Welcome to the Tee It Up Golf Podcast — Australia’s home for golf stories, conversations and insights from inside the ropes. Hosted by Q and the Tee It Up team, we bring you closer to the game through conversations with the biggest names and rising stars across Australian golf, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LIV Golf and beyond. From major champions and tour winners to coaches, caddies, media personalities and the people shaping the future of the game — our goal is simple: tell the stories you don’t always hear and showcase the personalities behind the scorecards. With weekly tournament previews, reviews, player interviews and behind-the-scenes access from events around the world, Tee It Up bridges the gap between professional golf and the everyday golfer. Proudly independent and passionate about growing the game, we shine a spotlight on Australian golf while celebrating the stories that make this sport great.
The FedEx Cup Bubble is Here! + Women's Open Drama & Rory's Aussie Return
A huge week of golf means a huge episode of Tee It Up! Q and Ryan Lynch break down Shiho Kuwaki's dramatic breakthrough victory at the AIG Women's Open, including the bizarre playoff moment that decided the championship and what went wrong for the Australian contingent at Royal Lytham & St Annes. The boys also dive into Charley Hull's viral caddie prank, asking whether the internet has become too quick to judge, before wrapping up the latest from the PGA Tour with Michael Thorbjornsen's first Tour victory and discussing the next wave of young stars. We also catch up with NSW Open Regional Qualifier winner Coby Carruthers after his maiden professional victory, look at the newly released PGA Tour of Australasia schedule, discuss Rory McIlroy's return to Cathedral, and explain why this week's Wyndham Championship is one of the biggest events of the year with the FedEx Cup Playoffs on the line. Plus, a preview of the Wyndham Championship, LIV Golf New York, Lucas Herbert's hot form, Cameron John earning another emergency start, and everything else you need to know from around the golfing world. ⛳ In this episode:• Shiho Kuwaki wins the AIG Women's Open• Australian performance review• Charley Hull's viral prank debate• Michael Thorbjornsen's breakthrough PGA Tour win• Coby Carruthers interview after NSW Open qualifying success• PGA Tour of Australasia schedule released• Rory McIlroy heading to Cathedral• FedEx Cup bubble explained• Wyndham Championship preview• LIV Golf New York preview 🎙️ Thanks to GolfBox for supporting the Tee It Up Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and follow Tee It Up on YouTube, Spotify and Instagram for more Australian golf coverage every week.
Lucas Herbert Breaks Down His Record-Breaking Fortnight
Fresh off one of the greatest two-week stretches of his career, Lucas Herbert joins Tee It Up to break down the form that's got the golf world talking. After firing a historic 62 at The Open Championship to equal the men's major scoring record, Herbert backed it up by producing one of the most dominant performances in LIV Golf history—winning LIV Golf UK at a record 30-under, setting a new 54-hole scoring record and making an astonishing 30 birdies for the week. In this exclusive chat, Lucas opens up about: How his game has reached another level in 2026. The confidence he's gained from Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman at Ripper GC. Why he's trusting his instincts more than ever. Whether this is the best golf of his life. His goals for the rest of the season and another major championship. The Presidents Cup debate and whether LIV players should be eligible. Where he believes men's professional golf is heading. Plus, we finish with a few laughs discussing Neangar Park's famous dollar dim sims and who holds the all-time record. If you're an Australian golf fan, this is one conversation you won't want to miss. 🎙️ Subscribe to Tee It Up for more interviews with the biggest names in golf every week.
