With over 20 years of tour experience under the belt, Justin Walters is a pro's pro. He's also more than just a golfer having started Birdies 4 Rhinos with his good friend and equally passionate nature lover, Dean Burmester. In this episode brought to you by Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate, the guys chat to Justin about the looming LIV arbitration, the future of his beloved rhinos and the best braaier he's had the privilege of sharing the coals with!
David Feherty needs little introduction. But we'll give him one anyway. An iconic golf commentator, Feherty has been witness and provided his unique analysis to some of the most iconic moments in the game over the last 30 years. In this episode he talks candidly about a chequered past, his controversial move to LIV and having a front row seat to 'The Tiger Show.'
In this episode, brought to you by Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate, the guys catch up with one of the most well known voices in the game - Tony Johnstone. Ever the entertainer, Johnstone harks back to when he accidentally knocked Brandon Stone's mom out cold, the time he finally got even with his old pal John Bland and, of course, shares his thoughts on LIV Golf.
In this episode, Simon and Dylan catch up with LIV golfer, Shaun Norris, to get his thoughts and perspectives on what is certainly the hottest (and most contentious!) topic dominating the game at the moment.
You'll have to go a long way before you'll find a bad word uttered about Nick Price. Apart from being a 3 - time Major champion and former world number one, he's also one of the nicest people you'd ever wish to meet or speak to. In this episode, Nick takes us back to his early days in then Rhodesia, talks about his Major victories (and near misses), gives his considered opinion on LIV Golf and wades into the whole 'distance debate'.
Gary Player is, without doubt, South Africa's greatest ever sportsman. His record of 9 Majors and 160 professional wins speaks for itself. Recently, however, life hasn't exactly been plain sailing for the 86 year old, In this episode we caught up with him at Masters week to talk about it all, in the hope of seeing a side not many get to see.
Golf lovers around the world have come to know the dulcet tones of Denis Hutchinson. 'Hutch', as he is affectionately known, was not only the voice of golf in South Africa for many years, but was also a great player in his time, winning the SA Open as an amateur way back in 1959. In celebration of his 90th birthday, we thought it only appropriate to sit down and reminisce about a life immersed in the great game of golf.
In this episode of The Long and Short of It in partnership with Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate, Dale chats to world - renowned golf instructor, David Leadbetter, about his rise to teaching stardom, his approach to coaching and working with some of the best the game has produced.
Jaime Diaz is, without doubt, one of the game's most respected voices. A 10-time Golf Writers Association of America Award winner, he was the recipient of the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism in 2012 and, in 2014, was recognised by Jack Nicklaus as the recipient of the Memorial Golf Journalism Award. Golf World's editor - in - chief joins the guys to talk about what awaits at the 43rd playing of the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.
Tony Jacklin is an Open and US Open champion ('69 and '70) as well as 4 - time Ryder Cup captain. Fair to say, at his peak, Jacklin was one of the biggest names in world golf. Many, however, will remember him for the famous 'concession' putt at the 1969 Ryder Cup given by Jack Nicklaus, which epitomised the spirit in which the game should be played. In this episode, ahead of the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, the guys sat down with one of the main men credited for turning Europe's dismal fortunes in the competition around.
Sam Torrance is one of the game's great characters. He was also a seriously good player with 44 professional wins in a career spanning almost 50 years. In this episode he regales the guys with tales of the Ryder Cup, including his famous win in '02, hilarious antics with his best pal, David Feherty, playing with the great Seve Ballesteros and a story about pro shop ticket stubs.
In golf commentating circles they don't get much better or nicer than Ewen Murray. In this episode, Ewen talks to the guys about big moments from his lengthy, distinguished career - from coaching Darren Clarke to an unresolved tiff with Tiger, and a devastating football stadium fire in 1985, which still haunts him to this day. Throw in some Ryder Cup banter for good measure and you've got all the key ingredients for a really great chat.
Bernhard Langer is a giant of the game. Twice a Masters champion, Langer has the 2nd most victories of all time on both the European and PGA Tour Champions. He's won on 6 continents and, at the 2020 Masters, became the oldest player in the tournament's history to make the cut aged 63. But above it all, he's one of the nicest people you'd ever wish to meet. In this episode he speaks candidly about his faith, breaking his trusty putter, the joys and perils of Ryder Cup captaincy and the key to longevity.
