Mark and Carl here to talk about golf as always and are pleased to welcome to the Pod Cast, Jake Taylor a talented player from the EDGA Tour and England Golf Ambassador, to talk with him about his journey has been unto now and his ambitions and goals for his game in the future.

Mark and Carl discuss the difficult topic of how open the game is to change, has it changed, are clubs and club members welcoming to new players or does snobbery still exist based around ability and status. also chatting about last weeks Phoenix Open at the Stadium Course and how that tournament is developing, could its controversial Stadium Hole and the behaviour of the fans when players are playing become something that we see coming more and more as the professional game moves forward.

Following Justins win in America, and his incredible achievement of leading from beginning to end with some absolutely incredible golf played, Mark and Carl discuss if this could be his year for another major. also some chat about the players coming back from the Liv tour along with the normal distractions as they chat about their passion GOLF!!!

Mark and Carl talk about what's been happening in the golfing world and finish with a tip from Mark to help you focus your practice to see progress on the golf course

Mark and Carl discuss, Brookes coming back to the tour is it fair to let him straight back in, Tiger will he try for his 83rd victory this year to secure the record, Ryder Cup Accommodation 2027, Tiger joining the Senior Tour what could happen if he does, We are doing the Hundred Hole challenge again this year at Stockwood Park and are looking for golfers to join the team.

Mark and Carl talk about golf, the prices for the Ryder Cup next year, Carl can't resist a quick chat about the handicapping system, and somewhere Mark does mention the Americans listen and enjoy as everything comes to an end in 2025 and winter golf takes over the UK fairways.

Mark and Carl talk over events in the golfing world and debate over the need for new equipment from manufacturers, the question does much change when a new club appears to replace the one you brought 6 months ago that was marketed as the best, but is now old stock.

Mark and Carl discuss the Race to Dubai, Rory's amazing performance to end a fantastic season and Fitzpatrick's great finish, then they discuss the handicapping system and is it actually fair to low handicap players in the Staple-ford and Match Play formats of play.