Episodes
Welcome to FAIRWAY FINDERS, where I share the most important pieces of advice from guests so that you can learn just like I have.
Josh Hill is one of the most exciting young talents out there and is the youngest golfer to win on a World Golf Ranking-recognised professional tournament, after he won the 2019 Al Ain Open with a final-round 62 on the MENA Tour in Dubai by one shot.
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Published 02/01/23
As inspiring stories go, Mike Browne's journey is one that will definitely sit up there. Mike suffered a broken left leg during a routine training exercise serving for the Royal Artillery unit in 2011, but his injury hadn’t healed almost two years later due to a rare infection which led him to undergo amputation. It was the best thing for Mike, as it gave him a better quality of life straight away.
We talk through his journey from being in the Army to playing professional golf with the help...
Published 01/23/23
Welcome to FAIRWAY FINDERS, where I share the most important pieces of advice from guests so that you can learn just like I have.
Andy Proudman was the main influence for me starting this podcast, through listening to his podcast (Live Like a Legend), I wanted to better myself in the game of golf and who better to learn from than the guys I am trying to emulate. This clip was taken from our chat back in 2020, and he talks through why he does the podcast, what he gets out of it and how people...
Published 01/16/23
In this episode, I speak to Chiara Noja who is taking the women’s game by storm at the slender age of 16! Having moved from Germany to England at the age of 7, her golf career rapidly take off and within 5 years she was winning tournaments. In the last year, she has chalked off two professional wins with the latest being the Aramco Team Series in Jeddah.
We also talk about her own strategies in coping with the expectations and how her mantra, “Don’t be afraid to fail” has helped her on the...
Published 01/09/23
Welcome to FAIRWAY FINDERS, where I share the most important pieces of advice from guests so that you can learn just like I have.
Alfie Plant finished the season 38th on the Road to Mallorca rankings on the Challenge Tour, when I spoke to him back in January he gave me the three things that he thinks every aspiring amateur golfer should do to succeed. Get a pen and start learning from the best.
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Published 12/19/22
In this episode I speak to OJ Farrell, who from the age of 7, set out to become a Professional Golfer and has achieved his dream and more. After going to University in America and a set back from the Covid pandemic, OJ has gone on to climb the ranks of pro golf this year resulting in a category on the DP World Tour.
We talk through his year and the near miss in DP World Tour Q-School to gain a full card by 2 shots. OJ also gives me three great tips that any aspiring Amateur should be looking...
Published 12/12/22
Welcome to FAIRWAY FINDERS, where I share the most important pieces of advice from guests so that you can learn just like I have.
Taylor Carter has had his best season to date, finishing the year with the EuroPro Tour Championships and heading in 2023 knowing that he playing his best golf ever. At the start of the year I spoke to Taylor and he gave me the three things that every aspiring amateur should do. Get listening and see if Taylor's advice can help you on "your own little journey ".
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Published 12/05/22
Since the age of eight, Jensen Hull has been dreaming of becoming a professional golfer. After a stellar amateur career where he won the Hever Castle Club Championships twice and the West Kent Club Championships twice, he went on to win on the Jamega Tour as an amateur.
Now having completed his first full season as a pro, we talk through his highs and what he’s learnt and what the future holds as he goes into 2023.
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Published 11/28/22
Welcome to FAIRWAY FINDERS, where I share the most important pieces of advice from guests so that you can learn just like I have.
Simon Dyson is probably one of the most enthusiastic people I have ever met and his belief and passions are aligned to mine, although he’s been there and done it. In this episode of FF, Simon talks about a couple of topics that can help any aspiring golfer to achieve their goals.
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Published 11/21/22
Georgia Coughlin stumbled into golf whilst she was in Riyadh where her family lived. After picking up the sport she quickly excelled, attending the Lee Westwood School and played her first LET tournament in 2018. Having gone to Q-School and qualified for a card, Georgia did find herself feeling like an imposter against the other golfers who had been playing all their lives.
Thankfully Georgia now feels at home in the Professional arena, all coming to light at the Rose Ladies Series at...
Published 11/14/22
Welcome to FAIRWAY FINDERS, where I share the most important pieces of advice from guests so that you can learn just like I have.
Michael Farrier-Twist was the first ever guest in the podcast and the insights he gave into what an aspiring golfer should be doing to reach the top was invaluable.
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Published 11/07/22
Pavan Sagoo has been playing golf since he could walk, joined a golf club at the age of 5 and went off to America to study and play golf at Saint Marys University; so it was no surprise that he is now making waves on his rise to the top.
Pavan talks me through his career, his first win on the EuroPro Tour and his plans for the future now that he progressing. And of course, he explains what he thinks any aspiring golfer should do to succeed.
