Course Language

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show by touching on the WA PGA Championship and reading through a great email from one of our listeners. At (5:10), Sammy introduces a brand new segment, Course Language Confessionals, where we (and our listeners) share funny on-course moments that are best told over a drink in the clubhouse.
At (14:31), we head Around The Grounds, covering some big results from important tournaments at the back end of the season.
At (27:33), the guys are joined by WA PGA Champion, Austin Bautista, fresh off his win to chat about his great season so far, while sharing some hilarious stories.
At (49:19), we preview the upcoming WA Open, before diving into The Scramble at (52:01), where the big debate is: Would you take Rory’s or Scottie’s season this year?
Sammy delivers a hilarious Mulligan at (59:59), and the guys touch on some sad news about Tiger’s ongoing back injuries and latest surgery (1:02:55).
Finally, at (1:06:00), we wrap things up with 2025 WA PGA Champion Austin Bautista, as he takes on A Quick 9, answering nine rapid-fire questions about his golfing life.
🎧 Credits: PGA Tour of Australasia & Fried Egg Podcast

Sammy and Lynchy kick off Episode 14 by diving into the Ryder Cup fallout — with some fiery comments made after Europe’s victory and through the week (1:54).
At (7:25), the guys go Around the Grounds, wrapping up a big weekend in professional golf before previewing this week’s Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia event, the WA PGA Championship in Kalgoorlie (25:22).
Lynchy reflects on his 2014 WA PGA Championship win, sharing how it compared to other emotional moments in his career and how the course might play this week (33:01).
At (37:58), Sammy breaks down the latest headlines as LIV Golf announces another massive financial loss, before dropping a hot Scramble question at (42:19):👉 Is golf better or worse off because of LIV?

Sammy and Lynchy kick off the show with a quick word on the AFL Grand Final before diving headfirst into their mega review of the Ryder Cup weekend (5:55).
Lynchy shares his thoughts on the course setup at Bethpage Black (11:15), and the guys weigh in on early pairings and results, including Rory’s fiery performance while copping abuse from the crowd (24:24) and Scottie’s underwhelming week. At (28:58), Sammy presses Ryan on why Team Europe dominated compared to the Americans.
From there, the guys break down the singles matches and how close the U.S. came to pulling off an incredible comeback (34:24). At (44:26), we relive the winning moment when Europe officially retained the Cup and unpack the raw emotion from both teams. Rory and Keegan’s comments on U.S. crowd behaviour with Sammy's two two cents at (50:10), before Sammy and Lynchy reveal their Ryder Cup power rankings (56:51).
To wrap it up, the Ryder Cup theme continues into this week’s Mulligan and Scramble (1:10:00), and Sammy gives a quick update on the local golf scene (1:14:29).
📌 Show Notes & Credits: Ryder Cup.🎵 Music Credit: Moby – Memory Gospel

We kick things off briefly outside of golf, with Lynchy a little down about his Bombers potentially letting Zach Merrett go to Sammy's Hawks. The guys give a quick update on their own rounds during the week, and Sammy provides an important update on Cheltenham Golf Club — with thanks to everyone who supported the club during the week.
(9:30) Around The Grounds — some strong results from our Aussies on the DP World Tour and a look at the NSW Open Regional Qualifiers on the local scene.
(19:48) It’s Ryder Cup time! We dive into a mega preview, touching on the history of the event and recent results.
(28:40) Sammy and Lynchy break down this year’s Ryder Cup in detail, chatting through dream teams, key pairings, and potential matchups.
(49:12) A Ryder Cup Mulligan is handed out before the guys give their tips on who will lift the trophy this year (57:14).
(1:00:15) The Scramble takes on a Ryder Cup twist, with Sammy serving up a special debate question about golfer pay.
(1:08:19) We finish off with an update on our leads to (hopefully) get Rory McIlroy on the pod.
🎶 Music & Sound Credits: Ryder Cup

(2:40) Sammy chats about his putting woes, with Lynchy chiming in with some advice.
(6:16) We check in with Lynchy’s own golf game after an impressive round at Heritage this week.
(9:21) Around the Grounds — the guys touch on the final week of tournaments before the Ryder Cup, with a wrap of the BMW PGA Championship and the Procore Championship.
(19:42) The Ryder Cup takes centre stage as we dive into some surprising camaraderie.
(22:19) Who is this amateur golfer putting up incredible results on the PGA Tour?
(27:10) A special PSA: help save Cheltenham Golf Club. Jump on the Bayside City Council website, search Cheltenham Golf Club, and have your say on their proposed new lease. This club is a staple in growing the game we all love.
(30:11) Touching on a dramatic finish on the LPGA Tour.
(39:20) Breaking down how the Aussies went this week around the globe.
(42:44) In this week’s Scramble, Lynchy throws down another “would you rather” question.
(50:18) The Mulligan — when it rains it pours as we hand out plenty this week.
(58:28) A quote from The Little Book of Golf — can Lynchy guess which mystery great said it?
(1:00:57) To close the show, Sammy is joined by AFL Dees great David Schwartz, who gives us a glimpse into his golfing life in A Quick 9.
Help save Cheltenham Golf Club: https://yoursay.bayside.vic.gov.au/CGC-lease
🎶 Music Credit: Hymn to the Dawn by Scott Buckley

It’s a packed Episode 10 of Course Language!
At (5:25), Lynchy shares his experience jumping on the Make Me Good At Golf podcast during the week. The guys then reflect on the Walker Cup at Cypress Point and how the world’s great golf courses often become characters in the tournaments we watch (8:45).
 
