Best Lower Handicap Podcasts (2025)

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Alex Huang - DECADE Golf Secrets for Lower Scores (Flashback Friday) 52:19

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>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using the code "WICKEDSMART" Alex Huang is the COO of DECADE Golf, the revolutionary course management system that’s changing the way golfers approach the game. Alex shares the inside story of how DECADE Golf went from a groundbreaking concept to an essential tool used by some of the best players in the world, inc…

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Ep175: The Tour Pro Who Was Paid in 'Laundry Service', and Would a Caddy Help a Low/Mid/High Handicapper? 23:09

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Feedback pod today with a number of questions and comments for Nick and Mark to discuss. Jeff makes the observation that he feels golfers need to 'lower their expectations' in order to achieve better results. His message explains his thinking, and Nick and Mark discuss. 'Tramspotters' has a mate who he says plays practice rounds like comp, and comp…

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436: Andrew Hannon - Golf Fitness Secrets from a Top 50 Coach 54:02

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>>Join the 30-Day Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge (last day) >>Get GolfForever 15% off with code WICKEDSMART Golf fitness can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice online. That’s why I brought on Andrew Hannon — a Top 50 Golf Fitness Coach — to simplify it all. He's worked with countless amateurs to top LPGA + PGA pros, in…

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☎️ Voicemail: Cameron from Brisbane: 'My Club Championship Horror Story' 1:31

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Cameron from Brisbane left a voicemail after hearing Nick and Mark discussing Club Championship horror stories....his story is indeed a horror one!! We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners: BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole; Titleist, the #1 ball in golf; FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf; PING will help yo…

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Ep174: Why a Club Fitting is Important, Demise of Q School, and Elvis Smylie Joins Nick O'Hern for the Masterclass 59:59

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Big show today, we're back from the Gold Coast after a great time at Links Hope Island with 80 or so wolfpackers, although Nick has headed back for a BMW event at - would you believe it - Links Hope Island! So Nick is on WhatsApp from Queensland living the good life whilst Mark and Dan slave away at Talk Birdie headquarters keeping the engine runni…

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435: 10 Questions That Separate Average Golfers from Great Ones 20:49

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>>Join the 30-Day Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge Some episodes give you tips. This one gives you transformation. I’ll share the 10 questions that will change your mindset and game to use before, during, and after the round. You’ll learn: The 10 questions that reshape your golf philosophy. How pros and coaches use these questions for breakthrough…

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The Greenbrier’s Justin Beard on Raising a Junior Golfer 57:02

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In this episode of Links for Life, Tommy sits down with golf professional Justin Beard, Director of Golf at The Greenbrier Sporting Club, to talk about raising a junior golfer and keeping the game fun along the way. Justin shares his journey in golf, his experience parenting a talented junior player, and the lessons he’s learned about confidence, h…

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Ep173: Feedback: Mark: 'He Sucks the Life from Tournaments', Nick: 'My Brain Fade at The Vines'. 22:29

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Feedback pod today and we start with a comment from wolfpacker Dave on pace of play in the womens game. Which provides a sweet opportunity for Mark to do one of his favourite things - have a crack at Keegan Bradley, which he accordingly does. Martin from WA has a dodgy knee and wants to know if there is anything he can change in his swing technique…

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Bonus: Live Wolfpack Q&A from Links Hope Island with Nick O'Hern & Mark Allen 12:16

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On Wednesday Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen were at the beautiful Links Golf & Wellbeing at Hope Island for an 18-hole Talk Birdie To Me golf tournament with around 80 Wolfpack members. We loved it! So much fun. A chipping and putting clinic in the morning, lunch, then the tournament, along with dinner and presentations to the winners. And then we did …

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Join the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge! 3:11

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>>>Join the WSG Speed Challenge now! What Is the 30-Day Speed Challenge? This isn’t just another quick-fix program — it’s a guided 30-day experience designed to help you swing faster, hit it longer, and build sustainable habits you can carry into next season. Program starts 10/14 and goes through 11/13! Over the course of one month, you’ll train sm…

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Talk Birdie Mini: 'The Hardest Thing to Get Across to Golfers': Nick O'Hern Explains. 15:19

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We're enjoying doing our Talk Birdie 'Minis' lately, a short episode focused on one theme or question which runs 10 minutes or so (we went a bit long today....). Todays mini is a question from wolfpacker Fred in Queensland who is a scratch marker having a very specific challenge with his game, and he would like Nick and Mark to give him some though…

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434: Dr. Andrea Wieland - How to Train Your Mind for Peak Performance 59:09

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>>Improve Practice With HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Today’s guest is Dr. Andrea Wieland — Olympian, psychologist, high-performance expert, and founder of Winning Systems Psychology. She’s the author of The Confident Performer, holds an MBA and PhD from …

