Golf Drifter
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Three average golfers breaking down the important questions all golfers are asking ... whilst reviewing the best courses and golf trips in the world.
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Masters Magic - Could we play the 18th and win? What would we shoot?
April 14, 2022 00:10 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBA comprehensive run down of the Master results. Why did we sleep on Scheffler? Could we win if we had to play the 18th hole for him? What would we shoot in Masters conditions?
Masters week! Plus a live draft
April 05, 2022 19:51 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThe best week in golf is here. Tiger is playing…. Probably. Geary vs Alker. The first female major of the year. Grant splashes some cash. And our first ever live draft of fantasy picks.
We're back! Jacks, Millbrook, Tiger!
March 29, 2022 19:35 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBAfter a small break the boys are back. We finally played together with Casey and Grant taking a famous victory. We discuss Jacks Point, Millbrook, WGC Matchplay, Augusta, Tiger coming back, what we would pay to play Augusta and the mandate of a golf club.
New Zealand golf course gems, the best sports movies ever, & The Players preview
March 08, 2022 09:11 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIt's Players Week on the PGA tour. Where does this event stack up vs majors? The boys also discuss breaking car windows and ranchsliders, review some NZ golf course hidden gems and break down the best sports and golf movies ever.
The obliteration of Omaha and Vaughan goes chalk
March 01, 2022 17:52 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThe results of the first live Golf Drifter event are in, and they are not good! What is Phil up to? Where have all the second-hand clubs gone? And Vaughan goes chalk in our live draft for our all-time scramble teams.
Saudi dramas & Lee vs Fox for our lives!
February 22, 2022 20:44 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIts been a big week on the world golf front. The Saudi League appears to be dead and buried and we have our first female winner of a mixed pro event. The boys break down Scramble tactics and discuss who they would pick in a battle to the death between Foxy and D Lee. Plus the best golf trips in NZ!
Foxy the champ & the top 10 NZ Golfers of all time
February 15, 2022 10:08 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBRyan Fox wins on the DP World Tour which sparks a chat about our best 10 golfers of all time. The guys also break down the party that is the WM Open and Vaughan lets us in on some dating advice in honour of Valentines Day.
What golf course in NZ would be buy ... and Premier League antics
February 08, 2022 18:26 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThis weeks golf world was dominated by Premier League chat. Will it actually happen? Plus we discuss what golf course in NZ would we buy if we could and break down the Winter Olympics fun.
Lydia, the best value golf weekends in NZ, and career best rounds.
February 01, 2022 18:31 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBSo much golf over the weekend to celebrate and enjoy. Lydia Ko once again proves she is a legend of world sport. One of the pod members has his best round ever. How do we put together our dream ambrose group? And what sport would be play if you could do anything and be the best in the world at it?
The BEST and WORST golf holes in New Zealand
January 24, 2022 19:50 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWeek 3 of the Golf Drifter year. We discuss the best and worst golf holes in NZ as well as playing golf alone, and local rules dramas. Plus, could NZ ever host a Presidents Cup?
Netflix, Jediah the great, Terrace Downs and a big revelation
January 17, 2022 09:48 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBA real mixed bag this week. We review the Sony Open and the recent Netflix doco news. Plus try to understand why we suck from the middle of the fairway. Plus a bunch of "Would you rather's" from the audience.
New year, same golf battles - Tieke & Millbrook
January 11, 2022 10:12 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWe are back for the new year. We break down our golf over the last 3 months, discuss the new Tieke and Millbrook courses, and preview all 2022 has to offer on the world golf tours, plus the recent Tourney of Champions. Plus learn why Casey was last sighted pushing a golf cart by hand in Hamilton.
America the great - Our season finale!
September 28, 2021 23:21 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWelcome to the new world of US Ryder Cup domination as old man Europe is trampled. We break down all the best and worst parts of the weekend plus discuss the unwritten rules of being a golf single. This is our last episode of the season before we are back bigger and better than before!
#22 - America the great - Our season finale!
