Golf Loopz: A Golf Podcast for Kids

About Golf Loopz: A Golf Podcast for Kids

Golf Loopz is a golf podcast for kids who love golf, are just getting into golf, or just want to know what all the fuss is about! The pod aims to cover the biggest tournaments and players in the game as well as diving into stories and topics from golf's past and present. It also aims to helps kids on their journey in golf, with tips on how to get started, what equipment to buy and inspirational stories. Golf Loopz is the passion project of Jamie McDonald, a golf obsessed father of 3 boys who love podcasts but couldn't find anything suitable in golf, so he decided to start one himself. We don't expect to win any awards for production but will be delighted if you enjoy listening. Happy listening, and please like, share, comment and subscribe. https://linksgc.co/#golf-loopz (https://linksgc.co/#golf-loopz) Follow us on insta: @golfloopzpod Golf Loopz is produced by www.linksgc.co (www.linksgc.co) Contact us on jamie@linksgc.co

Publisher

Jamie McDonald

Category

kids & family · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Apr 2026

Latest episode

18 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Jul 2026

   Episode 11: The Open Cutline Pod & Bryson's Penalty Drama!

   GolfLoopz Episode 11 – The Cutline Pod & Bryson's Penalty Drama: Live from The Open We are back at Royal Birkdale after 36 holes of The Open. The cut has been made, some huge names are heading home and Bryson gets into penalty drama! In this episode The halfway leaderboard after two remarkable rounds Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns matching the lowest round in men’s major history Bryson's controversial two-shot penalty Royal Birkdale’s yellow, burned-out and incredibly fast fairways The enormous home support for Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood Big-name players who missed the cut Who can now win the Claret Jug? Watch and explore Bryson penalty drama Watch the incident and Bryson’s discussion with officials – Sky Sports (https://www.skysports.com/golf/video/37486/13564532/the-open-bryson-dechambeau-involved-in-post-round-rules-infringement-drama) Grant Moir explains the ruling – Sky Sports (https://www.skysports.com/golf/video/33728/13564552/the-open-bryson-dechambeaus-two-shot-penalty-explained-by-r-and-a-referee-grant-moir) Detailed video explanation of why the penalty applied (https://www.skysports.com/golf/video/33728/13564570/explained-why-bryson-dechambeau-was-given-a-two-shot-penalty-at-the-open) Bryson’s complete second-round highlights – YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8vCsI9VeXc) “Everything but take a weed whacker out!” – Sky’s child-friendly take (https://www.skysports.com/golf/video/37486/13564532/the-open-bryson-dechambeau-involved-in-post-round-rules-infringement-drama) PGA Tour explanation of Rule 8.1 and the accidental action (https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2026/07/17/2026-the-british-open-royal-birkdale-bryson-dechambeau-penalty-news-scores-leaderboard) Round-two action Official Round Two highlights – The Open on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPC6xjSnyKc) Official live leaderboard (https://www.theopen.com/leaderboard) Scottie Scheffler’s second-round highlights (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI2HzsEXLYo) Rory McIlroy’s full second-round highlights (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ZDSs0j-Q8) Sam Burns and Lucas Herbert’s record-equalling 62s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2mo9ylhatg) Tommy and Birkdale Tommy Fleetwood’s condensed opening round (https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/golf/randa/tommy-fleetwoods-condensed-round-1-at-the-open-championship-2026) Tommy receives a massive lift from the Birkdale crowd (https://www.golfchannel.com/watch/randa/tommy-fleetwood-gets-first-round-lift-from-british-open-crowd) The Open’s official website – news, video and course coverage (https://www.theopen.com/)

2. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Episode 10: Open Championship Preview - Golf Loopz goes to Royal Birkdale!