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☎️ Voicemail: John from Melbourne 'The Most Amazing Round I've Seen in Over 50-Years' 1:33

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Voicemail today from John who plays at the mighty Box Hill Golf Club in Melbourne, with a story of what he says is the most amazing round of golf he's seen in over 50 years. When you hear the story, you may well agree! We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners: BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole; Titleist, the #1 b…

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Ep172: Mark's 'Horrendous' Club Championship experience. How good is Bobby McIntyre? And Wade Ormsby Wins in Jakarta! 58:30

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433: 9 Speed Training Mistakes That Sabotage Your Scores 23:25

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Talk Birdie Mini: "This is Not a Normal Golf Event" - Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland 5:07

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Bonus: GA Boss James Sutherland: the New Handicap System, the AO, and When He Thought He May Have 'Lost Rory' 29:06

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Today on Talk Birdie we have a guest in studio, the boss of Golf Australia James Sutherland, who is in to talk about a few things - not the least of which is how he got Rory to sign on for the Australian Open, and the new handicap system, website, app, which has launched in the last day or so. We start with the Australian Open, and James talks abou…

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432: Michael Leonard - The Secrets to Better Golf Without Swing Changes 1:35:31

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>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Today I'm grateful to share an episode where I was interviewed for the HalfWay Hut Podcast. They asked some amazing questions and give you insight into quitting the corporate world, going all in on golf, and what it takes to break 80 consistently (without swing changes). Whe…

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REPLAY: 7 Rules to Break 80 Consistently 21:22

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>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! >>Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). R️eady to break 80 in golf? If so, you need to follow these 7 rules every round. When you do, you'll start breaking 80 and shooting in the 70s a lot more often…

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Ep171: Ryder Cup Review: Drama, Fights, Clutch Shots, Tears, Comebacks, and Appalling Fan Behaviour. We Chat Ryder Cup all Show. 53:13

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Well....there's a bit to unpack today. The Ryder Cup had everything. Incredible golf, clutch shots, comebacks, drama, and appalling behaviour from fans....where to start... We start with Shane Lowry's incredible cup retaining putt. Followed by an equally incredible celebration, and after what he had to put up with from the crowd, he deserved that m…

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Live from the HOPE Classic at the Federal Club 56:45

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This special Links for Life episode captures the energy of the HOPE Golf Classic at the Federal Club in Virginia. Host Tommy Thompson and co-host Pete Bowell welcome players and friends including Stuart Holt, John Atkinson, Steven McCarthy, Parker Thompson, and Isaac Nunn for memorable stories and reflections on golf and life. From miraculous chip-…

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Ep170: Feedback: 'We've Got a Bleeder!', Mark Rates a Wolfpackers 59, and 'When Palm Trees Behave Badly'. 23:11

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Feedback pod today and we've got some cracking questions from wolfpackers to run through. Mick has a question about slow play at his club, particularly as they have some older members. Jack is looking forward to the Australian Open and, aside from Rory, wants to know has there been any other big names revealed as coming. Wayne asks for Nick and Mar…

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Dr. Nico Darras: The "Golf Blueprint" to Lower Scores (Flashback Friday) 1:38:28

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>>Grab the Best Training Aid in Golf - HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). >>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Dr. Nico “Doc” Darras is the co-creator of Golf Blueprint. Dr. Nico had never played a full round of golf before …

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Talk Birdie Mini: Disaster Has Struck With a Terrible 'Curry-Based' and 'Flu' Incident Impacting Tour Pro Selections 9:10

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After last weeks Talk Birdie Mini where Nick and Mark selected their 'dream teams' consisting of one player from each of Australia, the US, Europe, and an International to face off at Royal Melbourne Composite, en-route to the tournament, there has been an incident rendering all 8 players unable to play, and the venue now out of action. So, excludi…

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431: Jeff Sullivan: Secrets of a +4 HDCP at 40 Years Young 49:52

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>>Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today I'm joined by Jeff Sullivan, a +4 handicap (at 40 years young) who shares what it takes to become an elite golfer. In this episode, you will learn: How he uses DECADE Golf to think like a pro. The truth about speed, exercise, and distan…

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Ep169: Architects and Trees: Mark Tees Off, Nick Names the Tour Pro Who Consistently Pulled Out of Shots, and Ryder Cup Memories 58:03

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What a week....big week in golf, plenty to discuss. We start with a chat about one of our favourite young players, Elvis Smylie who nearly won the French Open at the weekend! Absolute gun. And Mark tells us about giving some advice to a couple of golfers at his club last night, he explains the tips he gave them with their putting and runs them by N…

