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With the 2026 Open done and dusted, who better to chat with than Aussie Legend, Mike Harwood, runner up at the 1991 Open at Birkdale.
The boys share opinions on Ryan Fox’s victory and Gary explains how holding a club like it just got stuck in an electric fence, can be a good thing.
All this and more on Backspin.
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How can a squash racket help your golf swing? Gary Barter serves up an explanation.
Larry and Gary love following a player’s quest for a ticket to the “Big Dance” in the States.
The boys track down the current leader of the PGA Tour Americas money list, young American star, Patrick Flavin who is beginning to shop for a new pair of Latin dancing shoes.
Lots of opinions, insights and a little “wee wee taking” in this episode of Backspin Golf Podcast, brought to you by INSIDE GOLF Magazine.
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Its US Open time and the boys need someone with “footjoys on the ground” at Shinnecock for firsthand intel. The same person might also shed some light on LIV Golf and Cam Smith. Tony Meyer – Head of Performance and Player Strategy for Ripper GC is the man.
Young Aussie Pro, Grant Booth is on a quest to gain his PGA Tour card. Gary and Larry catch up with a “Backspin” cult hero with his progress through South America and a caddy named Miguel.
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In this episode, Gazz and Lazz talk LIV, PGA Championship, Cameron Young and chat with Anthony Dinte, Designer and Manufacturer of all Aussie, Dint Putters, who continue to take on the world biggest brands with astonishing success.
All this and more on Backspin Golf Podcast – brought to you by Australia’s most read golf publication.
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Saying Titleist without combining it with Golf is like leaving the Benz off Mercedes and Cola off Coca… or God forbid, the Mite Off Vege!
Titleist and golf is an institution in the industry dating back to the 1930’s.
Manager of Leadership Promotion Australia/New Zealand – Matt Dowling chats with the boys about everything Titleist from the perfectly created Adam Scott and is he actually a real human, to the newly released GTS range of woods.
Gary helps explain how to hit hybrids, and the boys try and make sense of the latest LIV Golf news.
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It’s Masters time and that means the most famous announcer of golden syrup laced commentary, Jim Nantz will be welcoming us all to Augusta. So, who better to chat with than 5-time Masters contender, Peter Lonard and another Aussie who led the Masters into the last round, Craig Parry to reveal the experience of playing this mythical Tournament?
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Women’s NSW Open winner, Agathe Laisne chats with Gary and Larry about how she doesn’t peak a leader’s board and what’s next on her pathway to stardom.
The dust has settled on Anthony Kims historic victory in Adelaide and Ripper GC’s Operational Manager, Tony Meyer discusses his experience getting to know Anthony Kim and his story.
Gazz and Lazz discuss gripping down on your wedge and the wonderful sound a perfectly struck chip shot makes. Sadly, the only sound Larry makes when chipping is “FORE!” However… the new Callaway Opus SP wedge with the new X sole grind could be the game changer for the big guy and he reviews this new offering from Callaway.
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Former PGA Tour Player, turned golf media personality, Aaron Price shares the Goss from the U.S. on all things golf and his recent hit with Aussie LIV golf star – Cam Smith.
The PGA Champions Tour is the toughest ticket in golf and Phil Hodge, Australian PGA member and caddy on this circuit, tells the boys what its really like to gain a piece of the action and perform on this most exclusive stage.
The lads discuss Brooks Keopka, Patrick Reed and a 13-year-old girl named Sophie Tong who was narrowly beaten in the final of the NSW Amateur, and Gary goes full on, ultra-high tech with his new Puttview X headset. You wont believe what you can see by strapping these puppies on!
So strap yourself in for another episode of “Backspin” – brought to you by INSIDE GOLF and BMW Australia.
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Larry and Gary review possibly the biggest Aussie PGA and Open since Tiger’s first trip down-under.
Inside Golfs Editor and former tour winner, Rob Willis joins the conversation and ponders what next for Aussie Golf.
Larry finally finds a driver he can hit a draw with and Gary explains how Neergaard-Petersen played that ludicrous pitch on Royal Melbourne’s 18th.
