Course Language

In this special episode of Course Language, thanks to Callaway, we're joined by 4-time US PGA Tour winner and back-to-back Australian Open champion, Aaron Baddeley. Badds reflects on his record-breaking Aus Open wins (2:02) — the first as an amateur with the likes of Colin Montgomerie and Greg Norman in contention, and the second as a pro at Kingston Heath, with his game not in the same shape, and how he still managed to get it done. At (8:29) Badds describes what those first few years on the Korn Ferry and US Tours were really like, his maiden win in 2006 at Hilton Head (10:55), and what it was like competing amongst an amazing generation of golfers like Tiger (12:38). At (13:52) Aaron opens up on how life as a professional golfer changes once marriage and kids come into the picture, before reflecting on leading the US Open in 2007 alongside Tiger in the final group at Oakmont, and just how good Tiger was to play with in the same group (15:55). At (21:30) Badds discusses what motivates him now at 45, what it meant to play in the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne in 2011 (22:34), and shares his thoughts on the current professional golf landscape (25:04). At (31:15) he explains the difficulties of getting back to play an Australian summer, before giving us an insight into how he has remained one of the best putters on the US Tour for so long — including some simple tips for our listeners to become better putters (32:30) — and the mentors who shaped him along the way (35:27). At (37:50) Badds finishes with a Quick 9, answering nine rapid-fire questions on what shaped his golfing life. All thanks to Callaway.

It's a special Open Wrap episode, and the guys get going with another All In The Tips from Lynchy — this time a results based drill that should help your chipping (8:34). At (12:38) it's Around the Grounds, breaking down Ryan Fox's incredible Open Championship victory, with Lynchy detailing just how well Foxy managed the pressure over the final six holes (15:13). At (21:20) Lynchy reflects on his years alongside Ryan Fox on the PGA Tour of Australasia, the pair coming through and battling it out on tour at similar times and playing plenty of rounds together. At (25:05) the guys touch on the other strong performances from our Aussies and Kiwis, including a special tournament for Lucas Herbert. At (29:54) they get into the controversial ruling and Bryson's two-shot penalty, before finding out how Sammy and Lynchy's draft selections went — and who has to cop another special challenge (40:54). At (44:19) the guys break down the major aggregate scores, and at (46:54) it's time for The Scramble with quick news from around the golfing world, focusing on the Asian Tour severing ties with LIV. Lynchy gives a great insight into what it actually means for Australians and Kiwis trying to make it on the biggest tours in the world, and how recent changes have made that road even harder. At (53:18) it's time for this week's draft, before heading into Gimme Or Putt That (56:22). At (1:05:06) there might just be a Mulligan Of The Year contender, and at (1:06:46) the guys preview our upcoming bonus episode with special guest Aaron Baddeley, bringing you his Course Language Confessional — all from a WGC event at Doral, with Tiger in the group behind. All thanks to Callaway.

It's time for our special Episode 51, the preview of The Open Championship. Sammy kicks things off rounding up his golf for the week with a round at Lonsdale Links, while Lynchy shares a couple of under-par rounds of his own. At (10:00) there's a big announcement — thanks to our friends at Callaway, we're giving away a dozen July Major Series Chrome Tour golf balls. Lynchy then delivers his All In The Tips for the week and, with it being Open week, the topic is bunkers (11:31). At (15:31) it's Around the Grounds, covering off the Evian Championship and the Scottish Open. At (26:42) it's time for the main event — our preview of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. The guys chat through what makes the course so special, the security ready to deal with any patrons behaving poorly, and the legacy on the line for the players this week (38:18). At (46:30) the guys touch on some interesting thoughts about Bryson courtesy of Nick Faldo, before Lynchy breaks down who he thinks Royal Birkdale will suit (49:56), and they run through the big contingent of Australians teeing it up this week (53:09). At (56:01) it's time for The Draft as the guys make their picks for the week, before The Scramble sees them rattle through some Gimme or Putt That questions. We then finish with a listener Course Language Confessional (1:21:26). All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the milestone Episode 50 catching up on their golf during the week — Sammy braving a wet day down at The National and Lynchy indoors, getting into how off-course golf has made the game so much more accessible in recent years. At (8:54) it's straight into All In The Tips — with the pod dropping on Thursdays, the guys want to get you ready for your weekend hit, and Lynchy delivers a great tip on club face alignment. At (13:57) it's Around the Grounds, opening with Chris Gotterup's win at the John Deere Classic. At (20:51) the guys preview the Evian Championship this weekend, before turning to the Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club (26:46), where Sammy and Lynchy get into what makes links golf so special. At (34:55) it's school picks time as the guys select their winners for the Evian and Scottish Open, before getting into The Scramble with more weekly golf news. Then it's the debut of a brand new segment — Gimme or Putt That (46:02). At (54:34) the guys read out a listener question from one of our friends at Yarra Bend, which leads Lynchy into some great advice on the different mindset required when you're 100 metres out from the fairway compared to 140 metres out from the trees. All thanks to Callaway.

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In Episode 49 of Course Language, all thanks to Callaway, while we wait for a Monday finish at the Travelers Championship, the guys get straight into Around the Grounds, opening with Haeran Ryu taking out the KPMG Women's PGA Championship (2:53). At (11:04) the conversation turns to the Italian Open, with Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra claiming the title on the DP World Tour. At (12:15) Sammy plays Lynchy a clip of Bryson DeChambeau and Pablo Larrazábal — two players at very different points in their careers but both feeling the unique struggles of professional golf. Lynchy opens up on what it's actually like dealing with pressure out on tour. At (20:11) it's time for The Scramble, with Lynchy priming us on the changes coming to the PGA Tour from 2028 and what it all looks like from an Australian golfer's point of view. At (33:40) Sammy throws up 10 golf etiquette faux pas for Lynchy to blind rank. At (39:04) we finish with a Course Language Confessional, thanks to one of our listeners. All thanks to Callaway.

