Full Program Golf Podcast

This week we're recapping the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills, and Stevie brings a unique perspective after spending Friday on the ground at one of America's most iconic golf courses.

We go beyond the TV coverage to discuss what Shinnecock is really like - from the dramatic undulations that simply don't translate on screen, to the conditioning of the course, the atmosphere around the property, the clubhouse, food, merchandise tent, and everything that makes attending a major championship so special.

Of course, we also break down Wyndham Clark's impressive victory as he claimed his second major championship. We discuss whether the criticism and lack of support from some fans was justified, whether the final-round leaderboard lived up to expectations, and what this victory means for Clark's place in the game.

If you love major championship golf, iconic courses, and behind-the-scenes insights from one of the biggest weeks in the golfing calendar, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Welcome back to Episode #36 of the podcast!

This week we're breaking down all the biggest stories from the world of golf, starting with the Memorial Tournament. We discuss J.T. Poston's impressive victory, highlighted by a superb second-round 65 that put him firmly in control of the tournament. We also look at another strong finish from Alex Fitzpatrick, debate whether the leaderboard lived up to the stature of the event, and discuss why a winning score around -12 feels just about right for a championship test.

We also head to Spain to recap LIV Golf Valderrama, where Tyrrell Hatton claimed the title and Jon Rahm continued his remarkable run of form with yet another runner-up finish. We also discuss Scott O'Neil's recent CNN interview and what it could mean for LIV Golf moving forward.

With the US Open just around the corner, it's prediction season. We make our picks, discuss potential contenders, and reveal our US Open merchandise shopping list.

Elsewhere, Josh ranks his Top 10 golf courses in London, and we revisit the reaction to our recent private golf clubs list that generated plenty of discussion.

Finally, we're back on the Costa del Sol, sharing our experiences at Los Naranjos, Chaparral, La Cala Asia, La Quinta, and Rio Real, along with some of the sights, sounds, and atmosphere that make the region one of Europe's most popular golf destinations.

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Episode 35 of the Full Program Golf Podcast - and there’s plenty to get into after a packed Bank Holiday weekend.

We kick things off with a catch up on the last couple of weeks in professional golf, including the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. We discuss the course setup, Aaron Rai’s huge win, whether he’s now a genuine Ryder Cup contender, and our thoughts on the continued changes to the PGA Championship format and identity.

We also touch on the CJ Cup, LIV Golf, and some of the other big talking points from across the golf world.

Then it’s time for another edition of Play 3, Cut 5 - this week focused on US Open venues. From Shinnecock Hills Golf Club to Oakmont Country Club, Pinehurst No. 2 to Pebble Beach Golf Links - which iconic venues survive the cut?

We also debate a brutal golf hypothetical: if you could play every course in the world’s Top 100 exactly once, but never again… would you take the deal?

Plus, we rank four of the UK’s most exclusive golf clubs: The Wisley, Queenwood Golf Club, Beaverbrook Golf Club, and Loch Lomond Golf Club.

To finish, we each build the ultimate 3-day UK golf trip. Josh heads north with an Inverness itinerary featuring Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Castle Stuart Golf Links, Old Petty Golf Club and Nairn Golf Club, while Stevie makes the case for England’s southwest with Saunton Golf Club and Royal North Devon Golf Club.

Episode 34 of the Full Program Golf Podcast is here!

This week, we sit down with Alex Wright - better known to many as The Surrey Golfer on social media. Alongside creating some of the best golf photography content in the UK, Alex also works as Assistant Secretary at the highly regarded West Sussex Golf Club.

Having played a huge amount of top-class golf around the UK, Alex joins us to chat through his recent travels down England’s south-east coast, the courses that stood out and the hidden gems golfers should have on their radar.

For his ultimate golf destination, we head to the Costa del Sol, with stories from Valderrama, notes on the underrated Santana Golf Club and a few off-course tips and tricks thrown in along the way.

As ever, we also cover some of the biggest talking points from the professional tours over the past week.

Episode 33 of the Full Program Golf Podcast is a big one.

Josh takes us back to his 2019 trip to what might just be the greatest golf destination on the planet - Bandon Dunes - and we dive all the way in. With five world-class 18-hole courses and two unforgettable par-3 layouts, this place is bucket-list territory for any serious golfer. Three of the main courses sit comfortably inside the world’s top 100, and we break them all down one by one. Expect honest course rankings, logo rankings (yes, it matters), and a real look at what it’s like to take on a full Bandon trip - including the things no one tells you, plus plenty of tips and tricks if you’re thinking of going.

Before we head to the Oregon coast, we also cover a truly special moment in New Orleans, as the Fitzpatrick brothers secured a historic win. With our strong ties back to Sheffield, this one hit a little differently.

