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 Pinehurst, and to play aggressively. Did it work? Nick says that was the day he learned not to 'take on' golf courses. Mark asks Nick to explain the difference between when he played conservatively and aggressively, what changed in his game.

We're interested to see how Pinehurst is set up this year, particularly if the rough will be more prominent. And Nick predicts what he believes the winning score will be.

The Washington Post has reported the story that Nick and Mark discussed a fortnight ago on the conditions around the investment from the Strategic Sports Group into the PGA. Mark is seeing some good news that could come out of this, and feels we might be in a reasonable spot at the moment.

Nick watched the Scheffler bodycam footage this week and found it hilarious, which leads to a chat about Scottie's wins this year. Guaranteed future Hall of Famer according to Mark.

We chat with Paul Gumbleton from Teven Valley Golf Club in NSW Northern Rivers region, who have just laid Zoysia grass from tee to green pretty much. He talks us through the process, why they've done it, and how it's going.

Top 5 this week from Mark, his Top 5 shots ever seen to win a Mens US Open. Has he missed any? Number one won't surprise you.

A ripping voicemail with an idea to put to the guys about the USPGA and how they might support Australia.

It's a massive PING global results today, tournaments and players everywhere in the last week, Nick runs us through them, and we have an interlude when we need input on a ruling on the LPGA tour from our rules guy Stu of the Golf Rules Questions podcast.

Lots of feedback, so much so that we'll do a bonus pod later in the week just focused on your feedback and questions. Look out for that.

It is bowel cancer awareness month, and Mark talks us through the signs to look for. Important for all of us.

A great masterclass from Nick inspired by Sebastian Söderberg on short putts. Plus Nick and Mark give their predictions on the US Open - winner and notable who can't win.

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