It's time for our US Open Mega Review as the guys get stuck into the results and talking points, with Wyndham Clark taking out the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills. At (3:40) Lynchy breaks down how Wyndham got the job done in tough conditions, enduring the New York crowd (5:00). The guys discuss Sam Burns' chances (16:17) before getting into how the course played through the week — the poa greens, the slopes and the demands of the layout (18:16) — and just how crucial the caddies were around this place (21:52). At (24:37) we hear from the pros on what an 18 handicapper would realistically shoot around Shinnecock, and Lynchy runs through a remarkable list of players with the same or fewer majors than Wyndham (31:48). At (32:30) the guys touch on other notable performances, including Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns (34:32), Tom Kim (36:30) and Keith Mitchell's impressive four rounds of 70 (38:44). At (49:13) they turn to the disappointing showings from our Aussies, the LIV players continuing to miss cuts (50:23), and yet another rock-solid US Open performance from Xander (52:42). At (55:14) the guys chat through some of the feel good moments from the week. At (59:14) All In The Tips returns — after a windy US Open, Sammy asks Lynchy for the best way to play in the wind, and there's time for a quick Mulligan for a reporter who wasn't quite sure where the US Open was being played this week (1:03:09). At (1:03:51) the guys cover the latest news on the golf ball rollback, before finishing with a Course Language Confessional as Sammy dobs in one of his mates (1:08:41). All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show touching on some golf during the week, with Sammy fresh off a round at Yarra Yarra and Lynchy getting into the recent changes made to the course thanks to Tom Doak. At (7:59) there's big news to break down, with the Australian Open heading to Peninsula Kingswood in 2027, 2029 and 2030. Lynchy runs through the routing of the composite course, utilising PK's North and South layouts. At (17:32) it's Around the Grounds, opening with Bud Cauley taking out the Canadian Open, with a quick Mulligan thrown in courtesy of Wyndham Clark (19:01). At (22:53) the guys get into their preview of the 126th US Open, to be played at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. At (46:13) it's time for another Scramble as Lynchy asks Sammy — should past US Open champions like our own Geoff Ogilvy have to qualify, or should they receive a special exemption like they do at The Masters and The Open? At (53:10) the guys are joined by special guest, Dr Tina Maio, Adam Scott's longtime osteopath, to chat about Scotty's incredible feat of playing his 100th consecutive major this week. Tina discusses what goes into maintaining the body to keep performing at the highest level for so long, what it takes for players to stay in good working order over gruelling weeks like the US Open, what makes Adam Scott so different, and his chances at Shinnecock this week. At (1:15:37) Lynchy closes us out with another confessional from his recent golf trip. Proudly supported by Callaway. Special thanks to Dr Tina Maio — Coburg Osteo. Book in to see Tina and the team at https://www.coburgosteo.com.au  

Sammy and Lynchy get straight into it, breaking down Nelly Korda's victory at the US Women's Open and what it takes to get the job done at Riviera — a course that demands creativity and the ability to shape the ball both ways. At (15:51) the guys provide a quick LIV Golf update before heading into Around the Grounds at (23:09), covering the US Women's Open in full before turning to the Memorial Tournament (27:10). At (30:02) the conversation turns to Scottie Scheffler and his attitude on the course right now — the guys give their take. At (34:56) the DP World Tour gets some attention with plenty of Aussies in the mix, followed by the LIV Golf results (36:22). At (39:05) it's time for The Scramble as Lynchy puts a great one to Sammy — would you rather make a hole in one or reach single figures? At (45:05) it's Course Language Confessional time. All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy kicks off the show checking in with Lynchy on the final chapter of his golf trip, and Sammy updates us on his own Saturday comp round back home. At (10:07) the guys touch on the new MiScore app and how it could genuinely help your golf game, before at (16:47) turning their attention to Golf Australia's latest mission statement — Sammy and Lynchy each give their take and throw out some team format ideas to make the game more fun and accessible. At (28:07) it's Around the Grounds, opening with exciting news for Australian golf as Travis Smyth earns a last minute inclusion into LIV Golf Korea over the weekend. The guys then head to the PGA Tour with Russ Henley taking the win, before Sammy puts the question to Lynchy at (34:55) — where has Cam Davis been? At (42:44) the conversation turns to the upcoming Women's US Open at Riviera, a rare major played on Kikuyu grass, with Lynchy breaking down what that actually means for the players and how it changes the challenge. At (50:37) The Scramble returns with Sammy asking Lynchy whether Australia's best golf courses should open up a ballot system allowing everyday golfers to play twice a year. At (53:46) it's time for Mulligans, with Aaron Rai signing a baby stealing the spotlight — and the Dad copping the mulligan. Lynchy then closes out the show at (56:43) with one final confessional from his golf trip away. All thanks to Callaway.

Lynchy is back for week two of the holiday wrap, bringing us up to speed on more incredible golf across the UK and Ireland — and yes, it's jealousy-inducing. At (21:30) Sammy brings the latest LIV news before turning his attention to Lynchy at (24:12) with some pointed questions around the potential golf ball rollback, after PGA Tour players were handed a survey on the topic during the week. At (32:47) it's Around the Grounds covering the weekend's tournament action, before heading into The Scramble at (36:33) — both guys reveal their top 5 golf courses they have ever played. With Lynchy fresh off one of the great golf trips, there are a few new entries on his list that might surprise you. All thanks to Callaway.

