It's a big pod today, and we start with Mark telling us about being sacked as a young commentator, who was responsible, and whether he has forgiven that person? (Hint: He hasn't).

We discuss Anthony Quayle's very unfortunate 7-shot penalty at the Vic PGA from the weekend, and Nick explains how it happened. Nick and Mark discuss players who copped penalties and still won.

Nick brings up one of the best 'even par' performances he's ever seen from the weekend, and Mark tells a story about Peter Thomson and how he had prepared Kingston Heath years ago to have even par as the winning score, but the weather had other ideas.

We had a voicemail yesterday from Mark in Hawthorn with a question about national opens and their importance. Marko heard it, and rates the idea, we discuss.

Exciting news this week with Karrie Webb being announced as an Honorary Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. A wonderful accolade and well deserved, however Mark has noticed an oversight in Australia regarding Karrie's recognition which he brings up.

The hotline rings and it's Warren who has a 13-year old young bloke who loves golf, and he'd like to arrange lessons, but is after some advice on how to start.

Mark's Top 5 this week is on the Top 5 duffed chips, some very funny stories, and we'd like to hear about any chili dip zones at your club - let us know on socials.

Nick's PING global results this week are big, plenty to run through, and Nick has a Q School TV idea which is very good!

We discuss the new Trackman centre at Southern Golf Club in Melbourne which is sensational, and opened a fortnight ago. Lots of feedback, heavily weighted again on the format of the Australian Open, and then we call pod listener Lorraine who has a question for Mark about his book, 74,582 tips to simplify golf, and we chat to Lorraine and her Dad Ron who is still playing golf at 93 !!!

Nick's masterclass this week is on Scheffler's new putting grip which he is experimenting with.

• PING will help you play your best, like they have for Nick O'Hern. See your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;
• The new watchMynumbers app, the most powerful data based golf app in the world, download from the App Store or Google Play;
• Golf Clearance Outlet, join GCO Live for great member benefits and comps. They're in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and the Sunshine Coast, or online here.
• Southern Golf Club - Home of the Australian Master of the Amateurs in January 2025, entry is free!

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