By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 53
So what’s going on with the Internationals Captain, Mike Weir and his disregard for the Aussies? Larry and Gary are more than a little pi..ed with the Canadian Legend’s selections and explain why! On the opposite side of the ledger, the hosts applaud the victory of the all Australian LIV Golf team, “The Rippers” and […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 52
Aaaah, the question on everyone’s Olympic lips – To golf….or not to golf? Gary and Larry put up their case after Australia goes three straight Games without a medal. Kam Bhabra began his career as a physiotherapist for 6 years at the famous Arsenal Football Club and led to the PGA tour with golfers such […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 51
With the women’s majors not completed for 2024, Larry and Gary review the four men’s Grand Slams and discuss what its takes to for the worlds best to close out a win. Golf Australia’s High Performance Director, Tony Meyer is in Paris in his role as Assistant Manager to our Olympic Golf team of Jason […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 50
Did Rory break with post losing a Major protocol by not staying back after his US Open loss to congratulate the victor, Bryson DeChambeau? What is best golf ball to play when your swing speed is similar to a sagging old golf pro and how did Tiger Woods go about finding the right golf ball […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 49
Gary and Larry talk about, what surely was the most bizarre week in Major Championship history since John Daly started wearing those dreadful pants. Brett Rumford is regarded as one of, if not the best short game exponent on the planet and the boys listen in awe to Rummies precious gems of knowledge and advice. […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 48
The week in Adelaide with LIV Golf was nothing short of wild and Gary was right in the thick of the action helping his Charge, Matt Jones and the rest of the Ripper team claim the chocolates in dramatic fashion! The boys also chat with Tony Meyer, Golf Australia High Performance Director, about everything in […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 47
One of the most feared players on the LIV Golf League is Carlos Ortiz and Larry and Gary chat with the Mexican star on everything from how to compete on that Tour, to how having 4 daughters at home helps him to deal with stress. When it comes to bias Larry is on top of […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 46
Who knows Marc Leishman better than his long-time coach Dennis McDade? The boys chat with Dennis and about all things from LIV Golf to Leish’s own brand of beer Leishman Lager. Larry and Gary share their take on everything around the world of golf and Gary offers up a tip on… actually I’ve totally forgotten […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 45
Peter Lonard has won every Major Australian Championship at least twice, beat the yanks on the PGA Tour?, toweled up Phil Mickelson in the Presidents Cup!! But the one achievement that’s eluded him is an interview with Larry and Gary on Backspin. Well listeners, that’s all changed. Despite his incredible playing record, Pete’s one of […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 44
In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Gary talk to Golf Australia, PGA Media Consultant – Jimmy Emanual about the Aussie Web Ex series which features the unique format of mixed gender tournaments. Kazuma Kobori has set the golfing world on fire with three victories in the space of a month and the boys chat […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 43
Young Australian golfing phenom, Jeffrey Guarn is on a course for stardom and after turning Pro recently and competing in the Australia PGA and Open, he shares his experience and future plans with Larry and Gary. One of golfs most travelled tour players shares his fascinating journey from Pro-Shop to winner on the Aussie Tour. […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 42
Dimmi Papadatis has won in Europe, New Zealand, 4 times in Australia and finished 2nd at an Australian Open and Korn Ferry Tour Event but a full time tour card on DP World and PGA Tour eludes him. Is that about to change? Larry and Gary chat exclusively with the gifted young Aussie about last […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 41
As an Aussie Golfing Legend and current Chairman of the Australian PGA Rodger Davis’s opinion on our game is always worth a listen. Larry and Gary chat to Rodger and also Jed Morgan who at 23 years old, is at the other end of his career and has spent the past two years playing on […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 40
