Australian Golf Show: Recent Episodes
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Australian golf podcast covering all areas of the game across Australia and around the world. This golf show will deliver compelling interviews with a variety of guests that golf fans will love.
This week WPGA Tour of Australasia CEO Karen Lunn dials in from Muirfield ahead of the fifth and final women's major of the year, the AIG Women's Open, to provide an insight into how Minjee Lee, Hannah Green, Stephanie Kyriacou and Whitney Hillier will fare.Our hosts Tiffany Cherry, Mark Allen and Martin Blake run through their highlights of the week including Ayaka Furure's remarkable 10-under final round of 62 to win the Women's Scottish Open and Tony Finau winning for the second straight week on the PGA Tour.Visionary of the Year winner for the month of July Garth Cusick drops into the studio to tell us how he has got Chinese-Australian women into golf through his business, International Golf Academy Australia, which is based at Eastern Sward Golf Club - a nine-hole course in Melbourne's south-east.Australian Golf writer Dane Heverin is back from his trip to The Open at St Andrews and he has all the latest news before Marko's Masterclass finishes off the show.* The Australian Golf Show is taking a break after this episode and will return later this year.
Another massive show this week with hosts Tiffany Cherry, Mark Allen, and Martin Blake recapping Karrie Webb's win at the Senior LPGA Championship in Kansas.General Manager of Women’s Football at the AFL Nicole Livingstone joins to chat about her connection to the great game, as well as the state of Women's sport in Australia.In news the team touch on the recent decision for the Northcote Golf Course to continue operating as a golf course. And in Marko's Masterclass, we get some insights into how to play (or not to play) in the wet this winter
A monumental week with Cam Smith’s amazing Open Championship victory front and centre. Hosts Tiffany Cherry, Mark Allen and Martin Blake talk to Tony Meyer, a close friend and mentor to Smith over more than a decade, about what makes him great, and what he was like as a teenager. Plus Keeley Marx, the new World Junior Champion, steps out of her year 12 class to talk about her triumph in California last weekend. Marko's Masterclass focuses on the mindset that makes Cameron Smith the best putter that Mark has ever seen.
It is another massive week with Tiffany Cherry and Martin Blake ahead of the 150th edition of The Open. Aussie pro Matt Griffin is on the ground and preparing for the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews, don’t miss our chat with him.Off the top our hosts preview The Open including the 11 Aussie chances. And Australian Test cricketer and golf lover Tahlia McGrath joins us to chat about her journey
It is another massive week with Tiffany Cherry, Mark Allen and Martin Blake joined by the man behind major champions Minjee Lee and Hannah Green, Ritchie Smith. The Perth-based guru tells us all about their journeys to the top, Min Woo Lee's incredible talent, how his professional career shaped his coaching philosophy and much more in a chat that is not to be missed.Off the top, our hosts chat about the positives that have come from the PGA Tour's big announcements, the Australian courses which cracked the top-100 in the world and Ash Barty's performance in the icon series.Australian Golf writer Dane Heverin has all the news, and Visionary of the Year winner for the month of June, PGA Professional Andrew Cartledge, dials in.Marko's Masterclass focuses on positioning in the bunker.
We have a massive show this week!Off the top hosts Tiffany Cherry, Mark Allen and Martin Blake recap the KPMG Women's PGA Championship where Minjee Lee was only one shot off another major title, and Hannah Green and Steph Kyriacou also finished in the top-10.Dr Sheila Nugyen, executive director of the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) and recognised by the Australian Financial Review in its 2019 Top 100 Women of Influence, and Matt Chesterman, Golf Australia's Clubs & Facilities Support Senior Manager, join the show to discuss Golf Course 2030 - the Australian golf industry's roadmap to address external sustainability factors. Plus, they also give some insights into how clubs and facilities can make easy, small steps in the sustainability space.Australian Golf writer Dane Heverin has all the latest news, and Kirstalle Blum dials in from Croatia after her big breakthrough win on the Ladies European Tour's Access Series.Marko's Masterclass finishes off the show and was inspired by In Gee Chun's putting at Congressional on the weekend.
In another massive week in golf, 21-year-old rising star Stephanie Kyriacou joins the show ahead of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship to discuss words of advice for Karrie Webb, life on the LPGA Tour and its differences to the Ladies European Tour, and so much more.Before that hosts Tiffany Cherry, Mark Allen and Martin Blake recap the unforgettable finale at the US Open, the efforts of our Australians at Brookline, and the many other talking points dominating the golf work.Australian Golf writer Dane Heverin has all the latest news and we're joined by Stuart Gray who is running an amateur golf series - with some amazing prizes - to raise money for young people with cancer.Marko's Masterclass wraps up the show and it focuses on hitting out of fairway bunkers, just like Matt Fitzpatrick did on the 72nd hole of the US Open.
It's been a massive week in the world of golf and we dive into everything on the show! Tiffany Cherry is on holidays in Hawaii so Mark Allen and Martin Blake are joined by two-time Ladies European Tour winner and Golf Australia's female pathway's manager Stacey Peters.Off the top we recap Rory McIlroy's big win in Canada, the DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour's mixed event, LIV Golf's first event and we also hear from Min Woo Lee ahead of the US Open in Massachusetts.Our guest this week is Nikki McClure who has become the first female president of Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne. We discuss her journey within the sport, initiatives to get more women and girls playing, and which tees golfers should use.Australian Golf writer Dane Heverin has all the latest news and Marko's Masterclass will help you around the greens.
What a week! Minjee Lee's historic win at the US Women's Open has co-hosts Tiffany Cherry, Mark Allen and Martin Blake very excited! We dissect everything about her massive victory and Golf Australia's General Manager - High Performance Brad James stops by to talk through her journey from a 13-year-old budding star to two-time major champion. Plus, he gives us some insight into her personality.We also have all the latest news, and are joined by Woodlands Golf Club's general manager Richard Tullberg after they won Visionary of the Year honours for the month of May, before Marko's Masterclass returns with a focus on Minjee Lee's exquisite pre-shot routine.
This week on the Australian Golf Show, we send our best wishes to regular co-host Mark Allen who is away dealing with a family bereavement. In his absence, Tiffany Cherry is once again joined by Australian Golf media manager Martin Blake and Australian Golf writer Dane Heverin in the co-hosts chairs to look ahead to this week's US Women's Open and discuss the latest Australians locked into play The Open in July.The first of our very special guests this week is Nick O'Hern who joins us in the studio to discuss his new book 'How to Play Your Best Golf' which is available on all great bookstores. Nick runs through tips on assessing the lie of your ball before going to the range finder, the importance of the pre-shot routine and many other ways to lower your scores in a fascinating chat that any golfer needs to listen to.Our second guest is young professional Gabi Ruffels who dials in from North Carolina ahead of this week's US Women's Open to tell us about how she been faring over in the United States and to share a bit of her personal story.Plus all the latest news from the world of golf.
This week Grace Kim dials in to the show after her breakthrough win on the Epson Tour in Florida. She discusses how it took her time as a child to warm to the game of golf, the connection she has with major winners Karrie Webb and Hannah Green, and how life in America is treating her.To kick things off, Australian Golf Media writer Dane Heverin joins Tiffany Cherry and Martin Blake as a co-host in Mark Allen's absence to recap the PGA Championship and the Aussie results from around the globe, before running through all the latest news from the world of golf later in the show.Two-time Ladies European Tour winner and Golf Australia's female pathway manager Stacey Peters also drops in to give us some more insight on Grace Kim, preview this week's Queen Sirikit Cup and discuss juggling motherhood with work.
On a jam-packed episode hosts Tiffany Cherry, Mark Allen and Martin Blake kick-off proceedings by dissecting Minjee Lee's massive win at the LPGA Tour's Cognizant Founders Cup in New Jersey. Then, we are joined by Australian Golf Digest's PGA Tour reporter Evin Priest who is on the ground at Southern Hills for this week's US PGA Championship and he has the inside on word the hopes of the eight Australians in action.Ali Whitaker drops into the studio to discuss her journey from playing on the Ladies European Tour to commentating that same tour as well as on the LPGA and DP World Tour. She also gives us insight into how the networks go about broadcasting the game currently.To round out the show, our hosts recap the latest news and Marko's Masterclass focuses on Minjee Lee's incredible swing.
This week, Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen track down last weekend’s triumphant NT PGA champion, Austin Bautista, to talk to him about his stop-start career and his time undertaking charity work overseas.We also get the lowdown on the ins and outs of a season played in the shadow of a pandemic and floods to mention but a few issues with Nick Dastey, the PGA Tour of Australasia’s tournaments director.Plus, all the news with Martin Blake and Marko's Masterclass wraps up the show.
It has been a massive week for Australian golf and we are joined by Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland to discuss the brilliant Australian Open news that the men and women will play the same courses, at the same time, for equal prize money. Plus the co-sanctioning with the DP World Tour and an update on the progression of the Australian Golf Strategy.Before all of that, hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen discuss Hannah Green and Minjee Lee falling short on the LPGA Tour in California, and their own excitement for December's Australian Open.Women's captain at Riverside Golf Club in Launceston, Tasmania - who won the Visionary of the Year award for the month of April - dials in to tell us about the brilliant initiatives their club has adopted.In Martin Blake's absence, Australian Golf Media's Dane Heverin has all the latest professional and amateur golf news, including Harrison Endycott's big win on the Korn Ferry Tour.Marko's Masterclass wraps up the show with a focus on Jon Rahm after his win at the Mexico Open.
This week our hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen kick off the show by discussing one of the biggest talking points in the world of golf - The Great White Shark, Greg Norman. They talk through the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary which aired last week, Norman's The Open ambitions and the latest on his work with the new Saudi-funded league.Then WA PGA champion Jay Mackenzie joins the show to talk about his life-changing win in Kalgoorlie at the weekend, sleeping in his grandfather's "old and beaten up" van, his perspective on professional golf and more.We are also joined by Shepparton Golf Club board member, Anne Pegg, to give us some insight on them becoming the first club to sign the R&A Women in Golf Charter.In Martin Blake's absence, Australian Golf writer Dane Heverin has all the latest news before we speak to two Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Golf Scholarship recipients who have won a great prize from Callaway.As always, Marko's Masterclass wraps up the show and he looks at the swings of Minjee Lee and Hannah Green.
This week our hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen recap another week big week for Australian golf including the Presidents Cup coming back to our shores, Cam Davis' third place finish on the PGA Tour, Karis Davidson kicking off her career on the LPGA Tour and they also pay tribute to the late Jack Newton.Our guests have some truly remarkable stories to tell. Peninsula-Kingswood professional Ben Murphy runs us through his incredible round of 57 in the most recent Saturday competition. Tony Webeck and Steve Keipert - the authors of 'Aussies at The Open' - also drop in to give us an insight into some of the amazing tales in their new book.Martin Blake has all the latest news and as always Marko's Masterclass wraps up the show.
This week Tiffany Cherry is back in the hosts chair alongside Mark Allen after her week off and they begin the show by recapping Cameron Smith's Masters run.To stick with the Augusta theme, Kirsten Rudgeley joins the show to tell us all about her experience at the Augusta National Women's Amateur where she recorded the best ever finish by an Australian.The Visionary of the Year winners for the month of March from Mount Macedon Golf Club provide some insight into how they achieved an incredible 600 percent rise in female engagement over the past year.Martin Blake has all the latest news from the world of golf and Marko's Masterclass wraps up another big show.
This week we go live and direct to Augusta National where journalist Michael Warner is reporting on the build-up to the Masters, with all the drama about Tiger Woods’ likely return and the preparations of the leading Aussies, plus we talk to new Australian Men’s Amateur champion Connor McKinney from Perth. Plus Kirsten Rudgeley’s Augusta efforts, Ash Barty’s golf prowess, hear snippets from Lucas Herbert and heaps more.
This week hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen record the show from our new studio at the Australian Golf Centre for the first time.Australian PGA Tour player Cameron Percy joins us from the US after his T4 finish at the PGA Tour's Corales Puntacana Championship in the Dominican Republic. That result was the 47-year-old's best finish in more than a decade.In the studio, Sandy Golf Links trailblazing superintendent Gerry O'Callaghan joins us to tell us about her journey in the golf industry.Our hosts also chat a bit about Tiger and look ahead to the first women's major of the year - this week's Chevron Championship.Martin Blake is back after a week off with all the latest news, and the show wraps up with the latest edition of Marko's Masterclass.
Hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen are joined by Harrison Crowe who won last weekend's NSW Open as an amateur! Crowe recaps his final round at Concord Golf Club, looks ahead to next week's Australian Amateur and his future in the game.Then, we are joined by professor Steve Otto who headed up the R&A distance report that was released last week. Otto previously worked for NASA and his work in golf is focusing on the intricacies of finding a balance between skills and the pressure being placed on existing golf courses by big hitters. The discussion with him on this episode is fascinating and all golf fans will love listening to it.In Martin Blake's absence, PGA of Australia senior writer Tony Webeck drops in with all the latest news and the show rounds out with the latest edition of Marko's Masterclass.
Straight after watching Cameron Smith's triumph at THE PLAYERS Championship, hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen discuss the enormity of Smith's win before being joined by PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman who was at TPC Sawgrass for the momentous occasion.Then we are joined by Yarra Yarra Golf Club general manager Andrea Watson. She has an extensive history in the game, including a near decade-long stint at Royal Melbourne, and she opens up on her journey to being one of the few women in such a position within the sport.Martin Blake has all the latest news from the world of golf and the show wraps up with the latest edition of Marko's Masterclass.
This week TPS Sydney champion Jarryd Felton joins Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen to discuss the unusual circumstances surrounding his triumph at Bonnie Doon, how he nearly gave professional golf away and his relationship with Hannah Green.Before that our hosts speak to Damien de Bohun, Golf Australia's General Manager - Clubs and Facilities, about the extensive damages the devastating floods at in northern New South Wales and south-east Queensland have caused to clubs.Plus Martin Blake has all the latest news including a string of good results from Australians around the world.As always, the latest edition of Marko's Masterclass rounds out the show.
This week Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen are joined by amateur star, and The Athena champion, Kirsten Rudgeley to discuss her big moment in the spotlight last Sunday, her bright future in golf and more.Our hosts also chat to Australian Golf Foundation Director Bonnie Boezeman AO following the big news that the number of girls receiving an Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Scholarship has tripled!Martin Blake drops by with all the latest news from the world of golf and the show rounds out with this week's edition of Marko's Masterclass.
