in Brisbane who left a message about not aiming for the pin, putting Nick's course manageme…

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Ep59: US Masters Debrief; Rory McIllroy a Lock for the Aust Open? And Jason Days Outfits..We Discuss. 1:07:50

11d ago1:07:50

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What a weekend in Augusta. Lots to unpack, and Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen whilst tired, are ready for a debrief on The Masters. Scottie Scheffler, a huge victory, with exceptional game management according to Nick. And his putting was a lot better, although still room to improve, which Nick and Mark call 'scary'. Last week Mark said, of the notable…

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Series 2, Issues 021: Time To Play - Chapter 15 1:58:15

12d ago1:58:15

1:58:15

Planning done… mushy stuff out of the way… time to BRING IT ON!!! Slick and her team are going down… we hope!!! Game Master: Chad Matchette Raúl Parera AKA Astor: Cesar Alacron Sir Reginald Tippery AKA Falstaff: Morgan Collins Terri Bliss AKA Dart: Natasha Sukorokoff Pat Roleman AKA Paramount: Robin “Coach” Sukorokoff “Legends” Co-Creators: Chad an…

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Bonus: US Masters 'After the Cut': Scheffler On Fire, Bryson in Play, & Davis, Fox, Smith in the Hunt 23:49

13d ago23:49

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We're live here on Saturday arvo Australian time for a bonus US Masters pod 'after the cut'. Not from Australian Golf Headquarters, but we've hooked up the trusty old Zoom and got all high tech! Nick and Mark discuss The Masters so far. The wind has made it tough, very tough to play but Nick says 'a joy to watch'. Mark said that on day 1 Bryson DeC…

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Bonus: US Masters. Caddie Simon Clarke in Augusta & Hole by Hole Analysis of the Course 40:05

16d ago40:05

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Being Masters week, we have a fantastic bonus pod this week. The pod is in in two parts. Firstly, pod listener Mitch from Sydney wrote in and asked how you get into caddying, and make a career of it. We thought, who better to ask than Simon Clarke, who has been a caddie on the pro tour for 30+ years and is currently in Augusta caddying for Aussie J…

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Ep58: US Masters: Who'll Win, Who Won't Win, and the Dark Horses 57:38

18d ago57:38

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Masters week, one of the most exciting weeks in world golf! Nick and Mark loved seeing some of the pictures and videos of Drive, Chip and Putt Day at Augusta at the weekend, and were impressed with some of the young ones, but amazed at the composure of the kids playing in front of some icons of the game. But back to the Masters. Nick believes that …

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EP57: Inside Goss on 2024 Aust Open Venue, Best 'Ace' Holes in the World, and Nick Talks Playing Augusta 50:47

24d ago50:47

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Okay we always say it, but it's always the case - another big week in golf, and Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen will cover it all. Nick is at Cathedral in Victoria today on the dodgiest wifi connection we've ever heard, and Mark is at Australian Golf Headquarters in Melbourne on a fantastic connection. But no time for that......in breaking news, Mark ha…

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Series 2, Issues 020: Time To Play - Chapter 14 1:17:54

26d ago1:17:54

1:17:54

After Slick and her gang escaped once again, it’s time for the team to regroup and set a trap to get her once and for all… let’s hope they’re up to the task!!! Game Master: Chad Matchette Raúl Parera AKA Astor: Cesar Alacron Sir Reginald Tippery AKA Falstaff: Morgan Collins Terri Bliss AKA Dart: Natasha Sukorokoff Pat Roleman AKA Paramount: Robin “…

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Bonus: Peter 'Chook' Fowler - Golf Legend & Short Game Master 27:32

30d ago27:32

27:32

A fantastic bonus episode of Talk Birdie To Me today. Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen have a chat with the legendary Peter 'Chook' Fowler about his career, life, and specifically his short game tips and experiences. It's a wonderful listen with plenty to be learnt from an icon of the game. If you enjoy it, we'd love it you share the episode around with …

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Ep56: Inside Info from PIF/PGA Bahamas Meeting, Full Swing 2, and is Hatgate Resolved? 1:00:24