Lucas Herbert Dominates | Golf's New Global Power Shift | Women's Open Preview
Lucas Herbert is making a serious case as Australia's No.1 golfer after another dominant LIV Golf victory, while golf's landscape has shifted again with the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Asian Tour announcing a landmark new alliance. This week on Tee It Up, Q, Johnny Tan and Ryan Lynch break down what the new partnership means for LIV Golf, Australian golf and whether reunification is finally on the horizon. We also recap an unforgettable Tee It Up Charity Golf Day that has now raised more than $12,500 for The Brain Cancer Centre, thanks to the incredible support of 124 golfers, our sponsors and everyone who donated. Plus: Lucas Herbert's record-breaking LIV Golf win Ripper GC's dominant week Jackson Koivun wins in just his third PGA TOUR start Hannah Reeves claims her first international professional victory Tommy Morrison: the 6'9" bomber you need to know Australian USA Q School wrap-up AIG Women's Open preview from Royal Lytham & St Annes Rocket Classic preview and our weekly picks Thanks to our major partner GolfBox for supporting the podcast. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube. 📲 Follow @teeituppod on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X for all the latest golf news and content.
Ryan Fox Makes History! Open Championship Recap, Bryson Rules Drama & The Best Major of 2026?
Ryan Fox has done it. The Kiwi star produced one of the greatest Sunday back nines in Open Championship history to claim his first major title at Royal Birkdale, becoming New Zealand's first Open Champion since Sir Bob Charles in 1963. Q is joined by Johnny and the returning Benny Eccles to unpack an unforgettable week, including Fox's record-equalling 62, the clutch finish that sealed the Claret Jug, and what the victory means for New Zealand golf. The boys also dive into the Aussie performances, with Lucas Herbert returning to his best, Adam Scott proving he can still contend in majors, Cameron John's dream debut, Kazuma Kobori's impressive week and another mixed major for Min Woo Lee. Then it's time to tackle the biggest talking points from Birkdale: Bryson DeChambeau's controversial two-shot penalty Rory McIlroy reporting Bryson to officials Scottie Scheffler's hospitality tent relief Did the R&A apply the Rules fairly? Plus, the debate everyone is having... Was The Open Championship the best major of 2026? To finish, the boys preview the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open and the 3M Open with their players to watch and tournament predictions. In this episode: Ryan Fox's historic Open Championship victory Lucas Herbert, Adam Scott & the Aussie recap Bryson rules controversy explained Rory vs Bryson discussion Scottie Scheffler relief debate Best major of 2026? Women's Scottish Open preview 3M Open preview Bushnell giveaway winner 🎙️ Tee It Up Podcast — Australia's home of golf. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us across social media so you never miss an episode.
Travis Smyth: Back at The Open & Ready to Contend
Travis Smyth is back on Tee It Up — and plenty has happened since we last caught up. Another win. LIV Golf call-ups. A top 10. Major championship golf. And now, a return to The Open. Travis takes us inside his dramatic International Series Japan victory, including a final-round 64 and eagle at the last to win by one. We chat about his return to LIV Golf, playing alongside Bryson DeChambeau and the Crushers, why he now knows he can compete at that level and just how badly he wants a full-time LIV spot. Then it's all eyes on Royal Birkdale. Three years on from his unforgettable hole-in-one at Royal Liverpool, Travis reflects on what he learnt from his first Open Championship and why he's heading back to major championship golf as a completely different player. A great chat with one of Australian golf's in-form players. Enjoy!
Cameron John | Major Championship Debut at The Open
Cam John is heading to his first Major Championship! After climbing from World No. 1004 to 241 and qualifying for The Open through the Singapore Open, Cam joins Q ahead of his debut at Royal Birkdale. We chat about the build-up, what he's worked on with Dennis McDade, Ben Crowe's influence, Matty Howell on the bag, impending fatherhood, equipment and his goals for the biggest week of his career. A genuine chance? We reckon so. 🇦🇺🏆
The Open Championship Preview | Royal Birkdale 2026
The final men's major of 2026 has arrived. Q is joined by Johnny Tan and Ryan Lynch to preview The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. The boys break down the course, the players built to handle links golf and the biggest storylines heading into golf's oldest championship. We take a deep dive into the Australians in the field, including Cam Smith, Min Woo Lee, Jason Day, Adam Scott, Lucas Herbert, Travis Smyth and Cameron John. Plus — who is the best player in the world without a major? We finish with our Open predictions: winner, best Australian, surprise top 10, biggest disappointment, first-round leader and winning score. The Claret Jug is on the line. It's Open Championship week.
