The Thing About Golf Podcast
Episodes
The Thing About Golf #45: Denis Pugh
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Colin Montgomerie to Francesco Molinari, and countless others in between, there isn't much Denis Pugh hasn't seen or done in the world ...
The Thing About Golf #44: Bill Coore
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of golf course architecture Bill Coore is considered royalty. His design work alongside partner Ben Crenshaw coupled with mentoring many ...
The Thing About Golf #43: Padraig Harrington
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Three majors and a Ryder Cup captaincy might be the highlights of a stellar career but as John Huggan puts it in the introduction, the most impressive...
The Thing About Golf #42: Andrea Watson
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the male dominated industry of golf club management, Yarra Yarra Golf Club General Manager Andrea Watson stands out but not only because she's...
The Thing About Golf #41: Curtis Strange
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's remembered by most – and rightly so – for his two US Open wins, but Curtis Strange's achievements in the game go far beyond that. ...
The Thing About Golf #40: David Greenhill
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since its inception nine years ago the combined men's and women's Vic Open has been a roaring success on all fronts. Now an LPGA and Europe...
The Thing About Golf #39: Martin Slumbers
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of golf administration there is no more important role than Chief Executive of the R&A. Former London-based businessman Martin Slumb...
The Thing About Golf #38: Matt Millar
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 46 Matt Millar is an anomaly in the modern professional game. Despite being one of the shortest hitters on the PGA Tour of Australasia ...
The Thing About Golf #37: Nick Price
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Of all the players who have ascended to World No.1 since the rankings began in 1986, Zimbabwe's Nick Price is the one who attracts the least atte...
The Thing About Golf #36: Mat Goggin
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There isn't much Mat Goggin hasn't done in the game of golf, from Australian Amateur champion to professional tournament winner. But what ma...
The Thing About Golf #35: Dame Laura Davies
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For more than 30 years Laura Davies has been a breath of fresh air in the game. A combination of prodigious length and attacking play has delivered 8...
The Thing About Golf #34: Sue Thomson
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luckily for the game of golf there are people like Sue Thomson – one of the army of unsung heroes upon whom the game relies around the world. Sue i...
The Thing About Golf #33: Tom Callahan
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Callahan is one of the best all-round sports writers in the world. Golf has been lucky to have such a fine wordsmith, with a genuine love for the ...
The Thing About Golf #32: Robert MacIntyre
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the The Thing About Golf has a distinct Scottish flavour as we welcome John Huggan in his debut episode as co-host where he chats with...
The Thing About Golf #31: Wade Ormsby
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Twice a Hong Kong Open winner, Wade Ormsby is one of those golfers who has flown mostly under the radar for much of his career. It would be fair to s...
The Thing About Golf #30: Jane Lock
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The name Jane Lock will be familiar to anybody with an interest in the history of the game in Australia. After all, she won the Australian Women&apos...
The Thing About Golf #29: James Nitties
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first time he played golf he shot "about 140." Last year at the Vic Open, James Nitties joined an elite group in the record books when h...
The Thing About Golf #28: Brad Hughes
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Hughes was always known as a level above when it came to ball-striking and on those weeks when his putting matched he was close to unbeatable. B...
The Thing About Golf #27: Dean Herden
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some people are born to be Generals while some are more naturally comfortable in the role of lieutenant; Dean Herden is the latter. After a playing c...
The Thing About Golf #26: Karen Lunn
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's often an adversarial nature to the relationship between golfers and administrators which is why it's rare to find a successful playe...
The Thing About Golf #25: Greg Chalmers
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's almost impossible to find anybody in Australian golf with a bad word to say about veteran touring professional Greg Chalmers. And, after thi...
The Thing About Golf #24: Dale Hayes
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
He might not have the profile or resume of Ernie Els or Gary Player but Dale Hayes' contribution to golf in South Africa is not diminished becaus...
The Thing About Golf #23: Marc Leishman
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a long way from Warrnambool to the dizzying heights of the PGA Tour and for Marc Leishman, the son of a bricklayer, the two worlds could bar...