This week hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen are joined by WPGA Tour of Australasia CEO Karen Lunn in a massive week for women's golf following Hannah Green's world-first triumph at TPS Murray River. She also previews The Athena which is a made for TV tournament that will be held at Sandy Golf Links in Melbourne this weekend.There is also plenty of discussion about the media attention surrounding Green, Adam Scott's performance in Los Angeles and much more.Martin Blake has all the latest news and the latest edition of Marko's Masterclass rounds out the show.
This week hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen are joined by Vic Open champion Hannah Green to discuss her breakthrough victory at 13th Beach last week and her celebration that has lit up social media.Speaking of social media, our hosts express their views on the PGA Tour's Waste Management Phoenix Open which has gone viral thanks to the crowd's rowdy behaviour when Sam Ryder knocked in ace at the par-3 16th party hole.Martin Blake drops in with all the latest news from the world of golf and this week's edition of Marko's Masterclass closes out the show.
This week Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland joins the show to discuss the sport's booming participation numbers that were released this week.Hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen also shine the spotlight on this week's Vic Open, last week's TPS Victoria and the growing opportunities for young golfers around the country.Martin Blake drops in with all the latest news from the world of golf, plus the latest edition of Marko's Masterclass.
This week hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen discuss another big week in Australian golf from Karrie Webb making the cut in her LPGA Tour turn and impressive results for Jason Day and Adam Scott before Ryder Cup legend and major champion Tony Jacklin joins the show.Jacklin takes us through some of the incredible stories from his new book 'Tony Jacklin: My Ryder Cup' including his friendship with the legendary Jack Nicklaus, overcoming American dominance as European captain and much more.Plus all the latest golf news with Martin Blake and this week's edition of Marko's Masterclass.You can find Jacklin's book at: https://pegasuspublishers.com/authors/tony-jacklin--tony-jimenez
This week hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen are joined by one of the hottest young golf architects in the world right now, Mike Cocking.Cocking is the designers of Peninsula Kingswood among other courses as part of OCM alongside fellow directors Geoff Ogilvy and Ashley Mead.Plus we discuss how do scratch markers compare with LPGA Tour pros? Course rankings out and more.Martin Blake has all the latest golf news and another edition of Marko's Masterclass.
This week hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen recap the Australian PGA and WPGA Championships before being joined by Jed Morgan who won by a remarkable 11 strokes to become the youngest winner in the history of the event. 22-year-old Morgan discusses his post-victory celebrations, managing his way around his home course of Royal Queensland, never expecting to win and much more.Plus Martin Blake has all the latest news from the world of golf and another edition of Marko's Masterclass.
The Australian Golf Show is back for the first time in 2022 with a massive show.Hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen are joined by 23-year-old Victorian PGA champion Blake Windred ahead of this week's Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland.The New South Welshman talks us through his victory at Moonah Links last month, being apart of Niall Horan's Modest Golf Management stable, his preparations for this week and how excited he is to play alongside the country's top female players. He also outlines his goals in Europe for this year and much more.Plus our hosts discuss Cameron Smith's record-breaking win in Hawaii, Matt Jones' amazing performance at the same tournament and pay tribute to one of Australia's finest golfers, Bob Shearer, who passed away on the weekend.Martin Blake is back with all the latest golf news and so is Marko's Masterclass.
This week hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen are joined by Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland, PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman and the WPGA Tour of Australia CEO Karen Lunn to discuss the historic Australian Golf Strategy which was announced last week.Plus a quick chat about Tiger and Charlie Woods, along with all the latest golf news with Martin Blake and the last edition of Marko's Masterclass for the year.
This week on the Australian Golf Show, hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen chat to Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland about the $60 million PlayGolf fund which is set to modernise facilities and welcome newcomers to the game.Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy then drops in to discuss her love of golf, being on the golf course when her husband, Mitchell Starc, took a wicket on the first ball of the Ashes series last week, and the Australian women's cricket team's outstanding success.As always, Martin Blake provides an update on all the latest news from the world of golf, and there is also this week's edition of Marko's Masterclass.
Golf coach and advocate for public golf Sandy Jamieson joins Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen to speak about the importance of public golf. Jamieson touches on how women would be greatly disadvantaged without public golf courses, the ways public facilities can co-exist with local communities and much more.Our hosts also discuss Rory McIlroy putting his ball off the green and they are joined by Martin Blake who has all the latest news from the world of golf.Plus this week's edition of Marko's Masterclass.
Min Woo Lee joins Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen from hotel quarantine in Perth to chat about entering the top 50 in the world, his remarkable European Tour season and his major winning older sister Minjee.Our hosts also discuss Tiger Woods' comments on his golfing future and the best sporting/golfing families.Plus all the latest news with Martin Blake and another edition of Marko's Masterclass.
This week Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen are joined by this week's #cherrypicked 11-year-old Abbie to tell us about her online women's sport magazine, Her Way.Abbie discusses interviewing Hannah Green, her motivation for starting the magazine and learning about golf along the way.Our hosts also discuss the incredible golf on display at the LPGA Tour's season finale, Rory ripping his shirt in Dubai and Brooks Koepka's new equipment deal.Plus all the latest news in Australian and world golf with Martin Blake, and another edition of Marko's Masterclass.
This week Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen are joined by Australia's greatest major champion Karrie Webb.Webb discusses finals week of Visionary of the Year, which celebrates the amazing initiatives undertaken within the golf community that show great leadership towards gender equality while inspiring, educating, and empowering others to follow.She also talks about the new Australian WPGA Championship where players will compete for the Cup named in her honour and much more.Plus all the latest news from the golf world - including Min Woo Lee's impressive form, Hannah Green's $1 million pay day and Su Oh winning a Lamborghini for two years - with Martin Blake and this week's edition of Marko's Masterclass.
This week Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen are joined by 2006 US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy to discuss he and Mike Clayton's new professional golf tournament The Sandbelt Invitational. He gives an insight into where the idea originated, what it will offer the players and fans, and much more.Plus all the latest news from the golf world with Martin Blake and another rendition of Marko's Masterclass.
Lucas Herbert's coach Dom Azzopardi joins Mark Allen and Tiffany Cherry to talk through the boy from Bendigo's breakthrough PGA Tour victory in Bermuda. This week's #cherrypicked is former Australian netball captain and head of female cricket at Cricket Victoria Sharelle McMahon who shares her golf jitters on the first tee, how to handle nerves and discusses female engagement in golf.Plus Marko's Masterclass and all the latest news from around the golf world with Martin Blake.
New co-hosts Tiffany Cherry and Mark Allen take the reins for the first time this week and introduce new segments 'Marko's masterclass' and 'Cherry Picked'.Karis Davidson joins us to discuss her journey to the LPGA Tour's Qualifying School and her future plans. Australian pro Matt Griffin also drops in to discuss the recently announced Sandbelt Invitational and the future of professional golf events in Australia.Plus, all the latest news from the world of golf.
Episode 229 has dropped and it’s an amazingly frank interview with young Australia pro Zach Murray, who tells us about the panic attacks that derailed his career for the past 12 months. Plus the Keperra Bowl winning couple Cassie Porter and Tyler Duncan, and lots more golf news.
Episode 227 has dropped.Champions tour gun Rod Pampling talks about his doubts over a return of Tiger Woods, plus coaching his golf-crazy son. And Gavin Kirkman from the Australian Golf Industry Council drops in to talk hosts Martin Blake and Tony Webeck through the newly-published Nature Report on the state of golf. Plus plenty more news and views…
This week:The hugely popular Players Series adds a Hunter Valley event, Peter O’Malley and Nick Dastey jump in to talk us through what that looks like.We discuss Bryson DeChambeau and the long drive, and talk to Susan Mahler from Riversdale Golf Club - the latest Visionary of the Year award winner. Plus all the golfing news with hosts Martin Blake and Matt Cutler.
This week:The Americans dominated the Ryder Cup but can they be challenged at the Presidents Cup next year? Mike Clayton joins hosts Martin Blake and Stacey Peters to discuss. Plus we talk to brilliant WA amateur Kirsten Rudgeley about her success in Europe.
This week on Inside The Ropes:A round-table with Royal Melbourne Andrew Kirby and Golf NSW’s Stuart Fraser about golf in a pandemic, and the notion of no jab-no play.Plus the legend of Concord, 100-year-old Anne Burton.Hosts Martin Blake and Tony Webeck talk us through the week in golf.
This week on Inside The Ropes, hosts Martin Blake and Tony Webeck take a look at Lucas Herbert’s prospects for the PGA Tour along with his longtime coach, Dom Azzopardi.Plus some exciting girls’ golf scholarships through the Australian Golf Foundation, a quick look at the Ryder Cup team announcements, and plenty more.
This week on Inside The Ropes, we drill into the postponements of the Australian Open and the PGA Championship with Nick Dastey from the PGA and Therese Magdulski from Golf Australia.We chat to Stella Cugley, the latest Visionary of the Year winner, about her work championing gender equality at Peninsula-Kingswood Country Golf Club.Hosts Martin Blake and Stacey Peters also wrap the FedEx Cup.
Episode 222 has dropped, and it’s a round-table discussion on the new Australian golf strategy that’s in train. Hosts Martin Blake and Matt Cutler talk to Karen Lunn from the WPGA Tour of Australasia, Gavin Kirkman from the PGA of Australia, and James Sutherland from Golf Australia.We chat Get Into Golf Seniors with APIA ambassador Andrew Daddo.Plus Cam Smith’s pitch at a $US15 million prize, and golf from all around the world.
This week on Inside The Ropes, Lucas Hebert joins us from Columbus, Georgia (not Columbus, Ohio where he was meant to be) after securing his PGA Tour card for next season at the Korn Ferry Tour. Golf Australia's Christian Hamilton also joins us to discuss golf's desire to be included in the Paralympics in the future. Hosts Martin Blake and Tony Webeck also discuss Minjee Lee and Steph Kyriacou's thrilling performances at the AIG Women's Open, Cam Smith's runner-up finish at the Northern Trust, Rod Pampling's drought-breaking Champions Tour victory and much more!
Episode 220 has dropped and we focus on the feel-good story of Brett Drewitt, the New South Welshman who has qualified for the PGA Tour after four years of trying. Brett drops in to talk from Idaho in the US and the WPGA's Karen Lunn previews the AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie this week. Plus Adam Scott's putting, and more...
Episode 219 is in the can. Hosts Martin Blake and Matt Cutler take us inside the team room at the Olympic Games as part of their wrap of Tokyo, we hear from Hannah Green and Marc Leishman and tackle the Olympic format. Plus news and views from all over the world of golf…
This week on Inside The Ropes, Martin Blake chats with Minjee Lee in Tokyo about the Olympics and her major win at the Evian Championships.Hosts Rod Morri and Mike Clayton talk to Grace Kim who is an amateur in name only and is playing incredible golf in the US.They also give a shoutout to Kirsten Rudgeley for her win at the English amateur, discuss the men's Olympic golf and everything else happening in Australian golf.
Another massive week in Australian golf means there is plenty to cover this week on Inside The Ropes.Hosts Rod Morri and Mike Clayton chat to CEO of the WPGA Tour of Australasia Karen Lunn about Minjee Lee's major triumph and what it means for golf.They also drop in on Golf Australia high performance manager Brad James in Tokyo as the men prepare for Olympic competition.Plus they discuss Europe versus America for up and coming golfers, and much more!
Scottish journalist John Huggan has just covered the Open Championship at Royal St George’s and he’s our guest on Inside The Ropes this week with his usual straight-shooting style.Hosts Martin Blake and Mike Clayton discuss the potential greatness of Collin Morikawa and analyse the near-miss habit of Louis Oosthuizen.They also drop in on the Outback Queensland Masters which reaches its climax in Longreach this Sunday.
Episode 215: An Open Championship special reflect with Ian Baker-Finch on his win at Royal Birkdale 30 years ago, the greatest moment of his career.Hosts Martin Blake and Matt Cutler run the line through another Aussie victory overseas … this time for Min Woo Lee at the Scottish Open, and we learn about the growing women’s numbers at Shepparton Golf Club in our Visionaries of the Year segment.
Episode 214: Hosts Martin Blake and Michael Clayton dissect the stunning string of victories by Australians on foreign tours over the weekend, Hannah Green speaks to us about her Olympic selection live and direct from hotel quarantine, and we take a quick glance at next week’s Open Championship at Royal St George’s.
Episode 213: Only months after suffering severe burns in an explosion that doctors feared might be his demise, champion Tasmanian golfer Greg Longmore is back on course and defying all the odds. Playing in a full body protective suit, Longmore shot a 66 at the weekend to highlight the importance golf in his remarkable rehab. He joins us today for one of the year’s most remarkable stories.Hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by fan favourite Matt Cutler for this and all the Aussie news from around the world.
Episode #212: We look back at an epic US Open and the stunning finish of Jon Rahm before turning an eye to this week's Women's PGA Championship with Karen Lunn.Hosts Mark Hayes and Martin Blake are joined by the immutable Mike Clayton who shares his uncommon wisdom, plus we chat about all the Aussies.
Episode #211: On the eve of the US Open, we chat with the super-chilled Matt Jones about his prospects and then catch up with another Sydneysider, Grace Kim, as she continues her dream tour of the USA.And in the interim, we catch up with Visionary of the Year award winners and burgeoning media stars Pam and Marg Kim at the ground-breaking Hamilton Golf Club.All this and a whole lot more from hosts Alison Whitaker and Mark Hayes.
Episode 210 is in the can with Alison Whitaker and Martin Blake on deck. We chat with Stephen Allan about qualifying for next week’s US Open 11 years after his first. Kim Felton from the PGA and Brad James from Golf Australia talk us through a new initiative around elite amateurs. Some Jon Rahm Covid drama in Ohio and Ali takes us through some horror stories at tournaments in the wake of Scott Hend’s wardrobe problems in Germany.
Episode 209: As the golfing world comes to terms with Phil Mickelson’s ground-breaking achievement, hosts Mark Hayes and Alison Whitaker marvel at golf’s oldest major champion.We share a few laughs with the ever-engaging Sarah Kemp after her best LPGA Tour result on American soil, then check in with X-Golf manager and former touring professional Peter Nolan about the rise and rise of simulator golf around Australia.Plus we walk through all the news from around the world and a whole lot more loose behaviour.