One of the most dramatic finishes in recent Aussie Golf Tournaments came at the Asia Pacific Amateur Championships at the famed Royal Melbourne course and Jimmy Emanual – Media and Communications Advisor for Australian Golf, was right there on the final green. Jimmy not only gives the boys some insight our new Aussie star but […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 39
The Ryder Cup is clearly something to behold, whether watching on TV or actually being lucky enough to be there, but when it comes to absolute first hand experience, who better than Victor Hovlands Caddy, Shay Knight to share his crazy week. The boys ask Shay about the incident on the 18th green with Cantlays […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 38
There are a lot of people claiming to be “Mind Coaches” but in this episode of Backspin, Gary and Larry chat to the real deal in former Tour Player, now Director of golf performance at Neuropeak Pro, Andy Matthews. Andy’s cliental includes luminaries such as Justin Thomas, Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Speith, to name just 3 […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 37
How did Cam Smith become the Open Champion and the highest ranked Aussie in the game? Who better to explain Cam’s journey than the guy who created, well with the help of Cams Mum, than Cams dad Des Smith. The boys chat with the great man. Anything Ping Golf create is always another fascinating journey […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 36
In this “Post Masters”, “Pre- LIV in Adelaide” episode of Backspin, Two time Australian Open Champion, Matt Jones talks LIV Golf, Phil Mickelson and prepares us for what to expect in Australia. Speaking of “Backspin”, Larry tries really, really hard to explain the benefits “HydraZip” in his review of the new Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 35
When it comes to managing the careers of famous sports people and entertainers there’s not many bigger names than James Erskine. Gary and Larry chat with James about everything from his own personal journey from a career in medicine to managing Shane Warne. Larry accidently discovers Golf Prides latest version of the golf grip and […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 34
Jeffrey Guarn is currently the most talked about junior golfer in the country and Gary and Larry find out what makes this kid tick and his plans for the future. Another female winner on the Australian PGA Tour prompted the boys to ask high profile Rules Official, Russell Swanson how the system of tee placements […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 33
Arguably the hottest player on the planet at the moment is Cam Smith so who better spill the beans on him than his coach Aussie Grant Field as he chats to the boys. Larry and Gary review, what has been a bizarre 12 months of golf. Gary’s tip is based on something Grant told his […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 32
The LIV Golf league is finished for 2022 and having been to 6 events, Gary gives us his de-brief. With the Australian PGA tour now in full swing, Gary and Larry chat with Aussie Legend and current PGA Chairman Rodger Davis about what to expect from some of our best players. Rising star, Justin Warren […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 31
Cam Davis was one of the stars of the Presidents Cup and the boys are chatting with Cams coach Khan Pullen. Rising American star Nick Hardy will be explaining the classic Collegiate path to the PGA Tour. Gary talks about his latest experience in Chicago on the LIV Golf Tour and Cam Smiths win. Larry […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 30
What’s it like to caddy for one of the biggest names in world golf? Lazz and Gazz talk to Victor Hovlands Aussie Caddy – Shay Knight about his journey to Hovlands bag, the path to becoming one of the most respected toters on the tour and some interesting insights into the importance of a peanut […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 29
Dual Aussie Open Champion, Matt Jones talks to Larry and Gary about his experiences in the first two LIV Events including a whacky praccy round with Donald Trump. Larry reviews Callaway’s new Jaws Raw Wedges including a chat with Ben Allen, Training & Fitting Specialist. The boys discuss the Open and what makes Cam Smith […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 28
In this episode of Backspin, Gary Barter shares his experience from the first American LIV tournament played at Pumpkin Ridge in Portland Oregon. He also explains where Oregon actually is. Larry talks about how to play when you have strong wind. The boys talk to Luke Adams about his extraordinary new indoor facility, discuss the […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 27
In this episode of Backspin, Larry’s guest, Gary Barter reflects on his experiences at the last two majors and the first LIV tournament where had no less than 3 of his players competing! The boys make sense of Cobra’s latest 3D Printed putters by chatting with Cobra’s own, Matt Heterick. Has the short game become […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 26
