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The Yardage Book Podcast

Charlie Mercerwww.buzzsprout.com

Having meaningful conversations in the world of golf - focused primarily on New Zealand 

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Episodes

Eric Murray Talks His Journey into Golf

We are back with one of the best episodes to date!! 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Murray joins the pod and talks us through his journey into golf, playing out at Tieke Golf Estate, some of his favourite courses, and much more! Enjoy and get amongst!

Feb 18, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 14

Talking with Ricky Robinson - The Man Behind The Camera

We are back with another Episode!! Really enjoyed chatting to Golf Course Photographer, Ricky Robinson. We talked about how Ricky got into shooting Golf Courses, some of his favourite courses he's worked with, and a lot about his work at Te Arai links. Enjoy and check out Ricky's IG for a look at his amazing work

Feb 11, 202448 minEp. 13

Greg Turner Discusses his Career on and off the Course

We are back with another episode! Absolutely stoked to of had a great conversation with Greg Turner. The former Australasian and European tour winner discussed his playing career, his transition into golf course architecture and much more! Enjoy!!!

Feb 04, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 12

Talking Titirangi Golf Club with Doug White

We are back with another episode!! I was fortunate enough to chat with Doug White, the Director of Golf at Titirangi Golf Club. We talked about Doug's role at the club, the history of the course, recent restoration work and much more! Enjoy!!

Jan 28, 202458 minEp. 11

Cameron Harlock and his US College Golfing Journey

Welcome back to another episode!! Stoked to of had a great sit down with Cam Harlock, 2022 South Island Strokeplay Champion and currently playing Division 1 college golf out of Boston College in Massachusetts. Cam talked about his journey in top level golf, the challenges that Covid presented during the heart of the pandemic, and he also talked in detail about his favourite courses here in NZ. Enjoy!!

Jan 22, 202459 minEp. 10

David Jones (UK Golf Guy) Unpacks His Trip to NZ

We are back with a very special episode! I was fortunate enough to be joined by David Jones (AKA UK Golf Guy). David was very generous with his time and he recapped his recent golf trip to NZ where he discussed everything from Waverley to Tara iti! Please check out David's website for detailed write ups of his trip and all the other amazing courses he's seen link: https://www.ukgolfguy.com/new-zealand Enjoy!!

Jan 16, 20241 hr 40 minEp. 9

Tom Doak discusses his New Zealand Golf Courses

We are back with a very special episode with golf course architect, Tom Doak. He is the mastermind behind Cape Kidnappers, Tara iti and Te Arai North. Tom was very generous with his time unpacking the background, the challenges and the highlights of all 3 of his amazing projects here in New Zealand. Sit back and crack into it!

Jan 11, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 8

Talking Golf Tourism and More with Ryan Brandeburg

Welcome back to another Episode of The Yardage Book Podcast! In this episode we have a great discussion with Ryan Brandeburg. Ryan is one of the busiest people in NZs golf industry! He is a Director of Golf Tourism NZ, Golf Strategy Group, and has been heavily involved with new projects in Muriwai and Queenstown that are currently under construction. Crack into it!!!

Jan 07, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 7

The Kinloch Club with Tom Long

Welcome all to another episode of the Yardage Book Podcast. We had a great conversation with Tom Long, the Director of Golf at The Kinloch Club, widely regarded as the toughest course in the country. Tom and I cover some good insight into the course, some of his favourite holes and much more. Crack into it

Dec 15, 202337 minEp. 6

Talking Te Arai Links and Tara Iti with Jim Rohrstaff

We are back!! In one of our most interesting podcasts to date I talk to Jim Rohrstaff - the managing director at Te Arai links and one of main drivers behind Tara Iti. Jim talks the two new courses, the facilities at Te Arai, his personal favourite holes and more!

Dec 06, 202338 minEp. 5

Michael Goldstein - Golf Everyday for a Year and More

Michael Goldstein joins me on the latest episode of The Yardage Book Podcast. Michael famously played a different golf course everyday for a year in 2010. He has a wealth of knowledge on all things golf and I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation. Give it a hoon

Nov 23, 202350 minEp. 4

Luke Toomey and his Eclectic 18

Had a great chat with Luke Toomey discussing his journey in golf, his recent dabble in course vlogs with Taco golf and primarily his eclectic 18. Note we were a bit loose with the eclectic 18 rules as we included more than 1 hole per course. Hope you all get amongst!!

Nov 16, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 3

Royal Wellington with Tony Sharp

Hello and welcome back! For our second episode we talk Royal Wellington with Tony Sharp. Tony is the Golf Operations Manager at the challenging parkland layout. We talk Tony's background, the course, facilities, and plenty more.

Nov 11, 202334 minEp. 2

Leo Barber talks Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

Hello and welcome to the Yardage Book Podcast! In our first episode we have a great conversation with Leo Barber. Leo is the General Manager and Superintendent of Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club, just a 40 minute drive from Wellington. Paraparaumu is universally considered one of New Zealand's best courses, and one of the best links courses in the southern hemisphere. In this episode we talk Leo's Career, we talk in detail about the ever changing landscape of golf courses in NZ, and much more!...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 1
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