Course Language

In the latest episode of Course Language, all thanks to Callaway, the guys kick off leading into All In The Tips as Sammy asks Lynchy how club golfers should prepare for stroke comps — and how to manage your way around the course compared to playing Stableford or Par. At (12:00) the guys get into The Scramble to break down the breaking news of LIV officially declaring bankruptcy, and what it means for all the star players, before touching on the amazing finish to the Walker Cup (27:30). At (33:00) it's Gimme or Putt That, looking at how LIV has injected life into golf in Australia and the barriers people face when starting out in the game. At (43:00) Sammy breaks down the best songs to set your tempo throughout your round of golf. All thanks to Callaway.

In the latest episode of Course Language, all thanks to Callaway, we kick off with Lynchy still over in Vietnam, wrapping up the results from his three-day Pro-Am. At (3:45) Sammy chats about the best round of golf he's ever had, before we get into All In The Tips (8:04), where Lynchy shows you how to rely on one swing feel or movement to get you through when you're playing poorly. That's followed by a listener All In The Tips question at (10:09) from one of our good friends of the podcast (Instagram — @dalyintherough). At (13:47) it's Around the Grounds, covering the Tour Championship and Scottie Scheffler's incredible year — the guys ask the big question: did he have the best year on the PGA Tour, or does Wyndham Clark take the chocolates? They then discuss Min Woo Lee's form (21:01) and how Adam Scott keeps playing the best golf of his life (24:34). At (25:01) the guys touch on the return of the PGA Tour of Australasia with Josh Armstrong taking out the big win in PNG, before heading into The Scramble to break down the full teams for the Presidents Cup (28:20). At (42:06) the guys finish by touching on the Solheim Cup. All thanks to Callaway.

In the latest episode of Course Language, thanks to Callaway, we kick off with Lynchy dialling in from Vietnam, where he's playing a Pro-Am — complete with a personal Mulligan / Confessional before he even sets foot on a golf course. He then gives us the rundown of the courses he's playing this week and his top 5 things to consider when golfing overseas (5:06). At (16:23) it's Around the Grounds, covering Wyndham Clark's win at the BMW, with the guys addressing the ruling controversy that came with it, before turning to the future of the Tour Championship (23:05). At (27:31) the guys discuss the impact of the recent LIV news and what it means for world golf and LIV's star players, before getting into Gimme or Putt That (33:44) and a Course Language Confessional email follow-up (44:29). All thanks to Callaway.

In the latest episode of Course Language, thanks to Callaway, Sammy kicks off the show chatting about his golf and putting the new MiScore app to use. At (7:46) Lynchy shares that he's heading to Vietnam to play in a $30,000 Pro-Am, before getting into All In The Tips at (9:41) — how you can improve your putting rhythm using simple tools like listening to music or a metronome app on your phone. At (13:20) the guys get into Scottie Scheffler's incredible performance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, before covering the US Amateur results (19:23) and the latest LIV news (20:15). At (28:43) it's time for the LIV Draft, as Lynchy and Sammy take ten picks each from the pool of LIV players to stock the Sam Hargreaves and Ryan Lynch Tour. At (38:17) the guys blind rank the most important factors that make a day on the links a great one, then it's time for Gimme or Putt That (40:42). At (49:14) we finish with a Course Language Confessional from Duck Hook Golf and former Western Bulldogs player, Anthony Scott. All thanks to Callaway.

On the latest episode of Course Language, thanks to Callaway, the guys kick off reflecting on their amazing chat with International Presidents Cup Captain Geoff Ogilvy (3:32), touching on Geoff's strong feelings about just how good a format matchplay is — which leads Lynchy into an All In The Tips on why we should all be playing more matchplay with our mates. At (7:38) it's time for The Scramble, with the guys covering the latest LIV news as a new investor comes on board. At (19:08) Lynchy hits Sammy with a blind rank challenge, sorting the best golf TV shows and movies, before it's time for the new favourite segment, Gimme or Putt That (24:50). At (32:57) the guys briefly go Around the Grounds chatting FedEx Cup and Presidents Cup, before getting to one of the all-time Mulligans (38:19). At (43:38) we finish with a listener Course Language Confessional. All thanks to Callaway.

