127 episodes

State of the Game was one of the first golf podcasts to hit the internet and remains one of the most respected. Hosted by Rod Morri and boasting two of the game's most important voices in co-hosts Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford, State of the Game is the go to podcast for untainted and unfiltered analysis of the game at every level. If you're looking for swing tips and gear reviews you've come to the wrong place but for thoughtful discussion about the big issues facing the game you'll find this a comfortable home.

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State of the Game was one of the first golf podcasts to hit the internet and remains one of the most respected. Hosted by Rod Morri and boasting two of the game's most important voices in co-hosts Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford, State of the Game is the go to podcast for untainted and unfiltered analysis of the game at every level. If you're looking for swing tips and gear reviews you've come to the wrong place but for thoughtful discussion about the big issues facing the game you'll find this a comfortable home.

    SOG 127: WTF Is Going On?

    SOG 127: WTF Is Going On?

    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 most intriguing US Open coming up at the Georgee Thomas designed LACC next week plus the release of co host Geoff Shackelford's latest book.

    • 1 hr 57 min
    SOG 126: Grab A Drink Because This One Is All About The Ball

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

    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.

    • 1 hr 28 min
    SOG 125: It's Been A While

    SOG 125: It's Been A While

    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 update and plenty more as well. There's also some chat about Geoff's upcoming book Golf Architecture For Normal People which you can pre order at the links below.


    Pre order the new Geoff Shackelford book in the US at Amazon and in Australia at Booktopia.

    • 1 hr 48 min
    SOG 124: Seven Mile Beach Update

    SOG 124: Seven Mile Beach Update

    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 drinking game Ep 124 will be disappointing...you can leave the bottle opener in the drawer as there's not a single mention of distance (or even LIV Golf!)

    • 1 hr 24 min
    SOG 123: The Open with Matt Griffin

    SOG 123: The Open with Matt Griffin

    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.

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

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

    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.

    • 1 hr 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
53 Ratings

53 Ratings

gazstaf ,

Thought Provoking

Absolutely love this, keep up the good work🏌️‍♀️

LukeDaws ,

Must Listen

Big fan of the iSeek Golf Podcast and found State of the Game as a result.

Excellent content and a must listen for any golf lover.

Gieusahaggis ,

Interesting

Good content but there needs to be a ban on people who say 'you know' 5 times in every sentence. It's a habit which can be broken with more awareness.

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