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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 and Cheap Seats on Channel 10 — takes us through the Mulligans from this week in golf. To close out the show, the guys preview the upcoming Players Series South Australia at Willunga Golf Course (43:53).

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 European Ryder Cup Team (11:52), and what makes for such a good fan experience at golf tournaments. At (21:03) Antonia gets into what makes the Australian Open so special and how it’s viewed by players and fans alike, speaking to the incredible fan engagement at the 2025 Aus Open at Royal Melbourne and the importance of the golf course in getting players to Australia (24:47). At (33:19) she touches on the logistics of getting crowds to a smaller property like Kingston Heath compared to Royal Melbourne, before playing a Quick 9 at (37:34), answering nine rapid-fire questions about her golfing journey. At (43:43) the guys get into the golf news of the week following the WA PGA Championship, before heading into The Scramble, where Sammy asks Lynchy about the important considerations when you’re playing alongside someone who’s on a heater of a round (48:15). At (54:10) Sammy and Lynchy discuss the importance of junior golf programs, prompted by James Hartley’s amazing work at Cheltenham Golf Club. At (1:00:23) Sammy finishes us off with a Course Language Confessional from the Aus Open Media Day at Kingston Heath. All thanks to Callaway.

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 gold medal at the Asian Games to avoid military service, before chatting about the upcoming WA PGA Championship (25:08) and previewing the summer of Aussie golf (29:45). At (40:32) it's time for Gimme or Putt That, before finishing with a Course Language Confessional — this one from Sammy during his soaked round of golf during the week (51:45). All thanks to Callaway.

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 finishing with a Course Language Confessional (39:11). All thanks to Callaway.

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 his 12th Presidents Cup (17:49), and his thoughts on Medinah No. 3 (19:40). At (24:23) Clayts discusses how the Internationals can challenge the US side, the difference in how the US play in team events (31:01), and why we aren't seeing as many Aussie golfers at the top of the world rankings as we did in the 2000s (32:41). At (36:51) Mike gets into his latest course design projects including Royal Perth, and the impact technology has had on golf course design (47:14). At (53:20) Mike reflects on his legacy in Australian golf, how important Peter Thomson was as a mentor, and his hope of seeing the Australian Open played at more venues around the country, including one of his own designs, Seven Mile Beach (58:45). At (1:00:59) we finish with a classic Course Language Confessional from Clayts, before the guys wrap the show with their tips for the Presidents Cup (1:05:00). All thanks to Callaway.

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 week involving pathways for LIV players (19:33), and some Aussies to watch abroad including Austin Bautista and Hannah Reeves (25:12). At (25:47) Sammy asks Lynchy about the senior amateurs playing in the Asia Pacific Championship next month, before touching on the recent Solheim Cup (29:35). At (32:54) it's time for Gimme or Putt That, before finishing with Lynchy's Confessional from Barnbougle (37:29). All thanks to Callaway.

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 life into golf in Australia and the barriers people face when starting out in the game. At (43:00) Sammy breaks down the best songs to set your tempo throughout your round of golf. All thanks to Callaway.

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 the Tour Championship and Scottie Scheffler's incredible year — the guys ask the big question: did he have the best year on the PGA Tour, or does Wyndham Clark take the chocolates? They then discuss Min Woo Lee's form (21:01) and how Adam Scott keeps playing the best golf of his life (24:34). At (25:01) the guys touch on the return of the PGA Tour of Australasia with Josh Armstrong taking out the big win in PNG, before heading into The Scramble to break down the full teams for the Presidents Cup (28:20). At (42:06) the guys finish by touching on the Solheim Cup. All thanks to Callaway.

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 the impact of the recent LIV news and what it means for world golf and LIV's star players, before getting into Gimme or Putt That (33:44) and a Course Language Confessional email follow-up (44:29). All thanks to Callaway.

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 time for the LIV Draft, as Lynchy and Sammy take ten picks each from the pool of LIV players to stock the Sam Hargreaves and Ryan Lynch Tour. At (38:17) the guys blind rank the most important factors that make a day on the links a great one, then it's time for Gimme or Putt That (40:42). At (49:14) we finish with a Course Language Confessional from Duck Hook Golf and former Western Bulldogs player, Anthony Scott. All thanks to Callaway.