Don’t miss this episode of Backspin – brought to you by INSIDE GOLF and BMW Australia
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Australian Golf TV Commentator, Jimmy Emanual was on the spot at the NSW Open. He knows the players, caddies, addresses, phone numbers, love interests etc and shares it all with Larry and Gary.
Adam Pengilly is one of Aussie Sport’s most respected Journo’s and he relives some experiences with quirky high profile golfers and sports stars.
Larry was also onsite at the NSW Open and has become weirdly obsessed with Lucas Herberts extraordinary ability with the driver. Gary offers a calming explanation and some help with how to drive the pill like Lucas.
This episode should not be missed! – “Backspin” brought to you by INSIDE GOLF and BMW Australia
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So what was it like inside the ropes at the angriest Ryder Cup in history? Viktor Hovland’s caddy, Shay knight was right there on the front line and shares his experience with the Larry and Gary.
The boys catch up with Grant Booth, the young Aussie Tour Player who’s on that epic journey to gain a gig on the biggest stage in the game, the PGA Tour. Halfway through the brutal qualifying stages’ and he’s right on target.
Gary offers up a tip on a putting trainer device and is Larry heading back to the Tour? (His wife hopes so)
Don’t miss this episode of “Backspin” brought to you by INSIDE GOLF Magazine and BMW Australia.
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When unpacking the Ryder Cup, who better to chart with than Michael Mosher from Teed Up Golf. Mosh was right there on the spot when the Europeans were being heroic and the New York-ians were being heinous.
Nick Flanaghan has done it all, from winning the US Amateur to gaining a battlefield promotion to the PGA Tour by winning 3 Korn Ferry events in one season. He’s now teaching at Belmont Golf Course. His story is definitely worth a listen.
Larry might have found the answer to chipping without hurting anyone with his new wedge selections and Gary explains why it could actually work.
All this and more on “Backspin” – brought to you by INSIDE GOLF Magazine.
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It’s just days out from the Ryder Cup, Gazz and Larry talk Bethpage Black, team partnerships and the crazy New York Crowd.
Jeffrey Guarn’s last 12 months have been nothing short of a nightmare. In a freak accident, the 20-year-old Aussie golfing phenom was struck in the left eye by a golf ball and subsequently lost sight in that eye.
The boys chat with Jeff about his recent return to tournament golf and the awe-inspiring journey back to the world’s biggest golfing tours.
Trent Langlans is personal trainer to the stars including Aussie star Steff Kyriacou and he gives the boys some advice and simple tip from a simple bloke – Larry. And Gary reviews the newest Titleist Utility irons.
All this and the usual wacky stuff, in this episode of “Back Spin”
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The FedEx cup is done and dusted for 2025 and the 30 best players on the PGA Tour, their caddies, managers and any illegitimate kiddies are all now much richer. Gazz and Lazz put their take on this event and the ramifications on the Ryder Cup Captains selections.
Daniel Popovic won the 2012 Australian PGA then vanished from the golfing scene. The boys chat with Daniel and get to the bottom of his story. Jimmy Emanual from Golf Australia was at both Men’s and Women’s Opens and shares his experience’s and Gary tells the world how smacking a bag full of old towels and bed sheets helps your game and maybe your current relationship?
All this and more on this episode of “Backspin”
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Being a rookie about to take on the 100 gazzilian dollar FedEx Cup play-offs must be daunting but thrilling for Aldrich Potgieter and his Aussie caddy, Rance De Grussa. Lazz and Gazz track down Rance while he’s gaining some intel on TPC Southwind, scene of the first Play-off tournament.
Trackman technology has become an essential part of the modern game and who better to chat about it than former tour winner and PGA tour player, now NSW/ACT South Australia Sales Manager for Trackman – Matt Giles.
Larry tries the newest Wilson Staff CB irons and Gary explains his terrifying training drill he recently posted on Instagram! Plus there’s a ripper “Spit of the week”
All this and more on this episode of Backspin – brought to you by INSIDE GOLF Magazine.
