The Yardage Book Podcast
Episodes
Previewing 2026/27 Summerset Charles Tour Opener with Dave Mangan
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome Back!We are excited to announce we are working in association with Golf NZ to preview the 2026/27 Summerset Charles Tour season. The...
Mike Cocking Talks The Hills Redevelopment And More
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome Back! It was a pleasure to chat with Mike Cocking recently, who is a Director of golf architecture firm - OCM. OCM are behind the r...
Mark Hooker Talks RAGGC, His Phenomenal Career in Turf, Previews ISPS HANDA Event
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! It was a pleasure to chat with Mark Hooker recently, who is the Director of Agronomy at Royal Auckland and The Grange GC. Mark gave some...
Professional Golf Returns To Paraparaumu: Previewing the NZPGA With Dylan Higgins
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! It was a pleasure to sit down with Dylan Higgins recently to preview this week's NZPGA Championship at Paraparaumu Beach GC. Dylan ...
Dylan Lindstrom Previews the Asia Pacific Women's Amateur Championship
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! It was awesome to sit down and chat with Dylan Lindstrom recently, who is the GM of Royal Wellington Golf Club. Royal Wellington is the ...
Analysing The Top100golfcourses.com NZ Rankings With Matt Wallbank (AKA Kiwi Caddy)
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! It was a pleasure to have Matt Wallbank back on the pod this week to debrief the top100golfcourses.com New Zealand top 50 ranking. Matt ...
Brendan Allen Talks Constructing Douglas Links And His Incredible Career
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back! It was a pleasure to sit down in person with Brendan Allen who is currently Head of Construction at Douglas Links, which is a ...
Ryan Fox on The Golf Courses of New Zealand, Course Records and More
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Really excited to share our first episode of 2026 with New Zealand's top male golfer Ryan Fox. Ryan is fresh off a career season on...
Sean Towndrow on the pursuit of playing every course in NZ, beating Jon Rahm and more!
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back!It was awesome to chat with Sean Towndrow, who is a professional golfer and the driving force behind Yes Life Golf. Sean is on the missio...
Bryce Casey On His Love For Golf, Titirangi GC, and Previews Chasing The Fox
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back!It was a privilege to chat to Bryce Casey last week to discuss his upcoming participation in Chasing The Fox as part of Team Media. Which...
Reacting to the latest top 100 list and trip down south with Mitch Powell
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! It was great to catch up with Mitch Powell earlier in the week to react to the latest Golf.com top 100 list and on the back end we talke...
From Palmy to Pasatiempo - Billy Burnley's Amazing Career in Turf
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back! It was fantastic to chat recently with Billy Burnley who is currently an Assistant Superintendent at famed Pasatiempo Golf Clu...
Jim Rohrstaff talks the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship coming to Te Arai Links and more!
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! It was a privilege to sit down with Jim Rohrstaff to discuss the amazing announcement that the South Course at Te Arai Links will be hos...
Architecture Spotlight: Paraparaumu Beach with Michael Goldstein and Leo Barber
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome Back. Really excited to share a new series we have been brainstorming over recent weeks. Architecture Spotlight. Which will be an ex...
Ceta Homes Invitational Recap Ft Mitch Powell and Mark Jurgeleit
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! Mitch and I are back to review a pretty amazing trip away to Te Arai Links where we were fortunate to cover the Ceta Homes Invitational. ...
Mark Jurgeleit and Josh Longney preview the Ceta Homes Invitational at Te Arai Links
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! It was awesome to chat recently with the founders of Big Scope Events; Mark Jurgeleit and Josh Longney. It was great to preview the Ceta...
Taco Golf (AKA Tae Koh) chats playing career, the yips, swing impressions and more
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! It was a real pleasure to chat with Taco Golf (Tae Koh) this weekend and chat all things YouTube golf, his early amateur days, favourite...
Nelson golf trip recap and checking in with Mitch Powell
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! A few weeks between pods, but we are back in action! It was great to chat with Mitch recently to unpack my recent golf-trip to the Nelso...
Sam Keats and Jordan Burgess talk preparing major championship venues
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back! It was a real privilege to be invited to the recent Wellington Turf Managers Association seminar to interview Sam Keats and Jo...
