Fun, interesting and bizarre things in the world of golf.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
YEAH, I know, I’m always waffling on about the thin line that separates tour stars striding down a fairway with wall-to-wall fans cheering on an impending victory and another two years of play for millions. It’s a combination of an adjective and an amount of money – the equally talented pros anxiously creeping down the […]
Wednesday. Brooks hates Bryson, I hate Patrick Reed and everyone hates the course. I’ve never seen so many players struggling to find the appropriate words to describe Royal St George’s without the R&A belting them with a fine. In one interview, even the ever so eloquent Koepka started down the path to violation-town but produced […]
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 […]
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. […]
