Inside The Ropes - Golf Victoria: 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 Victorian 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 Victorian Show begins at 1:47:20 where GV CEO Simon Brookhouse discusses the future of golf courses in the state.
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 the Golf Victoria Show (2:10:20), Ali Whitaker discusses her transition from playing professional to commentator on the LPGA and LET.
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. On the Golf Victoria Show (1:26:41), golf strength and conditioning expert Luke Mackey is the special guest.
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 the Golf Victoria Show (1:56:05), The Eastern Golf Club's General Manager Ben Telley is on the line.
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 Golf Victoria Show (1:18:40), Stacey Peters is the special guest fresh off her half-marathon run.
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 Victoria Show, Simon Brookhouse returns to discuss a range of topics.
Mike Clayton is the special guest on episode 4 of the Golf Victoria show. Joining regular hosts Andy Maher and Mark Hayes, Mike reveals his top 5 holes and top 5 hidden gem courses in regional Victoria. The well renowned golf course designer also weighs in on how he believes courses should be set-up .
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 Victoria Show (1:35:00), Mike Clayton reveals his top 5 holes and top 5 hidden gem courses in regional Victoria.
On episode 3 of the Golf Victoria Show, Matt Griffin joins Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake from New York to discuss his recent performance at the Memorial Tournament on the PGA Tour, the injury he sustained and where his golf game is currently at.
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 Victoria Show (1:09:50) features guest Matt Griffin.
2 Highlight: Young Victorian gun Brett Coletta spoke to Inside The Ropes on the eve of his second PGA TOUR start at the Memorial Tournament including meeting golf icon Jack Nicklaus.
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 Victoria segment with special guest Simon Brookhouse 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 Victoria segment starts at 1:02:25 with guests Alex Hilliard (Commonwealth GC) & David Greenhill (GV).