Backspin Golf Podcast presented by Inside Golf Magazine

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 59 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 58 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 57 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 56 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

There is no-one more in the “loop” than the humble “looper” (Caddy) and the boys chat with one of the best , Rance De Grussa. The Aussie has toted for the likes of Minjee Lee, Jason Scrivener and recently for two 20 year-olds who nearly won the Aussie Open and PGA – Sth Africa's Aldrich […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 55 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 54 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 53 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 52 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 51 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 50 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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. […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 49 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 48 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 47 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 46 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 45 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 44 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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. […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 43 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 42 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 41 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 40 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 39 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 38 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 37 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 36 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 35 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 34 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 33 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 32 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 31 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 30 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 29 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 28 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 27 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 26 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […] The post Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 25 first appeared on Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE.

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]