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Just hours after the major miracle, Aussie Grace Kim performed to claim her first major, Larry and Gary chat with her long-time mentor, Khan Pullen.
Is the Open Championship the best major? The boys put the question to Aussie Legend Rodger Davis – runner-up and 19-time competitor in the oldest Championship in golf.
After Larry decided to have a crack reviewing the new Titleist AVX ball last week, it became obvious he had no idea, so the boys ring Titleist’s NSW Golf Fitting Professional, Jason Butt for a more educated explanation on the process of choosing the correct pill for you.
Playing golf in winter can not only be cold and miserable but also send a shudder through your scorecard. Gazz has some sensible advice including loss of spin and length and keeping your balls warm between holes.
All this and so much more on this episode of Backspin – brought to you by INSIDE GOLF Magazine.
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Ever wondered what it really takes to grab a dance on the world’s biggest golfing stage? Young Aussie, Grant Booth is currently on that journey and Larry and Gary chat to Grant from his home in Las Vegas about playing the PGA Tour America’s circuit in places like Argentina, Columbia, Brazil, Ecuador and how his caddy spent 36 hours on a bus to link up with his boss in Peru.
The boys also discuss potential US Upen Women’s “winners”, Scheffler’s “Schwing”, Jon Rham’s “reignition”, Rory’s “ruptured” driver, and how to fix Larrys “life-threatening” chipping which will soon be banned from the general-public.
All this and more in this episode of Backspin
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With over 40 appearances at the Masters as a player and commentator, Ian Baker-Finch knows Augusta better than Larry and Gary know their ensuites! So who better than the great man to tell us about Rory’s victory?
The boys share their own views on this years Masters and rank the 4 majors on personal preference and Gary talks about how some pupils first react when they see their swings on video and how to soften the blow and Larry… is just Larry, really.
All this and even more craziness on this episode of “Backspin”, brought to you by INSIDE GOLF Magazine.
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In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Gary talk with the most recent winner on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, James Conran and his dramatic final shot to claim victory. High Performance Manager of Golf NSW, Khan Pullen was there with Larry during the Ford Women’s NSW Open watching the emergence of a potential superstar and Larry explains how trialing the new Odyssey Square to Square putter will see him now become one of the favorites for this year’s Masters.
All this and a golf bag full of funky stuff on Backspin – brought to you by INSIDE GOLF Magazine
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Gary and Larry review the Aussie’s results overseas so far in 2025 and talk about Donald Trump and the merger with the PGA Tour and LIV.
Speaking of LIV – Star and Ripper Golf Club’s twinning team member, Matt Jones chats to the boys about playing golf for $25 million in the middle of the night with a black putter.
Tony Webeck, Senior Golf Writer for Golf Australia and PGA Australia, talks about our Domestic Tour and predicts an emerging future star while Gary comes up with easily the weirdest teaching aid known to man.
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Aaaa, the humble tee. Is it the most overlooked piece of a golfers arsenal? Larry exposes the truth about this little friend.
The Ripper GC has a Lead Social Media personality named Adrian Millerick and the boys chat with him about not only his role and how it works, but how a Pom from London somehow fits into this full on Aussie team.
Gary breaks away from the technical pieces of bunker play and shares a gold nugget on the instinctual side of removing your pill from the sand.
All this and some all-important silliness in this episode of “Back Spin” brought to you by INSIDE GOLF Magazine.
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So what’s going on with the Internationals Captain, Mike Weir and his disregard for the Aussies? Larry and Gary are more than a little pi..ed with the Canadian Legend’s selections and explain why!
On the opposite side of the ledger, the hosts applaud the victory of the all Australian LIV Golf team, “The Rippers” and chat with the General Manager of the team, Nick Adams about everything from the different personalities in the team to working closely with the Great White Shark himself.
PGA Tour winner, Nick Hardy talks about life on the big stage and what’s needed to stay there, plus Larry tries to explain his new “Armlock Putter” and Gary gives a tip on the benefits of this unique instrument.
All this and more on this episode of “Backspin”
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Aaaah, the question on everyone’s Olympic lips – To golf….or not to golf?
