ShackHouse 79: 2018 Ryder Cup Wrap!
/Lots to chew on from France!
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The only course that will remain difficult under all conditions will be one that is designed and kept for golf of a stereotyped, monotonous character, and this makes a most uninteresting proposition.
BOBBY JONES
Available via Amazon (US): Golf Architecture For Normal People
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Reviews:
"Golf Architecture for Normal People . . . should be required reading for those who are not ashamed to admit they know little about the subject, and for those who think they do . . . . Golf course architecture geeks have trouble slimming their thoughts down to bite-sized chunks, but Shackelford has achieved a remarkable success here." —Independent (Ireland)
"From the relative newcomer who’s slowly getting hooked to those that have played the game for most of their lives and think they know a thing or two, Golf Architecture for Normal People provides a solid and sober perspective that will help everyone recognize why some golf courses are worth playing more than once while a single trip around others is all you’re ever likely to want or need." —Links Magazine.
“It’s a wonderful book. An easy read that arrives just in time for your summer reading list. If you’ve never thought about how an appreciation for course design could heighten your enjoyment of the game, you must check this out.”—The Peterborough Examiner
"As in his prior publications, in his newest book Shackelford shows a deep appreciation for what can be done to create a golf course that appeals to the broadest possible golfing audience…Shackelford’s prose is succinct, often witty, and accessible."—Cape Gazette
"Author, blogger and golf architecture expert Geoff Shackelford, who helped Gil Hanse design Rustic Canyon and restore 2023 U.S. Open host Los Angeles Country Club, taps into his passion by creating a guide that helps every golfer understand the nuances of course design. Published by Tatra Press, the 164-page hardcover book is a must-read for every golfer to better understand the game they love." —Golf Pass
"Shackelford provides an informative picture [and]...sprinkles in history lessons about those who planted the game's architectural roots, defines common terms and helps you hone your eyes when it comes to identifying some of the tricks of the trade."—FORE Magazine
"This new book does a great job demystifying golf course design ideas for average players, but can also be a beneficial read fro PGA Professionals and other golf course employees to get a better understanding of their home courses." —PGA Magazine
Lots to chew on from France!
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Bonjour from France as ShackHouse reviews Tiger’s 80th win, the world reaction to his comeback and then dives deep…deep into the 2018 Ryder Cup with some reflections on the venue, where the teams stand and a look at some fo the fun prop bets offered up.
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House and I are back after a three week playoff break to discuss the impressive wins of Bryson DeChambeau and Keegan Bradley, the solidification of Ryder Cup squads and to cover a range of topics with Golf Magazine/.com writer and podcaster Alan Shipnuck.
Alan’s pods mentioned in the show can be found here.
For those interested in the Links at Petco mentioned on the show, here is the link for more info.
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House and I convene to discuss Bellerive, the final major of 2018 and try to decipher who the course will favor.
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House and I talk about the end of Firestone as a PGA Tour venue, its place in the game, Tiger's chances this week, a few more Open Championship stories, and the many Ryder Cup and PGA Championship ramifications on the line.
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It was a thriller at Carnoustie! Maybe not quite one that will be mentioned with Hogan in '53 and Van de Velde in '99, but the 2018 Open Championship was a good, solid test of skill with brilliant performances from a wide array of players. I hope the theater at home was as splendid as the in-person viewing.
House and I discuss it all, plus a shocking fashion rant from my co-host!
We break down all things Open Championship, including some picks for who will win, comparisons between this year and Hoylake in '06, my insights from Gullane and players to keep an eye on throughout the tournament.
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There is the auction from Callaway Create for special Seamus-made headcovers benefitting the incredible work of Bunkers In Baghdad.
And this Callaway Community member quiz with the winner getting the 3-wood Henrik just can't use because it goes...too far!
This week we break down Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson potentially facing off for $10 million (02:42) and preview the Scottish Open (22:27) before Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan joins us to talk about his experience growing up with golf (41:32).
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House is reserving the right to hear out player press conferences and to see how the course evolves. Given the huge leaps in firmness and speed since Saturday that I've seen, a wise call.
Still, we recount (briefly!) our weekend golf, the Southampton scene and preview the 2018 U.S. Open from Shinnecock Hills. As always, thanks to our friends at Callaway, Ogio and Odyssey for the support and this week's 40% off code for a sweet Ogio laptop backpack!
It was a fantastic Memorial Tournament, so House and I return to gear up for the U.S. Open with a recap and some discussion of this week's television situation.
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Busy week in the ShackHouse: we wrap up Webb Simpson's impressive Players Championship win, Tiger's week at TPC Sawgrass, the Supreme Court's decision to let states regulate legal sports gambling and my first impressions of Trinity Forest, host to this week's AT&T Byron Nelson Classic.
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Joe House and I link up in a very high-end, undisclosed location around Ponte Vedra Beach to recap the Wells Fargo Championship before previewing Players.
I'm sure a few passers by thought we were on a stake out surveilling PGA Tour VP's for any new schedule tidbits we could dig up, but alas, it's just a ShackHouse on The Ringer Podcast Network.
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There was plenty to kick around from a Masters that lived up to the hype, even if the winner might not have been the mega-star or legend some hoped.
We cover a bit of everything in the latest ShackHouse, presented by Callaway and on The Ringer podcast network.
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Also, House, Bill Simmons and Bon Appetit editor Adam Rapoport broke down the Masters concession food and more in this episode:
House spent Thursday at the 16th hole with Bill Simmons and dad, and we recount their experience along with an intriguing first day at the 2018 Masters.
Bill, Bill's dad and House discussed their experience in on the Bill Simmons Podcast.
And while we're talking Bill, make sure to bookmark his Callaway Live appearance with Harry Arnett.
House is on his way here but we got down to the nitty gritty--some stats, some flora, some fauna and some prop bets! We make our picks, sift through some numbers you need to know and hopefully set up what could be an epic Masters.
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Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning
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