We are back at Royal Birkdale after 36 holes of The Open.

The cut has been made, some huge names are heading home and Bryson gets into penalty drama!

• The halfway leaderboard after two remarkable rounds
• Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns matching the lowest round in men’s major history
• Bryson's controversial two-shot penalty
• Royal Birkdale’s yellow, burned-out and incredibly fast fairways
• The enormous home support for Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood
• Big-name players who missed the cut
• Who can now win the Claret Jug?

• Watch the incident and Bryson’s discussion with officials – Sky Sports
• Grant Moir explains the ruling – Sky Sports
• Detailed video explanation of why the penalty applied
• Bryson’s complete second-round highlights – YouTube
• “Everything but take a weed whacker out!” – Sky’s child-friendly take
• PGA Tour explanation of Rule 8.1 and the accidental action

• Official Round Two highlights – The Open on YouTube
• Official live leaderboard
• Scottie Scheffler’s second-round highlights
• Rory McIlroy’s full second-round highlights
• Sam Burns and Lucas Herbert’s record-equalling 62s

• Tommy Fleetwood’s condensed opening round
• Tommy receives a massive lift from the Birkdale crowd
• The Open’s official website – news, video and course coverage

GolfLoopz is heading to The Open Championship!

In Episode 10, we look ahead to golf’s oldest major as it returns to Royal Birkdale. We explore the history of The Open, explain what makes links golf so different and take a closer look at Royal Birkdale’s dunes, deep bunkers and hard, burned-out fairways.

We also preview some of the leading contenders—including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Southport’s own Tommy Fleetwood.

Most importantly, GolfLoopz will be at Royal Birkdale throughout the week, sharing the sights and sounds of The Open: the navy-blue grandstands, giant yellow scoreboards, flags cracking in the wind and the world’s best golfers trying to control the ball on a fast-running links course.

• The story of the first Open Championship in 1860
• Why links fairways can become hard, brown and incredibly fast
• About Royal Birkdale and previous winners
• Predictions and local favourite Tommy Fleetwood
• What GolfLoopz will be looking and listening for at Royal Birkdale

• Jordan Spieth wins The Open from the driving range – official R&A video

• Pádraig Harrington’s incredible 5-wood on the 17th – official R&A video
• Harrington explains the shot that helped him win

Carnoustie in 2018 is a brilliant example of a links course becoming dry, brown and extremely fast.

• The Open: what was needed to win at hard and fast Carnoustie
• Tiger Woods discusses firm and fast Carnoustie

• The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale – official championship page
• Royal Birkdale hole-by-hole course guide

• The story of the first Open Championship
• The history of the Claret Jug and Challenge Bel
• Explore the complete journey of The Open
• The Open’s official website

Welcome to Episode 9 of GolfLoopz — the golf podcast for kids.

This episode is a beginner-friendly guide to golf: where it came from, how it works, what pars and handicaps mean, and how kids can get started without joining a fancy golf club or buying 14 clubs on day one.

Key topics

Golf’s Scottish roots, linksland, “gowf”, and the famous 1457 Scottish ban

The basic aim of golf: get the ball from tee to hole in as few shots as possible

What a golf course looks like: tees, fairways, greens, rough, bunkers and penalty areas

Par, birdies, eagles, albatrosses, bogeys and double bogeys

Stroke play, match play, Stableford and handicaps

The basic spirit of the Rules of Golf: play the course as you find it and the ball as it lies

What equipment beginners actually need

Ways to try golf: driving ranges, short courses, pitch-and-putt, simulators, adventure golf and Toptracer Range

Why golf is strange, brilliant, frustrating — and maybe the greatest game of them all

Links

Get into Golf - England

https://getintogolf.co.uk/junior-golf/

Rocks and Rookies - England Golf

https://www.englandgolf.org/rocks-and-rookies

Scottish Golf - Get Started

https://www.scottishgolf.org/get-started

Golf Foundation (UK)

https://www.golf-foundation.org

First Tee (USA)
https://firsttee.org/programs/

US Kids Golf (Junior Clubs)

https://www.uskidsgolf.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorxv5Wb2MkEo6q9J3P07eqxR4t4ypbuz6u3ptJbl0_U8hC2cDbA

