Golf

Put Lightning Ridge Golf Course on your to play list - at the very least, it'll bring you to Lightning Ridge. There's a fantastic sense of humour in this opal town of Northern NSW, it's a field of dreams for many where some even strike it rich. 'Cutty' is a local whose injuries currently hold him off the course, but he knows it, and a fair slice of life in Lightning Ridge. Dave and Phil are mid-game, and Barko's got a memory or two as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Mc Kerihan is a good, old fashioned sports fan. If there's a ball being belted, he'll watch it. For over 20 years he's worked on a bunch of tipping comps, for us golfers, the best is Major Major. A tipping comp around the Majors and there's definitely something here for anyone wanting to start their own comp. It's about golf, but it's more than that. It's friendship, staying in touch and winning $$$$$ if you're lucky enough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Royal Hobart has a massive history. New GM Nathan Sharrock is new to the club, whilst PGA professional Tim Cameron has been around a little longer. They both have terrific golfing stories - as does their golfing home. AND, there's a Masters tie in here that goes beyond the only ever Australian Open Champ who's won and done the job in Tasmania at RH - the great Jack Nicklaus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exciting news, golfers. 7 Mile Golf Club is almost ready. It's the vision of Tassie golf pro Matt Goggin, and he's taken Anthony Toogood along for the ride from the very beginning. Part of the legendary Tasmanian golfing Toogoods, Anthony has his own story to tell, which now includes 7 Mile, probably 5 Mile, and a few other golfing miles as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Les Browne's been a member of his golf club for over 60 years, he's been involved with Golf Australia, Golf NSW and more in numerous facets and is now the Captain of the Australian Golf Historical Society. He knows golf, how it's played and has some interesting insights into the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Dickson is a film maker who's turned his hand to writing. His first novel is based in golf and probable truth. Here he talks golf and life and story telling. To get hold of The Embedded Lie go to https://www.dicksonfilms.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Byron Bay's Golf Course is beautiful. Beautifully situated, beautifully prepared and beautiful to play. It's Byron, what would you expect? Greg Stewart's the long time pro and the love he has for the place is reciprocated by members and guests. He's spent a lifetime in golf and as such, has a lifetime of stories to tell. And, he's a great bloke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lakes Entrance Golf Club is a rare delight... A tough test of anyone's golf game on something of a sleeper - but it's only a sleeper because not enough people know about it. The greens are great, the wind howls, the water's in play and the test is true. As you'll hopefully experience, you can pretty much have it to yourself. The Captain and the President love the place, and reckon you will, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bright Golf Club is a beauty. Set in a picturesque valley and running along the Ovens River, it's beautiful. Cam Wicks has had a lot do with that, he's been the course super for a long time, and it's easy to see why he loves the place. John Ruddock's a newcomer, but he moved to Bright for the golf course - has there been a better endorsement? Together, they tell a bit of the Bright story, and some of their own, as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antonio Gelonisi was part of the gang that started Piranha Golf - an Australian golf club manufacturer with a niche dream to provide golfers with weaponry to take on their golf courses. It's a chance to sneak inside the mind of someone who's done what a few of us might think we'd like to try... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seed Golf Balls. Heard of them? You will. The company started in 2017 with the pretty simple idea of providing golf balls directly to the consumer, and ensuring they're comparable with the best golf balls you can buy- at a better price. A big vision from founder Dean Klatt that started in Ireland and is making its way around the world. With a long history in golf and golf equipment, Dean talks about what it takes to start a DTC company and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It turns out Paul Gumbleton is 'an ideas man.' With the guiding hand of Craig Parry, the belief of new owner Curt Zuber and the help of longtime assistant at Kingston Heath Bob Simmons, Paul has built the best nine holes in Australia, just west of Ballina. Fun, funky, beautiful, and more. Tevan's is a great story, told well by Paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Opadchy is new to golf, by his own admission he's not very good - yet. He is good at finding solutions to problems, and squaring the club face was one of his. Enter the X Grip! It's a training aid that could make a difference to your golf game. Hell, it could revolutionise golf! For a 15% discount go to Xgripgolf.com and use the code Daddo1it's a fun chat with a really lovely new golfer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tocumwal Golf Club is on the Murray River and is part of a golf trip you might think about creating for you and your friends. Two beautifully conditioned courses with sensational greens, and good things are happening. Paul Gemmill is the CEO and he's pretty excited about the future of Tocumwal. For the record, I'm excited about the courses!