Gary and Larry put up their case after Australia goes three straight Games without a medal.
Kam Bhabra began his career as a physiotherapist for 6 years at the famous Arsenal Football Club and led to the PGA tour with golfers such as Justin Rose, Ian Poulter and Luke Donald to name a few.
His opinions and yarns on these golfers are well worth a listen.
Larry was seduced by a set of clubs on ebay. But wait until you hear his story before doing the same.
Gary has a tip on Larrys experience and the boys, including Executive Producer “Buncy”, offer up a new segment with a nice prize on offer.
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With the women’s majors not completed for 2024, Larry and Gary review the four men’s Grand Slams and discuss what its takes to for the worlds best to close out a win.
Golf Australia’s High Performance Director, Tony Meyer is in Paris in his role as Assistant Manager to our Olympic Golf team of Jason Day, Min Woo Lee, Hanna green and Minjee Lee and chats with the boys about our chances.
Larry saw one of his mates make a crucial mistake last Saturday on a par 3 and how easily it could have been avoided and some daggy nicknames are admitted by Gary, Larry and Producer, Andy.
It’s a ripper show, not to be missed!
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Did Rory break with post losing a Major protocol by not staying back after his US Open loss to congratulate the victor, Bryson DeChambeau?
What is best golf ball to play when your swing speed is similar to a sagging old golf pro and how did Tiger Woods go about finding the right golf ball for him?
All this and more on the latest edition of Backspin – brought to you by Inside Golf Magazine!
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Gary and Larry talk about, what surly was the most bizarre week in Major Championship history since John Daly started wearing those dreadful pants.
Brett Rumford is regarded as one of, if not the best short game exponent on the planet and the boys listen in awe to Rummies precious gems of knowledge and advice.
Lots of opinions, humor and a tip from Brett Rumford on this episode Backspin.
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The week in Adelaide with LIV Golf was nothing short of wild and Gary was right in the thick of the action helping his Charge, Matt Jones and the rest of the Ripper team claim the chocolates in dramatic fashion!
The boys also chat with Tony Meyer, Golf Australia High Performance Director, about everything in Aussie Golf including the amazing work Golf Australia is doing for our future stars.
What’s the go with wedges and all these extra grooves? Larry has a crack with one and shares his adventure while Gary explains not only how they work but also the 21st century method of playing a trap shot.
It’s a “Ripper” episode folks so strap yourselves in!
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One of the most feared players on the LIV Golf League is Carlos Ortiz and Larry and Gary chat with the Mexican star on everything from how to compete on that Tour, to how having 4 daughters at home helps him to deal with stress.
When it comes to bias Larry is on top of his game and in this episode he uses his skills to review and explain what “Draw Bias” can do for anyone looking for this most desired of ball flights.
Gary has a tip on course management and the boys have an inside guest who can blow the lid off being a club pro at the one club for 25 years.
This plus the usual goss and opinions on “Back Spin” brought to you by INSIDE GOLF Magazine
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Who knows Marc Leishman better than his long-time coach Dennis McDade? The boys chat with Dennis and about all things from LIV Golf to Leish’s own brand of beer Leishman Lager.
Larry and Gary share their take on everything around the world of golf and Gary offers up a tip on… actually I’ve totally forgotten what they boys told me?
All this and more on this episode Of “Backspin”
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Peter Lonard has won every Major Australian Championship at least twice, beat the yanks on the PGA Tour?, toweled up Phil Mickelson in the Presidents Cup!! But the one achievement that’s eluded him is an interview with Larry and Gary on Backspin. Well listeners, that’s all changed. Despite his incredible playing record, Pete’s one of the most grounded, unaffected blokes you’d ever meet and his yarns on Augusta, the White House, Gary Player etc. are absolute gold.
Inside Golf Editor and former winning Tour Player Rob Willis asks Gary how Scotty Scheffler hits the ball better than anyone else on the planet with footwork rivalling Michael Flatley, Gary has a surprise tip and Larry has a crack with the new Japanese XXIO irons from Dunlop Srixon.
