The Yardage Book Podcast Charlie Mercer

Hello, and welcome back! I'm really excited to share this weeks interview with Clyde Johnson. Clyde is a Golf Course architect who has worked on courses such as Titrangi, Tara Iti, and Te Arai North in NZ, and many others around the world such as St Patrick's Links and Woodhall Spa. I really enjoyed chatting with Clyde about his time working in NZ and we also discuss what lies beyond the horizon for his career moving forwards. Enjoy!

Hello and Welcome back! I'm really excited to share this week's interview with Erik Anders Lang. Who had an amazing visit to NZ in 2019, and shot some pretty incredible videos at some of our best courses. I had a blast chatting with Erik and I hope you all enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode! This week I was fortunate enough to talk with Mike Clayton. Mike is an ex-tour professional, and current golf course architect. We talked about his memories and impressions of playing golf in NZ, and talked in detail about 7 Mile Beach and what Mike's expectations on how 7 Mile, and how it will change the golfing landscape in Tasmania. Crack into it!!

Welcome Back! Have a great interview lined up this week with Simon Holt. Simon is the former CEO of Top100 golf courses, and has recently taken up a leadership position at 8AM Golf, heading up there golf tourism division. He was also the first Brit to play every course in the top 100. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to Simon about his time playing Golf in NZ, and found his thoughts on our golfing landscape to be particularly insightful. Enjoy!

Welcome Back! Really excited to share this Episode with Leo Barber (GM and Superintendent at Paraparaumu Beach GC) , who has recently got back from an amazing trip to the Masters. It was fascinating hearing Leo's take on Augusta, the spectator experience, and how the tournament unfolded. Get amongst!

Welcome back! Really excited to share my recent conversation with Steve MacDonald. Steve has had a fascinating career in golf so far. He has been the Caddy Master at Tara Iti Golf club, as well as holding a long term caddying role at National Golf Links of America. Steve had many fantastic stories about his career in golf, and gave some amazing insight into what makes a good caddy, and the challenge of setting up the biggest caddying programme in NZ. Enjoy!