Grace Kim Returns: Defending the Evian Championship
Just 12 months after becoming a major champion, Australia's Grace Kim returns to the Amundi Evian Championship with a very different perspective—as the defending champion. On this episode of Tee It Up, Grace reflects on what the past year has really been like, from the moment her Evian victory finally sank in to how winning a major has changed her confidence, career and life on the LPGA Tour. We also look ahead to this week's championship in France, discussing what it's like returning to the scene of her biggest victory, whether defending brings added pressure, how she rates her 2026 season so far, and what she's working on as she chases another major. Plus, Grace shares plenty of behind-the-scenes insights into life on Tour, the close-knit Australian contingent, her favourite stops around the world and the goals she's set for the rest of the season. A relaxed, honest conversation with one of Australia's brightest golfing stars as she prepares to defend her major title. 🎙️ Subscribe to Tee It Up wherever you get your podcasts and follow along for our full coverage of the Amundi Evian Championship.
Evian & Scottish Open Preview | Hollick's Hollywood Finish
This week on the Tee It Up Podcast, Q and Johnny wrap up another huge week across the golfing world. We break down Michael Hollick's incredible first DP World Tour victory after holing an eagle on the final hole to win the BMW International Open, plus the remarkable journey that almost saw him walk away from professional golf altogether. We also look at another strong week for Australia's Kelsey Bennett, who finished runner-up on the Ladies European Tour, while Spain's Carolina Chacarra claimed her maiden LET title. Over in the US, Chris Gotterup continued his outstanding form, Padraig Harrington added another senior major championship to his incredible resume, and we discuss Mike Woodard setting a new world record for consecutive hours of golf played. Then we turn our attention to two massive events this week — the Amundi Evian Championship, the fourth women's major of the year, and the Genesis Scottish Open, the final tune-up before The Open Championship. We preview both tournaments, discuss the leading Australians, and make our tournament picks. Plus, a quick look at the ISCO Championship and a few updates ahead of the Tee It Up Charity Golf Day. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and follow Tee It Up Golf wherever you get your podcasts.
Karis Davidson: From World No. 260 to 53 | The LPGA's Content Queen & Australia's Next Winner?
Twelve months can change everything. This time last year, Karis Davidson was ranked outside the world's top 250 and searching for answers. Fast forward to today and she's inside the world's Top 60, producing career-best performances, contending at major championships and becoming one of the LPGA Tour's biggest personalities away from the golf course. Karis joins us to unpack the biggest turnaround of her career, why stepping away from golf and studying changed her perspective, and how a fresh mental approach has unlocked her best golf. We also dive into her unexpected rise as the LPGA's "Content Queen", giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at life on Tour and helping grow the women's game through social media. Plus: Career-best performances at the U.S. Women's Open and KPMG Women's PGA Championship What it's like competing alongside the best players in the world The incredible strength of Australian women's golf Travel, recovery and the reality of life on the LPGA Tour Goals for the remainder of the season and what's next One of Australia's brightest golfing talents joins Tee It Up for a fun, honest and insightful conversation. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly interviews with the biggest names in golf.
