I haven't listened to the interview yet (spoiler alert, it's Clayts so it's good) but the accompanying written piece captures one of my favourite golf people brilliantly. Worth your time. (And shoutout to @allyphilp.bsky.social for the find.)

Finally water at 7 Mile Beach. The recycled water line extended from the airport reaches the dam.

Finally golfers. 7 Mile Beach. 30 years after Mat Goggin told me he’d one day build a course here. @claytondevriespont.bsky.social

Rory McIlroy gives the backstory of his switch to cavity-back irons. Turns out, sounds a lot like the rest of us!

“People keep telling me what Bondi was about…” https://www.patreon.com/posts/145965752?utm_campaign=postshare_fan

Couldn't agree more Ally. They got a lot of things right last week and having @johnhuggan.bsky.social on board was one of them.

Excellent stuff here from @johnhuggan.bsky.social. What a week at RM.

Excellent breakdown ahead of what looks like it’s going to be a pretty special week at RM.

Always read @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social golf.com.au/news/clayton...

Always read Mike Clayton. Always. golf.com.au/news/clayton...

Very happy to announce my forthcoming memoir "A Quick Nine Before Dark" and share the cover! It's being published by Tatra Press (March 15, 2026) and is available to pre-order now. amzn.to/4iltPYt bit.ly/4ppQWn8

‘Toughest Doesn’t Mean The Greatest’ This is Mike Clayton’s first article he wrote on golf course architecture, from 1991.

Always good, always worth it.

If you have anything to do with podcasting this is one of the people you have to thank for the medium's very existence. Sad day for the industry, excellent obituary from James Cridland.

I wrote about my decision to participate in civil disobedience this week and what keeps us from action: open.substack.com/pub/cohen489...

On the eve of the 49th AIG Women's Open this is a great golf story but an even more amazing life story. Jennifer Lucas, the winner of the first Women's British Open in 1976, and the tale of the twin sister she didn't know she had until she was in her mid 50's.

Excellent as always.

After a delightful UK launch & a US launch that made international news, this is a unique book release event, celebration & comedy show in one. The live show will be followed by a Q&A and signing of the ~actual~ book with Alice. 🎟️ https://moretalent.com.au/tours/a-passion-for-passion-book-tour/

The always excellent Mike Clayton making sense about Oakmont...

Some great memories of this place in th 90's

@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social on Quail Hollow, its memorability, and its length. www.golf.org.au/clayton-on-2...

Rory McIlroy to headline the 2025 and 2026 Australian Open A huge coup for Australia's national golf open with the news that Rory McIlroy will play in 2025 and 2026 editions of the event at Royal Melbourne and Kingston Heath. Media release Five-time major champion, and career grand slam winner,…

Re Rory’s participation in the Aussie Open. It is to be hoped that his presence will encourage others to make the trip, just to play the magnificent Royal Melbourne (not holding my breath of course).

New McKellar pod with @lawrencedonegan.bsky.social now live discussing the Nelson , PGA and much more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

The 1984 Maekyung Open champion revisiting the tournament at Namseoul GC 41 years later. 📷: @ivgd1.bsky.social

Arguably one of the game's most impactful characters. A really good listen.

This is really good 👇 golfweek-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Excellent stuff this one.

Have you played Bonville Golf Resort lately? Had the pleasure of returning there for a photo shoot recently and thought it was in the best shape I have seen it. Here are just a few images from the shoot to whet your appetite. Check out more images in my gallery here: www.snaphookmedia.com

Hard to believe. The excitement when this course opened was off the charts in our circle. If you were a Sydney golfer at the time it felt like the Gold Coast arrived at Cattai.

Rory wins The Masters. Spot the putter. Credit: Andrew Redington, Getty Images.

Always worth reading @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

Now there is something we weren't sure we'd ever see. Rory McIlroy is a Masters champion. Career grand slam complete. #themasters

I just posted this myself but if you follow me give Karen a follow as well. The podcast is really good and She's just joined BlueSky.

Really nice chat with LPGA player and Australian favourite Sarah Kemp from my friend @karenharding6656.bsky.social teefortwo.com.au/podcast/

An alternative and not often aired view of The Masters here from @johnhuggan.bsky.social

If you're into fantasy golf type stuff have look at Teepster. It's run by @aussiegolfer.bsky.social who is one of the game's good people here in Australia and what better time to back yourself than Masters week? (Greeny you now owe me a beer!) www.teepster.golf/teepster-cup/

Just woke up in Australia to the sad news about Peter McEvoy. He and Huggy were good friends, this is The Thing About Golf episode they recorded together in 2021.

Good stuff for the design nerds here from @geoffshac.bsky.social.

Good stuff from Huggy here.

A delightful chat between two long time golf pals.

For those no longer on Twitter this is really good.

www.golf.org.au/clayton-on-s... On the sandbelt, its vegetation and where the courses go next. @claytondevriespont.bsky.social

www.golf.org.au/clayton-on-s... Whither the Sandbelt 2 By Mike Clayton

Excellent work here from Huggy...

It's been a while but episode 132 of the State of the Game podcast is now available. Any time you have a chance to listen to @geoffshac.bsky.social and @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social you shold grab it and this one is no different. stateofthegame.fireside.fm/132

First flags. Christmas Day. 2nd hole. 7 Mile Beach. @mikedevries.bsky.social @claytondevriespont.bsky.social