1M ago1:00:24

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Hatgate. The Talk Birdie To Me WhatsApp group has been going crazy this week. Mark is grumpy about the lack of a Tara Iti hat, Nick is unapologetic that he should not be regarded as a hat courier for people. How does it all end? We find out on the pod. The elephant, or hat, in the room needs to be discussed before we get to any golf chat. After tha…

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Ep55: Scheffler on Fire, Nicks NZ Report, and Why Mark Skipped Playing Augusta for a Party 55:33

1M ago55:33

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Today the gang is back together. Nick is back from Tara Iti and Te Arai in New Zealand and Mark is back from The National at Cape Schanck. And Mark is keen to find out all about Nick's experience on the New Zealand courses. Did they live up to expectations? Or did they disappoint? Nick talks us through it. He describes Tara Iti as tough, fiery and …

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Series 2, Issue 019: Time To Play - Chapter 13 1:09:36

1M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Talk about sibling rivalry… Slick is taking this to a whole new level! Let’s hope Dart and the team have what it takes!!! Game Master: Chad Matchette Raúl Parera AKA Astor: Cesar Alacron Sir Reginald Tippery AKA Falstaff: Morgan Collins Terri Bliss AKA Dart: Natasha Sukorokoff Pat Roleman AKA Paramount: Robin “Coach” Sukorokoff “Legends” Co-Creator…

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Ep54: Nick O'Hern 'I Was DQ'd Because of a John Daly Bender' & Scheffler's Putting Back on Track 1:00:40

1M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

We're doing Talk Birdie To Me internationally this week, well in part anyway. Nick O'Hern is at Tara Iti and Te Arai in New Zealand, and Mark Allen is at Australian Golf Headquarters in Melbourne. Mark is ever so slightly jealous of Nick being at Tara Iti as he's not played it and wants to! Nick is playing Tara Iti this week, but over the last few …

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Ep53: LIV/PGA: 'Fights Now Not Worth Fighting', Min Woo's Big Payday, & Hannah Green's Birdie, Birdie, Birdie! 59:11

2M ago59:11

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We've hit the road this week for Talk Birdie To Me, and we're coming live from The National Golf Club at beautiful Cape Schanck in Victoria. Nick and Mark are excited to discuss Hannah Green's fantastic performance at the weekend, where she scored birdies on the final 3 holes to win in Singapore. Brilliant. Birdie, birdie birdie! Nick and Mark both…

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Series 2, Issue 018: Time To Play - Chapter 12 1:38:15

2M ago1:38:15

1:38:15

The team just got a whole bunch of new toys, and had a wonderful time playing secret Santa. Life is good… so of course Slick has to pop up and ruin things… time to take her down!!! Game Master: Chad Matchette Raúl Parera AKA Astor: Cesar Alacron Sir Reginald Tippery AKA Falstaff: Morgan Collins Terri Bliss AKA Dart: Natasha Sukorokoff Pat Roleman A…

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Voicemail: Dave from Aspendale, Victoria 1:11

2M ago1:11

1:11

We've been getting plenty of voicemails from Talk Birdie To Me listeners, some are questions for Nick and Mark, others are you simply leaving a comment or a story. As much as we'd love to play them all on the show, if we did the podcast would go for 2-hours - and nobody wants that! So, from time to time, we'll pop a voicemail in the Talk Birdie To …

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Bonus: VERY Bad Behaviour at the 1998 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne 4:08

2M ago4:08

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Something a little different today. First some background. When Mark Allen isn't chatting golf with Nick O'Hern on the Talk Birdie To Me podcast, often you'll find him having fun with his great mate David 'The Ox' Schwarz over at the Couple of Blokes podcast here. This week, on the Couple of Blokes pod, Marko tells a never before publicly told stor…

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Ep52: Nick O'Hern "I Was on the Winning Score in the US Open, 9 Holes Left". What Happened Next? 57:35

2M ago57:35

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Mark Allen, you might recall, last week promised to shoot a 65 in the Portarlington Pro-Am. As you'll know if you follow our socials he did not in fact shoot 65. We discuss. That said, both Nick and Mark had a lot of fun, and the hits on the link following the players scores were at record levels - naturally Mark takes credit for that. Nick explain…