The R&A – Rules of Golf
https://www.randa.org/en/rog/the-rules-of-golf

Rules of Golf According to Dennis the Menace!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rules-Golf-According-Dennis-Menace/dp/0718138503

The R&A – Handicapping
https://www.randa.org/en/handicapping

St Andrews and the 18-hole round
https://www.scottishgolfhistory.org/origin-of-golf-terms/18-hole-round/

Toptracer Range
https://toptracer.com/range/

Alan Shepard’s golf shot on the Moon
https://www.nasa.gov/history/alsj/a14/a14.clsout3.html

The Open Championship
https://www.theopen.com/

Thanks for listening to GolfLoopz — the golf podcast for kids.

Next up: GolfLoopz is heading to The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale — the oldest major in golf.

Welcome to Episode 8 of GolfLoopz – the Golf Podcast for Kids.

I

n this episode, we preview the 2026 U.S. Open at the historic and fearsome Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York.

We look at what makes the U.S. Open different from every other golf tournament, explore the history and unusual name of Shinnecock Hills, and examine why its hard greens, coastal wind and sloping fairways create such a difficult challenge.

We also run through the leading contenders, including Scottie Scheffler’s attempt to complete the career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele — plus GolfLoopz favourites Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland and Patrick Reed.

• The history of the U.S. Open and why it is genuinely an “Open”
• How players qualify through local and final qualifying
• Shinnecock Hills and the meaning behind its name
• Why Shinnecock is one of the toughest courses in championship golf
• Brooks Koepka’s victory at Shinnecock in 2018
• Scottie Scheffler’s bid to complete the career Grand Slam
• The chances of Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and the other favourites
• Wild-card picks Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed and Viktor Hovland

Official 2026 U.S. Open website:
https://www.usopen.com/

Shinnecock Hills course guide and history:
https://www.usopen.com/2026/about-shinnecock-hills-golf-club.html

Video flyovers of all 18 holes at Shinnecock Hills:
https://www.usopen.com/2026/videos/features/02/18/2026-u-s--open-course-tour--flyovers-of-every-hole-6389523936112.html

2026 U.S. Open tee times:
https://www.usopen.com/2026/tee-times.html

U.S. Open qualifying information and results:
https://www.usopen.com/2026/qualifying.html

Learn more about the Shinnecock Nation:
https://www.shinnecock-nsn.gov/

The story of Brooks Koepka’s 2018 U.S. Open victory at Shinnecock:
https://victory.usopen.com/watch/features/2021/05/17/champion-s-journey--brooks-koepka-2018-u-s--open-6254695108001.html
Phil Mickelson's meltdown on the greens in 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW084qWwhV4

Email:
jamie@sportsandlegal.com

Instagram:
@golfloopzpod

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 Club
• Profile of dominant player Nelly Korda and her journey to victory
• Charley Hull's rise and personality as a golf ‘rock star’
• Remarkable story of Madeline Sagström competing while seven months pregnant
• Future 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 Club
• Hogan's Alley
• Riviera bunker in middle of the green
• Nelly final round
• Charley Hull 2nd Place
• Charley "Shy kids don't get sweets!"
• Madelene Sagström playing US Open pregnant
• AIG Women's Open
• 2026 Solheim Cup
  

Connect with the Host:

• Email: jamie@sportsandlegal.com
• Instagram - @GolfLoopzpod

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 Profile
• Aronimink Golf Club
• Tournament Highlights
• (BIG!) Trophy Presentation
• 2 Gloves
• Iron Covers
• Long Jim Barnes - first ever 300 yard drive

Episode 5 : PGA Championship Preview

The 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 Site
• Wanamaker Trophy
• Wanamaker Trophy 2
• John Daly 1991
• John Daly Driver!
• Phil Mickelson 2021
• Michael Block 2023
  
  

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?