EP01: A Good Talk Spoiled

In the inaugural episode of The Chipping Forecast, leading commentator Andrew Cotter and fan favourite Eddie Pepperell are joined by one of the most distinctive voices in golf, Iain Carter, to talk about the creation of, as Andrew calls it, "yet another golf podcast". They discuss the various names on the table, how The Chipping Forecast came about and how Eddie is completely oblivious to Radio 4's The Shipping Forecast. Eddie recounts his return to form in the Scandinavian Open over the weekend, after his 10-shot horror on a par 3 the week before - he also shares exactly how bad that weekend got but also a brilliant putting tip too. Of course on also on the menu is the news that rocked the sporting world last week - Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and LIV Golf controversially merging with the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. And, as Iain is in California ahead of the US Open, the three preview the tournament, dissect the golf course in Los Angeles, discuss the runners and riders as well as look at the form of Rory McIlroy, could the Northern Irishman break his 9-year major drought? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices