Course Language

In the latest episode of Course Language, all thanks to Callaway, the guys get into the WA Open completed on Sunday, with our Callaway family member James Marchesani claiming a long-awaited win (4:20). They then turn to the DP World India Championship, where Eugenio Chacarra took out the victory, including a great second place from our man Daniel Hillier (12:03).

At (20:38) the guys reveal the unwritten rules of a golf trip, before sharing some very exciting news that involves our special listeners. At (33:27) we introduce the newest member of the team, as Luke Rocca — from the Reserve Drivers Podcast an...

In the latest episode of Course Language, all thanks to Callaway, Sammy kicks off chatting about his media day round at Kingston Heath in readiness for the Australian Open — and after wiping the hole on 15, leaving four in the bunker, Lynchy delivers an All In The Tips to help you escape a deep sandbelt bunker (3:57).

At (6:25) we introduce our special guest for the week, Antonia Beggs, Head of the Australian Open and GM of Major Events & Operations. At (7:34) Antonia explains how she ended up in the game of golf, her early days working as secretary to the Eu...

In a brand new episode of Course Language, thanks to Callaway, the guys recap their week commentating alongside each other at the Australian Seniors Open, with a real feel-good story behind the winner. Sammy then chats about his wet day on course at Cheltenham, which leads into an All In The Tips from Lynchy on how to play in wet weather (5:20). At (12:25) Lynchy gives Sammy some tips for Kingston Heath ahead of the upcoming Aus Open Media Day, and what separates Kingston Heath from Royal Melbourne.

At (15:11) it's Around the Grounds, kicking off with Tom Kim's emotional...

In a brand new episode of Course Language, thanks to Callaway, the guys touch on their upcoming commentary together this weekend for the Australian Seniors Open, before Sammy brings an etiquette-themed All In The Tips — why don't groups let faster groups play through on course like they used to (5:52)?

At (12:17) the guys recap what was an amazing Presidents Cup, and a brilliant effort by the Internationals led by our own Geoff Ogilvy. At (26:51) they preview the upcoming Alfred Dunhill Links and what makes it such a special tournament, before Gimme or Putt That — Presidents Cup edition (31:00) — then finish...

In the latest episode of Course Language, thanks to Callaway, the guys begin chatting about Lynchy's easy 5-under round at Kingston Heath during the week, leading us into All In The Tips (4:04), where Lynchy gives some advice on how to get back to the present when a few bad shots hit and the mind starts to race.

At (9:33) we introduce our special guest for the week, Mike Clayton. At (12:00) Clayts shares his memories of the Presidents Cup, whether it should become a mixed event (14:53), his opinion of Adam Scott and how incredible it is that he's playing...

The guys kick off the show with Sammy touching on going to the NFL and Lynchy revealing he'll be hitting them at Kingston Heath this afternoon. At (5:14) we get right into All In The Tips — with the Presidents Cup coming up next week, Sammy asks Lynchy about the important considerations when playing foursomes or alternate shot with a friend, and how the intricacies of foursomes will be so crucial when the US and Internationals select their pairings (14:49).

At (18:22) the guys discuss the upcoming BMW Championship at Wentworth, before touching on news out of the PGA Tour this we...

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 li...

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 th...

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 th...

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 ti...

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 mo...

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...

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, op...

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 wi...

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 to...

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 th...

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...

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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 dea...

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 hand...

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...

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...

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 ea...

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 fres...

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 pa...

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show wishing all the mums a happy Mother's Day before turning attention to Ryan's upcoming golf trip to Scotland and Ireland, with a new Callaway toy along for the ride.

At (9:48) the big news at home takes centre stage — North Adelaide confirmed as the host of the Australian Open from 2028 and beyond, with Sammy and Lynchy sharing their thoughts on what it means for the tournament. At (21:18) the guys deliver another LIV update as the story continues to evolve.

At (32:28) it's Around the Grounds and there's plenty to celebrate, wi...

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show with Sammy fresh off a great Thursday on the course, taking out the Stableford comp at Cheltenham.

At (16:47) the guys get into the news that has been brewing — LIV Golf having their funding cut at the end of 2026 and the cancellation of LIV New Orleans, breaking down what it all means for the future of professional golf.

At (35:44) the conversation shifts to Golf Digest's Top 100 Golf Courses in Australia, with Sammy putting the question to Lynchy — what actually makes a great golf course?

At (43:09) it's Around the...

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show recapping the round they shared during the week at Sammy's home club before diving into a big week in golf news.

At (4:55) the guys get into the PGA Tour cutting tournaments and staff connected to the Hawaii events, and at (8:25) they play and react to PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's surprisingly positive words about LIV Golf and what it could signal for the future of the game.

At (14:09) the conversation turns to Jim Furyk being named US Ryder Cup captain for 2027, with the guys revisiting memories of the...

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show with a chat about their weeks on the course, including Sammy agonisingly close to breaking par for 9 holes before it all unravelled with two holes to play.

At (9:35) the guys dive into the biggest golf story of the week — the rumour that LIV Golf could lose their funding at the end of 2026, and what that could mean for the game. At (25:50) they report that The Lakes in Sydney will host the Aussie PGA Championship the weekend before the Australian Open at Kingston Heath, before heading into Around the Grounds at (30:54).

Sammy and Lynchy get straight into it, breaking down Rory McIlroy's incredible victory and what it means for the game.

At (5:31) Sammy asks Lynchy to pinpoint Rory's signature shot of the week, before at (11:25) Lynchy turns the tables — just how many majors does Rory win before his career is done? At (18:26) the guys reflect on how special it will be to see Rory back at the Aussie Open off the back of this win, before turning their attention to the players who had an unexpectedly tough week at Augusta National (19:14).

At (25:52) they break down Scottie Sc...

Sammy and Lynchy jump in for a special wrap of the Masters after the first two rounds and heading into moving day. Can Rory hang on and who could possibly catch him?

It's Masters week and the boys are fired up. Sammy and Lynchy kick things off sharing the moments and memories that come to mind when they think of Augusta National.

At (9:54) there's a brief Around the Grounds before the conversation turns exclusively to The Masters at (14:54), where Sammy and Lynchy break down some of the unique broadcast rules around the tournament — including the phrases you're simply not allowed to use.

At (21:42) the guys are joined by Dale Lynch, a multiple-time coach at Augusta having taken seven players through the gates over the years. Dale takes us...

One of the most beloved personalities in Australian golf joins Lynchy for a special Quick 9 — nine quickfire questions about Gowie's golfing life.

Paul Gow has seen it all in the game, and in this candid chat he opens up about his achievements, his confessions from life on Tour, and the one moment he'd rather forget — or as Gowie might put it, has a few regrets about. 

All thanks to Callaway. 

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show fresh off a day out at The National Pro-Am, recapping a great round alongside cricketer Glenn Maxwell and Tour player Josh Younger.

At (11:48) Lynchy provides some handy advice for Sammy on how to handle a misbehaving driver mid-round — something we've all been through.

At (16:30) the boys touch on Tiger's unfortunate news during the week before heading (23:00) into Around the Grounds to cover a big week in golf, highlighted by Gary Woodland's remarkable comeback story, claiming victory at the Houston Open.

At (28:16) get your pencils ready as Ly...

Sammy and Lynchy are back for another episode, kicking things off fresh off a brilliant day out at Yarra Bend for the PGA Associate Pro-Am.

At (12:28) Lynchy breaks down his experience getting fitted for new irons at the Callaway headquarters, explaining why getting properly fitted for your clubs can be a genuine game-changer — and why too many golfers skip this crucial step.

At (18:11) it's Around the Grounds, starting with Hannah Green's incredible third consecutive win taking out the WPGA Championship. The boys then turn their attention to the PGA Tour before touching on the LIV Go...

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show wrapping up their weeks on and off the course, with Sammy dialing in from a surprise location for this episode.

At (4:37), the lads break some big news as PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp unveils proposed changes to the structure and direction of the tour. The boys give their take on what it could mean for players, fans and the future of elite golf.

At (21:55), it’s Around The Grounds, covering a massive weekend highlighted by the Women’s Australian Open and the much-debated “5th major” — The Players Championship, where Came...

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the episode comparing notes from their week on the course, including a discussion on the difference between morning and afternoon golfers after Sammy has had some recent dawn tee times.

At (10:25), following the Melbourne F1 weekend, the boys chat through the news of McLaren entering the golf hardware space, and reflect on other big brands that have tried — and often failed — to break into golf equipment.

At (16:54), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with an incredible finish at the ISPS Handa Japan–Australasia Championship, where Travis Smyth prevailed on the sixth pl...

The lads open the show with an honest assessment of their own games after a tough week on course, before Lynchy raises a feel good point about how good a spot the game of golf is in right now. With more young people and more women taking up the game than ever before, the boys put their five cents in on what’s driven the growth over the past few years.

At (20:56), they discuss Tiger Woods being given a deadline to decide whether he’ll captain the US Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor in 2027.

At...

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show revisiting last week’s unexpectedly "Bag-Gate" — should Sammy have his name stitched on his new Quantum Tour bag? After posting the clip to Instagram, the takes came flooding in, even spilling onto SEN radio.

At (15:50), they dive into the news of Jon Rahm not being granted a conditional release by the DP World Tour and what it means moving forward.

At (26:08), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with the Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour. The boys highlight Adam Scott’s impressive 8-under finish to claim 4th place, and cred...