On episode 208, we head over to South Carolina for the second men’s major of the year to chat with Lucas Herbert as one of the eight Aussies teeing it up at the PGA Championship.The Victorian chats setting up roots in Orlando, his aspirations to join the PGA Tour, and ‘leaving no stone unturned’ when it comes to a major.If you think you’re a big hitter, our chat with Joel Taylor, Director of the Pro Long Drivers Association in Australia, will have you wanting to ‘smash’ drives like Bryson DeChambeau.All this and a wrap of golf around the world with hosts Andy Maher and Ali Whitaker.
This week we come close to apologising for writing off Rory McIlroy the week before he won his first tournament since 2019.We chat about the hot issue of whether it’s women’s golf, or ladies’ golf. Chyloe Kurdas, Golf Australia’s female engagement senior manager, who says ‘women’ is a better terminology.We talk Hannah Green’s great run in Asia and Maverick Antcliff’s superb performance in Europe as well.All this and a wrap of golf around the world with hosts Andy Maher and Martin Blake.
This week we take a deep dive into the stunning form of world No. 13 Hannah Green, who narrowly missed a victory on the LPGA in Singapore.We talk to Simon Magdulski about Golf Australia’s new handicap app, which has proved to be a hit with golfers, and we learn the inspiring story of Queensland’s Special Olympics star Natascha Tennent, whose golf prowess is growing despite her issues with autism and Tourette Syndrome.We also have a look at Rory McIlroy’s continuing struggles… winless since 2019 as he reaches 32 years of age.All this and a wrap of golf around the world with hosts Andy Maher and Martin Blake.
As Australian golf celebrates another win for Marc Leishman and Cam Smith and their comedic antics on the PGA Tour, we also enthuse about Hannah Green and Gabi Ruffels on the LPGA Tour.We have a fascinating chat with Wayne Perske about the unique career path he’s trodden that has taken him from successful player to a Japanese jail and all the way back to pouring his heart into the future of the sport at beautiful Maleny Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast.We then come a little south and chat to Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club boss Johnathon Zirkler about the recent biblical rains that were so severe they cut access to the course and left all bar a couple of greens inundated by mud and water.All this and a wrap of all things golf around the world with hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Alison Whitaker.
From successful touring pro to brilliant caddie on the PGA Tour for Cameron Davis, Andrew Tschudin sees golf from a unique perspective. We’re also joined by two newly crowned champions: Australian Amputee Open winner Shane Luke and Australian Boys’ winner Jeffrey Guan. The PGA of Australia’s Nick Dastey makes his in-studio debut as co-host with Andy Maher and Mark Hayes as we keep you up to date with all the happenings in the golfing world this week.
If you’ve ever wanted to hear Andy Maher rap, you’re in unexpected luck! Much to co-host Mark Hayes’ disgust, Andy introduces a whole new element to our review of a memorable Masters.We also chat to Metropolitan GC board member Jay Bethell, whose club is doing amazing things to become a worthy winner of our Visionary of the Year March award.We welcome back Nick Dastey to chat all things PGA after some great news this week about next summer’s tournament schedule, plus a whole lot more.
It’s golf’s week in the global sports spotlight and we just can’t get enough of the mighty Masters.We cross live to Augusta to chat with Aussie expert on the ground, Ben Everill, then chat with Sydney amateur Grace Kim who – partly at least – lived out her dream of playing Augusta National last week.Hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake offer their ill-considered tips for the green jacket, plus we look back at the year’s first women’s major championship and Jordan Spieth’s timely return to the winner’s circle.
After an epic NSW Open, our very own Bryden Macpherson fought off an army of would-be stars to salute at Concord. He joins us today to tell us the trade secrets of exactly how.We stay in Sydney to chat with the emerging Andy Richards and his coach former WPGA Tour player Rachel Bailey, who’s breaking down barriers as a coach.Plus all the latest from a genuinely busy week around the world with Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters at the helm.
To celebrate the show’s 200th episode, we are joined by Australian Golf legend, Karrie Webb. In addition, Golf Australia CEO, James Sutherland and PGA of Australia CEO, Gavin Kirkman drop by the studio to talk about greater collaboration to move the game forward. Our milestone episode is hosted by Andy Maher and Ali Whitaker.
After our wrap of the Players, we have a couple of heartwarming chats with current and potential stars of the Isuzu Queensland Open – Andrew Evans, the new champ still letting his heroics sink in and then 13-year-old Alfie Ward, who had the week of his young life.Hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes then turn their attention to one of the more extraordinary scoring feats we’ve ever brought to the table when Connor McLachlan chats through his round of 16-under-par (YEP!!) 56 at Woodford Golf Club in Queensland.All this and all that’s important in world and local golf.
As we celebrate the impact of women in our great game, the long absent Alison Whitaker makes a return to the co-hosting chair as we chat with WPGA boss Karen Lunn, Victoria Golf Club devotee Jan Jelleff and our Visionary of the Year February award winners.Co-hosts Mark Hayes and Martin Blake also run through the news of the week including Bryson DeChambeau’s musclebound heroics and Andrew Martin’s hour of power at TPS Bonnie Doon.All this and a whole lot more.
It’s episode #197 for Inside the Ropes and it’s an eclectic mix.NRL legend and budding golf player manager Braith Anasta tells us why he’s excited to host The Players Series in Sydney, talks about his (very tidy) golf, and a little rugby league anecdote.Luke Bates runs us through a preview of the Isuzu Queensland Open next week at Pelican Waters.And we look at the implications of the Tiger Woods car accident for golf.
If you’ve ever wanted the inside scoop on what goes on in the back rooms of world golf, Andrew Langford-Jones is your man. Today, “Langers” shares a couple of cracking stories, including spilling the beans on how he kept Tiger’s secret a secret during the 2009 Australian Masters!Kristalle Blum, winner of the WPGA’s inaugural Athena competition, drops by to tell hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes how it has changed her life.Plus we talk to Grahame Stinson, the newest member of “Club 59” and flash around the world for the latest news and views.
It’s Aussie winners all round this week with Moonah Links PGA Classic winner Bryden MacPherson dropping in as a scarily knowledgable co-host for the first time. He joins regulars Andy Maher and Mark Hayes in chatting with newly crowned Australian Amateur champions Grace Kim and Louis Dobbelaar.All that and all the news and views from around the golfing world.
The great ball rollback debate goes on, and Mike Clayton is at the forefront again.Architect, commentator and strident critic ‘Clayts’ joins us for this week’s edition.As does Chris Wood, winner of last weekend’s Victorian PGA Championship.We cross to Adelaide for Mark Hayes’ take on the Australian Amateur at Kooyonga.Hosts Andy Maher, Martin Blake and Mike Clayton also work through the domination of Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka’s big comeback victory in Phoenix.
There were two types of golf drama that dominated this week … the bad kind with Patrick Reed’s rules drama and the very best kind with Brad Kennedy saluting amid a host of great challengers at the fabulous debut of The Players Series at Rosebud.We chat with Kennedy and youngster Molly McLean who played a fascinating part of her own at Rosebud.Hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters also chat with our first Visionary of the Year recipient and walk though all the other news in golf, both home and abroad.
As we return to a studio (hurrah!), we turn to one of Australian golf’s favourites to tee off our 2021 campaign. Hannah Green drops in from Perth to tell us how her world has changed. Hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes also talk to Cancer Council boss Todd Harper about the enormous success of the Longest Day in Golf around the country and catch up on all the news from around the golfing globe this summer.
The show that breaks down all borders did it again today, going inside the quarantine hotel to speak with the rising star of Australian golf, Steph Kyriacou, after her amazing rookie year on the Ladies European Tour.We then cross to Florida to catch up with her St Michael’s clubmate Travis Smyth, who tells all about his new base and how he’s dealing with the pandemic’s challenges.Regular visitors Karen Lunn and Nick Dastey drop by to share some exciting news about not only the Australian professional calendar this summer, but also the ground-breaking name change for the women’s domestic tour.All this and a whole lot more with hosts Mark Hayes and Martin Blake in our final show for 2020.
As hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes dissect a memorable Masters, we’re joined by one of its record-setting protagonists, Cam Smith. From the agony of his near miss to the battle to thicken his moustache, the young Queenslander gives us a great insight into all that made his week so entertaining.We get special “couchside” access to great mates Hannah Green and Su Oh courtesy of Luke Mackey in Florida.Then we cross to northern NSW to catch up with Allan Clarke, he of the astounding 34 club championships, to learn of the esky-toting buggy that has helped him to golfing immortality at his beloved Macksville.All that and a heap more, including Steph Kyriacou’s sensational rise through the world rankings.
Masters week is in full swing and we return to Ben Everill this week - who will provide the best Aussie-focussed coverage there is via AAP - to find out how different the November Masters has looked to this point.Then, we skip west to Texas to catch up with two-time Australian Open champ Greg Chalmers.We touch on the distance debate, get the latest on Greg's back, hear how some coaching could be in his near future... and hear one of the all-time great Masters stories from Greg's first hole in 2001!Plus, Mark Hayes and Justin Falconer wrap Minjee Lee's incredible performance under the bright lights in Dubai, plus the efforts of future stars Steph Kyriacou and Gabi Ruffels.And for more info on how you can score one of 29 awesome prizes just by watching The Masters this week, head to masterslivingroom.golf!
This week on Inside The Ropes, Andy Maher and Mike Clayton have taken the reins and one of them has been well and truly global and trending in the world of social media this week!They discuss the online discussion between Clayts, Brandel Chamblee and many others as we approach next week's Masters at Augusta National.We also welcome friend of the show Ben Everill of the PGA Tour back, before a well overdue catch up with Australian golf legend Lyndsay Stephen.
With the final men’s major rapidly approaching, we go direct to Augusta to chat with the man who has his finger on the Masters pulse, Scott Michaux.We chat with rising Perth star Hayden Hopewell about his recent WA Open triumph and his aspirations, which may or may not include bulk protein shakes at Scarborough.Hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes chat through the Northern Territory PGA, plus bring a range of other extraordinary golf achievements to light.
This Week, the PGA of Australia’s Nick Dastey takes us inside the decision to cancel three of our biggest tournaments of the summer because of Covid-19.We talk to Owen Wells about his remarkable feat of acing all four holes at Gunnedah Golf Club in NSW.And Elvis… Smylie that is, is in the building after his unbelievable week at the Keperra Bowl in Queensland.Andy Maher and Martin Blake are in charge this week.
It’s a special moment for an ITR regular as Jed Morgan becomes the first golfer to ever win a full Sport Australia Hall of Fame scholarship. (18:30)But it’s even better that we’re on the spot when Jed meets his mentor as part of his prize, the legendary Ricky Ponting, who’s almost as adept at golf as he is cricket.We then cross to Perth to chat with GolfWA boss Gary Thomas in the middle of the WA swing on the PGA Tour of Australasia, plus regular hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes return to normal service about the game’s other big issues.
We’ve had many great weeks for Aussie golf this year and this week featured a whole raft of great stories from tours around the world.But it’s primarily a local focus for ITR this week with Geoff Ogilvy, Karen Lunn and Nick Dastey joining us to chat details about the Players Series events going ahead on the PGA and ALPG Tours.We hear from Hannah Green and Minjee Lee before this week’s Women’s PGA Championship in Philadelphia, plus an extraordinary achievement among many in the golfing life of Steve Prior, who joins us before the NSW Amputee Championship this week.All this and a whole lot more from hosts Mark Hayes and Martin Blake.
It’s been a tumultuous week in golf politics and one of Australia’s most respected playing voices, Matt Griffin, joins us to talk through the minefield.We’re joined by Liz Broderick, the power behind the Male Champions of Change program that’s not only modernising golf, but having a huge impact on sport and society in general. And we learn from GA interim boss Rob Armour exactly the roll that Male Champions of Change is playing in the golf industry.Plus all the other news and views with hosts Mark Hayes and Martin Blake.
It was a potentially game-changing week as Bryson DeChambeau saluted at the US Open, so hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes assess what it means to golf at both the elite and amateur levels.Plus we chat to Aussie Rhy Waddington, the head chef at Winged Foot, for an insider’s view on the tournament and all that goes on behind the scenes.And, in #ThankASuper week, we chat to Brett Robinson about all the great work out superintendents and their staffs are doing to keep golf afloat in this most challenging of years.All that and the usual news and views from around the world!
Another massive week on the golf calendar, so we make three trips across the Pacific to keep you up to speed.Direct from Winged Foot, we chat with Lukas Michel on the eve of his major championship debut and then to the ever-entertaining Scott Hend, who’s no stranger to the US Open, even though he hasn’t been in a while.Then it’s time to reflect on a great ANA Inspiration for the Aussie women, with Karrie Webb’s long-time caddie Mikey Paterson joining us from Portland to chat through his first time on the bag of the rapidly emerging Gabi Ruffels last week.All that and a heap more, including a couple of customary bakes from host Andy Maher and his cohorts Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters.
Another week, another Australian champion! We are joined by our latest international winner Brett Drewitt today, who has a great tale of the adversities he has conquered to win in the USA.Martin Blake has a chat with Katherine Kirk before this week’s ANA Inspiration, plus we chat with Professor Andrea Lamont-Mills about the Australian golf industry’s new mindfulness campaign, Tee Your Mind.Hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes also chat #DoingItForJarrod and how you can work with us at Golf Australia.
Plenty transpired in global and local golf this week, but there’s no better perspective to put on the big issues than that of Mike Clayton, our resident guru. From miracle putts to Sophia Popov and the burning issue of Royal Sydney’s redevelopment, Clayts has it all covered.We’re also joined by Steph Kyriacou from Prague after her stellar result on the LET, sharing her thoughts with Stacey Peters about the lessons she’s learnt in an incredible season.And closer to home, we catch up with new Royal Fremantle course-record holder Maddison Hinson-Tolchard to discuss her epic achievement.Hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes have that and much more.
On an epic weekend for Australian golf, we talk to two of the people right in the thick of the action.Curtis Luck joins us after his breakthrough victory with a brilliant and emotional recount of his battle. (12:35)Then Minjee Lee calls in to tell us about her love affair with Royal Troon and the front-row seat she had for one of the great golf stories this year at the AIG Women’s Open. (38:45) Hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes wrap up the rest of the week’s big news from round the corner and around the globe.
Whatever you call it, the Women's Open Championship has become a genuinely large feature on the golfing calendar. Today, we chat with former champion Karen Lunn about not only her storied involvement, but how the event has progressed and the huge Aussie charge at Troon this week.We also catch up with Lucas Herbert who's now officially "between majors". Herbert played the PGA Championship recently and is staying stateside to prepare for the US Open as part of his crazy 2020 campaign.All this and more as hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes bring you up to date on all things golf around the world.