In this special episode of Course Language, thanks to Callaway, we're joined by International Presidents Cup Captain, Geoff Ogilvy. Geoff gets us started sharing his early memories of the Presidents Cup — first as a viewer, then as a player, particularly under the captaincy of the great Gary Player — and why events like the Presidents Cup make team golf so special. At (6:48) Geoff discusses how the International Team has evolved over the years, what knowledge he can take from the Europeans who have been so successful in this format (10:04), the ongoing impact Ernie Els had as captain since 2019 and what it means to play for The Shield (14:21). At (17:09) Geoff chats about the importance of having in-form, experienced players like Ryan Fox and Adam Scott on the team, touching on Foxy's incredible Open win and how Scotty has evolved over the years at the Presidents Cup, including his role mentoring teammates. At (21:45) the guys discuss the impact crowds now have on these huge team events, and how this year's Presidents Cup will compare to a Ryder Cup in terms of atmosphere and crowd behaviour. At (24:43) Geoff gets into the history of the course and the changes his firm has made at Medinah CC, giving us an insight into which holes will have the biggest impact this year, what goes into putting teams together around players' strengths and weaknesses (31:57), and the impact LIV has had on this tournament (35:44). At (37:55) Geoff chats about the important roles wives and partners play through the week, before explaining at (41:39) why match play is his favourite format in the game — and how special it is having the Australian Open and the 2028 Presidents Cup back on the Sandbelt, as our courses become more known around the world (51:45). At (58:46) we play a Quick 9 with Geoff — nine rapid-fire questions on his golfing life — including memories of rounds played with peak Tiger (1:03:50), before finishing with a classic Course Language Confessional from a tournament at Riviera (1:07:27). Sammy and Lynchy then close things out with the latest LIV Golf news to come out overnight. All thanks to our friends at Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show chatting through the golf day organised by our friends at the Tee It Up podcast, raising funds for the Brain Cancer Centre. With the format being an ambrose, Sammy asks Lynchy what the perfect ambrose strategy actually looks like (4:09), before the guys recap the Aaron Baddeley episode released earlier in the week (10:46) — which sparks Lynchy's All In The Tips on how to get better at golf over the long term, and how listeners can make the most of their practice with specific goals in mind. At (17:56) it's Around the Grounds, opening with Lucas Herbert's incredible win at LIV UK and just how great it would be to see him eligible for the Presidents Cup, followed by Jackson Koivun's win at the 3M Open (23:34). At (27:12) Lynchy shares his thoughts on why we haven't seen any young major winners this year. At (30:04) the guys turn to the upcoming Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, before handing out their draft picks for the week (34:18). At (37:04) it's time for The Scramble as the guys cover the latest news, followed by Gimme Or Putt That with some rapid-fire questions (41:28). At (47:58) we finish with a Course Language Confessional — one we had to censor. All thanks to Callaway.

In this special episode of Course Language, thanks to Callaway, we're joined by 4-time US PGA Tour winner and back-to-back Australian Open champion, Aaron Baddeley. Badds reflects on his record-breaking Aus Open wins (2:02) — the first as an amateur with the likes of Colin Montgomerie and Greg Norman in contention, and the second as a pro at Kingston Heath, with his game not in the same shape, and how he still managed to get it done. At (8:29) Badds describes what those first few years on the Korn Ferry and US Tours were really like, his maiden win in 2006 at Hilton Head (10:55), and what it was like competing amongst an amazing generation of golfers like Tiger (12:38). At (13:52) Aaron opens up on how life as a professional golfer changes once marriage and kids come into the picture, before reflecting on leading the US Open in 2007 alongside Tiger in the final group at Oakmont, and just how good Tiger was to play with in the same group (15:55). At (21:30) Badds discusses what motivates him now at 45, what it meant to play in the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne in 2011 (22:34), and shares his thoughts on the current professional golf landscape (25:04). At (31:15) he explains the difficulties of getting back to play an Australian summer, before giving us an insight into how he has remained one of the best putters on the US Tour for so long — including some simple tips for our listeners to become better putters (32:30) — and the mentors who shaped him along the way (35:27). At (37:50) Badds finishes with a Quick 9, answering nine rapid-fire questions on what shaped his golfing life. All thanks to Callaway.