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 movies, before it's time for the new favourite segment, Gimme or Putt That (24:50). At (32:57) the guys briefly go Around the Grounds chatting FedEx Cup and Presidents Cup, before getting to one of the all-time Mulligans (38:19). At (43:38) we finish with a listener Course Language Confessional. All thanks to Callaway.

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 what it means to play for The Shield (14:21). At (17:09) Geoff chats about the importance of having in-form, experienced players like Ryan Fox and Adam Scott on the team, touching on Foxy's incredible Open win and how Scotty has evolved over the years at the Presidents Cup, including his role mentoring teammates. At (21:45) the guys discuss the impact crowds now have on these huge team events, and how this year's Presidents Cup will compare to a Ryder Cup in terms of atmosphere and crowd behaviour. At (24:43) Geoff gets into the history of the course and the changes his firm has made at Medinah CC, giving us an insight into which holes will have the biggest impact this year, what goes into putting teams together around players' strengths and weaknesses (31:57), and the impact LIV has had on this tournament (35:44). At (37:55) Geoff chats about the important roles wives and partners play through the week, before explaining at (41:39) why match play is his favourite format in the game — and how special it is having the Australian Open and the 2028 Presidents Cup back on the Sandbelt, as our courses become more known around the world (51:45). At (58:46) we play a Quick 9 with Geoff — nine rapid-fire questions on his golfing life — including memories of rounds played with peak Tiger (1:03:50), before finishing with a classic Course Language Confessional from a tournament at Riviera (1:07:27). Sammy and Lynchy then close things out with the latest LIV Golf news to come out overnight. All thanks to our friends at Callaway.

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, opening with Lucas Herbert's incredible win at LIV UK and just how great it would be to see him eligible for the Presidents Cup, followed by Jackson Koivun's win at the 3M Open (23:34). At (27:12) Lynchy shares his thoughts on why we haven't seen any young major winners this year. At (30:04) the guys turn to the upcoming Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, before handing out their draft picks for the week (34:18). At (37:04) it's time for The Scramble as the guys cover the latest news, followed by Gimme Or Putt That with some rapid-fire questions (41:28). At (47:58) we finish with a Course Language Confessional — one we had to censor. All thanks to Callaway.

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 win in 2006 at Hilton Head (10:55), and what it was like competing amongst an amazing generation of golfers like Tiger (12:38). At (13:52) Aaron opens up on how life as a professional golfer changes once marriage and kids come into the picture, before reflecting on leading the US Open in 2007 alongside Tiger in the final group at Oakmont, and just how good Tiger was to play with in the same group (15:55). At (21:30) Badds discusses what motivates him now at 45, what it meant to play in the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne in 2011 (22:34), and shares his thoughts on the current professional golf landscape (25:04). At (31:15) he explains the difficulties of getting back to play an Australian summer, before giving us an insight into how he has remained one of the best putters on the US Tour for so long — including some simple tips for our listeners to become better putters (32:30) — and the mentors who shaped him along the way (35:27). At (37:50) Badds finishes with a Quick 9, answering nine rapid-fire questions on what shaped his golfing life. All thanks to Callaway.

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 touch on the other strong performances from our Aussies and Kiwis, including a special tournament for Lucas Herbert. At (29:54) they get into the controversial ruling and Bryson's two-shot penalty, before finding out how Sammy and Lynchy's draft selections went — and who has to cop another special challenge (40:54). At (44:19) the guys break down the major aggregate scores, and at (46:54) it's time for The Scramble with quick news from around the golfing world, focusing on the Asian Tour severing ties with LIV. Lynchy gives a great insight into what it actually means for Australians and Kiwis trying to make it on the biggest tours in the world, and how recent changes have made that road even harder. At (53:18) it's time for this week's draft, before heading into Gimme Or Putt That (56:22). At (1:05:06) there might just be a Mulligan Of The Year contender, and at (1:06:46) the guys preview our upcoming bonus episode with special guest Aaron Baddeley, bringing you his Course Language Confessional — all from a WGC event at Doral, with Tiger in the group behind. All thanks to Callaway.