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State Of The Game

TalkinGolf Productionsstateofthegame.fireside.fm
State of the Game was one of the first golf podcasts to hit the internet and remains one of the most respected. Hosted by Rod Morri and boasting two of the game's most important voices in co-hosts Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford, State of the Game is the go to podcast for untainted and unfiltered analysis of the game at every level. If you're looking for swing tips and gear reviews you've come to the wrong place but for thoughtful discussion about the big issues facing the game you'll find this a comfortable home.
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Episodes

Episode 42: SOG Ep 42 Tom Watson (not THAT Tom Watson)

Mike Clayton and Rod Morri catch up with Tom Watson, Australian caddie to 2011 US Women's Open champion So Yeon Ryu, just hours before the first round of the Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale

Jul 11, 201455 minEp. 42

Episode 41: SOG Ep 41 Bill Fields

Golf World senior writer Bill Fields joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to discuss his new book Arnie, Seve and a Fleck of golf history.

Jul 03, 20141 hr 13 minEp. 41

Episode 38: SOG EP 38: Marketing with Richard Gillis

Mike Clayton, Geoff Shackelford and Rod Morri chat with author, journalist and publisher of the unofficialpartner.co.uk blog Richard Gillis about all things advertising and marketing in the modern game of golf.

May 14, 201459 minEp. 38

Episode 31: SOG Ep 31 "I tried to save Tiger…"

David Eger joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to discuss the Tiger Woods Masters ruling, state of the Champions Tour, politics among the game's governing bodies and more on episode 31 of State of the Game

Nov 14, 20131 hr 5 minEp. 31

Episode 29: SOG Ep 29: "The Tour is not golf...

Geoff Shacklford and Mike Clayton join host Rod Mori as they chat with GolfWeek architectiure editor brad Klein about hie new book Wide Open Fairways: A Journey Across the Landscapes of Modern Golf

Oct 08, 20131 hr 5 minEp. 29

Episode 23: SOG Ep 23: "They said Merion would never host again.."

Jeff Silverman, author of a soon to be released book on the great Championship moments at Merion Golf Club, joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to give some fascinating insights into the host course of next week's US Open venue.

Jun 05, 20131 hr 12 minEp. 23

Episode 21: SOG-Ep-21 - "The European Tour IS Seve..."

On this episode of State of the Game we welcome special guest Tony Johnstone, six time European Tour winner and now TV commentator, as he joins Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk all things State of the Game plus tell a few stories form the glory days of the European Tour....

May 05, 20131 hr 2 minEp. 21

Episode 20: SOG Ep 20 - "Australia's last sporting mountain..."

Adam Scott had a nation cheering with his Masters victory but it was only one intriguing storyline from a tournament that always seems to produce drama.Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton join Rod Morri to review one of golf's great weeks....

Apr 16, 201358 minEp. 20

Episode 19: SOG Ep 19 - "The Masters is all about the course...

More than just a golf tournament the year's first major brings together everybody who is anybody in golf. Join Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and host Rod Morri as they discuss what's likely to happen on and off the course at this year's US Masters

Apr 04, 201347 minEp. 19

Episode 18: SOG EP 18: PGA of America President Ted Bishop

PGA of America President Ted Bishop has ben vocal in his stance against the proposed anchoring ban. On this episdoe Bishop explains the thinking behind that stance as well as the possibility of bifurcation.

Mar 28, 201352 minEp. 18

Episode 17: SOG Ep 17: "I hope the end game is the ball..."

On today's episode Mike Clayton, Geoff Shackelford and John Huggan join host Rod Morri to discuss the surprise announement by Tim Finchem that the US PGA Tour would oppose the proposed ban on anchored putters. The team also discusses Rory McIlroy's poor play since switching to Nike and the Australian PGA's move to a golf course not in the country's top 100

Mar 03, 201355 minEp. 17

Episode 15: SOG Ep-15: "What they're doing is unforgiveable..."

Two monumental announcements were made this week: The Old Course at St Andrews is under the surgeon's knife and anchored putting will be outlawed in 2016. Host Rod Morri is joined by Geoff Shackelford, John Huggan and Mike Clayton to dicsuss two of golf's biggest announcements in recent memory (and be prepared for a healthy dose of outrage)...

Nov 30, 201256 minEp. 15

Episode 14: SOG Ep 14: "My mum could captain the Ryder Cup..."

Golf's most compelling event somehow seems to just keep getting better. Geoff Shackelford, John Huggan and Mike Clayton join host Rod Morri to break down events at Medinah, with Clayton even claiming his mum could captain the Ryder Cup....

Oct 04, 201247 minEp. 14

Episode 13: SOG-Ep-13: "It's all too friendly at the moment.."""

Join Rod Morri, Geoff Shackelford and John Huggan as they break down the most exciting week in golf, the Ryder Cup. The team also give their final verdict on the just concluded FedEx Cup and why the format still isn't quite right.

Sep 25, 201240 minEp. 13
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