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The Swing of It

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Ron Chopper, Hamish Brayshaw and Joel Innes try to figure out how to be good at golf. The Swing of It is recorded out of BC Studios built by grounded. building tomorrow, together. w: grounded.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Recent Guests

Mystic Mike
Guest invited to participate in the cuck call segment
Episode: #77 - A Cuck from the Dead, The Swingers Winners Rings & The Greatest Shots in Golf
Damien Ray
Guest featured in Chopper's channel video pieces
Episode: #77 - A Cuck from the Dead, The Swingers Winners Rings & The Greatest Shots in Golf
Tarun Dewan
Counselor for the city of Coburn (guest on the episode)
City of Coburn
Episode: What would a new golf course in Perth look like?
Dan Grieve
World-renowned short game expert
Golf Instructor / Short game expert
Episode: #71 - Straight from St Andrews
Wayne Jack
CEO of Kwinana Council
City of Kwinana
Episode: What is happening to Kwinana Golf Club?
James Towns
Listener guest invited to participate inCelebrity Handicap guessing
Swingers Invitational participant
Episode: #66 - Golf Heart Attacks, Club Locals & Love Making on the Course
Sam Roberts
Listener guest invited to participate in Celebrity Handicap guessing
Swingers Invitational participant
Episode: #66 - Golf Heart Attacks, Club Locals & Love Making on the Course
Dylan Punchin
Listener participant in Celebrity Handicap guessing game
Swingers Invitational participant
Episode: #66 - Golf Heart Attacks, Club Locals & Love Making on the Course
Tommy Hipworth
Invited guest for Swinger Invitational
Unspecified golf club player in NSW
Episode: #62 - Club fittings, Bullies Invitational & Golf Fights

Hosts

Joel Innes
Co-host, primary presenter, and part of the core trio; contributes anchored, conversational golf banter.
Hamish Brayshaw
Co-host with a focus on banter and hosting duties; part of the three-host dynamic.
Ron Chopper
Host with signature humor and handicap-leaning segments; central figure in the trio.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 378 ratings
  • Canada’s #1 Golf podcast

    The Swing of It is Canada’s #1 Golf podcast (that comes from Australia) according to Apple Podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Pond NL
    Canada6 months ago
  • Better than your average Bear.

    Top golfing podcast. If you’re looking for a laugh and a bit of golf news you’ll enjoy this. Banter for days and who doesn’t love some Butcher Chat. Keep it up lads.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rusty07
    Australia9 months ago
  • Best golf pod going around

    My favourite golf podcast ! Great mix of golf chat and banter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bolaj
    Australia9 months ago
  • Great!!

    I live in the states but this is my favorite podcast. Great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smkymntdrifter
    United States10 months ago
  • Really?

    Two bogan p*ssheads and Chopper talk about getting wasted and abusing alcohol… golf is occasionally mentioned.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ALANCLARKE
    Australiaa year ago

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A few reviews note desire for louder audio and sharper production in places.
Some listeners feel the humor can be polarizing but remain engaged with the community vibe.
Shows strong camaraderie and relatable golf banter that fans enjoy.
Guests consistently praise the hosts' chemistry and humor as a draw for listeners.
Audience feedback highlights entertaining hosts and practical insights on golf culture.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#84
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Apple Podcasts
#32
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#91
Canada/Sports/Golf
Spotify
#37
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#2
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#43
France/Sports/Golf

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#81 - Answering Your Questions, Golf Red Flags & Worst Training Aids...
Q: Is there a difference in lesson quality between indoor sims and the driving range?
Indoors sims provide data, but real-life ball flight and seeing it on the range is essential for truly understanding changes.
#81 - Answering Your Questions, Golf Red Flags & Worst Training Aids...
Q: How did you all meet?
They describe meeting at a PGA dinner and later bonding over golf and their first impressions of Hammer, leading to starting the pod.
#73 - Golf Cheats, Top Golfing Destinations & Cheapest Golf Gear...
Q: What are your thoughts on pro shops being taken over by golf clubs?
The panel agrees it can streamline operations but risks eroding the specialist focus and expertise pro shops bring, suggesting a balanced, symbiotic approach with clear roles.
#70 - Best Dinosaur Caddy, Golf Hot Takes & Swingers Reserves
Q: What are the logistics for the Swingers Invitational reservists?
The hosts outline a process where reservists are called in order and may fill in if someone pulls out, with a plan for on-day attendance and possible alternate roles like caddies.
Answering your questions, handicaps, hole in ones & sticky grips
Q: When's the best time to have a pint at golf?
While opinions differ, post-round pints are often considered the best tasting, although pre-round pints are also popular.

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A freewheeling golf talk show built on banter, personal round anecdotes, and playful segments around handicaps, gear, and travel. Hosts riff on current golf news, course design, and industry quirks while weaving in listener contributions, sponsor plugs, and crowd-sourced challenges. Notable strengths include a strong sense of community, vivid on-location storytelling, and a rhythm that blends humor with practical golf talk, making it appealing for fans who want entertaining banter as well as a window into golf culture, destinations, and industry dynamics.

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2. Damien Ray
3. Tarun Dewan
4. Dan Grieve
5. Wayne Jack
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7. Sam Roberts
8. Dylan Punchin

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