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Fehon was the CEO of Medallist, living the residential golfing life building courses and community with Greg Norman. It's a hell of a story, and he had a hell of a time turning what was often not much into something quite spectacular, and he did it around the world. Some fabulous insights and even a few name drops, including Mr Packer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you move to some of the best waves north of Sydney and forsake surfing for golf? Glen Leahy knows. He's a cameraman and cutter who's keen to show golf for what it is - he's my partner in Divot and he's a gem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie O'Connell is an LPGA Professional specialising in the power of the mind and its dramatic effect on the game of golf. 35 years in the business with professionals and amateurs and she's fantastic. This should change your golfing life... just open up and let and one of the leading golf mindset experts in the world in!LPGA National Professional of the YearLPGA NE Section Teacher of the YearInaugural Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award(1)727 339 0106Text "yes" for Conquer your golf mind. Promo Code "Conquer50"Test "Flow" for her ebook on flow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prime Ministers Cup is probably like a lot of golf trips - an excuse for old friends to re-find each other at least once a year. Since 1998, The Country have taken on The City up and down the east coast. 'It's fun,' I was told. 'Come play for The City.' It was fun, but for much more than the golf... Got a golf trip in mind, this might get you over the line.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tambourine Mountain Golf Club is 30 minutes from the Golden Coast but feels another world away. Up on the Scenic Rim, it's a 9 hole course that rises and falls with the land and is pretty special - in fact, for a while, theirs was the best 2nd hole in the country. Gerry Maloney's the President, a storyteller with a terrific story to tell... one of golf and enlightenment but maybe not the two together.DIVOT YOUTUBE @Divot_au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

@Divot_auPhillip Island is famous for penguins and The MotoGP, and maybe one day for their golf course. A quirky two paddock test for members and guests and most definitely worth a visit... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

@Divot_auPambula Merimbula is a 27 hole golfing paradise fighting back from some pretty tough times... The news for golfers is good - the course is great and it's run by Glenn Warne who's a treasure.Here's the link for DIVOT on youtube... or search Golf Divot The Vintage.https://youtu.be/eTzvVztVwA8?si=5uchkFrJkgsX2GUo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Thompson is the captain of Narooma Golf Club - you'd expect him to speak glowingly of his home course. What you might not expect is that he's right. This is paradise on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean... and it's there for all of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Val MacMahon is the former owner of my brand new to me Mexican Leather golf bag. At 96 she's just given the game away... though I'd bet she's got a few good swings left in her, she's saving herself for bowls and cards. This is a life in golf, and you'll love her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vince Owen is the Head Professional at Horizons Golf Club in Port Stephens, NSW. He's a gem. A teacher with an old fashioned nod to teaching in a world that's increasingly about numbers and stats. And, he tells a great story - about himself, his life in golf and Horizons Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Hend has played and won all over the world. Now 50, armed with a seniors ticket (and win this year) he's as driven as ever. And funny. A really lovely catch up with one of Australia's best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Dukes is a golf pro with a fabulous history - including 19 Pro Am Wins, but he says no tournament wins... Great insight and knowledge and another Australian Golfing treasure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wyong Golf Club turns 100 this year. John Elder's been playing there for more than 60 years, he's a treasure, and he knows golf. There's lots to learn and even more to enjoy from a man with almost 80 years in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leon Sassen from Fenix Xcell Golf Clothing rocks up to a black tie dinner in a flamingo golf shirt and ends up here... but he's been all over the place and almost to becoming a PGA professional from following his Dad around Fiji golf courses. He may not be fixing our swings, but he can make us look good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Rogers, for Lawn Solutions Australia with a very straight forward attack for making your lawn it's best while the golf courses are doing the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Baloney and Legrope are mates - in life and most definitely in golf. They're older gents, who play at Crescent Head, surf and live as an inspiration that whilst things were good in the old days, they can be good today, too... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adir Shiffman is many things - writer, entrepreneur, start up lover and the Executive Chairman of Catapult sports. Not much of golfer by his own admission, but he's got a great insight into sports and maybe the future of golf. That's a big maybe, but fascinating, nonetheless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a stellar golfing career behind him, Craig Parry has gone full circle. Literally. As a five year old he was drawing golf holes and he's back at, only now with 23 wins around the world under his belt and a lifetime of golfing experience. And a correction - Pazz did win the Australian Open in 2007. Apologies... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Hutton from Tillers Turf in the UK feels like the kid from school who could blag his way into just about anything... and did. Not lucky, crafty and clever and very good at this work - which is turf. And it all started with golf.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Potter is a self made man with self made success in business and a couple of 'lucky' wins in golf too. Good fun... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Blackwell coaches golf instructors. He's come a long way from rural Tassie and growing up on a farm with an agricultural swing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you know, you know, right? And these parents knew early. Like, somewhere between walking and potty training that golf was the game. In this brilliant chat, Manda, the mum of an 8 year old golf obsessed little girl tells how it happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross Baker is an enigma - a true believer in the need to hold, preserve and even resurrect the history of golf: Particularly Australian golf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Daddo has been lots of things - one is my father, another is an integral wheel in the creative mechanism of The National, Moonah Links and most recently Lonsdale Links: all three at home in Australia's top 100 golf course experiences. It was good to talk about those projects - and his cack handed game of golf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Daddo has been lots of things - one is my father, another is an integral wheel in the creative mechanism of The National, Moonah Links and most recently Lonsdale Links: all three at home in Australia's top 100 golf course experiences. It was good to talk about those projects - and his cack handed game of golf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No matter how you cut it, Karrie Webb is one of the greatest golfers of all time. Here she spends a short time talking about a truly incredible life in golf. From Ayr in Queensland to the world of golf - she talks about it all with a dignity and honesty that lurches from hilarious to vulnerable. A terrific insight into a true champion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tocumwal Golf Club on the border hosts the PGA Victorian and Tasmanian Associate Pro Championships. What a time. What a festival of golf and youth and expectation all set at the beautiful Tocumwal Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long time Manly Head Pro Phil Baird and Course Designer/Pro Golfer Ted Stirling are lovers of golfing history - not to just to read it, but to use it. And the rest of us might want to get on board. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonville Golf Club - often referred to as Australia's Augusta is destination golf in the heart of the East Coast. Fun, challenging golf, great food and a terrific reason to stop just south of Coffs for something different. Brad Daymond has been the manager or thereabouts since 1992. A great golfing story from a former PGA Pro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Finn is the owner and founder of Par4Success, a company devoted to the golfer and their ability to move the way the golf swing requires, and to do so repeatedly. Not only that, he works on keeping the golfer active for a long period of time - as in, so we can all golf into our twilight years. Great fun, very knowledgeable and with a free assessment for all listeners. https://www.par4success.com/andrew/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick Colliss is the embodiment of having a go! To dream of representing your country is one thing, to achieve it is entirely another. Great bloke, great story and there's even some golf in it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Watts is tradie, a tinkerer, a cabinet maker and a wooden putter maker in the United States. He KNOWS wooden putters, he tested his against a Scotty Cameron and the results were very surprising. Buttery is how they say his putters feel... and I like butterWattsputters.com Check it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Doney is a Certified PGA Professional with over 19 years' experience in the golf industry, he is also a former PGA Tour Rules Official who's gone head to head with Greg Norman amongst others. He has some terrific stories and thoughts on my wooden putter made from decking timber offcuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Finley feels like a Callaway lifer - starting somewhere near the bottom over 25 years ago and now one of the global directors of one of the biggest golf companies in the world. Good fun, very interesting and he's got hickories... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Williams knows putters - he should... he's Sr. Director, Product and Brand Management Putters at Callaway Golf. He's also a terrific chat... If you've got something you want to share from your own shed @andrewdaddo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Neville is one of the main players at Callaway Golf in America... he's also an ex-caddy. Here, he talks about the game, his place in it and of course the new Paradym range. A good, fun chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yamba is a special kind of paradise on the NSW coast just east of Grafton - The Yamba Golf Club is changing from an idyllic and relatively sleepy seaside hamlet to something quite special... in the middle of it all is head professional Jamie Corkill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.