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Bonus: PING's Matt Austin: How Often Should You Upgrade Your Clubs? 9:20

2M ago9:20

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A ripping bonus pod this week. Following an email from Talk Birdie To Me listener Ross asking how often he should be upgrading his clubs, Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen decided to go to the best in the business - Matt Austin from PING - to give us his perspective. You might expect someone in the business of fitting and selling clubs to say upgrade ofte…

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Ep51: Mark's DP World Tour/PIF Theory, Tiger Shanks it, Spieth is DQ'd, and 'Golf Ambush Marketing' 1:02:07

2M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

This weeks show kicks off with a prediction from Mark Allen. He and Nick are playing today (Tuesday 20th February) in the Portarlington Pro-Am in Victoria, and he is determined to shoot 65. Nick is hoping to shoot par given he is out of practise following his recent injury. Nick and Mark discuss 'ambush marketing' where players were getting paid ca…

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Series 2, Issue 017: Time To Play - Chapter 11 1:43:26

2M ago1:43:26

1:43:26

With Richard Benning offering to sponsor the team it looks like they’re heading for the Big Time!!! Game Master: Chad Matchette Raúl Parera AKA Astor: Cesar Alacron Sir Reginald Tippery AKA Falstaff: Morgan Collins Terri Bliss AKA Dart: Natasha Sukorokoff Pat Roleman AKA Paramount: Robin “Coach” Sukorokoff “Legends” Co-Creators: Chad and Jack Match…

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Ep50: 'Cheat Sheets' at Phoenix Open, the Best Par 3's in Australia & 'King Kobori' 1:01:12

2M ago1:01:12

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Another big week in golf with lots to discuss on the Talk Birdie To Me podcast. We start at party central, Phoenix, what an event it was and what a finish! They shut down alcohol service at one point, and they had to lock the gates. 200,000 people through the gates. Huge. Nick and Mark loved it and discuss how the players handle the noise and excit…

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Bonus: Gary Lisbon: World Renowned Golf Course Photographer 40:29

3M ago40:29

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A fantastic bonus episode of Talk Birdie To Me today, Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen chat to Gary Lisbon, who is a hugely accomplished Melbourne based golf-course photographer, and has been for over 25 years. His photography journey has seen him visit and photograph over 650 courses in 25 countries around the world. How do we get a gig like that !!! We…

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Ep49: $3b (US) Investment in the PGA, Pebble Beach, Top 5 Wanker Moves in Golf, & Passing of a Golf Legend 1:01:24

3M ago1:01:24

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Another week in the world of golf, and another show where we barely have enough time to discuss it all! But we'll give it a red hot crack. We're at Australian Golf Headquarters today for the pod and there is a long drive competition happening, which reminds Mark of the time he was paired with Jason Zuback and at the time didn't know his reputation.…

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Series 2, Issue 016: Time To Play - Chapter 10 1:56:22

3M ago1:56:22

1:56:22

After the team gets their first BOSS BATTLE win, it’s time for a night out… and who knows… they may just run into a couple of season one favourites. Game Master: Chad Matchette Raúl Parera AKA Astor: Cesar Alacron Sir Reginald Tippery AKA Falstaff: Morgan Collins Terri Bliss AKA Dart: Natasha Sukorokoff Pat Roleman AKA Paramount: Robin “Coach” Suko…

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Ep48: 'Torrey Pines is a Joke', Dodgy Behaviour from Tour Pros, & Rahm's LIV Team 1:03:46

3M ago1:03:46

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Lot of fun this week on Talk Birdie To Me, and if you can, we'd love you to subscribe, rate and review the pod wherever you listen. It really helps with the algorithms of the pod platforms to share us more widely. We start this week with some of the fantastic French commentary of Matthieu Pavon's win at Torrey Pines last weekend. Fantastic! Nick an…

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Bonus: OCM's Mike Cocking on the Huntingdale Redevelopment 25:00

3M ago25:00

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A bonus episode of Talk Birdie To Me today, and it's a ripper. OCM are arguably the most sought after golf course designers in the world, and they are based right here in Australia. With multiple projects on the go around the world, Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen sat down with Mike Cocking of OCM to talk through how their redevelopment of the famous Hu…

