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An excellent question from wolfpacker Evan in todays Monday Mini. Evan is a touch fatigued with golf, which can happen, and whilst he loves the game he's interested to know if this ever happened to Nick and Mark, particularly when they were on the tour.

Before we get into that we start with Evan's other question, which is a bit of a cheeky one - but worth a shot...

Onto the fatigue question. How did Nick and Mark manage both physical and mental fatigue as pros? Nick gives some amusing insights into the result of continual travel and mental fatigue, and how it manifested, and how he handled it. Mark had similar experiences, but also talks about how he handles it now as a social golfer, and gives a few tips for Evan to consider.

Timely question because Rory McIlroy talked about this issue, sort of, recently and we discuss Rory's perspective, and Nick and Mark talk through how different pros taper, prepare, for majors in different ways which is, in part, designed to manage fatigue and ensure the most relevant preparation for them.

Great question from Evan, thanks for shooting it through....happy Monday !!

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Friday Feedback show today and this is a bit exciting as we draw the winner of our trip to play The Cliffs at Kangaroo Island - huge thanks to Titliest and The Cliffs for the prize, it's been a ripper competition and we are excited to draw the winner live on the show after the turn.

First to some feedback.

02:00Huge reaction to last weeks Friday Feedback show where Mark Allen said that he believed the evidence was clear that Gary Player, at times, was a bit loose with the rules. We had loads of feedback, and we run through a few today, including one from a Tour Pro, and another from a wolfpacker defending Gary and having a crack at Nick and Mark.
04:00Mark brings up Monty and the velcro glove story, and we explore with Mark whether we might get Monty on the show....and Nick reveals an interesting insight into Monty, and a possible way to get him on. Intriguing.
06:00We hear a story from a Tour Pro about Gary Player's 'lack of integrity' (the pros words not ours)
07:00Should serious golf pros need a serious haircut? Mark tells the story of one who did, and if getting a serious haircut worked?
09:00Discuss the 'big three players to grow the game'
10:00Nick does his Gary Player impersonation. Under sufferance it should be said.
11:00And wolfpacker Matty has a question about putting, he's having some issues. Mark chats about a putting tool that he loves and he feels may help Matty. A detailed chat about putters.

After the turn....

18:00We review our finalists to play The Cliffs at Kangaroo Island with Mark and course designer Darius Oliver, including return flights, transfers, meals, 18 holes, accomodation.
20:00We draw the winner live on the show, a 1 in 8 chance isn't too bad!

And thanks again to Nick, Tim and Brodie at Titleist, and to Emma, Darius, Sam and Rachel from The Cliffs. If you haven't seen the pics of the course it is stunning. Visit their website here.

And that's our Friday Feedback show, have a cracking weekend !!

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Massive show today, one of our longest ever in fact. Could be due to great content, could be due to us just banging on about stuff....you're better placed to decide than us...hopefully the former.

Onto the show!

01:00How great was the Solheim Cup, and the course was brilliant. Mark didn't see too much, Nick saw plenty.
02:00Great to see the European Women win
04:00Nick on why he feels a connection to the European players
06:00Nick does his Seve impersonation. Is it good? You tell us.
07:00Great final putts in Solheim Cups
08:00Great courses help make great events.
09:00Royal Dornoch - how incredible is the course - new to the bucket list for Mark, always has been for Nick.
10:00Mark talks about why, in his view, America is so dominant in team golf
13:00Nick talks about the US College system and it's benefit on emerging young golfers
15:00Amateur tournaments in Australia - and the Matchplay argument
16:00Nick and Mark's Wagga trip last week - did Nick get another hole in one ?
17:00Nick and Mark talk about country golf clubs being a community hub and the great work they do.
22:30Our Hostplus Plus for Golf this week is awarded to the Wagga Wagga Country Club
24:00A great BMW Touch of Class - Shane Lowry's performance in the wind in Ireland, a massive win.
25:00Nick talks about how to play in windy conditions
27:00More on Shane Lowry's win
28:00Mark asks Nick about the difference in winds around the world - warm winds vs cold winds
30:00What golfers often don't understand about wind, according to Mark
32:00Nick talks about why the quality of your strike matters so much on windy days

