The Goat Track

Episode 45: PGA Champs picks with Luca Filippi

Join us as we sit down with Sunshine Tour player Luca Filippi, who is currently on the road to recovery after a horrific injury. Luca shares his journey, the mental and physical challenges he’s faced, and how he’s staying sharp during this recovery phase.
We also tap into Luca’s deep knowledge of the game as he offers valuable insights and strategic picks for this week’s Golfchamps at the unpredictable St Francis Links. Don’t miss this episode filled with resilience, expert tips, and a fresh perspective on golf’s challenges!

Episode 44: Rugga Chat with Jerome

It's been a full year since the Springboks World Cup triumph and Jerome joins us again for a catch-up on the rugga landscape. We cover the Bok's recent tests and the impact of the URC transition on the Bok's, the AB's and the Northern hemisphere teams.
How will the Boks fair against England and Scotland (and Wales.......) after a long year? Why do we hate England so much? Are Ireland more likable with Sexton gone?

Episode 43: Whiskey & W-Cape Tracks

Tech fails. Three Ships Whiskey. Wine-tasting wannabes. Knysna and Plett golf. Pezula changeroom fines. The Clovelly Parkland. Arabella in spring. Chinese fans.

Episode 42: Jonathan Broomhead

In this episode, we chat with Sunshine Tour golfer Jono Broomhead, who opens up about his journey in professional golf. Jono shares how he's feeling mentally more comfortable on tour and the positive impact of his unique caddy arrangement.
He also gives his thoughts on the recently renovated Durban Country Club and the ongoing issue of slow play in the sport. This conversation offers fresh perspectives from a player making waves and looking to take the next step on the global stage.

Episode 41: The Cheating Pod

Cheating in golf is a large topic to take on but JDV, TBag and Tucky do their best to cover the full sphere of cheating debacles in the amateur and professional game. Handicap fluffing, improving lies and lost ball saga's all get some attention.

Episode 40: The Etiquette Pod

Golf courses are intermediating arenas for newcomers to the game and this week JDV and Hoff sit down with a relative newbie to golf (and Goat Track listener) Fuad to discuss the general dos and don'ts on the fairways, greens and bunkers.

Episode 39: The Dunhill Cup

We look at the history of the original Dunhill Cup played at St Andrews from 1985-2000 and ponder the future of team golf. TBag proposes a cracking idea for an event which has Tucky and JDV fired up.
We catch up on Hoffs preparation for his medal challenge.

Episode 38: Investing in Golf 101

This week, we dive into the business of golf, exploring unique investment opportunities within the sport. From public stocks in leading equipment manufacturers and driving range operators to cutting-edge technology companies shaping the future of the game, we cover a range of channels worth considering.
Plus, we explore an intriguing way to invest directly in players themselves. This is just the beginning—stay tuned for a follow-up episode that will go even deeper into the evolving landscape of golf investments.

Episode 37: Golf Goals 2024 Check-In

The lads get together for a session of accountability as they check-in on progress against the golf goals they set for themselves in January. Spoiler alert -  it's not going great!

Episode 36: Who is Nick Tatham?

JDV sits down with our latest addition to The Goat Track, Nick "Tucky" Tatham to unpack more about his sports media past and how he ended up in a radio gig. Tucky talks us through his relationship with golf and answers a few random golf questions.