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Ep47: PGA & LIV Talking, Monahan's Role 'Untenable', Big Win For Nick Dunlap, Lucas Herbert to LIV 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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Today we're coming live from the famous Huntingdale Golf Club which is undergoing a huge redevelopment, we're in the lounge looking over piles of dirt with tractors and dump trucks everywhere.....it's a mess right now, but it will be incredible when it's done. Nick and Mark discuss what made Huntingdale so good, why it is such a special place - and…

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Series 2, Issue 015: Time To Play - Chapter 9 1:19:27

3M ago1:19:27

1:19:27

After having everything plus the kitchen sink tossed at them the only thing left for the team to experience is… a boss battle… buckle up!!! Game Master: Chad Matchette Raúl Parera AKA Astor: Cesar Alacron Sir Reginald Tippery AKA Falstaff: Morgan Collins Terri Bliss AKA Dart: Natasha Sukorokoff Pat Roleman AKA Paramount: Robin “Coach” Sukorokoff “L…

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Ep46: Why Players Dislike the Australian Open. Latest on PGA/LIV. What is Tigers Next Move? 56:37

3M ago56:37

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Welcome to 2024, and there is already plenty to discuss. We kick off with great news about 'Nick O'Who' and the evolution from a lefty to a righty. We pick up where we left off, with an update on the PGA / LIV 'agreement to agree'. Has there been developments, are they talking, where could it end up? Nick and Mark discuss, and kick around the comme…

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Best Of: Nick O'Hern Masterclass on Hitting out of the Pinestraw 3:04

3M ago3:04

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Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so. This one from Nick O'Hern, a Masterclass inspired by Min Woo Lee's performance at the Australian Op…

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Best Of: Mark Allen's Top 5 Worst Rules in Golf History 5:37

4M ago5:37

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Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so. This one from Mark Allen, the Top 5 worst rules in golf history. Don't forget to share the pod with…

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Series 2, Issue 014: Time To Play - Chapter 8 1:43:54

4M ago1:43:54

1:43:54

First the team suffers a massive beat down by Slick and the Fallen then Dart receives a huge emotional gut punch… how much more can they take? Game Master: Chad Matchette Raúl Parera AKA Astor: Cesar Alacron Sir Reginald Tippery AKA Falstaff: Morgan Collins Terri Bliss AKA Dart: Natasha Sukorokoff Pat Roleman AKA Paramount: Robin “Coach” Sukorokoff…

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Best Of: Nick O'Hern Masterclass on Acceleration Out of the Bunker 2:28

4M ago2:28

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Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so. This one from Nick O'Hern inspired by Corey Conners, on acceleration out of the bunker. Don't forge…

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Best Of: Mark Allen's Top 5 US Open Shots of All Time 7:34

4M ago7:34

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Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so. This one from Mark Allen, listing his Top 5 US Open shots of all time. Don't forget to share the po…

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Best Of: Nick O'Hern Masterclass on Fades v Draws 3:14

4M ago3:14

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Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so. This one from Nick O'Hern on Fades vs Draws. Don't forget to share the pod with a friend who is int…

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Best Of: Mark Allen's Top 5 Golf Movies of All Time 6:05

4M ago6:05

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Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so. This one from Mark Allen, counting down his Top 5 Golf movies of all time. Don't forget to share th…

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Best Of: Nick O'Hern Masterclass on Downhill Chipping 3:01

4M ago3:01

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Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so. This one from Nick O'Hern, a masterclass on chipping downhill Don't forget to share the pod with a …

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Series 2, Issue 013: Time To Play - Chapter 7 1:51:46

4M ago1:51:46

1:51:46

Damn!!! Just when the team thought they had Slick captured she slipped away… guess it’s back to the sea board!!! Game Master: Chad Matchette Raúl Parera AKA Astor: Cesar Alacron Sir Reginald Tippery AKA Falstaff: Morgan Collins Terri Bliss AKA Dart: Natasha Sukorokoff Pat Roleman AKA Paramount: Robin “Coach” Sukorokoff “Legends” Co-Creators: Chad a…