Lynchy is joined by 4-time Olympian Anabelle Smith for a Quick 9 — nine questions to get to know her golf journey. Anabelle is part of the special Callaway family and in this chat she opens up about why she has fallen in love with the game.  All thanks to Callaway.

Lynchy joins the show live from St Andrews, during one of the great golf trips, having played some of the finest courses in the area over the past week — highlighted by an incredible day out on The Old Course. At (22:28) it's Around the Grounds with plenty to get through following a big week in golf, focusing on Aaron Rai's victory at the PGA Championship. At (42:24) the guys touch on the wave of negative commentary from players regarding the golf course set up at this year's PGA Championship, before getting into the pace of play drama that overshadowed parts of the week (51:32). At (54:31) All In The Tips returns with Sammy putting a question to Lynchy — Aaron Rai is not the longest hitter in the game, so how does he get it done against the bombers in the game? At (58:51) Lynchy is ready to deliver his first Course Language Confessional of the trip, straight from the home of golf. All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show wishing all the mums a happy Mother's Day before turning attention to Ryan's upcoming golf trip to Scotland and Ireland, with a new Callaway toy along for the ride. At (9:48) the big news at home takes centre stage — North Adelaide confirmed as the host of the Australian Open from 2028 and beyond, with Sammy and Lynchy sharing their thoughts on what it means for the tournament. At (21:18) the guys deliver another LIV update as the story continues to evolve. At (32:28) it's Around the Grounds and there's plenty to celebrate, with Lucas Herbert claiming his maiden victory on the LIV Golf Tour, holding up the trophy in Virginia in what is a big moment for Australian golf. At (43:59) the guys turn their attention to the second Major of the year with the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on the horizon, and at (50:44) Sammy and Lynchy hand out their tips for who they think will get the job done. At (54:19) it's time for The Scramble, and the guys hand the reins to the listeners this week with a question that sparks a fascinating conversation — would Tiger Woods have won even more majors had he not played through a broken leg at the 2008 US Open? All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show with Sammy fresh off a great Thursday on the course, taking out the Stableford comp at Cheltenham. At (16:47) the guys get into the news that has been brewing — LIV Golf having their funding cut at the end of 2026 and the cancellation of LIV New Orleans, breaking down what it all means for the future of professional golf. At (35:44) the conversation shifts to Golf Digest's Top 100 Golf Courses in Australia, with Sammy putting the question to Lynchy — what actually makes a great golf course? At (43:09) it's Around the Grounds, kicking off with Cam Young's win at Doral, including a look at the penalty situations that caught a few players out during the week — among them Young himself and our own Adam Scott (49:11). At (56:32) it's time for The Scramble as Lynchy turns the tables on Sammy — what is his favourite hole at Cheltenham? All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show recapping the round they shared during the week at Sammy's home club before diving into a big week in golf news. At (4:55) the guys get into the PGA Tour cutting tournaments and staff connected to the Hawaii events, and at (8:25) they play and react to PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's surprisingly positive words about LIV Golf and what it could signal for the future of the game. At (14:09) the conversation turns to Jim Furyk being named US Ryder Cup captain for 2027, with the guys revisiting memories of the last time Furyk had the honour — a defeat to Europe back in 2018. At (21:19) it's an early Scramble as Sammy asks Lynchy whether Keegan Bradley deserves another shot at captaining the US side, before the conversation shifts closer to home with the Presidents Cup coming in September and our own Geoff Ogilvy leading the Internationals as captain. At (33:43) it's Around the Grounds, opening with the first Women's Major of the year at The Chevron, before landing on the feel good moment of the year at the Zurich Classic — the Fitzpatrick brothers taking out the tournament together on the PGA Tour. At (44:57) The Scramble returns for a second round as Sammy reads out a special listener question. At (53:03) it's Course Language Confessional time — it's Lynchy's confession, but don't be surprised when Sammy gets involved too. The guys then briefly preview the upcoming PGA Tour event at Doral at (56:55). All thanks to Callaway. Audio credit: Brian Rolapp, The Pat McAfee Show.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show with a chat about their weeks on the course, including Sammy agonisingly close to breaking par for 9 holes before it all unravelled with two holes to play. At (9:35) the guys dive into the biggest golf story of the week — the rumour that LIV Golf could lose their funding at the end of 2026, and what that could mean for the game. At (25:50) they report that The Lakes in Sydney will host the Aussie PGA Championship the weekend before the Australian Open at Kingston Heath, before heading into Around the Grounds at (30:54). At (35:06) it's time for The Scramble with Lynchy at the wheel, asking Sammy whether a big event is needed the week after The Masters or whether the calendar should take a breath and shine a light on a Korn Ferry tournament instead. At (41:17) Ryan questions Sammy on yet another golf training aid that has found its way into his bag, and at (45:04) we reveal the winner of our April Major Series Chrome Tour ball giveaway. Two dozen special Callaway Chrome Tour balls heading to a very lucky listener! This episode is proudly supported by Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy get straight into it, breaking down Rory McIlroy's incredible victory and what it means for the game. At (5:31) Sammy asks Lynchy to pinpoint Rory's signature shot of the week, before at (11:25) Lynchy turns the tables — just how many majors does Rory win before his career is done? At (18:26) the guys reflect on how special it will be to see Rory back at the Aussie Open off the back of this win, before turning their attention to the players who had an unexpectedly tough week at Augusta National (19:14). At (25:52) they break down Scottie Scheffler's performance finishing just one back, and the others who made things interesting on the final day (27:51). At (29:25) the conversation turns to Justin Rose and the opportunities he let slip — is he the best player to never win the Masters? The guys then get into how the Aussies fared this week (37:41). At (40:06) it's time to see how the predictions held up, before touching on the celebrity influences spotted at this year's tournament (43:28) and news around Fred Ridley and The Masters' stance on the potential golf ball rollback (46:53). At (57:56) The Scramble returns with Sammy asking Lynchy — is Rory McIlroy the greatest European golfer of all time? At (1:04:22) Sammy closes things out with a familiar Course Language Confessional. Proudly supported by Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy jump in for a special wrap of the Masters after the first two rounds and heading into moving day. Can Rory hang on and who could possibly catch him?

