Cele mai bune State Of The Game podcast-uri (2025)

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TSOTG Podcast Ep. 6 (6/2/25) 29:57

5d ago29:57

29:57

Talking about the Fight Game...the decline of the U.S. Heavyweight Division and what can be done to fix it, as well as the decline in popularity of the UFC, and Mixed Martial Arts in general.De către Gregory Terrance

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TSOTG Podcast Ep. 5 (5/26/25) 21:39

12d ago21:39

21:39

Deep discussion about the "Changing of the Guard" in the NBA this season, particularly in the playoffs and the emerging stars who are making moves to become the new "Face of the NBA".De către Gregory Terrance

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TSOTG Podcast Ep. 4 (5/20/25) 40:17

18d ago40:17

40:17

Discussion about sports events and happenings this past weekend, as well as music and entertainment news and a deep dive into the Human Condition.De către Gregory Terrance

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TSOTG Podcast Ep. 3 (5/12/25) 30:37

26d ago30:37

30:37

NBA Playoffs, NFL News, Entertainment News and Commentary on the Culture...Like, Share and Subscribe!!!De către Gregory Terrance

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TSOTG Podcast Ep. 2 (5/5/25 17:08

1M ago17:08

17:08

What an amazing and busy weekend. Topics include all the Boxing events over the weekend, as well as NBA playoff action. We will also discuss other major happenings in sports, entertainment, music and politics from this weekend.De către Gregory Terrance

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TSOTG Podcast Ep. 1 (4/28/25) 13:36

1M ago13:36

13:36

Introduction to The State Of The Game Podcast along with discussion from the events of this past weekend with Shedeur Sanders and the NFL Draft, Shannon Sharpe and his legal issues and Breaking news about Dame Lillard's injury.De către Gregory Terrance (GT)

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SOG 132: Fast swings, slow play...musings on golf 1:29:14

4M ago1:29:14

1:29:14

They've never swung the club faster yet never moved so slowly on the course...speed in all the wrong places at the top of the game is just one of the issues covered in this episode of State of the Game with Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 131: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of modern golf 1:20:09

9M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

There's no shortage of division at the top of the men's game but even tawdry discussions about money can't sully the brilliance golf can offer up. Join Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri for a look at the Good, The Bad and The Ugly of golf in the mid 2020's. Sign up for Geoff's excellent newsletter The Quadrilatral here…

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SOG 130: Frank Nobilo 1:30:03

1+ y ago1:30:03

1:30:03

TV commentators get their fair share of criticism but few can take issue with New Zealand's Frank Nobilo who joins episode 130 of State of the Game. Nobilo is as thoughtful and articulate as any analyst in the business and he's also not afraid to speak his mind on everything from 'rollback' (he doesn't like the term) to his controversial belief tha…

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SOG 129: The Politics of Public Golf with Dan Andrews 1:03:36

1+ y ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Public golf facilities around the world are under pressure as a recent announcement to shut down half of Moore Park in Sydney, one of the nation's busiest public courses, proves. So what are the politics of public golf in a world where cities face increasing housing pressure? Former Victorian Premier and avid golfer Dan Andrews joins the pod to dis…

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SOG 128: Digging Deeper on Saudi Arabia with Dr Joshua Ralston 1:28:11

1+ y ago1:28:11

1:28:11

LIV Golf has brought Saudi Arabia into sharp focus for golf and golfers but how much do we really know about the Kingdom and how it works? Dr Joshua Ralston from the Edinburgh University School of Divinity joins the pod to discuss some of the big, ethical questions facing golf. Sign up for Geoff's excellent Quadrilateral substack here Buy Mackellar…

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SOG 127: WTF Is Going On? 1:57:43

2y ago1:57:43

1:57:43

Despite almost no detail of how it will play out the announcement by the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund that they have ceased legal hostilities and will instead join forces has rocked the golf world. What does it mean? Who knows but there is much to speculate on. It's also not the only thing happening in the golf world with a…

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SOG 126: Grab A Drink Because This One Is All About The Ball 1:28:02

2y ago1:28:02

1:28:02

It's taken 126 episodes and lord knows how much drinking by you, the loyal SOG listeners, but finally the USGA and R and A have listened and the ball is going to be rolled back. Sure it's not enough and of course it's too late but it's a step in the right direction and that's cause for celebration.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 125: It's Been A While 1:48:07