Dame Laura Davies is one of the most successful women to have ever played the game. In this episode Laura chats to Simon, Dylan and Dale about how she became the longest on tour, why she prefers not to use a tee, winning with John Daly, LPGA Hall of Fame disappointment and why she might be close to finally packing away the clubs.
Retief Goosen or 'The Goose' as he's affectionately known is a South African golfing gem. A quiet man, Retief has always tended to let his golf clubs do the talking. And boy, talk they did! In this episode Goosen chats to the guys about the highs of his 2 US Opens wins, his relationship with Ernie Els, life on the PGA Tour Champions, a certain putter named Tracey and, of course, the elixir of life: wine!
Trevor Immelman's career has taken an interesting trajectory since he won the 2008 Masters at the age of 29. In this episode he talks to Simon and Dylan about the highs of winning the Green Jacket and the disappointment in the years following as he battled injury and form. He also opens up about transitioning from playing to commentary and preparing to captain Team International at the 2022 Presidents Cup.
When it comes to the game of cricket Sir Geoffrey Boycott needs little introduction. A revered opening bat, Sir Geoff was the first England player to pass 8000 test runs. Against Australia in August 1977 - in front of a Leeds home crowd - he went on to score his 100th first class century. And, of course, we can't forget a lengthy and colourful career as a cricket commentator and pundit. However, what people might not know is Sir Geoffrey also has a long and great love for the game of golf. Simon and Dylan sat down with him to talk about how he started playing, auctioning off his golf shoes and forgotten holes - in - one.
Tim Clark's golfing resume is seriously impressive. A 2010 Players champion, Scottish Open champion, Canadian Open champion, 2 x South African Open champion, Australian Open champion and a member of 3 Presidents Cup teams; it's fair to say he's ticked a few golfing boxes in his time. In this episode he opens up about a career cut short by injury, the Masters, punching above his weight (and height), hopes for the future, arriving at college with iron covers and buying a stake in a South African rugby team.
In this episode Simon, Dale and Dylan chat to former Ryder Cup player and captain Mark James. As you'll quickly discover, Mark is incredibly humourous and applies his dry wit to a range of topics including a rebellious youth, shooting 111, the '99 Ryder Cup, seagulls at St. Andrews and a new role with The Legends Tour.
During his almost 45 years as a rules official on tour, there were very few things former Chief Referee John Paramor hadn't seen or calls he hadn't made. In this episode the now-retired Paramor - one of the most knowledgable and experienced men to have been involved in the game - sits down with Simon, Dylan and Dale to chat about how he fell in love with the rules of golf, feeling the pressure with an irate Seve Ballesteros, a fuming Ian Woosnam, that Patrick Reed 'incident' and plans for the future.
In this episode Simon and Dale chat to former Ryder Cup captain and 2 - time Masters champion, Ben Crenshaw, about his mentor and friend Harvey Penick, the emotional '95 win at Augusta, his approach to golf course design and, of course, that putt at the '99 Battle of Brookline.
Ricci Roberts is one of the most well known and experienced caddies in the game of golf. He's been caddying for Ernie Els for almost 30 years and has been on the bag for all The Big Easy's Major wins. But it hasn't always been plain sailing. He joins Simon and Dylan to talk about that, a life spent travelling the globe and playing alongside the GOAT, Tiger Woods, at the height of his prowess.
When it comes to big names in the world of golf, Andrew 'Chubby' Chandler has seen and managed them all. In this episode of 'The Long and Short of It' the renowned agent joins Simon Hill and Dale Hayes to reminisce about his professional golf career, how we got into scouting and nurturing prolific talent, the awkwardness of major breakups as well as those highly sought after major triumphs.
Legendary veteran broadcaster, Dougie Donnelly, joins Simon Hill, Dylan Rogers and Dale Hayes to talk about how he made Billy Connolly famous, interviewing the great Sir Paul McCartney, his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson and, of course, his career as one of the most recognisable voices in the game of golf.
Gary talks to Simon and Dylan about being locked down in America, his wife, Vivienne, and her battle with cancer, his relationship with Jack and Arnie as well as his biggest regret. Also featuring Dale Hayes on 'Backspin' and Nick Faldo's former caddie, Dave McNeilly.
Sir Nick Faldo joins Simon and Dylan to talk about his life, quick rise to stardom and a Ryder Cup debut aged just 20. He also chats about his reputation as 'the ice man', a love/hate relationship with the media, Bryson's big hitting and why pros shouldn't be allowed to use long tees.
