iSeekGolf Podcast

History was made at The Australian Open at The Lakes when the inaugural All Abilities Championship was decided this past week. The tournament saw 12 golfers with disability from around the world tackle the course in tournament conditions, off the tournament tees, and in front of tournament crowds. The dozen golfers acquitted themselves remarkably well with some outstanding golf played over the three days. But golfers with disability are only one small part of the inclusion equation and on episode 85 we're joined by Christian Hamilton, Senior Manager - Inclusion at One Golf, to talk about perhaps one of the most important issues facing the game. It's a fascinating discussion which, as the game so often does, reflects broader themes applicable in life as well as golf.

Special Guest: Christian Hamilton.

It finally happened! The inaugural ISG Pod golf and live recording day was a small affair but a big success with nine loyal listeners turning out to sample the ongoing works at the Bonnie Doon Golf Club in Sydney. There were plenty of laughs and lots of fun on the course and the recording session with Mike Clayton afterwards was equally entertaining and informative. Among the topics covered: how members cope with an eight year renovation project; how modern equipment has changed thinking about course design; why dogs should be allowed on golf courses and why architecture is important. All that and plenty more to chew on in Episode 84.

It's hard to imagine a simpler question: "Why Isn't Women's Golf More Popular?" That was the title of a recent article by Dr Kelly Price at the website www.womensgolf.com and while its a straightforward question the answers are anything but. Dr Price joins Episode 83 of the iSeekGolf podcast to chat about the complex world of gender politics and sport with a special focus on golf and it's a discussion you won't want to miss. Also, don't forget there is just under a week to go till our #ISGPod golf and live recording day. At the time of writing there is just one tee time left for next Monday at Bonnie Doon Golf Club so click here to register and pay. Alternatively, you can come along just for the recording where our special guest will be Mike Clayton who will take your questions on anything and everything to do with the game.

Special Guest: Dr Kelly Price.

The ISG Pod Book Club is back and this episode is without doubt the most requested to date. In the wake of the exceedingly popular Spirit of St Andrews episode, many listeners asked that Robert Hunter's The Links go under the microscope and now here it is. This 1926 classic is one of the most important books ever written on golf course architecture and with the help of special guest Mike Clayton we delve into what makes it a must read for any golf course enthusiast. Along the way discussion diverges to the state of the modern game, what makes the Old Course so special, the most misunderstood aspect of a course being 'playable for all' and countless other topics as well. Also, time is running out to be part of the inaugural ISG Pod Live event at Bonnie Doon GC on Monday, November 12. Golf followed by a live, interactive podcast recording feturing Mike Clayton as a special guest and taking your questions on anyhting and everything to do with the game. Cost is $150 with cart, $130 walking or just $25 if you want to come along for the recording only. Click here to register and pay for what will be a fabulous event for any golf nerd.

Many Australian golfers don't realise the PGA Tour has an office right here in Melbourne so with just a month to go till the 2018 World Cup of Golf at Metropolitan we caught up with the PGA Tour's Matt Kamienski, head honcho at the local branch and the man in charge of next year's Presidents Cup. We had a wide ranging chat covering topics such as: will we ever see a PGA Tour event in Australia? Should there be just one world golf tour? What ca the Presidents Cup learn from the Ryder Cup and what woudl it mean for Tiger Woods to be a playing Captain in the 2019 event at Royal Melbourne. Also, donlt forthet about our live golf and podcast event at Bonnie Doon GC on Monday November 12. Cost is $150 for 16 holes at Bonnie Doon (with cart/$130 without) followed by access to recording of a live episode of the show with special guest Mike Clayton. If you want to come along just for the recording sesssion you can do so for $25, follow this link, fill out the form and we'll be in touch with all the details shortly.

Special Guest: Matt Kamienski.