   GolfLoopz Episode 10 – The Open Preview: Golf Loopz Goes to Royal Birkdale! GolfLoopz is heading to The Open Championship! In Episode 10, we look ahead to golf’s oldest major as it returns to Royal Birkdale. We explore the history of The Open, explain what makes links golf so different and take a closer look at Royal Birkdale’s dunes, deep bunkers and hard, burned-out fairways. We also preview some of the leading contenders—including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Southport’s own Tommy Fleetwood. Most importantly, GolfLoopz will be at Royal Birkdale throughout the week, sharing the sights and sounds of The Open: the navy-blue grandstands, giant yellow scoreboards, flags cracking in the wind and the world’s best golfers trying to control the ball on a fast-running links course. In this episode The story of the first Open Championship in 1860 Why links fairways can become hard, brown and incredibly fast About Royal Birkdale and previous winners Predictions and local favourite Tommy Fleetwood What GolfLoopz will be looking and listening for at Royal Birkdale Jordan Spieth’s driving-range escape in 2017 Jordan Spieth wins The Open from the driving range – official R&A video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98dO0ZtAl2I) Pádraig Harrington’s famous shot in 2008 Pádraig Harrington’s incredible 5-wood on the 17th – official R&A video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfgFbsoyn-E) Harrington explains the shot that helped him win (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5sppcwJa6U) Hard & Fast Links Carnoustie in 2018 is a brilliant example of a links course becoming dry, brown and extremely fast. The Open: what was needed to win at hard and fast Carnoustie (https://www.theopen.com/latest/2018/07/whats-needed-to-win-at-carnoustie) Tiger Woods discusses firm and fast Carnoustie (https://www.theopen.com/latest/2018/07/woods-hopes-to-find-major-success-at-firm-fast-carnoustie) Royal Birkdale & The 154th Open The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale – official championship page (https://www.theopen.com/royal-birkdale-154th-open) Royal Birkdale hole-by-hole course guide (https://www.theopen.com/royal-birkdale-154th-open/course-guide) History of The Open The story of the first Open Championship (https://www.theopen.com/latest/the-1st-open-finding-a-successor-for-robertson) The history of the Claret Jug and Challenge Bel (https://www.theopen.com/latest/claret-jug-all-you-need-to-know) Explore the complete journey of The Open (https://thejourney.theopen.com/) The Open’s official website (https://www.theopen.com/)

3. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Episode 9 - What is Golf?!

   Welcome to Episode 9 of GolfLoopz — the golf podcast for kids. This episode is a beginner-friendly guide to golf: where it came from, how it works, what pars and handicaps mean, and how kids can get started without joining a fancy golf club or buying 14 clubs on day one. Key topics Golf’s Scottish roots, linksland, “gowf”, and the famous 1457 Scottish ban The basic aim of golf: get the ball from tee to hole in as few shots as possible What a golf course looks like: tees, fairways, greens, rough, bunkers and penalty areas Par, birdies, eagles, albatrosses, bogeys and double bogeys Stroke play, match play, Stableford and handicaps The basic spirit of the Rules of Golf: play the course as you find it and the ball as it lies What equipment beginners actually need Ways to try golf: driving ranges, short courses, pitch-and-putt, simulators, adventure golf and Toptracer Range Why golf is strange, brilliant, frustrating — and maybe the greatest game of them all Links Get into Golf - England https://getintogolf.co.uk/junior-golf/ (https://getintogolf.co.uk/junior-golf/) Rocks and Rookies - England Golf https://www.englandgolf.org/rocks-and-rookies (https://www.englandgolf.org/rocks-and-rookies) Scottish Golf - Get Started https://www.scottishgolf.org/get-started (https://www.scottishgolf.org/get-started) Golf Foundation (UK) https://www.golf-foundation.org (https://www.golf-foundation.org) First Tee (USA) https://firsttee.org/programs/ (https://firsttee.org/programs/) US Kids Golf (Junior Clubs) https://www.uskidsgolf.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorxv5Wb2MkEo6q9J3P07eqxR4t4ypbuz6u3ptJbl0_U8hC2cDbA (https://www.uskidsgolf.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorxv5Wb2MkEo6q9J3P07eqxR4t4ypbuz6u3ptJbl0_U8hC2cDbA) The R&A – Rules of Golf https://www.randa.org/en/rog/the-rules-of-golf (https://www.randa.org/en/rog/the-rules-of-golf) Rules of Golf According to Dennis the Menace! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rules-Golf-According-Dennis-Menace/dp/0718138503 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rules-Golf-According-Dennis-Menace/dp/0718138503) The R&A – Handicapping https://www.randa.org/en/handicapping (https://www.randa.org/en/handicapping) St Andrews and the 18-hole round https://www.scottishgolfhistory.org/origin-of-golf-terms/18-hole-round/ (https://www.scottishgolfhistory.org/origin-of-golf-terms/18-hole-round/) Toptracer Range https://toptracer.com/range/ (https://toptracer.com/range/) Alan Shepard’s golf shot on the Moon https://www.nasa.gov/history/alsj/a14/a14.clsout3.html (https://www.nasa.gov/history/alsj/a14/a14.clsout3.html) The Open Championship https://www.theopen.com/ (https://www.theopen.com/) Thanks for listening to GolfLoopz — the golf podcast for kids. Next up: GolfLoopz is heading to The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale — the oldest major in golf.

4. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Episode 8: Mens US Open Preview

   Welcome to Episode 8 of GolfLoopz – the Golf Podcast for Kids. I n this episode, we preview the 2026 U.S. Open at the historic and fearsome Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York. We look at what makes the U.S. Open different from every other golf tournament, explore the history and unusual name of Shinnecock Hills, and examine why its hard greens, coastal wind and sloping fairways create such a difficult challenge. We also run through the leading contenders, including Scottie Scheffler’s attempt to complete the career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele — plus GolfLoopz favourites Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland and Patrick Reed. Key topics: The history of the U.S. Open and why it is genuinely an “Open” How players qualify through local and final qualifying Shinnecock Hills and the meaning behind its name Why Shinnecock is one of the toughest courses in championship golf Brooks Koepka’s victory at Shinnecock in 2018 Scottie Scheffler’s bid to complete the career Grand Slam The chances of Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and the other favourites Wild-card picks Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed and Viktor Hovland Resources & Links: Official 2026 U.S. Open website: https://www.usopen.com/ (https://www.usopen.com/) Shinnecock Hills course guide and history: https://www.usopen.com/2026/about-shinnecock-hills-golf-club.html (https://www.usopen.com/2026/about-shinnecock-hills-golf-club.html) Video flyovers of all 18 holes at Shinnecock Hills: https://www.usopen.com/2026/videos/features/02/18/2026-u-s--open-course-tour--flyovers-of-every-hole-6389523936112.html (https://www.usopen.com/2026/videos/features/02/18/2026-u-s--open-course-tour--flyovers-of-every-hole-6389523936112.html) 2026 U.S. Open tee times: https://www.usopen.com/2026/tee-times.html (https://www.usopen.com/2026/tee-times.html) U.S. Open qualifying information and results: https://www.usopen.com/2026/qualifying.html (https://www.usopen.com/2026/qualifying.html) Learn more about the Shinnecock Nation: https://www.shinnecock-nsn.gov/ (https://www.shinnecock-nsn.gov/) The story of Brooks Koepka’s 2018 U.S. Open victory at Shinnecock: https://victory.usopen.com/watch/features/2021/05/17/champion-s-journey--brooks-koepka-2018-u-s--open-6254695108001.html (https://victory.usopen.com/watch/features/2021/05/17/champion-s-journey--brooks-koepka-2018-u-s--open-6254695108001.html) Phil Mickelson's meltdown on the greens in 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW084qWwhV4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW084qWwhV4) Connect with the Host: Email: jamie@sportsandlegal.com Instagram: @golfloopzpod

5. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Episode 7: US Women's Open - Nelly wins at Riviera!

