PRESIDENTS CUP PREVIEW With The Godfather of Australian Golf, Mike Clayton | Episode 62

Course Language Podcast

Course Language Podcast

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In the latest episode of Course Language, thanks to Callaway, the guys begin chatting about Lynchy's easy 5-under round at Kingston Heath during the week, leading us into All In The Tips (4:04), where Lynchy gives some advice on how to get back to the present when a few bad shots hit and the mind starts to race.

At (9:33) we introduce our special guest for the week, Mike Clayton. At (12:00) Clayts shares his memories of the Presidents Cup, whether it should become a mixed event (14:53), his opinion of Adam Scott and how incredible it is that he's playing his 12th Presidents Cup (17:49), and his thoughts on Medinah No. 3 (19:40). At (24:23) Clayts discusses how the Internationals can challenge the US side, the difference in how the US play in team events (31:01), and why we aren't seeing as many Aussie golfers at the top of the world rankings as we did in the 2000s (32:41).

At (36:51) Mike gets into his latest course design projects including Royal Perth, and the impact technology has had on golf course design (47:14). At (53:20) Mike reflects on his legacy in Australian golf, how important Peter Thomson was as a mentor, and his hope of seeing the Australian Open played at more venues around the country, including one of his own designs, Seven Mile Beach (58:45).

At (1:00:59) we finish with a classic Course Language Confessional from Clayts, before the guys wrap the show with their tips for the Presidents Cup (1:05:00).

All thanks to Callaway.