State Of The Game Podcast 43: Scott Macpherson & Royals

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Golf architect and author Scott Macpherson joins us from his holiday to talk about his impressive new book, Golf's Royal Clubs. Macpherson previously analyzed the Old Course and now publishes the definitive tome on the select group of clubs worldwide holding "Royal" status.

We also talk about the Old Course, this year's Open Championship and more. You can listen or download the MP3 here. Find a permalink to the show here. Listen to the episode on iTunes here or subscribe to the podcast here.

And if you're interested in the book, a limited run has largely been sold to the royal clubs. However an email to the R&A's Catherine McGirk should allow you to order a copy of this outstanding addition to golf libraries.

Here is the R&A press release on the book.

Wow: Rory's Ball At $5558 And Climbing

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So much for the collectibles market drying up.

Yesterday when I read Luke Kerr-Dineen's item on Rory's final Nike ball from Hoylake going up for sale at Green Jacket Auctions it was at $2852.

Now? $5558 and going up with the bidding ending August 9th.

If you were thinking of bidding and sending me the ball for Christmas, I'd prefer some more nostalgic stuff from the auction.

This painting would look nice in my office. Or this set of Tom Stewart irons would look mighty spiffy in my bag. Just thinking out loud.