Ep76: The Olympics, Lydia Ko, Vale Chi Chi: Plus the History of his Sword Dance

A huge week in golf, plenty of great things to discuss, and some sad news with the passing of Chi-Chi Rodríguez, a true legend of the game. Nick and Mark chat about his wonderful legacy, and we hear where the 'sword dance' came from, a great story.

To the Olympics. We loved it. And whilst Nick and Mark have mixed feelings about golf in the Olympics, the gold medal win from Lydia Ko was undeniably special. We chat about Lydia and the win, and how Hannah Green nearly was in play for a bronze. Is the format right for the Olympics? Nick and Mark think it isn't and discuss. And if golf is in the Olympics, why is it not in the Paralympics? We all think it should be. And we discuss Raygun. Oh dear.

Nick has some stats that he has read in Australian Golf Digest, they're stats from the 'average' player on tour and are fascinating.

Mark starts banging on about rakes again. We decide to settle once and for all whether we should do Mark's idea of a bonus pod on rakes with a poll. Fingers crossed you vote no. After the turn, Nick gets in the rake mood and tells a story about rakes.

Top 5 today from Nick and inspired by Lydia Ko, the Top 5 New Zealand golfers of all time. Leads to a very funny story from Mark about Frank Nobilo.

We call a member of the pod Wolfpack, Fox, who has a great story to share with Nick and Mark - it's a cracker. Then Fox goes and ruins it by complimenting Mark on his recent jokes. Come on Fox, you're better than that.

A big PING global results from Nick, plenty of feedback this week, and a cracking 'Lydia Ko' inspired masterclass from Mark.

We end the show talking about a charity golf day in Grafton, raising money for 'Our Kids' who support local hospitals in the region. If you're in the area, all the info here.

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