Golf Rehab Podcast

Peter & James
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Golf Rehab is the support group for golfers who don't actually want to be cured. Join Pete and James each week as they tackle the questions every golfer has, challenge common myths, share their own journeys and have plenty of laughs while embracing the addiction we all know and love.

  1. 5d ago

    Golf Rehab Episode 14 – Are You Chasing Distance Instead of Lower Scores? Putter Changes & Shaft Flex

    Send us a message, or your questions Are you chasing more distance when you should be focusing on shooting lower scores? Could your putter be costing you shots? And does regular versus stiff shaft flex really matter? On Episode 14 of Golf Rehab, Pete and ex-tour pro and expert club fitter James break down the golf equipment choices, common mistakes and practical changes that can help amateur golfers improve. Support Our Longest Day Fundraiser On 30 November, the Golf Rehab team is taking on The Longest Day at Mount Broughton to raise funds for Cancer Council. If you can spare a few dollars, please support our challenge. Every donation helps fund vital cancer research, prevention and support services. Donate here: https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/golfrehab IN THIS EPISODE: • Distance vs accuracy: Are you focusing on hitting the ball further when keeping it in play could save you more shots? • Putter changes: Can a new putter or hockey-style grip fix your putting, or are golfers too quick to change equipment? • Regular vs stiff shafts: James explains why shaft flex, weight and profile matter more than the label alone. • How to improve your short game: Pete shares how changing his chipping technique and ball position helped him shoot under par over 10 holes for the first time. • LIV Golf's future: The latest player movements and what could happen next. • LPGA slow-play penalties: Are two-shot penalties fair, or does professional golf need to do more about slow play? Plus, James shares a simple rangefinder tip to help you choose better targets and avoid unnecessary trouble around the green. Golf Rehab is the golf podcast for everyday golfers who want honest equipment advice, practical golf tips, real-world improvement and plenty of banter. Subscribe and join us each week as we work out what actually helps golfers play better.

  2. Oct 19

    Golf Rehab Episode 13 - Are 7 Woods Replacing Long Irons? AI Golf Advice & Will Zalatoris

    Send us a message, or your questions This week, Pete and ex-tour pro and expert club fitter James tackle the biggest questions in amateur golf, discuss the latest stories from the professional game, and find a few more ways to fix Pete's golf game. 🏌️ IN THIS EPISODE Are 7 Woods Replacing Long Irons? Are 7 woods becoming essential for amateur golfers? James explains who should consider making the switch, why higher launch and stopping power matter, and why buying another club won't always fix your game. Can You Trust AI Golf Advice? Can AI really recommend the right golf clubs for your swing? Pete shares his experience using AI for club recommendations, while James explains why real-world testing and professional club fitting still matter. Will Zalatoris: Is This the End? After announcing another major back operation that will sideline him for the 2027 season, we discuss Will Zalatoris's future, the challenges of returning from serious back surgery, and the mental side of losing the game you love. The Golfing Catch-Up of the Week An Australian golfer achieves an albatross followed by a hole-in-one on consecutive holes. We discuss the incredible odds, whether to keep the balls, and what we'd shoot on the next hole! Operation Scratch Pete tests different clubs for chipping, battles the dreaded 60-degree wedge, discovers a new favourite club for bump-and-runs, and gets another challenge from James. The Diagnosis: AI in Golf From club fitting and course management to shot tracking, can AI genuinely help you improve, or is it just another source of advice that sounds convincing? Bunker Play, Sand Conditions & Your Weekly Prescription Why different bunker sands change the shot, how your weight distribution affects contact, and James's practical advice for getting out of the sand more consistently. Plus, the latest tour golf discussion, listener questions, plenty of banter, and an update on our 72-hole fundraising challenge. ⛳ THE LONGEST DAY — HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER RESEARCH On 30 November, we're heading to Mount Broughton to take on 72 holes of golf in one day, raising money for cancer research. We're bringing together a great group of golfers for a day of golf, laughs, and a serious challenge. Every donation helps us get closer to our fundraising target. Donate here: https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/golfrehab If you enjoy Golf Rehab, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, leave us a comment, and share it with your golf mates. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers. Golf Rehab — real golf, honest conversations, and trying to get a little better every week.