   Welcome to Episode 7 of Golf Loopz - Golf Podcast for Kids. In this episode we take our first look at women's golf with coverage of the US Women's Open and Nelly Korda's epic win at Riviera CC in California. Key topics: Overview of the 2026 US Women's Open and the venue Riviera Country Club Profile of dominant player Nelly Korda and her journey to victory Charley Hull's rise and personality as a golf ‘rock star’ Remarkable story of Madeline Sagström competing while seven months pregnant Future women’s golf majors: KPMG Women's PGA, Evian Championship, AIG Women's Open, and the Solheim Cup Resources & Links: US Women's Open (https://www.uswomensopen.com/) Riviera Country Club (https://www.therivieracountryclub.com/) Hogan's Alley (https://genesisinvitational.com/news/the-making-of-hogans-alley/) Riviera bunker in middle of the green (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iL868JQYkBM) Nelly final round (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOqSX-HneTY) Charley Hull 2nd Place (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMsfvtPzkhE) Charley "Shy kids don't get sweets!" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfv3RrtTdlw) Madelene Sagström playing US Open pregnant (https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZKx91LsqVS/) AIG Women's Open (https://www.aigwomensopen.com/) 2026 Solheim Cup (https://www.solheimcup2026.golf/) Connect with the Host: Email: jamie@sportsandlegal.com (mailto:jamie@sportsandlegal.com) Instagram - @GolfLoopzpod (https://instagram.com/GolfLoopz)

6. 

   19 May 2026

   Episode 6: PGA Championship Review

   2026 PGA Championship Review Aaron wins at The Mink! This episode covers the thrilling upset at the PGA Championship as England's Aaron Rai claims his first major as the pros struggled on the crazy greens at Aronimink GC. We delve into Aaron's funky iron covers, two gloves and more, as well as reviewing the whole tournament - happy listening! Timestamps: 00:00 - PGA Championship overview and key questions 00:17 - Aaron Rai's winning performance and tournament setting 01:05 - The challenging course conditions and scoring environment 01:28 - Rai’s final round 01:58 - Rai's career background and steady rise 02:14 - Unique gear choices: two gloves and iron covers 03:35 - Rory McIlroy's week: a tough start but resilient recovery 04:34 - Scotty Scheffler’s tenure as defending champ 05:01 - Jordan Spieth and Ricky Fowler’s performances 05:44 - PGA Club Pros and noteworthy efforts 06:01 - Final thoughts: lessons from the tournament Resources & Links: Aaron Rai's Profile (https://www.pgatour.com/player/46414/aaron-rai) Aronimink Golf Club (https://www.aronimink.org/) Tournament Highlights (https://youtu.be/VsbzogOKwOw?si=8NaCSeuXAoR7Q8Tf) (BIG!) Trophy Presentation (https://youtu.be/KhkOvTUUrtw?si=Vnv4CteKKPrigVwQ) 2 Gloves (https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYdgsoVKVx4/) Iron Covers (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/t1Xbe6BzuFY) Long Jim Barnes - first ever 300 yard drive (https://youtube.com/shorts/TCzmObvOsI4?si=bS4m6S8KTuaJ9hj3)

7. 

   13 May 2026

   Episode 5: PGA Championship Preview

   Episode 5 : PGA Championship Preview The PGA Championship starts on Thursday 14th May at Aronimink GC, Philadelphia, USA. In this pod we take a dive into this years' 2nd "Major", from its rich history to iconic moments and who might take home the trophy this year. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the PGA Championship and its importance 00:31 - What is the PGA Championship? Its history and significance 00:55 - The origin and evolution of the tournament format 01:44 - The legendary Wanamaker trophy 02:20 - Iconic moments in PGA Championship history, like John Daly’s 1991 win and Phil Mickelson’s 2021 victory 03:20 - The inclusion of club professionals and Michael Block’s story in 2023 04:16 - Hosting at Aronimink Golf Club this year and course details 05:22 - Top contenders: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Cam Young 05:52 - Other potential champions: Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth 07:06 - Final predictions and players to watch Links: PGA Championship Official Site (https://www.pgachampionship.com/) Wanamaker Trophy (https://golfweek-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2024/05/19/things-to-know-wanamaker-trophy-pga-championship/76393437007/) Wanamaker Trophy 2 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-15/pga-championship-wanamaker-trophy-the-heavy-beast-that-surprises/105294324) John Daly 1991 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pay87gTWD6M) John Daly Driver! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAkfG-xgVCg) Phil Mickelson 2021 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bpip0p4k4c) Michael Block 2023 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmOuJx7cwLM)

8. 

