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Sophie and Hooky recap tje weekend in international golf, and chase the latest on the LIV Golf League as it battles to re-emerge from bankruptcy. The co-hosts discuss the minimum number of A Grade drawcard players the Adelaide public could stomach if LIV made its way to Kooyonga in 2027. Also on the agenda: India Championship, Macao Open and slow play solutions on the LPGA.

Leading SA professional Lachy Barker joins us for this episode which focusses in on the Players Series tournament played at Willunga from Thursday. Barker describes the small advantages of playing a pro event on a course he grew up on, how he feels his game is tracking in the lead up to his home event, and his popularity amongst the field looking for cheap accommodation at is family home just minutes from the venue. Lachy sticks around for Mount Rushmore and Who Am I? As always thanks to RSAYS and Mistral https://www.rsays.com.au/ https://mistral.com.au/

This episode features all the latest insight into LIV Golf and the likelihood it returns to Adelaide in 2027. Sophie and Hooky discuss the player exodus, BC Partners' curious history with bankrupt businesses, and the growing sense the SA government has lost all faith in the LIV 2.0 model. The pair also discuss the uncomfortable news on Keegan Bradley and his poor temper, and cover off the winners and losers in a massive weekend of pro golf.

Sophie and Hooky cover the diverse range of stories in SA golf this week, beginning with a partial amputation to the left ring finger of leading SA pro Wade Ormsby. He revealed the injury on social media after getting it caught while hitching a trailer. The show also covers the SA country championships, the top performers at the Tasmanian Amateur and the Jack Newton Junior Invitational, before covering off on a few regional course upgrades and finishing with Mount Rushmore and Who Am I. As usual a big thanks to our partners RSAYS and Mistral. www.rsays.com.au www.mistral.com.au

Hooky chats with Raf Jose of Future Golf

This episode shoots across the city and around the globe as we focus on the winners of local, national and international tournaments featuring our fellow South Australians. Locally, the Glenelg and Kooyonga Club Championships feature alongside the final year-long Vardon Trophy results. Nationally, our friend Matt McDonald performed creditably in his first Senior Australian Open, while Caitlin Pierce, Jack Buchanan, Jack Thompson and Wade Orsmby were all teeing it up on the professional tour circuit. Mt Rushmore identifies the best 13th holes in SA, and Sophie stumps Hooky again in Who Am I. Thanks as always to the Royal SA Yacht Squadron and Mistral. www.rsays.com.au www.mistral.com.au

This bonus episode hones in on the Presidents Cup, the most lopsided two horse race in world sport. Hooky and Soph assess the week, attempt to work out how the Internationals let such a golden opportunity slip, and ponder the chances of the US regaining the Ryder Cup on European soil next year.

This regular episode shares some senior golf news, recaps Wade Ormsby's superb week in Taiwan and Matt Fitzpatrick's dominant French Open win. LIV is back in the headlines after Australia's Cam Smith was incredibly non-committal around remaining with the 2.0 version of the league. A chat about the structure of the Vardon and pennant seasons ensued, before we wheeled in to the regular segments: Who am I and Mount Rushmore Our thanks to Mistral https://mistral.com.au/ and RSAYS https://www.rsays.com.au/

Sophie guides us through the details of the Presidents Cup, where an American team faces off against an International team in match play format. It's historically been dominated by the Americans and the 2022 arrival of LIV Golf decimated the Internationals, ensuring the gap between the two squads has only grown wider. But anything can happen in match play. All you need to know about the Presidents Cup is right here. And as an added bonus we shine a spotlight on Regency Park Golf Course in Adelaide north west suburbs.

Chapters 00:00 Local Golf Tournaments and Performances03:10 Notable Players and Performances15:00 Hole-in-One and Epsom Tour21:39 The President's Cup and Captain's Picks24:16 Golf Events and Player Performances26:19 Mt Rushmore 11th holes41:42 The Game of 'Who Am I'

After opening the discussion last week around which golf club is the top tier two venue in the state, Legends Tour rookie Matt McDonald joined us to share his thoughts on the best places to play around Adelaide on a budget. Matt Gave his opinion on the best, the chasing pack, and which club is poised to make a run for the "title". Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tier Two Clubs01:09 Matt McDonald's Background and Golf Career01:50 Long Drive and Golfing Achievements02:16 Golfing Skills and Techniques03:31 Training and Physical Conditioning for Golf05:10 Discussion on Golf Courses in Adelaide07:36 Top Tier Two Golf Courses in Adelaide08:34 Golf Course Features and Conditions10:57 Mount Osmond and The Vines Golf Courses14:00 Flagstaff Hill Golf Club16:55 Mount Compass and Lady Bay Golf Clubs17:48 Closing Remarks and Humorous Exchange As always we're grateful to the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron for their partnership with us. www.rsays.com.au

Back to business in this episode where we discuss the latest achievements of two of SA's best amateur players: Millie Whinney has won another Vardon title, this time At Kooyonga, and Sophie breaks the news she is pursuing a professional career. She'll tee it up at WPGA Q school in December.And Mali (no not the Premier) Marshall took out the men's trophy, where he'll face the cream of Amateur talent from around the nation at The Grange Golf Club starting Tuesday morning.And our regular segments follow: Mt Rushmore, tis time we're looking at 10th holesWho Am I - Hooky is asking the questions, Sophie is sweating profusely. As always a big thanks to our friends at Royal SA Yacht Squadron. Thinking of trying sailing but never knew how, give the Squadron a call and you'll get a free trial run. www.rsays.com.au

Sophie reviews an incredible Solheim Cup with Europe emerging victorious in a thriller. Sophie identifies why Europe won, why the US lost and who stood tallest for both teams. Chapters 00:00 The Solheim Cup: A Thrilling Showdown02:15 The Impact of Putting and Course Conditions03:20 Team Chemistry and Unity04:18 The Role of Captains and Player Performance13:16 Controversies and Sideline Stories30:25 Rookie Performances and the Future of Women's GolfAs always a big thanks to our partners the Royal SA Yacht Squadron. www.rsays.com.au

This episode begins with a wrap on the latest in local golf across South Australia. Hooky and Soph highlight the performance of seniors Phil Chapman (Aston Hills) and Christine Trimmer (The Vines) at the SA Senior Order of Merit event in Naracoorte last week. Hooky identifies a phenom on the rise in the Riverland. Sophie has the ball in hand for Who Am I And Soph take us through the ultimate Solheim Cup preview. Our podcast is brought to you by our friends at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.

In this episode we traverse the globe as Sophie takes us on a fast-paced ride across the professional tours. For South Australian fans, we break down how Jack Buchanan and Caitlin Pierce are tracking as the DP World and Epson seasons both draw to a finale. And we discuss the ongoing concern around LIV Golf's future, and reveal the angst amongst fans who pre-purchased their 2027 tickets during the 2026 event. Have they done their cash? If so it will be another major headache for the SA government.