Kelsey Bennett: From Mollymook to the Ladies European Tour | First LET Win & Chasing Major Glory
Fresh off an incredible start to 2026, Australian star Kelsey Bennett joins the Tee It Up Golf Podcast to chat about the biggest season of her career. Kelsey takes us inside her breakthrough victory at the Australian Women's Classic, her runner-up finish at the Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco, and what it's been like climbing to the top of the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit. We also dive into life travelling the world on tour, earning LET status through Q-School, winning The Athena, representing Australia as an amateur, and the mindset required to compete against the best players in the world. From growing up at Mollymook Golf Club to chasing LPGA opportunities and major championships, this is an honest conversation with one of Australia's brightest young golfers. In this episode: Australian Women's Classic victory Runner-up at the Lalla Meryem Cup Life on the Ladies European Tour Playing around the world and travelling full-time Winning The Athena Amateur career highlights The strength of Australian women's golf Goals for the rest of 2026 Quick-fire questions
Jimmy Emanuel joins Q and Johnny for another massive week of golf as the team unpacks one of the biggest announcements in recent PGA Tour history. This week we break down the PGA Tour's new Championship and Challenger Series, explain how promotion and relegation will work, who wins, who loses, and whether the new model is actually good for professional golf—especially from an Australian perspective. We also review a huge week around the world: 🏆 KPMG Women's PGA Championship Haeran Ryu claims her first major championship. Karis Davidson continues her impressive season. Aussie performances and what it means heading into the final two majors. 🇺🇸 Travelers Championship Scottie Scheffler vs Viktor Hovland. Aussie wrap. Is the era of no-cut events finally over? 🇮🇹 Italian Open Eugenio Chacarra goes back-to-back. What his form means heading towards The Open. Aussie performances and the exciting European stretch ahead. 🇨🇿 Czech Ladies Open Noora Komulainen finally breaks through after 14 years on the LET. Justice Bosio's playoff heartbreak. The next wave of Aussie women continues to impress. 📰 We also discuss: Phil Mickelson's latest headlines. Bryson DeChambeau's missed-cut streak. Is the golf ball rollback officially dead? Dickie Pride's Champions Tour win. Plus we preview this week's: 🇩🇪 BMW International Open🇺🇸 John Deere Classic ...with winner and roughie picks from Q, Johnny and Jimmy.
The Tee It Up Golf Podcast is back as Q & Johnny break down a massive week in world golf! This week we preview the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club — the third women’s major of the year with a record $13 million purse and one of the strongest fields assembled. All eyes are on Nelly Korda as she continues her incredible run and looks to create more major championship history. Is this officially the start of the Nelly era? We also dive into the Aussie chances 🇦🇺: Hannah Green returning to the venue where she became a major champion Minjee Lee looking to defend her title Grace Kim building towards a breakout major Cassie Porter’s red-hot form Karis Davidson continuing an incredible consistent stretch Plus the names to watch including Jeeno Thitikul, Charley Hull, Lydia Ko, Lottie Woad and Miyu Yamashita. Then we head over to the PGA Tour for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands — the final Signature Event of the season. We chat: U.S Open hangovers Why this course creates a birdie fest Scottie Scheffler dominance Xander, Cantlay, JT & Ludvig chances Rory skipping Travelers and looking ahead to The Open Plus Q’s 41 points at Gunnamatta, Johnny’s PK update, GolfBox EOFY deals and plenty more. Thanks for listening — hit subscribe and follow Tee It Up Golf Podcast ⛳️ #Golf #PGATour #LPGA #KPMGWomensPGA #TravelersChampionship #TeeItUpGolf
Wyndham Clark Survives Shinnecock 🏆 U.S Open Review + Aussie Wrap 🇦🇺