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430: 7 Shocking Scratch Golf Stats to Reset Expectations 25:45

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>>Start Speed Training with Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). If you're like most golfers, you have a big golf goal. Maybe it's a 10, 5, or even scratch handicap. T…

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Life Lessons, Self-Awareness and the Unique Experience of Golf with David Dwight 1:00:40

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In this episode Tommy sits down with David Dwight to talk about golf as more than a pastime. Together they explore how the game reveals what’s happening inside us (our mindset, emotions, and even our character). Whether you’re battling a big number on the scorecard, walking the Old Course at St. Andrews, or teeing it up with three generations of fa…

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Bonus: Ryder Cup Preview: 'What the US Always Get Wrong in the Ryder Cup', and Who Wins and Why. 27:46

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Well it's here, the week before one of the great golf weekends - the Ryder Cup. But before we get to our preview, a reminder about our Talk Birdie To Me Golf Day at Links Golf and Wellbeing at Hope Island on the Gold Coast, it's now two weeks away (Wednesday October 8th), Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen will be playing the tournament along with 80 or 90…

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Ep168: Feedback: Paul Azinger's 'War By the Shore', Member/Guests, and How to Go About Considering New Clubs 26:16

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It's Ryder Cup week and fittingly we start todays feedback pod with an historical question from wolfpacker Ben on the Ryder Cup. Ben asks Nick and Mark for their recollection and thoughts on the controversial Paul Azinger incident in the 1991 Ryder Cup, it was called the 'War by the Shore'. Marek has an idea about how the 'big guys' could use some …

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☎️ Voicemail: Anthony from Ballarat Tells Us About the 'Local Hero' Mentor Who Influenced His Game 1:39

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We've been asking for you to let us know who the local hero is who helped you develop your game, maybe as a kid, a teenager, or later - the local unsung heroes. We've been receiving plenty, and we'll post some here, some on socials, to celebrate these very special people. This voicemail from Anthony in Ballarat is a ripper telling us about someone …

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Talk Birdie Mini: Team Nick vs Team Mark.....Who Wins This Battle for the Ages ? 10:54

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So we've decided to do, from time to time, Talk Birdie To Me 'mini's, which run no longer than about 10-minutes and see Nick and Mark discussing only one issue, or answering one question. This one is great fun. Wolfpacker Joseph, a greenkeeper from New Zealand has asked Nick and Mark to construct their team to face off against the others. For their…

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429: Brent Grant - The Grind, The Glory, & The Reality of Pro Golf 1:10:58

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>>Speed Train with Rypstick to Gain Distance FAST: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Shop Old Town Golf Shafts for the best deals in golf! Brent Grant’s journey to professional golf is anything but traditional. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he didn’t even pick up a golf club until age 13—…

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Ep167: Tour Pro Lucas Parsons: "The Shark was Horrible To Play With" 31:35

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A couple of weeks ago Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen listed golfers they disliked playing with, and wolfpacker John was surprised Greg Norman didn't get a mention, in fact Nick said he enjoyed playing with Greg. Johns rationale was, in part, Sharks treatment of Lucas Parsons as a young pro in the early days. So, there's only one thing for it, let's get…

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Ep166: Nick & Mark: 'Being Trash-Talked' in Tournaments, Alex Norén's Win, and What 'All Golf Clubs Must Do" (according to Mark). 57:00

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Nick's back from Vietnam and he's rocking a tan, which he is happy to show all of us. Mark says golfers tans are the worst, given the time on course and the kind of gear you wear. Nick gives us a run through on the Vietnam trip he did, the courses he played and the fun they all got up. Mark, as it turns out went to Wagga Wagga for the Pro-Am, and h…

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428: 11 Match Play Secrets Every Golfer Needs to Know 25:45

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>>Gain 10-15 Yards with Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Fix Your Swing Fast WithHackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment) Match play is a different animal—it’s not just about your score, it’s abou…

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☎️ Voicemail: Listener Paul has a 'Prediction' for the 2028 Australian Open Venue, and an Idea for Golfs 'Distance' Issue 1:10

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Wolfpacker Paul left us a voicemail with a prediction about the venue for the 2028 Australian Open, sure it's a way off yet, but there's a reason why he has indicated 2028, and he explains in the voicemail message. Much like Steve in The Castle, Paul is an ideas man! See what you think of his suggestions. We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ tha…

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Scott Fawcett: Strategy and Offseason Tips for Success (Flashback Friday) 1:32:40

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>>Join DECADE Golf Now: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett is back on the podcast and shares some wicked smart tips to help you play better FAST. He is known as the "moneyball of golf" and uses data to help make decisions easier as his revolutionary course management system is chang…

