Fun, interesting and bizarre things in the world of golf.
Former Aussie PGA Tour Player, Neale Smith is one of the most sought-after Sports Psychologist Consultants on the planet, with a regime full of Presidents Cup Players. His personal journey from potential Olympic athletics to playing the biggest stage in golf is worth hearing. J J Spaun entered the BMW British PGA with a chip […]
The boys chat with renowned coach, Khan Pullen, coach of Australia’s most recent major winner, Grace Kim. The conversation between Gary Barter and Khan, about the frail nature of being a high-profile coach is definitely worth a listen. Tony Webeck is the Senior Writer – PGA of Australia Media, joins the guys with the goss […]
With all the speculation surrounding LIV Golf, Gary and Larry chat with Ripper GC General Manager, Nick Adams to gain some much-needed clarity. Larry is desperate for, well a bunch of thigs really, but his experience with the new Cleveland ZipCore XL Irons might be the answer to one issue, and Gary offers some advice […]
With the 2026 Open done and dusted, who better to chat with than Aussie Legend, Mike Harwood, runner up at the 1991 Open at Birkdale. The boys share opinions on Ryan Fox’s victory and Gary explains how holding a club like it just got stuck in an electric fence, can be a good thing. All […]
How can a squash racket help your golf swing? Gary Barter serves up an explanation. Larry and Gary love following a player’s quest for a ticket to the “Big Dance” in the States. The boys track down the current leader of the PGA Tour Americas money list, young American star, Patrick Flavin who is beginning […]
Its US Open time and the boys need someone with “footjoys on the ground” at Shinnecock for firsthand intel. The same person might also shed some light on LIV Golf and Cam Smith. Tony Meyer – Head of Performance and Player Strategy for Ripper GC is the man. Young Aussie Pro, Grant Booth is on […]
In this episode, Gazz and Lazz talk LIV, PGA Championship, Cameron Young and chat with Anthony Dinte, Designer and Manufacturer of all Aussie, Dint Putters, who continue to take on the world biggest brands with astonishing success. All this and more on Backspin Golf Podcast – brought to you by Australia’s most read golf publication. […]
Saying Titleist without combining it with Golf is like leaving the Benz off Mercedes and Cola off Coca… or God forbid, the Mite Off Vege! Titleist and golf is an institution in the industry dating back to the 1930’s. Manager of Leadership Promotion Australia/New Zealand – Matt Dowling chats with the boys about everything Titleist […]
It’s Masters time and that means the most famous announcer of golden syrup laced commentary, Jim Nantz will be welcoming us all to Augusta. So, who better to chat with than 5-time Masters contender, Peter Lonard and another Aussie who led the Masters into the last round, Craig Parry to reveal the experience of playing […]
Women’s NSW Open winner, Agathe Laisne chats with Gary and Larry about how she doesn’t peak a leader’s board and what’s next on her pathway to stardom. The dust has settled on Anthony Kims historic victory in Adelaide and Ripper GC’s Operational Manager, Tony Meyer discusses his experience getting to know Anthony Kim and his […]
Former PGA Tour Player, turned golf media personality, Aaron Price shares the Goss from the U.S. on all things golf and his recent hit with Aussie LIV golf star – Cam Smith. The PGA Champions Tour is the toughest ticket in golf and Phil Hodge, Australian PGA member and caddy on this circuit, tells the […]
Larry and Gary review possibly the biggest Aussie PGA and Open since Tiger’s first trip down-under. Inside Golfs Editor and former tour winner, Rob Willis joins the conversation and ponders what next for Aussie Golf. Larry finally finds a driver he can hit a draw with and Gary explains how Neergaard-Petersen played that ludicrous pitch […]
Australian Golf TV Commentator, Jimmy Emanual was on the spot at the NSW Open. He knows the players, caddies, addresses, phone numbers, love interests etc and shares it all with Larry and Gary. Adam Pengilly is one of Aussie Sport’s most respected Journo’s and he relives some experiences with quirky high profile golfers and sports […]
So what was it like inside the ropes at the angriest Ryder Cup in history? Viktor Hovland’s caddy, Shay knight was right there on the front line and shares his experience with the Larry and Gary. The boys catch up with Grant Booth, the young Aussie Tour Player who’s on that epic journey to gain […]
When unpacking the Ryder Cup, who better to chart with than Michael Mosher from Teed Up Golf. Mosh was right there on the spot when the Europeans were being heroic and the New York-ians were being heinous. Nick Flanaghan has done it all, from winning the US Amateur to gaining a battlefield promotion to the […]
It’s just days out from the Ryder Cup, Gazz and Larry talk Bethpage Black, team partnerships and the crazy New York Crowd. Jeffrey Guarn’s last 12 months have been nothing short of a nightmare. In a freak accident, the 20-year-old Aussie golfing phenom was struck in the left eye by a golf ball and subsequently […]
The FedEx cup is done and dusted for 2025 and the 30 best players on the PGA Tour, their caddies, managers and any illegitimate kiddies are all now much richer. Gazz and Lazz put their take on this event and the ramifications on the Ryder Cup Captains selections. Daniel Popovic won the 2012 Australian PGA […]
Being a rookie about to take on the 100 gazzilian dollar FedEx Cup play-offs must be daunting but thrilling for Aldrich Potgieter and his Aussie caddy, Rance De Grussa. Lazz and Gazz track down Rance while he’s gaining some intel on TPC Southwind, scene of the first Play-off tournament. Trackman technology has become an essential […]
Just hours after the major miracle, Aussie Grace Kim performed to claim her first major, Larry and Gary chat with her long-time mentor, Khan Pullen. Is the Open Championship the best major? The boys put the question to Aussie Legend Rodger Davis – runner-up and 19-time competitor in the oldest Championship in golf. After Larry […]
Ever wondered what it really takes to grab a dance on the world’s biggest golfing stage? Young Aussie, Grant Booth is currently on that journey and Larry and Gary chat to Grant from his home in Las Vegas about playing the PGA Tour America’s circuit in places like Argentina, Columbia, Brazil, Ecuador and how his […]
With over 40 appearances at the Masters as a player and commentator, Ian Baker-Finch knows Augusta better than Larry and Gary know their ensuites! So who better than the great man to tell us about Rory’s victory? The boys share their own views on this years Masters and rank the 4 majors on personal preference […]
In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Gary talk with the most recent winner on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, James Conran and his dramatic final shot to claim victory. High Performance Manager of Golf NSW, Khan Pullen was there with Larry during the Ford Women’s NSW Open watching the emergence of a potential […]
Gary and Larry review the Aussie’s results overseas so far in 2025 and talk about Donald Trump and the merger with the PGA Tour and LIV. Speaking of LIV – Star and Ripper Golf Club’s twinning team member, Matt Jones chats to the boys about playing golf for $25 million in the middle of the […]
There is no-one more in the “loop” than the humble “looper” (Caddy) and the boys chat with one of the best , Rance De Grussa. The Aussie has toted for the likes of Minjee Lee, Jason Scrivener and recently for two 20 year-olds who nearly won the Aussie Open and PGA – Sth Africa’s Aldrich […]
Aaaa, the humble tee. Is it the most overlooked piece of a golfers arsenal? Larry exposes the truth about this little friend. The Ripper GC has a Lead Social Media personality named Adrian Millerick and the boys chat with him about not only his role and how it works, but how a Pom from London […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
