Inside The Ropes - Golf WA: Recent Episodes
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Australian golf podcast hosted by Andy Maher, covering all areas of the game across Australia and around the world plus a dedicated Western Australian segment each week. This golf show will deliver compelling interviews with a variety of guests that golf fans will love.
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. On the GolfWA show the state team strength and conditioning coach Jordan Stares - who also works for the West Coast Eagles - reveals how Hannah Green used to out-lift the boys and his topes for Curtis Luck when he was back home. 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). On the GolfWA show (1:27:32) Jo Charlton and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher to speak to Dave Maiolo, who is set to represent Australia at the World Mini Golf Championships in September.
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). On the GolfWA Show North Melbourne premiership player Winston Abraham tells us how his family cleaned up at the NAIDOC Cup and his kids' love for golf. 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. On the GolfWA show (1:18:40), Chief Executive Gary Thomas talks about why he thinks "great things" await Minjee Lee and how WA's worldwide status as a hot-bed for young talent dates back to decisions made in the 1980s.
On episode 5 of the Golf WA show Brittney Goldsworthy reveals how a girl from a small town in southern Indiana became the superintendent at one of the most picturesque golf courses in Australia.
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. On the Golf WA show (1:10:36) Brittney Goldsworthy reveals how a girl from a small town in southern Indiana became the superintendent at one of the most picturesque golf courses in Australia.
On episode 4 of the Golf Western Australia Show, Nick O'Hern joins hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton.
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. On the Golf Western Australia Show (1:35:00), Nick O'Hern is the special guest.
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). The Golf Western Australia Show (1:09:50) features guest Matt Woods from Golf WA.
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). Golf WA segment with state captain Kiran Day begins at (1:18:04).
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. Golf WA segment starts at 1:02:23 with Matt Somerford talking all things golf in Western Australia.