Talk Birdie To Me Nick O'Hern & Mark Allen

This is a cracking bonus podcast, Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen chat with one of the worlds leading golf coaches, Jonathan Yarwood from New York. And the pod gets off to an unexpected start when Jonathan reveals that when he was younger he wanted to be Mark Allen, he explains why. We originally thought he was ripping the piss, but no it turns out to be true!
Jonathan has coached some of the worlds great players - Michael Campbell, Nelly Korda, Jessie Korda - to name a few, and he tells us about working with each of those and some of the areas of their respective games that he was tasked with helping address.
He also talks about how the internet has both assisted in developing golfers, but at the same time causes problems as it can validate almost anything you want to believe. Jonathan talks about the role technology plays in his coaching and says that, ironically, he uses technology to get less technical.
Jonathan explains his theory of 'Search / Improve' and why it can be dangerous for golf pros.
He also talks about some of the work he does with Paige Spiranac, commenting that she is an excellent golfer, Nick agrees.
And in great news, if you'd like Jonathan to have a look at your swing, he's happy to do so (a cost involved, but a very reasonable one), you can find him on Skillest here, or visit Jonathan's website here. He comes highly recommended by both Nick and Mark.
A big thanks to our Talk Birdie partners:

PING, they'll help you play your best, you can see your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;the new watchMynumbers app, the most powerful data based golf app in the world, download from the App Store ;and the Golf Clearance Outlet, great prices on the best gear. See them in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, or online here.
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A bonus pod this week, we've been getting so many questions from you that we can't fit them all in the weekly podcast, so from time to time we'll do a bonus pod ripping through a few questions.
Some great questions on this bonus Q&A pod.

Steve asks about what are the essential aids for a practice session.
Ry, Greg and Joe each have a comment, and in Joe's case a question regarding Tigers lifetime exemption. None of the three are fans.
Voicemail from Fehan on Lexi Thompson and what comes next for her.
Jake loved the US Open and has a 3-part question for Nick and Mark regarding Bryson and Rory.
Alex played the Palmer Course at Coolum last week and saw Nick's name on the honour board at Coolum, he has a question about that tournament for Nick.
Keep the feedback and questions and comments coming, we love it.
A big thanks to our Talk Birdie partners:

PING, they'll help you play your best, you can see your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;the new watchMynumbers app, the most powerful data based golf app in the world, download from the App Store ;and the Golf Clearance Outlet, great prices on the best gear. See them in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, or online here.
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Another fun show today, we start with a chat about the LPGA tournament at Sahalee in Washington at the weekend, fantastic win for Amy Yang - she has waited a long time for this and it was wonderful to see. Tough final couple of holes, but she got there! And Nick O'Hern claims Amy as an honorary Aussie, find out why on the pod.
Mark loved the tournament, but hated one thing about it. And it had to with nature. Speaking of nature, we talk about the protestors at The Travellers event in Connecticut. Didn't slow Scheffler down though who went on to win in a playoff. He's on fire.
Nick and Mark discuss the rumours that there is an Australian Open announcement coming this week sometime. Might just be rumours, but there seems to be movement at Australian Golf Headquarters. Fingers crossed!
Mark gives us a fun Top 5 today, unless you're a player listed. It's the Top 5 'slumps' in professional golf. His number one is a current golfer on the pro tour.
Plenty of feedback this week, including a whack from a pod listener who says Nick and Mark are 'out of touch'. Ouch. Why? We discuss on the pod, and would your feedback on the specific reason why the boys have been whacked. And in fact we've got plenty of feedback we couldn't get to, so we'll do another bonus Q&A pod later in the week with a few more of your questions for the boys - keep them coming.
Fantastic PING global results this week from Nick, lots of action all over the world, and he runs through some of the key results. And then we have a voicemail question from Chris for Nick about one of the holes in Isleworth, Florida, where Nick lived for 13-years as a pro.
A great Masterclass from Nick thanks to the team at the watchMynumbers app - this week inspired by the winner of the LPGA tournament at the weekend, Amy Yang, about the rhythm in her swing, which Nick says is very impressive.
And we're working on a bonus pod this week with super coach Jonathon Yarwood from the US. Aiming for friday. He's a gun and we're looking forward to a good chat with him if the timing works.
A big thanks to our Talk Birdie partners:

PING, they'll help you play your best, you can see your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;the new watchMynumbers app, the most powerful data based golf app in the world, download from the App Store ;and the Golf Clearance Outlet, great prices on the best gear. See them in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, or online here.
Subscribe to never miss a Talk Birdie To Me ep. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, send a voicemail here, and see our Masterclass videos on YouTube here.