The U.S Open delivered everything we love about major championship golf — drama, chaos and one of the toughest tests in the game. Q & Johnny recap all the action from Shinnecock Hills as Wyndham Clark claimed his second U.S Open title, holding off Sam Burns after a gritty final round. On this episode: 🇺🇸 U.S Open Review Wyndham Clark’s redemption story and clutch Sunday moments The incredible par save on 16 that sealed the championship Did Shinnecock provide the perfect major test? Crowd behaviour and the pressure of winning in New York 🏆 Biggest Stories From The Week Miles Russell’s special moment with his dad on the bag Harry Higgs and one of the coolest stories of the week “Cashmere Keith” making headlines Joaquin Niemann’s controversial penalty Bryson DeChambeau and Grand Slam questions heading into The Open 🇦🇺 Aussie Wrap Cam Smith Min Woo Lee Adam Scott Lucas Herbert Jason Day 🔥 Quick Fire Best performances Biggest what ifs Players to watch moving forward Plus we quickly jump across the LPGA with Miyu Yamashita winning the Meijer LPGA Classic and strong Aussie performances from Cassie Porter, Grace Kim and Karis Davidson. We also look ahead to a massive week with: 🏌️ Travelers Championship 🏆 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Support the podcast and shop GolfBox EOFY deals here 👇 https://www.golfbox.com.au/
U.S. OPEN MEGA PREVIEW | Shinnecock Hills, Scottie’s Grand Slam Chase & Aussie Hopes
It’s U.S. Open week and we are going deep on Major Championship number three of 2026. Shinnecock Hills returns to the spotlight — one of America’s oldest and most iconic golf courses, founded in 1891 and one of the five founding clubs of the USGA. Q is joined by Johnny Tan, 2020 U.S. Open competitor Lukas Michel and 2014 WA PGA Champion Ryan Lynch for the ultimate U.S. Open preview. On this episode: 🏆 WEEK IN GOLF• Morocco International Series recap• Big Aussie performances — Taichi Kho & Elvis Smylie firing• RBC Canadian Open breakdown• Bud Cauley breaks through for his first PGA TOUR victory• Declan O’Donovan’s PGA TOUR debut week 🇺🇸 2026 U.S. OPEN PREVIEW• The history of Shinnecock Hills• Why this is the ultimate U.S. Open venue• How the USGA sets up golf’s toughest test• Will they push the course too far again?• What score wins? ⛳ BEHIND THE ROPES WITH LUKAS MICHELLukas takes us inside his 2020 U.S. Open experience at Winged Foot:• Player preparation• Practice rounds• Equipment changes• What makes U.S. Open golf different 🔥 BIG STORYLINES• Scottie Scheffler chasing the Career Grand Slam• Adam Scott’s incredible 100th consecutive major start• Where are the game’s biggest names at? Rory, Xander, Viktor, Ludvig, Tommy & more• Can Shinnecock expose the modern game? 🇦🇺 AUSSIES AT SHINNECOCKWe break down:• Cameron Smith• Adam Scott• Lucas Herbert• Min Woo Lee• Jason Day Can an Aussie contend on one of golf’s toughest stages? PLUS:Our winners, roughies, missed cut predictions and top Aussie picks. A proper U.S. Open test. Firm greens. Wind. History. Pressure. This is major championship golf. Proudly supported by GolfBox — Australia’s home of golf.EOFY Sale on now.
Nelly Korda Makes History, LIV’s Next Chapter & Declan O'Donovan joins the Show
This week on the Tee It Up Golf Podcast presented by GolfBox, Q & Johnny recap a massive week from around the world of golf. Nelly Korda continues to build one of the great careers in women’s golf, claiming the U.S Women’s Open and moving one step closer to completing the career Grand Slam — and she’s still only 27 🤯 The boys dive into LIV Golf Valderrama, Tyrrell Hatton’s win, Sergio Garcia’s insane record around one of the world’s toughest courses and why Cam Smith might be closer than everyone thinks. Plus: 🏆 JT Poston wins another PGA Tour playoff thriller 🇪🇸 Eugenio Chacarra’s dramatic DP World Tour victory after chaos on the 18th hole ❤️ Corey Pereira’s emotional comeback win after losing his wife Leah to cancer 🇦🇺 Aussie results from around the globe 🌎 International Series Morocco preview 🇨🇦 RBC Canadian Open preview including Declan O’Donovan’s PGA Tour debut ⛳ Tee It Up Charity Golf Day update — SOLD OUT! All that plus the usual ramble, laughs and plenty more. 🎧 Tune in now! Presented by GolfBox — Australia’s Greatest Golfing Superstore.