The Thing About Golf #22: Peter Fowler
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
He's an Australian Open champion, a World Cup winner and a dominant force on the European Senior Tour but to talk to him you wouldn't know a...
The Thing About Golf #21: Karrie Webb
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Karrie Webb is a self-confessed golf nerd but unlike the rest of us she also happens to be one of the best golfers in the history of the game. Yet, se...
The Thing About Golf #20: Scott Hend
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Too much Trackman, not enough working the ball, Tiger to maybe get to 18 majors before the end of the year... Scott Hend has opinions and he's no...
The Thing About Golf #19: Bryden Macpherson
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bryden Macpherson will be a name familiar to a few of you though it would be fair to say that even in golf circles he's far from a high profile f...
The Thing About Golf #18: Tony Johnstone
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In his playing days, Tony Johnstone was as much renowned for his on course temper as he was his brilliant short game. Today, he's one of the most...
The Thing About Golf #17: Mike Clayton
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The seeds of Mike Clayton’s love affair with golf began as a six-year-old tagging along beside his father during a round at Victoria’s Point Lonsd...
The Thing About Golf #16: Christina Kim & Duncan French
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even casual golf fans will be familiar with the name Christina Kim, the former Solheim Cup player and three-time LPGA Tour winner. She's one of t...
The Thing About Golf #15: Tom Doak
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Doak is one of golf's intriguing characters. In the early days of his career, he was best known for his Confidential Guide, a book which feat...
The Thing About Golf #14: Meghan MacLaren
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To many in the golf world England's Meghan MacLaren is recognisable only as 'that equal pay girl.' But is there more to the 25-year-old...
The Thing About Golf #13: John Paramor
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Paramor has spent the best part of 45 years adjudicating on animal scrapes and penalty drops. But the European Tour's chief referee is more ...
The Thing About Golf #12: Bob Harrison
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the sub-culture that is golf course architecture, Bob Harrison needs no introduction. The long-time design partner of Greg Norman, Harrison was pre...
The Thing About Golf #11: David McKenzie
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the brutal, dog eat dog world of modern professional golf David McKenzie has managed to achieve something very few do... to wit, make a living out ...
The Thing About Golf #10: Liz Smylie
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Smylie is an unusual interview choice for a golf podcast. Of course, she is best known for her exploits on the tennis court - winning four Grand S...
The Thing About Golf #9: John Huggan
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Golf has more than its fair share of cheerleaders but Golf Australia columnist John Huggan is not one of them. And the game is better for it. Here, we...
The Thing About Golf #8: Peter Senior
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For more than 40 years Peter Senior has been plying his trade on the fairways of the world. His relentless competitive spirit and ability to get the j...
The Thing About Golf #7: Richard Forsyth
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 Presidents Cup will shine a spotlight on Dr Alister MacKenzie's Royal Melbourne masterpiece. Course Superintendent Richard Forsyth is ch...
The Thing About Golf #6: Peter Lonard
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A two-time Australian Open Champion with a terrific sense of humour and a knack for telling great stories. So it's no wonder Peter Lonard is one ...
The Thing About Golf #5: Tom Moore
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Moore is one of only 12 current life members of the PGA of Australia, and he has witnessed just about every imaginable significant change the game...
The Thing About Golf #4: Paul Daley
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Any golfer with an interest in golf course architecture is no doubt familiar with the name Paul Daley. For the past two decades, Paul has been publish...
The Thing About Golf #3: Richard Sattler
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Sattler likes to call himself a farmer and that is a true and accurate description. But Sattler – the owner of the Barnbougle Dunes complex ...
The Thing About Golf #2: Bob & Kathie Shearer
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Kathie Shearer are Australian golf royalty. Bob, of course, was one of Australia's premiere international players during the 1970's ...
The Thing About Golf #1: Sue Wooster
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the remarkable story of one of the finest amateur players of recent times that you've likely never heard of, a player whose career trajec...
Welcome to The Thing About Golf
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this special preview edition of a brand new podcast launching this week, Golf Australia Magazine's The Thing About Golf. If you'r...