It's Masters week and the boys are fired up. Sammy and Lynchy kick things off sharing the moments and memories that come to mind when they think of Augusta National. At (9:54) there's a brief Around the Grounds before the conversation turns exclusively to The Masters at (14:54), where Sammy and Lynchy break down some of the unique broadcast rules around the tournament — including the phrases you're simply not allowed to use. At (21:42) the guys are joined by Dale Lynch, a multiple-time coach at Augusta having taken seven players through the gates over the years. Dale takes us inside the ropes at (23:45), covering what makes The Masters unlike anything else in golf, the remarkable change made to the practice area (27:20), what a typical week at Augusta actually looks like (31:22), and how his coaching stint began with Kevin Na (33:27). At (34:59) Dale chats about the greens, the contention years, and Geoff Ogilvy's bold strategic shift to try and get the job done at Augusta (41:11). At (46:51) the guys revisit Adam Scott's unforgettable 2013 victory, before touching on the tournament's famously technology-free atmosphere at (49:11). At (52:04) Dale reveals just how sought after a Masters pass is — and some of the extraordinary cash offers he's fielded for his Augusta coaches credential. At (58:40) Lynchy breaks down the holes that will decide the tournament this week, and at (1:04:55) both guys reveal their full top 5 picks. At (1:14:55) they name their best placed Aussie and a few potential villains who could spoil the feel-good stories. This episode is proudly supported by Callaway.

One of the most beloved personalities in Australian golf joins Lynchy for a special Quick 9 — nine quickfire questions about Gowie's golfing life. Paul Gow has seen it all in the game, and in this candid chat he opens up about his achievements, his confessions from life on Tour, and the one moment he'd rather forget — or as Gowie might put it, has a few regrets about.  All thanks to Callaway. 

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show fresh off a day out at The National Pro-Am, recapping a great round alongside cricketer Glenn Maxwell and Tour player Josh Younger. At (11:48) Lynchy provides some handy advice for Sammy on how to handle a misbehaving driver mid-round — something we've all been through. At (16:30) the boys touch on Tiger's unfortunate news during the week before heading (23:00) into Around the Grounds to cover a big week in golf, highlighted by Gary Woodland's remarkable comeback story, claiming victory at the Houston Open. At (28:16) get your pencils ready as Lynchy hands out his early picks to take out The Masters, kicking off the 9th of April. At (30:41) the guys then turn their attention to the final PGA Tour of Australasia event at The National, wrapping up the Order of Merit. At (43:26) a listener question lands involving a hole in one — and much like last week, the debate is whether this one actually counts. At (46:19) it's time for The Scramble, as Lynchy poses an interesting one to Sammy — with Whoop becoming increasingly prevalent in golf, would he be comfortable sharing his Whoop data coming down the stretch in a tournament? This episode is proudly supported by Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy are back for another episode, kicking things off fresh off a brilliant day out at Yarra Bend for the PGA Associate Pro-Am. At (12:28) Lynchy breaks down his experience getting fitted for new irons at the Callaway headquarters, explaining why getting properly fitted for your clubs can be a genuine game-changer — and why too many golfers skip this crucial step. At (18:11) it's Around the Grounds, starting with Hannah Green's incredible third consecutive win taking out the WPGA Championship. The boys then turn their attention to the PGA Tour before touching on the LIV Golf Series, where an emotional Bryson DeChambeau claimed victory at LIV South Africa. At (32:52) it's time for The Scramble, as Sammy puts a big question to Lynchy — should any other majors follow Augusta's lead and be held at the same course every year? The guys dig into it before a listener Scramble question comes in that has Sammy and Lynchy, for once, in complete agreement at (41:45). All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show wrapping up their weeks on and off the course, with Sammy dialing in from a surprise location for this episode. At (4:37), the lads break some big news as PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp unveils proposed changes to the structure and direction of the tour. The boys give their take on what it could mean for players, fans and the future of elite golf. At (21:55), it’s Around The Grounds, covering a massive weekend highlighted by the Women’s Australian Open and the much-debated “5th major” — The Players Championship, where Cameron Young claimed a huge victory. At (36:34), the focus shifts closer to home with a breakdown of Will Florimo’s impressive win at the Heritage Classic, before the episode wraps with a Course Language Confessional — this time a special anonymous write-in from one of our listeners (41:02). Proudly presented by Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the episode comparing notes from their week on the course, including a discussion on the difference between morning and afternoon golfers after Sammy has had some recent dawn tee times. At (10:25), following the Melbourne F1 weekend, the boys chat through the news of McLaren entering the golf hardware space, and reflect on other big brands that have tried — and often failed — to break into golf equipment. At (16:54), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with an incredible finish at the ISPS Handa Japan–Australasia Championship, where Travis Smyth prevailed on the sixth playoff hole against Jack Thompson. The guys then head to the PGA Tour, where Akshay Bhatia claimed a special win at Bay Hill in another playoff over Daniel Berger (30:48), before touching on Jon Rahm’s win at LIV Golf Hong Kong (36:30). At (43:00), All In The Tips returns after Kelsey Bennett’s win in tough conditions, with Sammy asking Lynchy for a pro tip on how to keep playing well when the weather turns nasty — plus Lynchy shares a bonus putting drill. At (47:13), The Scramble raises a rules debate: Should it be mandatory to look for your original ball first before claiming your provisional ball is in play? At (54:56), Geelong legend and three-time premiership player Tom Hawkins jumps in with three quick Course Language Confessionals from his home track, Barwon Heads. The episode wraps with a preview of the upcoming Heritage Classic on the PGA Tour of Australasia (56:46), before revisiting bag-gate at (1:04:51) — as the lads run through more things the average club golfer does that the pros never would… with Sammy once again in the firing line. Proudly presented by Callaway.  