Cam Jones Talks Career, Coaching and Content
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! It was a pleasure to sit down with Cam Jones recently to chat about his fascinating career in golf. Cam is a PGA professional, having no...
Geoff Saunders on his latest book with Ian Baker-Finch and more
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back! It was a pleasure to chat with Geoff Saunders recently to discuss Geoff's fascinating life in golf and his latest book &q...
Mike Worsfold talks his career and position at Cypress Point
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome back!It was a privilege to chat recently with Mike Worsfold. Who is a Kiwi, currently working as the Assistant Superintendent at Cyp...
Previewing the Open Championship with Luke Toomey
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! It was thrill to sit down with Luke Toomey to preview the upcoming Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Tooms ran through some of the bi...
Steve Williams live at Royal Wellington Golf Club
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back! It was a real pleasure to interview Steve Williams at a live event hosted by Royal Wellington Golf Club to chat mainly about h...
Mike O'Keeffe talks developing kiwi Green-Keepers on the world stage
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! Really excited to share this week's episode with Mike O'Keeffe. Mike runs The Ohio Programme, which is a programme that assist...
Discussing NZ's courses under construction, Top100 Rankings, and more with Mitch Powell
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! After a week off Mitch and I fired up the mics to discuss the major courses in New Zealand under construction at present. We gave our th...
Tron Carter unpacks his recent trip to Tara Iti and Te Arai Links
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! It was a real thrill to chat with Tron Carter from No Laying Up recently to discuss his recent trip to New Zealand. TC gave such amazing...
Ron Chopper debriefs his recent trip to Queenstown
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back! I was fortunate to sit down recently with YouTube golf personality Ron Chopper. Ron is fresh off a trip to Queenstown where he...
Evin Priest discusses "Together We Roared" he co-authored alongside Steve Williams
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! It was a real pleasure to chat with Evin Priest recently to unpack his new book "Together We Roared." A book which he wrote alo...
Ian Baker-Finch on his amazing trip to NZ + masters reaction
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back! It was a real privilege to chat with 1991 Open Champion, Ian Baker-Finch last week and discuss his amazing trip to New Zealand...
Tim Sudmann from Cheeky Golf Club on playing golf everyday until he made 18 pars in a row
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome Back!I was fortunate to chat with Tim Sudmann from Cheeky Golf Club recently about his whirlwind challenge of playing golf everyday ...
Architect John Irving breaks down his amazing work at Te Arai Links and more
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome backWe are back this week and looking to explore golf through a slightly different lens! I was fortunate to chat with John Irving ea...
Discussing the best 4-round golf trips in New Zealand for under $400 with Mitch Powell
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back, and very much continuing on our recent mission of unpacking the grass-roots and club aspects of New Zealand Golf. This week Mitch and I s...
Country Course Chronicles - Unpacking Hokitika GC with Don Hibbs
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! We promised that 2025 would see us diving into the more grass-roots elements of our golfing culture, and I am stoked to share this weeke...
Rick Moe AKA Rick Golfs recaps his recent trip to NZ
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back!I was fortunate to sit down earlier in the week with Rick Moe, AKA Rick Golfs. Rick is one of the most prominent contributors to the golf...
Reece Haspell talks working with Gil Hanse, projects at Royal Sydney and Hogan's Gully
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome Back!I was thrilled to be able to chat with Reece Haspell recently to discuss his pretty remarkable career so far. Reece has been wo...
Previewing the 2025 NZ Open with Mitch Powell. Featuring Cooper Moore
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome Back! We are wading into the unchartered waters of the professional game this week as we preview this week's NZ Open. So many f...
Phil Tataurangi talks everything from winning on the PGA tour to his course design work
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! After a few weeks break we have a very special guest for this weeks pod. Phil Tataurangi was very generous with his time to talk over hi...
Matt Wallbank AKA The Kiwi Caddy breaks down his phenomenal year of golf travel
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! This week I was fortunate to sit down with Matt Wallbank AKA The Kiwi Caddy for an interview breaking down his amazing year of golf trav...
Scott Macpherson unpacks his latest project at Miramar Links and other works in NZ
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! Really excited to share our first interview for the year with Scott Macpherson. Who is a Kiwi Golf Course Architect and Author. He has b...
Previewing 2025 with Mitch Powell
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! We are back to discuss everything that 2025 hopes to offer on the podcast. Mitch and I chat about the courses and topics we are lookin...