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Following the US Open, and Nick and Mark's discussion on Tuesdays podcast, Glenn from Echuca had some thoughts on Rory's putting and left us a voicemail.
If you want to leave a voicemail - it's easy, head to our website here on your mobile or computer, hit the record button, tell us who you are, where you're from, where you play your golf, and leave your message. Couldn't be easier, you'll be done in 60-seconds.
We're here each week with the great support of PING, see your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting. Just like they have with Nick O'Hern, PING will help you play your best. And the Golf Clearance Outlet, great prices on the best gear. See them instore in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, or online here. And watchMynumbers, the powerful data-based golf app in the world - play smarter by using data. Download from the AppStore or GooglePlay.
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What a US Open, absolutely riveting. There were celebrations, heartbreak, twists and turns, and Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen run the ruler across it all today on the Talk Birdie To Me podcast.
In fact the first half of the pod is pretty much all US Open. Nick and Mark start by discussing Rory's use of the 7 iron on the 15th hole, and that this was where it started going wrong. They make the comment, which they've said many times before, that Rory has the wrong caddie, and that there is no way that a competent and experienced caddie would have allowed a 7 iron in that situation, and that decision cost Rory the tournament. Both Nick and Mark felt 'sick' after Rory's final putt on 18.
Nick and Mark run through some moments in the tournament for Bryson and Rory. Mark says Brysons iron play was exceptional, and he runs through his stats from the tournament. Nick remains concerned about the number of looks that Rory is taking and says he must cut them down.
Mark watched the video of Johnson Wagner after the tournament, when Bryson came down whilst he was filming. Brilliant. He explains what happened as Nick hadn't seen it. If you haven't, you can see it here, it's a ripper.
Scottie Scheffler had a tough day at the office, we discuss and look at some of his key stats. Mark was impressed with what he saw of low amateur winner Neil Shipley, and reckons he is great fun to watch.
Back to Rory, can he win again? Can he come back? Mark has some interesting stats from US journo Rob Lusetich on the age that previous icons won their final major.
After the turn, inspired by the US Open, Nick counts down his Top 5 notable missed putts in majors, and we found out what Nick and Marks most notable missed putt in their careers were. And we have a voicemail from former tour pro Scotty Laycock adding some info to what happened at the infamous 2002 Australian Open.
Plenty of golf around the world that Nick covers off in the PING global results today, and then we hook into some feedback. No whacks this week! But we're sure more will come. And the hotline rings - it's Mark from Nudgee in Queensland who has a question for Nick and Mark about Rory's putting in the US Open.
Masterclass this week from Mark on 'pressure putting' with some excellent advice from both Nick and Mark. And we wrap with some whispers we're hearing about the Australian Open. Fingers crossed.
A big thanks to our Talk Birdie partners:

PING, they'll help you play your best, you can see your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;the new watchMynumbers app, the most powerful data based golf app in the world, download from the App Store ;and the Golf Clearance Outlet, great prices on the best gear. See them in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, or online here.
Subscribe to never miss a Talk Birdie To Me ep. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, send a voicemail here, and see our Masterclass videos on YouTube here.

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A bonus pod this week, we've been getting so many questions from you that we can't fit them all in the weekly podcast, so from time to time we'll do a bonus pod ripping through a few questions.
Seven questions on this bonus Q&A pod.

Peter asks for an update on the development of 7 Mile Beach Golf Club in Hobart.
Paul wants to find out what reasonable green fees are on public courses, he reckons he's paying a bit much at the moment.
Darren has a scenario that he puts to Nick and Mark involving Scottie Scheffler vs a 15 Handicapper.
Matt from Barwon Heads has a whack for Nick, we read it out, and Nick responds.
Scott asks the boys about how Brett Coletta and Daniel Gale would be preparing for the DP World Tour
Steve, our mate at Rich Rivers Golf Club, has a question on tight driving holes.
And we wrap with a suggestion for a guest for the pod from KR. Marko likes this one.
Keep the feedback and questions and comments coming, we love it.
A big thanks to our Talk Birdie partners:

PING, they'll help you play your best, you can see your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;the new watchMynumbers app, the most powerful data based golf app in the world, download from the App Store ;and the Golf Clearance Outlet, great prices on the best gear. See them in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, or online here.
Subscribe to never miss a Talk Birdie To Me ep. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, send a voicemail here, and see our Masterclass videos on YouTube here.

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