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Best Of: Nick O'Hern's Top 5 Golfers With Ironic Names 2:36

4M ago2:36

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Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so. This one from Nick O'Hern, his Top 5 golfers with ironic names. Don't forget to share the pod with …

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Series 2, Issue 012: Time To Play - Chapter 6 1:45:43

4M ago1:45:43

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After suffering their first big tragedy, let’s hope the team can pull things together and some closure to this terrible situation. Game Master: Chad Matchette Raúl Parera AKA Astor: Cesar Alacron Sir Reginald Tippery AKA Falstaff: Morgan Collins Terri Bliss AKA Dart: Natasha Sukorokoff Pat Roleman AKA Paramount: Robin “Coach” Sukorokoff “Legends” C…

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Best Of: Mark Allen Masterclass 'It's All in the Hips' 2:22

4M ago2:22

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Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so. This one from Mark Allen, inspired by Camilo Villegas, a masterclass on using your hips. Don't forg…

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Best Of: Nick O'Hern's Top 5 Shots Pros Would Like a Redo on 8:04

4M ago8:04

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Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so. This one from Nick O'Hern, the Top 5 shots that he reckons pros would love a redo on. Don't forget …

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Ep45: Tiger Woods, LIV/PGA, Top 5 best things in 2024 & Min Woo Sizzles! 1:02:20

4M ago1:02:20

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It's the last Talk Birdie To Me pod for 2023, thanks for listening through the year we appreciate it. We will be back in 2024, so look forward to seeing you then. In the meantime, we've got a massive final episode to get through! We kick off with Footjoy/Nike gate and Tiger Woods. Is the Tiger/Nike partnership over? We'll know for sure in a couple …

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Ep44: Is the PGA/LIV agreement dead? Rahm, Rory, Aussies PGA Tour Exemptions & 2023's Top 10 Shots 1:02:33

5M ago1:02:33

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A huge week in golf, every week seems to be at the moment. Before we get onto the big LIV news, and the new rules, Nick and Mark are pumped about the Aussies performance in the champions tour qualification. One of Marks top 5 things he's ever seen in golf, We have to discuss the huge Rahm deal to go to LIV. Mark believes this is a clear sign that t…

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Ep43: The Open Analysed, The Ball Rollback & Bifurcation, & is Nick Leaving the Pod?!? 1:00:45

5M ago1:00:45

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What a week. What a week! The Australian Open has been run and won, some wonderful performances across the weekend. Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen break it down and have a look at the incredible golf played, and whether the 'experiment' of 3 tournaments in one worked. Nick was there commentating, and has the inside word on how it went. A wonderful win …

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Ep42: Min Woo Lee is Cooking! Cam Smith's Performance, Does Australia Get a 2nd LIV Event? 48:13

5M ago48:13

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Sandwiched between the Australian PGA and the Australian Open, it's a huge week on Talk Birdie To Me. Marko announces that Nick O'Hern has officially 'made it'. He explains why, but then Nick lets us all down by revealing he forgot to bring wine to toast Min Woo Lee's huge win in Brisbane. Nick and Mark discuss Min Woo Lee's performance. Absolute s…

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Series 2, Issue 011: Time To Play - Chapter 5 1:20:41

5M ago1:20:41

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The Team has stopped Tomorrows Children in the nick of time. Maybe they can catch a breather before the next threat hits!!! Game Master: Chad Matchette Raúl Parera AKA Astor: Cesar Alacron Sir Reginald Tippery AKA Falstaff: Morgan Collins Terri Bliss AKA Dart: Natasha Sukorokoff Pat Roleman AKA Paramount: Robin “Coach” Sukorokoff “Legends” Co-Creat…

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Ep41: Micheluzzi, Åberg, Why a Caddy is Crucial, and Golf Clubs in Trees 59:28

5M ago59:28

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After a disgraceful effort last week by Nick O'Hern, forgetting to bring any wine to the pod, he has redeemed himself this week with a lovely Pinot Noir to toast David Micheluzzi's win in the Victorian PGA at the weekend. After that, we discuss some incredible golf performances over the weekend, incredible. Mark Allen says the quality of golf he is…

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