Fairway Talks Golf Podcast

In this episode of Fairway Talks, hosts Louis and Brendan sit down with a legend of New Zealand golf, Grant Moorhead.The guys tee off by diving into Grant’s storied international career—from that historic 1992 Eisenhower Trophy victory alongside Michael Campbell to his dominant four-win streak at the Tahiti Open. Grant shares what it was like competing on the global stage and the grit required to win on the Australasian Tour.Back on home soil, we discuss Grant’s current mission at Westown Golf Club. He opens up about his transition from professional competitor to elite coach, his work developing the next generation of Taranaki talent, and why he’s so passionate about growing the game at a local level. Whether you’re interested in pro tour stories or tips to fix your slice, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

In this special in-studio episode of Fairway Talks Golf Podcast, host Brendan Lister welcomes David MacLeod MP — New Plymouth’s National Party Member of Parliament, former Taranaki Regional Council Chair, and proud dairy farm kid from Manaia — for a wide-ranging conversation that goes well beyond the fairways.Recorded live at The GolfZone, David joins Brendan to talk about his lifelong connection to golf, the role the game has played in his community-focused life, and how it intersects with family, leadership, and representing the Taranaki region. From growing up on the farm with strong family values, to his Māori whakapapa (Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Ruanui, and Ngāti Porou), balancing business, local government, and now national politics — David shares honest insights into what drives him.Expect plenty of laughs, stories from the course, reflections on New Zealand life, and discussions about building stronger communities, the future of the regions, and why golf remains a great leveller and networking tool in Aotearoa.Whether you’re a golfer, a local from Taranaki/New Plymouth, or just enjoy conversations that blend sport, life lessons, and real Kiwi perspectives, this episode delivers.Tune in for an authentic, down-to-earth chat with one of New Zealand’s most community-oriented MPs.