The Good-Good Golf Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Information might be the most important commodity in the world. How it is produced and consumed has an impact on the way we think and view issues. This is as true in golf as it is in the broader community and former ABC Editorial Director Alan Sunderland joins Ep 164 of the pod to talk journalism, the media and navigating the modern information super highway. Links mentioned on this episode: The audio version (https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Rules-Reporting-Journalism-Community/dp/B0BJXX4WNV) of Alans' excellent book, The Ten Rules of Reporting: Journallism For The Comunity. The print verison can be found here (https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-ten-rules-of-reporting-alan-sunderland/book/9781761108235.html) Also, don't forget Angus and Grace Go Golfing (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) for all your apparel needs.

There's been lots of chatter about the closure of nine holes at Moore Park but how is the news being received internally? Club board member and multiple Club Champion Lucy Quilliam joins us in studio to discuss recent happenings at Sydney's busiest public golf course. Links mentioned on this episode: The Kids Golf Podcast Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/KidsGolfPodcast) page and on BuyMeACoffee.com (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kidsgolfpodcast) or send Rod Morri a DM on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Rod_Morri) Angus and Grace Go Golfing website (https://www.angusandgracegogolfing.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angusandgracegogolfing/)

A special week in golf demands special treatment and that's what episode 154 delivers. The regular team shifts to the back seat as special guest host Karen Harding and special guest co-host Emma Ballard take the controls to discuss the AIG Women's Open. The Course, the field, purses and the state of the game are all part of the discussion as the golf world gears up for what is shaping as a thrilling week. Links mentoned on this episode: Follow Women and Golf on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Women_and_Golf) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/women_and_golf/) for on the ground coverage all week Read Karen Harding's award winning 2021 story (https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/growing-the-game-the-chrysalis-moment-566360)in Golf Australia magazine on women's golf

One of he more intriguing aspects of the R&A and USGA Distance Insights Report is a study of how golf courses have changed in size and shape over the decades. USGA Manager of Green Section Education George Waters joins the pod for a fascinating look at the findings and how several factors - including increased hitting distance - continue to impact the game's footprint. The key findings - and a link to the in depth study - can be found here (https://t.co/YCTdCH7Uo2?amp=1). Links Mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

We welcome John Huggan back to he pod this week to talk all things professional golf from the lure of Jordan Spieth to the ethics of golf in Saudi Arabia. As always, it's a can't miss discussion with one of the keenest minds in the game. Links Mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

There was much excitement around the golf world last week with the formal announcement that the firm of Clayton, DeVries and Pont had been selected to design and build the highly anticipated Seven Mile Beach course near Hobart in Tasmania. On Episode 62 CDP partner Mike Clayton and the development's main driver, Mat Goggin, join hosts Rod Morri and Adrian Logue to discuss the project.

Sydney based architect Harley Kruse joins hosts Rod Morri and Adrian Logue in studio for our first recording session of 2021. We cover the ethics of new course builds, sharing golf course space, the 'hard equals good' mindset and even a bit of Raymond Chandler. Enjoy. Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

Thoughtful, articulate, intelligent and talented: Meg Maclaren is everything your co-hosts are not. The two time LET winner joins the pod to kick off the 2021 season covering a diverse range of topics, from her involvement in an academic study into her blogging to a near miss under lights in the desert. It's entertaining and informative and sets the bar pretty high for the rest of 2021. Links for this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

If one of Australia's most successful public golf facilities can be cut from 18 to nine holes what hope is there for smaller operations around the country? On Episode 59 of the Good Good podcast we'e joined by Moore Park Golf Club member Lucie Quilliam to get a local perspective on Sydney City Council's move to cut the course to nine holes. Links Mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf). Don't forget to use code TG at checkout for a 20% discount! The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network

2020 has been quite the journey for Lukas Michel and he joins the pod in studio in Sydney for a recap of a remarkable year. There's lots of chat about Augusta, Winged Foot and course achitecture. Links Mentioned on this episode: As always, our sponsor The Golf Society (http://thegolfsociety.com.au/talkingolf) (discount page) The TalkinGolf (https://talkingolf.com) Network Scott Michaux's excellent piece (https://www.globalgolfpost.com/more/quarantined-michel-reflects-on-amateurs-dream-come-true/) on Lukas The episode of The Golfing Greenkeeper (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-11-the-golfing-greenkeeper-podcast/id1511508487?i=1000500633530) (talking about Dan Soutar) as mentioned by Adrian Logue.