Life On Tour Golf Podcast

We welcomed Daniel Bradbury to the Life on Tour podcast for the final episode of 2022. Last month, Daniel achieved the unthinkable when he won the Joburg Open on a sponsors invite in just his third DP World Tour start. That win gave him a two year exemption, a spot in the 2023 Open Championship, all after missing stage two of Q-School by a single shot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oli Wilson joins Ewan Porter on the Life on Tour Podcast this week as he enjoys some downtime in the offseason. 2022 was truly a comeback season for Oli after he won his first Tour title in eight years at the Made in Himmerland. The pair discuss his career of up and down form, Ryder Cup debut, his this season and and nearly giving it all up.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tour stalwart Richie Ramsay joins Ewan Porter on the Life on Tour podcast as they reflect on his first win in seven years at the Cazoo Classic. The pair also discuss his 2006 U.S Amateur victory, his time on the DP World Tour, golf course design and an encounter with Tiger Woods in a portaloo at the 2007 U.S. Open.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horizon Irish Open Champion Adrian Meronk joins Ewan Porter on the Life on Tour Podcast fresh off his first DP World Tour win. The pair chat through his early life in Poland and how he got into the golf, college career at East Tennessee State University, mindset going into his first Open Championship at St Andrews and of course that win in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Bland joins the Life on Tour Podcast ahead of the Betfred British Masters where he will tee it up in his 500th event on the DP World Tour. The defending champion joined our host Ewan Porter to look back on his historic victory in 2021 where he won his first event in his 478th start. We also get into his recent form in the U.S, how he got started in the game and loads more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewen Ferguson joins the Life on Tour podcast after his life changing win at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. The young Scot discusses his journey on the junior scene, winning the British Boys Amateur and playing the Walker Cup, his apprenticeship on the Challenge Tour, the close-knit group of Scots on Tour and his big plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most recent winner on the DP World Tour, Ryan Fox, joins the Life on Tour podcast this week. Ryan joined Ewan Porter to chat on his second Tour title, a crazy 2015 season on the Challenge Tour, his family’s rich sporting pedigree, The Olympics and what the future holds for Foxy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tour royalty Colin Montgomerie joins the Life on Tour Podcast this week as he took a break in his busy three week stint in the Middle East to chat with Ewan Porter. We rolled back the years with Monty as the pair discussed his record number of Order of Merit titles, Ryder Cup success, the Tour’s new identity with DP World and his thoughts on the future of European golf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard join the podcast this week as they gear up for the 2022 DP World Tour Season. The Danish sensations touch on their incredible 2021 campaigns where they won back-to-back on Tour, their introduction to the game from their father and what they’re working towards in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Life on Tour Podcast we are joined by Race to Dubai contender and BMW PGA Champion Billy Horschel. Chasing glory on The Earth Course to win the season long points race, Billy chats with Ewan Porter on his 2021 season, preparation for this week's event, beating Rory McIlroy at the Walker Cup, his love of West Ham United and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Donaldson joins the podcast this week as he and Ewan Porter discuss a career on the European Tour that has spanned nearly two decades. They also go into his injury struggles and returns from slumps in form, his 2014 Ryder Cup heroics, a new found love of gardening and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antoine Rozner joins the podcast as he an Ewan Porter discuss his rapid rise on the European Tour over the last 12 months. The pair also touch on his incredible US College career, The Olympics and working at the French Open as a teenager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan Porter chats with South African Justin Harding. The Tour regular who seems to tee it up almost every week discusses his early professional life on The Sunshine Tour, a change of lifestyle off the course that revolutionised his game, his journey to the European Tour and an incredible debut at The Masters in 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan Porter chats with fellow Australian Min Woo Lee, the latest winner of a Rolex Series event, as the Tour arrives at Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship. The pair discuss Min Woo’s meteoric rise to through the junior ranks, his competitive sibling rivalry with his sister Minjee and the biggest win of his young career at the abrdn Scottish Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan Porter sits down with Shubhankar Sharma on the Life on Tour Podcast, discussing his early life in India, a path into golf through his Father’s military service, his early wins and success on Tour, his love of travel and that Phil Mickelson story… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most intelligent minds in the game of golf joins the Life on Tour Podcast this week. Ewan Porter chats with Edoardo, nicknamed ‘Dodo’ as they discuss his stellar amateur career, his meteoric rise in 2009 and 2010 that earned him a Ryder Cup berth, his relationship with his brother and his Tour famous statistic methods that are now being adopted by other players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Life on Tour Podcast returns for season three with our new host Ewan Porter. To kick off the new series, Ewan chats with reigning Race to Dubai Champion and European golfing royalty, Lee Westwood. Lee discusses his 2020 season, his form revival over the last few years, his recent marriage nuptials, his Ryder Cup ambitions