Jason Day was one of a number of Aussies to put up a brave fight this week and we cover his brilliant effort at the PGA Championship, as well as the historic performance of young Collin Morikawa.We were so close to a double delight on Monday morning but win, lose or draw it's always a treat to chat with Aussie superstar Gabi Ruffels. We cover the 20-year-old's spectacular title defence at the US Women's Am and what's in store for the weeks ahead.Plus, we look back at another incredible week on the LPGA Tour as the women's pro season ramps up – starting with the return of major golf at the AIG Women's British Open!Andy Maher is joined by Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters.
The Aussies found their collective mojo on the world’s tours this week, so we catch up with the one who took us on a thrill ride on Monday morning. Ryan Ruffels, as always, gives us great insight into this, his narrowest of misses.We spend some time with Briony Lyle, wife of the late, great Jarrod, as the Challenge charity so dear to their hearts plots #DoingItForJarrod fundraisers around the country.And as the golf world’s focus falls on San Francisco, hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes run the rule over the contenders at the year’s first major, the US PGA Championship.
GA's General Manager of Golf Operations Simon Brookhouse is back on the show to discuss Tuesday's double announcements regarding the postponement of the 2020 Australian Open and the overhaul of some of our top amateur events, including some exciting changes for the Interstate Series and Aus Am.There's few more exciting things to wake up to on a Monday morning than one of our Aussie young guns killing it on the PGA Tour – and this week we welcome Sydney's Cam Davis back to the show after he did just that!And the LPGA is back this week, so who better to call upon than our own Stacey Peters, who also runs us through some stunning results in the inaugural State Challenge.As always, Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are socially distanced - but aligned all the same!
It has been a long time between drinks for the women of the LPGA Tour, so we chat with Sarah Kemp who’s been locked down in Florida for months awaiting the grand return next week. It’s a chat of safety, careful planning … and the usual banter about her rugby league leanings!Continuing the girl power, we chat with 11-year-old Olive Spitty after she set a course record with a 73 at Kerang Golf Club, then marvel at the achievements of Issy Taylor, Kirsten Rudgeley and Karis Davidson to boot.Then Bushnell boss Paul McLean joins us to chat about the revolutionary product changing the way we hear golf … yes, hear! This brings a chat about some of our hosts’ musical leanings on the golf course and, as usual, Andy Maher and Mark Hayes get a bit carried away.All this and more on episode #173!And to enter the competition to win a Bushnell Wingman, CLICK HERE!Using the competition guidelines, as promised, here are a few of our hosts’ song lists to pump into the Wingman...Stacey PetersCan’t Stop The Feeling – Justin TimberlakeFirework – Katy PerryI’m On Fire – Bruce SpringsteenCaution – The KillersTo The Left – BeyonceSteady Steady – The Crime WivesHot n Cold – Katy PerryOh Please – Tom GrennanI Will Always Love You – Whitney HoustonCome Again – Damn YankeesMartin BlakeBlack Hole Sun – SoundgardenCelebrity Skin – HoleI’m On Fire – Bruce SpringsteenHeroes – David BowieDrive – The CarsWings Of An Eagle – Russell MorrisGood Riddance – Green DayWicked Game – Chris IsaakHeavy Heart – You Am IPaul McLeanU2- Beautiful DayYour Song- Elton JohnMondays Experts – Weddings Parties AnythingPower and the Passion- Midnight OilA New England- Billy BraggMark HayesPump It Up – Elvis CostelloPlaying To Win – Little River BandJimmy Sharman’s Boxers – Midnight OilBlow It High Dough – Tragically HipRock And Roll – Gary GlitterPlusGolf Star – Young Jeffrey’s parody of “Rock Star” by Nickelback, from Live 95.5 radio station in Portland OregonAndy MaherGreen Green Grass Of Home - Tom JonesGreen Grass - Tom WaitsDon’t Let The Green Grass Fool You - Wilson PickettGrazing In The Grass - Chet AtkinsThe Grass Is Green - Nelly FurtadoGreen Grass Vapours - Angie StoneSecret Garden - Bruce SpringsteenSong Of Sand - Suzanne VegaSands Of Time - Fleetwood MacStraight Down the Middle - Bing Crosby
We cover all corners of the game again this week, first looking back at the action in the US and an instantly classic PGA Tour playoff.Then, we welcome Aussie legend Bob Tuohy, including an epic story about Nigel Mansell and Greg Norman.Next, Ali Whitaker catches up with familiar face Iona Stephen to discuss The R&A's 'Open For The Ages' and more, before we welcome Professor Andrea Lamont-Mills from the University of Southern Queensland to explain the study she's conducting into why women aged 40-59 are more prone to suicide and the impact of sport and menopause.Andy Maher is back in the host's chair with Mark Hayes by his side.
We begin this week with Queensland pro and one of golf's good guys Matt Guyatt, who's experienced a serious health scare in recent days.Then WA's Jarryd Felton returns to the show after teeing it up in Sunday's Birdies For Breast Cancer at The Cut - and to provide an update on how he's travelling in these troubling times.Queensland young gun Issy Taylor and her coach Michael Jones are on the line to talk about US collegiate golf after Issy was made an All-American scholar last week.And to finish off, we welcome Mike Clayton to give his take on all things PGA Tour, namely Bryson DeChambeau and his stunning performance in Detroit, among other things.Mark Hayes and Ali Whitaker share the host's chair this week.
There's a whole lot happening in the world of golf and we begin this week by wrapping the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours... including a moment to forget involving Greg Chalmers and more importantly, Ian Poulter!Straight off the course, reigning US Women's Amateur champ Gabi Ruffels joins us from Nevada where she's playing in another Cactus Tour event, just days after knocking off the pros and taking home the silverware.Glenelg GC's Robert Vincekovic joins the show to discuss an influx of new members in recent times and how the Adelaide golf clubs are working together to ensure they're stronger than ever.Reigning Tasmanian Open champ Kathryn Norris joins us to chat about an amazing upcoming event she's pulled together at The Cut in WA this weekend, all to raise funds for a cause near to her heart.And we wrap by shouting out one of our own, who has turned into a tournament director in recent days! Mark Hayes is joined by Justin Falconer and Stacey Peters.
Another week in the books and safe to say there was plenty happening on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. Our special co-host for the week, Zach Murray, joins Andy Maher and Mark Hayes in running over all the action from the US, including Webb Simpson, Abe Ancer, Jason Day, Brett Coletta, Nick Watney and more.We get Zach to explain what the situation is regarding the European Tour and how a potentially life-changing year for him has been thrown into chaos.We hear from Scott McLean from Gosnells GC in WA about an extremely exciting event at the club last week and to broadly discuss WA's influence on the #GoldenEra.Then, we're joined by Jack Mackenzie, the eldest of three brothers who all made an eagle on the same hole, on the same day at Medway GC.
First up this week, we cover the return of pro golf and talk bulking Bryson, a tough return for the Aussies and more.Then, it's an absolute treat to welcome Aussie golf icon Mark Allen to Inside The Ropes to give an update on his health, discuss some of the good and tough times of a magnificent pro career and weigh in on some of the game's hottest current talking points.We're also joined by Daniel Beard, the brains behind a simple yet effective booking system he's implemented at his home club in Cobden that is now attracting the attention of clubs across the country, Head to www.BookATee.com.au to learn more!Andy Maher is joined by Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters.
Pro golf is back this week and we are too, with a jam-packed show!Long-time friend of the show – and one of the good guys of Aussie golf – Matt Griffin is back to discuss the Japan Tour's return, the polarising world rankings announcement from this week, what mixed events on home soil might look like and more.Then, Kew GC's Rowan Dick joins us to discuss his club's influx of young members in recent times and the positive impact that's had.Andy Maher is joined by Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters who is fresh from the shearing shed!
It’s the discussion we had to have.The long-awaited round table on what the future of Australian golf could – and some would say should – look like when we emerge from Covid-19, AKA the best excuse we’ve ever had to shake things up.Peter O’Malley, Karen Lunn, Nick Dastey, Simon Brookhouse and Alison Whitaker, all with different vantage points and ideas, join Andy Maher, Mark Hayes, Mike Clayton and Martin Blake as we ponder the future of our great game.Don’t forget to give us your thoughts, through the social channels of Golf Australia, or specifically on Twitter at @InsideThe_Ropes!
It's a monster episode of Inside The Ropes this week as pro golf (sort of) returns and we welcome three of Australia's biggest stars to the show!First up, we cover The Match #2 from Florida featuring Tiger, Phil, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, before weighing in on the Moore Park GC debate that has been bubbling this week.(Click here to read Read Rod Morri's piece, as mentioned by Hayesy)Then, we welcome Australian golf's most talented brother-sister combo as Minjee and Min Woo Lee join us from their childhood home in Perth where they've been enjoying lockdown together... we think!And we finish this week with a brilliant catch up with South Australian Wade Ormsby, who started this year with a bang thanks to a second triumph at the Asian Tour's Hong Kong Open.Andy Maher is joined by Mark Hayes and Matt Cutler for Ep 165.
Episode 164 is one we've all been waiting for!First up, we head to California to catch up with PGA Tour writer Ben Everill to discuss the weekend's happenings at Seminole, the Tour's imminent return, Jason Day's progress over the break and what might happen with the US Open at Winged Foot. (5:40)Then we welcome a genuine icon of Australian golf as Brett Ogle makes his #InsideTheRopes debut to discuss playing all around the world in the 80s and beyond, some famous duels with Greg Norman at home and his involvement with the game at every level. (35:10)Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Mike Clayton to back over a raft of other topics. Enjoy!
Golf has been the talk of the town right across the country and this week on Inside The Ropes is no different!Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Justin Falconer begin by discussing the latest on the upcoming Australian Summer of Golf schedule and the hopes of pro golf's return in the near future overseas before we're treated to one of the all-time great bakes from Andy.We have the pleasure of welcoming major champion Hannah Green back to the show, this time from her folks' place in Perth, to discuss what she's been up to, the uncertainty surrounding the 2020 calendar and what next summer might look like for her.Finally, we are joined by #OsteoToTheStars Tina Maio, to discuss her time in the game working with Geoff Ogilvy, Aaron Baddeley, Adam Scott and more, including a Stuart Appleby story that needs to be heard to be believed!Click here to find out more about Tina's free webinar clinic this Saturday with Matt Griffin and a whole lot more!
There's still minimal golf around the globe but the show must go on at Inside The Ropes, as we welcome Aussie star and LPGA regular Su Oh on episode #162.Then, CEO of the PGA of Australia Gavin Kirkman joins us for a fascinating chat about the state of the game for our nation's to pros and to dissect how the pro schedule might be altered off the back of the Covid-19 crisis.And to finish, we cover all the latest news from around the world. Andy Maher is joined by Mike Clayton and Mark Hayes.
It's Queenslanders galore this week on Inside The Ropes!First up, we welcome reigning Aus Amateur champ Jed Morgan to the show as he counts down the days until his long locks come off for the World's Greatest Shave! (Click here to donate on Jed's page)Then, Aussie legend Rod Pampling is on the line from Florida for one of the great Inside The Ropes chats, covering the Champions Tour, beating Brooks Koepka, memories of Tiger and so much more.Andy Maher is joined by Matt Cutler and Mark Hayes.
We've got the game at every level this week, starting off with Golf Australia Chairman Andrew Newbold to discuss the latest at the national level and what lies ahead for the game.PGA Tour star Marc Leishman took some time away from manicuring his pristine lawn to chat about his time at home in the US, the Olympics, the ever-changing tournament schedule and a whole lot more.Then, we're joined by Jason Bradley, the GM of Wynnum GC in Brisbane, to talk about the peculiar last few weeks his club has experienced as it keeps its doors open to members.Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Justin Falconer.
There were big developments this week in how the golf calendar might look in the back half of 2020... but can we take the latest updates as gospel?Korn Ferry Tour young gun Brett Coletta joins the show from lockdown at his place to reveal what he's heard about the Tour's return and how it impacts him and many other pros from around the world.Then we welcome Brendan Kilmartin from WA, who's taken it upon himself to ensure he gets his golf fix during this Covid-19 period with a homemade golf course with a difference!And to finish we hear about Stace's unfortunate start to the pennant season and more. Andy Maher is joined by Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters.
Inside The Ropes is back for another week but on Ep 158, it's the people who choose the talking points!Former pro and current course architect Mike Clayton is back in the hot seat as we fire up the #AskClaytsAnything machine and pose the questions you want answered regarding all areas of our great game.Then, we welcome Robyn Sobey and Dorothy Laffin from Albany GC in WA to hear their remarkable joint effort of making twin aces on the same hole in the same comp!Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Mike Clayton to cover everything in between, including the latest scheduling news regarding the year's biggest events.
We remain isolated, but Inside The Ropes returns for another cross-country podcast with Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake.We discuss the historic call to advise golf clubs across the country to close down at this troubling time and what the ramifications are for the 2021 (or is that 2020?) Olympics and our Aussie stars.Victorian young gun Lukas Michel is nearing the end of his quarantine period at home and calls in after returning from a trip to the US, and more importantly, a few days at Augusta National ahead of (hopefully) this year's Masters.Then, Australian Sports Turf Managers Association CEO Mark Unwin joins us to discuss the dramatic impact the Covid-19 crisis is having on Australian golf clubs and its courses.
There's next to no golf on and the world's in lockdown... but the show must go on!We come to you this week from five different locations and things might sound a fraction different, but Andy Maher, Ali Whitaker and Mark Hayes are ready to roll with super special guest Lydia Ko!The Kiwi superstar opens up on her road to the LPGA and everything in between.We also cover the way clubs around the country are reacting to Covid-19 and discuss the only professional golf to be played on the weekend that boasts one of the game's great tour names!
As for everyone, the golf world is battling to come to terms with Covid-19 … but in episode #155, we chiefly focus on two really positive stories for Australian golf.Regular visitor Lucas Herbert returns to chat about what lies ahead, revelling in not only his recent European Tour win but also his renewed passion for the sport.We’re then joined by the incredibly innovative Sandy Jamieson, whose new “One club golf” is quickly becoming a revolution for those new to golf.And despite their best efforts, Andy Maher and Mark Hayes can’t get to the bottom of co-host Ali Whitaker’s post-Dubai antics.
