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Why Golf

IMG Audio
Golf
Solheim Cup
Mental Health
St Andrews
Women’s Golf
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
BMW PGA Championship
Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)
Ryder Cup
Skyscanner
Women's Golf
Tommy Fleetwood
AIG Women's Open
Women In Sports
Inclusion
F1 Academy
Olympics
Bernardus Golf Course
Disability Sports
Golf Community

Why Golf brings you the latest thought-provoking perspectives and discussion, from influential and experienced characters, within and around the golf industry. Fuelled by insights from the brand new thisiswhygolf.com platform, we explore and challenge opinions on the hot topics within the sport. Why Golf is presented by Skyscanner.

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Latest Episodes

Di Stewart is at the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am for the latest episode of Why Golf, ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup next week in New York!

European player and former winner, Shane Lowry, joins the show for a chat with Gabbie Partington about his hope... more

Just hours after flying back from this year’s Lions Tour in Australia, former England international and Lion himself Anthony Watson joins Di Stewart for a chat on Why Golf!

They discuss success for Andy Farrell’s side Down Under, and Anthony gives... more

This week, we’ve flown to Southern Spain and Real Club Valderrama to meet the biggest golf YouTuber on the planet – Rick Shiels!

He tells guest host Gabbie Partington how he first got into golf in Manchester, before his career trajectory changed dr... more

This week on Why Golf, Di Stewart is catching up with 2-time tour winner and Mum-to-be Annabel Dimmock!

They meet each other at Sunningdale Heath Golf Club, where Annabel reveals how anxious she was to tell her sponsors about her pregnancy and some... more

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Shane Lowry
Ryder Cup player and professional golfer
DP World Tour
Episode: Ryder Cup preview with European winner Shane Lowry and stars from the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am!
Calum Nicholas
Former Red Bull engineer and Red Bull ambassador
Red Bull
Episode: Ryder Cup preview with European winner Shane Lowry and stars from the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am!
Steph Houghton
Former England football captain and golfer
Episode: Ryder Cup preview with European winner Shane Lowry and stars from the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am!
Peter Finch
Golf content creator and commentator
Episode: Ryder Cup preview with European winner Shane Lowry and stars from the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am!
Natalie Pinkham
Television presenter and golfer
Episode: Ryder Cup preview with European winner Shane Lowry and stars from the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am!
Catriona Matthew
Former professional golfer and Solheim Cup legend
Episode: Solheim Cup takeover in the Netherlands! With guest host Henni Zuël, Catriona Matthew and Anne van Dam
Anne van Dam
Professional golfer and newly named PING Junior Solheim Cup captain for Team Europe
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Episode: Solheim Cup takeover in the Netherlands! With guest host Henni Zuël, Catriona Matthew and Anne van Dam
Tommy Fleetwood
Olympic silver medallist and Ryder Cup winner
Episode: Olympic silver medallist and Ryder Cup winner Tommy Fleetwood
Jamie Redknapp
Former footballer and avid golfer
Episode: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship – Part 1 with Jamie Redknapp, Ruud Gullit and Pablo Larrazabal

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Emma Saunders

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Great Start

    Great first episode of what promises to be an interesting series. Always good to listen to Padraig. Look forward to the next one

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark 2007
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful discussions and the engaging style of the hosts, finding the content fresh and inspiring. They particularly enjoy the mix of sports insights and personal stories shared by guests. The involvement of various athletes and industry figures adds to the authenticity and appeal of the series. Overall, there is a positive sentiment surrounding the quality of interviews and the perspectives offered.

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#134
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Apple Podcasts
#18
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#50
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#154
Germany/Sports/Golf
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#13
Denmark/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#77
Mexico/Sports/Golf

Talking Points

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Ryder Cup preview with European winner Shane Lowry and stars from the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am!
Q: What are you looking forward to about playing in the Ryder Cup?
The opportunity to do something amazing in golf doesn't come around often for players.
Ryder Cup preview with European winner Shane Lowry and stars from the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am!
Q: What will be your strongest advantage going into the Ryder Cup?
We have a very good team spirit and camaraderie, which gives us an edge.
Pregnancy as a professional athlete and returning from injury with Annabel Dimmock
Q: What advice would you give to prospective mothers in professional sports?
I want to push that it's fine to have a family while pursuing your career.
Pregnancy as a professional athlete and returning from injury with Annabel Dimmock
Q: Tell us about your recent injury and how it affected your game.
I had to have a sesamoid bone removed in my thumb and I was almost career-ending.
Solheim Cup takeover in the Netherlands! With guest host Henni Zuël, Catriona Matthew and Anne van Dam
Q: How special is it going to be for the Netherlands to host its first ever Solheim Cup?
It's groundbreaking and unique, and I hope it will inspire a lot of kids to take up golf or advance in their careers.

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Featuring insightful discussions and stimulating perspectives, this show engages with various key figures from the world of golf, emphasizing the sport's contemporary and evolving narrative. Episodes highlight a rich array of topics, including personal journeys of professional athletes, developments in women's golf, the balance between sports and philanthropy, and the cultural impact of golf in society. The blend of personal stories and broader topics ensures a comprehensive look at what defines modern golfing, engaging a diverse audience interested not only in the sport but in its broader implications.

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1. Life On Tour Golf Podcast
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Why Golf launched 3 years ago and published 32 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Why Golf include:

1. Shane Lowry
2. Calum Nicholas
3. Steph Houghton
4. Peter Finch
5. Natalie Pinkham
6. Catriona Matthew
7. Anne van Dam
8. Tommy Fleetwood

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