2+ y ago1:48:07

1:48:07

Even for State of the Game it's been a long break and even for us it's a long episode. But there was a lot to get through with Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton on Episode 125 including (but not limited to) The Australian Summer of Golf, LIV, the changing nature of digital media, how architecture has become more mainstream, a Seven Mile Beach upda…

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SOG 124: Seven Mile Beach Update 1:24:20

2+ y ago1:24:20

1:24:20

Let's leave the parlous state of world golf behind for a while and get back to talking one of our favourite topics here on SOG: course architecture. On Ep 124 Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri welcome Mike Devries and Mat Goggin for an update on the highly anticipated Seven Mile Beach project in Hobart, Tasmania. For those playing the d…

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SOG 123: The Open with Matt Griffin 1:24:44

3y ago1:24:44

1:24:44

Theodore Roosevelt said it best in his 'Man in the Arena' speech more than 100 years ago and we took note in this episode of State of the Game. Matt Griffin, who teed up at the 150th Open, joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk all things St Andrews.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 122: Enough LIV, Time To Talk the Old Course 1:24:24

3y ago1:24:24

1:24:24

It won't go away but LIV Golf and all its implications can take a back seat for the next two weeks as golf hopefully celebrates everything good about the game with an Open Championship at the Old Course. Come along for the ride as Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton talk all things St Andrews.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 121: Joe Ogilvie talks LIV Golf 1:24:59

3y ago1:24:59

1:24:59

There's probably not a lot left to say on the LIV Golf situation but when you get the chance to pick the brains of someone as smart as Joe Ogilvie you grab it.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 120: Distance Insights and more 1:30:13

3y ago1:30:13

1:30:13

It's happening too slowly for many but it does look like it IS happening. Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton join host Rod Morri to discuss the 'under the radar' distance announcement, TPC Sawgrass, the Saudi League and more.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 119: Well That Escalated Quickly 1:35:33

3+ y ago1:35:33

1:35:33

The Mickelson mess, the Norman missive, the distance report, beer throwing at Phoenix, falling TV ratings...take your pick we discuss it all with Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton on Ep 119 of State of the Game.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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118: Is The Sandbelt Invitational the Future of Golf? 1:32:49

3+ y ago1:32:49

1:32:49

It was the most intriguing tournament of the year on multiple fronts but does the Sandbelt Invitational have a future? Tournament Director and State of the Game co-host Mike Clayton joins Geoff Shackelford and Rod Morri for an in depth and behind the scenes look at the event that had golf nerds the world over salivating.…

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SOG 117: Golf's Hot Mess: Greg Norman, Saudi Arabia, The PGL and the PGA Tour 1:32:02

3+ y ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Having trouble keeping up with who's who and what's what in the tumultuous world of rival golf leagues? Join the club. Thankfully, State of the Game co-host Geoff Shackelford is across it all as he joins Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to explain the evolving world Golf Order, the green reading book ban and the intriguing Sandbelt Invitational.…

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SOG Ep 116: So Yeon Ryu 1:19:24

3+ y ago1:19:24

1:19:24

In a world of all too often non-descript players, Korea's So Yeon Ryu stands out. Intelligent, thoughtful, eloquent and funny - all in a second language - what a treat it was to welcome the former World Number One to episode 116 alongside Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 115:Ryder Cup Preview With Andrew Coltart 1:16:08

3+ y ago1:16:08

1:16:08

It's that time in the golf cycle again....the interminable wait for the Ryder Cup to get underway. With a week and a bit to go before the first ball is struck former European Tour player now Sky Sorts commentator Andrew Coltart joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk all things Whistling Straits and more.…

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SOG 114: Lawrence Donegan On McKellar, Matchplay and More 1:16:51

4y ago1:16:51

1:16:51

McKellar Magazine co-founder Lawrence Donegan joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk about his recent trip to Scotland, the performance of his son Niall at the British Boys Championship, the success and future of McKellar magazine and more. And there's a special reward for those who stick around till the end, after you hear it …

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SOG 113: Richard Gillis and Golf's New World Order 1:16:31

4y ago1:16:31

1:16:31

For just the second time in its 12-year history, State of the Game bears an 'Explicit' badge this week. Why, you ask? You'll need to listen to find out but among the topics covered are: Is 'Strategic Alliance' really just code for a PGA Tour takeover of the European Tour? And if so, is that a bad thing? One of sports business' best analysts Richard…

