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  • Special: A Quick 9 With Paul Gow

    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. 

    11 min
  • Pro-Am with Glenn Maxwell, Tiger's Woes & Should Pros Share Live Whoop Data? | Episode 36

    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 Lynchy hands out his early picks to take out The Masters, kicking off the 9th of April. At (30:41) the guys then turn their attention to the final PGA Tour of Australasia event at The National, wrapping up the Order of Merit.

    At (43:26) a listener question lands involving a hole in one — and much like last week, the debate is whether this one actually counts. At (46:19) it's time for The Scramble, as Lynchy poses an interesting one to Sammy — with Whoop becoming increasingly prevalent in golf, would he be comfortable sharing his Whoop data coming down the stretch in a tournament?

    This episode is proudly supported by Callaway.

    56 min
  • Lynchy Fitted By Callaway, Hannah's Hat-Trick & An Emotional Bryson | Episode 35

    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 Golf Series, where an emotional Bryson DeChambeau claimed victory at LIV South Africa.

    At (32:52) it's time for The Scramble, as Sammy puts a big question to Lynchy — should any other majors follow Augusta's lead and be held at the same course every year? The guys dig into it before a listener Scramble question comes in that has Sammy and Lynchy, for once, in complete agreement at (41:45).

    All thanks to Callaway.

    51 min
  • Players Championship, Women’s Aus Open Wrap & PGA Tour Shake-Up | Episode 34

    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 Cameron Young claimed a huge victory.

    At (36:34), the focus shifts closer to home with a breakdown of Will Florimo’s impressive win at the Heritage Classic, before the episode wraps with a Course Language Confessional — this time a special anonymous write-in from one of our listeners (41:02).

    Proudly presented by Callaway.

    46 min
  • McLaren's Golf Ambitions, Playoff Drama & Tips For Playing In The Rain | Episode 33

    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 playoff hole against Jack Thompson. The guys then head to the PGA Tour, where Akshay Bhatia claimed a special win at Bay Hill in another playoff over Daniel Berger (30:48), before touching on Jon Rahm’s win at LIV Golf Hong Kong (36:30).

    At (43:00), All In The Tips returns after Kelsey Bennett’s win in tough conditions, with Sammy asking Lynchy for a pro tip on how to keep playing well when the weather turns nasty — plus Lynchy shares a bonus putting drill.

    At (47:13), The Scramble raises a rules debate: Should it be mandatory to look for your original ball first before claiming your provisional ball is in play?

    At (54:56), Geelong legend and three-time premiership player Tom Hawkins jumps in with three quick Course Language Confessionals from his home track, Barwon Heads.

    The episode wraps with a preview of the upcoming Heritage Classic on the PGA Tour of Australasia (56:46), before revisiting bag-gate at (1:04:51) — as the lads run through more things the average club golfer does that the pros never would… with Sammy once again in the firing line.

    Proudly presented by Callaway.

    1 hr 10 min
  • The Golf Boom, Father/Son Golfing Greats & Mitch Lewis Plays A Quick 9 | Episode 32

    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 (27:30), with John Daly II set to play his first big event at the Puerto Rico Open, the conversation shifts to the greatest father/son duos in golf history.

    At (29:50), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with Daniel Hillier winning his home NZ Open, holding off Lucas Herbert who also nabbed a spot at The Open.

    At (48:08), the guys preview the upcoming ISPS Handa Japan–Australasia Championship at Royal Auckland Golf Club.

    Then at (52:43), The Course Language Confessional returns — sparked by the father/son chat, with a story involving Bill Haas and Lynchy reflecting on a night out after his 2011 FedEx Cup win, plus a mini confessional from Sammy as “bag-gate” continues to follow him around.

    Finally, at (58:23), one of the AFL’s best forwards — and arguably its best golfer — Mitch Lewis joins the show for a Quick 9.

    Proudly presented by Callaway.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Name On Golf Bag Banter, No Release for Jon Rahm & Special Guest, Dylan Alcott | Episode 31

    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 credit the work of Tina Maio and Coburg Osteo for helping maintain his elite ball speed.

