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Ep 140 - The Open Championship 2017 Preview

On the show this week it's the third Major of the year, The 146th Open Championship from Royal Birkdale. We talk about the course, the weather, the skills needed to succeed here and the players teeing it up and their chances.

We also have look back on our time at the Irish Open from Portstewart where we got to experience hitting balls on the range beside the Pros as they warmed up for the final round, before heading out to the course to watch the impressive John Rahm dominate the field. Along with a quick chat on recent wins of the US Women's Open by Sung Hyun Park, The Scottish Open by Rafael Cabrera Bello, The Greenbrier Classic by Xander Schauffele and The John Deere Classic by Bryson DeChambeau.

For a detailed betting analysis of The 146th Open Championship check out the Golf Betting System podcast where Barry joined betting expert Steve Bamford to talk about the course, the event and their picks.

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Ep 139 - Irish Open 2017 Preview

On the show this week the big focus is the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open from Portstewart Golf Links. It's the biggest Irish Open ever in terms of date in the calendar, prestige on the Tour being a Rolex Series event and strenghth of field and we are incredibly excited for it.

We also have a chat about the anchor ban and the rules around it which has gone crazy across golf media this week. The Ladies European Tour is in trouble and we discuss some possible ways they can save the Tour. We have a look back on the winners of last week and then turn our attention to the Irish Open where Rory looks to defend his title.

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Ep 138 - That's How You Celebrate A Win

On the show this week we talk about Titleist's Tour Validation hype machine for their forthcoming 718 release, Spieth's dramatic win and celebration, Rory's putting woes and Tim Rice winning the 107th Irish PGA Championship.

We look back on the BMW International won by Andres Romero with a blistering final round and The Travelers Championship won by Jordan Spieth with extra style points for his celebration. To wrap up we preview The KPMG Women's PGA Championship, The HNA Open de France and The Quicken Loans National.

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Ep 137 - US Open Domination by Koepka

It's the review of the US Open from Erin Hills and the fantastic display of golf by another first time Major winner, Brooks Koepka. We talk about the total control he had of his game, his incredible ball striking and how he went out and grabbed the tournament. We also have a look at those who came close and those who totally tanked on a high variance course that presented a very fair challenge to the field.

We take a little time at the start to talk about our annual trip to play the Pro-Am at Carne Golf Links in Co. Mayo, the new PGA Tour drug system, the break up of one of the great pairs in golf - Phil and Bones, and the stellar success of Irish Amateur World Number 1, Leona Maguire.

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Ep 136 - US Open 2017 Preview

It's US Open week and we're here to preview the 117th edition taking place at Erin Hills Golf Club in Wisconsin. We break down the golf course, an unknown to the vast majority of the field and identify the challenges faced by the players this week, what skills and attribrutes they'll need to put themselves into contention and what they'll need to avoid doing that could ruin their chances and the weather conditions they'll face. We then pull this all together into a few of our fancies for the week as well as talking about the big guns and some fairytale outsiders. It's always one of the most fascinating and story filled tournaments of the year, and this one promises no different.

For a detailed betting analysis of The US Open check out the Golf Betting System podcast where Barry joined betting expert Steve Bamford to talk about the course, the event and their picks.

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Ep 135 - The Players 2017 Preview

On the show this week we talk about Rory signing for TaylorMade and Wild Thing John Daly winning his first tour title in 13 years in taking the Insperity Invitational on the Senior PGA Tour. We have a brief chat about our own games, which were thankfully in calmer conditions this week.

We look back on Citibanamex Lorena Ochoa Matchplay on The LPGA Tour, won by Sei Young Kim, the GolfSixes on The European Tour won by Denmark and The Wells Fargo Championship on The PGA Tour won by Brian Harman with a superb birdie on the final hole.

To wrap up the show we look forward to the Open de Portugal on The European Tour and The Players Championship on The PGA Tour.

For a detailed betting analysis of The Players check out the Golf Betting System podcast where Barry joined Betting Expert Steve Bamford to talk about the event and their picks.

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Ep 134 - I'm Playing a Tournament, I'm Popular

We're back after a week off! On the show this week we talk about the new video rules, the possible ban of green reading materials, Ian Poulter and Brian Gay getting their Tour cards thanks to Gay's investigative work and the controversial Twitter vote for a spot in the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

We look back on The Volunteers of America Texas Shootout Presented by JTBC, The Shenzen International and Volvo China Open on The European Tour and The Valero Texas Open and brilliant team event at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on The PGA Tour.

To wrap up the show we look forward to the Citibanamex Lorena Ochoa Matchplay on The LPGA Tour, the inaugural GolfSixes on The European Tour and The Wells Fargo Championship on The PGA Tour.

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Ep 133 - The Dagger and The Lighthouse

On the show this week we have a chat about Rory's wedding, Lydia Ko firing another caddie and Dustin Johnson's imminent return.

We review the LOTTE Championship, The Trophee Hassan II and the super near miss by Irishman Paul Dunne losing in a playoff to the great comeback story that is Edoardo Molinari and The RBC Heritage from the gorgeous Harbour Town Golf Links was won by Wesley Bryan for his first PGA Tour win in his first season on tour.

To wrap up the show we look forward to the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout on The LPGA Tour, The Shenzen International on The European Tour and The Valero Texas Open on The PGA Tour.

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Ep 132 - The Masters 2017 Review

We've had a few days to absorb a wonderfully entertaining Masters won by Sergio Garcia after a truly enthralling battle with Justin Rose. We give it a shot to get to the bottom of the pivotal points of the week, discuss the great performances and the not so great.

We will be back next week to a more regular format and review the LOTTE Championship, The Trophee Hassan II and The RBC Heritage from the gorgeous Harbour Town Golf Links.

For listeners looking for some more in depth talk about The RBC Heritage, with detailed statistics and analysis, Barry joined Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System for their podcast. Check our Twitter or Steve's @Bamfordgolf for links to the show.

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Ep 131 - The Masters 2017 Preview

It's Masters Week!!! On the show we get very excited about the first Major of the year from the gorgeous Augusta National. A lifetime of memories come flooding back and we try to identify who can and will go well this week and be in the hunt for their own green jacket come Sunday evening.

To kick off, we get more than a little animated discussing the epic rules fiasco at the first Ladies Major of the year, The ANA Inspiration and the heartbreaking loss suffered by Lexi Thompson.

For listeners looking for some more in depth talk, with detailed statistics and analysis, Barry joined Steve Bamford of Golf Betting System for their first podcast. Check our Twitter or Steve's @Bamfordgolf for links to the show.

Have a wonderful week! Thanks for tuning in. Send us a Tweet or email on any topics you'd like to hear on the show.