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    Inside The Ropes - Golf Queensland

    Australian golf podcast hosted by Andy Maher, covering all areas of the game across Australia and around the world plus a dedicated Queensland segment each week. This golf show will deliver compelling interviews with a variety of guests that golf fans will love.
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    Episodes (16)

    #9: The Open preview, Mat Goggin, Ash Hall, Simon Magdulski and Greg Blewett

    #9: The Open preview, Mat Goggin, Ash Hall, Simon Magdulski and Greg Blewett
    The Open is front and centre on Episode 9 with Mat Goggin (6:19) and Ash Hall (1:05:35) joining the show. Golf Australia’s Rules guru Simon Magdulski goes head-to-head with Hayesy on the first “I Put It To You…” segment (1:17:37) before former Australian Test Cricketer Greg Blewett stops by (1:36:12). The LPGA’s dress code drama and a nude Great White Shark cap off a jam-packed show. Ali Whitaker and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.

    #8: Ian Baker-Finch, Cam Smith, Curtis Luck and another rules debacle

    #8: Ian Baker-Finch, Cam Smith, Curtis Luck and another rules debacle
    On Episode 8, 1991 The Open champion and CBS Golf analyst Ian Baker-Finch joins the show (1:47), Queenslander Cam Smith tells us about his charge at The Open next week (43:55), Curtis Luck chats on the eve of the John Deere Classic (1:03:49) and Hayesy is fired up about the Jon Rahm rules debacle (1:17:18). Jo Charlton and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.

    #7: World No. 1, "Ask Us Anything", Ryan McCarthy and Gavin Kirkman

    #7: World No. 1, "Ask Us Anything", Ryan McCarthy and Gavin Kirkman
    World No. 1 So-Yeon Ryu headlines Episode 7 to discuss her rise to the top and her love for Vegemite (2:44), our first “Ask Us Anything” segment is launched (49:45), we chat to recent The Open qualifier Ryan McCarthy (1:08:02) and new PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman stops by (1:20:43). Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton return to join host Andy Maher.  On the Golf Queensland show, we talk to Isuzu Queensland Open Regional Qualifier John Smoljko.

    #6: Spieth's bet, Minjee's coach, Aussie Tom Watson, Brad James and Dylan Perry. Grant Field joins the Golf Queensland Show.

    #6: Spieth's bet, Minjee's coach, Aussie Tom Watson, Brad James and Dylan Perry. Grant Field joins the Golf Queensland Show.
    On episode 6, we chat to Minjee Lee's coach Ritchie Smith (19:23), the caddie of the women’s World No.1 Tom Watson (31:06), Golf Australia's High Performance Director Brad James (45:54) and British Amateur runner-up Dylan Perry (1:04:01). We also discuss Jordan Spieth's bet with his caddie Michael Greller! Alison Whitaker and Martin Blake return to join host Andy Maher.  On the Golf Queensland Show (1:18:40), Grant Field is the special guest. 

    #5: John Huggan, course lengths, Rory's tweet and Su Oh! Plus Jed Morgan joins the Golf QLD Show.

    #5: John Huggan, course lengths, Rory's tweet and Su Oh! Plus Jed Morgan joins the Golf QLD Show.
    Episode 5 features Mark Hayes’ beef with Brandel Chamblee over lengthening courses (4:40), golf writer John Huggan is on the line from Scotland (7:36), Rory McIlroy’s strange year and his social media spat with Steve Elkington (37:10) and Su Oh joins the show from the U.S. (43:05). Jo Charlton is back as a co-host to join regulars Andy Maher and Mark Hayes. On the Golf Queensland Show (1:10:36), youngster Jed Morgan joins the Inside The Ropes team. 

    #4: Geoff Ogilvy, Marc Leishman, Ryan Ruffels with special guest co-host Mike Clayton. Sheree Hasson joins the Golf Queensland Show.

    #4: Geoff Ogilvy, Marc Leishman, Ryan Ruffels with special guest co-host Mike Clayton. Sheree Hasson joins the Golf Queensland Show.
    Episode 4 is a special U.S. Open preview show with Andy Maher and Mark Hayes being joined by Mike Clayton. We have an in-depth chat with 2006 U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy (8:07) as well as catch-up with Marc Leishman (54:55) on the eve of Round 1 at Erin Hills GC. Ryan Ruffels (1:04:29) also joins the Inside The Ropes team from Jamaica plus we talk all things topical around Australian golf and on the world stage. On the Golf Queensland Show (1:35:00), Sheree Hasson is the special guest. 

    #3: Nick Flanagan and Trevor Herden on the U.S. Open, global tours, Jacs Ford and Donald Trump golf site . Golf QLD Show features John 'Lefty' Leftbridge

    #3: Nick Flanagan and Trevor Herden on the U.S. Open, global tours, Jacs Ford and Donald Trump golf site . Golf QLD Show features John 'Lefty' Leftbridge
    Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Martin Blake on Episode 3 of Inside The Ropes. The U.S. Open is under the spotlight with Australian qualifier Nick Flanagan joining the show (5:30) followed by Golf Australia's Director of Tournaments, Trevor Herden (29:06). Plenty on how our Aussies are traveling on the global tours whilst Jacs Ford discusses her passion for more women to take up golf (56:28). Finally, Martin Blake has discovered a website dedicated to Donald Trump's golf game (1:06:10). The Golf Queensland Show (1:09:50) features guest John 'Lefty' Leftbridge. 

    #2: Bob Harig from ESPN, Brett Coletta, Stephen Pitt & more. Plus Scott Wagstaff from Carbrook GC on Golf QLD Show.

    #2: Bob Harig from ESPN, Brett Coletta, Stephen Pitt & more. Plus Scott Wagstaff from Carbrook GC on Golf QLD Show.
    Andy Maher and Mark Hayes are joined by Alison Whitaker on Episode 2 of Inside The Ropes. Interviews include ESPN Senior Golf writer Bob Harig to talk Tiger’s DUI (8:45), Brett Coletta on the eve of his second PGA Tour start at The Memorial (23:57), Golf Australia CEO Stephen Pitt (46:10) and Alan Grieve on taking out the Brisbane Golf Club’s monthly medal with his hickory clubs (1:10:40). Golf Queensland segment features GM, Scott Wagstaff from Carbrook GC to discuss the devastation to his club from flooding (1:18:04).