- 9
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- 2026
- First episode
About For The Love Of Golf
Iona Stephen and Dan Walker love golf. Iona travels the world watching the best players on the most incredible courses, while Dan sits at home texting her, asking what it’s like. Together they’re building a place where golf fans can hang out with them every week. Just bring your best stories from your weekend round, and we’ll read them out after we’ve reviewed the biggest stories in golf.
- Publisher
- Crowd Network
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- news · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 7 Sept 2026
- Latest episode
- 13 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
9 episodes in the feed.
13 Oct 2026
Ryan Fox: How I Won The Open | For the Love of Golf Special
Champion Golfer of the Year Ryan Fox joins Iona Stephen and Dan Walker for a very special episode of For the Love of Golf – and he’s brought the Claret Jug with him. Recorded last week, Ryan sat down with Dan and Iona for a wide-ranging conversation about life as The Open champion. Ryan takes us inside his unforgettable victory at Royal Birkdale, where he claimed his first Major Championship and lifted one of the most famous trophies in sport. He breaks down how he attacked the golf course, the mindset that allowed him to perform under the biggest pressure of his career and, in incredible detail, the closing stages of his final round – including the birdie at the 18th that won him The Open and the moment he realised: “Oh s***, this putt is to win The Open.” Ryan also opens up about life as Champion Golfer of the Year: the messages from some of the biggest names in golf and sport like Jack Nicklaus and Kelly Slater, the reception back home in New Zealand and what it meant to make his dad, former All Black Grant Fox, proud. The conversation goes deeper into the mentality behind winning too. Ryan reflects on lessons learned throughout his career – including from the late Shane Warne during their time playing together at the Alfred Dunhill Links – and how he can use the experience of winning the Claret Jug to contend for more Major Championships. Plus, there are tales of travelling with the Claret Jug, his ambitions for the rest of the season, a potential run at the Race to Dubai and what winning The Open means for the next chapter of his career. And sometimes it’s simply three people who love golf having a brilliant chat with one of the game’s good guys – with the Claret Jug sitting alongside them. What would you ask the Champion Golfer of the Year? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to For the Love of Golf on YouTube and follow the podcast for more special interviews and weekly episodes with Iona and Dan. New episodes every week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎶 Music courtesy of BMG Production Music ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow For The Love Of Golf: Instagram: / loveofgolf_ TikTok: / loveofgolfpod Facebook: / fortheloveofgolfpod ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Oct 2026
The Mindset of a Winner: How Meronk Delivered Under Pressure at the Dunhill Links | For the Love of Golf
Why do some sportspeople produce their very best when the pressure is at its highest? Adrian Meronk arrived at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship needing a big result – and left St Andrews as the champion. In this episode of For the Love of Golf, Iona Stephen and Dan Walker look at the mindset behind performing when the stakes are enormous. Did Meronk have to overcome the pressure at St Andrews – or did knowing just how much was riding on the week actually help him find another level? For Meronk, it was also a remarkable full-circle moment. Ten years after turning professional at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, he returned to win on the Old Course – and Iona was there to interview him in the emotional moments immediately after his victory. Dan and Iona discuss what separates elite performers when everything is on the line, whether pressure can become a source of motivation rather than fear, and their own experiences of moments when they simply had to deliver. Iona also takes us behind the scenes of a memorable Dunhill week in St Andrews – from Kelly Slater surfing at East Sands to a singalong with Ronan Keating and some of her favourite moments from around the Home of Golf. PLUS… Golf Dogs returns! This week we meet Yogi at Sunningdale, Fernie at Royal Troon, ball-retrieving Alf and Cruz hunting for lost balls at Royal Porthcawl. Remember, this is your golf club too. Get into the comments and tell us: do you perform better or worse under pressure? Subscribe to For the Love of Golf on YouTube so you don’t miss an episode, and follow us on social for more from Dan and Iona throughout the week. New episodes every week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎶 Music courtesy of BMG Production Music ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow For The Love Of Golf: Instagram: / loveofgolf_ TikTok: / loveofgolfpod Facebook: / fortheloveofgolfpod ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Sept 2026