Jasper Miners from Top100 Golf Courses recaps his recent trip to New Zealand
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! I was fortunate to recently sit down with Jasper Miners, who is the Content Editor and World Rankings Lead at Top100golfcourses.com - Ja...
Mitch Powell debriefs his trip to Ireland + Our golf travel goals for 2025
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! Was great to have Mitch back on the pod this week to discuss his solo golfing adventure around Ireland earlier this year. Mitch talks us...
Discussing the Top 10 Courses in New Zealand for under a $100 Green Fee - With Phil Hamilton
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome Back! We are digging in to the grass-roots scene this week! I enlisted the help of Phil Hamilton, as we discussed our picks for the ...
Debriefing our trip to Tara Iti and the North Course at Te Arai Links with Mitch Powell
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! Mitch and I were very fortunate to head up to the Mangawhai Heads Region last weekend to play Tara Iti and the North Course at Te Arai L...
Unpacking the 2024 NZ Course Rankings with Panel Co-ordinator Andrew Whiley
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! After the recent Top 40 NZ Golf Course Rankings prompted a lot of discussion from the followers, I was fortunate to discuss the rankings...
Steve Williams on His Career in Caddying, Paraparaumu Beach, and more
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome Back. I'm very excited to share this week's interview with NZ caddying legend, Steve Williams. Steve talked in depth about...
Unpacking the NZ Open with Michael Glading
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! Really excited to share this week's interview with Michael Glading. Michael is the Tournament Director of the NZ open, which contin...
1 Year in Review + Listener Questions
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome Back! Bit of a nostalgic episode this week as we look back at the highlights from Year 1 of the pod. Thanks to everyone who has got ...
2002 NZ Open Deep Dive featuring Allan McKay
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome Back! After a few weeks away on holiday, I am really excited to release this deep dive podcast on the 2002 NZ Open. The 2002 NZ open...
Bonus Episode - Unpacking The Great New Zealand Tee Off with founder - Ollie Bradshaw
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome to a Bonus episode! I was lucky to sit down recently with Ollie Bradshaw, the founder of the Great New Zealand Tee off. The GNTO is ...
Angela Moser on shaping Te Arai Links, restoring Cape Kidnappers and more!
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! We are really excited to share this week's episode with Angela Moser. Angela is part of the team at Renaissance Golf Design and has...
Doug White unpacks his recent trip to Cypress Point Golf Club
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome back! Really excited to have Doug White back on the podcast this week. Doug is the Director of Golf at Titirangi Golf Club, and has ...
Sam Pinfold talks his career in caddying.
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Gary Lisbon on his career, golf in NZ, Australia and more!
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Really Excited to share this weeks episode with world-renowned golf-course photographer, Gary Lisbon. Gary shared his thoughts on his time working wit...
Talking Muriwai Links and more with Superintendent Harry Middleton
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! I was fortunate enough to sit down with Harry Middleton, who has recently been appointed the Course Superintendent at Muriwai Links. Harr...
Unpacking "Sweet Spot" with co-author Michael Donaldson
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wro...
Sam Heung Min on his early life in golf, the yips, content creation and more!
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mac Boucher on his time in NZ, Jacks Point, and much more
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 shapin...
Jay Blasi on his amazing trip to New Zealand
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 202...
NZ Eclectic 18 - Part 2 - Back 9 - with Mitch Powell
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, 2...
Michael Campbell reflects on his life in golf, his US Open win, and more
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Jim Rohrstaff is back to discuss Te Arai Links, the new deal with The Hills and more!
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 nego...
Luke Toomey is back to discuss his recent trip to Aussie, coaching, content creation and more
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
NZ Eclectic 18 - Part 1 - Front 9 - with Mitch Powell
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
4 Day Weekend Volume 1 - Mat Perry Crafts the perfect Waikato Golf Trip
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ze...
Talking Royal Auckland and the Grange Golf Club with CEO Ed Chapman
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Talking Millbrook with Mitchell Newport
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode! Really excited to share my recent conversation with Mitchell Newport, Assistant Professional at Millbrook in Queensto...
