What a great piece - but nothing befits it quite as much as the final par. Speaking of which.... Like Pete, I was never much of a golfer but really met my match at Kundiawa in the PNG Highlands where I arrived as the local teacher in 1964. "You play golf?" asked two blokes I took to be the recruitment sub-committee. When I replied in the affirmative, I was asked to front the sub-committee for a trial at the grass airstrip (Local Rule 1: 'Players will retire from the fairway when aircraft are landing'). There, I was directed to hit a few balls after which the sub-committee conclaved and told me I was accepted provisionally at a handicap of 36. I queried the number. "It's the ladies handicap, mate. Plenty of room for improvement." A couple of months later another bloke and I established the local cricket comp, but that's another story.
Have I mentioned this week that you need to get Ian back on the pod? Last time was fantastic but it felt like so many stories were left on the table. The guy is 80 and has amazing recall but soon enough either he or his memory will go. Record enough for as many episodes as you can, release them slowly. Please.
Greg Chappell's insights into the mental side of sport are fascinating. I remember he recommeded the book Psycho-Cybernetics (Maxwell Maltz) in an interview.
I loved that, laughed so much, thank you. And as a pianist, I am contemplating Greg Chappell’s comment about getting out of the way of subconscious knowledge
Great piece, thanks for sharing! So many current and former players speak of their love of golf, so it's always interesting to hear more of the behind-the-scenes stories.
What a great piece - but nothing befits it quite as much as the final par. Speaking of which.... Like Pete, I was never much of a golfer but really met my match at Kundiawa in the PNG Highlands where I arrived as the local teacher in 1964. "You play golf?" asked two blokes I took to be the recruitment sub-committee. When I replied in the affirmative, I was asked to front the sub-committee for a trial at the grass airstrip (Local Rule 1: 'Players will retire from the fairway when aircraft are landing'). There, I was directed to hit a few balls after which the sub-committee conclaved and told me I was accepted provisionally at a handicap of 36. I queried the number. "It's the ladies handicap, mate. Plenty of room for improvement." A couple of months later another bloke and I established the local cricket comp, but that's another story.
Have I mentioned this week that you need to get Ian back on the pod? Last time was fantastic but it felt like so many stories were left on the table. The guy is 80 and has amazing recall but soon enough either he or his memory will go. Record enough for as many episodes as you can, release them slowly. Please.
Good idea. Let’s see if he is up for it.
Greg Chappell's insights into the mental side of sport are fascinating. I remember he recommeded the book Psycho-Cybernetics (Maxwell Maltz) in an interview.
A Blatant promotion Peter ... but what a cause to promote. The foundation is a godsend for the disaffected. Fantastic read. Thank you.
Kerry was an Old Spice man, just like my old man 👍
Great article. And this is from a non-golfer.
Davey being a right handed golfer was a real "WTF?" moment!!!
Peter: Graham Marsh was no "middling" golfer. He won more than 70 tournaments, and was one of the best ball strikers on any tour he played/
Oh dear. I know nothing about golf apart from what I’m told! Apologies to G
I loved that, laughed so much, thank you. And as a pianist, I am contemplating Greg Chappell’s comment about getting out of the way of subconscious knowledge
I could have never made it as a cricketer because of my lack of talent, but also because I can't abide golf.
Great piece, thanks for sharing! So many current and former players speak of their love of golf, so it's always interesting to hear more of the behind-the-scenes stories.
Lovely yarn. It was interesting to read comment about Warnie having a “cushion in his handicap”.