September 28, 2021 23:21 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWelcome to the new world of US Ryder Cup domination as old man Europe is trampled. We break down all the best and worst parts of the weekend plus discuss the unwritten rules of being a golf single. This is our last episode of the season before we are back bigger and better than before!
Ryder Cup Week & the best teams ever
September 21, 2021 19:28 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBIts Ryder Cup week, which for some golf fans is the biggest week in the golfing universe. The boys are split on who wins and also break down their all time teams for a battle to the death. Plus is Steven Alker living the dream?
#21 - Ryder Cup Week & the best teams ever
September 21, 2021 19:28 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBIts Ryder Cup week, which for some golf fans is the biggest week in the golfing universe. The boys are split on who wins and also break down their all time teams for a battle to the death. Plus is Steven Alker living the dream?
#20 - Way too early predictions for 2022, and golf hypotheticals
September 13, 2021 22:18 - 1 hour - 60 MBAs we bask in the 1 week PGA offseason the boys discuss what will happen in 2022 and how Golf could learn off other sports. Plus we discuss whether golf media is evolving fast enough, and we ask our best hypothetical golf questions yet.
Way too early predictions for 2022, and golf hypotheticals
September 13, 2021 22:18 - 1 hour - 60 MBAs we bask in the 1 week PGA offseason the boys discuss what will happen in 2022 and how Golf could learn off other sports. Plus we discuss whether golf media is evolving fast enough, and we ask our best hypothetical golf questions yet.
Casey the champion + Why we are thankful for the USA
September 06, 2021 09:54 - 1 hour - 56 MBPatrick Cantlay is the 2020/21 Fed Ex Cup Champion but why was the Tour Championship such a bore? We break down the Solheim Cup, fantasy sports, what America sports do well and the best golf shots we have ever hit.
#19 - Casey the champion + Why we are thankful for the USA
September 06, 2021 09:54 - 1 hour - 56 MBPatrick Cantlay is the 2020/21 Fed Ex Cup Champion but why was the Tour Championship such a bore? We break down the Solheim Cup, fantasy sports, what America sports do well and the best golf shots we have ever hit.
Covid sucks, playoffs rule and crazy stats
September 01, 2021 04:33 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBA real mixed bag on this week on the show. We discuss the job of bonus golf when stuck in lock down, getting the yips, the craziest golf stats in existence, golf attire, and stupid video replays.
#18 - Covid sucks, playoffs rule and crazy stats
September 01, 2021 04:33 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBA real mixed bag on this week on the show. We discuss the job of bonus golf when stuck in lock down, getting the yips, the craziest golf stats in existence, golf attire, and stupid video replays.
#17 - Finau finally, Bryson & the big boys, and what we hate about golf
August 25, 2021 21:51 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBTony Finau has finally broken through for his first big win. Does this open the floodgates? Lydia also had a solid week at the Women's Open. The boys also break down Bryson's entrance into the Long Driving World Champs, who we would want on our 2 man scramble team, what we hate about golf, and whether we would play with Tiger at our local course or alone at Augusta.
Finau finally, Bryson & the big boys, and what we hate about golf
August 25, 2021 21:51 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBTony Finau has finally broken through for his first big win. Does this open the floodgates? Lydia also had a solid week at the Women's Open. The boys also break down Bryson's entrance into the Long Driving World Champs, who we would want on our 2 man scramble team, what we hate about golf, and whether we would play with Tiger at our local course or alone at Augusta.
#16 - Playoff time and our most feared holes in New Zealand
August 17, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 58 MBNew Zealand has been plunged back into Lockdown which means more time for golf chat! We break down Kevin Kisner's victory and preview the playoffs. Plus we wrap up Lydia's recent form, our dream jobs in golf, most feared golf holes, how much is too much to spend on a club.
Playoff time and our most feared holes in New Zealand
August 17, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 58 MBNew Zealand has been plunged back into Lockdown which means more time for golf chat! We break down Kevin Kisner's victory and preview the playoffs. Plus we wrap up Lydia's recent form, our dream jobs in golf, most feared golf holes, how much is too much to spend on a club.
