The Yardage Book Podcast

Charlie Mercer
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Having meaningful conversations in the world of golf - focused primarily on New Zealand 

  1. 4D AGO

    Brendan Allen Talks Constructing Douglas Links And His Incredible Career

    Hello and welcome back! It was a pleasure to sit down in person with Brendan Allen who is currently Head of Construction at Douglas Links, which is a new golf course being built about 15 minutes north Otaki on the Kapiti Coast. Douglas Links has had several road blocks but is now fully into the construction phase and sits on a sensational site. It is the brainchild of XERO co-founder Hamish Edwards and has been routed by course architect Darius Oliver. Brendan talks about the origins of the project, and his career up to this point which has included roles at The Hills GC and Royal Auckland (now Royal Auckland and The Grange. Enjoy!

    51 min

  2. JAN 11

    Ryan Fox on The Golf Courses of New Zealand, Course Records and More

    Welcome back! Really excited to share our first episode of 2026 with New Zealand's top male golfer Ryan Fox. Ryan is fresh off a career season on the PGA Tour, with 2 fantastic playoff wins. We chatted about his early memories of the Auckland golf-course scene, his home base at Royal Auckland and the Grange GC, and his ambassador role with Te Arai Links. We covered Ryan's many course records around NZ, recent events at home and his 3 dream memberships.  This episode will be available in full on our Youtube channel so please check that out at:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheYBNZ Enjoy!

    1h 18m

  3. 12/21/2025

    Sean Towndrow on the pursuit of playing every course in NZ, beating Jon Rahm and more!

    Welcome Back! It was awesome to chat with Sean Towndrow, who is a professional golfer and the driving force behind Yes Life Golf. Sean is on the mission of playing every golf course in NZ, and has already ticked off 57! Sean had a stellar amateur career in the north of England, having made the semi-final of the British Amateur in 2014 including a victory over Jon Rahm on the way. Enjoy  Check out Yes Life Golf below: https://www.yeslifegolf.com/ https://youtube.com/@yeslifegolf?si=lSag1zCiCB9KTH4M

    39 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    Bryce Casey On His Love For Golf, Titirangi GC, and Previews Chasing The Fox

    Welcome back! It was a privilege to chat to Bryce Casey last week to discuss his upcoming participation in Chasing The Fox as part of Team Media. Which is being held later this week at Royal Auckland and The Grange GC. Bryce gave some awesome insight into how he got into golf, life as a member of Titirangi GC and what it was like to play along Ryan Fox recently on the famed Alister MacKenzie layout. Enjoy

    44 min

  5. 12/07/2025

    Reacting to the latest top 100 list and trip down south with Mitch Powell

    Welcome Back! It was great to catch up with Mitch Powell earlier in the week to react to the latest Golf.com top 100 list and on the back end we talked through my recent visits to Otago GC, Chilsholm Links, Roxburgh GC, Jack's Point and The Hills. Enjoy

    53 min

  6. 11/23/2025

    From Palmy to Pasatiempo - Billy Burnley's Amazing Career in Turf

    Hello and welcome back! It was fantastic to chat recently with Billy Burnley who is currently an Assistant Superintendent at famed Pasatiempo Golf Club in California.  With stints at Manawatu GC, Northland GC, Cypress Point, Lake Nona and Te Arai Links. It was great learn about Billy's progression in the turf industry and many of the learnings he has taken along the way.  Enjoy

    1h 6m

  7. 11/16/2025

    Jim Rohrstaff talks the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship coming to Te Arai Links and more!

    Welcome Back! It was a privilege to sit down with Jim Rohrstaff to discuss the amazing announcement that the South Course at Te Arai Links will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship next year. Jim talked us through the background behind the announcement, tournament logistics and course set-up. Jim also gave us an update on The Hills redevelopment, Rory McIlroy's visit to NZ last year, and one of the most remarkable hole in one story's ever told. Enjoy

    59 min

  8. 11/09/2025

    Architecture Spotlight: Paraparaumu Beach with Michael Goldstein and Leo Barber

    Hello and Welcome Back. Really excited to share a new series we have been brainstorming over recent weeks. Architecture Spotlight. Which will be an exploration of the architectural history and principles of our most prominent New Zealand courses. Joining me throughout the whole series will be Michael Goldstein. Michael is a previous pod guest, Tournament Director of the NZ Open, and is extremely well travelled. Having previously played 365 different courses in a year. This episode focuses on Paraparaumu Beach GC and former GM and Superintendent Leo Barber joins us to unpack this iconic course on the Kapiti Coast. Enjoy  Full Podcast episode available on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheYBNZ

    1h 21m
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Having meaningful conversations in the world of golf - focused primarily on New Zealand 

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  • Creator
    Charlie Mercer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Yardage Book Podcast
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