Golf Loopz: A Golf Podcast for Kids

Jamie McDonald
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Golf Loopz is a golf podcast for kids who love golf, are just getting into golf, or just want to know what all the fuss is about! The pod aims to cover the biggest tournaments and players in the game as well as diving into stories and topics from golf's past and present. It also aims to helps kids on their journey in golf, with tips on how to get started, what equipment to buy and inspirational stories. Golf Loopz is the passion project of Jamie McDonald, a golf obsessed father of 3 boys who love podcasts but couldn't find anything suitable in golf, so he decided to start one himself. We don't expect to win any awards for production but will be delighted if you enjoy listening. Happy listening, and please like, share, comment and subscribe. Follow us on insta: @golfloopzpod Golf Loopz is produced by www.sportsandlegal.com Contact us on jamie@sportsandlegal.com

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 7: US Women's Open - Nelly wins at Riviera!

    Welcome to Episode 7 of Golf Loopz - Golf Podcast for Kids. In this episode we take our first look at women's golf with coverage of the US Women's Open and Nelly Korda's epic win at Riviera CC in California. Key topics: Overview of the 2026 US Women's Open and the venue Riviera Country ClubProfile of dominant player Nelly Korda and her journey to victoryCharley Hull's rise and personality as a golf ‘rock star’Remarkable story of Madeline Sagström competing while seven months pregnantFuture women’s golf majors: KPMG Women's PGA, Evian Championship, AIG Women's Open, and the Solheim Cup Resources & Links: US Women's Open Riviera Country ClubHogan's Alley Riviera bunker in middle of the greenNelly final round Charley Hull 2nd PlaceCharley "Shy kids don't get sweets!"Madelene Sagström playing US Open pregnantAIG Women's Open2026 Solheim Cup Connect with the Host: Email: jamie@sportsandlegal.com Instagram - @GolfLoopzpod

    6 min

  2. May 19

    Episode 6: PGA Championship Review

    2026 PGA Championship Review Aaron wins at The Mink! This episode covers the thrilling upset at the PGA Championship as England's Aaron Rai claims his first major as the pros struggled on the crazy greens at Aronimink GC. We delve into Aaron's funky iron covers, two gloves and more, as well as reviewing the whole tournament - happy listening! Timestamps:00:00 - PGA Championship overview and key questions 00:17 - Aaron Rai's winning performance and tournament setting 01:05 - The challenging course conditions and scoring environment 01:28 - Rai’s final round 01:58 - Rai's career background and steady rise 02:14 - Unique gear choices: two gloves and iron covers 03:35 - Rory McIlroy's week: a tough start but resilient recovery 04:34 - Scotty Scheffler’s tenure as defending champ 05:01 - Jordan Spieth and Ricky Fowler’s performances 05:44 - PGA Club Pros and noteworthy efforts 06:01 - Final thoughts: lessons from the tournament Resources & Links:Aaron Rai's ProfileAronimink Golf ClubTournament Highlights(BIG!) Trophy Presentation2 GlovesIron CoversLong Jim Barnes - first ever 300 yard drive

    8 min

  3. May 13

    Episode 5: PGA Championship Preview

    Episode 5 : PGA Championship PreviewThe PGA Championship starts on Thursday 14th May at Aronimink GC, Philadelphia, USA. In this pod we take a dive into this years' 2nd "Major", from its rich history to iconic moments and who might take home the trophy this year. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the PGA Championship and its importance 00:31 - What is the PGA Championship? Its history and significance 00:55 - The origin and evolution of the tournament format 01:44 - The legendary Wanamaker trophy 02:20 - Iconic moments in PGA Championship history, like John Daly’s 1991 win and Phil Mickelson’s 2021 victory 03:20 - The inclusion of club professionals and Michael Block’s story in 2023 04:16 - Hosting at Aronimink Golf Club this year and course details 05:22 - Top contenders: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Cam Young 05:52 - Other potential champions: Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth 07:06 - Final predictions and players to watch Links:PGA Championship Official SiteWanamaker TrophyWanamaker Trophy 2John Daly 1991John Daly Driver! Phil Mickelson 2021Michael Block 2023