All this and more on Backspin from Inside Golf
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In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Gary talk to Golf Australia, PGA Media Consultant – Jimmy Emanual about the Aussie Web Ex series which features the unique format of mixed gender tournaments. Kazuma Kobori has set the golfing world on fire with three victories in the space of a month and the boys chat to the young phenom. Larry might have found the answer to his sagging golf game with Callaway’s latest offering of Paradym Ai irons and Gary offers up a tip on getting fitted correctly.
All this and more on “Backspin”, brought to you by Inside Golf Magazine.
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Young Australian golfing phenom, Jeffrey Guarn is on a course for stardom and after turning Pro recently and competing in the Australia PGA and Open, he shares his experience and future plans with Larry and Gary.
One of golfs most travelled tour players shares his fascinating journey from Pro-Shop to winner on the Aussie Tour. Anthoney Choat has played tournaments in places you didn’t think existed and his story from Pro-Shop to winning on tour is surly a movie script.
Who is and isn’t in Jon Rahms LIV golf Team? Whats next for Greg Norman, Jay Monahan, Aussie golf, and outside of remembering what pocket of your golf bag you put your keys in, what should you think about before teeing off next Saturday? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode of Backspin
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Dimmi Papadatis has won in Europe, New Zealand, 4 times in Australia and finished 2nd at an Australian Open and Korn Ferry Tour Event but a full time tour card on DP World and PGA Tour eludes him. Is that about to change? Larry and Gary chat exclusively with the gifted young Aussie about last this year’s turbulent voyage on the Korn Ferry and his plans for 2024.
Who will Jon Rahm bring with him to LIV and has the big guy changed the game forever?
Was this the best Australian PGA and Open in years? Worthy winners? Last Aussie Open in Sydney for a while?
Larry’s on the quest to find the perfect ball for his aging game and Gary gives some advice on how to find it. And what about the 5 available spots on the next years US Champions Tour, going to 4 Aussies?
For the answers plus some unbridled opinions – tune in to the latest episode of Back Spin.
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As an Aussie Golfing Legend and current Chairman of the Australian PGA Rodger Davis’s opinion on our game is always worth a listen. Larry and Gary chat to Rodger and also Jed Morgan who at 23 years old, is at the other end of his career and has spent the past two years playing on the LIV Tour. The boys ask him about his experience and what’s coming up next for him.
Whats it like being the person in charge of the Australian open course in the lead up the Aussie Open, I hear you say? Course Super, Dan Cook goes through the extraordinary lengths needed to prepare for the world’s best.
Larry reviews the new Apex 2024 Utility Wood by Callaway and takes over from the maestro and offers a tip for golfers who are struggling with their fairway woods.
Its all in this episode of Backspin!
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One of the most dramatic finishes in recent Aussie Golf Tournaments came at the Asia Pacific Amateur Championships at the famed Royal Melbourne course and Jimmy Emanual – Media and Communications Advisor for Australian Golf, was right there on the final green. Jimmy not only gives the boys some insight our new Aussie star but also whats coming up in our big summer of golf.
Moore Park Golf Course is being ripped in half by the NSW Government for parkland and the clubs President, John Janik explains the impact this will have on his club and the other iconic public golf courses across the country.
What type of Sand Iron suits your course, I hear you say? Gary gives a tip on this very issue and Larry might…. Or still might not have the answer to what club you should consider to plug up that confusing gap in your set between 3 wood and 4 iron.
All this and more in this episode of Backspin!
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The Ryder Cup is clearly something to behold, whether watching on TV or actually being lucky enough to be there, but when it comes to absolute first hand experience, who better than Victor Hovlands Caddy, Shay Knight to share his crazy week. The boys ask Shay about the incident on the 18th green with Cantlays caddy, Joe LaCava and Rory, the famous cap waving saga and how his famous Norwegian boss has gone from having the worst short game to now rivaling the best in the world!
INSIDE GOLF’s new Chief Editor Rob Willis has travelled a fascinating and diverse path from Tour Player winning on the DP World Tour and Asia PGA Tour to steering the Cronulla Sharks to safety through his media liaison officer role. As a writer for the award Magazine, Larry is clearly looking for empathy and understanding from the new boss however Gary has some revealing yarns about his old mate. This if followed by maybe the worst tip the show has ever produced.