and, of course, his love for horse racing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second season of the Life on Tour Golf Podcast presented by Hilton concludes with a special episode live at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. Ahead of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Andrew Cotter chats to Race to Dubai title contenders Jon Rahm and Bernd Wiesberger, Rookie of the Year Robert MacIntyre, and European Disabled Golf Association player Brendan Lawlor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former European Tour winner-turned-commentator Wayne ‘Radar’ Riley joins Andrew Cotter in this edition of the Life on Tour podcast presented by Hilton. The Australian talks about his playing days, which included six professional wins, as well as life behind the mic. Find out where Radar’s nickname comes from, why he has his Mum to thank for his trademark hat, and what he makes of the current crop of golf stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Casey joins Kirsty Gallacher in this edition of the Life on Tour podcast presented by Hilton. The 42-year-old discusses a glittering career which boasts 20 professional wins, from his rise through the amateur ranks via the American college system, to his successful 2018 Ryder Cup return. The Englishman also discusses his hopes for 2020, as he chases yet another Ryder Cup scalp, maiden Majors success and a spot on the Great Britain Olympics team.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special edition of the Life on Tour podcast, Andrew Cotter brings you an exclusive interview with Champion Golfer of the Year Shane Lowry, live from the Hilton Honors Lounge at Wentworth Golf Club. Lowry discusses his upbringing in the Irish town of Clara, his rise through the amateur ranks, victory at the 2009 Irish Open and that magical weekend at Royal Portrush where he won The Open Championship.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Life on Tour podcast presented by Hilton, Patrick Reed discusses his career to date. From winning the 2006 Junior Open Championship to victory at the Masters in 2018, Reed opens up on a career which has seen him rise through the ranks with his wife as his caddie, become an Honorary Life Member of the European Tour and earn the nickname Captain America for his performances in the Ryder Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Life on Tour podcast presented by Hilton, Danny Willett opens up on a career which has taken him from Sheffield to the European Tour, culminating in Masters success in 2016. Willett talks candidly about his shock at winning The Green Jacket, the downfall that followed, including a disastrous 2016 Ryder Cup campaign, and his resurgence which led to his DP World Tour Championship victory in Dubai at the end of 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Life on Tour podcast presented by Hilton, Andrew Cotter speaks with European Tour Deputy CEO, Ryder Cup Director and Chief Commercial Officer, Guy Kinnings. Guy talks us through his colourful career, from his early years in the Black Country, to directing the Ryder Cup, via the University of Oxford and a 30-year stint at IMG. One of the courses most recognisable faces, he talks about his working relationship with Colin Montgomerie, his dealings with Tiger Woods, who referred to Kinnings as ‘Pinky’, and what his expectations are for the future of the Ryder Cup, as well as the European Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Life on Tour podcast presented by Hilton, Andrew Johnston lifts the lid on a career that has seen him go from humble beginnings in North London to one of golf’s most recognisable figures. The man affectionately known as ‘Beef’ discusses his career to date, including the Open in 2016 which brought him worldwide acclaim, winning at Valderrama and meeting Michael Jordan. He also opens up about mental health and looks to the future with his fiancé Jodie, as they expect their first child.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very special episode of the Life On Tour Podcast presented by Hilton, recorded at the Hilton Munich Park ahead of the BMW International Open in June, Kirsty Gallagher and her panel of guests: European Tour players Martin Kaymer and Julian Suri, former pro turned TV pundit Jamie Spence and Bunkered.com journalist Michael McEwan create ‘The Ultimate Golfer’ – comprising of the standout player in each of the following categories: Mental Approach, Driving, Iron Play, Short Game and Putting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jose Maria Olazabal lifts the lid on his unique journey from growing up on a golf course in the Basque region of Spain to Ryder Cup hero and two-time Major champion. The man affectionately known as ‘Ollie’ talks dances moves at Muirfield Village, miracles at Medinah and mauling Monty at match play as well as his unique relationship with Seve Ballesteros and how he battled back from a career threatening injury to once again reign supreme at Augusta.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very special episode of the Life on Tour podcast presented by Hilton, One Direction star and self-confessed golf nut Niall Horan sits down in conversation with Kirsty Gallacher at the launch of his new Challenge Tour event, the ISPS Handa World Invitational Men | Women, Presented by Modest! Golf Management. The 25 year old talks Tiger, taking tips from Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy, rounds in the Bahamas with Justin Timberlake and what tackling Augusta is really like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of Season 2 of the Life on Tour podcast presented by Hilton, Ian Poulter pulls the curtain back on a colourful career that has seen him go from humble beginnings in Hertfordshire to Ryder Cup hero. The ‘Postman’ discusses his special match-play prowess, why he once posed naked as well his affection for his fine collection of Ferraris. There’s also the truth behind asking Tiger for a lift on his private jet plus why we shouldn’t be surprised if a future chapter in the career of ‘Mr Ryder Cup’ is called ‘Bethpage’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Life on Tour podcast presented by Hilton returns on Tuesday 11th June 2019.Join Andrew Cotter for more in-depth conversations with some of golf's great characters, both past and present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Waldorf Astoria The Palm ahead of the final event of the season in Dubai, Andrew Cotter chats to European Tour Chief Executive Keith Pelley, triumphant Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn, Major champion and Ryder Cup hero Francesco Molinari, two-time European Tour winner and 2018 Rookie of the Year Shubhankar Sharma, as well as recent winner of a Rolex Series event and multiple winner on the European Tour, Lee Westwood.