Outgoing Golf Australia boss Stephen Pitt drops by to offer his reflections on 11 years at the helm, leaving us with the thought that “golf is right for disruption”.Co-hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters also are joined by LET fan favourite “Flic” Johnson, who helps us put a personal touch on the Coronavirus saga reaching into the world of golf.We chat Marc Leishman’s rise, Jason Day’s latest hurdle, some great news for the LPGA and then wrap up with the latest from Aussies in tournaments around Australia and the world.
On episode #153, hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Matt Cutler dissect the Honda Classic from all angles, including Paul Azinger’s smack to global golf, Cam Davis’ rise and victorious Sungjae Im’s bandaid removal.But in far more tasteful news, we chat with Shane Floyd, the toast of the Cromer Golf Club in Sydney after his round of a lifetime ended with a blistering 58 at the weekend.All this plus the NZ Open, NSW Women’s Open and Tassie Opens and a whole lot more!
Another week... another pair of reasons to believe the #GoldenEra grows stronger every single day!Anthony Quayle claimed his maiden pro win at the Isuzu Queensland Open on the same day NSW star amateur Steph Kyriacou shocked the golf world with her rollicking win in Bonville. The St Micheal's member joins the show to discuss the weekend of a lifetime and some exciting personal news. (17:35)Then, Golf Australia's High Performance chief Brad James is in studio to discuss the amazing performances of Steph and our other Aussies around the globe after a brilliant 18 months. (30:00)Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Justin Falconer run the rule over all the weekend's other news, including Patrick Reed sticking it to his doubters in Mexico and more!
With Adam Scott continuing Australia's amazing international run and Inbee Park adding a legendary name to a domestic trophy, there is plenty to celebrate. Hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton delve into those and way more with Patrick Reed, TV coverage and Olympic golf all in the crosshairs for discussion. We also chat Stephen Pitt, Mickey Wright and Aussie course rankings on a packed episode.
The final day of the 2020 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open, just like the majority of the week belonged to Inbee Park. The hall of famer notched up LPGA career win 20 with a three shot victory, finishing at -14.
There's only 18 holes to go and after a volatile Saturday afternoon at Royal Adelaide, the 2020 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open is Inbee Park's to lose.The Korean superstar will head into the final round after a Saturday 68 earned her a three-stroke lead over countrywoman Ayean Cho. Hannah Green battled hard on Saturday but looks to be a little too far back.Join Mark Hayes, Mike Clayton and John Huggan to wrap all the action from a massive day in South Australia.
Inbee Park made a charge on day two of the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open to share the lead with England’s Jodi Ewart Shadoff at 10-under heading into the weekend. American Jillian Hollis shot up the leaderboard into outright third with a 4-under-par 69 with Hannah Green the best performing Aussie at 6-under.
The Aussie summer of golf rolls on to South Australia and the opening round of the 2020 #WomensAusOpen is in the books!First, we're joined by golfer/blogger/podcast extraordinaire Meg MacLaren to dissect a promising start for her at Royal Adelaide and the game at large.Then John Huggan, Mike Clayton and Mark Hayes run the rule down the leaderboard, discussing the Aussies' performances on day one and more.
A day for the ages at 13th Beach.Min Woo Lee comes of age and our new women's champion, Hee Young Park comes back from the brink at the 2020 ISPS Handa Vic Open.Let Rod Morri and Mark Hayes guide you through an historic day in Barwon Heads.
On arguably the wildest day in ISPS Handa Vic Open history, Min Woo Lee put in the performance of his young career with a four-under 68 to move three shots clear of the field.It was a similar story on the women's side with Ayean Cho and Madelene Sagstrom set to duke it out in Sunday's final round.Mark Hayes and Rod Morri roll through all the action on an amazing day at 13th Beach!
The halfway cut has been made and there is some serious fat to be chewed through as the 2020 ISPS Handa Vic Open heads into Saturday's third round!Mark Hayes and Rod Morri are back straight after the close of play, this time joined by Mike Clayton, who got his man Blake Collyer successfully through to the weekend's action here at 13th Beach.
Day one of the 2020 ISPS Handa Vic Open is in the books and we've got a women's wrap, men's wrap and all the action from around the world over the weekend.We've got another tribute to 'Damo' and discuss the latest from the distance debate!Mark Hayes is joined by Rod Morri and John Huggan!
We’ve broken a lot of ground on Inside The Ropes, but never before have we had a dame drop by.The one and only Dame Laura Davies, or “Damo” to her tour mates, tells us why she still loves coming to Australia and reveals a special guest caddie she’ll have on her bag for the next three weeks.Hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and the rarely jetlagged Alison Whitaker pilot a huge show featuring a big ISPS Handa Vic Open preview, the latest on changes to your handicap and the future of the World Golf League – plus Ali provides a special insight into the celebrations after one of Australian golf’s greatest weeks abroad.
We welcome back Inside the Ropes for 2020 and catchup with everything that’s happened around the globe before previewing next month’s ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open!From a course review of the host venue, The Royal Adelaide Golf Club, Adelaide as a tourism destination, and a breakdown of the 15 major champions set to descend upon Adelaide (Karrie Webb, Hannah Green, Inbee Park, and Dame Laura Davies to name a few), South Australia is the place to be next month!Mark Hayes and Andy Maher are back in the host seats with Mike Clayton by their side. Our special guest is LPGA Senior Manager, Tour Media Christina Lance as she prepares to head down under for the summer of golf!
We might be at the last ITR for 2019, but we’ve hit the tape full of running. We chat with International team vice-captain Geoff Ogilvy about an epic Presidents Cup week and then throw a few ideas past PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. Hosts Mark Hayes and Justin Falconer work through all the news of the week, including Hannah Green’s big win at the Greg Norman Medal and Ryan Ruffels’ elevation to the Korn Ferry Tour. They then have the big rundown of all the great things and people we saw in golf around the world 2019.Happy festive season to all our listeners; we’ll be back in early 2020 to keep taking you Inside The Ropes!!
The cream rose to the top on Sunday at Royal Melbourne. Despite trailing 10-8 heading into final-day singles matches, the US ruthlessly spoiled the International team’s dreams of lifting the Presidents Cup for the first time in more than two decades.It started with Tiger Woods and ended with Matt Kuchar as the US set a single-session record with eight points to notch a 16-14 victory over Ernie Els’ gallant squad.Mark Hayes is joined by Ali Whitaker and Martin ‘The Chief’ Blake onsite at the Presidents Cup.
Day 3 at the Presidents Cup saw some of the most enthralling golf ever seen at Royal Melbourne. With Ernie’s men taking a 9-5 advantage into the afternoon’s foursomes, the Americans took command and were likely to tie the Presidents Cup at 9-9 heading into Sunday but remarkably, the Internationals clawed their way back from the brink in a few matches to secure two half points.It’ll be 10-8 to the International team when the singles matches start Sunday! We break down an incredible Saturday.Mark Hayes is joined by Martin ‘The Chief’ Blake, Mike Clayton and Matt Kamienski onsite at the Presidents Cup.
Day 2 at the Presidents Cup has set the scene for what will be a compelling weekend at Royal Melbourne. With the Internationals taking commanding leads in the majority of the foursomes early on, the US Team battled back to tie the day’s five matches 2.5 each.The Internationals lead for the first time after two sessions since 2005. Ernie’s men will take a 6.5 to 3.5 into Saturday’s double sessions as the anticipation builds for what could be one of the biggest upsets on golf’s world stage.Mark Hayes is joined by Martin ‘The Chief’ Blake and Justin Falconer onsite at the Presidents Cup.
It’s day one from Royal Melbourne and what a day it was for the International team as they take a surprising 4-1 lead in the Presidents Cup. First blood went to US Team with captain Tiger Woods the hot man on course playing alongside Justin Thomas but it was all Ernie’s men from there, securing four straight points and sending the huge crowds into a frenzy.Mark Hayes is joined by Martin Blake and Mike Clayton onsite at the Presidents Cup.
The exhilarating summer of golf rolls on this week as the 2019 Presidents Cup hits town!Recorded ahead of last week's Australian Open, we run our eyes over the battle between the US and the Internationals at Royal Melbourne with the PGA Tour's Matt Kamienski joining us at the desk.Our special guest is Internationals' leader Marc Leishman as he readies himself for a massive week in his home state.Ali Whitaker takes the reins with Mark Hayes and Justin Falconer by her side.
Matt Jones has made history at The Australian GC, winning his second Aussie Open championship in a drama filled Sunday with Louie Oosthuizen making a late challenge.Jones finished at -15 and had to nail a five footer for par to hoist the Stonehaven Cup for the second time.Mark Hayes is joined by Mike Clayton and Ben Everill.
The third round at the 2019 #AusOpenGolf was full of surprises with Matt Jones taking a three-shot lead into the final round.How did it all unfold? Join Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton to find out.
The cut has been made at the 2019 #AusOpenGolf and we're back to discuss all the big name casualties – and who is in prime position to make a weekend charge at the Stonehaven Cup.Andy Maher is back, joined by Mark Hayes and Martin 'Adonis' Blake.
An amazing day one at the 2019 #AusOpenGolf is in the books and we've got Mark Hayes, Mike Clayton and Inside The Ropes debutant Rod Morri to run you through all the action.We discuss leading amateur duo Takumi Kanaya and Kevin Yu, as well as the fortunes of leading Australians Cam Smith, Marc Leishman and Adam Scott.We also cover the days of Sergio Garcia, Paul Casey, Louis Oosthuizen and a selection of the brilliant amateurs in the field... including Clayts' boss for the week, 17-year-old Elvis Smylie!
We're back for another week but this time we've returned to the studio!It's lights, cameras, action on Inside The Ropes this week with Ali Whitaker steering the ship. Presidents Cup Executive Director joins the show alongside Mark Hayes and Justin Falconer as we wrap a big weekend from around the world of golf.We dive into #AusOpenGolf fever with some predictions (and roughies) that we're sure will come back to haunt us. (16:50)Then, we welcome Aussie legend Marc Leishman before he jets back to Australia for a massive fortnight in Sydney and Melbourne. (32:40)We give the second ever Australian All Abilities Championship presented by ISPS Handa the credit it deserves as some of the world's most inspiring players make their way to Sydney. (46:45) To finish up, we run our eye over the latest news from the game back home.
On a wildly eclectic episode, we chat to Presidents Cup International team vice-captain Geoff Ogilvy (14:05), newly crowned Vic Amateur champion Grace Kim (32:20) and the soon-to-be-shaven Jack Wilson, who’s bravely putting his famous locks on the line for kids with cancer.Co-hosts Mark Hayes, Martin Blake and Stacey Peters chat all things from European Tour Q-school to LPGA Tour Championship, from world amateur rankings to Jason Day’s rapidly expanding collection of caddies and from our global wrap of the Aussies to the loss of the much-loved George Begg, who’ll be sadly missed around golf media centres around the country.
With less than a month to the Presidents Cup, we chat to the man who’s in charge of making Royal Melbourne sing as a golf course. Richard Forsyth is the man responsible for having the famous Composite Course in pristine shape when the world’s best come calling.We chat to rising Sydneysider Doey Choi about her recent successes and what the summer holds for one of our brightest young talents, plus co-hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes throw down the gauntlet to corporate Australia to get behind our female champions on the LPGA Tour with some fair dinkum Aussie financial support.
First up, we cap an incredible weekend in Asia that saw wins to Nelly Korda and Rory McIlroy and another near miss for our own Minjee Lee.Friend of the pod Bryden Macpherson is on the line from Georgia, discussing some changes in his own game and the dynamic Australian golf landscape.We're joined by Japan Tour sensation Brad Kennedy, as he heads back to the Land of the Rising Sun to tackle the business end of the season.Plus, there's rules dramas at LPGA Tour Q School and we await this week's Presidents Cup captain's picks announcement.Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Justin Falconer.
On a week when Tiger Woods took another step into golfing immortality, he also almost certainly stamped his playing papers for his visit to Royal Melbourne in December. (2:49)Co-hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters are joined by guest panellist Brett Coletta throughout the show, with the young Aussie giving another cracking insight into life on the road after a fantastic first full season on the Korn Ferry Tour. (27:03)We then catch up with the title-hungry Sue Wooster who continues to add to her trophy cabinet at a frenetic pace around the world, this time with her second consecutive Australian senior crown. (50:36)Plus all the regular updates and information of Aussies playing around the world. (59:11)
This week, we go over some of the bizarre rules dramas in Europe and America and Clayts' recent change of direction.Then, we welcome Aussie golf legend Graham Marsh to chat about his time in the game as both a leading golf architect and a player.Finally, Tasmanian icon Lindy Goggin jumps on the line with her granddaughter Hallie Meaburn about their recent triumph together in foursomes at Royal Hobart.Andy Maher resumes his seat in the host's chair with Martin Blake and Mike Clayton by his side.
We're back better than ever for Episode 124, starting off by covering all things PGA Tour, Lucas Herbert, Min Woo Lee & David McKenzie.Then, Presidents Cup Executive Director Matt Kamienski is in studio to look ahead to one of the best weeks of the year at Royal Melbourne. (16:10)And Karen Lunn joins the show to discuss how the ALPG is getting more women involved in the game in Australia. (35:20)Andy 'Kipchoge' Maher is joined by Martin 'Gazelle' Blake and Matt 'Moneghetti' Cutler!
We met Jack Trent last week, but little did we realise the Queenslander amateur would make a PGA Tour debut splash sufficient for such a quick return visit. (09:20)Co-hosts Mark Hayes and Alison Whitaker chat to our bright new prospect, then we bring in Christian Hamilton, the mastermind of the Australian All Abilities Championship which returns this year with another huge leap forward, a first female player. Said player, Daphne Van Houten, joins us online from the Netherlands to chat about her historical moment. (27:30)Later, we discuss the elephant in the room – was Hannah Green robbed without a “Don” nomination? (56:30)
There’s nothing more important in Australian golf than the health of clubland, so we’re rapt to welcome back Chyloe Kurdas fresh from her roadshow to all states and territories promoting equality and our Vision 2025.We also welcome back the revelation that is Maverick Antcliff to discuss his epic three-win season on the China Tour.And then there’s ITR newcomer Jack Trent, another Queenslander in college in Nevada who’s earnt a PGA Tour start this week in Las Vegas where he’ll tune up with a legendary Aussie who rocked his world with a surprise phone call last week.All this plus the latest news and views from around the world as co-hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake play Ernie Els and make their captain’s picks for the Presidents Cup International team.