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Published 11/01/22
Welcome to FAIRWAY FINDERS, where I share the most important pieces of advice from guests so that you can learn just like I have.
When I spoke to LPGA player Gemma Dryburgh, she pointed out that playing different golf courses and in different places will most definitely improve your game. I agree, playing the same course every time will not improve your game, you'll just get comfortable and when you travel elsewhere it will be daunting. Enjoy this little clip and take on board what Gemma...
Published 10/23/22
Not many people can play professional golf for 10 years and create a career for themselves outside of the game, but @milescollinsgolf has!!! Miles reflects on his career as a professional golfer and how it give him a pathway to side career as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.
As always, Miles doesn’t just share his story, he opens up on what he thinks every golfer should be doing to achieve.
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Published 10/17/22
Welcome to FAIRWAY FINDERS, where I share the most important pieces of advice from guests so that you can learn just like I have.
In this episode, DP World Tour player Richard Mansell, tells us what he thinks is important for any golfer to do so they can reduce their scores. Get a pen and paper, and start doing these if you want to succeed.
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Published 10/09/22
In this episode, I talk to David Wicks who spent 6 years in America playing and learning his trade at College. On his way, he played in the Arnold Palmer Cup and won the Michael Carter Award before heading off to the PGA Tour Canada to perfect his game and learn all about professional tour golf.
We also talk about a little incident that happened to him on the 13th hole in a NCAA Championship match...you'll never guess what happened to him!!!
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Published 10/04/22
Welcome to the first FAIRWAY FINDER, where I share the most important pieces of advice from guests so that you can learn just like I have. The first one is from one of my original guests, Todd Clements. He talks about the three must do things that an inspiring golfer SHOULD be doing. Get a pen and paper, and start doing these if you want to succeed.
Published 09/04/22
What does it take to get back to the top? In this episode I speak to former European Tour player and founder of 2020protour, Chris Hanson as he embarks on a return to the top of game by entering DP World Tour Q-School.
Chris played on the European Tour (now DP World Tour) for 3 years, 2016-19, with another two years on the Challenge Tour whilst setting up his own mini tour to help professional golfers gain experience for the big leagues, called 2020protour
Having taken some time out and...
Published 08/30/22
What does it take to become a professional golfer through the lens of a Pro and a Coach. That’s exactly what we discussed when I sat down with Zane Scotland.
We talk about his career to date, the lessons he’s learnt and how he is now sharing that wisdom with golfers through his academy #ZSAcademy
Not many coaches can say they’ve been there and done it, but he can.
Zane gives he take on what traits are frequent within players that make it to the highest level, the theory of “train don’t...
Published 02/22/22
Shergo al Kurdi is one of the most exciting young talents in the golf industry at the moment. The English born Jordanian has just turned Pro after, what can only be described as an excellent Amateur career finishing with him playing in the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic in 2021.
We talk about his father’s influence in her game since a young boy and how now, he is working with Ex DP World Tour Professional Nick Dougherty to take his game to the next level.
Published 01/05/22
George Bloor played over 50 amateur tournaments including finishing second in the British Amateurs, on his way to becoming a Professional Golfer.
George gives me his insights into what playing for England was like, his training schedule and of course, gives us his top tips for making it as a pro. He also asks himself the question.."What would Brooks Koepka do?" when he lacks motivation.
Published 12/17/21
What’s it like to play in The Open? I speak to Nicholas Poppleton, who did just that at Royal St. George’s in July. After getting through the qualifying rounds with a 3 shot lead, we talk about his prep, his practice round with Phil Mickelson & Bryson Dechambeau and those first tee nerves 😬
Nick also tells me about his Amateur career and answers a few questions from the listeners.
Published 12/01/21
Dan Brown is no stranger to the Challenge Tour and what’s required to stay there, he did it in his first year as a professional golfer. Unfortunately, he lost his card but after a few years of battling his game and mental health, Dan is back where he belongs with a different outlook on how he is going to stay there.
We talk his amateur career, winning the Men’s English and North of England Open Amateur titles. He opens up about his mental health and shares his insights into being a...
Published 10/25/21
Giles Evans has just finished his full season as a professional golfer and has managed to pick up two wins, two second places, finish second in the Clutch Pro Tour OOM and won the Norfolk Open. Needless to say, it’s been a successful 2021 for Giles.
We talk about life as professional golfer, the expectations he had going into the season and what lies ahead for him and his team.
Published 10/18/21
Alex Buckner is one of the best short game coaches working with professional golfers, helping them to understand and improve not only their technique but thinking over short game. We talk about how Alex made his way from player to coach and how he wants to improve himself so that he can pass that knowledge onto his students.
Published 08/10/21