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Hooked on Sport
by with Ben Hook & Sophie Hilditch
Join Ben Hook and co-host Sophie Hilditch as they dive into the stories, personalities, and moments that define sport across South Australia.
Episodes
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LIV Adelaide latest and the global game
This episode features all the latest insight into LIV Golf and the likelihood it returns to Adelaide in 2027. Sophie and Hooky discuss the player exodus, BC Partners' curious history with bankrupt businesses, and the growing sense the SA government has lost all faith in the LIV 2.0 model. The…
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Wade's Pain and other SA golf tales
Sophie and Hooky cover the diverse range of stories in SA golf this week, beginning with a partial amputation to the left ring finger of leading SA pro Wade Ormsby. He revealed the injury on social media after getting it caught while hitching a trailer. The show also covers the SA country...
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Back to the Future
Hooky chats with Raf Jose of Future Golf
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Keylock, Kade, Cassell and Kim
This episode shoots across the city and around the globe as we focus on the winners of local, national and international tournaments featuring our fellow South Australians. Locally, the Glenelg and Kooyonga Club Championships feature alongside the final year-long Vardon Trophy results.…
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Presidents Cup: Is it worth it?
This bonus episode hones in on the Presidents Cup, the most lopsided two horse race in world sport. Hooky and Soph assess the week, attempt to work out how the Internationals let such a golden opportunity slip, and ponder the chances of the US regaining the Ryder Cup on European soil next year.
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Wade In The Water
This regular episode shares some senior golf news, recaps Wade Ormsby's superb week in Taiwan and Matt Fitzpatrick's dominant French Open win. LIV is back in the headlines after Australia's Cam Smith was incredibly non-committal around remaining with the 2.0 version of the league. A chat about…
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Bonus: All the Presidents Men
Sophie guides us through the details of the Presidents Cup, where an American team faces off against an International team in match play format. It's historically been dominated by the Americans and the 2022 arrival of LIV Golf decimated the Internationals, ensuring the gap between the two squads...
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And all that Jazy
Chapters 00:00 Local Golf Tournaments and Performances 03:10 Notable Players and Performances 15:00 Hole-in-One and Epsom Tour 21:39 The President's Cup and Captain's Picks 24:16 Golf Events and Player Performances 26:19 Mt Rushmore 11th holes 41:42 The Game of 'Who Am I'
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BONUS: Who's Who of Tier two with Matt McDonald
After opening the discussion last week around which golf club is the top tier two venue in the state, Legends Tour rookie Matt McDonald joined us to share his thoughts on the best places to play around Adelaide on a budget. Matt Gave his opinion on the best, the chasing pack, and which club is...
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The Other Mali and Thoroughly Modern Millie
Back to business in this episode where we discuss the latest achievements of two of SA's best amateur players: Millie Whinney has won another Vardon title, this time At Kooyonga, and Sophie breaks the news she is pursuing a professional career. She'll tee it up at WPGA Q school in December. And...
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Sophie's Solheim Special
Sophie reviews an incredible Solheim Cup with Europe emerging victorious in a thriller. Sophie identifies why Europe won, why the US lost and who stood tallest for both teams. Chapters 00:00 The Solheim Cup: A Thrilling Showdown 02:15 The Impact of Putting and Course Conditions 03:20 Team…
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Fabulous Phil and Sophie's Ultimate Solheim Study
This episode begins with a wrap on the latest in local golf across South Australia. Hooky and Soph highlight the performance of seniors Phil Chapman (Aston Hills) and Christine Trimmer (The Vines) at the SA Senior Order of Merit event in Naracoorte last week. Hooky identifies a phenom on the rise...