Just How Good is Matt Fitzpatrick? And USA’s Presidents Cup Comeback
After winning the Open de France for his fourth victory of 2026, the World No.4 gets the For the Love of Golf treatment. Iona Stephen breaks down what makes Fitzpatrick’s game so good – from his brilliant short game and meticulous use of stats to his preparation and course management – while fellow Sheffield man Dan Walker shares his own stories of Matt and the Fitzpatrick family. Then it’s time to dissect a dramatic Presidents Cup. The International Team took a 10.5–7.5 lead into Sunday before the USA turned the contest around in the singles to win 17–13. Dan and Iona ask why the Americans are so formidable in singles, what changed on Sunday and what we learned about impressive rookies Jackson Koivun and Jacob Bridgeman. Iona is also heading home to St Andrews for one of her favourite weeks of the year – the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. She explains what makes Dunhill week so special, why golf is woven into everyday life in St Andrews and what fans should experience if they’re heading to the Home of Golf. PLUS… Golf Dogs returns! 🐶⛳️ This week we meet Rocky the border terrier, Marley the cockapoo and a couple of dogs very familiar to Iona – Ghille, Gigi & Lass. 🎟️ We’re also giving away TWO VIP tickets for the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Sunday 4 October, including lunch at the Old Course Hotel. Head to the For the Love of Golf Instagram page for full details and to enter. 💚 Remember, this is your golf club too. Get into the comments and tell us what you want Dan and Iona to talk about next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Sept 2026
Inside the Ropes at the BMW PGA: Spaun, Rory, Molinari & More | Iona Stephen & Dan Walker
Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship – and this week they’re taking us behind the scenes.Iona spent the week out on the course as an on-course commentator, getting a front-row view of the world’s best players and following Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott during the final round. She shares the moments, conversations and little details you don’t necessarily see or hear watching from home.Dan, meanwhile, also got a taste of life inside the ropes when he played in the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am alongside major champion Francesco Molinari. He reveals the nerves, his best and worst moments, what surprised him about playing alongside the professionals – and the advice he picked up along the way.There’s also plenty of golf to discuss, including JJ Spaun’s victory at Wentworth and the growing number of American players embracing the DP World Tour. Iona and Dan discuss what brings players from the US to Europe, why playing around the world can make you a better golfer and what the trend could mean for the Tour.And, most importantly, you asked for more Golf Dogs… so Golf Dogs is back. 🐶⛳️Remember, this is your golf club too. Get into the comments and send us your golf stories, questions and ideas – and keep those Golf Dogs coming! Subscribe to join Iona and Dan every week as they chat about the biggest stories in golf, share their own experiences and hear yours too.New episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Sept 2026
Picking Our 2027 Ryder Cup Teams 12 Months Early
One year to go until the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor – so who would make the teams if it started tomorrow? In this special bonus episode of For the Love of Golf, Iona Stephen and Dan Walker become rival Ryder Cup captains and pick the 12 players they would take to Ireland based on everything they’ve seen in 2026. Iona takes charge of Team USA, while Dan picks Team Europe. They debate the locks, the players who have forced their way into contention, the new faces they’d back in match play, and the big names they’d brutally leave at home. With both teams locked in, it’s Europe vs USA. Who has the stronger squad? Who would they send out first on Friday morning? What are their dream foursomes and fourballs pairings? And who would they trust in the final singles match with the Ryder Cup on the line? We’re keeping the receipts and will revisit their picks when the real Ryder Cup teams are confirmed! 💚 Who makes YOUR 12? Send us your Team Europe or Team USA picks in the comments. For the Love of Golf is a podcast for anyone who loves the game. Whether you play every weekend, watch from the sofa or are just discovering golf, you’re invited. Subscribe to join Iona and Dan every week as they chat about the biggest stories in golf, share their own experiences and hear yours too. New episodes every week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎶 Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Sept 2026
Solheim Cup Drama, Shane Lowry’s 11-Shot Win & Walker Cup Heroes | For the Love of Golf