The lads open the show with an honest assessment of their own games after a tough week on course, before Lynchy raises a feel good point about how good a spot the game of golf is in right now. With more young people and more women taking up the game than ever before, the boys put their five cents in on what’s driven the growth over the past few years. At (20:56), they discuss Tiger Woods being given a deadline to decide whether he’ll captain the US Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor in 2027. At (27:30), with John Daly II set to play his first big event at the Puerto Rico Open, the conversation shifts to the greatest father/son duos in golf history. At (29:50), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with Daniel Hillier winning his home NZ Open, holding off Lucas Herbert who also nabbed a spot at The Open. At (48:08), the guys preview the upcoming ISPS Handa Japan–Australasia Championship at Royal Auckland Golf Club. Then at (52:43), The Course Language Confessional returns — sparked by the father/son chat, with a story involving Bill Haas and Lynchy reflecting on a night out after his 2011 FedEx Cup win, plus a mini confessional from Sammy as “bag-gate” continues to follow him around. Finally, at (58:23), one of the AFL’s best forwards — and arguably its best golfer — Mitch Lewis joins the show for a Quick 9. Proudly presented by Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show revisiting last week’s unexpectedly "Bag-Gate" — should Sammy have his name stitched on his new Quantum Tour bag? After posting the clip to Instagram, the takes came flooding in, even spilling onto SEN radio. At (15:50), they dive into the news of Jon Rahm not being granted a conditional release by the DP World Tour and what it means moving forward. At (26:08), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with the Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour. The boys highlight Adam Scott’s impressive 8-under finish to claim 4th place, and credit the work of Tina Maio and Coburg Osteo for helping maintain his elite ball speed. Closer to home at (34:05), they review the NZ PGA Championship and what it means for the region. At (46:41), Sammy throws up this week’s Scramble question: should golfers who aren’t scratch (or better) be coached in AimPoint green reading? Then at (56:55), the lads are joined by special guest — 15-time Grand Slam champion, passionate golfer and fellow Callaway ambassador Dylan Alcott — to chat about his golfing journey and play a Quick 9. All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick things off with a recap of Sammy’s trip to Tasmania, playing 7 Mile Beach and Tasmania Golf Club, and why Tassie continues to deliver some of the best golf and travel experiences in the country. That leads to an important debate at (9:55) — should Sammy as an amateur have his name embroidered on a new Quantum Tour bag? Lynchy shares the veiw from the pros.  At (13:44), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with Anthony Kim’s emotional and remarkable comeback win. At (24:49), the guys reflect on another huge LIV Adelaide, with the Ripper GC boys getting the job done and what the event means for Australian golf. The PGA Tour gets a run at (33:05) with the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, as Lynchy questions whether technology is making iconic courses too easy, before the boys touch on Min Woo Lee’s continued rise at (41:03). At (43:10), they discuss Gary Player’s denied request to play Augusta with his grandchildren. At (49:28), The Scramble asks: would you rather go to The Masters or the Super Bowl? Following AFL State of Origin weekend, Lynchy revisits the idea of a season-ending State of Origin concept in Aussie golf at (54:14). The episode wraps with a Course Language Confessional from Lynchy at (1:02:02) involving one of the best female golfers in the world. All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show with a quick check-in on their own golf games after another busy week. At (4:28), the guys deep dive into the big news out of LIV Golf, with confirmation that OWGR points will not be awarded ahead of the opening tournament in Riyadh. At (17:37), they unpack some eyebrow-raising comments from Brandel Chamblee, who believes The Players Championship should be recognised as golf’s fifth major. At (21:22), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with an incredible win on debut by Australia’s own Elvis Smylie on LIV Golf, holding off Jon Rahm down the stretch. At (31:57), the lads head back home to break down Declan O’Donovan’s brilliant victory at the Webex Players Series in Sydney. At (35:10), they wrap a massive weekend of golf across the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, before touching on crowd behaviour at the Waste Management Phoenix Open at (44:30). At (46:40), The Scramble is back, with Sammy putting Lynchy on the spot — should golf have a fifth major? All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick things off by recapping a big week on the road, with Sammy up at Cobram Barooga for the PGA event broadcasting with SEN, and the lads also heading along to an epic night with Callaway for the launch of the new Quantum range at Morack Driving Range. At (7:13), the guys discuss Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley’s comments on pace of play and what it could mean for the game. At (14:00), they unpack Hideki Matsuyama’s comments questioning the idea of Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour. At (21:57), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with the Webex Players Series Murray River, played in honour of Jarrod Lyle. At (33:38), the lads touch on Justin Rose’s dominant win on the PGA Tour, before heading to the DP World Tour in Bahrain and breaking down a bizarre playoff at (36:45). At (42:14), The Scramble returns, with Lynchy putting Sammy on the spot — who’s more likely to win a major this year, Brooks Koepka or Justin Rose? At (46:56), a couple of hilarious Mulligans are handed out, before Sammy closes the show with a fresh Course Language Confessional that only just happened over the weekend at (48:22). Proudly brought to you by Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick things off Around the Grounds as Scottie Scheffler does it again on the PGA Tour, notching another win and eclipsing the $100 million prize money mark, with a nod to impressive young gun Blades Brown who joined him in the final group (3:18). The lads then turn their attention to Patrick Reed’s win at the Hero Dubai Desert Challenge (17:16), before Sam drops a crazy Tiger Woods fact linked to the Dubai Desert Classic (23:14). Back home, we break down the PGA Tour of Australasia action as Brendan Doull claims victory at the Webex Players Series in Rosebud (24:14), and joins Lynchy for a quick chat following his win (32:41). Two Mulligans are handed out — one to Keith Mitchell for some bizarre bunker play, and another to a surprise recipient (37:54). In this week’s Scramble, the boys debate a classic: who was the better golfer — Greg Norman or Peter Thompson? (42:18). We round things out with a preview of the next Webex Players Series event at Cobram Barooga, played in memory of Jarrod Lyle (50:40), before closing the show with a short but very funny Course Language Confessional from Bec Judd (57:05). All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show with a quick update on the Brooks Koepka news that dropped moments after last week’s episode went live. At (12:28), the boys dive into Elvis Smylie’s decision to join LIV Golf and break down the newly formed Ripper GC lineup (15:21). At (21:48), it’s Around The Grounds, starting close to home with the Vic Open where Cam John prevailed in a playoff over Nathan Barbieri, before heading overseas to the DP World Tour with the Dubai Invitational (35:06), won by Nacho Elvira, and the PGA Tour where Chris Gotterup claimed the Sony Open. At (40:10), it’s time for this week’s Scramble — would you rather be carrying a lead into the final round, or chasing from behind with nothing to lose? At (47:26), the guys unpack the exciting release of Callaway’s new Quantum driver, before Lynchy delivers another Course Language Confessional at (51:59) involving a pro who will remain nameless but make us laugh. At (55:18), the boys look ahead to the upcoming Webex Players Series at Rosebud, before closing out the show by congratulating Q from our friends at The Tee It Up Podcast on becoming a tour-winning caddie! All thanks to Callaway.