  3. Oct 12

    Golf Rehab Episode 12 - Are Your Golf Clubs Holding You Back? Distance, Driver Loft & Better Scoring

    Send us a message, or your questions Are your golf clubs really holding you back, or is it time to stop buying equipment and start working on your game? This week on Golf Rehab, Pete and James tackle one of amateur golf’s biggest obsessions: equipment. From chasing more distance to constantly changing clubs, we discuss what actually makes a difference to your scores — and what might just be an expensive distraction. THE HITTER & THE FITTER Does your driver have enough loft? Are golfers obsessed with distance for the wrong reasons? James explains why keeping the ball in the air and finding the fairway can be far more valuable than chasing another 10 metres. OPERATION SCRATCH Pete takes on the challenge of playing difficult shots and trying to manufacture different ball flights. The results are a mixed bag, but the lesson is clear: the golf course is for playing, not experimenting. We also discuss the mental side of golf, recovering after a bad start and why Pete’s frustration can turn one poor shot into several. GOLFING CATCH-UP We discuss the latest developments around LIV Golf, including the uncertainty surrounding Jon Rahm, Joaquin Niemann and Sergio Garcia. Plus, the new 2027 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x, whether amateur golfers will notice a difference between ball generations, and Sahith Theegala’s ball getting stuck in a tree — including an umbrella that got stuck trying to rescue it. GROUP THERAPY Gary from Sydney asks the question many golfers need to hear: when should you stop buying new clubs and actually work on your game? James explains why getting fitted is only part of the solution, and why lessons and practice matter just as much. THE PRESCRIPTION This week’s advice is simple: play away from the pin. Stop taking unnecessary risks at sucker pins and give yourself a bigger target. More greens, fewer disasters and better scores. Plus, we share an update on The Longest Day, as we prepare to play 72 holes at Mount Broughton on 30 November to raise money for cancer research. Support our fundraiser: https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/golfrehab If you enjoy Golf Rehab, follow the podcast, subscribe on YouTube and share it with a mate who spends more time buying golf clubs than practising with them. Golf Rehab isn't about recovering from golf, it's accepting that none of us ever will.

  4. Oct 5

    Golf Rehab Episode 11 - Golf Ball Testing, Mini Drivers & Why Less Clubs Might Make You Better

    Send us a message, or your questions This week on Golf Rehab, Pete and James are back with a packed episode covering golf equipment, course management, the latest stories from the world of golf, and another step in Pete’s mission to get to scratch. The boys break down their golf ball testing, comparing premium, mid-range and entry-level balls and discovering just how different the numbers can be. Does the most expensive ball actually perform best for you? The Hitter & The Fitter gets into wedge fitting and why the wrong bounce or grind could be costing you shots, plus a big question for amateur golfers: could a mini driver actually be a better option than a 3-wood? In Operation Scratch, Pete puts the half-set challenge to the test, and surprisingly shoots one over par. With fewer clubs in the bag, he’s forced to think more about course management, club selection and where he wants to leave his next shot. We also talk Tom Kim’s Asian Games gold medal and the pressure of avoiding compulsory military service, Brooks Koepka putting a mini driver in the bag, Scottie Scheffler’s priorities, a very strange protest involving tennis balls at the Alfred Dunhill, and the USGA and R&A considering different equipment rules for professionals and amateurs. Plus, Pete’s putting continues to be a problem, James prescribes another challenge, and we reveal the next stage of Operation Scratch. THE LONGEST DAY Pete and James are taking on The Longest Day on 30 November, playing 72 holes at Mount Broughton to raise money for cancer research. We’re aiming to raise $4,000, and every donation makes a difference. Support Golf Rehab and donate here: https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/golfrehab If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, subscribe and share it with a mate who is equally addicted to golf. And remember: Golf Rehab isn't about recovering from golf, it's accepting that none of us ever will.

  5. Sep 28

    Golf Rehab Episode 10 - Operation Scratch Begins | Golf Balls, Blades & The Longest Day

    Send us a message, or your questions Support The Longest Day at Mount Broughton We’re taking on 72 holes at Mount Broughton on November 30 to raise money for cancer research, and we’d love your support. Help us raise money for this great cause by donating here: https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/golfrehab Every donation helps, and if you want to get involved with our Longest Day challenge, get in touch with us through the Golf Rehab socials. Welcome to Episode 10 of Golf Rehab — and we’ve officially hit double figures. This week, we kick off Operation Scratch as James takes on the challenge of helping Pete go from an 8 handicap to scratch. With no formal lessons, questionable course management and a healthy resistance to practice, Pete might have finally met his match. James sets the first challenge: play a round with a half set of clubs and learn to get more creative around the course. We also get stuck into: The US comeback at the Presidents Cup and what it means for the International TeamJackson Koivun’s impressive singles performanceMatt Fitzpatrick winning the Open de FranceThe World Sand Green ChampionshipsThe Asian Tour cancelling 2027 Q-SchoolOur new Hitter & Fitter segmentDo premium golf balls actually matter?Why you should probably stop changing golf balls every roundShould a 20 handicapper play blades?Our plans for the 72-hole Longest Day challengeA listener question about getting from a 15 handicap to single figuresThe first instalment of Group TherapyAnd James gives us our first Prescription: keep the ball in front of you.Plus, we discuss some questionable putting techniques, Bryson’s latest social media antics and the shorts Craig has made us promise to wear for his $150+ donation. Golf Rehab is the podcast for golfers who know they have a problem, but still don’t fix it. Subscribe, leave us a review and tell a mate about the podcast. It might seem like a small thing, but it really helps us get Golf Rehab in front of more golfers.