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SOG 112: PGL v PGA Tour 1:24:55

4y ago1:24:55

1:24:55

Washington journalist and golf nut Arthur MacMillan joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to chat Premier Golf League, Jon Rahm and Covid, the US Open and plenty more.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 111: Hideki and the PIP 1:06:45

4y ago1:06:45

1:06:45

The impact of Hideki's win in his homeland and the PGA Tour's Player Impact Program. Plenty to talk about when eight time major winning caddy and Japan resident Tom Watson joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri for Episode 111 of State of the Game.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 110: Distance Insights 1:05:41

4+ y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton have been two of the most consistent and credible voices in the distance debate for the past 20 years and with the governing bodies looking likely to finally act, they have their say on Episode 110.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 109: Super Sized Golf With Phil Blackmar 1:27:20

4+ y ago1:27:20

1:27:20

He writes too infrequently but when Phil Blackmar puts pen to paper it is always worth reading. The former PGA Tour player turned Golf Channel analyst joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri on Episode 109 to talk about his most recent blog post, Golf's Biggest Self. You can read the post here and the rest of Blackmar's blog posts here.…

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SG 108: The Masters With Lukas Michel 1:13:05

4+ y ago1:13:05

1:13:05

A look at the 2020 Masters from both inside and outside the ropes when Lukas Michel joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 107: Brandel And The Claytonites 1:14:43

4+ y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

On Episode 107 we welcome author Daniel Wexler to discuss his latest book A Timeless Game but quickly run off topic into the future of golf in urban centres, equipment technology and the distance debate and there is some pontificating early on about Brandel Chamblee's personal attack on co-host Mike Clayton and those who agree with his views on the…

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Ep 106: Will Winged Foot Be The Turning Point In The Distance Debate? 1:22:04

4+ y ago1:22:04

1:22:04

It's the topic everyone is talking about but not everyone is Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford. Two of the most respected voices in the game weigh in on Bryson, Winged Foot and the future of golf.De către TalkinGolf Productions

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Ep 105: Geoff Ogilvy, The Bryson Debate and More 1:22:09

5y ago1:22:09

1:22:09

Will Bryson DeChambeau change the game? What is the role of mentors in golf? How much time should a US Open champion spend on YouTube and Instagram looking at golf swings? All that and more on Episode 105 of State of the Game with Geoff Shackelford, Geoff Ogilvy and Mike Clayton. Links menitoned on this episode: Sandy Jamieson's brilliant 1Club con…

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Ep 104: What Will Become Of The European Tour? 1:34:52

5y ago1:34:52

1:34:52

With professional golf on hold for the foreseeable future only one thing is certain: the pay for play game will look very different on the other side of the Corona Virus pandemic. Can the European Tour survive the current crisis and if not will it be the PGA Tour or the Premier Golf League that becomes its saviour? Just one of the myriad questions …

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Ep 103: The Corona Virus Episode 54:38

5y ago54:38

54:38

It's all anybody's talking about. Including us. The Corona Virus has touched every facet of life, golf included, and is going to do so for the foreseeable future. What does it mean for professional and recreational golf? Who knows? Certainly not Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri but we chat about it anyway.…

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Ep 102: The Show We Never Thought We'd Have 1:08:14

5+ y ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Finally. That's been the predominant response to the Distance Insights Report released earlier this week, a document that may well change the shape of the game for decades to come. Among the most vocal agitators for action on this issue for the past two decades have been Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford and on Ep 102 they have their say on the re…

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Ep 101: The Premier Golf League Bombshell 1:23:47

5+ y ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Not for the first time a World Golf Tour has been proposed with the noble intention of having 'the best play against the best more often'. Premier League Golf has been in the planning for several years and many of the world's top players have admitted to being interested. But can the PGA Tour put a stop to it and if not what would that mean for the…

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SOG Ep100: And they said we'd never make it... 1:04:44

5+ y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

It was exactly eight years ago today we released Episode One of 'The golf podcast that talks about stuff that matters' and 100 shows later has anything really changed in the game? The answer - as always - is both yes and no. There are dozens more golf podcasts to choose from, 'fan media' is apparently a thing and both the European and PGA Tours hav…

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SOG Ep 099: A Very Special Announcement 1:03:01

