The Goat Track

The Goat Track
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If you care about South African golf, this is your podcast. The Goat Track covers SA course reviews, the SA Top 100 rankings, club life, tour news, and sharp opinions on the game — built by golfers, for golfers, mostly from Africa. We've sat down with Golf Digest's Stuart McLean, covered LIV Golf South Africa on the ground, and debated whether your home course deserves its ranking. Weekly 30-minute episodes from July 2026. Instagram: @thegoat_track. YouTube: The Goat Track. Web: thegoattrack.co.za.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 94: The Open Preview - Hard and Fast!

    The Claret Jug is on the line, and we are breaking down everything you need to know ahead of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. In this episode, we dive into the venue's rich history and trace South Africa's deep connection to these famous links, from Bobby Locke's historic battles to Branden Grace's record-breaking round of 62 back in 2017. To get the real picture of how the course is actually playing, we check in with Mike Hollick live on the ground in Southport. Mike gives us the first-hand scoop on the current links conditions, how hard and fast is it? And the brutal holes that are set to torture the scorecard this week. Finally, we run through the South African contingent teeing it up and debate how they will fare against the elements. We wrap things up by lock in our Golfchamps teams, serving up our favorite value plays and a few bold, high-differential sleepers to help you climb to the top of your pools.

    Episode 94: The Open Preview - Hard and Fast!

  2. 2d ago

    Episode 93: Michael Hollick on Winning and The Open

    T and JDV welcome South Africa’s newest DP World Tour champion, Michael Hollick, to the show! Michael takes us behind the scenes of his massive win in Germany and explains the reasoning behind his surprising decision to skip the Scottish Open. As he prepares to make his Major debut, he reflects on the long, hard-fought journey to get here. Plus, get an inside look at Royal Birkdale as Michael shares his tactical observations from the fairways and reveals what it will take to conquer the course this week.

    Episode 93: Michael Hollick on Winning and The Open

  3. Jun 26

    Episode 92: Mpumalanga Madness: Kambaku Crocs, Kruger Trails, and Highland Gate

    Terrence sits down with JDV to unpack an unforgettable few days up in Mpumalanga. They cover the unique layout and routing of Kambaku Golf Club in Komatipoort. Is it better than Boschoek? Where does the name come from? And what happens when an architectural appreciation round gets interrupted by an absolutely insane crocodile sighting right ABOVE the course. Taking a quick detour from the fairways, Terrence shares a few stories from walking the wilderness trails in the Kruger Park, before the guys head up to the Dullstroom altitude. He close out the episode by breaking down the Ernie Els-designed Highland Gate, capped off with a truly crazy story from the 17th hole. A trip for the ages and some stories that can't be missed.

    Episode 92: Mpumalanga Madness: Kambaku Crocs, Kruger Trails, and Highland Gate

  4. Jun 10

    Episode 91: Top 100 Heat, Hoff’s Gadgets, & Stadium Golf at Kingsmead

    The dust is still settling after our recent Top 100 rankings interview, and the feedback has been flying in. In this episode, we unpack the reaction—the good, the bad, and the fiercely debated—and dive into why certain course rankings get everyone so fired up. Next, Hoff takes center stage to talk through his latest game-improvement toys and his ambitious roadmap for upcoming lessons. Will the tech actually translate to a lower handicap, or is it just more gear for the bag? We also explore the wild concept of stadium golf taking over the iconic Kingsmead cricket ground, before wrapping up with a brutally honest look at the latest golf triumphs and tragic failures from T and JDV. Hit play for your weekly dose of course architecture talk, casual banter, and local golf realities.

    Episode 91: Top 100 Heat, Hoff’s Gadgets, & Stadium Golf at Kingsmead

  5. May 26

    Episode 90: How does the SA TOP 100 work?

    In this episode, we sit down with Golf Digest editor and the mastermind behind the South African Top 100 courses ranking system, Stuart McLean. We pull back the curtain on the entire ranking process to discover exactly who assesses the courses, how the scoring categories are structured, and how panelists separate a great overall experience from a course's true architectural ranking. Stuart also opens up about the future of the evaluation system, the complex reasons why some clubs choose to opt out of the rankings entirely, and wraps up by sharing a few of his absolute favorite golf destinations across South Africa.

    Episode 90: How does the SA TOP 100 work?

  6. May 3

    Episode 89: LIV and Our Top 100 Predictions

    Is the LIV party over before it truly began? We open this week’s episode with a look at the latest funding drama and the ripples it’s sending through the South African golf landscape. The heart of the show, however, is dedicated to the upcoming Top 100 course rankings. We debate which tracks are sliding, which are surging, and take a bold swing at predicting the new Top 10. To wrap up, we move away from the data to discuss the courses that don't need a ranking to be special—the ones close to our hearts

  7. Apr 15

    Episode 88: Another Major Saffa Fail

    The dust has settled on another Major week, and while the leaderboards were lacking a South African flag at the top, there is plenty to unpack. We sit down to discuss our biggest takeaways from the latest event and why the Sunday charge from the local contingent never materialized. And may not for a while. JDV gives us a candid (and frustrated) update on his ongoing battle with the handicap app. Meanwhile, Hoff is making headlines of his own, though not on the scorecard. He’s back to his old retail habits, and we find out exactly what new "game-changing" gear he’s convinced will save his season.

    Episode 88: Another Major Saffa Fail

  8. Apr 8

    Episode 87: Masters 2026 Preview

    JDV, TBag and special guest Dimitri aka Silly Goose Golf team up to discuss all things Masters. They chat about what makes a good Masters, what they are hoping for and which winner they would least like to see. The lads then dive into the Masters 2026 Player draft picking from 5 categories each and there are some serious surprises straight out of the gate.

    Episode 87: Masters 2026 Preview
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If you care about South African golf, this is your podcast. The Goat Track covers SA course reviews, the SA Top 100 rankings, club life, tour news, and sharp opinions on the game — built by golfers, for golfers, mostly from Africa. We've sat down with Golf Digest's Stuart McLean, covered LIV Golf South Africa on the ground, and debated whether your home course deserves its ranking. Weekly 30-minute episodes from July 2026. Instagram: @thegoat_track. YouTube: The Goat Track. Web: thegoattrack.co.za.

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  • Creator
    The Goat Track
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Explicit
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