We welcome to the studio a very special co-host this week in Lukas Michel, the new US Mid-Am champion who’s en route to the Masters and US Open next year. His story is a cracker, not to mention some next-level tomfoolery at St Andrews.In one of the most eclectic shows we’ve ever had, regular co-hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton also hear from two of our Asia-Pacific Amateur hopes - David Micheluzzi and Blake Windred - from China, Bryson DeChambeau’s preparations for the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne and Rory McIlroy’s wild plan to put the Australian Open on a global stage again.We pay tribute to Kate Nolan and in a special interview, we welcome newly crowned Australian Blind Open champion Glen “Juicy” Niciejewski to the show to celebrate his first national title.All that and more on a jam-packed episode #121.
It’s nearly the Aussie golf season and we take great pride in announcing two more star additions to the#AusOpenGolf line-up in Sydney this December...Hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters chat with Alison Whitaker from Scotland to relive the epic Solheim Cup. (11:20)We finally track down Ewan Porter to chat about his golf career before and after the microphone! (25:30)We also catch up with Elvis Smylie after he and Tyler Duncan returned from Florida to live out their Cameron Smith Scholarship prize. (52:10)
To kick things off this week we run the “pub test” over the latest Matt Kuchar drama, with rules guru Simon Magdulski offering a far more balanced opinion than our hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton.There’s nothing we like more than guests who speak openly about dramatic moments in their golfing lives. So we couldn’t be happier than to have had a great chat with Sydney’s Jamie Arnold, who enjoyed the best season of his career despite agonisingly missing out on his PGA Tour card.We then chat with a genuine legend of Australian golf – Brian Twite, the legendary club pro at Metropolitan who, at 93, joins us in studio to chat all things from how he came to leave England for Melbourne sight unseen, his experience at Royal Portrush in the 1951 Open Championship … and his dislike for golf carts.All that and the complete rundown of Aussies in action around the world.
You want the stars of world of golf? Well you've come to the right place!We kick things off by celebrating Cam Davis's brilliant finish to the 2019 season and his imminent return to the PGA Tour (01:00). Then, Friend of the show Christina Lance from the LPGA grabbed our very own Hannah Green just moments after the 22-year-old won her second title of the year at the Cambia Portland Classic. (08:30)Ep 118 is a Solheim Cup special as we're joined by Team Europe's Azahara Munoz (26:30) and American duo Lizette Salas and Angel Yin. (36:00)Aussie legend Bec Artis jumps on the phone to break some news (48:30) and we hear from Queensland's Cam Smith ahead of his announcement that he'll be back for a full card of events over the summer of golf!Last week went off without a hitch, so we've recalled the trusty trio of Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Ali Whitaker.
Co-hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Ali Whitaker chat with regular guest Christina Lance from the LPGA Tour about a couple of Solheim Cup shocks (18:15).Then, we celebrate the against-the-odds return to the PGA Tour of ever-likeable Aussie, Cam Percy (29:00). But at the opposite end of the megabucks spectrum, we discuss the merit – or otherwise – of the uber-lucrative Tour Championship.Plus, hear from first-time Australian PGA Tour winner Brett Rankin about what that means in his life (51:00). All that and a wrap of the Aussies around the world, from Hira Naveed to China Tour machine, Maverick Antcliff
As Presidents Cup teams and selections become the talk of the town, we listen to Tiger Woods discuss the big issue – will he or won’t he play in Melbourne?Hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake dissect Adam Scott’s take on the distance debate, then chat with Curtis Luck from Idaho where he he’s hoping to add to the one toe back he already has back in the PGA Tour.And while we’re on the drama of secondary tour heroics and dramas, we relive a nightmare finish for another Aussie, Jamie Arnold, who dropped his own golden PGA ticket cold in the closing holes on Sunday.Throw in the new Golf Australia chairman, Asian Tour winner Andrew Dodt, Karl Vilips, Karis Davidson and more, and it’s another action-packed episode.
Gabi Ruffels’ spectacular US Women’s Amateur triumph catches the eye of co-hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Jo Charlton, but they also confront the explosive developments that the slow-play saga took around Bryson DeChambeau’s (in)actions.Dual major champ and Presidents Cup vice-captain Zach Johnson refuses to take Hayesy’s bait around spilling Tiger’s secrets, but does buy into the pace of play issue.Oh, and play along with Andy as he confronts an impromptu pictorial quiz (see our Twitter account to play along at home!).
Without full status as the year began, Sydney’s Matt Jones has made a great fist of the 2019 PGA Tour season and has secured his card for next year. We catch up with the former Aussie Open champ in New York on the eve of the FedEx Cup playoffs. This signifies the start of the end on several tours, so we assess what happens now for the likes of Curtis Luck, Cam Davis, Brett Coletta and others in coming weeks.And our own Joey Charlton has tracked down Charlie Robbins, Australia's newest Ninja Warrior!Hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Matt Cutler also marvel at the extraordinary story of Women’s British Open champ Hinako Shibuno who stunned the world in wrapping up the LPGA Tour’s major season with a breathtaking win.Throw in the usual banter, our wrap of Aussies around the world and a nod to the Jarrod Lyle book launch, and episode No.114 is at breaking capacity!
In an eclectic episode #113, we revel in the feats of Australia’s “Golfing Ninja”, Charlie Robbins and the fiasco around Lexi Thompson’s passport between European majors. Co-hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Jo Charlton marvel at Brooks Koepka’s training regime, before regular guest and lateral thinker Bryden Macpherson goes one step further and questions exactly how many “hard-working” lies have been told by the game’s elite through history. We also touch base with Porter Cup winner Aiden Didone, and acknowledge separate amazing feats by Aussies Dave McKenzie and Geoff Nicholas at the Senior British Open.
There have been many moving moments around the late Jarrod Lyle on ITR and today we add to that list with a great and frank chat with his wife, Briony Lyle. As the launch of Jarrod’s book nears, host Andy Maher turns the mic on co-hosts and joint authors of that book, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake, who along with Briony share some funny and emotional insights into the book’s inner workings.We also turn the spotlight on the Open Championship, the enormous success that it was for not only Shane Lowry, but Northern Ireland and Ireland more broadly; this also includes a particularly critical assessment of JB Holmes’ slow play.There’s also a string of great results in the United States, not least of which was the epic finale of the time-honoured North & South Amateur at Pinehurst fought out between Melbourne’s Gabi Ruffels and Sydney’s Doey Choi.
On episode #111, it’s Open Championship week, and we look at all the Australian chances as the fabled, old tournament goes back to Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951.Our own man on the spot Justin Falconer has exclusive interviews for ITR with Queenslanders Cameron Smith, who expresses his love for Royal Portrush, and with Jake McLeod, the 24-year-old having his first Open Championship start.Meanwhile Blakey talks us through the ins and outs of ‘Open Championship’ versus ‘British Open’ and admits he finds the proper name a little pretentious.We also talk to Sport Australia’s Andrew Larratt about funding of golf and the way forward for the game from the Federal Government’s perspective.
On episode #110, we finally track down Won Joon Lee and chat to one of the great mystery men in Australian golf after his epic win in the Korean PGA Championship. We also touch base with Matt Cutler fresh from the high performance camp in Texas where Minjee Lee made her first appearance in a spanking new Porsche! We touch base with all the Aussie results, the meteoric rise of Matthew Wolff, our love of Irish and Scottish links and the important pay rise for competitors in the Women’s British Open.
On Episode 109 the legends of Australian golf keep coming, with 9-time PGA Tour winner Stuart Appleby in studio!The Victorian joins Andy Maher, Ali Whitaker and Mark Hayes as we recap Nate Lashley's incredible PGA Tour win at the weekend, wins from Aussies Won Joon Lee and Maverick Antcliff at the weekend and where his own game sits as he takes aim at the Champions Tour. (0:02:00)We also look back at Stuart's incredible career at home and abroad and cast our eyes ahead to this year's Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne where he's taking on a fascinating role.And as if that's not enough, young gun Cassie Porter joins the show from the Queensland Boys' & Girls' Amateur! (1:00:20)
Ladies and gentlemen... introducing Australian golf's newest major champion Hannah Green!Episode 108 of Inside The Ropes is one we always hoped we'd get to do, as we cover everything from a major-winning weekend from an Aussie.First, host Ali Whitaker, Martin Blake and Mike Clayton give their thoughts on the week that was at Hazeltine, before we welcome Hannah's long-time coach Ritchie Smith to the show. (14:25)Then, fresh off the plane, Hannah joins the show to discuss the incredible week in Minnesota and the few days since! (31:20)
On Inside The Ropes this week it's officially major season! We wrap everything that went down at Pebble Beach including Gary Woodland's clutch win, the course setup, Adam Scott's brave effort, the newest member of the #BannisterFile and of course... Tiger.Then, Stacey Peters joins us on the phone from Team Australia's house this week at the 2019 KPMG PGA Championship in Minnesota to discuss the Aussies' chances (and who's currently asleep upstairs 😂) (32:10).Hayesy caught up with Adam Scott after last week's US Open and we go around the world to cover all the Aussies in action – plus a new addition to the Austwick Club! (44:40).
It's major week once again and we've shipped Hayesy over to the 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach. He caught up with Aussie Marcus Fraser on Monday and also chatted to Frase's super caddy for the week, former Saints and Bombers star Brendon Goddard (3:30).Then, we're joined by Tassie legend Mat Goggin to reminisce about the life of the great Peter Toogood and to hear about Mat's game at the moment (51:30). We finish up by wrapping Rhein Gibson's career-changing win on the Web.com Tour, Rory's unbelievable showing in Canada and all the action from around the world (1:10:45).Andy Maher is joined by Martin Blake and Matt Cutler.
First up this week we dissect a dramatic weekend from overseas, highlights Jeongeun Lee6's outstanding major breakthrough and Adam Scott's sensational runner-up at Jack's Place (00:50). Then, we're joined by Aussie golf icon Brad Hughes to discuss his brilliant career on home soil and why he now finds himself in the States (36:00). We chat to Darren Weatherall about the upcoming Outback Queensland Masters and cover all the other bits and pieces from around the globe (1:16:45).Andy Maher calls the shots with Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton in support.
If you want to know what Adam Scott’s “go-to” karaoke song is, you’ve come to the right place. The former Masters champ makes his ITR debut in episode 104 and is typically candid in discussing a range of matters from Tiger to Olympics and all things in between (29:10). We also join the ever-popular Hannah Green on the eve of the biggest event of her life, the US Women’s Open in South Carolina (50:10).All this plus regular banter between co-hosts Mark Hayes, Andy Maher and Stacey Peters!
It only took us 103 episodes, but we can finally say we've been lucky enough to welcome future superstar Min Woo Lee to the show! (31:30)Join Andy Maher, Mark Hayes & Mike Clayton as we cover Brooks Koepka's barnstorming win at the US PGA Championship and everything else from Bethpage Black (01:00).We also chat to Wentworth Golf Club President Simon Atkinson after his club suffered a heart-breaking blow at the weekend. (50:45)
On Episode 102, Australia’s top amateur David Micheluzzi drops by the studio to speak of his 2019 plans and his experience on the Japanese Tour last week on the toughest course he’s ever played (2:16). GA rules guru Simon Magdulski talks through some tiny tweaks to the handicapping system to make it fairer for all (34:44) and we finally catch up with Reg Ballard, still churning out the rounds at age 100 (56:41). Mark Hayes and Andy Maher wrestle over hosting duties, while Martin Blake provides the calming influence.
On episode 101, we talk Minjee Lee’s pursuit of world number 1 (2:44), Hayesy joins us from Tasmania to discuss the Interstate Series (7:25), Tiger becomes the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (15:21), Gavin Kirkman jumps on the line to chat about the ‘Pitch In’ campaign (20:09) plus all the happenings from the global tours. Andy Maher and Martin Blake are in the host chairs.
On this milestone 100th episode, we chat Minjee Lee skyrocketing to World No. 2 (5:38), Maverick Antcliff’s second consecutive victory in China (29:31), Tiger back on the prowl to become a Presidents Cup playing captain (41:17), Gabi Ruffels punching her US Women’s Open ticket (43:19) plus a whole lot more!Andy Maher, Mark Hayes, Jo Charlton and Mike Clayton are in the host chairs.Episode 100 is proudly presented by Qatar Airways. Inside The Ropes listeners can enjoy an exclusive offer: Enjoy up to 10% off your next Qatar Airways flight plus receive an additional 10kg baggage which could come in handy for your golf clubs! Book via this LINK or head to www.qatarairways.com and use the promo code GOLFAU (conditions apply).
On Episode 99, Brendan Jones joins co-hosts Mark Hayes and Ali Whitaker to discuss his 15th career victory on the Japanese tour (08:45). Then, ring-in Andy Maher rolls in as Stacey Peters and NSW young gun Steph Kyraciou call in from Japan to discuss this week’s Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (34:00). The gang chat about Maverick Antcliff's huge first win in China and all other results from the world of golf!
One of golf's magic moments unfolded at Augusta National, so it's only fitting that we give some quality Tiger time. Hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Alison Whitaker pick apart a magical Masters, then chat to our regular guest and part-time philosopher, Bryden Macpherson, for his take on Tiger and the rest of the golfing world. We also chat Ryan Ruffels' near miss, the Australian Junior Championships and touch on how to get involved with the Outback Queensland Masters.
It’s that special week of the year when all sporting eyes turn to Augusta National and the Masters. Hosts Mark Hayes, Matt Cutler and Mike Clayton run through some obscure trivia, then welcome special guest Evin Priest live from Georgia with all the latest from the Aussies chasing the green jacket (48:30). We also chat ANA Inspiration (3:10), the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (14:30), Corey Conners’ heroics (22:14) and all the results from Aussies around the world.
On a great week for Aussie young guns, Ryan Ruffels gives a raw and powerful insight into the troubles he’s overcome to bounce back to a second place finish on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica last week. Co-hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake also give their not-so-tactful takes on the match play drama between Sergio Garcia and Matt Kuchar. Stacey Peters joins us from the USA where she’ll see history made at Augusta and then the ANA Inspiration, plus Luke Bates joins us to chat all things about golf’s epic new adventure, the Outback Queensland Masters (see www.OutbackQldMasters.com for details).