Can Anyone Stop Nelly Korda? Women’s US Open Preview + Niemann’s LIV Dominance Continues
This week on the Tee It Up Podcast presented by GolfBox – Australia’s Greatest Golfing Superstore ⛳️ A massive week in world golf as Q & Johnny break down all the biggest stories from around the globe. Joaquin Niemann continues his incredible LIV Golf season with another victory in Korea — taking down Talor Gooch in a playoff and strengthening his claim as one of the hottest golfers on the planet. We also discuss: 🏆 Russell Henley’s latest PGA Tour win — is he golf’s most underrated star? 🇦🇺 Travis Smyth’s rise and why he might be Australia’s most underrated golfer 🌎 Winners from the DP World Tour & LPGA ✂️ The Cut returns — which golfer would we trust most to win a major right now? 🇦🇺 What does Australian golf need most over the next decade? Then it’s time for a huge U.S. Women’s Open preview from Riviera Country Club. One of golf’s most iconic venues hosts the world’s best as we break down: ⭐ Can anyone stop Nelly Korda? 🌱 Why Riviera’s Kikuyu grass could decide the championship 🔥 The key holes that will create drama 🇦🇺 Hannah Green, Minjee Lee, Grace Kim, Steph Kyriacou and the Aussie chances Plus our winners, Aussie to watch and smokey picks. Subscribe, follow and share with a mate! Proudly presented by GolfBox – Australia’s Greatest Golfing Superstore.
James Marchesani Interview: The Grind Of Aussie Pro Golf & Chasing The DP World Tour
Australian pro golfer James Marchesani joins us on this week's episode of Tee It Up presented by GolfBox – Australia’s Greatest Golfing Superstore. From growing up in Rosebud to grinding through mini tours around the world, Marchy opens up on the reality of chasing a career in professional golf. We chat: His journey through Oklahoma City University Winning the Jack Nicklaus Award Fiji International runner-up finish Strong NZ Open performances Life on the PGA Tour of Australasia The mental side of professional golf Chasing DP World Tour opportunities Aussie golf’s current momentum One of the most respected and consistent players on the Aussie circuit — this is a great insight into the grind behind professional golf. 🎙️ Presented by GolfBox ⛳ Subscribe for weekly golf podcasts, interviews, tour previews and Australian golf coverage. #JamesMarchesani #GolfPodcast #AustralianGolf #PGATourOfAustralasia #Golf #DPWorldTour #TeeItUp
Can LIV Golf Be Saved? | Jayden Hunt, Q-School, Augusta & The Dream
Scott Hend gets his breakthrough win on the PGA TOUR Champions — and it sparks a huge discussion on one of the most underrated careers Australian golf has ever seen. This week on Tee It Up, Q and Johnny break down Hend’s dominant Trophy Hassan II victory in Morocco, why his longevity deserves more respect, and whether the Champions Tour could become the perfect late-career chapter for the Aussie veteran. We also recap the week across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LET and more — including a massive win from 17-year-old Anna Huang and heartbreak for Kelsey Bennett in Morocco. Special guest this week is former AFL star and golf obsessive Jayden Hunt, who joins the boys to chat life after footy, his unforgettable trip to Augusta National, golf in the United States, favourite courses and the best golfers in AFL circles. Plus: New segment: “The Cut” LIV Golf bankruptcy rumours Ryan Peake’s bent irons drama Drummond Golf takeover reports Can LIV Golf actually be saved? Charles Schwab, Austrian Open, LIV Korea & LPGA previews Tips of the Week 🎙️ Presented by GolfBox – Australia’s Greatest Golfing Superstore.
Aaron Rai Wins The PGA Championship | Rahm Back In Form + Cam Smith T7
Aaron Rai is officially a major champion. Q is joined by Johnny and Evin Priest to break down a massive week at the PGA Championship from Aronimink, where Rai stormed home in one of the calmest Sunday performances we’ve seen in years. The boys discuss: Aaron Rai’s breakthrough major win Jon Rahm’s return to contention Cameron Smith’s T7 resurgence Min Woo Lee’s continued rise Jason Day and Elvis Smylie’s weeks Adam Scott & Travis Smyth missing the cut Was Aronimink setup good or bad? The Australian Open heading to North Adelaide from 2028 Aussies Around The World previews Plus tips for the week ahead and all the latest from the world of golf. Presented by GolfBox – Australia’s Greatest Golfing Superstore.
