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The Yardage Book Podcast

Charlie Mercer
Golf
New Zealand
New Zealand Golf
Golf Course Architecture
Tiger Woods
Golf Courses
Te Arai Links
New Zealand Open
Cape Kidnappers
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
2002 New Zealand Open
Royal Wellington Golf Club
Tara Iti
Steve Williams
Titirangi
PGA Tour
Ireland
New Zealand Golf Courses
Paraparaumu Beach
New Zealand Golf Rankings

Having meaningful conversations in the world of golf - focused primarily on New Zealand

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Welcome Back!

We are really excited to preview the next event on the Summerset Charles Tour schedule with The Autex Muriwai Open taking place next week at Muriwai links. It was great to preview the event with Harry Middleton who is the Superintenden... more

Welcome back! It was a pleasure to visit 7 mile Beach recently and play the heavily anticipated South Course which opened for 18 hole play in December 2025. To start the episode Mitch and I give our thoughts on this phenomenal course and how it stack... more

Hello and welcome back! It was a pleasure to sit down with Luke Toomey recently to discuss his return to professional golf at the Entelar Group Invitational in Taupo as part of the Cisco Series. Tooms will be joining the likes of of Josh Geary, Sam J... more

Welcome Back!

It was a pleasure to chat with Kazuma Kobori recently to chat about his career so far, including his NZPGA Championship win in 2019 and his 2023 Australian Amateur Victory. 

Kazuma gave great details on his early golfing life in North... more

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Recent Guests

Harry Middleton
Superintendent at Muriwai Links
Muriwai Links
Episode: Previewing The Autex Muriwai Open With Harry Middleton and Phil Tataurangi
Phil Tataurangi
Consulting architect for Muriwai Links
Muriwai Links
Episode: Previewing The Autex Muriwai Open With Harry Middleton and Phil Tataurangi
Will Kay
General manager of commercial, 7 Mile Beach
7 Mile Beach
Episode: Unpacking 7 Mile Beach With GM Will Kay
Mark Jurgeleit
Founder of Big Scope Events overseeing the Cisco series
Cisco series organizer
Episode: Luke Toomey on His Return to Professional Golf in the Cisco Series Ft Mark Jurgeleit
Kazuma Kobori
DP World Tour golfer from New Zealand
Episode: Kazuma Kobori Talks His Career And The Courses That Shaped Him
Dave Mangan
General Manager of Golf Operations and Championships
Golf New Zealand
Episode: Previewing 2026/27 Summerset Charles Tour Opener with Dave Mangan
Mike Cocking
Director at OCM, lead architect for The Hills project
OCM
Episode: Mike Cocking Talks The Hills Redevelopment And More
Mark Hooker
Director of Agronomy at Royal Auckland and The Grange Golf Club
Royal Auckland and The Grange Golf Club
Episode: Mark Hooker Talks RAGGC, His Phenomenal Career in Turf, Previews ISPS HANDA Event
Dylan Higgins
General Manager at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Episode: Professional Golf Returns To Paraparaumu: Previewing the NZPGA With Dylan Higgins

Host

Charlie Mercer
Host of The Yardage Book Podcast, engaging in meaningful conversations about the golf world.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Francis Barstool Trip Review

    Great show - would love to hear you interview Francis from Barstool Sports on his recent solo Christmas trip golfing across New Zealand

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eangs5
    United States3 months ago
  • Epic golf podcast

    Thanks Charlie, awesome guests, great insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jase27463848
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • It’s an opinion

    Not bad

    But stop saying 100% every time and let the guest speak we wanna hear them not u Charlie.

    You are too keen to agree and enter your own thoughts. Love your work but let the guests words breathe.And for the aptly named toss pot that told me to stay in my lane. It’s an opinion and I’m free to share it. So stay in your lane jag off

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hijyrhj
    New Zealanda year ago
  • KiwiGolfer0

    Hey Kiwigolfer0 have a crack at starting your own podcast chief. Charlie is shooting the lights out stay in your lane champ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grim126126126126
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Cypress Point episode

    I was really looking forward to listening to the podcast about playing Cypress Point. Unfortunately the guest is a lip smacker and the episode was unlistenable. Disappointing… good podcast and content but lip smacking is an ender

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ccmtacks19
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the meaningful discussions and insights provided by knowledgeable guests.

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#220
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#250
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#71
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#212
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#6
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#28
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Previewing The Autex Muriwai Open With Harry Middleton and Phil Tataurangi
Q: What kind of player do you see having good chances in the Muriwai Open, given the course conditions and wind?
Wind and patience will shape the leaderboard; players who stay disciplined, manage the course smartly, and avoid chasing too aggressive targets will fare best, with roughs and greens offering opportunities but also risk if misjudged.
Kazuma Kobori Talks His Career And The Courses That Shaped Him
Q: What are your thoughts on distance versus control and longevity in your career?
Kobori states he prioritizes longevity and health over raw distance, noting only a few spots on the DP World Tour require real distance advantage; modest gains in distance are not worth sacrificing control, and his five-iron reach is a key factor in avoiding unnecessary risk.
Kazuma Kobori Talks His Career And The Courses That Shaped Him
Q: How has growing up in North Canterbury shaped your game and your approach to professional golf abroad?
He explains Rangiora's tight layout built a straight driver and reliable ball-striking; success on tougher courses abroad comes from translating that tightness into a wider variety of courses, aided by a strong local mentorship network and the adaptability learned training in that environment.
Kazuma Kobori Talks His Career And The Courses That Shaped Him
Q: What was your experience like at the New Zealand Open and Millbrook, and how did the conditions influence your game there?
Kobori describes Millbrook as a strong, somewhat biased setup for a shootout while noting the roughs and bunkers could be improved; he emphasizes staying patient and taking advantage of opportunity when the weather and course cooperate, with a priority on consistency for the weekend.
Dylan Lindstrom Previews the Asia Pacific Women's Amateur Championship
Q: What has it been like preparing the course, preparing the club for this event?
Preparations have been challenging due to increased member activity and the need to balance regular golfing with the championship preparations.

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Recent guests on The Yardage Book Podcast include:

1. Harry Middleton
2. Phil Tataurangi
3. Will Kay
4. Mark Jurgeleit
5. Kazuma Kobori
6. Dave Mangan
7. Mike Cocking
8. Mark Hooker

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