Course Language

Course Language – what happens on course, plays on Course Language.

Join sports commentator and broadcaster Sam Hargreaves, alongside professional golfer and PGA Australasian Tour winner Ryan Lynch, as they dive into the world of golf—on and off the fairway. From weekly tour storylines to player insights, debates, and Confessionals, this is your new home for everything golf.

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Episodes

Apr 13, 2026

1hr 9 min

Sammy and Lynchy get straight into it, breaking down Rory McIlroy's incredible victory and what it means for the game.
At (5:31) Sammy asks Lynchy to pinpoint Rory's signature shot of the week, before at (11:25) Lynchy turns the tables — just how many majors does Rory win before his career is done? At (18:26) the guys reflect on how special it will be to see Rory back at the Aussie Open off the back of this win, before turning their attention to the players who had an unexpectedly tough week at Augusta National (19:14).
At (25:52) they break down Scottie Scheffler's performance finishing just one back, and the others who made things interesting on the final day (27:51). At (29:25) the conversation turns to Justin Rose and the opportunities he let slip — is he the best player to never win the Masters? The guys then get into how the Aussies fared this week (37:41).
At (40:06) it's time to see how the predictions held up, before touching on the celebrity influences spotted at this year's tournament (43:28) and news around Fred Ridley and The Masters' stance on the potential golf ball rollback (46:53).
At (57:56) The Scramble returns with Sammy asking Lynchy — is Rory McIlroy the greatest European golfer of all time? At (1:04:22) Sammy closes things out with a familiar Course Language Confessional.
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Apr 11, 2026

24 min

Sammy and Lynchy jump in for a special wrap of the Masters after the first two rounds and heading into moving day. Can Rory hang on and who could possibly catch him?

Apr 6, 2026

1hr 26 min

It's Masters week and the boys are fired up. Sammy and Lynchy kick things off sharing the moments and memories that come to mind when they think of Augusta National.
At (9:54) there's a brief Around the Grounds before the conversation turns exclusively to The Masters at (14:54), where Sammy and Lynchy break down some of the unique broadcast rules around the tournament — including the phrases you're simply not allowed to use.
At (21:42) the guys are joined by Dale Lynch, a multiple-time coach at Augusta having taken seven players through the gates over the years. Dale takes us inside the ropes at (23:45), covering what makes The Masters unlike anything else in golf, the remarkable change made to the practice area (27:20), what a typical week at Augusta actually looks like (31:22), and how his coaching stint began with Kevin Na (33:27). At (34:59) Dale chats about the greens, the contention years, and Geoff Ogilvy's bold strategic shift to try and get the job done at Augusta (41:11).
At (46:51) the guys revisit Adam Scott's unforgettable 2013 victory, before touching on the tournament's famously technology-free atmosphere at (49:11). At (52:04) Dale reveals just how sought after a Masters pass is — and some of the extraordinary cash offers he's fielded for his Augusta coaches credential.
At (58:40) Lynchy breaks down the holes that will decide the tournament this week, and at (1:04:55) both guys reveal their full top 5 picks. At (1:14:55) they name their best placed Aussie and a few potential villains who could spoil the feel-good stories.
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Mar 31, 2026

10 min

One of the most beloved personalities in Australian golf joins Lynchy for a special Quick 9 — nine quickfire questions about Gowie's golfing life.
Paul Gow has seen it all in the game, and in this candid chat he opens up about his achievements, his confessions from life on Tour, and the one moment he'd rather forget — or as Gowie might put it, has a few regrets about. 
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Mar 31, 2026

55 min

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show fresh off a day out at The National Pro-Am, recapping a great round alongside cricketer Glenn Maxwell and Tour player Josh Younger.
At (11:48) Lynchy provides some handy advice for Sammy on how to handle a misbehaving driver mid-round — something we've all been through.
At (16:30) the boys touch on Tiger's unfortunate news during the week before heading (23:00) into Around the Grounds to cover a big week in golf, highlighted by Gary Woodland's remarkable comeback story, claiming victory at the Houston Open.
At (28:16) get your pencils ready as Lynchy hands out his early picks to take out The Masters, kicking off the 9th of April. At (30:41) the guys then turn their attention to the final PGA Tour of Australasia event at The National, wrapping up the Order of Merit.
At (43:26) a listener question lands involving a hole in one — and much like last week, the debate is whether this one actually counts. At (46:19) it's time for The Scramble, as Lynchy poses an interesting one to Sammy — with Whoop becoming increasingly prevalent in golf, would he be comfortable sharing his Whoop data coming down the stretch in a tournament?
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Mar 24, 2026

