Mark Harding

So, TV commentator just said Scheffler prepared for his second round at a major round by “loosening up in his jail cell”. 1) let’s hear no more ‘Scottie is boring’ narrative, 2) can men’s pro golf get any more ridiculous, & 3) women should be running the world. 😀

The Big Man, Brendan James @BrendanJames2 has started up Snap Hook Media. BJ is well known for the quality of his pics & his encyclopaedic knowledge of golf courses, as well as a fine journo. If you’re looking for great words &/or images, head over to snaphookmedia.com.

There’s a story that needs follow up & that’s Paul Prendergast @paulprendo’s excellent piece in this issue of @GolfAustMag on the little gem that is Forster Tuncurry @ForsterGolf facing redevelopment. What the! How is this under the radar?

@AndrewKirbyGolf Not all Karens have bad attitude, Andrew, I know lots and lots of lovely ones. Even though it seems funny and not personal in intent, it actually is personal to slur that which distinguishes people most clearly from others - their name.

Great example of golf doing beautiful work in community, @Mick_Fanning Charity Golf Day raising huge funds for people badly affected (& still really struggling!) by 2022 Northern Rivers floods. TV special of 2023 day Ch 9 Sun Feb 11, 1pm & on GO Feb 17 4.30pm. Link to donate 🔽.

@JoshFergeus There are extreme opinions on both sides, Dr Fergeus, each baiting each other. As a PhD and a councillor, you have both the intelligence and the responsibility to see through all that and keep your focus on the core discussion.

Brilliant!

Fun watch alert! Three-part Tour the Greens is on Foxtel 503 from 8.30pm (Melb time) featuring @paulgow & Kris Smith at Ocean Dunes, Cape Wickham & #publicgolf King Island Golf & Bowling Club. 💚⛳️⛳️⛳️💚

Apparently a Hawthorn supporter.

As ⁦⁦@CancerVic⁩ Longest Day nears, Deborah Hutton ⁦@deborahhutton⁩ speaks of her skin cancer journey & fab range of UPF50+ golf hats & respected dermatologist Dr Anita Lasocki offers advice on managing skin protection & still enjoying golf. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tee…

Margie Masters, the first Australian woman to play & win on @LPGA Tour has passed away. Margie was Rookie of the Year 1965 & to a large extent responsible for introduction of the Green Card. A remarkable woman & part of the history of Australian women’s golf. Vale, friend. ♥️🏌🏼‍♀️♥️

@thethoroughbred Pity they passed on teddy fordham in the mid season draft

@HardingMedia We could win it from 8th … we won in ‘65 from 4th

Demons 1965?

@thethoroughbred Still hope yet Dan. Wouldn’t want to drop another game though.

@HardingMedia Nah, Bombers won the flag in ‘65.

Last weekend Hannah Green ⁦@hannahgreengolf⁩ made golf history. She generously made time to speak on Tee for Two with me about her journey, people who’ve helped her, her goals & her commitment to support other women & girls in golf. ♥️🏌🏼‍♀️♥️ podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tee…

Some terrific insights here.

Cannot describe how proud I am of Karen. She’s been ahead of the game writing about the growing female involvement in golf - the only dedicated female golf journalist in Australia - and now she has produced her first podcast.

I consistently find this podcast to be among the most intelligent, thought-provoking in the game. I’m tardy listening to this episode, but it’s a classic example. Deeply impressed by ⁦@karenharding123⁩ — not simply her insights but also her vibe. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

This fantastic, unique and so very relevant article from @karenharding123 is getting great feedback from golf communities here and abroad. Hope it’s a trigger for overdue action.