Episodes
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Ep 150 - Ryder Cup 2018 Preview
We are back after a sabbatical...no jetski accidents or unexplained hiatus, it just happened! The excitement of the Ryder Cup charged up the mics and so here is our best shot at giving our thoughts on what promises to be an incredible weekend in Paris where Europe and the USA will battle it out…
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Ep 149 - The Masters 2018 Preview
It's here....oh thank god it's finally here!! Masters week has hit and we do our best to keep ourselves from babbling and dribbling with excitement as we chat everything Augusta. With so many top players in form it's impossible to focus on one or two, so we get stuck into a chat about possibly…
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Ep 148 - Tiger & Phil Winding Back The Clocks
The older generation have been dropping lessons on Tour recently, winning three of the last four events on the PGA Tour with Bubba, Phil & Casey all doing the business on Sunday. Add Tiger Woods playing high quality golf to the mix and we can't contain our excitement. The battle of experience...
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Ep 147 - Scrambling For Pebbles & Microphones
This week we're on Scrambles, the European Tour getting creative with formats and deep access with players wearing microphones, the love it or hate it Pro-Am from Pebble Beach and we're also dodging the news - because why is Jordan Spieth missing a cut worth by one shot worth column inches and...
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Ep 146 - Aaaaaand Now Tiger Is Back
Back in front of the microphone to talk about Tommy Fleetwood and John Rahm and their victories last week. This gets us onto a bit of European Ryder Cup chat, the team is going to be strong this year...and we can't wait. This week sees the return of Tiger Woods to the PGA Tour proper at an old...
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Ep 145 - Aaaaaand We're Back
Hello golf world!!! After a sabbatical, injury, soul-searching adventure, call it what you will, but it was mostly a break...we are back and ready to blast 400 yard conversations, have differences in opinion as big as an albatross to a triple bogey and above all do our best to give you an...
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Ep 144 - FedEx ReflExtions
On the show this week we talk about the FedEx Cup - the good bits and the bad bits, of which there seem more. We talk out our ideas that would help make it a must watch event for fans instead of the cruise to cash that it currently is. Thanks for tuning in. Send us a Tweet to @AGoodTalkGolf on…
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Ep 143 - Thomas Joins The Majors Crew
On the show this week we look back at Justin Thomas' first Major as he won The 99th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Golf Club. The course was a stern test of golf with thick rough, hard and lightning fast greens and 7600 yards of length. The tournament took time to warm up before some fireworks...
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Ep 142 - US PGA Championship 2017 Preview
On the show this week we look back on Matsuyama's superb win at The Bridgestone Invitational with a flawless final round 61 to go into the final Major of the season in red hot form and as one of the favourites. We have a chat about the schedule changes coming in 2019 to the PGA Tour and European...
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Ep 141 - Spieth Opens & Rory Closes
On the show this week we reflect on The 147th Open Championship from Royal Birkdale, won in dramatic fashion by Jordan Spieth. A slow burner, but one that will long live in the memory after the scenes at the 13th. Rory will always have our attention and we talk about his time at The Open and his...
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Ep 140 - The Open Championship 2017 Preview
On the show this week it's the third Major of the year, The 146th Open Championship from Royal Birkdale. We talk about the course, the weather, the skills needed to succeed here and the players teeing it up and their chances. We also have look back on our time at the Irish Open from Portstewart...
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Ep 139 - Irish Open 2017 Preview
On the show this week the big focus is the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open from Portstewart Golf Links. It's the biggest Irish Open ever in terms of date in the calendar, prestige on the Tour being a Rolex Series event and strenghth of field and we are incredibly excited for it. We also have a chat...
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Ep 138 - That's How You Celebrate A Win
On the show this week we talk about Titleist's Tour Validation hype machine for their forthcoming 718 release, Spieth's dramatic win and celebration, Rory's putting woes and Tim Rice winning the 107th Irish PGA Championship. We look back on the BMW International won by Andres Romero with a...
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Ep 137 - US Open Domination by Koepka
It's the review of the US Open from Erin Hills and the fantastic display of golf by another first time Major winner, Brooks Koepka. We talk about the total control he had of his game, his incredible ball striking and how he went out and grabbed the tournament. We also have a look at those who…
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Ep 136 - US Open 2017 Preview
It's US Open week and we're here to preview the 117th edition taking place at Erin Hills Golf Club in Wisconsin. We break down the golf course, an unknown to the vast majority of the field and identify the challenges faced by the players this week, what skills and attribrutes they'll need to put...
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Ep 135 - The Players 2017 Preview
On the show this week we talk about Rory signing for TaylorMade and Wild Thing John Daly winning his first tour title in 13 years in taking the Insperity Invitational on the Senior PGA Tour. We have a brief chat about our own games, which were thankfully in calmer conditions this week. We look…
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Ep 134 - I'm Playing a Tournament, I'm Popular
We're back after a week off! On the show this week we talk about the new video rules, the possible ban of green reading materials, Ian Poulter and Brian Gay getting their Tour cards thanks to Gay's investigative work and the controversial Twitter vote for a spot in the ShopRite LPGA Classic. We...