    Closer to home at (34:05), they review the NZ PGA Championship and what it means for the region.

    At (46:41), Sammy throws up this week’s Scramble question: should golfers who aren’t scratch (or better) be coached in AimPoint green reading?

    Then at (56:55), the lads are joined by special guest — 15-time Grand Slam champion, passionate golfer and fellow Callaway ambassador Dylan Alcott — to chat about his golfing journey and play a Quick 9.

    All thanks to Callaway.

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 30 - LIV Adelaide Review & Should There Be A State Of Origin For Aussie Golf?

    Sammy and Lynchy kick things off with a recap of Sammy’s trip to Tasmania, playing 7 Mile Beach and Tasmania Golf Club, and why Tassie continues to deliver some of the best golf and travel experiences in the country. That leads to an important debate at (9:55) — should Sammy as an amateur have his name embroidered on a new Quantum Tour bag? Lynchy shares the veiw from the pros. 

    At (13:44), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with Anthony Kim’s emotional and remarkable comeback win. At (24:49), the guys reflect on another huge LIV Adelaide, with the Ripper GC boys getting the job done and what the event means for Australian golf.

    The PGA Tour gets a run at (33:05) with the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, as Lynchy questions whether technology is making iconic courses too easy, before the boys touch on Min Woo Lee’s continued rise at (41:03). At (43:10), they discuss Gary Player’s denied request to play Augusta with his grandchildren.

    At (49:28), The Scramble asks: would you rather go to The Masters or the Super Bowl? Following AFL State of Origin weekend, Lynchy revisits the idea of a season-ending State of Origin concept in Aussie golf at (54:14). The episode wraps with a Course Language Confessional from Lynchy at (1:02:02) involving one of the best female golfers in the world.

    All thanks to Callaway.

    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 29 — Elvis Smylie Wins on LIV Debut & Should Golf Have A 5th Major?

    Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show with a quick check-in on their own golf games after another busy week.

    At (4:28), the guys deep dive into the big news out of LIV Golf, with confirmation that OWGR points will not be awarded ahead of the opening tournament in Riyadh.

    At (17:37), they unpack some eyebrow-raising comments from Brandel Chamblee, who believes The Players Championship should be recognised as golf’s fifth major.
    At (21:22), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with an incredible win on debut by Australia’s own Elvis Smylie on LIV Golf, holding off Jon Rahm down the stretch.
    At (31:57), the lads head back home to break down Declan O’Donovan’s brilliant victory at the Webex Players Series in Sydney.
    At (35:10), they wrap a massive weekend of golf across the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, before touching on crowd behaviour at the Waste Management Phoenix Open at (44:30).
    At (46:40), The Scramble is back, with Sammy putting Lynchy on the spot — should golf have a fifth major?

    All thanks to Callaway.

    51 min
  • Episode 28 — The Callaway Quantum Launch, Pace of Play & Conceding A Playoff

    Sammy and Lynchy kick things off by recapping a big week on the road, with Sammy up at Cobram Barooga for the PGA event broadcasting with SEN, and the lads also heading along to an epic night with Callaway for the launch of the new Quantum range at Morack Driving Range.

    At (7:13), the guys discuss Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley’s comments on pace of play and what it could mean for the game.

    At (14:00), they unpack Hideki Matsuyama’s comments questioning the idea of Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour.
    At (21:57), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with the Webex Players Series Murray River, played in honour of Jarrod Lyle.
    At (33:38), the lads touch on Justin Rose’s dominant win on the PGA Tour, before heading to the DP World Tour in Bahrain and breaking down a bizarre playoff at (36:45).
    At (42:14), The Scramble returns, with Lynchy putting Sammy on the spot — who’s more likely to win a major this year, Brooks Koepka or Justin Rose?
    At (46:56), a couple of hilarious Mulligans are handed out, before Sammy closes the show with a fresh Course Language Confessional that only just happened over the weekend at (48:22).

    Proudly brought to you by Callaway.

    53 min

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