How to impress people at the driving range (a short story)

The BBC's sports commentator Andrew Cotter told a lovely story recently about a visit he made to the driving range. It featured on the podcast 'The Chipping Forecast' (love the name) and producers gave me permission to share it with you. Have a listen to his 3-minute story and consider what makes him a great commentator, and storyteller (I have a few suggestions!).
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[@Anthony-gq7dk]

A brilliant commentator, fair, humble and really on top of his game in any sport he commentates on. His coverage of the 100m Olympic sprint final is just amazing.

[@rightmarker1]

Andrew Cotter is the epitome of professional sports commentary. I would say Andrew could do a commentary on anything in real time and make it engaging and meaningful. His pieces on his Labrador dogs are at once very funny yet reflective and insightful.

[@eamonfire]

Andrew Cotter was always a quality commentator, but his puppers Olive and Mabel have been responsible for the honing of his skills of late.

[@golf-with-AndrewThorp]

I was hoping to catch his one-man/two-dog show at Buxton Opera House, but missed out. But I did see his 'company report' video during the pandemic, when he 'assessed' the two dogs as employees - wonderful stuff!

[@janswimwild]

Andrew Cotter has everything, the most beautiful voice that smiles as it speaks, Olive and Mabel and a wicked sense of humour. Some of us have known that voice for years and avidly look forward to the next O&M video. The other person who had a magical story telling poetic voice was Eddie Butler.

[@sba8710]

I (American) was used to his voice on the Olive and Mabel videos. When I heard him commentating on sport I was surprised.

[@lynnegee6814]

One of the few positive things to come out of Covid !!

[@hsoderberg6505]

My understanding is that he's a very popular sports commentator. During the pandemic when sports came to a halt & he didn't have any games to cover, he started vlogging his labs.

[@mlaiuppa]

You’re preaching to the choir. Have you seen none of his Olive and Mabel videos? Pick up the audio versions of his two Olive and Mabel books and enjoy.

[@golf-with-AndrewThorp]

I will check that out - I'm a big fan of the pooches AND their owner!

[@charylliss3741]

Absolutely Agree 💯

[@janeb3024]

"the Alpha male of the range" 😂