   4 May 2026

   Episode 4: Player Profile - Tiger Woods

   Welcome to Episode 4 and the first of our Player Profiles series where we zoom in on stars of the game past and present. This week we are going Tiger hunting as we profile possibly the greatest golfer who has ever lived, Tiger Woods. We cover his childhood and early career to his biggest wins and craziest stats. We also talk about his comeback win at the Masters in 2019 and whether we might see Tiger win again. Youtube links: Tiger on TV aged 2!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxPmzIKBris (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxPmzIKBris) "Hello World": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLf3Gb5TcXs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLf3Gb5TcXs) Hole in one Phoenix Open 1997 (Lego!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-8ciOsxeLw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-8ciOsxeLw) 1997 Masters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ufOethOv8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ufOethOv8) Tiger Slam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAfmGTYzqg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAfmGTYzqg) Chip-in 2005 Masters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_tkJEAGMDE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_tkJEAGMDE) Broken leg US Open 2008: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZrWCzMeqmc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZrWCzMeqmc) 2019 Masters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs) Tiger's Influence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akDBOPbmPfA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akDBOPbmPfA) Sound bites: "He made golf bigger, more athletic, more global" "In 2008, Tiger won the US Open with a broken leg" "Never, ever count him out" Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Who is Tiger Woods? 01:27 Hello World! Tiger turns pro 02:11 Tiger's Dominance and the Tiger Slam 02:58 The most iconic moment - chip in at the 2005 Masters 03:26 Challenges, injuries, scandals and COMEBACK! 04:13 Top 5 Crazy Tiger Facts 05:10 Tiger's Influence on Golf 05:40 Tiger at 50 - is there one more story to be written?

9. 

   14 Apr 2026

   Episode 3: Masters Review - Rory Wins Again!

   RORY! RORY! RORY! This episode covers Rory McIlroy's historic win at the 2026 Masters, analyzing the key moments, player performances (good and bad!), and lessons from the tournament. Links: Golf Loopz Insta: https://www.instagram.com/golfloopzpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/golfloopzpod/) https://www.youtube.com/@TheMasters (https://www.youtube.com/@TheMasters) Every Shot of Rory's Final Round: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGh0Cjio85E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGh0Cjio85E) Poor Haotong: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U7m4JhotAn0 (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U7m4JhotAn0) Masters Kids https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5bbCtDMySv-c8GkpqGbRIJj7WpQFTjiC (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5bbCtDMySv-c8GkpqGbRIJj7WpQFTjiC) Masters Kids Triva: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unCrMKeryaY&list=PL5bbCtDMySv-c8GkpqGbRIJj7WpQFTjiC&index=11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unCrMKeryaY&list=PL5bbCtDMySv-c8GkpqGbRIJj7WpQFTjiC&index=11) keywords Golf, Rory McIlroy, Masters 2026, Augusta, golf tips, tournament analysis, golf history, sportsmanship Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:21 Rory Wins again! 01:55 The Final Round 03:26 The Green Jacket & More 04:04 Great week for Rory - not so much for some others! 05:50 Quiz Time 06:47 Wrap-Up 08:00 Themetune.mp3

10. 

    7 Apr 2026

    Episode 2: Masters Preview

    EPISODE 2: ITS THE MASTERS! On this episode we preview the Masters, the first Major of the year and one of the greatest events in all of sports. We'll dive in to the history, the golf course and talk about who might be victorious this year. We'll also delve into some of the cool quirks of the Masters, like the Champions Dinner and the Par 3 Contest. Some great Masters Links to check out: Masters Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMasters/featured (https://www.youtube.com/@TheMasters/featured) Masters Vault (every shot since 1968!) https://www.masters.com/vault (https://www.masters.com/vault) Masters for Kids https://www.masters.com/kids (https://www.masters.com/kids) Tiger 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs) Jack 1986 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQhgCpz9x-c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQhgCpz9x-c)

11. 

    7 Apr 2026

    Episode 1 : Intro - Hello World!

    Hello World! Welcome to the first ever episode of the Golf Loopz podcast for kids. In this first intro episode we give you a flavour of what the pod will be all about, challenge you with our first quiz and look forward to our Masters preview in episode 2.

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