As always, lots of chat and opinions on this episode of – “Backspin”!
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There are a lot of people claiming to be “Mind Coaches” but in this episode of Backspin, Gary and Larry chat to the real deal in former Tour Player, now Director of golf performance at Neuropeak Pro, Andy Matthews. Andy’s cliental includes luminaries such as Justin Thomas, Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Speith, to name just 3 from his list of 60 Professional athletes.
What’s the latest news on the most controversial off course issue in recent golf history? And will Greg Norman be lining up on Monday morning at centre link?
In an attempt to match Rory Mcilroy’s winning long iron shot into the final green of the Scottish Open, Larry trials the Srixon ZX MKII Utility Iron which somehow leads to Gary giving a tip on getting your golf ball back out of the Magumba!
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How did Cam Smith become the Open Champion and the highest ranked Aussie in the game? Who better to explain Cam’s journey than the guy who created, well with the help of Cams Mum, than Cams dad Des Smith. The boys chat with the great man. Anything Ping Golf create is always another fascinating journey and Gary and Larry talk to the guy with the longest job title in the world who knows all there is to know about Ping. A great tip from Gary on how to add pressure to your practice and the boys vent on the ongoing lack of news from the Merger.
All this and more in the Back Spin by Inside Golf Magazine.
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In this “Post Masters”, “Pre- LIV in Adelaide” episode of Backspin, Two time Australian Open Champion, Matt Jones talks LIV Golf, Phil Mickelson and prepares us for what to expect in Australia. Speaking of “Backspin”, Larry tries really, really hard to explain the benefits “HydraZip” in his review of the new Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore wedges. Gary has a tip on how to remove your pill from a fairway bunker with an element of success and the boys chat about Australia’s newest star, Grace Kim.
All this and more on Backspin!
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When it comes to managing the careers of famous sports people and entertainers there’s not many bigger names than James Erskine. Gary and Larry chat with James about everything from his own personal journey from a career in medicine to managing Shane Warne.
Larry accidently discovers Golf Prides latest version of the golf grip and Gary gives a tip on how best to select the correct grip for getting the best out of your game.
The boys wake Aussie Tour Player, Aaron Price in the middle of the night in America to have a yarn about what the popular Aussie is up to these days and how he sometimes caddies for recent PGA Tour winner Chris Kirk. Well, except for that week, anyway.
Recent golf news and opinions a plenty including some insightful comments from our Producer “Buncey” on this episode of Backspin!
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Jeffrey Guarn is currently the most talked about junior golfer in the country and Gary and Larry find out what makes this kid tick and his plans for the future. Another female winner on the Australian PGA Tour prompted the boys to ask high profile Rules Official, Russell Swanson how the system of tee placements actually works and how Swanno managed to once penalize a player an extra 7 shots. The new Callaway Paradym driver is the most talked about driver on the planet and Larry finds out why. Gary has a ripper of a tip on playing to your strengths with your short game and Larry and Gary discuss the Rory versus Reed showdown in Dubai.
All this on the latest episode of Backspin
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Arguably the hottest player on the planet at the moment is Cam Smith so who better spill the beans on him than his coach Aussie Grant Field as he chats to the boys. Larry and Gary review, what has been a bizarre 12 months of golf. Gary’s tip is based on something Grant told his charge the evening before Cams historic final round at St Andrews. Larry raises the question – Is Charlie Woods actually the first successful human clone? And why are still waiting to hear from the World Golf Ranking’s committee ???
All this and more on this episode of Backspin
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The LIV Golf league is finished for 2022 and having been to 6 events, Gary gives us his de-brief. With the Australian PGA tour now in full swing, Gary and Larry chat with Aussie Legend and current PGA Chairman Rodger Davis about what to expect from some of our best players. Rising star, Justin Warren explains his play-off loss to his roomy in the Queensland PGA Championship. Larry reviews the new Callaway Rogue Pro irons and confesses to his fear of hitting the ball too far. Gary tries to explain how weird that is. Course management is just as important to amateurs as professionals and Gary offers some advice on the subject and why isn’t dual Aussie Open Champ, Matt Jones talked about in the media enough?
