Ep34: Ryder Cup post analysis, Matchplay Tips, the PGA/LIV schedule

A massive show, so much to discuss - in fact so much so that we don't even have time to play the show opener today. Because we must talk about what we saw in the Ryder Cup, so much to unpack.

Nick and Mark discuss the performances, particularly from the European team who were exceptional. We analyse who stood up and played well and who underperformed. Both Nick and Mark believe that the US team don't feel as strongly about the Ryder Cup as the Europeans, and they explain why.

And Nick outlines some of the moves that they made prior to the tournament which had a major influence on the outcome. There was controversy of course, Mark says that Joe LaCava's behaviour on the course was 'shameful', Nick agrees, but also believes Rory McIllroy probably regrets his reaction in the carpark afterwards.

Plenty to discuss with Patrick Cantlay and 'hat-gate', what about Viktor Hovland's chip shot? And once and for all, we find out how to pronounce Ludvig Aberg's name. And we have a question from Talk Birdie To Me listener Tim on how good the greens looked in Rome, which Nick and Mark discuss.

Nick 'nearly' tells a great story about a 'charitable donation' from a PGA golfer which went, perhaps, to a 'charity' a little closer to home than was expected. Mark finishes the story, very funny.

Mark and Nick discuss the LIV & PGA tour schedule for next year, or at least what we know about it so far.

Mark is angry about a local council proposal considering closing down a local golf course.

We have a voicemail today from Neal in Townsville with a ripping question about matchplay tips. Helpfully, we have a bloke who may have beaten Tiger Woods twice in matchplay, the only person in the world to ever do so, so Neal has come to the right place. And we chat to Steve from the Gold Coast who is passing on a tip he read from Ian Baker-Finch on chipping.

Some great feedback as usual, keep it coming - including a comment today from Nick O’Hern's mum!

We go around the world with the Ping global results, a cracking Top 5 today with Nick counting down the Top 5 golfers who don't wear hats (requested by Franco Caruso), and a masterclass from Mark on the importance of not stopping your swing at impact on the ball.

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