Another fun pod today. We start with the huge win by Ryan Peake in the New Zealand Open, without being dismissive of the past, it is a wonderful redemption story and Mark says a great example of what second chances can do. Mark and Nick both want to get Ryan on the pod when he is back in Australia.
However, Mark is not a fan of the NZ Open being a Pro-Am calling it ‘garbage’. Nick understands why it is and proposes a compromise approach, Mark then offers an alternate compromise.
Jake Knapp’s 59 at PGA National needs to be analysed by Mark Allen’s patented ‘Talk Birdie To Me 59 Analyser’. Which he does. Nick discusses Jakes plug shot out of the water.
Joe Highsmith. What is with that hat, and what about that putting? Discussions are had, and laughs are had. Both are ridiculous.
And why does Mark Allen call Ricky Pointing a ‘disgrace’ ? Trouble in paradise.
We discuss Luke Clanton getting his card and his Dad’s beautiful reaction, which gives Nick an idea about Q-School mini’s…he reckons riveting viewing. Speaking of riveting viewing, for the wrong reasons. Mark plays the famous video of Joe Daly at Q-School in 2000. Brutal.
We play a video of Jeff Guan’s driving, looking pretty sharp. A tough road for him, but we wish him all the best.
Marks Top 5 today is a cracker. The Top 5 ridiculous putting actions on tour that he has seen. It is very funny. Has he missed any? Let us know.
Couple of stunning reno’s in Sydney: Royal Sydney, and NSW Golf Club, we look at some pics of both and discuss.
Lots of results to run through in the PING Global results, in what has been a big week for lefties. Unsurprisingly, Nick is pleased with that. And we run through some feedback, Mark gets a whack from Wolfpack member Don, and Mark gives tour pro David Micheluzzi a whack (again!). This could end in court. Lucky we’ve got our lawyer Dennis Denuto on retainer.
And a great masterclass from Nick, inspired by Jake Knapp, on how to play plugged lies.
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Great show. Love to hear real opinions on Aussie and world golf. What are your views on Aust Open permanent in Melbourne sanbelt on best courses in the world with LIV and PGA players invited .
I am listening from the UK and love this show! Mark Allen is a broadcasting legend. I listened to his first podcast 10 years ago (the clubhouse) and I started playing golf then, I learnt so much from Marko…he has a good golfing brain and is hilarious. I'm loving this podcast and wish you plenty of success.
Ryan Peake is nothing but a criminal – he was an enforcer with the Rebels – collected debts and so on – he committed a lot of violence – it’s an embarrassment to Australian professional golf – Australian professional golf is already in a low spot with lack of decent sponsorship – players prefer to play abroad where the money is – in Peakes own words he said getting Patched as a 1% biker was the greatest feeling ever –
Joe Daley won a senior major at the 2012 Constellation Senior Players Championship.