Talking Wairakei International with owner - Gary Lane
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Clyde Johnson Talks His Time in New Zealand
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Erik Anders Lang reminisces on His time in NZ
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mike Clayton Talks Playing Golf in NZ, 7 Mile Beach, and more
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode! This week I was fortunate enough to talk with Mike Clayton. Mike is an ex-tour professional, and current golf course ...
Simon Holt Talks His Golfing Experiences in NZ
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! Have a great interview lined up this week with Simon Holt. Simon is the former CEO of Top100 golf courses, and has recently taken up a l...
Leo Barber recaps his Masters Trip
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! Really excited to share this Episode with Leo Barber (GM and Superintendent at Paraparaumu Beach GC) , who has recently got back from an...
The Art of Caddying with Steve MacDonald
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Really excited to share my recent conversation with Steve MacDonald. Steve has had a fascinating career in golf so far. He has been the ...
Luke Kwon Discusses His NZ Content
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back! Really excited to share my recent conversation with Luke Kwon. Luke is currently in the midst of releasing his latest NZ based content w...
Sam Keats and his Career in Green-Keeping
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another Episode! Really excited to share my recent interview with Sam Keats! Sam is the course superintendent at Royal Wellington Gol...
Talking Golf Across the Tasman with Matt Mollica
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode! I am stoked to be able to share my recent conversation with Matt Mollica! Matt is the co-founder of the 'Austr...
Talking Golf with Ben O'Keeffe
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another episode! I was fortunate enough to catch up with Ben O'keeffe lately to chat about his journey into golf, his favourite ...
Michael Wolf Recaps His Amazing New Zealand Trip
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back!! Really excited to share this recent interview with Michael Wolf!Michael is an author, sports agent and golfing history enthusiast. Mich...
Ray Geffre Talks Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! I'm really excited to share my recent interview with Ray Geffre. Ray is the Director of Golf at Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs. R...
Eric Murray Talks His Journey into Golf
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with one of the best episodes to date!! 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Murray joins the pod and talks us through his journey into golf,...
Talking with Ricky Robinson - The Man Behind The Camera
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another Episode!! Really enjoyed chatting to Golf Course Photographer, Ricky Robinson. We talked about how Ricky got into shooting Go...
Greg Turner Discusses his Career on and off the Course
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another episode! Absolutely stoked to of had a great conversation with Greg Turner. The former Australasian and European tour winner ...
Talking Titirangi Golf Club with Doug White
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another episode!! I was fortunate enough to chat with Doug White, the Director of Golf at Titirangi Golf Club. We talked about Doug&a...
Cameron Harlock and his US College Golfing Journey
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode!! Stoked to of had a great sit down with Cam Harlock, 2022 South Island Strokeplay Champion and currently playing Divi...
David Jones (UK Golf Guy) Unpacks His Trip to NZ
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with a very special episode! I was fortunate enough to be joined by David Jones (AKA UK Golf Guy). David was very generous with his time a...
Tom Doak discusses his New Zealand Golf Courses
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with a very special episode with golf course architect, Tom Doak. He is the mastermind behind Cape Kidnappers, Tara iti and Te Arai Nort...
Talking Golf Tourism and More with Ryan Brandeburg
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another Episode of The Yardage Book Podcast! In this episode we have a great discussion with Ryan Brandeburg. Ryan is one of the busie...
The Kinloch Club with Tom Long
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome all to another episode of the Yardage Book Podcast. We had a great conversation with Tom Long, the Director of Golf at The Kinloch Club, widel...
Talking Te Arai Links and Tara Iti with Jim Rohrstaff
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are back!! In one of our most interesting podcasts to date I talk to Jim Rohrstaff - the managing director at Te Arai links and one of main drivers...
Michael Goldstein - Golf Everyday for a Year and More
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Goldstein joins me on the latest episode of The Yardage Book Podcast. Michael famously played a different golf course everyday for a year in 2...
Luke Toomey and his Eclectic 18
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Had a great chat with Luke Toomey discussing his journey in golf, his recent dabble in course vlogs with Taco golf and primarily his eclectic 18. Note...
Royal Wellington with Tony Sharp
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back! For our second episode we talk Royal Wellington with Tony Sharp. Tony is the Golf Operations Manager at the challenging parkla...
Leo Barber talks Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to the Yardage Book Podcast! In our first episode we have a great conversation with Leo Barber. Leo is the General Manager and Super...