Course Language returns for Season 2 and the boys waste no time getting stuck in. At (6:40) Sam gives an honest update on his golf after falling short of his goal to reach single figures by the end of last year. At (11:09) we catch up on the biggest golf news missed over the break, starting with Brooks Koepka’s reported desire to leave LIV in a bid to return to the PGA Tour, plus an update on who else could be heading to LIV (19:22). At (25:02) Lynchy floats an idea that could help LIV gain eligibility for Official World Golf Ranking points, before the guys touch on the remarkable effort of Anthony Kim qualifying his way back onto the LIV Tour (27:32). At (31:22) it’s Around the Grounds, covering the Master of the Amateurs and the Webex Players Series played at home this week, with Lynchy also catching up with Webex Players Series winner Connor McKinney (39:45). At (45:29) the boys preview the upcoming Vic Open, before kicking off the first Scramble of the year at (55:36): Should Vijay Singh be allowed to re-enter the PGA Tour? At (1:04:00) the team runs through Callaway’s new top-of-the-range golf balls, landing in store on 30 January, and at (1:08:40) Sam and Lynchy finish the show by making some predictions for the world of golf in 2026. Proudly brought to you by Callaway.

In this short special episode of Course Language, Sammy catches up with three-time World Surfing Champion Mick Fanning for a brief Quick 9 chat at Yarra Yarra Golf Club, recorded during the Mick Fanning Charity Golf Day. Mick shares a snapshot of his golfing life, how he fits the game in around everything else, and a few quick thoughts from the fairways.

At (5:08), Sammy and Lynchy go Around the Grounds, starting with a wrap of the Cathedral Invitational. At (7:33), the boys briefly revisit the Australian Open, with Lynchy offering a fresh perspective that helps ease the sting after an emotional week for Cam Smith, before diving into Marc Leishman’s outstanding victory at the Vic PGA Championship at Moonah Links (11:26). At (23:25), we hear from Leish himself following the win. At (30:15), a couple of Mulligans are handed out — including one to someone sitting in the studio. At (33:20), the lads are joined by Marc Leishman’s long-time coach of 25 years, Denis McDade, who shares the joy of seeing Marc lift the trophy, having his son Connor in contention, and opens up on his coaching philosophy (38:05). At (51:09), Denis explains how Marc has managed to stay at the highest level for so long, winning on every tour he’s competed on, before the conversation turns to Marc’s decision to join LIV Golf (54:56). At (1:07:05), Sammy and Lynchy tackle this week’s Scramble debate: should shorts be allowed in all forms of tournament golf? To close out the episode — and the year — at (1:13:38), the guys finish with a Course Language Confessional involving Christmas and the Stonehaven Cup.   Proudly brought to you by Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show reflecting on the emotion and drama of yesterday’s unforgettable Australian Open finish — and why this year’s championship felt truly special. At (11:20), Sam shares Rory McIlroy’s glowing on-course feedback about the atmosphere at Royal Melbourne, before the boys dive into who battled with the course at (13:38), including one player in particular. They also discuss whether players’ views of RM evolved as the week unfolded (22:19). At (25:25), the lads break down the incredible crowds and global reach of this year’s event, how our numbers stack up against major tournaments overseas, and what made Royal Melbourne such a standout venue. At (33:35), we head Around the Grounds to dissect the thrilling finishes across the tournament — especially the fireworks on 17 and 18. Finally, at (48:00), Sam paints a vivid picture of being on the 18th green as Cam and Rasmus went shot-for-shot, and the gut-punch silence that fell when it all came to an end. A massive week. A special tournament. A wrap you don’t want to miss. Proudly brought to you by Callaway Golf Music Credits: Keys of Moon  