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Ep165: Vale to a Great Friend of the Pod. And We Talk Caddies, Cypress, and Crocodiles. 27:16

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We start today with some awfully sad news, long time wolfpackers would know our rules guy Stu McPhee, whenever we needed anything clarified, Stu was our go to guy - what he didn't know wasn't worth knowing. Sadly, Stu passed away last week from cancer, and we acknowledge him on the pod today, and our thoughts are with his family at such a difficult…

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427: 23 Lessons to Play Better Without Swing Changes (Pt 2/2) 28:01

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>>Get Golf Forever Now: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 15%). Listen to part one if you haven't to get my 12-day golf bender recap and start of the tips to play better without swing changes. In this episode, you will learn: How to use your senses to stay p…

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Ep164: Nick Live from Vietnam; Great Golfing Trips, Shane Lowry, and How Good Did Cypress Look! 58:57

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Slightly different pod this week, Nick is in Vietnam for the week with a bunch of lucky golfers playing a number of courses there, so he is coming to us from his (undoubtedly luxurious) hotel room for the pod. We get a run through of the courses he's playing, and how he's dealing with the humidity. Leads to a chat about the ideal golfing holiday, N…

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426: 23 Lessons to Play Better Without Swing Changes (Pt 1/2) 41:16

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>>Start Speed Training with Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Join Debbie O'Connell's Conquer Your Golf Mind Challenge (starts 9/10) Today, I recap my 12-day golf bender in Oregon (spoiler alert, I had one of my best tournaments ever) and a ton of lessons along the way to help yo…

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Building Community Through Golf with Will Saunders 45:21

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In this episode, Tommy sits down with Will Saunders to explore how golf can unite people in a pressure-free, inclusive way. Will shares the story of Unclubbed, Virginia’s largest social golf league, which grew from a simple Tuesday-night idea into a 1,200-member community where anyone can RSVP, play nine, and connect. Hear how Unclubbed fosters com…

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☎️ Voicemail: Shaun from Melbourne - When Smoking Cigars on Golf Courses Goes Pear-Shaped! 0:46

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This week on the pod we had a question from wolfpacker Deryck about players smoking on course (in the older days), and it reminded Shaun from Ashburton in Melbourne about a nasty incident in the US that he witnessed, and none other than our very own Mark Allen was there as well! We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners: …

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Ep163: Feedback: Iron Covers, Cigars on Course, Champagne on Course and More 'Greatest Shots Ever Made' 22:05

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A feedback pod today, and we start with some iron covers chat - couple of pieces of info, and do Nick and Mark soften their stance on iron covers as a result? Message from wolfpacker Deryck who is curious if Nick or Mark ever played with the cigar smoking Darren Clarke or Miguel Jimenez, and he has a ripper story about Darren. Mrs talks about warmi…

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425: Karl Morris - Mindset Lessons from Golf’s Top Performance Coach 51:54

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>>Train Your Swing With HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Today’s guest is one of the world’s leading performance coaches, Karl Morris. Based in the UK, Karl has worked with over 100 professional golfers, including major champions like Lee Westwood, Darren Cl…

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Talk Birdie Mini: Which Four Players Belong on the 'Mount Rushmore' of Golf ? 10:52

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Last week Tiger Woods was asked to name the four players he'd have on the Mount Rushmore of Golf, and he gave his four names. Today we do a new sort of Talk Birdie To Me, which we're calling a 'Talk Birdie Mini', which is an ep which runs around 10-minutes or so, not more. Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen discuss Tiger's names, and then give their own pe…

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424: 10 Lessons from Last Month to Go Wicked Low (Aug Recap) 22:00

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Get DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). August is over and want to make sure you don't miss any of the epic content from our guests. I'll also share my USGA mid-am recap as well. When you listen, you will learn: Why Bryce Cope stresses fundamentals as a +5 handicap (and his surprising…

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Ep162: The Ryder Cup US & Europe Final Teams, Mark Reviews Royal Melbourne, and Why Tiger Should Join The Champions Tour 59:52

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With the Ryder Cup teams for the US and Europe now a lock, a little later in the show we discuss the makeup of the teams and who will win. Mark says the European team is very strong, and tips them to win, Nick feels it will be close and the crowd may play a role. However, we start today talking about one of, if not the, greatest courses in the worl…

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☎️ Voicemail: Sandy from Canada on 'The Greatest Golf Shot Ever' 1:14

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Voicemail over the weekend from Sandy in Belfountain, Canada, which is just a little north west of Toronto. Sandy was listening to Marks comment that Rory's shot in The Masters was the greatest ever, and whilst he agreed it was great, had a different shot that he feels qualifies for that award - and it involved an Australian! We're live from Titlei…