To honour all the dads who have shaped the game we love, Course Language brings you a very special Father’s Day bonus episode with Ryan’s dad, Dale Lynch. Dale has coached multiple world-class players and is a director of BannLynchMcDade and Yarra Bend Golf.

(2:20) Spending time with Ryan on tour — the unique experience of swapping hats as a dad, coach and caddie (9:26) Dale’s journey to becoming one of the very few full-time coaches in Australia at the time (19:22) Memories from the Victorian Institute of Sport and the incredible talent that came out of the program (23:14) The importance of routine and its connection to AFL goal kicking — plus Dale’s impact on some of the game’s best goal kickers (27:55) What it really takes to become a world-class player (35:20) Life on the US Tour as a coach, including insights from major weeks (40:47) The 2006 US Open — Geoff Ogilvy’s win at Winged Foot and Dale’s reflections as a major-winning coach (47:35) The swirling rumours of Dale becoming Tiger Woods’ coach

A Father’s Day conversation full of stories, insights and moments that shaped Australian golf.

Shownotes:

https://yarrabendgolf.com/golf-lessons/

https://www.peninsulakingswood.com.au/cms/golf-2/blm-golf-coaching/

Credits: USGA

Sammy and Lynchy are back for Episode 9 with plenty to unpack from the world of golf. They kick things off Around the Grounds (5:48) with a wrap of the NT PGA Championship before welcoming the newly crowned champion, Andrew Martin (8:02), for a special chat on his big win.

The boys then break down the final Ryder Cup teams set to battle it out at Bethpage Black (37:44), before diving into a fiery Scramble debate on whether every tournament should allow range finders (40:03).

To round things out, Sammy and Lynchy put forward a bold new idea — an Aussie State Team format for the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia to spice up the end of the season (45:18).

Sammy and Lynchy are back for Episode 8 with another big week in golf. The boys kick things off with Tommy Fleetwood’s incredible maiden victory before diving into the latest Ryder Cup chatter and captain’s picks (20:55). At (32:37) they break down the British Masters, including some standout results from our Aussies and Kiwis.

As always, it heats up in The Scramble (1:02:05) with another debate, before handing out a few well-earned Mulligans (1:09:00).

Show notes & credits: LIV Golf League, Codesportsau

In Episode 7, Sammy and Lynchy take you Around the Grounds (1:55), recapping results from golf tournaments all over the world, including a preview of Eastlake (12:22), a look at our home tour, the PGA Tour of Australasia (16:23), and deep dives into both the DP World Tour and the Seniors Tour (22:30).

The boys then go head-to-head in another edition of The Scramble (31:25), hand out a few well-deserved Mulligans (40:02), and at (45:26) welcome a very special guest — world-class golf course photographer Gary Lisbon, author of Golf Courses of the World.

Gary shares the craft behind capturing some of the most breathtaking golf course images ever taken, dives into what makes a great course photograph, and takes us through his favourite courses across the globe, from Royal Melbourne West and Barnbougle Dunes to Royal County Down, Lofoten Links, and beyond.

A must-listen for lovers of the game, golf travel, and the beauty of golf course design.

Shownotes: 🎙 Sound credits: CBS Golf

📖 Gary Lisbon’s Favourite Courses:

• Africa – Leopard Creek

• Australia/New Zealand – Royal Melbourne West, Tara Iti, Barnbougle Dunes

• Continental Europe – Lofoten Links, Morfontaine, Real Club Valderrama

• UK/Ireland – Royal County Down, North Berwick, Ballybunion

• North America – Cypress Point, Oakmont, Pine Valley

• South America – Santapazienza Golf Club, Gavea Golf Club, Jockey Club

• Asia – Shanqin Bay, Hirono, Kawana

Sammy sits down with one of Australian basketball’s greats to fire off nine rapid-fire golf questions. From his biggest golfing moments to his favourite courses, dream foursome, and what keeps him coming back to the game, Chris gives us a glimpse into his passion for golf both on and off the court.

After hearing Sammy share his ultimate high and ultimate low on the golf course, the guys swing into Around the Grounds and cover a massive weekend in golf, starting with the FedEx St. Jude Championship (7:56). At (23:20), Sammy throws out a bold idea to spice up the PGA tournament playoff tie breaks, before they break down the latest LIV Golf event at (26:30). Sadly, some fan favourites get handed a “Mulligan” at (33:21).

At (36:00), Sammy and Lynchy welcome a special guest — PGA Tour of Australasia’s Head of Tournament Development, Kim Felton. Kim gives us an inside look at the exciting new pathways for Aussie golfers to make it onto the world stage (38:00) and previews the upcoming Australian season (50:30).

To wrap things up, the boys go head-to-head in an epic debate for The Scramble — should you really get relief from a fairway divot? (59:35).

At (5:30), they go around the grounds to chat about the AIG Women’s Open, the Wyndham Championship (14:00), and other results from around the golfing world. At (28:05), the guys break down the US Ryder Cup team and whether Keegan Bradley might pick himself. At (32:40), it’s the latest Scramble debate: Would you rather be a YouTube golf superstar or a pro golfer? Mitch, one of our CL Members, drops a great question about how we can help pace of play at your local course (39:35). To wrap up, the guys chat about the upcoming tournaments that will decide the FedEx Cup in what’s shaping up to be a massive month of golf (55:05).

Shownotes: Contact: courselanguagepodcast@gmail.com to raise a question for Sammy and Lynchy. Credits: CBS, Composer Scott Buckley