In this episode, Iona is fresh from the Solheim Cup at Bernardus and takes us inside Europe’s dramatic victory. Iona and Dan discuss the redemption of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad in the Sunday singles, the rookies who rose to the occasion and why some players seem to come alive when it comes to match play. They also celebrate an incredible week for Shane Lowry, who returned to the winner’s circle with a dominant 11-shot victory at the Irish Open, 17 years after famously winning his home Open as an amateur. Then, Walker Cup-winning captain Dean Robertson and Josh Hill join the golf club to relive Great Britain & Ireland’s remarkable comeback at Lahinch. Josh takes us inside the moment he holed the winning putt on the 18th, while Dean reveals what it was like watching it all unfold as captain. And, after proving very popular in our first episode, Golf Dogs is back! Iona and Dan meet three four-legged members of our growing golf club. For the Love of Golf is a podcast for anyone who loves the game. Whether you play every weekend, watch from the sofa or are just discovering golf, you’re invited. Subscribe to join Iona and Dan every week as they chat about the biggest stories in golf, share their own experiences and hear yours too. New episodes every week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎶 Music courtesy of BMG Production Music ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to every episode of For The Love Of Golf Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-the-love-of-golf/id6809439869 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTNlfaklfnQihTBR6VRrv?si=7c48a96e09b44c2e ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow For The Love Of Golf: Instagram: / loveofgolf_ TikTok: / loveofgolfpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortheloveofgolfpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Sept 2026
Solheim Cup 2026 Preview: Europe vs USA | Iona Stephen & Dan Walker
The Solheim Cup is here, and Iona Stephen and Dan Walker are breaking down Team Europe and Team USA ahead of the action at Bernardus in the Netherlands. In this special bonus episode of For the Love of Golf, Iona and Dan take a closer look at both teams, the key players who could make the difference and where the Solheim Cup could be won and lost. They discuss two of the biggest stars in the women’s game - Europe’s Charley Hull and USA’s Nelly Korda - and what they could bring to their respective teams. There’s also a look at the battle of the captains, with Anna Nordqvist leading Europe against Angela Stanford’s USA, plus plenty of discussion around the exciting young talent in the European team and whether a new generation can rise to the occasion. Who has the stronger team? Who will thrive under the pressure? And, most importantly, who will be lifting the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands? For the Love of Golf is a podcast for anyone who loves the game. Whether you play every weekend, watch from the sofa or are just discovering golf, you’re invited. Subscribe to join Iona and Dan every week as they chat about the biggest stories in golf, share their own experiences and hear yours too. New episodes every week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎶 Music courtesy of BMG Production Music ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow For The Love Of Golf: Instagram: / loveofgolf_ TikTok: / loveofgolfpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortheloveofgolfpod/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Sept 2026
Why We Love Golf and 2026 Major Highlights | Iona Stephen & Dan Walker
Welcome to For the Love of Golf, the brand new podcast with Iona Stephen and Dan Walker. In Episode 1, Iona and Dan share their own love stories with golf – from how they first fell for the game to the special day at Royal Portrush in 2019 that helped turn them into golfing buddies. They also look back on the 2026 season so far, reviewing all of the men’s and women’s majors, sharing their standout moments and discussing the stories that have got the golf world talking. For the Love of Golf is a podcast for anyone who loves the game. Whether you play every weekend, watch from the sofa or are just discovering golf, you’re invited. Subscribe to join Iona and Dan every week as they chat about the biggest stories in golf, share their own experiences and hear yours too. New episodes every week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow For The Love Of Golf: Instagram: / loveofgolf_ TikTok: / loveofgolfpod Facebook: / fortheloveofgolfpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Sept 2026
Introducing: For The Love Of Golf
Iona Stephen and Dan Walker love golf. Iona travels the world watching the best players on the most incredible courses, while Dan sits at home texting her asking what it’s like. Together they’re building a place where golf fans can hang out with them every week. Just bring your best stories from your weekend round, and we’ll read them out after we’ve reviewed the biggest stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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