Episode 32 of the Full Program Golf Podcast kicks off with a recap of Matthew Fitzpatrick’s playoff win at Hilton Head, and a look at how he’s quietly building one of the most impressive resumes in European golf.

We then dive into the mailbag, starting with how to design the perfect 4-day golf trip for under £1,500 per person - and where you simply can’t afford to compromise. We also explore what truly separates a good golf trip from an unforgettable one, along with the biggest mistakes golfers make when planning.

The conversation broadens as we debate the best overall golf destination in the world right now, make our picks for the remaining majors (including a couple of dark horses), and reimagine The Open rota - discussing which course we’d add and what makes a venue truly iconic.

We wrap things up by defining the perfect lads golf trip, where the off-course matters just as much as the golf, and sharing the destinations sitting firmly at the top of our bucket lists.

Welcome back to the Full Program Golf Podcast. Episode 31 takes a deep dive into an unforgettable week at Augusta, breaking down all the biggest moments and storylines from the Masters.

We start with Rory McIlroy finally getting it done and what that win means for his legacy, before turning to Justin Rose, who produced four rounds under par but still fell just short. There was plenty of drama along the way, including Sergio Garcia’s tee box meltdown, while players like Fleetwood, Reed and Li all faded when it mattered most. We also look at the disappointing performances from Rahm and Bryson, alongside the broader struggles from LIV players, with Hatton the only one finishing inside the top 30, and try to make sense of where it went wrong.

Beyond the leaderboard, we get into some of the bigger questions around the week, including whether Augusta National truly is the best tournament course in the world. We also discuss what the perfect viewing strategy would be if you had a ticket, which single shot you would choose to hit on the entire course, and what your ideal Masters pro shop shopping list would look like.

There are plenty of other talking points covered too, from Fred Ridley being a seriously good golfer, to a mixed bag in our betting review. We also break down Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable bogey-free weekend, the first time it has ever been done at the Masters, and Shane Lowry adding yet another hole-in-one to his growing collection on some of the game’s most iconic par threes.

If you enjoy golf, major championship drama and honest discussion, this is one you won’t want to miss. Be sure to like, subscribe and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Episode 30 of The Full Program Golf Podcast is here - and it’s a big one.

On the eve of the greatest tournament in golf, we lock in our final picks for The Masters and break down who we think will be slipping on the Green Jacket come Sunday.

We then dive into Josh’s recent adventure along the wild west coast of Ireland, where he took on some of the most remote and rewarding links in the world. From the towering dunes of Carne to the raw beauty of Enniscrone, this is rugged, untamed golf at its finest - true bucket list territory. The trip also included a stop at Trump Doonbeg, sparking a comparison with our recent visit to Turnberry. Josh rounds out the Irish recap with insights from past rounds at Tralee and Ballybunion - two more heavyweights that live up to the hype.

To close the episode, Stevie brings things back home with a hidden gem in Sevenoaks - Knole Park. Set within a stunning 1,000-acre medieval deer park, it’s a unique and beautiful course that perfectly caps off a globe-spanning golf conversation.

Masters picks, world-class links, and a touch of hidden local magic - this is one you won’t want to miss.

Episode 29 - Full Program Golf Podcast

A quick check-in episode this week as we run through the biggest stories in golf.

We start with the latest Tiger Woods car crash - his fourth major incident - and share our thoughts on what happened, why we’re grateful no one was hurt, and how this latest episode impacts his legacy and public image.

Then it’s on to a brilliant week on both sides of the pond, with two standout winners and familiar faces from Full Swing. Alex Fitzpatrick claims his maiden DP World Tour title on a devilishly tough track in India, stepping out of the shadow of his brother Matt in a huge breakthrough moment.

Over on the PGA Tour, Gary Woodland completes an incredible comeback story, securing his first win since his well-documented brain injury struggles. A dominant performance and already one of the most popular victories of the year.

Plenty to unpack!

Episode 28 of the Full Program Golf Podcast and Josh is back on deck this week. We get into our recent trip up to Ayrshire - and to be honest, the golf was class, but the weather did its absolute best to ruin us.

We battled our way around Dundonald Links, Turnberry’s King Robert the Bruce, and the Ailsa - which, even in pretty horrendous conditions, was still a proper standout and easy to see why it’s ranked inside the top 20 in the world. We also took on Western Gailes in some serious wind and rain, while Josh looks back on his previous round at Prestwick - a course that definitely divides opinion. On the way back down south, there was a stop off at Hillside and we compared this to Ayrshire's best.

Before all that, we chat through what’s been going on in the pro game. We get into The Players, Cam Young getting it done, and Matthew Fitzpatrick winning the Valspar after that near miss at Sawgrass. We also touch on LIV’s event at Steyn City, which looked like a big success.

To finish, we have a quick look ahead to The Masters and what we’re expecting heading into the biggest week in golf.