In this show Gary Barter joins Larry as co-host and shares his experience watching his pupil, Matt Jones shoot 32 under, only to run third in Hawaii!. Hanna Green made history and who better than her coach Ritchie Smith to explain how. Larry trials the new Cleveland Launcher XL Driver and gains 20 metres …(Yes […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 25
In this episode, renowned Golf Coach Gary Barter laces up the Footjoys and steps in for Steve Anderson. Larry reviews the longest iron he’s ever hit. Newly appointed Golf Australia CEO, James Sutherland shares his vision for golf in Australia and explains his bizarre hole in one. Gary talks about the most common misconception in […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 24
In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Steve talk with one of Australia’s best young players, Su Oh, as she prepares for the Ladies European Tour. Larry explores the hi-tech world of online golf ball fitting using Steve as his guinea pig, and he doesn’t get cranky at the end of the podcast – he […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 23
In Episode 23 of Backspin the boys catch up with a bloke whose swing is one of Larry’s Top Five in golf – passionate Queenslander, Terry Price. Pricey reveals his secret to the perfect swing and tells us why Rugby League great, Tim Brasher was a great caddie as well as a fine footy player. […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 22
In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Steve catch up with Ian Baker-Finch and cover a stack of topics including the PGA Tour in a post-Covid world, the Australian summer of golf, the Olympic Games, Donald Trump and Jim Nantz. Larry’s tip involves popping in to your local pro shop to talk about your balls, […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 21
In this episode of Backspin. Who got his 10 thousand steps up at the 2020 PGA Golf Show in Orlando Florida? Inside Golf editor Richard Fellner did, and he takes us inside this massive expo to find out what’s new in the world of golf merchandise. Many parts of the NSW South Coast were ravaged […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 20
In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Steve catch up with Aussie young gun, Jarryd Felton as he heads to Spain to have a crack at qualifying for the European Tour. PGA of Australia Media Manager, Jonno Nash, gives us a wrap-up of this year’s PGA Expo and explains some of the strategies they’re using […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 19
Steve and Larry talk to Under Armour Sales Director for Walkinshaw Sports Mark Rosel about how this sports apparel giant is working with the Aussie Golf Industry. World-renowned coach Garry Barter was at the US Open and shares his thoughts on Pebble Beach. Plus: the boys discuss Tiger Woods, Brooks (The Bulldozer) Koepka, Adam Scott […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 18
Mike Mosher from Teed Up Golf Tours checks in with the boys, post-2019 Masters. Mosh has been to Augusta every year for the past twenty years, and he recounts some of his highlights over that time, (the bloke loves Tiger so this year features pretty prominently!). Two Melbourne golf clubs joined forces to form Peninsula […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 17
In this episode of Backspin, Larry & Steve catch up with Karen Lunn, CEO of Australian Ladies Professional Golf. How does a golf course get to be rated as one of the best in the world in just a few short years? Find out when the boys talk with Jane Bell, GM of Cape Wickham […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 16
In Episode 16 of Backspin, the boys catch up with PGA Chairman, Rodger Davis and cover a multitude of topics, from the state of the game heading into 2019 to Jack Wilson’s haircut. John Dyer, the Managing Director of Air Adventures Australia joins Larry and Steve to talk about the amazing history of the company, […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 15
In Episode 15, Larry and Steve catch up with one of Australia’s hottest young golfers, Jake McLeod. We head to the magnificent Ocean Shores Country Club on the NSW Far North Coast where the head pro can sell you a dozen golf balls and a set of lawn bowls if you want. Larry reviews Srixon’s […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 14
In Episode 14 of Backspin, Larry and Steve catch up with Aussie golfing great, Peter Senior. Is he really the King of Spain? Find out in Backspin. Richard Fellner gets his golfing swagger going, testing Under Armour’s new Spieth 2 Golf Shoes, and Larry’s tip is all about getting your footwork right for a great […]