    8 min

  4. May 4

    Episode 4: Player Profile - Tiger Woods

    Welcome to Episode 4 and the first of our Player Profiles series where we zoom in on stars of the game past and present. This week we are going Tiger hunting as we profile possibly the greatest golfer who has ever lived, Tiger Woods. We cover his childhood and early career to his biggest wins and craziest stats. We also talk about his comeback win at the Masters in 2019 and whether we might see Tiger win again. Youtube links: Tiger on TV aged 2!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxPmzIKBris "Hello World": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLf3Gb5TcXs Hole in one Phoenix Open 1997 (Lego!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-8ciOsxeLw 1997 Masters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ufOethOv8 Tiger Slam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAfmGTYzqg Chip-in 2005 Masters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_tkJEAGMDE Broken leg US Open 2008: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZrWCzMeqmc 2019 Masters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs Tiger's Influence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akDBOPbmPfA Sound bites: "He made golf bigger, more athletic, more global" "In 2008, Tiger won the US Open with a broken leg" "Never, ever count him out" Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Who is Tiger Woods? 01:27 Hello World! Tiger turns pro 02:11 Tiger's Dominance and the Tiger Slam 02:58 The most iconic moment - chip in at the 2005 Masters 03:26 Challenges, injuries, scandals and COMEBACK! 04:13 Top 5 Crazy Tiger Facts 05:10 Tiger's Influence on Golf 05:40 Tiger at 50 - is there one more story to be written?

    8 min

  5. Apr 14

    Episode 3: Masters Review - Rory Wins Again!

    RORY! RORY! RORY! This episode covers Rory McIlroy's historic win at the 2026 Masters, analyzing the key moments, player performances (good and bad!), and lessons from the tournament. Links: Golf Loopz Insta: https://www.instagram.com/golfloopzpod/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheMasters Every Shot of Rory's Final Round: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGh0Cjio85E Poor Haotong: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U7m4JhotAn0 Masters Kids https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5bbCtDMySv-c8GkpqGbRIJj7WpQFTjiC Masters Kids Triva: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unCrMKeryaY&list=PL5bbCtDMySv-c8GkpqGbRIJj7WpQFTjiC&index=11 keywords Golf, Rory McIlroy, Masters 2026, Augusta, golf tips, tournament analysis, golf history, sportsmanship Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:21 Rory Wins again! 01:55 The Final Round 03:26 The Green Jacket & More 04:04 Great week for Rory - not so much for some others! 05:50 Quiz Time 06:47 Wrap-Up 08:00 Themetune.mp3

    9 min

  6. Apr 7

    Episode 2: Masters Preview

    EPISODE 2: ITS THE MASTERS! On this episode we preview the Masters, the first Major of the year and one of the greatest events in all of sports. We'll dive in to the history, the golf course and talk about who might be victorious this year. We'll also delve into some of the cool quirks of the Masters, like the Champions Dinner and the Par 3 Contest. Some great Masters Links to check out: Masters Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMasters/featured Masters Vault (every shot since 1968!) https://www.masters.com/vault Masters for Kids https://www.masters.com/kids Tiger 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs Jack 1986 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQhgCpz9x-c

    10 min

  7. Apr 7

    Episode 1 : Intro - Hello World!

    Hello World! Welcome to the first ever episode of the Golf Loopz podcast for kids. In this first intro episode we give you a flavour of what the pod will be all about, challenge you with our first quiz and look forward to our Masters preview in episode 2.

    4 min
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Golf Loopz is a golf podcast for kids who love golf, are just getting into golf, or just want to know what all the fuss is about! The pod aims to cover the biggest tournaments and players in the game as well as diving into stories and topics from golf's past and present. It also aims to helps kids on their journey in golf, with tips on how to get started, what equipment to buy and inspirational stories. Golf Loopz is the passion project of Jamie McDonald, a golf obsessed father of 3 boys who love podcasts but couldn't find anything suitable in golf, so he decided to start one himself. We don't expect to win any awards for production but will be delighted if you enjoy listening. Happy listening, and please like, share, comment and subscribe. Follow us on insta: @golfloopzpod Golf Loopz is produced by www.sportsandlegal.com Contact us on jamie@sportsandlegal.com

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