In this special episode, Sam sits down with David Evans to explore the remarkable story behind Cathedral Golf Club. David shares how the vision for Cathedral first took shape, the unique landscape carved into the Cathedral mountains, and the passion that brought one of Australia’s most exclusive and breathtaking courses to life. They also look ahead to the upcoming Cathedral Invitational, discussing its growth, the special players who take part, and what makes the event—and the venue—so extraordinary. A rare insight into a world-class golf destination, told by the man who built it. Proudly brought to you by Callaway.

With moving day in the books at Royal Melbourne, Sammy and Lynchy break down all the key storylines after Round 3. Who had a bogey, par and birdie rated round today as contenders set for a huge final day. Your essential daily wrap as we head into what shapes as a thrilling Sunday at the Aus Open.   Proudly brought to you by Callaway.

What a day two it was from one of the world's best courses, in the biggest week of Australian Golf.    Sammy and Lynchy are back to recap the second round live from the course. We had snapped drivers and snapped putters all from the one player.   PLUS heaps more from the day, strap yourself in, this one is not to be missed.    Thanks to Callaway, be sure to tune in tomorrow.

Sammy and Lynchy hit Royal Melbourne for Day 1 of the Australian Open, bringing you the only wrap you need after a huge opening day. Fresh from the fairways, the boys break down the day plus give their bogey, par and birdie performances from Round 1 at Royal. Proudly brought to you by Callaway.

It’s a massive week on Course Language as we welcome four-time Aus Open winning coach, Dale Lynch for a special Australian Open edition of the show. We kick things off with Lynchy Jr delivering a semi–Course Language Confessional about his Aus Open pre-qualifying round, while Sammy admits his own game hasn’t fared much better. At (8:44) we go Around The Grounds to wrap up the BMW Australian PGA Championship, where David Puig held off a strong Aussie chase to take the title. At (26:30) we turn our attention to the feature event of the summer — a full preview of the 2024 Australian Open. At (37:12) Ryan breaks down key holes at Royal Melbourne, before Dale reflects at (39:32) on the four Australian Opens he coached players to victory. At (47:05) the team dissects what it will take to win this week, and at (53:40) Dale shares valuable insight into how players should prepare for an event of this magnitude. At (55:02) the boys lock in their tips for who lifts the Stonehaven Cup. And finally, at (1:04:11) we’ve got a special surprise from our great friends at Callaway—perfect timing if you’re looking for some golf-themed Christmas gifts. Sound credits: Golf Australia Course Language — proudly brought to you by Callaway Golf.  

Sammy and Lynchy kick things off with a catch-up on a massive week for both of them — Lynchy spending the weekend commentating at the QLD PGA before teeing it up in Monday Qualifying for the Australian PGA, while Sammy was busy at the Callaway Mick Fanning Golf Day and tackling the Cancer Council’s Longest Day. The boys then head Around the Grounds (14:46), including a full wrap of the QLD PGA Championship and Lynchy’s chat with champion Cameron John (20:16). From there, it’s all eyes on Royal Queensland as they preview this weekend’s Australian PGA Championship (34:00). We also debut a brand-new segment: Roaming Ryan on the Range — featuring conversations with some of the biggest names in the field this weekend, including Geoff Ogilvy (45:17), Ryan Fox (46:47), Peter Lonard (49:10), Dave Micheluzzi (51:39), Anthony Quayle (52:36) and Jake McLeod (54:43).  To wrap things up, the boys dish out a quick Mulligan to one of their favourites on tour. Course Language — proudly brought to you by Callaway Golf.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show with a special announcement. At (5:30) we go Around The Grounds, starting at home with a full breakdown of the Ford NSW Open after the boys spent the weekend commentating live on Fox Sports & Kayo. At (22:45) we shift to the DP World Tour as Matt Fitzpatrick claims the DP World Tour Championship, while Rory wins his 7th Race to Dubai. At (30:49) we look briefly at the PGA Tour, including Adam Schenk nearly putting away his win—literally—with some outrageous one-handed putting. At (33:22) the guys offer a couple of tips heading into this weekend’s QLD PGA Championship. Then at (37:27) it’s time for The Scramble, as Sammy and Lynchy debate whether Gary Player is the 3rd greatest golfer of all time. We hand out a quick Mulligan at (44:38), and at (47:20) Lynchy delivers a squeamish Course Language Confessional. Course Language – proudly powered by Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show with a few updates from their own golf weeks, before Lynchy dishes out a timely lecture on the dangers of swing changes (5:55). At (15:49), we head Around the Grounds, starting with Aaron Rai’s win at the Abu Dhabi Championship, before previewing this weekend’s NSW Open at The Vintage Golf Club (24:20). The lads then dive into another Scramble (32:46), following up last week’s chat about whether PGA Tour pros should be limited to a 300cc driver head. At (39:56), Sammy flips the script, asking Lynchy why club golfers always seem to have expectations so high and is the term "par" to blame. And to finish, at (51:05), Sammy drops another Course Language Confessional — this time, at the expense of a fellow player in his group — plus some great correspondence from one of our listeners.