Around The Grounds kicks off at (17:19) with a breakdown of Rory McIlroy’s brilliant Irish Open win and his clutch 18th hole finish. In this week’s Scramble (35:40), Sammy and Lynchy have a softer debate before Ryan gives a quick update on Golf Connect, the new handicapping system replacing Golflink in Australia (44:39).
 
At (47:35), it’s time for It’s All In The Tips, where Lynchy breaks down how golfers can manage themselves when their round starts to unravel. At (54:40), the guys cover the latest from LIV Golf’s stop at The Grange in South Australia.
 
And to close out the show, at (59:10), a very special guest: cricket superstar and one of the game’s great entertainers, Glenn Maxwell, chats with Sammy for a Quick 9 of rapid-fire golf questions.

To honour all the dads who have shaped the game we love, Course Language brings you a very special Father’s Day bonus episode with Ryan’s dad, Dale Lynch. Dale has coached multiple world-class players and is a director of BannLynchMcDade and Yarra Bend Golf.
(2:20) Spending time with Ryan on tour — the unique experience of swapping hats as a dad, coach and caddie(9:26) Dale’s journey to becoming one of the very few full-time coaches in Australia at the time(19:22) Memories from the Victorian Institute of Sport and the incredible talent that came out of the program(23:14) The importance of routine and its connection to AFL goal kicking — plus Dale’s impact on some of the game’s best goal kickers(27:55) What it really takes to become a world-class player(35:20) Life on the US Tour as a coach, including insights from major weeks(40:47) The 2006 US Open — Geoff Ogilvy’s win at Winged Foot and Dale’s reflections as a major-winning coach(47:35) The swirling rumours of Dale becoming Tiger Woods’ coach
A Father’s Day conversation full of stories, insights and moments that shaped Australian golf.
Shownotes:
https://yarrabendgolf.com/golf-lessons/
https://www.peninsulakingswood.com.au/cms/golf-2/blm-golf-coaching/
Credits: USGA

Sammy and Lynchy are back for Episode 9 with plenty to unpack from the world of golf. They kick things off Around the Grounds (5:48) with a wrap of the NT PGA Championship before welcoming the newly crowned champion, Andrew Martin (8:02), for a special chat on his big win.
The boys then break down the final Ryder Cup teams set to battle it out at Bethpage Black (37:44), before diving into a fiery Scramble debate on whether every tournament should allow range finders (40:03).
To round things out, Sammy and Lynchy put forward a bold new idea — an Aussie State Team format for the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia to spice up the end of the season (45:18).
 
Music Credits: “Victory” by Two Steps From Hell & Thomas Bergersen

Sammy and Lynchy are back for Episode 8 with another big week in golf. The boys kick things off with Tommy Fleetwood’s incredible maiden victory before diving into the latest Ryder Cup chatter and captain’s picks (20:55). At (32:37) they break down the British Masters, including some standout results from our Aussies and Kiwis.
As always, it heats up in The Scramble (1:02:05) with another debate, before handing out a few well-earned Mulligans (1:09:00).
Show notes & credits: LIV Golf League, Codesportsau

In Episode 7, Sammy and Lynchy take you Around the Grounds (1:55), recapping results from golf tournaments all over the world, including a preview of Eastlake (12:22), a look at our home tour, the PGA Tour of Australasia (16:23), and deep dives into both the DP World Tour and the Seniors Tour (22:30).
The boys then go head-to-head in another edition of The Scramble (31:25), hand out a few well-deserved Mulligans (40:02), and at (45:26) welcome a very special guest — world-class golf course photographer Gary Lisbon, author of Golf Courses of the World.
Gary shares the craft behind capturing some of the most breathtaking golf course images ever taken, dives into what makes a great course photograph, and takes us through his favourite courses across the globe, from Royal Melbourne West and Barnbougle Dunes to Royal County Down, Lofoten Links, and beyond.
A must-listen for lovers of the game, golf travel, and the beauty of golf course design.
 
Shownotes:🎙 Sound credits: CBS Golf
📖 Gary Lisbon’s Favourite Courses:
Africa – Leopard Creek
Australia/New Zealand – Royal Melbourne West, Tara Iti, Barnbougle Dunes
Continental Europe – Lofoten Links, Morfontaine, Real Club Valderrama
UK/Ireland – Royal County Down, North Berwick, Ballybunion
North America – Cypress Point, Oakmont, Pine Valley
South America – Santapazienza Golf Club, Gavea Golf Club, Jockey Club
Asia – Shanqin Bay, Hirono, Kawana