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie Pepperell shares his unique take on life and a career that has seen him go from not being able to afford to pay hotel bills to two-time European Tour champion. There’s also the positives and perils of Twitter, hallucinating in a Portuguese hospital, playing golf with President Trump plus an unfortunate incident involving his brother, a pool cue and Brian Lara Cricket.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Kaymer discusses his journey from honing his craft on the outskirts of Düsseldorf to becoming a two-time Major champion. There’s how he won at Whistling Straits, powered passed the field at Pinehurst as well as the story behind that putt at Medinah. Other topics include the perils of karting, DIY, gymnastics, Scottish football and why being the best golfer in the world isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Padraig Harrington provides a fascinating insight in to his journey from not wanting to be a professional golfer to becoming one of the very best players in the world. There’s Major successes, Major regrets, mental strength, misconceptions as well as Ryder Cups, Rammstein, the crucial role of Patrick Swayze and why it’s taken him so long to find catharsis from the 72nd hole at Carnoustie.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fanny Sunesson shares her remarkable journey from growing up in the south of Sweden to becoming the first female caddie to win a men’s Major. There’s finding fame and further Major success with Sir Nick Faldo, how Ryder Cup disappointment eventually turned to delight and why she’s not ruling out a return to roaming the fairways with a golf bag over her shoulder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just weeks away from leading Europe in the 2018 Ryder Cup against the United States, Thomas Bjorn discusses how a career of huge highs and difficult lows has shaped him as a person, player and now captain. The Dane describes what it’s like to go from imitating your heroes to lining up alongside them as a rookie at Valderrama, how he tamed Tiger in his prime as well as regret and redemption at Royal St. George’s. The 47 year old also puts his 2006 Ryder Cup omission to bed and reveals how his meticulous planning for Le Golf National has even included what underwear his players will be sporting.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Referee John Paramor recounts tales from a colourful career that has spanned more than forty years patrolling the fairways as a rules official for the European Tour. Topics include Woosie’s 15 club woes at Lytham, ticking off Tiger for taking his time, the Mickelson US Open incident and perhaps most famously, searching for burrowing animals with Seve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very special episode recorded in the clubhouse at Walton Heath, where Rose will play host to the 2018 British Masters later this year, the Englishman tells Andrew Cotter about his journey from childhood prodigy to global glory and everything in between. The 37 year old looks back at the boy in the baggy red jumper at Birkdale, the infamous 21 straight missed cuts, words of encouragement from Seve Ballesteros, how he bounced back to become one of the world’s best and learning to love The Ryder Cup. There’s also stories of that unforgettable US Open triumph at Merion in 2013, sharing the gym with other Olympic athletes en route to gold at Rio 2016, going head-to-head with Sergio at the 2017 Masters and why he’ll always be grateful for the infectious attitude of one Ian Poulter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode recorded just a short drive from where the 2018 Ryder Cup will take place on the outskirts of Paris, Europe’s Number One golfer Tommy Fleetwood tells us how making his debut at Le Golf National in September will be the realisation of a lifelong dream. The 27 year old recounts his journey up to this point, from stellar amateur to initial struggles as a professional and then battling back from a serious loss of form to become 2017 Race to Dubai champion. There’s also why that record equalling round at the US Open will always rankle with him, not wanting to play alongside Tiger at the Masters, partying with Pep Guardiola and a very special presentation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Foster and John McLaren divulge tales from a colourful career caddying for some of the biggest names in golf including Seve Ballesteros, Thomas Bjorn, Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood, Luke Donald, Paul Casey and many more. There are break-ups, make-ups and Ryder Cup glories as well as missing out on Majors, sleeping in bushes and taking pity on Tiger in a toilet.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of a brand new series of shows, presented by Hilton, former world number one, Luke Donald, talks about his rise to the very top of professional golf, a journey which included four Ryder Cup wins, rounds with Jack, tussles with Tiger, battles with injury and form plus how he still hasn’t given up hope of breaking his Major duck. There’s also finding unlikely fame in a foreign country, how he got that nickname as well as cigars and fishing trips with Michael Jordan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming soon..... a brand new golf podcast from the European Tour. Presented by esteemed golf commentator, Andrew Cotter, the series delves into the life and times of some of the game's great characters. Episode 1 - Luke Donald - will be available from Tuesday 12th June... so make sure you subscribe now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.