Posts by Mike Clayton
usually when I'm on podcasts, I'm talking politics and religion. Saudi investment in sport had me on a few podcasts talking about the PIF.
This is my first ever podcast just talking about golf and how Scotland got me hooked on the game and why Oz deepened my love. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social
Today's inspection of Golf de Fontainebleau's newly re-bunkered 18th by agronomist Alejandro Reyes with Cyril and Jeremie of the greenkeeping team.
📷: Alex Villet
#afterisalwaysbetter
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Watching Tiger at Royal Melbourne was pretty interesting
Holes That Aren't Holes.
Royal Cinque Ports, Kent, England.
5th tee to 17th green,
202 yards
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Fred Ridley’s comments re the golf ball and distance are to be welcomed. But don’t expect many golf magazine writers to come out in support of that obvious assertion. The threat of lost advertising from equipment companies will keep this debate one-sided 🤷♂️
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This Golfing Life - Mike Clayton
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They may own it but making it more competitive would surely help it? No?
Anyway - it should be mixed.
It’d be way more interesting.
Perth is pretty remote - so I guess so. It also deserves much better golf given it’s all sand.
Holes that aren’t holes. North of Perth.
The longest stretch of perfect coastal land for golf in the world.
In praise of Australasian golf....
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@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social and @lukasmichel.bsky.social were kind enough to model our new team apparel. A limited supply of these items plus a few other pieces will shortly be available for sale with all profits going to Tee Up For Kids.
Wrapping up an impressive win by Jacob Bridgeman in his first ever appearance at Riviera. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/jacob-brid...
Such a busy weekend, from Morikawa making 18 birdies in his final 36 holes to Anthony Kim winning to intriguing numbers surrounding Pebble Beach course changes. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/weekend-mo...
If you’d told this little kid one day he’d make $6.5m (A) for a week of golf he’d never have come close to thinking it was possible. But he was always really good.
Aust Open 2014.
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
The new edition of the SAGCA's Golf Architecture magazine includes an article by @lukasmichel.bsky.social on the use of bunkering in modern golf design theory as well as two from @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social on diplomacy (yes, really) plus the use of bunkers at 7 Mile Beach.
Too cold - by our standards- to sleep😰
Wrapping up a sensational 2025 with a reminder of the best of the best. Apologies to the many others who contributed to an unforgettable season of majors and Cup events. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/the-quads-...
Lucky we went the first day. Didn’t go too long after that. 😰
Change of sport for the day. Ashes cricket at the MCG. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social was kind/brave enough to join me in the England supporters section. Lots of wickets and the Aussies ahead as per ****ing usual.