On Episode 95, Andy Maher and Martin B lake discuss the underrated Scott Hend after his brilliant win in Malaysia (05:50) and the Australian chances at this week's WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Texas.Then, the pair are joined by one of the most influential people in world golf, LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan (24:00).
Dave McKenzie, the unsung hero of Australian golf, is our special studio guest on a week off from the lucrative Champions Tour. From Greg Norman knocking back his nana’s sangers to being in more playoffs than LeBron James, he’s seen it all. Co-hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Jo Charlton also assess Rory McIlroy’s Players triumph and start a new inauspicious club and its first couple of members.
We’ve had enough of fifth major talk around the Players, but wait until you hear Mike Clayton’s radical idea! Justin Falconer also joins host Mark Hayes as we assess the impact of the new rules with GA’s Simon Magdulski. Plus all the news and notes from around the world and Australia.
On Episode 92, Andy Maher is in the driver's seat with Alison Whitaker predicting 'major' things for Minjee Lee (2:14), Zach Murray's 'good karma' (7:25), and Tiger Woods signing an exclusive deal with Golf TV (10:25).We discuss the incredible week for Keith Mitchell and Vijay Singh at the Honda Classic (13:59), Justin Thomas blowing up at the USGA on Twitter (18:40) and the backstopping drama continues (20:00).We also head to Adelaide to chat with Mark Hayes as he previews the Queen Sirikit Cup and the announcement of the 'Guidelines for the promotion of equal opportunity for women and girls in golf' (26:58).
On Episode 91, we open with praise for the new World No. 3, try to make sense of the Olson/Jutanugarn backstopping saga and Rickie's rogue drop (5:00), ponder who the best player in the men's game is (12:15) and discuss Puerto Rico and Mexico.Matt Griffin joins the show from the 100th New Zealand Open to discuss the weekend's rules dramas and how pace of play is maintained in Japan (29:30). Then, Concord Golf Club's Doey Choi jumps on the phone from the Canberra Classic after a top 10 finish in Bonville last weekend (43:00).To finish up, we outline where Min Woo Lee is at in the hunt for his European Tour card (51:30) and look ahead to major season.Andy Maher is steering the ship once again with former Golf Channel analyst Martin Blake and Justin Falconer filling the co-host chairs.
On Episode 90, Andy Maher is back and joined by Martin Blake. On the show, Matt Millar dials in on the eve of the WGC-Mexico event plus we discuss Nelly Korda’s historic win, Ryan Fox’s European Tour breakthrough and we induct our first ever life member into the Roger Bannister files.
On Episode 89, Mark Hayes, Martin Blake and Christina Lance recap a history making day from Nelly Korda at the #WomensAusOpen.
On Episode 88, Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton are joined by special guest Christina Kim, a three-time winner on the LPGA Tour to recap the third round of the ISPS Handa #WomensAusOpen.
On Episode 87, Mark Hayes is joined by Mike Clayton and John Huggan break down round two from the ISPS Handa #WomensAusOpen.
On Episode 86, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake are joined by Christina Lance, LPGA Senior Manager, Tour Media to recap a massive day one at the ISPS Handa #WomensAusOpen from The Grange Golf Club.
On Episode 85, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake are joined by special guest Kate Burton from The Grange Golf Club to preview the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open. Plus, our final instalment of the Road to the #WomensAusOpen features Lydia Ko and Yani Tseng.
On Episode 84, Mark Hayes, Mike Clayton and John Huggan reflect on the biggest ISPS Handa Vic Open ever with Scotland's David Law and France's Celine Boutier being crowned new champions!
On Episode 83, Mark Hayes, Mike Clayton and John Huggan are on deck to discuss a brutal day at 13th Beach Golf Links during the third round of the ISPS Handa Vic Open.
On Episode 82, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake recap the story of the day on the back of a sensational performance from a familiar name and cover all the best bits from 13th Beach on Friday.
On Episode 81, Mark Hayes and Justin Falconer wrap an outrageous day of scoring at 13th Beach on the first day of the 2019 ISPS Handa Vic Open.
On Episode 80, we’re live from 13th Beach Golf Links. Mark Hayes, Ali Whitaker and Martin Blake preview the upcoming ISPS Handa Vic Open week, recap on a huge week in global golf and Jane Crafter joins us for a special interview as part of the Road to the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open.
On Episode 79, Hall of Fame legend Karrie Webb joins us for the second instalment of the road to the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open. Fresh off a top-10 finish in Dubai, Lucas Herbert joins us exclusively in studio to discuss a weekend of rules drama. Andy Maher is back in the host chair and is joined by regular Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton.
In our first show back for 2019, Stacey Peters and Martin Blake join host Mark Hayes as we begin the Road to the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open series with a legitimate superstar, Annika Sorenstam. We also chat to Julienne Soo about two enormous achievements, Daniel Gill about his trip and round of a lifetime and start putting our crew’s tips on the record for a monster 2019!
Episode 77 is our last for 2018 and we brought in the big gun Minjee Lee live from Seoul (47:10). In addition, Andy and Hayesy review the year that was and the whole ITR host team picks out their own highlights.
On Episode 76, long-time friend of the show Bryden Macpherson is in studio to chat all things golf and the recently finished Australian Summer of Golf, before this year's ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit winner Jake McLeod jumps on the phone following his life-changing week on the Gold Coast (48:30).Andy Maher is back in the driver's seat with his deputy, Mark Hayes, right by his side.
On Episode 75, think Tiger, Jordan, Bradbury... some of sport's greatest comebacks. But that's nothing in comparison to the return of our fearless leader, Andy Maher! We hear from Internationals captain Ernie Els (47:30) and his assistant Geoff Ogilvy (50:00) ahead of the 2019 Presidents Cup, wrap the World Cup of Golf and cover everything in between in the world of golf!Mahery's return means a demotion for Mark Hayes as we welcome special guests Mike Clayton and John Huggan.
On Episode #74, Irish star Shane Lowry joins us on the eve of the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf plus we preview all the action from The Metropolitan Golf Club this week. Mark Hayes is joined by Justin Falconer in the host seats.
On Episode 73, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake dissect the final round of #AusOpenGolf from The Lakes Golf Club that saw Mexican Abraham Ancer run away with the Stonehaven Cup and Swede Johan Kammerstad claim the inaugural Australian All Abilities Championship presented by ISPS Handa.
On Episode 72, we recap round 3 #AusOpenGolf from The Lakes Golf Club. Mark Hayes, Ali Whitaker and John Huggan are in the host seats.
On Episode 71, it’s a wrap of round 2 from #AusOpenGolf, recorded from The Lakes Golf Club. Mark Hayes, Martin Blake and Mike Clayton are in the host seats.
On Episode 70, we wrap up a wet and wild first round of #AusOpenGolf from The Lakes Golf Club. Mark Hayes, Martin Blake and Mike Clayton are in the host seats.
On Episode 69, we’re coming to you from The Lakes Golf Club on Tuesday of #AusOpenGolf week. Mark Hayes, Martin Blake, Mike Clayton and John Huggan discuss what to expect this week for the 103rd edition of the tournament including the addition of the world first Australian All Abilities Championship presented by ISPS Handa.
On Episode #68, recent WA Open winner Zach Murray is in studio to discuss his life-changing week in Perth and the summer ahead (3:00), while our Road To The Open series continues with dual #AusOpenGolf winner Peter Lonard joining the show from this week's NSW Open (36:00). Then Alex Kaplan from Discovery Golf discusses the potential future of watching golf in Australia (1:06:00), before Hayesy picks out some of the best bits from a recent Golf Digest piece called 'The Wisdom of Jack' (1:22:30).Mark Hayes is steering the ship once again, with Mike Clayton, Martin Blake and Zach Murray in studio.
On Episode 67, the popular #AskUsAnything segment returns (17:01), WA Open Champion Zach Murray joins the show from the Isuzu Queensland Open (44:43) plus a wrap of the past week’s golf news.
On Episode 66, Lucas Herbert is back from tearing it up in Europe and joins us in the studio as we chat to Aaron Baddeley about another year on the PGA Tour (3:00), we cover Lucas's amazing run around the globe (27:00) and rising star Maddison Hinson-Tolchard jumps on the phone after qualifying for this week's WA Open as a 16-year-old (1:12:00).Mark Hayes retains his place in the host's chair and is joined by Stacey Peters and Martin Blake.
On Episode 65, we talk Leish, Lucas and the LPGA before welcoming our second World Golf Hall of Famer to the show in Jan Stephenson (20:00), the Central Coast's own Harrison Endycott jumps on the line from Peru (55:00) and we cover some of the game's biggest hot streaks from around the world (1:16:00).Mark Hayes bumps Andy Maher out of the host's chair to be joined by Jo Charlton and Justin Falconer.
On Episode 64, the fallout from the Ryder Cup continues (3:00), the Aussie youngsters continue to thrive (19:30), we chat with World No. 70 Katherine Kirk after the UL International Crown (35:30) and Aussie James Nitties jumps on the phone ahead of this week's Victorian PGA Championship (54:00).Andy Maher is joined by Mark Hayes and Ali Whitaker.
On Episode 63, we wrap up a momentous Ryder Cup (5:46), Sport Australia CEO - Kate Palmer joins in-studio to discuss golf’s role in changing Australian sports governance (32:05) and Justin Falconer reports from the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Singapore (53:50).Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Jo Charlton in the host seats.
On Episode 62, Aussie young gun Brett Coletta sits in as Hayesy says “I was wrong” (5:45), we cover the Aussies who had career-changing weeks around the world (19:00), Brett takes us behind the scenes on the Canadian Tour (25:45), Michelle Watts jumps on the phone from Rome (41:00) and we look ahead to this week's Ryder Cup (59:15).Host Andy Maher is joined by Mark Hayes and Justin Falconer.
The big wrap of Australians’ card chases, drama at the Evian (19:00), Karis Davidson from Japan (23:00) and course design guru Mike Cocking reports on Victoria’s new face and beyond (43:00).
On Episode 60, we’re headed overseas to check in on the global tours (17:10), we take a deep dive into the new rules of golf with Simon Magdulski (37:19) before chatting to Ali Orchard on the new phenomenon, Top Golf (1:01:50). Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Martin Blake in the host seats.
On Episode 59, we recap the happenings of the past week in golf (3:36), Lucas Herbert joins us in-studio to pick up his Twitter beef with Mike Clayton (39:07) and Sue Wooster checks in from Arizona (1:20:36). Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Mike Clayton and Lucas Herbert.
On Episode 58, we talk to Cameron Davis who secured a US PGA Tour card this week and Curtis Luck who is inching closer to doing the same. Regular Bryden MacPherson also jumps on the line for a chat. Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Matt Cutler in the host seats.
On Episode 57, we talk to European Tour CEO Keith Pelley (26:11), discuss the amazing tale of Keeley Marx (39:35), hear from a golfer that recorded two aces in a single round (58:35) plus much more. Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Jo Charlton in the host seats.
On episode 56 the team reflect on the passing of Jarrod Lyle and the legacy he has left. There is plenty of chat about from last week's PGA Championship and lots more. Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Alison Whitaker in the host seats.
On episode 55 the team reflect on the generosity of the golf community as it rallied around Jarrod Lyle this week. We also chat with amateur David Micheluzzi who played with the legendary Ernie Els at the recent Fiji International. Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Mike Clayton in the host seats.
Episode 54 is full of sadness after the overnight news that Jarrod Lyle has decided to stop active treatment on his cancer. Jarrod's message to his fans will make you shed a tear. We also chat with John Senden who has been through his own recent anguish with son Jacob's brain tumour. Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Stacey Peters in the host seats.
On Episode 53, we chat all things The Open including a special insight from Lucas Herbert. We also catch up with Jason Norris, Rebecca Artis and Whitney Hillier before their next big events. Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Stacey Peters in the host seats.
On Episode 52, we preview The 147th Open at Carnoustie and chat with Canberra's Adam Thorp who pulled off a remarkable victory in the IMG Junior World Championships in San Diego. Mark Hayes and Martin Blake are joined by Mike Clayton in the host seats.
On Episode 51, we chat about Sei Young Kim’s record -31 score (6:32), Aussie winner Brad Kennedy joins the show (24:07) and we do some deep thinking with Bryden Macpherson (54:03). Mark Hayes and Martin Blake join Andy Maher in the host seats.
On Episode 50, we celebrate reaching the half-century by welcoming back a fired up Hayesy on yet another PGA TOUR rules controversy (11:30), Luke Mackey joins the show from Golf Australia’s mid-year camp in Houston (33:25) and we discuss which Aussies have work to do in the back half of the year (52:25). Mark Hayes and Justin Falconer join Andy Maher in the host seats.
On Episode 49, we reflect on a significant week in Australian golf with the passing of Peter Thomson. Andrew, Peter's son, is in studio with the guys to reflect (25:55). Fresh off the announcement of increased prize money for the Vic Open last week, Golf Victoria CEO Simon Brookhouse is in for a chat (50:43). Martin Blake and Mike Clayton join Andy Maher in the host seats.
On Episode 48, we wrap up the US Open including Phil’s penalty controversy (3:02) and Shinnecock’s course set-up. We’re also joined in-studio by National Inclusion Manager, Christian Hamilton and Mike Rolls to discuss the Australian All Abilities Championship to be hosted during the Emirates Australian Open in November (26:46). Martin Blake and Stacey Peters join Andy Maher in the host seats.
On Episode 47 we talk about backstopping which has seen our very own Mike Clayton "go viral". It's also US Open week and the boys run the ruler over that. Mike Clayton and Martin Blake join Andy Maher in the host seats.
On Episode 46, Lucas Herbert joins the show fresh off his US Open qualifying (10:51), we wrap up the US Women's Open (23:21) including an interview with Sarah Jane Smith who finished top 5 (35:10) plus Bryson DeChambeau's quirkiness (49:58). Ali Whittaker and Martin Blake join Andy Maher in the host seats.
On episode #45 our special guest is Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner, Kristen Hilton. This conversation is a must listen, and hopefully a conversation starter, for all Australian golf clubs. After a great week in Australian golf, we also chat with Cam Davis after his web.com win and discuss Minjee Lee's fabulous LPGA win.
On episode #44 we tackle the question that Australia wants answers to; which course ranking process is the best? Brendan James from Golf Australia Magazine and Steve Keipert from Australian Golf Digest duke it out in the studio with Mike Clayton, Mark Hayes and Andy Maher. Last but not least we are joined by Stacey Peters from the NCAA National Championships in the US where five Aussie girls are in action.