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Ep 133 - The Dagger and The Lighthouse
On the show this week we have a chat about Rory's wedding, Lydia Ko firing another caddie and Dustin Johnson's imminent return. We review the LOTTE Championship, The Trophee Hassan II and the super near miss by Irishman Paul Dunne losing in a playoff to the great comeback story that is Edoardo...
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Ep 132 - The Masters 2017 Review
We've had a few days to absorb a wonderfully entertaining Masters won by Sergio Garcia after a truly enthralling battle with Justin Rose. We give it a shot to get to the bottom of the pivotal points of the week, discuss the great performances and the not so great. We will be back next week to a...
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Ep 131 - The Masters 2017 Preview
It's Masters Week!!! On the show we get very excited about the first Major of the year from the gorgeous Augusta National. A lifetime of memories come flooding back and we try to identify who can and will go well this week and be in the hunt for their own green jacket come Sunday evening. To kick...
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Ep 130 - Tour Anonymous
On the show this week we have a look at the excellent anonymous poll of tour players done by Sports Illustrated, which delved a bit deeper this year with some more searching questions. We recap the Bank of Hope Founders Cup on the LPGA Tour and the Arnold Palmer Invitational on the PGA Tour…
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Ep 129 - Finding #TheFairWay At Bay Hill
On the show this week the conversation continues about Handicap Awareness Month, Domestic Winter Handicaps and the transition of play from Winter to Qualifying. Our disastrous games are ridiculed and we hope there's light at the end of the tunnel. We recap the events and winners of the week on…
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Ep 128 - Bandits Last Stand
On the show this week the authorities get heavy on the bandits, the new proposed rules, etiquette on the course, polished wins and The Masters isn't far away. We're loving the CONGU movement to eradicate bandits and cheating in golf - how will the measures combat the trickery. The new proposed...
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Ep 127 - A New Home
On the show this week we talk about our new home course Druid's Heath in the Druid's Glen Resort in Co. Wicklow and the challenges it will present. We get stuck into a discussion about increasing prize money at the highest levels in golf and what will come of it and will there ever be a unified...
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Ep 126 - Hello 2017...We're Back
On our long overdue return show this week we take a look forward to 2017 with a nod to the big events, winners and news of 2016. Some Rory, some Tiger, some Stenson, some Day, some DJ, some Spieth, don't worry - we didn't do the entire World Rankings. We catch up on our own golf (or lack of) over...
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Ep 125 - GAME GOLF Season Breakdown
On the show this week we have a review of our own seasons, the stats we have about our games from GAME GOLF, our views on them after a season of using GAME GOLF Live and how this will affect our winter practice and our games going forward. We have a quick look across the headlines and the winners...
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Ep 124 - Padraig Soars In Portugal
On the show this week we have a chat about Rory and his new driving weapon of choice. Tiger Wood's new venture TGR is rumoured to be looking at purchasing TaylorMade. We discuss the ecosystem of equipments and pros, contracts and endorsements. Ireland's hero Padraig Harrington won his first...
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Week 123 - Ryder Cup 2016 Review
On the show this week we look back on the Ryder Cup 2016 from Hazeltine National Golf Club with the USA emerging victorious in arguably one of the most entertaining Ryder Cups ever. It was golfing theatre and it was spectacular to watch. We talk about the winners, the losers, the captains, the…
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Week 122 - Ryder Cup Preview
On the show this week we are in full Ryder Cup mode. Everything seems to be pointing towards an epic battle and we do our best to discuss all the angles in our preview. How will the passing of The King, Arnold Palmer affect both sides and particularly the Americans and how will Rory's win boost…
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Week 121 - Tiger, Ryder Cup Picks, FedEx Failing
On the show this week, we are back after a few weeks off and have mountains to catch up on. The golf world certainly didn't stop during our break. Tiger announced his intent to return to competitive golf in October. Rory switched putters back to a Scotty Cameron and took on a new putting coach.…
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Week 120 - Furyk's 58 and Olympic Golf Preview
On the show this week, we have a review of our own games and our preparation for our biggest club event of the year, The Captain's Prize. We talk about Nike's exit from the golf equipment market and talk about possible ramifications for their current stable of Pros including our own Rory McIlroy....
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Week 119 - PGA Championship Review - Wanamaker for Walker
On the show this week, we review the final Major of 2016 with Jimmy Walker emerging victorious at The 98th PGA Championship from Baltusrol Golf Club, one shot ahead of the charging Jason Day who made a spectacular eagle on the 18th to force Walker to par, which he calmly did to become the fourth...