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Buchy, Caitlin and those other pros
In this episode we traverse the globe as Sophie takes us on a fast-paced ride across the professional tours. For South Australian fans, we break down how Jack Buchanan and Caitlin Pierce are tracking as the DP World and Epson seasons both draw to a finale. And we discuss the ongoing concern…
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Ross the Boss with Ross Steedman
Soph and Hooky are joined by Ross Steedman from the Grange Golf Club, following his dominant victory in Grange’s club championships on Sunday. He takes us through is own match and other key results across the day, including Milly Whinney’s fifth women’s title. The show turns its attention to the...
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Piercing It All Together
Sophie and Hooky travel the globe as the stakes on the elite golf tours take on ever greater significance. Soph takes us through Wyndham Clark's win in the 50-man BMW Championship, a Japanese quinella on the LPGA, and Adelaide's own Caitlin Pierce contending once again on the Epson Tour. Hooky...
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King Kade and Malachy the Monarch
The show got back to regular scheduling after Sophie's Division three darts debut last weekend. With the Bogeymen back to something resembling full strength, Soph could refocus her attention towards local golf. This week the show steps through the myriad of country Cups, club championships, elite...
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Livin' on the Edge
This episode runs a means test on the major issues in international golf. Soph recaps the week on PGA Tour and LPGA before Hooky recalls the wild DP World Tour finish in Denmark. The pair discuss the lack of pop in the PGA Tour playoffs before dissecting the chaotic week of LIV Golf, with a…
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Front Nine 30
A late drop this week after Sophie succumbed to the winter lurgy. But she has bounced back just in time for the weekend and her birthday celebrations. Check the title of the episode to determine how many candles are ion the cake on Saturday. This week they spilt the show into two, with the local...
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Swinging in the Rain featuring guest Blair Christie
This week Hooky and Sophie welcome Blair Christie to the show fresh off his 4-stroke victory in the RAGC CUP Vardon at Royal Adelaide. Blair steers us through the challenges of a 10-hour day at the golf course marred by weather delays. The show then wheels around South Australia with all the…
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(Where Will We Be In) 50 Years
This episode, all recorded thanks to the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, begins with Hooky and Sophie sharing the best and worst of local golf news. Mawson Lakes becomes the latest golf club to suffer a vandalism attack with e-scooters ridden all over the 7th green. Thaxted Park celebrates...
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We Are Sailing
We begin this episode by sharing two pieces of personal news, one poignant and another celebratory, before getting onto the big stories of local golf around South Australia. We celebrate some club wins and few aces around the suburban courses. Sophie breaks down everything in pro golf, including...
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Slice of Heaven - Ryan Fox wins The Open! Raegen Denton wins PNGA Women’s Amateur!
What a week in golf! Raegen Denton claimed the Pacific Northwest Golf Association's Women's Amateur title, and Ryan Fox capped it off by winning The Open with a birdie on the final hole! Hooky and Soph break down both events, plus Raegen stops by for a chat. Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au...
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GOLF Edition: SA News, The Evian and Scottish Open Reviews + The Open
Sophie and Hooky discuss the vandalism at Wirrina Cove Golf Club, review the Evian Championship, and Scottish Open before previewing the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Who Am I takes us to a well-known par 5 on the Adelaide sandbelt and the pair give their Mt Rushmore of third holes around...
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GOLF Edition: Who is The Orminator? North Adelaide, Great 2nd Holes in SA + Global Results
Ben and Soph have been out enjoying winter golf this week. We hear about Hooky's challenge with The Orminator! In this episode there's an update on North Adelaide, the PGA Tour and DP World Tour Results, and Soph looks at the LET Tour results and how the Australian Women performed. And there's a...
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GOLF Edition: Jack Leonard + World Results
Jack Leonard drops in for a chat with Soph and Ben. The team take a look at this week's Global Results, including how the Aussies performed on the KPMG Women's PGA Championship (LPGA Tour), the Travelers (PGA Tour) and the Italian Open (DP World Tour). They also look over the PGA Tour's format…
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GOLF Edition: US Open wrap + Aussies on the LPGA, LET and Epson Tours
For this episode Soph connects in from Malta, while Ben is sitting by the fire in Adelaide. Listen to the team's review of the men's US Open from Shinnecock Hills, looking into the course, players, conditions and fans. And Aussies are performing well on the LPGA, LET and Epson Tours this past…
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Stories from Norway + Socceroos + Global Golf Results
Soph's still travelling and has a story to share from Norway! Ben's shares why he's travelling solo for the next two years, and yes, we're on the Socceroos bandwagon too! A review of the latest global results, and we wrap with Ben's keen Ai eye. Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au Email:...
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Nelly, Nelly!
Sophie and Ben review all things golf including the latest global results and some big news for the Australian Open. Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hookedonsport Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code:...
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SA Golf Results, a special Hole-In-One + Global Results
Ben chats with Kade Bryant after his Vardon win at West Lakes. Sophie and Ben look at all the SA Golf Results, there's a special Hole-In-One to mention, they take a look at the Global Results and preview the US Women's Open. South Australian Club Vardon (West Lakes) Kade Bryant joins Ben for a…
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We're back, and pumped to be talking all things golf!
After a big summer of golf we've taken a break, are refreshed, and ready to talk all things golf! This episode tees off with Sophie's Star and Ben's Best of the week. There's a look back on the Golf SA Pennant Season, which includes some ideas to improve the event for next year. Ben and Sophie…
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Golf SA Pennant Grand Finals Wrap
Caitlin Roberts (The Grange GC) and Joel Durnford (Kooyonga GC) join Ben and Sophie to share their experience as 2026 Sanderson and Simpson Cup Champions. West Lakes GC will be playing Simpson and Bonnar Cup in 2027. Team Manager Peter Wildly takes us through Sunday's excitement and what it means...
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Golf SA Pennant Grand Final previews
Sophie and Ben preview the Golf SA Sanderson and Simpson Cup Grand Finals. Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hookedonsport Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code: KU7HHKE6SBB3SJXL. Artist: Benjamin Tissot
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Golf SA Pennant Grand Finalists + global results
Ben and Sophie review this week's global results and discuss the teams who have made it through to the Golf SA Pennant Grand Finals. Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hookedonsport Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos.…
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Golf SA Pennant Final Series Preview
Ben and Sophie break down the key storylines, form and players to watch in the Golf SA Pennant final series. Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hookedonsport Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code…
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GOLF Edition: Global Results + Golf SA Pennant Review
Sophie and Ben take a look at this week's global results and with the SA Pennant Season Minor Rounds all done they review the season - who are we saying goodbye to and who's awaiting finals. Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hookedonsport Music...
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Golf SA Pennant Preview - Sunday 19 April
Ben and Sophie break down the key storylines, form and players to watch as they preview this Sunday’s Golf SA Pennants top-tier Simpson and Sanderson Cup competitions. Kooyonga GC https://maps.app.goo.gl/nptq8vaX2XzrQee99 Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au Email: [email protected]...
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Golf: The Masters + SA Pennant Review
Sophie and Ben review the latest global and SA Pennant results. Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hookedonsport Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code: KU7HHKE6SBB3SJXL. Artist: Benjamin Tissot
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Golf: SA Pennant Preview - Sunday 12 April
Ben and Sophie preview the Simpson and Sanderson Cups which are being played this Sunday, 12th April 2026 at The Grange GC. (01:59) Sanderson Cup (Women's A1) Rnd 4 Blackwood vs Royal Adelaide Glenelg vs Kooyonga (12:50) Simpson Cup (Men's A1) Rnd 6 The Grange vs Mount Osmond Glenelg vs Thaxted...
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Golf: The Masters Preview
Ben and Sophie review this week's global results and preview The Masters. (00:28) Hooky's Twitter experience! (04:25) Sophie's Star and Ben's Best GLOBAL RESULTS (07:24) PGA (09:25) LPGA (16:21) International Series Japan (17:05) Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia THE MASTERS (17:45) The...
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Golf: Full Demon Mode
The exclusive story of how Raegan Denton mastered Augusta National while her best friend rode the emotions of every stroke. Sophie, Raegan and Zoe Manton relive Raegan’s T4 against the world’s finest amateurs on the world’s best known course. Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au Email:...
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GOLF Edition: ANWA? What the heck is ANWA?
Sophie and Ben break down the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur Tournament (ANWA) which starts Thursday 2nd April (Australian time). 48 of the top 50 amateurs are in the field which includes 37th ranked South Australian Raegan Denton. And Sophie challenges Ben with her 'ANWA Quiz'. How will...
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GOLF Edition: Global Results + SA Pennant Review
Sophie and Ben review the latest global and SA Pennant results. (00:28) What a weekend! (04:04) Sophie's Star and Ben's Best GLOBAL RESULTS (07:38) LPGA (11:40) PGA (21:58) Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia (23:34) WPGA Tour of Australasia SA PENNANT REVIEW (24:50) Sanderson Cup (32:50) Simpson...
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GOLF Edition: Golf SA Pennant Preview - Sanderson & Simpson Cups - Sunday 29 March
Several big matches are coming up this Sunday in the Golf SA Pennants top-tier Simpson and Sanderson Cup competitions, which is being held at Kooyonga Golf Club. It’s Round 3 for the women in the Sanderson Cup and Round 5 for the men in the Simpson Cup, with both recognised as South Australia’s...
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GOLF Edition: Global Results + Golf SA Pennant Review
(00:28) Welcome (02:30) Sophie's Star & Ben's Best (06:10) National & Global Results Australian WPGA Championship (WPGA) Fortinet Founders Cup (LPGA) Valspar Championship (PGA) LIV Golf South Africa (LIV) (18:28) Golf SA Pennant Review Sanderson Cup Simpson Cup Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au...
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GOLF: SA Pennant Preview + amateur and professional event updates
Sophie and Ben look at the South Australian Classic & Rene Erichsen Salver results. Updates on professional events in Australia and from around the globe. Then the team look ahead to this Sunday's Golf SA Pennants, in particular the Sanderson and Simpson Cup matches. Read about the Simpson and...
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CRICKET Finals: Sheffield Shield + Premier Cricket Women's and Men's Finals
Ben looks back on the State's Women and Men's seasons, previews the Sheffield Shield Final, and the Premier Cricket Men's semi-finals. Jason Gentle from Glenelg and Jamie Panelli from Kensington Cricket Clubs, the coaches of the Grand Final Women’s Division 1 teams join Ben for a chat ahead of...
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Hannah Green crowned Women's Australian Open Champion
It was a big final day at the Women's Australian Open where we saw Hannah Green crowned Champion. Hannah was one shot ahead of Cassie Porter and Agathe Laisne, with Cassie Porter shooting a course record, 10 under par. Hannah Green Photos…
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Day 3 Wrap Women's Australian Open (14.03.26)
Ben and Sophie review Day 3 at the Australian Women's Open and look ahead to the final day tomorrow. Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hookedonsport Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code: KU7HHKE6SBB3SJXL.…
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Day 2 Review: Women's Australian Open (13.03.26)
Ben and Sophie take a look over Day 2 of the Australian Women's Open being held at Kooyonga GC, Adelaide, South Australia. Visit: https://hookedonsport.com.au Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hookedonsport Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code:...
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Karen Lunn, CEO, WPGA Tour Australasia
Karen Lunn, CEO, WPGA Tour Australasia chats with Sophie from the Australian Women's Open. Karen speaks to the professional women's game, pathways for women amateurs and professionals, and how she and her team, along with the PGA and Golf Australia are seeing great interest and growth in the…
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Join Ben Hook and co-host Sophie Hilditch as they dive into the stories, personalities, and moments that define sport across South Australia.
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