On her return home from the Queen Sirikit Cup, Stacey Peters joins Andy Maher and Mark Hayes for episode number 43. Dimitrios Papadatos chats to the gang after winning his fourth title as a professional in Portugal and we talk with the latest member of the 59 club.
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Alison Whitaker is back on deck for Episode 42 with Andy Maher and Matt Cutler. Updates from around the world including Jason Day's big win, opinion on the European Tour's GolfSixes format and we cross to Hayesy for an update at the Interstate Series in Adelaide.
After Lydia Ko's playoff eagle, Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters ponder where it sits among the all-time greatest shots. Queenslander Anthony Quayle joins us (26:50) fresh off a great result in Japan, R&A rules boss David Bonsall drops by (45:04) to share the lastest news on next year's revolution and Victorian Stephanie Bunque is absolutely pumped (1:14:55) to make her debut for Australia in next week's Queen Sirikit Cup in Thailand.
Alison Whitaker is back on deck for Episode 40 with Andy Maher and Mark Hayes. South Australian Antonio Murdaca joins us (26:05) fresh off his win in the inaugural Blitz Golf at Glenelg Golf Club, Sarah Kemp chats (41:30) after her near miss in Morocco and Katelyn Rika (1:15:00) from remote Northern Territory talks to us about her dream to play for Australia despite the obstacles she faces.
Our regular host Andy Maher was MIA, but Hayesy stepped into the drivers seat with aplomb. With Clayts in the house, #AskUsAnything was on the agenda and Martin Blake did his best to help out with the curly ones.
Recorded at Augusta National on Sunday night, Andy Maher and Mark Hayes describe the bizarre scenes barely minutes after Patrick Reed received his green jacket and a wrap dramatic week from Georgia.
On Episode 37, Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by debutant Matt Cutler. The Masters is in full preview (12:07) including an interview with Cam Smith’s coach Grant Field (36:17), Pernilla Lindberg joins the show hot off her eight-hole playoff win at the ANA Inspiration (46:57) and young Queenslander Becky Kay discusses a special award (59:50).
On Episode 36, Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Stacey Peters. Off the top, a massive The Masters announcement is made (1:50) followed by interviews with Marc Leishman (13:22), Sarah Jane Smith (37:25) and Bryden Macpherson (47:02). All this and more on Episode 36.
On episode #35, Alison Whitaker joins Mark Hayes and Andy Maher for an in-depth chat with the hot Australian player from our recent summer of golf, Lucas Herbert.
On Episode 34, Andy Maher and Mark Hayes and joined by Martin Blake for a massive show. Tiger Woods is on the menu after his T2 at the Valspar Championship and Presidents Cup Captaincy announcement for the USA. Matt Kamienski, Executive Director of the Presidents Cup is in the studio plus rule changes discussion, a new GA appointment and the launch of an equal opportunity in golf document.
On Episode 33, Mark Hayes and Andy Maher are joined by two co-hosts, the inspirational Jarrod Lyle and Golf Australia Female Pathway Manager, Stacey Peters. We go in-depth with Jarrod about how tough his third battle with cancer has been and discuss the motivation for his latest project - a book. To recognise International Women's Day tomorrow, Rebecca Artis jumps on the phone from the States to talk about the challenges women face getting into golf and Hayesy discusses his recent editorial "We can only win together".
On Episode 32, Mark Hayes and Andy Maher go along for the ride as a fired-up Mike Clayton torches those who campaign against stopping ball technology. GA rules guru Simon Magdulski elaborates on the new World Handicap System, but also sheds light on the #Twiggate picture that went viral with the man who took the photo, Troy Cox. Along with our usual wrap of news, we start a new semi-regular segment with Bryden Macpherson to discuss the REAL life of a touring professional, not just the glitz and glam.
On the return episode (31) of the year, Mark Hayes, Andy Maher and Martin Blake analyse the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open, talk to Golf Australia boss Stephen Pitt about the revolution about to take place in women's golf and chat to Stacey Peters live from Singapore as the Women's Amateur Asia Pacific Championship teed off for the first time. Of course, there's the usual banter, a pondering of Tiger Woods and some time capsule stuff that will surely haunt the boys.
On the final episode (30) of the year, we asked each of our regular hosts to provide us with their favourite moment from Inside The Ropes throughout 2017. You’ll hear from Jo Charlton, Ali Whitaker, Mark Hayes, Mike Clayton, Andy Maher and Martin Blake. Thanks for listening to the first year of Inside The Ropes. We’ll be back in 2018 bigger and better!
On Episode 29, we wrap the second of the Australian PGA Tour's key events with a second "new-era" winner, we catch up with Ryan Ruffels after his Latin American adventures and celebrate a heap of Aussies who've won cards on international tours for 2018, including Rebecca Artis. Mike Clayton and Mark Hayes join Andy Maher.
On Episode 28, we wrap up a massive Emirates Australian Open (4:33), Jamie Glazier, mental performance coach chats about his student Lucas Herbert (26:58) plus Ben Everill joins us from the Bahamas to talk Tiger’s comeback (1:00:07). Martin Blake and Mark Hayes join Andy Maher.
Episode 27 is a jam packed special preview show on the 2017 Emirates Australian Open, commencing on Thursday 23 November from The Australian GC, Sydney. In addition, we also review the world tours. Ali Whitaker and Andy Maher are in the studio with Mark Hayes calling in from the media centre at The Australian GC.
On Episode 26, we welcome arguably the Australian Open's greatest, the legendary Gary Player, to reminisce on the last of our ‘Road to the Open’ series. We talk to Perth's Fred Lee, who tells us he's already tight with Tiger (ha, ha!) as he earns the right to play at Woods' alma mater, Stanford University. There's a bit of Bernhard, a bit of Shanshan and a heap of giggles as Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton join host Andy Maher.
On Episode 25, the team dreams about being as good as Midnight Oil, then welcomes the legendary Bruce Devlin for a great chat on our ‘Road to the Open’ series. We talk to 15-year-old Tom Heaton, the youngest ever club champion at storied The Australian GC, then have a giggle at poor Terry Pilkadaris' Indian Open meltdown. Martin Blake and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.
On Episode 24, Hayesy, Andy and Blakey talk through Tiger’s return and why it, and other matters, impact upon Australian tournament golf; the legendary Jack Newton joins us for a candid chat on our ‘Road to the Open’ series and we talk to an 83-year-old about his battle royale with a nine-year-old in the Oatlands club championship. Martin Blake and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.
On Episode 23, 2007 champ Craig Parry joins us on ‘The Road to the Open’ series and shares his hilarious story about trying to buy property in Sydney. We chat to Hayesy on site at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship where the Aussies have burst out of the blocks. There is also chat about Marc Leishman's great year and everything going on with the Aussies around the globe. Daniel Harford takes the host chair and is joined by Martin Blake and Jo Charlton.
On Episode 22, Blakey and Hayesy discuss Tiger Woods' future as Andy talks up a new Euro tyro. Dual champ Greg Chalmers joins us on ‘The Road to the Open’ series and the day he spat out his drink when Tiger pipped him as play of the day. Danny Bowerin visits for Golf Month and youngster Kay Bannan talks of her round with Greg Norman. Martin Blake and Mark Hayes join Andy Maher.
On Episode 21, Clayts and Blakey offer their thoughts on when and where the Australian Open should be played; dual champ Peter Senior joins us as part of ‘The Road to the Open’ series and Jarryd Felton admits he's nervous about beating his partner Hannah Green in next week's WA Open. Mike Clayton and Martin Blake join host Mark Hayes.
On Episode 20, Ali and Hayesy lay out their plans on how to save the Presidents Cup (2:01) with Lydia Ko also weighing in on the debate (27:34), Stephen Allan joins us as part of ‘The Road to the Open’ series (33:02) and we’re herding 'sheeps’ (1:00:07). Alison Whitaker and Mark Hayes join Andy Maher.
On Episode 19, legendary Aussie David Graham (39.40) joins us to discuss his incredible path to the 1977 Australian Open and his subsequent Hall of Fame career, we talk about what the Presidents Cup does AND could mean to world golf and what part golf plays in the current political landscape. Alison Whitaker joins Mark Hayes and Andy Maher.
On Episode 18, Matthew Guyatt (32.30) talks about his missing money from the China Open, Katherine Kirk (49.00) chats about her great recent form and the 1986 Australian Open Champion Rodger Davis is the guest on segment ‘The road to the Open’ (1.09:35). Mike Clayton and Mark Hayes join Andy Maher.
On Episode 17, there’s discussion around Jason Day’s split with caddie Col Swatton (6:00), Cameron McCormick - coach of Jordan Spieth, So-Yeon Ryu and Su Oh joins the show (7:46) and the 1982 Australian Open Champion Bob Shearer is the first guest on a new segment ‘The road to the Open’ (50:32). Martin Blake and Mark Hayes join Andy Maher.
On the back of his win at the NT PGA, Australia’s number one amateur Travis Smyth (2:13) joins Episode 16, Presidents Cup picks are a hot topic (31:40) and ‘Ask Us Anything’ is back for a second instalment (56:20). Mike Clayton and Mark Hayes join Andy Maher.
On Episode 15, Stuart Appleby joins the show for an in-depth conversation (2:06), Aron Price calls in moments before he tees it up in the NT PGA (40:49), Jo reveals some whispers she’s hear about the LET’s future (1:00:38) and the team discuss all the happenings in the world of golf. Jo Charlton and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.
Fresh off a week in Fiji, Scott Hend headlines Episode 14 (6:45), Hayesy tries to stoke the flames of an emerging rivalry as Hannah Green joins (51:15) and we talk about the natural hazards at the upcoming NT PGA - massive crocs (1:07:00). In between, Martin Blake, Mark Hayes and host Andy Maher discuss all the hot golf topics from Australia and around the world.
Recently out of hospital, Jarrod Lyle headlines Episode 13 (6:46), Jason Norris joins the show from the Fiji International (38:45), Rory’s future is on everyone’s tongues again (49:41) and Mr. Aces Greg Wall discusses his remarkable round that included two holes in one (56:33). Martin Blake and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.
Hayesy is back in shorts on Episode 12 after a big week for the garment on the world stage. Ali Whitaker returns before heading to The Solheim Cup (19:22), Matt Griffin is in-studio to pick up the discussion around the media blowtorch on younger players (32:29), the US PGA Championship is in the spotlight (1:15:25) plus some passionate rants on a number of hot topics.
On Episode 11 we discussed whether the Australian media coverage was putting too much pressure on our kids (15:40), we chatted to Rod Pampling before he teed it up at Firestone (38:00), Ali caught up with Sarah Jane Smith ahead of this week's Women's British Open (53:55) and we heard from Brian Ashmore, one part of two aces in the same group at Concord (1:05:30).
On Episode 10, well-renowned golf media identity Geoff Shackelford is on the line (11:00), The Open is dissected, former Australian Cricketer Brett Geeves is in-studio to reveal his golfing ambition (1:07:01) and young gun Karl Vilips (1:29:03) rounds out a massive show. Mike Clayton and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.
The Open is front and centre on Episode 9 with Mat Goggin (6:19) and Ash Hall (1:05:35) joining the show. Golf Australia’s Rules guru Simon Magdulski goes head-to-head with Hayesy on the first “I Put It To You…” segment (1:17:37) before former Australian Test Cricketer Greg Blewett stops by (1:36:12). The LPGA’s dress code drama and a nude Great White Shark cap off a jam-packed show. Ali Whitaker and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.
On Episode 8, 1991 The Open champion and CBS Golf analyst Ian Baker-Finch joins the show (1:47), Queenslander Cam Smith tells us about his charge at The Open next week (43:55), Curtis Luck chats on the eve of the John Deere Classic (1:03:49) and Hayesy is fired up about the Jon Rahm rules debacle (1:17:18). Jo Charlton and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.
World No. 1 So-Yeon Ryu headlines Episode 7 to discuss her rise to the top and her love for Vegemite (2:44), our first “Ask Us Anything” segment is launched (49:45), we chat to recent The Open qualifier Ryan McCarthy (1:08:02) and new PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman stops by (1:20:43). Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton return to join host Andy Maher.
On episode 6, we chat to Minjee Lee's coach Ritchie Smith (19:23), the caddie of the women’s World No.1 Tom Watson (31:06), Golf Australia's High Performance Director Brad James (45:54) and British Amateur runner-up Dylan Perry (1:04:01). We also discuss Jordan Spieth's bet with his caddie Michael Greller! Alison Whitaker and Martin Blake return to join host Andy Maher.
Episode 5 features Mark Hayes’ beef with Brandel Chamblee over lengthening courses (4:40), golf writer John Huggan is on the line from Scotland (7:36), Rory McIlroy’s strange year and his social media spat with Steve Elkington (37:10) and Su Oh joins the show from the U.S. (43:05). Jo Charlton is back as a co-host to join regulars Andy Maher and Mark Hayes.
Episode 4 is a special U.S. Open preview show with Andy Maher and Mark Hayes being joined by Mike Clayton.We have an in-depth chat with 2006 U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy (8:07) as well as catch-up with Marc Leishman (54:55) on the eve of Round 1 at Erin Hills GC.Ryan Ruffels (1:04:29) also joins the Inside The Ropes team from Jamaica plus we talk all things topical around Australian golf and on the world stage.
Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Martin Blake on Episode 3 of Inside The Ropes. The U.S. Open is under the spotlight with Australian qualifier Nick Flanagan joining the show (5:30) followed by Golf Australia's Director of Tournaments, Trevor Herden (29:06). Plenty on how our Aussies are traveling on the global tours whilst Jacs Ford discusses her passion for more women to take up golf (56:28). Finally, Martin Blake has discovered a website dedicated to Donald Trump's golf game (1:06:10).
Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Alison Whitaker on Episode 2 of Inside The Ropes. Interviews include ESPN Senior Golf writer Bob Harig to talk Tiger’s DUI (8:45), Brett Coletta on the eve of his second PGA Tour start at The Memorial (23:57), Golf Australia CEO Stephen Pitt (46:10) and Alan Grieve on taking out the Brisbane Golf Club’s monthly medal with his hickory clubs (1:10:40).
Inaugural episode of 'Inside The Ropes' with host Andy Maher and regular co-hosts Mark Hayesy & Jo Charlton. Topics covered include Jason Day, Minjee Lee, the use of hickory clubs, Mr. 58, unknown Australian pro Stuart Deane and Tiger Woods.