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Designing Golf

Fried Egg Golf

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Designing Golf is a show about golf courses: how they’re built, who builds them, and which ones are worth playing. Hosted by Fried Egg Golf’s Garrett Morrison, Designing Golf will explore all facets of golf architecture, from its basic principles to its history to its practitioners to its best examples in the United States and abroad. Each episode will investigate a different topic in a fun, concise way. Whether you’re a longtime aficionado or a beginner in the subject, Designing Golf will d ...
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Golf Badgers

By Cookie Jar Golf

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Golf Badgers (ɡɒlf bæʤə) - noun: A group of golfers obsessed with the game.Does this sound like you? If so, you're in the right place.Sam Cooper (Golf course architect) and James Bledge (Course Manager @ Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake) invite some of their friends from across the architecture and green keeping industries to join them for a deep dive on all things golf.Feasting on a gluttonous diet of golf course architecture, greenkeeping, agronomy and all of the topics usually too dull ...
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Feed The Ball

Derek Duncan

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In the Feed the Ball podcast, Golf Digest architecture editor Derek Duncan discusses golf course design, architecture, aesthetics and other topics with golf course architects and other luminaries of the game.
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The 19th Hole Golf Show

Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net

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The 19th Hole Golf Show is a golf podcast featuring in-depth, intelligent discussion of the most important topics in golf. Host Ryan Ballengee from Golf News Net talks about recent events and issues on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA Tour and other major golf tournaments around the world. He digs in on golf course architecture, fantasy golf, golf travel and the issues facing the business of the game. Ryan covers a little bit of everything in golf, and he's joined occasionally by some of th ...
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'Top 100 Clubhouse' is the ultimate destination for golf course enthusiasts! Join us as we delve deep into the minds of fascinating individuals from every corner of the golfing world. From players to course designers, caddies to golf historians, we'll leave no stone unturned in our quest to share unique insights and experiences with the Top 100 Community. Together we'll explore stunning courses and breathtaking landscapes, enjoying the unforgettable stories that bring the game of golf to lif ...
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Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger's sit down every week to discuss the most important and fringiest stories in the world of golf, covering men's and women's professional golf, course architecture, golf business and culture, along with new technology affecting golfers old and new.
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The Cart Barn Podcast

Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt

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The Cart Barn is a new podcast dedicated to telling stories about golf in Alabama. The hosts, Chris Lemley and Gregg DeWalt, are former college golfers who have a deep love for golf in Alabama. They aim to highlight the rich history of golf in the state and share interesting stories about local players, courses, and events. The podcast will feature interviews with notable figures in Alabama golf, such as Stewart Cink and Tad Moore. The hosts want to entertain and educate listeners about the ...
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Golf Club Talk UK

Leighton Walker

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This show provides an entertaining and informative look at Golf Club life in the UK featuring the latest news and information. The show features interviews with the people that make things happen in the industry but also provides listeners with reviews of clubs that are at the top of their game. Largely the show will be aimed at people working in the golf industry and who govern clubs. It will aim to provide best practices and take a positive and forward thinking look at where golf clubs are ...
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The Greenprint

Leighton Walker

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“Exploring the art, science, and business of golf course design, sustainability, and agronomy” By focusing on expert insights and a learning journey, the show is designed to provide both golf enthusiasts and industry stakeholders with a deeper understanding of the complexities behind golf course creation and maintenance Leighton & fellow hosts will blend of interviews with experts, hands-on exploration of golf course practices, and an accessible storytelling style, "The Greenprint" could bec ...
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A golf podcast about life. Weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping the game today. The Bag Drop blends honest authenticity with expert insights for passionate golfers at every level. Produced by NewClub and supported by its members, each episode welcomes guests from clubs, courses, and the lesser-known corners of the golf world for thoughtful discussions on all things golf and life. Founded in 2017, NewClub is the first of its kind golf society in the United States ...
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Exploring every links course in Great Britain. Architect, author, photographer and – above all – golf course enthusiast Sam Cooper has turned his travels around the coast of Great Britain into a stunning series of journals. Together with his wife, Harriet, they made the decision to take their lives in a completely different direction. Specifically, they bought a camper van and set off with their two dogs on a golfing odyssey based on Sam’s obsessive quest to play every links course – and not ...
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Making The Turn Golf Podcast