After the turn:

34:00It's a LIV free ep today, Nick and Mark explain why.
35:00Top 5 for Betr, the Top 5 'weeds' in golf that Mark reckons need to be pulled out: targets include caddies, weeds (ironically) on golf courses, slow play, rakes, clothing (worn by pros)
38:00Nick has been sent a fascinating stat being measured by the Korn Ferry tour to do with slow play.
44:00Why is Nick disappointed about one aspect of Marks Top 5 list?
44:30Mark has a theory on gimmes and why some people are so against them
46:00Nick runs through the global result highlights
47:00What did Shane Lowry's caddy say to him on the 15th hole on Sunday, and why do Nick and Mark love it?
51:00Feedback - great courses and the difference they make.
52:00Moore Park
56:00Suggestions for the prototype golfer, a couple of players wolfpackers feel were missed
58:00Lowry having a crack at a spectator
58:00What was Nick and Marks record in playoffs - how did they go?
59:00The famous Seve shot over the wall, a piece of info is picked up on that we neglected to mention last week.
1:01:00And a great Masterclass from Nick, for the Golf Clearance Outlet, on tricky lies around the greens, and why widening your stance will help.

Phew, big show! Thanks for being part of the Talk Birdie fam!

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A Monday Mini today and we start with 'fashion chat'. Apparently Mark is considering applying for an extra role in Devil Wears Prada 3, so he's getting up to speed on fashion, colours etc....or so it appears.

Onto the Mini ! Message from golf pro Pete Townsend who firstly, asks after Marks health given his challenges with cancer over recent years (it's in a good place btw), and then asks a few questions about golf course architecture. Specifically, what are some of the great course redesigns in Australia, and what are some that are less so - and why. Further, Pete goes on to as whether when a course is being redesigned is there a responsibility to remain true to the original architects vision for that course, or is a complete overhaul warranted at times.

Excellent questions, and Nick and Mark discuss multiple courses that have had redesigns: Victoria, Huntingdale, NSW, Royal Queensland, The Lakes, Mount Lawley, Commonwealth.

Then....similar to fashion-gate from earlier in the show, Mark talks us down a rabbit hole by comparing golf course redesigns to Hollywood movie stars....we kid you not. There is no link too tenuous for Mark Allen to make sometimes.

And then Nick, wisely, gets us back on track by noting the role of golf course committees in protecting and nurturing the legacy of their course.

Happy Monday !

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Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;
The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;
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Friday Feedback pod today, and one that might possibly be a touch controversial around a discussion about a certain legendary South African golfer....more on that shortly.

02:00 Feedback on other countries, in addition to Norway, that require a golf license.
04:00 Ryder cup / Presidents Cup discussion.
05:00 Should the Presidents Cups be a mixed event with women and men?
07:00 Snedeker made some interesting comments about Cantlay's opponents....what do Nick and Mark think of them?
08:00 A question from a wolfpacker who is in the market for a set of clubs for his young daughter who wants to learn to play golf.

After the turn:

12:00 We put our final person in the draw to win a trip to play The Cliffs at Kangaroo Island....Nick will draw the winner at random from the 8 entrants next week on the show.
14:00 Mark tells the story of where Gary Player got his famous 'leg kick in the air' move from.
15:00 And then....a question for Mark from a wolfpacker.....did Gary Player cheat in a major that he won? We look at the evidence and Mark gives his verdict on whether Gary was a cheat or not.
17:00 Lots of feedback on our chat about Sir Nick Faldo last week, and we have a look at a few of his swings and discuss them.
21:00 Nick gets a whack from a wolfpacker....does he accept it or push back?
21:30 And a story from a Talk Birdie follower who met Faldo at the Australian masters, and said he was great, but said another golfer he met was more memorable, and he explains why.
24:00 Nick and Mark share some Faldo stories.
24:00 And we wrap with a comment from Travis who has just ordered both of Gary Lisbon's coffee table books - they are stunning, visit Gary's website here to have a look.

Thanks for the feedback, keep it coming, and have a cracking weekend !!
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Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;
The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;
And Southern Golf Club.
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