Massive show today, one of our longest ever in fact. Could be due to great content, could be due to us just banging on about stuff....you're better placed to decide than us...hopefully the former.
Onto the show!
01:00\t\tHow great was the Solheim Cup, and the course was brilliant. Mark didn't see too much, Nick saw plenty.
02:00\t\tGreat to see the European Women win
04:00\t\tNick on why he feels a connection to the European players
06:00\t\tNick does his Seve impersonation. Is it good? You tell us.
07:00\t\tGreat final putts in Solheim Cups
08:00\t\tGreat courses help make great events.
09:00\t\tRoyal Dornoch - how incredible is the course - new to the bucket list for Mark, always has been for Nick.
10:00\t\tMark talks about why, in his view, America is so dominant in team golf
13:00\t\tNick talks about the US College system and it's benefit on emerging young golfers
15:00\t\tAmateur tournaments in Australia - and the Matchplay argument
16:00\t\tNick and Mark's Wagga trip last week - did Nick get another hole in one ?
17:00\t\tNick and Mark talk about country golf clubs being a community hub and the great work they do.
22:30\t\tOur Hostplus Plus for Golf this week is awarded to the Wagga Wagga Country Club
24:00\t\tA great BMW Touch of Class - Shane Lowry's performance in the wind in Ireland, a massive win.
25:00\t\tNick talks about how to play in windy conditions
27:00\t\tMore on Shane Lowry's win
28:00\t\tMark asks Nick about the difference in winds around the world - warm winds vs cold winds
30:00\t\tWhat golfers often don't understand about wind, according to Mark
32:00\t\tNick talks about why the quality of your strike matters so much on windy days
After the turn:
34:00\t\tIt's a LIV free ep today, Nick and Mark explain why.
35:00\t\tTop 5 for Betr, the Top 5 'weeds' in golf that Mark reckons need to be pulled out: targets include caddies, weeds (ironically) on golf courses, slow play, rakes, clothing (worn by pros)
38:00\t\tNick has been sent a fascinating stat being measured by the Korn Ferry tour to do with slow play.
44:00\t\tWhy is Nick disappointed about one aspect of Marks Top 5 list?
44:30\t\tMark has a theory on gimmes and why some people are so against them
46:00\t\tNick runs through the global result highlights
47:00\t\tWhat did Shane Lowry's caddy say to him on the 15th hole on Sunday, and why do Nick and Mark love it?
51:00\t\tFeedback - great courses and the difference they make.
52:00\t\tMoore Park
56:00\t\tSuggestions for the prototype golfer, a couple of players wolfpackers feel were missed
58:00\t\tLowry having a crack at a spectator
58:00\t\tWhat was Nick and Marks record in playoffs - how did they go?
59:00\t\tThe famous Seve shot over the wall, a piece of info is picked up on that we neglected to mention last week.
1:01:00\tAnd a great Masterclass from Nick, for the Golf Clearance Outlet, on tricky lies around the greens, and why widening your stance will help.
Phew, big show! Thanks for being part of the Talk Birdie fam!