Brendan James, long-time editor of Golf Australia magazine is our special guest for this episode. Brendan is a doyen of the Australian Golf Media landscape, spending more than quarter of a century at the helm of Golf Australia magazine.  He’s now concluded his time there, doing his own thing under the banner of Snap Hook Media – https://snaphookmedia.com/ We chat with Brendan about his start in journalism, and the changing landscape of publishing throughout his working life. We talk all things golf – equipment, players, regional golf, premier courses, media, six foot ladders, drones, rankings and more. Brendan’s recently released a book – as discussed in this episode – a fantastic addition to any golfer’s library. https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Great-Golf-Courses-Australia/Brendan-James/9781922662101 As always – special thanks to our podcast supporters – Angus & Grace Go Golfing and Burnley Brewing. Visit the Angus and Grace Go Golfing website, Instagram page, or bricks and mortar store (William Street Paddington), and get your mits on some of the best golf apparel in the world. They have some fantastic stuff in stock – and will soon be selling a small run of Australian Golf Passport caps. 😊 Burnley Brewing are closing their tap room in Bridge Road Richmond, and selliing everything in stock at really reduced prices. Get there and grab some before it sells out. Situated at 648-650 Bridge Road Richmond. If you can't get there soon, you can buy online - Images related to this episode can be found on our Instagram page (@AustralianGolfPassport) and on Twitter (@AusGolfPassport). Images accompanied by attribution to their owners / creators. Podcast intro music - Nbhd Nick / Stop Playing With Me - Instrumental / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com