The Dootch and Double D

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Join The Dootch and Double D as they sit down and speak to some of the brightest and most outside the box thinkers in and around the game of golf! Find the full-length video of each podcast on YouTube by searching "Making the Turn Golf Podcast". Follow us on Instagram @makingtheturn.podcast
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On this episode, Ryan Ballengee welcomes Country Club of North Carolina Director of Golf Jeff Dotson to talk about their annual matches against Scotland's Royal Dornoch. Learn the history of the matches -- starting with the name of CCNC's property and a connection to Donald Ross -- and the evolution of what has become a special week for players and…
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Summary In this episode of the Cart Barn Podcast, Jerry Pate shares his remarkable journey through the world of golf, from his early days growing up in Anniston to his experiences in the Ryder Cup and his transition into golf course design. He discusses the importance of entertaining fans, his educational journey, and his commitment to junior golf …
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We’re joined on this architecturally focused episode by Mike Cocking of OCM. OCM have been steadily building their reputation in the architecture world, particularly across Australia and more recently in the USA. Mike talks about the team’s transition into the US market after many standout projects in Australia, such as Peninsula Kingswood and Lons…
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Following Team Europe's win on American soil at the 2025 Ryder Cup, Andy Johnson chats with Golf Channel's Johnson Wagner about the event and where Team USA goes from here. The two trade notes from their on-the-ground experience at Bethpage Black, highlighting standout players like Tommy Fleetwood and Cameron Young before moving to a bigger discuss…
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What makes a place so special that people want their ashes spread there? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine sits down with Colton Craig (golf course architect) and Nick Jorgensen (CEO of Jorgensen Land & Cattle) to talk about the creation of the Lazy J Sporting Club in Ideal, South Dakota. The conversation …
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This episode takes us to The National Golf Centre, Woodhall Spa – the home of England Golf. Leighton is joined by Matt Draper, along with Peter Moore (Courses Director) and Lisa Brown (Operations Manager), to explore this world-class venue that remains highly accessible and relevant to golfers everywhere. With two outstanding courses – including th…
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Send us a text Bledge and Ben sit down in the boardroom at Blackwell GC to unpack a life in turf— from junior days at Trevose and Valderrama to East Lake, Troon North, Australia, Spain and the Turkish Airlines Open. Ben lifts the lid on Blackwell’s quirks: port and brandy in the clubhouse, the legendary 12th “snake” bunker, and a downhill par‑3 on …
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Keywords Jerry Pate, golf, US Amateur, PGA Tour, broadcasting, Ryder Cup, golf history, sports commentary, golf championships, golf career, Ryder Cup, golf, Jerry Pate, golf architecture, junior golf, PGA Tour Takeaways Jerry Pate's family had a significant influence on his golf career. He won the US Amateur Championship after a series of unexpecte…
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Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow is joined by Steve 'Beige' Berger and Chris Derr to preview this weekend's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black! The hosts reflect on their personal experiences with the Ryder Cup, the dynamics of crowd behavior, and the potential impact of fan interactions on players. They also analyze key players, including rookies, and the unique…
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On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by the No. 2-ranked long driver in the world, Jack Smith, as he prepares for the World Long Drive world championship in Colorado. We talk about his history in the sport, his preparation for the event and getting a little nerdy on the science and biomechanics of long drive (as Jack is a pre-med). FOLLOW ME G…
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What wins the Ryder Cup—ego or humility? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine welcomes back Kyle Porter, founder of 🐑 Normal Sport and longtime voice in golf media. Together, they dive into the cultural contrasts between American and European Ryder Cup teams, the balance between confidence (ego) and selflessn…
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In partnership with Toro, we’re delighted to be joined by Andrew Wilson, Director of Agronomy at Bethpage State Park Golf Course, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to prepare a Ryder Cup venue. Together with Mike Hadley, Course Superintendent of the famed Black Course, they will ensure the course is tournament ready, providin…
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Martin Ebert is one of the founding partners, along with Tom Mackenzie, of Mackenzie & Ebert, arguably the top golf design firm in Europe. Ebert has been the lead consulting architect, with Mackenzie, for most of the Open Championship courses as well as dozens of clubs in the U.K., Ireland and Europe. They also have several new courses currently un…
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It's finally Ryder Cup week and Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg for a traditional "Five Things" preview episode. The two discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the 45th playing of the Ryder Cup, including Rory McIlroy's insistence that Team Europe will win on the road and how Keegan Bradley will deploy Bryson DeCham…
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Eddie and Leighton are delighted to be joined by two incredible leaders in Canadian golf: Kevin Thistle, CEO of the PGA of Canada, and Scott Kolb, President of the PGA of Canada. In this wide-ranging conversation, Eddie, who has been working with the PGA on the customer service side of their education program, explores how the PGA is evolving its v…
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Send us a text Bledge and Graeme sit down at Royal Portrush after a dawn ferry crossing to dig into Graeme’s journey from Scotscraig and Kingsbarns to course manager at one of the world’s great links. Covering fescue-first green conversions, managing anthracnose and dollar spot, reimagining bunkers, and the build-out ahead of Portrush’s Open where …
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With the Ryder Cup approaching, Garrett asks a question that has been on his mind for a while: what, if anything, suits a golf course to the match-play format? Garrett talks to two different architects: first, Andy Staples, who recently designed a match-play course called The Match at PGA National Resort; second, Brian Schneider, who is somewhat sk…
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In partnership with Toro, we’re delighted to be joined by Andrew Wilson, Director of Agronomy at Bethpage State Park Golf Course, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to prepare a Ryder Cup venue. Together with Mike Hadley, Course Superintendent of the famed Black Course, they will ensure the course is tournament ready, providin…
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Andy Johnson is joined by three Fried Egg Golf staffers to discuss the first-ever Fried Egg Guides! These guides are a new feature on thefriedegg.com and will feature in-depth breakdowns of golf courses and surrounding activities that can be used to plan your next golf trip. First, Andy chats with Brendan Porath about his guide covering Northern Ir…
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Auburn Women’s Golf Head Coach Melissa Luellen joins The Cart Barn Podcast to share her incredible journey from LPGA champion to one of the most respected coaches in college golf. Melissa opens up about her family’s golfing legacy, her own 11-year LPGA career, recruiting future stars like Anna Davis, and the challenges of building Auburn into a nat…
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In this episode, James & Jasper catchup about some of their recent golf and travel, and discuss some news and notes from around the golf course architecture world. Lastly, Jasper updates us on the upcoming Top 100 Panelist events in England, and how you can get involved. Follow us on socials: On Instagram: @officialtop100 On Twitter: @top100golf…
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Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger dive into the exciting world of golf as they prepare for next week's Ryder Cup. They discuss the overwhelming sports weekend, recap Scottie Scheffler's win at the Procore, Alex Noren emerging victorious at the BMW PGA, and Charley Hull's dubious win in Cincinnati, and analyze the performances of key…
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Why does the Ryder Cup make us care so deeply about even the most obscure of Ryder Cuppers? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine welcomes back friend of the program and EMMY NOMINATED Sean Martin (Senior Manager, Content Development at the PGA TOUR) to celebrate the magic of fall golf, preview the Ryder Cup, …
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Leighton and Toby Ingleton of Golf Course Architecture Magazine join Martin and Allan to share their first-hand experience of playing the newly refurbished Ailsa Course at Trump Turnberry, while also reflecting on the wider golf course. Widely regarded as one of the greatest courses in the world, the Ailsa has recently undergone significant changes…
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Send us a text Sam and Bledge sit down to kick around what golf might look like in ten years’ time: fewer tired 18s, more brilliant 9s and 12s, and multi‑use hubs with sand‑capped, fescue‑forward turf that stays open when the rain never stops. Spurred by Alistair Beggs’ warning on chemicals and heavy soils, the lads pull apart a model that turns a …
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Building off of our latest Golf Architecture 101 episode, Garrett Morrison sits down with golf historian Bob Crosby to discuss the historical roots of the notion of fairness in golf course design. Garrett and Bob explore how two major figures of the game in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Laidlaw Purves and John Low, came to represent opposite side…
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Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger reunite to discuss the Walker Cup at Cypress Point Club and Rory McIlroy's impressive win at the Irish Open, before previewing the tournaments at Wentworth and Silverado. They delve into the differences between match play and stroke play, highlight emerging talents in the sport, and share personal a…
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Andy Johnson chats with Designing Golf host Garrett Morrison about two golf courses hosting team events in September - Cypress Point and Bethpage Black. First, the two recap the Walker Cup at Cypress Point Club, with Andy sharing on-site observations and Garrett commenting on what he saw on the broadcast from home. They commend Golf Channel's cover…
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In the final episode of our mini-series featuring General Managers from clubs across the UK, we sit down with our fourth guest, Rob Climas, GM of North Hants Golf Club in Hampshire. Famous as the home club of Justin Rose – and with this conversation recorded in the Justin Rose Room itself – North Hants offers members a truly complete package: a sup…
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Summary In this episode, Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Cart Barn podcast. They reflect on the memorable moments and guests from the past year, share stories from the golfing community, and express gratitude to their listeners. The hosts highlight various clips from past episodes, showcasing the rich history…