5+ y ago1:03:01

1:03:01

State of the Game co-host Mike Clayton has some very special news to share on episode 99 of the show. After almost 10 years alongside Geoff Ogilvy, Mike Cocking and Ashley Mead in the OCCM design firm the former European Tour player has departed the company in search of new opportunities. First up is an announcement that he will be a collaborative …

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SOG Ep 098: Distance, Money and Brandel Chamblee 1:22:02

6y ago1:22:02

1:22:02

Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and host Rod Morri delve into recent happenings in the world of golf and analyse what it means for the bigger picture. From the distance debate (of course) and changes in the PGA Tour schedule to whether a $15 million payday is off putting and is the LPGA playing courses that are too easy? All that comes under the mi…

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SOG Ep 097: The Open Washup And Is Something Happening With The Ball? 1:33:44

6y ago1:33:44

1:33:44

The success of Royal Portrush, Xander Schauffele and the driver controversy, are the authorities planning to do something about the ball in the autumn and why you can't say anything bad about Memphis. All that and more in episode 97 of State of the Game. Links mentioend on this episode: Geoff's story on the Distance Report Mark Giannotto's passiona…

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SOG Ep 096: McGinley Takes Irish Open Back To The Future 1:10:19

6y ago1:10:19

1:10:19

There is much excitement among architecture types about next week's Irish Open at the famed Lahinch in County Clare. Tournament host Paul McGinley joins Episode 96 of the show to explain how he plans to take the event back to the future making the on-site experience one that far exceeds watching on TV. The 2014 Ryder Cup captain says tournament goe…

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SOG Ep 095: Expect A Spiritual US Open At Pebble beach 1:12:57

6y ago1:12:57

1:12:57

As the Old Course is to Scotland so Pebble Beach is to America and a US Open on the Monterey Peninsula is something a bit special. Join Pebble beach devotee Geoff Shackelford alongside Mike Clayton and Rod Morri for a breakdown of what role the course might play at this week's 119th US Open as well as some discussion on the Hank Haney controversy f…

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SOG Ep 094: Barnbougle Dunes Course Study Tour 1:20:42

6y ago1:20:42

1:20:42

It always promised to be an interesting experiment and it was. The inaugural State of the Game Golf Course Study Tour to Barnbougle Dunes earlier this month had a bit of everything but, as expected, the highlight was the chance to sit down with Mike Clayton for an 'unplugged' podcast/Q&A session. Clayton touches on everything from how the Barnbougl…

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SOG Ep 093: Bob Denney on AW Tillinghast 1:34:58

6y ago1:34:58

1:34:58

With the PGA Championship set to return to the Bethpage Black course in New York next week there will be plenty of discussion about course design AW Tillinghast. While known mostly as a course architect, Tillinghast had many more strings to his bow including a well known - though little understood - tour of the US during the depression years to adv…

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SOG Ep 092 Master Coach Denis Pugh 1:14:51

6y ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Denis Pugh is a 40 year overnight success story. In his early years as a coach his theories were often scorned but having worked with more than 200 touring professionals - including Colin Montgomerie, our own Mike Clayton and of course the reigning Open Champion Francesco Molinari - his thirst for knowledge and communication skills have been proven…

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SOG Ep 091 The Masters Big Picture 1:22:30

6y ago1:22:30

1:22:30

Tiger Woods winning his fifth green jacket was something special but The Masters is about so much more than just the 72 holes each year. Join Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri as they break down what the 2019 Masters means in the bigger picture, from changes to the course (in particular the fifth hole) to media, technology and the role …

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SOG Ep 090: Old Course Rough and Rules, Rules, Rules 1:22:05

6+ y ago1:22:05

1:22:05

Is golf going into meltdown or are we just having a rough patch because of the new rules? Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri delve into the seemingly weekly rules snafus in the professional game while also touching on the 'enhanced' rough we can expect at the 2021 Open at St Andrews and what might happen if the pro game made its own rule…

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SOG Ep 089: Saudi Arabia, Hao Tong Li and Augusta National 1:35:41

6+ y ago1:35:41

1:35:41

The storm over the European Tour's visit to Saudi Arabia is only intensifying but it's not the only controversy bubbling in golf. There is still lots of disquiet over the penalising of Hao Tong Li in Dubai as well as discussion about Lucas Herbert's explanation of his actions in removing loose impediments with his club in wasteland at the same even…

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