All this and more in this episode of Backspin.
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Cam Davis was one of the stars of the Presidents Cup and the boys are chatting with Cams coach Khan Pullen. Rising American star Nick Hardy will be explaining the classic Collegiate path to the PGA Tour. Gary talks about his latest experience in Chicago on the LIV Golf Tour and Cam Smiths win. Larry […]
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What’s it like to caddy for one of the biggest names in world golf? Lazz and Gazz talk to Victor Hovlands Aussie Caddy – Shay Knight about his journey to Hovlands bag, the path to becoming one of the most respected toters on the tour and some interesting insights into the importance of a peanut […]
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Dual Aussie Open Champion, Matt Jones talks to Larry and Gary about his experiences in the first two LIV Events including a whacky praccy round with Donald Trump. Larry reviews Callaway’s new Jaws Raw Wedges including a chat with Ben Allen, Training & Fitting Specialist. The boys discuss the Open and what makes Cam Smith […]
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In this episode of Backspin, Gary Barter shares his experience from the first American LIV tournament played at Pumpkin Ridge in Portland Oregon. He also explains where Oregon actually is. Larry talks about how to play when you have strong wind. The boys talk to Luke Adams about his extraordinary new indoor facility, discuss the […]
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In this episode of Backspin, Larry’s guest, Gary Barter reflects on his experiences at the last two majors and the first LIV tournament where had no less than 3 of his players competing! The boys make sense of Cobra’s latest 3D Printed putters by chatting with Cobra’s own, Matt Heterick. Has the short game become […]
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In this show Gary Barter joins Larry as co-host and shares his experience watching his pupil, Matt Jones shoot 32 under, only to run third in Hawaii!. Hanna Green made history and who better than her coach Ritchie Smith to explain how. Larry trials the new Cleveland Launcher XL Driver and gains 20 metres …(Yes […]
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In this episode, renowned Golf Coach Gary Barter laces up the Footjoys and steps in for Steve Anderson. Larry reviews the longest iron he’s ever hit. Newly appointed Golf Australia CEO, James Sutherland shares his vision for golf in Australia and explains his bizarre hole in one. Gary talks about the most common misconception in […]
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In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Steve talk with one of Australia’s best young players, Su Oh, as she prepares for the Ladies European Tour. Larry explores the hi-tech world of online golf ball fitting using Steve as his guinea pig, and he doesn’t get cranky at the end of the podcast – he […]
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In Episode 23 of Backspin the boys catch up with a bloke whose swing is one of Larry’s Top Five in golf – passionate Queenslander, Terry Price. Pricey reveals his secret to the perfect swing and tells us why Rugby League great, Tim Brasher was a great caddie as well as a fine footy player. […]
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In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Steve catch up with Ian Baker-Finch and cover a stack of topics including the PGA Tour in a post-Covid world, the Australian summer of golf, the Olympic Games, Donald Trump and Jim Nantz. Larry’s tip involves popping in to your local pro shop to talk about your balls, […]
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In this episode of Backspin. Who got his 10 thousand steps up at the 2020 PGA Golf Show in Orlando Florida? Inside Golf editor Richard Fellner did, and he takes us inside this massive expo to find out what’s new in the world of golf merchandise. Many parts of the NSW South Coast were ravaged […]
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In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Steve catch up with Aussie young gun, Jarryd Felton as he heads to Spain to have a crack at qualifying for the European Tour. PGA of Australia Media Manager, Jonno Nash, gives us a wrap-up of this year’s PGA Expo and explains some of the strategies they’re using […]
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Steve and Larry talk to Under Armour Sales Director for Walkinshaw Sports Mark Rosel about how this sports apparel giant is working with the Aussie Golf Industry. World-renowned coach Garry Barter was at the US Open and shares his thoughts on Pebble Beach. Plus: the boys discuss Tiger Woods, Brooks (The Bulldozer) Koepka, Adam Scott […]