It's a special Open Wrap episode, and the guys get going with another All In The Tips from Lynchy — this time a results based drill that should help your chipping (8:34). At (12:38) it's Around the Grounds, breaking down Ryan Fox's incredible Open Championship victory, with Lynchy detailing just how well Foxy managed the pressure over the final six holes (15:13). At (21:20) Lynchy reflects on his years alongside Ryan Fox on the PGA Tour of Australasia, the pair coming through and battling it out on tour at similar times and playing plenty of rounds together. At (25:05) the guys touch on the other strong performances from our Aussies and Kiwis, including a special tournament for Lucas Herbert. At (29:54) they get into the controversial ruling and Bryson's two-shot penalty, before finding out how Sammy and Lynchy's draft selections went — and who has to cop another special challenge (40:54). At (44:19) the guys break down the major aggregate scores, and at (46:54) it's time for The Scramble with quick news from around the golfing world, focusing on the Asian Tour severing ties with LIV. Lynchy gives a great insight into what it actually means for Australians and Kiwis trying to make it on the biggest tours in the world, and how recent changes have made that road even harder. At (53:18) it's time for this week's draft, before heading into Gimme Or Putt That (56:22). At (1:05:06) there might just be a Mulligan Of The Year contender, and at (1:06:46) the guys preview our upcoming bonus episode with special guest Aaron Baddeley, bringing you his Course Language Confessional — all from a WGC event at Doral, with Tiger in the group behind. All thanks to Callaway.

It's time for our special Episode 51, the preview of The Open Championship. Sammy kicks things off rounding up his golf for the week with a round at Lonsdale Links, while Lynchy shares a couple of under-par rounds of his own. At (10:00) there's a big announcement — thanks to our friends at Callaway, we're giving away a dozen July Major Series Chrome Tour golf balls. Lynchy then delivers his All In The Tips for the week and, with it being Open week, the topic is bunkers (11:31). At (15:31) it's Around the Grounds, covering off the Evian Championship and the Scottish Open. At (26:42) it's time for the main event — our preview of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. The guys chat through what makes the course so special, the security ready to deal with any patrons behaving poorly, and the legacy on the line for the players this week (38:18). At (46:30) the guys touch on some interesting thoughts about Bryson courtesy of Nick Faldo, before Lynchy breaks down who he thinks Royal Birkdale will suit (49:56), and they run through the big contingent of Australians teeing it up this week (53:09). At (56:01) it's time for The Draft as the guys make their picks for the week, before The Scramble sees them rattle through some Gimme or Putt That questions. We then finish with a listener Course Language Confessional (1:21:26). All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the milestone Episode 50 catching up on their golf during the week — Sammy braving a wet day down at The National and Lynchy indoors, getting into how off-course golf has made the game so much more accessible in recent years. At (8:54) it's straight into All In The Tips — with the pod dropping on Thursdays, the guys want to get you ready for your weekend hit, and Lynchy delivers a great tip on club face alignment. At (13:57) it's Around the Grounds, opening with Chris Gotterup's win at the John Deere Classic. At (20:51) the guys preview the Evian Championship this weekend, before turning to the Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club (26:46), where Sammy and Lynchy get into what makes links golf so special. At (34:55) it's school picks time as the guys select their winners for the Evian and Scottish Open, before getting into The Scramble with more weekly golf news. Then it's the debut of a brand new segment — Gimme or Putt That (46:02). At (54:34) the guys read out a listener question from one of our friends at Yarra Bend, which leads Lynchy into some great advice on the different mindset required when you're 100 metres out from the fairway compared to 140 metres out from the trees. All thanks to Callaway.