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Week 118 - PGA Championship Preview with Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System
On the show this week, we preview the final Major of 2016 with Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System. The 98th PGA Championship takes place at Baltusrol Golf Club, New Jersey. Barry and Steve have an in depth talk about the course, the weather, skills and attributes required, the field, who we…
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Week 117 - Peter Kostis Interview and The Open Championship Review
On a very special show this week, Barry had the pleasure of talking to Peter Kostis on the Sunday morning of The Open Championship. Peter is well known for his fantastic commentary on The PGA Tour for CBS, where we also get to hear his expert analysis of golf swings using the Konica Minolta…
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Week 116 - Open Championship Preview with Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System
On the show this week, we welcome back our friend and golf betting expert Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System to preview The 145th Open Championship from Troon. Barry and Steve have an in depth talk about the course, the weather, skills and attributes required, the field, who we think will go…
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Week 115 - No Laying Up Irish Golf Trip Review
On the show this week, we leave our usual format aside to do a special combined podcast with Chris Solomon on No Laying Up, who recently visited for his first Irish Golf Trip, playing four magnificent courses in a whirlwind 48 hours. Barry and Chris talk in detail about the four courses and how...
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Week 114 - Withdrawals, Qualifiers, Votes and Sweet Victories
On the show this week, we have an overview chat about No Laying Up's visit to Dublin last weekend (the full weekend will go out as a joint podcast), and our own course Glen of the Downs teeing it forward for competitions. More Olympic withdrawals, Muirfield to hold another vote on female...
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Week 113 - US Open Review - Johnson Dusts Off The Penalty
On the show this week, we look back on our amazing Pro Am weekend at the magnificent Carne Golf Links in the extreme west of Ireland in Belmullet, Co. Mayo. We talk about Rory's withdrawal from the Olympics due to Zika Virus concerns and how it might cause a domino effect for other big names to...
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Week 112 - 116th US Open Preview with Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System
On the show this week, we skip the usual format as it's a Major week and go all out with an in depth look at all things surrounding the 116th US Open from Oakmont. Barry welcomes our good friend Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System to the show to break down all the aspects of the tournament -...
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Week 111 - Playing with Seve Ballesteros
On the show this week, Barry and James have a catch up on our own games after a visit to The Heritage in Portlaoise designed by the great Seve Ballesteros to play an Irish PGA Pro Am in aid of the Seve Ballesteros Foundation. We have a quick catch up on the news of the week with US Open…
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Week 110 - All Off To Play In Jack's Garden
On the show this week, Barry and James have a catch up on our own games and the games of those more talented with golf sticks than us. We talk about Royal Troon who are expected to allow female members at an upcoming vote, Donald Trump looking to build a wall to protect Doonbeg and his bitter...
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Week 109 - Day Dominates The Players, The Irish Open Comes To Town
On the show this week, Barry and James have a chat about our own games with Barry reaching single figures with some analysis using GAME GOLF. We talk about the passing of Christy O'Connor Senior, a man who shaped the game of golf in Ireland and who will be sorely missed. We also discuss the vote…
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Week 108 - The Players Championship Preview with Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System
On the show this week, we welcome back Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System to preview the strongest field in golf, The Players Championship. Steve brings his encyclopaedic knowledge of form, statistics and trends to help narrow down the field and identify who should contend and possibly win this...
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Week 107 - Well Well Well, The Season Has Far II Go
On the show this week, Barry and James talk about Seamus Power's fantastic win on the Web.com Tour, theramping up of drug testing for the Olympics to WADA levels and Adidas putting TaylorMade, Adams and Ashworth on the market. Also on this week's show are details of a fantastic GAME GOLF...
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Week 106 - Tiger Spring Breaks Out For A Few Holes
On the show this week, Barry and James have a two week catch up after some scheduling problems caused us to miss last week's show. We talk about Tiger's recent bursts on social media and news of him playing some holes at the opening of the back 9 of his Bluejack Golf Course. The continued drop…
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Week 105 - The Masters Review - Willett Goes Major, Spieth Goes South
On the show this week, Barry and James look back on the first Major of the year, The Masters from Augusta. We talk about the winner Danny Willett and his sensational final round and week, Spieth's epic meltdown, and the other contenders and the storylines from the week and the final day. Also on...
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Week 104 - The Masters Preview with Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System
On the show this week, Barry and James leave the usual format behind because we are joined by special guest Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System to share with us and our listeners his thoughts and knowledge about this year's Masters and the contenders for the green jacket, of which there seem...
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Week 103 - @GAMEGOLF - Stat Magicians, Game Improvers
On the show this week, Barry and James were thrilled to have John McGuire, CEO of GAME GOLF on the show to talk about their revolutionary GPS and Shot Tracking, Stat Collecting, Game Improving and Interactive products, designed to give the best information to golfers to help them improve their...
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Week 102 - Tiger Day Wins The King's Prize
On the show this week, our own games included Scotch Foursomes and a new course with an unusual membership angle. We have the announcement of the winners of the fantastic prizes generously sponsored by Titleist from the competition on the 100th episode of the show, so listen in to see if you've…
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Week 101 - Put Your Hand Up If You've Won The Masters
On the show this week, we review our own games and where we're at with the full season only a couple of weeks away. We talk about the heckling of Ian Poulter and whether he should have reacted or not. We have fantastic prizes generously sponsored by Titleist to give away on the podcast with the...
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