The amazing Lydia Ko and how we would beat Jon Rahm
August 11, 2021 01:22 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBLydia Ko is the first double golf medallist in the Olympics! Plus the PGA tour is starting to heat up with the playoffs just around the corner. We also break down where to next for Bryson, and work out a strategy for beating Jon Rahm in a match. Plus hear what the guys wish they new as golf beginners.
#15 - The amazing Lydia Ko and how we would beat Jon Rahm
August 11, 2021 01:22 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBLydia Ko is the first double golf medallist in the Olympics! Plus the PGA tour is starting to heat up with the playoffs just around the corner. We also break down where to next for Bryson, and work out a strategy for beating Jon Rahm in a match. Plus hear what the guys wish they new as golf beginners.
#14 - Gold medals, epic comebacks and hard golf courses
August 04, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBXander has won the gold medal and Casey has completed an epic comeback to defeat Grant. Plus this week we break down the senior tour and ask whether anyone cares? Plus discuss the toughest courses in NZ, what mistakes courses are making, and what we would build if we were course designers.
Gold medals, epic comebacks and hard golf courses
August 04, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBXander has won the gold medal and Casey has completed an epic comeback to defeat Grant. Plus this week we break down the senior tour and ask whether anyone cares? Plus discuss the toughest courses in NZ, what mistakes courses are making, and what we would build if we were course designers.
Olympics, Judge Grant, and a pro playing your course
July 27, 2021 21:13 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIt's Olympics week and as always the Olympics are taking over the world. The boys break down what they love and hate about the Olympics, plus discuss Cameron Champ, Greyson Murray, what a Pro would shoot at their course, what is a must have item in their golf bag and Judge Grant presides over an argument
#13 - Olympics, Judge Grant, and a pro playing your course
July 27, 2021 21:13 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIt's Olympics week and as always the Olympics are taking over the world. The boys break down what they love and hate about the Olympics, plus discuss Cameron Champ, Greyson Murray, what a Pro would shoot at their course, what is a must have item in their golf bag and Judge Grant presides over an argument
#12 - The Open letdown & the most overrated course in NZ
July 20, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThe Open is over for another year and we break down what was an underwhelming event. We also discuss overrated golf courses and debate whether we would make the cut as a foursome in a major ... plus so much more!
The Open letdown & the most overrated course in NZ
July 20, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThe Open is over for another year and we break down what was an underwhelming event. We also discuss overrated golf courses and debate whether we would make the cut as a foursome in a major ... plus so much more!
Hitting rock bottom, giving swing advice and THE OPEN!
July 14, 2021 02:45 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIts The Open Championship week and we are all pumped to break down who to watch out for. Plus we discuss the PGA and European weeks that were, hitting rock bottom on your golf game, giving your mates swing tips and debate whether a hole in 1 is better than a albatross.
#11 - Hitting rock bottom, giving swing advice and THE OPEN!
July 14, 2021 02:45 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIts The Open Championship week and we are all pumped to break down who to watch out for. Plus we discuss the PGA and European weeks that were, hitting rock bottom on your golf game, giving your mates swing tips and debate whether a hole in 1 is better than a albatross.
#10 - We are back baby! Have we peaked as golfers ?
July 08, 2021 00:24 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWE ARE BACK! After a week off to move house the boys are back and breaking down all the big golf news. - Our recent Kauri Cliffs Adventure - All the recent PGA news including the recent epic playoffs - Have we peaked as golfers ? - Golf and the Olympics - Is Mini Golf a legit test of golf ?
We are back baby! Have we peaked as golfers ?
July 08, 2021 00:24 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWE ARE BACK! After a week off to move house the boys are back and breaking down all the big golf news. - Our recent Kauri Cliffs Adventure - All the recent PGA news including the recent epic playoffs - Have we peaked as golfers ? - Golf and the Olympics - Is Mini Golf a legit test of golf ?