50 min

Sammy and Lynchy are back for another episode, kicking things off fresh off a brilliant day out at Yarra Bend for the PGA Associate Pro-Am.
At (12:28) Lynchy breaks down his experience getting fitted for new irons at the Callaway headquarters, explaining why getting properly fitted for your clubs can be a genuine game-changer — and why too many golfers skip this crucial step.
At (18:11) it's Around the Grounds, starting with Hannah Green's incredible third consecutive win taking out the WPGA Championship. The boys then turn their attention to the PGA Tour before touching on the LIV Golf Series, where an emotional Bryson DeChambeau claimed victory at LIV South Africa.
At (32:52) it's time for The Scramble, as Sammy puts a big question to Lynchy — should any other majors follow Augusta's lead and be held at the same course every year? The guys dig into it before a listener Scramble question comes in that has Sammy and Lynchy, for once, in complete agreement at (41:45).
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Mar 17, 2026

45 min

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show wrapping up their weeks on and off the course, with Sammy dialing in from a surprise location for this episode.
At (4:37), the lads break some big news as PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp unveils proposed changes to the structure and direction of the tour. The boys give their take on what it could mean for players, fans and the future of elite golf.
At (21:55), it’s Around The Grounds, covering a massive weekend highlighted by the Women’s Australian Open and the much-debated “5th major” — The Players Championship, where Cameron Young claimed a huge victory.
At (36:34), the focus shifts closer to home with a breakdown of Will Florimo’s impressive win at the Heritage Classic, before the episode wraps with a Course Language Confessional — this time a special anonymous write-in from one of our listeners (41:02).
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Mar 9, 2026

1hr 9 min


Sammy and Lynchy kick off the episode comparing notes from their week on the course, including a discussion on the difference between morning and afternoon golfers after Sammy has had some recent dawn tee times.
At (10:25), following the Melbourne F1 weekend, the boys chat through the news of McLaren entering the golf hardware space, and reflect on other big brands that have tried — and often failed — to break into golf equipment.
At (16:54), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with an incredible finish at the ISPS Handa Japan–Australasia Championship, where Travis Smyth prevailed on the sixth playoff hole against Jack Thompson. The guys then head to the PGA Tour, where Akshay Bhatia claimed a special win at Bay Hill in another playoff over Daniel Berger (30:48), before touching on Jon Rahm’s win at LIV Golf Hong Kong (36:30).
At (43:00), All In The Tips returns after Kelsey Bennett’s win in tough conditions, with Sammy asking Lynchy for a pro tip on how to keep playing well when the weather turns nasty — plus Lynchy shares a bonus putting drill.
At (47:13), The Scramble raises a rules debate: Should it be mandatory to look for your original ball first before claiming your provisional ball is in play?
At (54:56), Geelong legend and three-time premiership player Tom Hawkins jumps in with three quick Course Language Confessionals from his home track, Barwon Heads.
The episode wraps with a preview of the upcoming Heritage Classic on the PGA Tour of Australasia (56:46), before revisiting bag-gate at (1:04:51) — as the lads run through more things the average club golfer does that the pros never would… with Sammy once again in the firing line.
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Mar 2, 2026

1hr 4 min

The lads open the show with an honest assessment of their own games after a tough week on course, before Lynchy raises a feel good point about how good a spot the game of golf is in right now. With more young people and more women taking up the game than ever before, the boys put their five cents in on what’s driven the growth over the past few years.
At (20:56), they discuss Tiger Woods being given a deadline to decide whether he’ll captain the US Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor in 2027.
At (27:30), with John Daly II set to play his first big event at the Puerto Rico Open, the conversation shifts to the greatest father/son duos in golf history.
At (29:50), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with Daniel Hillier winning his home NZ Open, holding off Lucas Herbert who also nabbed a spot at The Open.
At (48:08), the guys preview the upcoming ISPS Handa Japan–Australasia Championship at Royal Auckland Golf Club.
Then at (52:43), The Course Language Confessional returns — sparked by the father/son chat, with a story involving Bill Haas and Lynchy reflecting on a night out after his 2011 FedEx Cup win, plus a mini confessional from Sammy as “bag-gate” continues to follow him around.
Finally, at (58:23), one of the AFL’s best forwards — and arguably its best golfer — Mitch Lewis joins the show for a Quick 9.
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Feb 23, 2026

1hr 11 min

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show revisiting last week’s unexpectedly "Bag-Gate" — should Sammy have his name stitched on his new Quantum Tour bag? After posting the clip to Instagram, the takes came flooding in, even spilling onto SEN radio.
At (15:50), they dive into the news of Jon Rahm not being granted a conditional release by the DP World Tour and what it means moving forward.
At (26:08), it’s Around the Grounds, starting with the Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour. The boys highlight Adam Scott’s impressive 8-under finish to claim 4th place, and credit the work of Tina Maio and Coburg Osteo for helping maintain his elite ball speed.
Closer to home at (34:05), they review the NZ PGA Championship and what it means for the region.
At (46:41), Sammy throws up this week’s Scramble question: should golfers who aren’t scratch (or better) be coached in AimPoint green reading?
Then at (56:55), the lads are joined by special guest — 15-time Grand Slam champion, passionate golfer and fellow Callaway ambassador Dylan Alcott — to chat about his golfing journey and play a Quick 9.
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