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In Episode 49 of Course Language, all thanks to Callaway, while we wait for a Monday finish at the Travelers Championship, the guys get straight into Around the Grounds, opening with Haeran Ryu taking out the KPMG Women's PGA Championship (2:53). At (11:04) the conversation turns to the Italian Open, with Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra claiming the title on the DP World Tour. At (12:15) Sammy plays Lynchy a clip of Bryson DeChambeau and Pablo Larrazábal — two players at very different points in their careers but both feeling the unique struggles of professional golf. Lynchy opens up on what it's actually like dealing with pressure out on tour. At (20:11) it's time for The Scramble, with Lynchy priming us on the changes coming to the PGA Tour from 2028 and what it all looks like from an Australian golfer's point of view. At (33:40) Sammy throws up 10 golf etiquette faux pas for Lynchy to blind rank. At (39:04) we finish with a Course Language Confessional, thanks to one of our listeners. All thanks to Callaway.

It's time for our US Open Mega Review as the guys get stuck into the results and talking points, with Wyndham Clark taking out the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills. At (3:40) Lynchy breaks down how Wyndham got the job done in tough conditions, enduring the New York crowd (5:00). The guys discuss Sam Burns' chances (16:17) before getting into how the course played through the week — the poa greens, the slopes and the demands of the layout (18:16) — and just how crucial the caddies were around this place (21:52). At (24:37) we hear from the pros on what an 18 handicapper would realistically shoot around Shinnecock, and Lynchy runs through a remarkable list of players with the same or fewer majors than Wyndham (31:48). At (32:30) the guys touch on other notable performances, including Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns (34:32), Tom Kim (36:30) and Keith Mitchell's impressive four rounds of 70 (38:44). At (49:13) they turn to the disappointing showings from our Aussies, the LIV players continuing to miss cuts (50:23), and yet another rock-solid US Open performance from Xander (52:42). At (55:14) the guys chat through some of the feel good moments from the week. At (59:14) All In The Tips returns — after a windy US Open, Sammy asks Lynchy for the best way to play in the wind, and there's time for a quick Mulligan for a reporter who wasn't quite sure where the US Open was being played this week (1:03:09). At (1:03:51) the guys cover the latest news on the golf ball rollback, before finishing with a Course Language Confessional as Sammy dobs in one of his mates (1:08:41). All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show touching on some golf during the week, with Sammy fresh off a round at Yarra Yarra and Lynchy getting into the recent changes made to the course thanks to Tom Doak. At (7:59) there's big news to break down, with the Australian Open heading to Peninsula Kingswood in 2027, 2029 and 2030. Lynchy runs through the routing of the composite course, utilising PK's North and South layouts. At (17:32) it's Around the Grounds, opening with Bud Cauley taking out the Canadian Open, with a quick Mulligan thrown in courtesy of Wyndham Clark (19:01). At (22:53) the guys get into their preview of the 126th US Open, to be played at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. At (46:13) it's time for another Scramble as Lynchy asks Sammy — should past US Open champions like our own Geoff Ogilvy have to qualify, or should they receive a special exemption like they do at The Masters and The Open? At (53:10) the guys are joined by special guest, Dr Tina Maio, Adam Scott's longtime osteopath, to chat about Scotty's incredible feat of playing his 100th consecutive major this week. Tina discusses what goes into maintaining the body to keep performing at the highest level for so long, what it takes for players to stay in good working order over gruelling weeks like the US Open, what makes Adam Scott so different, and his chances at Shinnecock this week. At (1:15:37) Lynchy closes us out with another confessional from his recent golf trip. Proudly supported by Callaway. Special thanks to Dr Tina Maio — Coburg Osteo. Book in to see Tina and the team at https://www.coburgosteo.com.au