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Mike Mosher from Teed Up Golf Tours checks in with the boys, post-2019 Masters. Mosh has been to Augusta every year for the past twenty years, and he recounts some of his highlights over that time, (the bloke loves Tiger so this year features pretty prominently!). Two Melbourne golf clubs joined forces to form Peninsula […]
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In this episode of Backspin, Larry & Steve catch up with Karen Lunn, CEO of Australian Ladies Professional Golf. How does a golf course get to be rated as one of the best in the world in just a few short years? Find out when the boys talk with Jane Bell, GM of Cape Wickham […]
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In Episode 16 of Backspin, the boys catch up with PGA Chairman, Rodger Davis and cover a multitude of topics, from the state of the game heading into 2019 to Jack Wilson’s haircut. John Dyer, the Managing Director of Air Adventures Australia joins Larry and Steve to talk about the amazing history of the company, […]
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In Episode 15, Larry and Steve catch up with one of Australia’s hottest young golfers, Jake McLeod. We head to the magnificent Ocean Shores Country Club on the NSW Far North Coast where the head pro can sell you a dozen golf balls and a set of lawn bowls if you want. Larry reviews Srixon’s […]
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In Episode 14 of Backspin, Larry and Steve catch up with Aussie golfing great, Peter Senior. Is he really the King of Spain? Find out in Backspin. Richard Fellner gets his golfing swagger going, testing Under Armour’s new Spieth 2 Golf Shoes, and Larry’s tip is all about getting your footwork right for a great […]
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The 2018 Ryder Cup was a great event, (particularly for the European Team), and Michael Mosher from Teed Up Golf Tours tells us what it was like to actually be there. We catch up with rising Aussie star, Danny Nisbet, a bloke who likes to put it in overdrive every time he hits the course. […]
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In this episode of Backspin, the boys are getting pretty excited about the upcoming ISPS Handa Melbourne World Cup of Golf. They were so impressed with the event’s Executive Director, Robyn Cooper, last time she was on the show, they invited her back to talk about the quality of the field, (and she’s just as […]
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It’s a hell of a jump from the battlefields of Iraq to the fairways and greens of the Australasian Tour, but Damien Jordan is one bloke who has made that leap, and his story is in this episode of Backspin. Mark Hayes from Golf Australia talks about the incredible outpouring of emotion and support since […]
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After successfully picking Francesco Molinari to win the British Open, a certain co-host is cock-a-hoop and pretty sure he’s on the money for the US PGA. Find out who he’s tipping in this episode of Backspin. We catch up with one of the golf world’s most respected coaches, Gary Barter, and Inside Golf editor, Richard […]
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With the British Open coming up at Carnoustie, we revisit the 1999 Open at the same venue, when it famously fell apart for tournament leader Jean Van Der Velde on the 72nd hole. His playing partner that day was Craig Parry, who talks us through what happened on that incredible final hole. Larry’s love affair […]
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In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Steve catch up with Aussie trailblazer and two-time Major winner, David Graham. We find out more about the colourful range Volvik golf balls, and ask two questions in the process. Are they a gimmick, and who is Chairman Moon? Larry dreams of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast when we talk […]
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Is it time to get off the board of your golf club when your main focus at meetings is what sort of toilet paper the club is using? Inside Golf Editor Richard Fellner thinks so, and Larry seconds the motion in this episode of Backspin, as we discuss what we can do to better promote […]
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In Episode 6 of Backspin, thanks to Inside Golf, we talk with Mark Hayes from Golf Australia about the state of the game in Australia, and all agree that a middle aged golf pro wearing a bikini in the pro shop will do nothing to help the game, (it will make even less sense when you listen!). We talk about Bushnell’s brand new Hybrid Laser Rangefinder and why it’s technology that’s helping golfers at every level. Amy Wright from Golf on the Murray tells us why it’s become Australia’s number one golf destination, and Larry’s begins his campaign to overturn the ban on anchored putters! This is big news! Hear more in Backspin Episode 6!
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