<![CDATA[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.


Follow us on insta: @golfloopzpod

Golf Loopz is produced by www.sportsandlegal.com
Contact us on jamie@sportsandlegal.com


]]>https://www.instagram.com/golfloopzpod/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:08:16 GMTMon, 06 Apr 2026 18:08:56 GMT60Jamie McDonald<p>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!<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Happy listening, and please like, share, comment and subscribe.</p><p><br />Follow us on insta: @golfloopzpod </p><p>Golf Loopz is produced by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.sportsandlegal.com" target="_blank">www.sportsandlegal.com</a><br />Contact us on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jamie@sportsandlegal.com" target="_blank">jamie@sportsandlegal.com</a> <br /><br /><br /></p>episodicJamie McDonaldjamie@sportsandlegal.comno<![CDATA[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:
]]>06765845-14e9-4021-8ebf-236d31cb3802Tue, 19 May 2026 20:18:33 GMT<p>2026 PGA Championship Review</p><p></p><p>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! </p><h6><b>Timestamps:</b></h6><p>00:00 - PGA Championship overview and key questions 00:17 - Aaron Rai's winning performance and tournament setting </p><p>01:05 - The challenging course conditions and scoring environment </p><p>01:28 - Rai’s final round </p><p>01:58 - Rai's career background and steady rise </p><p>02:14 - Unique gear choices: two gloves and iron covers </p><p>03:35 - Rory McIlroy's week: a tough start but resilient recovery </p><p>04:34 - Scotty Scheffler’s tenure as defending champ </p><p>05:01 - Jordan Spieth and Ricky Fowler’s performances </p><p>05:44 - PGA Club Pros and noteworthy efforts </p><p>06:01 - Final thoughts: lessons from the tournament</p><h6><b>Resources &amp; Links:</b></h6><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.pgatour.com/player/46414/aaron-rai" target="_blank">Aaron Rai's Profile</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aronimink.org/" target="_blank">Aronimink Golf Club</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/VsbzogOKwOw?si=8NaCSeuXAoR7Q8Tf" target="_blank">Tournament Highlights</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/KhkOvTUUrtw?si=Vnv4CteKKPrigVwQ" target="_blank">(BIG!) Trophy Presentation</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYdgsoVKVx4/" target="_blank">2 Gloves</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/t1Xbe6BzuFY" target="_blank">Iron Covers</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/TCzmObvOsI4?si=bS4m6S8KTuaJ9hj3" target="_blank">Long Jim Barnes - first ever 300 yard drive</a></li></ul>no00:07:316Episode 6: PGA Championship Reviewfull<![CDATA[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:
]]>ff64aeae-fd11-4801-9a77-dfee79c6b4ffWed, 13 May 2026 21:56:04 GMT<h5>Episode 5 : PGA Championship Preview</h5><p>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.</p><h6><b>Timestamps:</b></h6><p> 00:00 - Introduction to the PGA Championship and its importance<br />00:31 - What is the PGA Championship? Its history and significance<br />00:55 - The origin and evolution of the tournament format<br />01:44 - The legendary Wanamaker trophy<br />02:20 - Iconic moments in PGA Championship history, like John Daly’s 1991 win and Phil Mickelson’s 2021 victory<br />03:20 - The inclusion of club professionals and Michael Block’s story in 2023<br />04:16 - Hosting at Aronimink Golf Club this year and course details<br />05:22 - Top contenders: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Cam Young<br />05:52 - Other potential champions: Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth<br />07:06 - Final predictions and players to watch</p><h6><b>Links:</b></h6><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.pgachampionship.com/" target="_blank">PGA Championship Official Site</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://golfweek-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2024/05/19/things-to-know-wanamaker-trophy-pga-championship/76393437007/" target="_blank">Wanamaker Trophy</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-15/pga-championship-wanamaker-trophy-the-heavy-beast-that-surprises/105294324" target="_blank">Wanamaker Trophy 2</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pay87gTWD6M" target="_blank">John Daly 1991</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAkfG-xgVCg" target="_blank">John Daly Driver! </a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bpip0p4k4c" target="_blank">Phil Mickelson 2021</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmOuJx7cwLM" target="_blank">Michael Block 2023</a><br /><br /></li></ul>no00:08:145Episode 5: PGA Championship Previewfull<![CDATA[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

"Hello World": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLf3Gb5TcXs

Hole in one Phoenix Open 1997 (Lego!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-8ciOsxeLw

1997 Masters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ufOethOv8

Tiger Slam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAfmGTYzqg

Chip-in 2005 Masters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_tkJEAGMDE

Broken leg US Open 2008: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZrWCzMeqmc

2019 Masters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs

Tiger's Influence: 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?

]]>77818d75-8749-48ea-b164-fd3fcab045c1Mon, 04 May 2026 14:12:36 GMT<p>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. </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Youtube links:<br /><br />Tiger on TV aged 2!: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxPmzIKBris" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxPmzIKBris</a></p><p></p><p>"Hello World": <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLf3Gb5TcXs" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLf3Gb5TcXs</a><br /><br />Hole in one Phoenix Open 1997 (Lego!): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-8ciOsxeLw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-8ciOsxeLw</a><br /><br />1997 Masters: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ufOethOv8" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ufOethOv8</a><br /><br />Tiger Slam: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAfmGTYzqg" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAfmGTYzqg</a><br /><br />Chip-in 2005 Masters: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_tkJEAGMDE" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_tkJEAGMDE</a><br /><br />Broken leg US Open 2008: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZrWCzMeqmc" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZrWCzMeqmc</a><br /><br />2019 Masters: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs</a></p><p></p><p>Tiger's Influence: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akDBOPbmPfA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akDBOPbmPfA</a><br /><br /><br />Sound bites:</p><p>"He made golf bigger, more athletic, more global"</p><p>"In 2008, Tiger won the US Open with a broken leg"</p><p>"Never, ever count him out"</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction </p><p>00:21 Who is Tiger Woods?</p><p>01:27 Hello World! Tiger turns pro</p><p>02:11 Tiger's Dominance and the Tiger Slam</p><p>02:58 The most iconic moment - chip in at the 2005 Masters</p><p>03:26 Challenges, injuries, scandals and COMEBACK!</p><p>04:13 Top 5 Crazy Tiger Facts</p><p>05:10 Tiger's Influence on Golf</p><p>05:40 Tiger at 50 - is there one more story to be written?</p><p></p><p></p>no00:07:304Episode 4: Player Profile - