Australian golf podcast covering all areas of the game across Australia and around the world. This golf show will deliver compelling interviews with a variety of guests that golf fans will love.
#158: #AskClaytsAnything and Albany aces
Apr 07, 2020
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Inside The Ropes is back for another week but on Ep 158, it's the people who choose the talking points! Former pro and current course architect Mike Clayton is back in the hot seat as we fire up the #AskClaytsAnything machine and pose the questions you want answered regarding all areas of our great game. Then, we welcome Robyn Sobey and Dorothy Laffin from Albany GC in WA to hear their remarkable joint effort of making twin aces on the same hole in the same comp! Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Mike Clayton to cover everything in between, including the latest scheduling news regarding the year's biggest events.
#157: Lukas Michel and Mark Unwin
Mar 31, 2020
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We remain isolated, but Inside The Ropes returns for another cross-country podcast with Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Martin Blake. We discuss the historic call to advise golf clubs across the country to close down at this troubling time and what the ramifications are for the 2021 (or is that 2020?) Olympics and our Aussie stars. Victorian young gun Lukas Michel is nearing the end of his quarantine period at home and calls in after returning from a trip to the US, and more importantly, a few days at Augusta National ahead of (hopefully) this year's Masters. Then, Australian Sports Turf Managers Association CEO Mark Unwin joins us to discuss the dramatic impact the Covid-19 crisis is having on Australian golf clubs and its courses.
#156: Lydia Ko and Corona latest
Mar 24, 2020
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There's next to no golf on and the world's in lockdown... but the show must go on! We come to you this week from five different locations and things might sound a fraction different, but Andy Maher, Ali Whitaker and Mark Hayes are ready to roll with super special guest Lydia Ko! The Kiwi superstar opens up on her road to the LPGA and everything in between. We also cover the way clubs around the country are reacting to Covid-19 and discuss the only professional golf to be played on the weekend that boasts one of the game's great tour names!
#155: Lucas Herbert & Sandy Jamieson
Mar 17, 2020
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As for everyone, the golf world is battling to come to terms with Covid-19 … but in episode #155, we chiefly focus on two really positive stories for Australian golf. Regular visitor Lucas Herbert returns to chat about what lies ahead, revelling in not only his recent European Tour win but also his renewed passion for the sport. We’re then joined by the incredibly innovative Sandy Jamieson, whose new “One club golf” is quickly becoming a revolution for those new to golf. And despite their best efforts, Andy Maher and Mark Hayes can’t get to the bottom of co-host Ali Whitaker’s post-Dubai antics.
#154: Stephen Pitt signs off
Mar 10, 2020
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Outgoing Golf Australia boss Stephen Pitt drops by to offer his reflections on 11 years at the helm, leaving us with the thought that “golf is right for disruption”. Co-hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Stacey Peters also are joined by LET fan favourite “Flic” Johnson, who helps us put a personal touch on the Coronavirus saga reaching into the world of golf. We chat Marc Leishman’s rise, Jason Day’s latest hurdle, some great news for the LPGA and then wrap up with the latest from Aussies in tournaments around Australia and the world.
#153: Nasty Zinger and Mr 58
Mar 03, 2020
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On episode #153, hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Matt Cutler dissect the Honda Classic from all angles, including Paul Azinger’s smack to global golf, Cam Davis’ rise and victorious Sungjae Im’s bandaid removal. But in far more tasteful news, we chat with Shane Floyd, the toast of the Cromer Golf Club in Sydney after his round of a lifetime ended with a blistering 58 at the weekend. All this plus the NZ Open, NSW Women’s Open and Tassie Opens and a whole lot more!
#152: Steph Kyriacou and the #GoldenEra
Feb 25, 2020
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Another week... another pair of reasons to believe the #GoldenEra grows stronger every single day! Anthony Quayle claimed his maiden pro win at the Isuzu Queensland Open on the same day NSW star amateur Steph Kyriacou shocked the golf world with her rollicking win in Bonville. The St Micheal's member joins the show to discuss the weekend of a lifetime and some exciting personal news. (17:35) Then, Golf Australia's High Performance chief Brad James is in studio to discuss the amazing performances of Steph and our other Aussies around the globe after a brilliant 18 months. (30:00) Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Justin Falconer run the rule over all the weekend's other news, including Patrick Reed sticking it to his doubters in Mexico and more!
#151: Scotty, Inbee and a tonne of issues
Feb 21, 2020
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With Adam Scott continuing Australia's amazing international run and Inbee Park adding a legendary name to a domestic trophy, there is plenty to celebrate. Hosts Andy Maher, Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton delve into those and way more with Patrick Reed, TV coverage and Olympic golf all in the crosshairs for discussion. We also chat Stephen Pitt, Mickey Wright and Aussie course rankings on a packed episode.
#150: ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open | Inbee takes the crown
Feb 16, 2020
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The final day of the 2020 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open, just like the majority of the week belonged to Inbee Park. The hall of famer notched up LPGA career win 20 with a three shot victory, finishing at -14.
#149: ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open | Day Three Wrap
Feb 15, 2020
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There's only 18 holes to go and after a volatile Saturday afternoon at Royal Adelaide, the 2020 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open is Inbee Park's to lose. The Korean superstar will head into the final round after a Saturday 68 earned her a three-stroke lead over countrywoman Ayean Cho. Hannah Green battled hard on Saturday but looks to be a little too far back. Join Mark Hayes, Mike Clayton and John Huggan to wrap all the action from a massive day in South Australia.
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