The Yardage Book Podcast

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

  1. OCT 26

    Ceta Homes Invitational Recap Ft Mitch Powell and Mark Jurgeleit

    We are back! Mitch and I are back to review a pretty amazing trip away to Te Arai Links where we were fortunate to cover the Ceta Homes Invitational. Josh Geary clinched the title with rounds of 61 and 70 to edge out Nick Coxon by a single shot. It was great to chat with tournament founder Mark Jurgeleit on the back end to get his thoughts on a pretty amazing week.  Enjoy

    39 min

  2. OCT 9

    Mark Jurgeleit and Josh Longney preview the Ceta Homes Invitational at Te Arai Links

    Welcome back! It was awesome to chat recently with the founders of Big Scope Events; Mark Jurgeleit and Josh Longney. It was great to preview the Ceta Homes Invitational at Te Arai Links which takes place next week on the 13th and 14th of October. This will be the first of a series of Pro-Ams across NZ under the Big Scope umbrella. We are also thrilled to announce that The Yardage Book will be onsite to cover the event next week and we are excited to share some awesome content at 2 of the best courses in the world. Enjoy

    34 min

  3. OCT 5

    Taco Golf (AKA Tae Koh) chats playing career, the yips, swing impressions and more

    Welcome Back! It was a real pleasure to chat with Taco Golf (Tae Koh) this weekend and chat all things YouTube golf, his early amateur days, favourite courses, the yips, and much more! Check out Taco's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/@tacogolf

    40 min

  4. OCT 1

    Nelson golf trip recap and checking in with Mitch Powell

    Welcome back! A few weeks between pods, but we are back in action! It was great to chat with Mitch recently to unpack my recent golf-trip to the Nelson region, and to discuss Mitch's recent trip overseas where he played courses such as Ballyliffin, Doonbeg, Ganton and more! We also touched on the historic Ryder Cup that concluded earlier this week. Enjoy!

    1h 5m

  5. SEP 8

    Sam Keats and Jordan Burgess talk preparing major championship venues

    Hello and welcome back! It was a real privilege to be invited to the recent Wellington Turf Managers Association seminar to interview Sam Keats and Jordan Burgess on their recent experiences overseas. Sam is the Royal Wellington Superintendent and was recently on the team to prepare Royal Portrush for this year's Open Championship. Jordan is also a member of the Royal Wellington agronomy team, and was part of the crew responsible for preparing Oakmont for the latest edition of the US Open. It was fascinating to unpack these experiences and how both Sam and Jordan will take these learnings for the preparation of the upcoming Ladies Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, which is to be held at Royal Wellington this coming summer.

    33 min

  6. AUG 31

    Cam Jones Talks Career, Coaching and Content

    Welcome Back! It was a pleasure to sit down with Cam Jones recently to chat about his fascinating career in golf. Cam is a PGA professional, having notably won the 2013 NZ Stroke-Play Championship at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club. In more recent years Cam has transitioned his focus into coaching, and is now on the coaching staff at Muriwai GC in Auckland. Cam has also cut his teeth on some golf content creation, with awesome projects such as this year's NZ Amateur at Titirangi Golf Club and the Taupo invitational at Wairakei International.  Below is a link to Cam's website: https://www.camjonesgolf.com

    51 min

  7. AUG 10

    Geoff Saunders on his latest book with Ian Baker-Finch and more

    Hello and welcome back! It was a pleasure to chat with Geoff Saunders recently to discuss Geoff's fascinating life in golf and his latest book "To Hell And Back" an authorised biography of Ian Baker-Finch. Geoff also chatted about his successful amateur career which included his winning of the Bledisloe Cup for the low amateur at the NZ Open, and also about writing his previous authorised biography of Sir Bob Charles. Enjoy!

    54 min

  8. JUL 27

    Mike Worsfold talks his career and position at Cypress Point

    Hello and Welcome back! It was a privilege to chat recently with Mike Worsfold. Who is a Kiwi, currently working as the Assistant Superintendent at Cypress Point. Mike talks us through his amazing career so far, including his work at The Hills, St Andrews, Pine Valley and Cypress Point. Mike gave great insight on the drive, determination and long hours required to work at some of the most revered courses in the world. Mike spoke about the upcoming Walker Cup, the first at Cypress since the 1981 edition, and what the lead up to the competition has looked like.  Enjoy

    44 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Yardage Book Podcast
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