If the international golf season was only a month long New Zealand's Nick Voke might be the world's number one ranked player. A stunning three wins in five starts on the PGA Tour China Series sees Voke earn Web.com Tour status for 2019 and he joins episode 80 of the ISG Pod to talk about an extraordinary first season as a professional. Also, registrations are now open for the inaugural ISG Podcast Live event at Bonnie Doon GC on Monday, November 12. Limited tee times are still available for those wishing to play ($150 with cart or $130 walking) or feel free to come along for the post round podcast recording with special guest Mike Clayton, including light refreshments, for just $25. Click here to register and pay online now.

Special Guest: Nick Voke.

On episode 79 Golfweek columnist Eamon Lynch joins the show to discuss his intriguing column suggesting Patrick Reed will be the saviour of the PGA Tour. We also discuss the possibility of a World Tour and how that might help or hurt Australia, Lynch's own innner golf demons and the not-graciously-accepted-advice he received from Mike Clayton and why Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth are not Tiger Woods. Also, we have finalised details of the first iSeekGolf live event, the golf and podcast day at Sydney's Bonnie Doon Golf Club on Monday November 12. Limited spaces are left for the golf portion of the day but if you just want to come along for the podcast recording and live Q&A with Mike Clayton that is also now an option. Golf (starting from 10.30am) and light refreshments are $150 (including cart for those who want one) or just $25 to be part of the podcast recording. A quick word of warning for those intereted in playing golf - the Bonnie Doon coure is in the midst of course works and only 16 holes are in play with six of those being par3's. There are no temporary greens but the full course is not available. To register your interest in either playing and being part of the podcast or just being part of the podcast send an email to [email protected] and we'll forward a link to the registration and payment page.

Special Guest: Eamon Lynch.

As the narrative around Jim Furyk's Ryder Cup captaincy continues towards the negative we invited Richard Gillis, author of The Captan Myth, on to episode 78 to talk everything Ryder Cup except the actual shots played. One of the world's great sporting events, the biennial matches are about so much more than just golf and the way media and fans dissect and analyse the event in both the lead up and the aftermath tells us much about ourselves and the world outside golf. Richard is an eloquent speaker with a fascinating take on golf and the business of the game and for that reason alone, Episode 78 is a must listen. On the topic of of eloquent and interesting speakers don't forget to sign up for our live podcast event on Monday, November 12, at Sydney's Bonnie Doon Golf Club. 18 holes of golf followed by light refreshments and the opportunity to be part of a live recording with course co-designer Mike Clayton who will take questions on any topic to do with the game. Cost is just $150 and places are limited so register your interest now at [email protected].

Special Guest: Richard Gillis.

Bryden Macpherson isn't like your average professional golfer. He's thoughtful, insightful, somewhat altruistic and, frankly, a bit of a hippie. On Episode 77 he joins Adrian Logue and Rod Morri to discuss the moral responsibility of Australian players to the Australian Tour, the future of golf in China as well as thoughts on newly minted major Tour card holders Lucas Herbert in Europe and Curtis Luck and Cameron Davis in the US. Also, don't forget to register your interest for the first iSeekGolf podcast live event to the held Monday, Nov 12 at Bonnie Doon GC in Sydney. 18 holes of golf followed by a panel discussion - including questions from the audience - with one of the game's most forthright speakers, Mike Clayton. Cost is $150, email [email protected] to register your interest.

Special Guest: Bryden Macpherson.

A game that has been around for more than 600 years is guaranteed to have more than its fair share of interesting history and our guest on Episode 76, Connnor Lewis, specialises in simultaneously entertaining and educating about the game's past. Find out why Bryson DeChambeau is 100 years behind the times with his single length irons and how 1800's plumbing standards are responsible for one of the elements integral to the game. Also, a special announcement this week of our Australian Open golf and podcast day to be held Monday, November 12 at Bonnie Doon Golf Club in Sydney. Come along for 18 holes followed by light refreshments and an interactive Q&A podcast recording with course co-designer and all around influential type Mike Clayton. Cost is $150 per player and places in the field are limited, email [email protected] to register your interest ASAP.

Special Guest: Connor Lewis.