Bonus Episode - Casey and Grant discuss the Kauri Cliffs Open
June 30, 2021 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBFresh off a winter golf adventure at Kauri Cliffs Casey and Grant break down the weekend that was and discuss the best and worst parts of Kauri cliffs. Audio recorded in the car, so not first class.
Rahm the champion and the REAL major at Kauri Cliffs
June 23, 2021 05:36 - 55 minutes - 51 MBOnce again a golf major delivers on the big stage. The boys break down John Rahm's win and all the other happenings from Torrey Pines. Plus we preview our upcoming trip to Kauri Cliffs and the essentials of a great golf trip. Also do balls really matter ? And would you want to play every course in NZ ?
#8 - Rahm the champion and the REAL major at Kauri Cliffs
June 23, 2021 05:36 - 55 minutes - 51 MBOnce again a golf major delivers on the big stage. The boys break down John Rahm's win and all the other happenings from Torrey Pines. Plus we preview our upcoming trip to Kauri Cliffs and the essentials of a great golf trip. Also do balls really matter ? And would you want to play every course in NZ ?
US Open week! Plus should you tinker with your swing ?
June 15, 2021 20:10 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIts US Open week at Torrey Pines. The boys are excited and break down who to watch. Plus we discuss playing golf with celebs, battling a low point in your game, and which tournament we would go to if we could travel anywhere.
#7 - US Open week! Plus should you tinker with your swing ?
June 15, 2021 20:10 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIts US Open week at Torrey Pines. The boys are excited and break down who to watch. Plus we discuss playing golf with celebs, battling a low point in your game, and which tournament we would go to if we could travel anywhere.
Covid, Chokes, Goats and the best value for money course going round!
June 10, 2021 03:15 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWelcome back. Sorry we are a day late. This week we break down all sorts of interesting topics The enforced withdrawal of John Rahm The choke of Lexi Thompson Pro ams ... are they worth it ? GOATS Best value for money course in NZ
#6 - Covid, Chokes, Goats and the best value for money course going round!
June 10, 2021 03:15 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWelcome back. Sorry we are a day late. This week we break down all sorts of interesting topics The enforced withdrawal of John Rahm The choke of Lexi Thompson Pro ams ... are they worth it ? GOATS Best value for money course in NZ
The perils of golf equipment, weather bombs and golf rules
June 02, 2021 00:06 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week the boys break down the week in golf before discussing the worst golf products we have ever purchased. We also discuss the worst conditions we have played in and what rules we would love to see changed in golf.
#5 - The perils of golf equipment, weather bombs and golf rules
June 02, 2021 00:06 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week the boys break down the week in golf before discussing the worst golf products we have ever purchased. We also discuss the worst conditions we have played in and what rules we would love to see changed in golf.
#4 - Phil won a major, and Grant had a meltdown
May 26, 2021 19:39 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBWhat a week it was to be a golf fan. Phil Mickelson out of know where became the oldest major champion in golf history and the PGA Championship delivered on all fronts. We are also joined by Grant to discuss amateur golf meltdowns, what would pro golf be like with mulligans and the best formats for playing golf with your mates.
Phil won a major, and Grant had a meltdown
May 26, 2021 19:39 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBWhat a week it was to be a golf fan. Phil Mickelson out of know where became the oldest major champion in golf history and the PGA Championship delivered on all fronts. We are also joined by Grant to discuss amateur golf meltdowns, what would pro golf be like with mulligans and the best formats for playing golf with your mates.
#3 - What would we shoot at Kiawah Island ?
May 18, 2021 21:30 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIt's PGA Championship week and we are back with Podcast #3, with lots of fun topics to discuss. Vaughan played golf with a kid star .... How will the kid become a pro ? Why is the PGA the least attractive major to win ? What would we shoot at Kiawah Island ? How much is too much to pay for a round of golf ? Where is our dream golf trip location ? Audio is still not fantastic quality but its getting better. We promise actual mics soon!