Episodes
Antonio Gelonisi was part of the gang that started Piranha Golf - an Australian golf club manufacturer with a niche dream to provide golfers with weaponry to take on their golf courses. It's a chance to sneak inside the mind of someone who's done what a few of us might think we'd like to try... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/15/24
Published 11/15/24
Seed Golf Balls. Heard of them? You will. The company started in 2017 with the pretty simple idea of providing golf balls directly to the consumer, and ensuring they're comparable with the best golf balls you can buy- at a better price. A big vision from founder Dean Klatt that started in Ireland and is making its way around the world. With a long history in golf and golf equipment, Dean talks about what it takes to start a DTC company and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See...
Published 11/05/24
It turns out Paul Gumbleton is 'an ideas man.' With the guiding hand of Craig Parry, the belief of new owner Curt Zuber and the help of longtime assistant at Kingston Heath Bob Simmons, Paul has built the best nine holes in Australia, just west of Ballina. Fun, funky, beautiful, and more. Tevan's is a great story, told well by Paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/17/24
George Opadchy is new to golf, by his own admission he's not very good - yet. He is good at finding solutions to problems, and squaring the club face was one of his. Enter the X Grip! It's a training aid that could make a difference to your golf game. Hell, it could revolutionise golf! For a 15% discount go to Xgripgolf.com and use the code Daddo1 it's a fun chat with a really lovely new golfer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/03/24
Tocumwal Golf Club is on the Murray River and is part of a golf trip you might think about creating for you and your friends. Two beautifully conditioned courses with sensational greens, and good things are happening. Paul Gemmill is the CEO and he's pretty excited about the future of Tocumwal. For the record, I'm excited about the courses!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 07/16/24
Tony Fehon was the CEO of Medallist, living the residential golfing life building courses and community with Greg Norman. It's a hell of a story, and he had a hell of a time turning what was often not much into something quite spectacular, and he did it around the world. Some fabulous insights and even a few name drops, including Mr Packer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 06/18/24
How do you move to some of the best waves north of Sydney and forsake surfing for golf? Glen Leahy knows. He's a cameraman and cutter who's keen to show golf for what it is - he's my partner in Divot and he's a gem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 06/13/24
Debbie O'Connell is an LPGA Professional specialising in the power of the mind and its dramatic effect on the game of golf. 35 years in the business with professionals and amateurs and she's fantastic. This should change your golfing life... just open up and let and one of the leading golf mindset experts in the world in! LPGA National Professional of the Year LPGA NE Section Teacher of the Year Inaugural Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award (1)727 339 0106 Text "yes" for Conquer your golf...
Published 05/13/24
The Prime Ministers Cup is probably like a lot of golf trips - an excuse for old friends to re-find each other at least once a year. Since 1998, The Country have taken on The City up and down the east coast. 'It's fun,' I was told. 'Come play for The City.' It was fun, but for much more than the golf... Got a golf trip in mind, this might get you over the line.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 05/06/24
Tambourine Mountain Golf Club is 30 minutes from the Golden Coast but feels another world away. Up on the Scenic Rim, it's a 9 hole course that rises and falls with the land and is pretty special - in fact, for a while, theirs was the best 2nd hole in the country. Gerry Maloney's the President, a storyteller with a terrific story to tell... one of golf and enlightenment but maybe not the two together. DIVOT YOUTUBE @Divot_au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 03/25/24
@Divot_au Phillip Island is famous for penguins and The MotoGP, and maybe one day for their golf course. A quirky two paddock test for members and guests and most definitely worth a visit... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 03/03/24
@Divot_au Pambula Merimbula is a 27 hole golfing paradise fighting back from some pretty tough times... The news for golfers is good - the course is great and it's run by Glenn Warne who's a treasure. Here's the link for DIVOT on youtube... or search Golf Divot The Vintage. https://youtu.be/eTzvVztVwA8?si=5uchkFrJkgsX2GUo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/26/24
Andrew Thompson is the captain of Narooma Golf Club - you'd expect him to speak glowingly of his home course. What you might not expect is that he's right. This is paradise on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean... and it's there for all of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/16/24
Val MacMahon is the former owner of my brand new to me Mexican Leather golf bag. At 96 she's just given the game away... though I'd bet she's got a few good swings left in her, she's saving herself for bowls and cards. This is a life in golf, and you'll love her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/02/24
Vince Owen is the Head Professional at Horizons Golf Club in Port Stephens, NSW. He's a gem. A teacher with an old fashioned nod to teaching in a world that's increasingly about numbers and stats. And, he tells a great story - about himself, his life in golf and Horizons Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 01/25/24
Scott Hend has played and won all over the world. Now 50, armed with a seniors ticket (and win this year) he's as driven as ever. And funny. A really lovely catch up with one of Australia's best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 12/04/23
Ken Dukes is a golf pro with a fabulous history - including 19 Pro Am Wins, but he says no tournament wins... Great insight and knowledge and another Australian Golfing treasure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/24/23
Wyong Golf Club turns 100 this year. John Elder's been playing there for more than 60 years, he's a treasure, and he knows golf. There's lots to learn and even more to enjoy from a man with almost 80 years in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/16/23
Leon Sassen from Fenix Xcell Golf Clothing rocks up to a black tie dinner in a flamingo golf shirt and ends up here... but he's been all over the place and almost to becoming a PGA professional from following his Dad around Fiji golf courses. He may not be fixing our swings, but he can make us look good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/26/23
Joe Rogers, for Lawn Solutions Australia with a very straight forward attack for making your lawn it's best while the golf courses are doing the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/24/23
Tony Baloney and Legrope are mates - in life and most definitely in golf. They're older gents, who play at Crescent Head, surf and live as an inspiration that whilst things were good in the old days, they can be good today, too... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/13/23
Adir Shiffman is many things - writer, entrepreneur, start up lover and the Executive Chairman of Catapult sports. Not much of golfer by his own admission, but he's got a great insight into sports and maybe the future of golf. That's a big maybe, but fascinating, nonetheless.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/08/23
With a stellar golfing career behind him, Craig Parry has gone full circle. Literally. As a five year old he was drawing golf holes and he's back at, only now with 23 wins around the world under his belt and a lifetime of golfing experience. And a correction - Pazz did win the Australian Open in 2007. Apologies... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 08/21/23
Simon Hutton from Tillers Turf in the UK feels like the kid from school who could blag his way into just about anything... and did. Not lucky, crafty and clever and very good at this work - which is turf. And it all started with golf.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 08/14/23