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The Yardage Book Podcast

Charlie Mercer

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

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38:56

Sam Pinfold talks his career in caddying.

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2024/09/08

Really excited to share this week's episode with Sam Pinfold. Sam is the long-time caddie of 2022 Open Champion, Cameron Smith. It was great to chat with Sam on how he started his career, how he started caddying for Cam, his memories of the 2022 Open and much more. Enjoy!

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47:14

Gary Lisbon on his career, golf in NZ, Australia and...

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2024/09/01

Really Excited to share this weeks episode with world-renowned golf-course photographer, Gary Lisbon. Gary shared his thoughts on his time working with courses in NZ, Australia and around the world. He discussed the impact on drone photography, his latest book (Great Golf Courses of the World) and more!Link to Gary's website: https://www.golfphotos.com.au/Link to Gary's book: https://www.greatgolfcoursesoftheworld.com/

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41:36

Talking Muriwai Links and more with Superintendent...

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2024/08/25

We are back! I was fortunate enough to sit down with Harry Middleton, who has recently been appointed the Course Superintendent at Muriwai Links. Harry and I chatted about his career so far, the changes he's looking to make at the links, some of his favourite holes and more!

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120:49

Unpacking "Sweet Spot" with co-author Michael Donaldson

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2024/08/18

Hello and welcome back! I was fortunate to chat with Michael Donaldson last week to discuss the new book "Sweet Spot" which is a book he wrote alongside Phil Hamilton showcasing 36 of New Zealand's best and most interesting golf courses from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South. I really enjoyed chatting with Michael about all the things that went into making the book, the selection process, and chatting about NZ's golf landscape as a whole.The book is available from ht...

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35:38

Sam Heung Min on his early life in golf, the yips,...

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2024/08/11

Welcome Back! Really excited to share this week's episode with Sam Heung Min. Sam is a professional golfer, who had a pretty decorated junior and amateur career including taking the under 19 NZ Amateur in 2011. Sam has recently transitioned into content creation alongside Taco, Luke Toomey and Luke Kwon. Sam was open about his struggles with the yips, his professional career, and his favourite golf courses around NZ. Enjoy!

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32:07

Mac Boucher on his time in NZ, Jacks Point, and much...

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2024/08/04

Hello and Welcome Back! I am stoked to share this weeks interview with Mac Boucher. Mac is a former golf professional, content creator and shot shaping genius. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Mac about his time in NZ, favourite courses, his favourite shots to hit and much more. Enjoy

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58:34

Jay Blasi on his amazing trip to New Zealand

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2024/07/28

Welcome back! Stoked to share this weeks episode with Jay Blasi. Jay is a golf course architect based out of California, who came to NZ earlier in 2024 for an amazing golf trip around our North Island. It was great to get Jay's thoughts on our golf here in NZ, and it was great to get a sense of his enthusiasm for New Zealand's golfing landscape. Enjoy!Jay's Website - http://www.jayblasi.com

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49:59

NZ Eclectic 18 - Part 2 - Back 9 - with Mitch Powell

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2024/07/21

We are back! Excited to unpack the back 9 of our eclectic 18 voting with Yardage Book contributor Mitch Powell. We unpack the holes that placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd from holes 10-18, that were voted upon by the listeners and followers of The Yardage Book. We also recapped the process and answered a few listener questions. Enjoy!

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57:16

Michael Campbell reflects on his life in golf, his US...

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2024/07/14

Welcome Back! It was a privilege to talk with Michael Campbell earlier this week. He talked in detail about his humble beginnings in the game, early life on tour, holding the 54-hole lead at the 1995 Open Championship, and he talked in depth about his historic win at Pinehurst to clinch the 2005 US open. Enjoy!

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50:44

Jim Rohrstaff is back to discuss Te Arai Links, the...

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2024/07/07

Welcome Back! I am stoked to have Jim Rohrstaff back on the podcast! Jim is the Managing Director and co-owner of Te Arai Links, and has recently negotiated a new partnership with The Hills GC near Arrowtown. It was great to catch up with Jim to hear about all the latest news at Te Arai links, the details of this new deal and much more! Enjoy

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62:18

Luke Toomey is back to discuss his recent trip to...

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2024/06/30

Welcome Back! Really pleased to have Luke Toomey back on the podcast this week to discuss his recent trip to Australia with Luke Kwon, Taco golf and Sam Heung-Min. Luke and I also discussed his NZ open performance earlier in the year and his transition into coaching and content creation. Get amongst!!

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48:41

NZ Eclectic 18 - Part 1 - Front 9 - with Mitch Powell

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2024/06/23

Welcome back! We have a great episode lined up today, breaking down the voting for the first 9 of our eclectic 18 voting! I was joined by Mitch Powell who has jumped aboard the YB team to help tidy up the socials and talk golf! Enjoy and join us next week for part 2 - The back 9

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53:14

4 Day Weekend Volume 1 - Mat Perry Crafts the perfect...

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2024/06/16

Welcome Back! I'm really excited to debut our new series. '4 Day Weekend' which is looking at the best 4 day/4 course golf trips New Zealand has to offer! To kick things off Mat Perry is running us through the mighty Waikato region. Mat is the founder of Golf in New Zealand which is a golf tourism company aiming to showcase NZ's best courses to international visitors. He is a professional golfer, and notably represented New Zealand in the Eisenhower Trophy. Below is a link to his we...

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37:34

Talking Royal Auckland and the Grange Golf Club with...

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2024/06/09

Hello and Welcome back! Really stoked to share this episode with Ed Chapman - The CEO of Royal Auckland and The Grange GC here in NZ. Ed and I chatted about his career so far, the 3 nines on site, a history of the facility and much more. Crack into it!

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29:42

Talking Millbrook with Mitchell Newport

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2024/06/02

Welcome back to another episode! Really excited to share my recent conversation with Mitchell Newport, Assistant Professional at Millbrook in Queenstown NZ. We chatted about the 2 championship courses on site, a bit about Mitch and how he ended up down at Millbrook and much more - Crack into it!!

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38:00

Talking Wairakei International with owner - Gary Lane

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2024/05/26

Hello and welcome back! Really stoked to be able to share my recent conversation with Gary Lane.Gary is the owner of Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary. He gave some amazing insight into how he came to own the course, how he turned it into a world-leading conservation facility, and much more!Note for the first few minutes I got to some Q+A questions sent in over the week. Interview with Gary starts at 9:14Enjoy!

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45:28

Clyde Johnson Talks His Time in New Zealand

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2024/05/19

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!

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55:07

Erik Anders Lang reminisces on His time in NZ

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2024/05/12

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!

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57:05

Mike Clayton Talks Playing Golf in NZ, 7 Mile Beach,...

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2024/05/05

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55:42

Simon Holt Talks His Golfing Experiences in NZ

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2024/04/28

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