The lads kick off Episode 18 with a handicap update from Sammy and a wholesome surprise encounter with Ian Baker-Finch out on the course. At (19:18), we head Around the Grounds, starting with James Morrison’s emotional win on the DP World Tour, plus results across the globe — including a showdown at the Australian Senior Open in Thurgoona between two of Lynchy’s dad’s former students. At (26:17), the boys look back on Matt Goggin’s underrated PGA Tour career after his Senior Open victory — and just how close he came to some huge wins. Then at (28:38)… the big one:
Has modern equipment gone too far?
With St Andrews set to be lengthened for the 2027 Open, Sammy & Lynchy debate whether tech has tipped the game out of balance and is forcing iconic courses to change. And at (48:50), our first ever listener-submitted Course Language Confessional drops… and let’s just say it's a good one.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show chatting through the big week in golf — including an update on Sammy’s handicap and some questionable form. ⛳️ At (11:45), the guys go Around the Grounds following Australia’s huge win in the 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown and break down Matias Sanchez’s incredible victory at the 2025 Webex Players Series South Australia in Willunga (14:43). At (21:42), we head to the DP World Tour stop in Korea for a pivotal tournament that delivered plenty of storylines. The guys are then joined by Matias Sanchez, who talks through his maiden pro win, his growth as a player, and what it means to head into the Aussie summer of golf with the Australian Open at his home course (36:55). At (44:42), it’s another round of The Scramble, followed by a Mulligan to Shane Lowry for a bizarre brain fade (55:33). Sammy closes out the show at (58:30) with another Course Language Confessional. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off Episode 16 with the second instalment of Course Language Confessionals (6:05), where Lynchy dives into a story from his tournament playing days — one that perfectly captures the highs and humbling moments of competitive golf. At (12:32), the guys go Around the Grounds with a look at Tommy Fleetwood’s emotional victory, celebrating on the 18th with his son in a moment that captured hearts worldwide. At (22:32), we shift our attention back home to the WA Open, breaking down another big weekend for Aussie golf. At (32:34), it’s time for The Scramble, with Sammy putting Lynchy on the spot — which tour is doing the best job of promoting golf globally: the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, or LIV Golf? At (38:46), we wrap things up with The Mulligan, as Sammy hands out a few do-overs — including one for “The Rock” himself.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show by touching on the WA PGA Championship and reading through a great email from one of our listeners. At (5:10), Sammy introduces a brand new segment, Course Language Confessionals, where we (and our listeners) share funny on-course moments that are best told over a drink in the clubhouse. At (14:31), we head Around The Grounds, covering some big results from important tournaments at the back end of the season. At (27:33), the guys are joined by WA PGA Champion, Austin Bautista, fresh off his win to chat about his great season so far, while sharing some hilarious stories. At (49:19), we preview the upcoming WA Open, before diving into The Scramble at (52:01), where the big debate is: Would you take Rory’s or Scottie’s season this year? Sammy delivers a hilarious Mulligan at (59:59), and the guys touch on some sad news about Tiger’s ongoing back injuries and latest surgery (1:02:55). Finally, at (1:06:00), we wrap things up with 2025 WA PGA Champion Austin Bautista, as he takes on A Quick 9, answering nine rapid-fire questions about his golfing life. 🎧 Credits: PGA Tour of Australasia & Fried Egg Podcast

Sammy and Lynchy kick off Episode 14 by diving into the Ryder Cup fallout — with some fiery comments made after Europe’s victory and through the week (1:54). At (7:25), the guys go Around the Grounds, wrapping up a big weekend in professional golf before previewing this week’s Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia event, the WA PGA Championship in Kalgoorlie (25:22). Lynchy reflects on his 2014 WA PGA Championship win, sharing how it compared to other emotional moments in his career and how the course might play this week (33:01). At (37:58), Sammy breaks down the latest headlines as LIV Golf announces another massive financial loss, before dropping a hot Scramble question at (42:19): 👉 Is golf better or worse off because of LIV?

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show with a quick word on the AFL Grand Final before diving headfirst into their mega review of the Ryder Cup weekend (5:55). Lynchy shares his thoughts on the course setup at Bethpage Black (11:15), and the guys weigh in on early pairings and results, including Rory’s fiery performance while copping abuse from the crowd (24:24) and Scottie’s underwhelming week. At (28:58), Sammy presses Ryan on why Team Europe dominated compared to the Americans. From there, the guys break down the singles matches and how close the U.S. came to pulling off an incredible comeback (34:24). At (44:26), we relive the winning moment when Europe officially retained the Cup and unpack the raw emotion from both teams. Rory and Keegan’s comments on U.S. crowd behaviour with Sammy's two two cents at (50:10), before Sammy and Lynchy reveal their Ryder Cup power rankings (56:51). To wrap it up, the Ryder Cup theme continues into this week’s Mulligan and Scramble (1:10:00), and Sammy gives a quick update on the local golf scene (1:14:29). 📌 Show Notes & Credits: Ryder Cup. 🎵 Music Credit: Moby – Memory Gospel