Australian Golf Show

Recently out of hospital, Jarrod Lyle headlines Episode 13 (6:46), Jason Norris joins the show from the Fiji International (38:45), Rory's future is on everyone's tongues again (49:41) and Mr. Aces Greg Wall discusses his remarkable round that included two holes in one (56:33). Martin Blake and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.

Hayesy is back in shorts on Episode 12 after a big week for the garment on the world stage. Ali Whitaker returns before heading to The Solheim Cup (19:22), Matt Griffin is in-studio to pick up the discussion around the media blowtorch on younger players (32:29), the US PGA Championship is in the spotlight (1:15:25) plus some passionate rants on a number of hot topics.

On Episode 11 we discussed whether the Australian media coverage was putting too much pressure on our kids (15:40), we chatted to Rod Pampling before he teed it up at Firestone (38:00), Ali caught up with Sarah Jane Smith ahead of this week's Women's British Open (53:55) and we heard from Brian Ashmore, one part of two aces in the same group at Concord (1:05:30).

On Episode 10, well-renowned golf media identity Geoff Shackelford is on the line (11:00), The Open is dissected, former Australian Cricketer Brett Geeves is in-studio to reveal his golfing ambition (1:07:01) and young gun Karl Vilips (1:29:03) rounds out a massive show. Mike Clayton and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.

The Open is front and centre on Episode 9 with Mat Goggin (6:19) and Ash Hall (1:05:35) joining the show. Golf Australia's Rules guru Simon Magdulski goes head-to-head with Hayesy on the first "I Put It To You..." segment (1:17:37) before former Australian Test Cricketer Greg Blewett stops by (1:36:12). The LPGA's dress code drama and a nude Great White Shark cap off a jam-packed show. Ali Whitaker and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.

On Episode 8, 1991 The Open champion and CBS Golf analyst Ian Baker-Finch joins the show (1:47), Queenslander Cam Smith tells us about his charge at The Open next week (43:55), Curtis Luck chats on the eve of the John Deere Classic (1:03:49) and Hayesy is fired up about the Jon Rahm rules debacle (1:17:18). Jo Charlton and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.

World No. 1 So-Yeon Ryu headlines Episode 7 to discuss her rise to the top and her love for Vegemite (2:44), our first "Ask Us Anything" segment is launched (49:45), we chat to recent The Open qualifier Ryan McCarthy (1:08:02) and new PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman stops by (1:20:43). Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton return to join host Andy Maher.

On episode 6, we chat to Minjee Lee's coach Ritchie Smith (19:23), the caddie of the women's World No.1 Tom Watson (31:06), Golf Australia's High Performance Director Brad James (45:54) and British Amateur runner-up Dylan Perry (1:04:01). We also discuss Jordan Spieth's bet with his caddie Michael Greller! Alison Whitaker and Martin Blake return to join host Andy Maher. 

Episode 5 features Mark Hayes' beef with Brandel Chamblee over lengthening courses (4:40), golf writer John Huggan is on the line from Scotland (7:36), Rory McIlroy's strange year and his social media spat with Steve Elkington (37:10) and Su Oh joins the show from the U.S. (43:05). Jo Charlton is back as a co-host to join regulars Andy Maher and Mark Hayes.

Episode 4 is a special U.S. Open preview show with Andy Maher and Mark Hayes being joined by Mike Clayton. We have an in-depth chat with 2006 U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy (8:07) as well as catch-up with Marc Leishman (54:55) on the eve of Round 1 at Erin Hills GC. Ryan Ruffels (1:04:29) also joins the Inside The Ropes team from Jamaica plus we talk all things topical around Australian golf and on the world stage.

Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Martin Blake on Episode 3 of Inside The Ropes. The U.S. Open is under the spotlight with Australian qualifier Nick Flanagan joining the show (5:30) followed by Golf Australia's Director of Tournaments, Trevor Herden (29:06). Plenty on how our Aussies are traveling on the global tours whilst Jacs Ford discusses her passion for more women to take up golf (56:28). Finally, Martin Blake has discovered a website dedicated to Donald Trump's golf game (1:06:10).

Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Alison Whitaker on Episode 2 of Inside The Ropes. Interviews include ESPN Senior Golf writer Bob Harig to talk Tiger's DUI (8:45), Brett Coletta on the eve of his second PGA Tour start at The Memorial (23:57), Golf Australia CEO Stephen Pitt (46:10) and Alan Grieve on taking out the Brisbane Golf Club's monthly medal with his hickory clubs (1:10:40). 

Inaugural episode of 'Inside The Ropes' with host Andy Maher and regular co-hosts Mark Hayesy & Jo Charlton. Topics covered include Jason Day, Minjee Lee, the use of hickory clubs, Mr. 58, unknown Australian pro Stuart Deane and Tiger Woods. 

Previewing the upcoming Inside The Ropes golf podcast