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Joel Beall, a senior writer for Golf Digest and author of "Playing Dirty: Rediscovering Golf’s Soul in Scotland in an Age of Sportswashing," offers insights on golf’s civil war, the value of accessibility, and the everyday joys the game brings to individuals and communities alike. This week’s episode was a delightful chat for co-hosts Matt and The …
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Leighton and Toby Ingleton of Golf Course Architecture Magazine join Martin and Allan to share their first-hand experience of playing the newly refurbished Ailsa Course at Trump Turnberry, while also reflecting on the wider golf course. Widely regarded as one of the greatest courses in the world, the Ailsa has recently undergone significant changes…
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Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow is dropping in to give our listeners a friendly reminder to check out this weekend's Walker Cup at Cypress Point. If the Ryder Cup was played at one of the best golf courses in the world, but was void of any of the silly off-the-course mess that surrounds the Ryder Cup, that's this weekend's Walker Cup. Enjoy! Support those…
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On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by 5-time long-drive world champion Phillis Meti as she prepares for the World Long Drive world championship in Colorado. We talk about her history in the sport, her favorite world title and her biggest challengers. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Fac…
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In this episode of our Global Edition, we’re joined by Renate Roeleveld, CEO of the Golf Course Association of Europe (GCAE). Renate brings deep industry experience from her years as a Multi-Course Manager in the Netherlands, a background that now shapes her leadership as she guides the association through an exciting period of growth. Looking ahea…
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Send us a text Sam and Bledge sit down with young Fletcher Bledge to talk growing up 200 yards from the 7th at Royal Liverpool, bagging two aces on the club’s pint-sized par-3, and why towering bunkers are the ultimate kid kryptonite. They dig into the mini-course with holes named Natterjack, Liverbird, Pineapple and Racing Horse, the Husqvarna rob…
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In this episode of the Cart Barn podcast, hosts Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt sit down with Ray Schuessler, a seasoned golf professional and instructor from Mobile, Alabama. Ray shares his journey from his early years growing up around golf to his competitive experiences in junior and college golf. He discusses the evolution of golf coaching, the i…
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Ahead of this week's Walker Cup at Cypress Point, Andy Johnson is joined by Geoff Shackelford for a comprehensive preview of the 50th playing of the event. The two discuss the highly anticipated exhibition featuring some of the world's best amateur golfers at perhaps the world's greatest golf course. Andy and Geoff unpack some of the architecture o…
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Every 2–3 months we're teaming up with Golf Course Architecture magazine to bring you the latest from around the world of Golf Courses — from redevelopments and restorations to exciting new builds In this episode, Toby Ingleton from GCA magazine joins us to cover happenings from courses in Scotland, USA, Australia, England and Spain! There's new op…
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In this episode of "The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf," hosts Matt Considine and The Professor explore golf courses that any golfer can get excited about! They dive into the charm and potential of some of their favorite accessible places to play the game. They discuss the unique appeal of lesser-known venues, highlighting the importance of acces…
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On today’s episode, we dive deep into the history and architecture of Cypress Point Club, site of the upcoming 50th Walker Cup. First, Garrett speaks with David Normoyle, author of Cypress Point’s soon-to-be-published centennial book, about the history of the club. Then Garrett offers some of his own reflections on the course’s land, routing, and d…
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In the second episode of our mini-series on UK Golf Club Managers, Leighton is on-site at Stratford Oaks Golf Club near Stratford-upon-Avon to chat with James Howard, General Manager. Formerly a proprietary club, Stratford Oaks is now proudly member-owned. James is leading the way in shaping the club’s future with a strategic plan focused on water …
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Send us a text James Bledge and Lee Strutt sit down on the banks of Loch Lomond to reflect on Struttie’s unique journey through golf course management—from grassroots beginnings to directing a world-class estate. They dig into leadership, trials, robots, and how to engineer not just a golf course, but a culture.…
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After this morning's Ryder Cup roster announcement, Andy Johnson is joined by The Athletic's Gabby Herzig to react to Keegan Bradley's captain's picks for Bethpage. The two unpack the six selections and Bradley's choice to not participate as a player, instead opting to select Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, and Sam Burns from the group on the roster bu…
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In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Toro, we sit down with Andy Johnston — General Manager, Director of Agronomy, and Head of Design at Sentosa Golf Club. A hugely respected figure in the world of golf, Andy shares an inside look at Sentosa GC, discussing its unique agronomic and climatic challenges and how he has helped shape both …
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