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Why Golf Podcast

Why Golf brings you the latest thought-provoking perspectives and discussion, from influential and experienced characters, within and around the golf industry. Fuelled by insights from the brand new http://thisiswhygolf.com platform, we explore and challenge opinions on the hot topics within the sport. Why Golf is presented by Skyscanner.

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Live from the AIG Women’s Open with Big Randy from No Laying Up

We’ve travelled to the home of golf, St Andrews, for this episode of Why Golf! Recorded during the AIG Women’s Open, Di catches up with Big Randy from No Laying Up, one of the world’s biggest golf podcasts. Randy speaks about the differences he finds in covering women’s vs men’s golf events, how No Laying Up grew from humble origins into the world-dominating force it is today and shares his thoughts ahead of this month’s Solheim Cup. We also hear from TV presenter Dan Walker, professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova, golf coach Kate Davey and YouTuber Rick Shiels about their golfing journeys. Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube here. To find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer, head to thisiswhygolf.com. Submit your messages to the team here!

31 min
AUG 25

New Why Golf on the way soon!

We're taking a mid-season break on Why Golf during a massively busy summer of sport, but we've got exciting plans for the second half of the year! Di Stewart has this update! The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

1 min
AUG 5

BONUS: R&A CEO Martin Slumbers

CEO of the R&A Martin Slumbers joins us on this bonus episode live from The 152nd Open to discuss why he believes investment is better placed in grassroots initiatives than prize money, the work the R&A are doing to make golf more inclusive and accessible and of course, his Why Golf. Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube here. To find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer, head to thisiswhygolf.com. Submit your messages to the team here! The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

14 min
JUL 22

Racing driver Chloe Chong

This week on Why Golf Di Stewart is chatting to someone who recently fell in love with the world of golf - racing driver Chloe Chong! She shares her experience of being named the youngest driver on the F1 Academy grid and the parallels she sees between motorsport and golf. Recorded at Pitch in Soho, Chloe also talks about her preconceptions of golf before taking up the sport and explains the superstition she has caused by Sir Lewis Hamilton! Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube here. To find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer, head to thisiswhygolf.com. Submit your messages to the team here! The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

38 min
JUL 8

Live from Sunningdale Heath with G4D Champion Mike Browne

This week Why Golf has travelled to Sunningdale Heath Golf Club to find out why it’s so loved by its members! Recorded in front of a live audience, we hear from owners Tom Reid and Kristian Baker about the culture they’ve tried to foster since taking over to ensure the club, in their words, ‘is where everyone should be able to come and feel welcome.’ We also hear from G4D player Mike Browne about his inspiring journey to becoming a champion golfer as an army amputee. Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube here. To find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer, head to thisiswhygolf.com. Submit your messages to the team here! The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

55 min
JUN 24

Serial golf champion Joakim Bjorkman at The G4D Open

This week on Why Golf we've travelled to find out more about this year's G4D Open! Di Stewart speaks to Joakim Bjorkman, winner of 35 worldwide titles, who shares his inspiring story from discovering he had Achondroplasia (of short stature), to finding solace in golf along with the current difficulties he's still overcoming in the game. We also hear from President of EDGA Dr Tony Bennett, and Director of Golf Development at The R&A Kevin Barker, to find out what makes the G4D Open, a competition for the world's most talented golfers with a disability, so special. Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube here. To find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer, head to thisiswhygolf.com. Submit your messages to the team here! The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

47 min
JUN 10

Super Bowl winner & NFL legend Victor Cruz

After conquering the world of NFL, Victor Cruz has swapped the football field for the golf course, and he’s joining Why Golf to tell us all about it! He explains how his daughter first introduced him to the sport and the enjoyment they get from playing together, plus shares his thoughts on how the culture of golf is changing. Cruz also talks about how getting out and playing on the course is the closest rush he can get to walking out on Super Bowl Sunday and that discovering golf has saved the lives of many ex-athletes. Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube here. To find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer, head to thisiswhygolf.com. Submit your messages to the team here! The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

45 min
MAY 27

LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan

We’re teeing off the new series of Why Golf with LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan! Mollie talks about her passion for inspiring young girls and women through golf and her pride in seeing prize money increase substantially on the tour in recent years. She also discusses the need for more accessible coverage of women’s golf events and looks ahead to the 2024 Solheim Cup. Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube here. To find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer, head to thisiswhygolf.com. Submit your messages to the team here! The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

52 min

11/28/2022

Why Golf: Opinion Matters

Opinion Matters brings you the latest thought-provoking perspectives and discussion - from influential and experienced characters - within and around the golf industry. Fuelled by insights from the brand new thisiswhygolf.com platform, we explore and challenge opinions on the hot topics within the sport.

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Why Golf brings you the latest thought-provoking perspectives and discussion, from influential and experienced characters, within and around the golf industry. Fuelled by insights from the brand new http://thisiswhygolf.com platform, we explore and challenge opinions on the hot topics within the sport. Why Golf is presented by Skyscanner.

Creator

IMG Audio
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

20
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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