  6. Sep 24

    Golf Rehab Episode 9 - Jamie Eid: How Golf Changed My Life

    Send us a message, or your questions In this episode of Golf Rehab, Pete and James sit down with Jamie Eid, a golfer who only picked up a club around 11 months ago, but quickly became completely obsessed with the game. Jamie shares how golf entered his life during a period of major change, how it helped quiet his mind and become a reset from the pressures of everyday life, and why he now sees golf as much more than just a sport. We talk about his rapid progression, the impact of a knee injury on his game, his goal of becoming a more consistent golfer, and the lessons he's learned about managing expectations and resetting after a bad shot. Jamie also opens up about his mental health journey, therapy, male friendships and why he believes the golf course can be a place where men are more comfortable talking about what's really going on. We also get into Jamie's huge social media journey, from starting an anonymous mental health account to building an audience of around 800,000 followers — and what happened when he decided to shift his content towards golf and personal growth. Plus, there's plenty of banter, golf obsession, equipment talk and a few stories from the golf day that brought us all together. This is Golf Rehab at its best, honest conversations, golf, laughs and the occasional admission that we might all have a problem. #GolfRehab #GolfPodcast #Golf #MentalHealth #GolfLife

  7. Sep 21

    Golf Rehab Episode 8 - The Caddie Who Walked Off, Tiger Is Back & Pete Beats James!

    Send us a message, or your questions Support The Longest Day at Mount Broughton Help us raise money for this great cause by donating here: https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/golfrehab Every donation helps, and if you want to get involved with our Longest Day challenge, get in touch with us through the Golf Rehab socials. This week on Golf Rehab, Pete finally gets one over James… and he’s going to make sure everyone knows about it. The boys break down Pete’s dramatic match against James, including a pressure-packed finish, a few questionable putting performances and the moment Pete finally got the win. They also run through the biggest stories from the week in golf, including Jacob Bridgeman’s incredible 61 to win the Biltmore Championship, JJ Spaun’s BMW PGA Championship victory at Wentworth, and Jay Hall’s first professional win. Then things get interesting. Tony Finau’s very unusual putter setup gets a closer look, Tiger Woods is back hitting golf balls, and the boys discuss what a return to competitive golf could look like for him. Plus, one of the strangest moments of the week: a caddie literally drops the bag and walks off mid-round after an apparent argument with his player. And finally, the boys answer the listener question: Who would be your dream guest on Golf Rehab? The answers range from Anthony Kim and Adam Scott to Steve Irwin, Peter Brock, Shane Warne and Diego Maradona. As always, golf, gear, tour stories, plenty of banter and two golfers trying to work out why they keep making this game harder than it needs to be. Golf Rehab isn't about recovering from golf. It's accepting that none of us ever will.

  8. Sep 16

    Golf Rehab Episode 7 - Josh Armstrong: PNG Open Winner & A Chat With His Mate

    Send us a message, or your questions In this special episode of Golf Rehab, James sits down with his good mate Josh Armstrong, fresh off winning the PNG Open, and Pete gets to jump in with a few questions of his own. And because this is Golf Rehab, there’s plenty of banter along the way — including James giving Josh plenty of stick, Pete getting very interested in the stinger, and a few stories that probably wouldn't make it into a traditional golf interview. What starts as a chat between mates quickly turns into a look inside the reality of professional golf: from Josh growing up in Canberra and becoming Australia’s number one junior, to the Junior Presidents Cup, turning pro, travelling the Aussie circuit, and even sleeping in his car to get to tournaments. Josh talks us through the PNG Open win, including the wild back nine, the crucial moments on 15 and 17, THAT STINGER, and how breathwork helped him keep his head when the tournament was there to be won. We also get into his putting, his very specific five-degree-loft putter, playing alongside some of Australia’s biggest golfing names, and what winning the PNG Open means for the next few years of his career. A genuine chat with a good mate about the highs, lows, sacrifices and ridiculous moments that come with trying to make it as a professional golfer. Golf Rehab — helping golfers by making it worse since 2026.

    Golf Rehab Episode 7 - Josh Armstrong: PNG Open Winner & A Chat With His Mate
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Golf Rehab is the support group for golfers who don't actually want to be cured. Join Pete and James each week as they tackle the questions every golfer has, challenge common myths, share their own journeys and have plenty of laughs while embracing the addiction we all know and love.

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  • Creator
    Peter & James
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Golf Rehab Podcast
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