Free Drop

10-time PGA Tour winner David Frost joins the show to chat about his trophy-laden career which has spanned more than 30 years, working with David Leadbetter and Bob Rotella, the most common mistakes he sees amateurs make and loads more. Thanks a ton to David for the time!

SA golfing legend Dale Hayes joins the Free Drop podcast once again to wrap up our awesome conversation. Round 2 will see us dive into the years after his playing days - commentary, his SA Sports Hall of Fame induction and his tremendous support of the South African Disabled Golf Association.

Dylan Naidoo joins the podcast to chat about the success he enjoyed as an amateur: From winning the SA Boys U/17 and U/19 titles to winning a Sunshine Big Easy event as an amateur and representing South Africa at the Eisenhower Trophy. Dylan reflects on being chased down by Joaquin Niemann at the Junior World Cup of Golf (listen out for Dylan’s on point Chilean accent😂), the biggest takeaways from his rookie season on the Sunshine Tour and a whole lot more. This was a fun one. Thanks to Dylan for the time!

Ian Kennedy joins the pod to chat about everything from playing Stephan League golf (now called Premier League) for King David Mowbray Golf Club at just 13-years-old and dismissing Jacques Kallis on two occasions to four amazing college golf years in the States and a budding career derailed by injury. This was a ton of fun - thanks to Ian for the time.

South African golfing great Dale Hayes joins Free Drop Live to discuss becoming the youngest winner in European Tour history, retiring from the game at just 29 and why, nearly 40 years later he remains an icon in South African golf.

Sunshine Tour player Luke Jerling joins the pod to discuss his very unique golf journey. From the highs of representing South Africa as a junior and winning a college event in his Freshman year to the lows of the driver yips - Luke is incredibly candid throughout. He reflects on the pivotal role that coach Graeme Whale played in righting the ship and renewing his confidence in his ability. Now three years into his career on the Sunshine Tour, Luke is eyeing that maiden victory. Enjoy and thanks so much to Luke for the time!

In part 2 of our chat, Garrick opens up about the depths he once sank to mentally and how the experience has made him incredibly grateful for all he has achieved since. We talk his three victories thus far as a pro and a ton more. If you’re a fan of Free Drop, please give us a follow on Facebook @freedropblog or on instagram @freedrop_podcast. And thank you for your support - it means the world!

Sunshine Tour Rookie Of The Year Garrick Higgo joins the pod to discuss his glittering amateur career and reflect on his superb rookie season on the Sunshine Tour and a lot more. Thanks to Garrick for the time!

Columbus State University’s Cole Cruickshank joins the pod to chat about the unique experience that is a day at Augusta National Golf Club. Thanks to Cole for the time.

Craig Stirton chats with former GolfRSA National Squad member Luca Filippi about his journey from junior golf all the way to the Sunshine Tour. Luca also reflects on his experiences of the 2017 Junior Presidents Cup and shooting 61 a mind-boggling 3 times in his life. Thanks a ton to Luca for the time.