Sammy and Lynchy get straight into it, breaking down Nelly Korda's victory at the US Women's Open and what it takes to get the job done at Riviera — a course that demands creativity and the ability to shape the ball both ways. At (15:51) the guys provide a quick LIV Golf update before heading into Around the Grounds at (23:09), covering the US Women's Open in full before turning to the Memorial Tournament (27:10). At (30:02) the conversation turns to Scottie Scheffler and his attitude on the course right now — the guys give their take. At (34:56) the DP World Tour gets some attention with plenty of Aussies in the mix, followed by the LIV Golf results (36:22). At (39:05) it's time for The Scramble as Lynchy puts a great one to Sammy — would you rather make a hole in one or reach single figures? At (45:05) it's Course Language Confessional time. All thanks to Callaway.

Sammy kicks off the show checking in with Lynchy on the final chapter of his golf trip, and Sammy updates us on his own Saturday comp round back home. At (10:07) the guys touch on the new MiScore app and how it could genuinely help your golf game, before at (16:47) turning their attention to Golf Australia's latest mission statement — Sammy and Lynchy each give their take and throw out some team format ideas to make the game more fun and accessible. At (28:07) it's Around the Grounds, opening with exciting news for Australian golf as Travis Smyth earns a last minute inclusion into LIV Golf Korea over the weekend. The guys then head to the PGA Tour with Russ Henley taking the win, before Sammy puts the question to Lynchy at (34:55) — where has Cam Davis been? At (42:44) the conversation turns to the upcoming Women's US Open at Riviera, a rare major played on Kikuyu grass, with Lynchy breaking down what that actually means for the players and how it changes the challenge. At (50:37) The Scramble returns with Sammy asking Lynchy whether Australia's best golf courses should open up a ballot system allowing everyday golfers to play twice a year. At (53:46) it's time for Mulligans, with Aaron Rai signing a baby stealing the spotlight — and the Dad copping the mulligan. Lynchy then closes out the show at (56:43) with one final confessional from his golf trip away. All thanks to Callaway.

Lynchy is back for week two of the holiday wrap, bringing us up to speed on more incredible golf across the UK and Ireland — and yes, it's jealousy-inducing. At (21:30) Sammy brings the latest LIV news before turning his attention to Lynchy at (24:12) with some pointed questions around the potential golf ball rollback, after PGA Tour players were handed a survey on the topic during the week. At (32:47) it's Around the Grounds covering the weekend's tournament action, before heading into The Scramble at (36:33) — both guys reveal their top 5 golf courses they have ever played. With Lynchy fresh off one of the great golf trips, there are a few new entries on his list that might surprise you. All thanks to Callaway.

Lynchy is joined by 4-time Olympian Anabelle Smith for a Quick 9 — nine questions to get to know her golf journey. Anabelle is part of the special Callaway family and in this chat she opens up about why she has fallen in love with the game. All thanks to Callaway.

Lynchy joins the show live from St Andrews, during one of the great golf trips, having played some of the finest courses in the area over the past week — highlighted by an incredible day out on The Old Course. At (22:28) it's Around the Grounds with plenty to get through following a big week in golf, focusing on Aaron Rai's victory at the PGA Championship. At (42:24) the guys touch on the wave of negative commentary from players regarding the golf course set up at this year's PGA Championship, before getting into the pace of play drama that overshadowed parts of the week (51:32). At (54:31) All In The Tips returns with Sammy putting a question to Lynchy — Aaron Rai is not the longest hitter in the game, so how does he get it done against the bombers in the game? At (58:51) Lynchy is ready to deliver his first Course Language Confessional of the trip, straight from the home of golf. All thanks to Callaway.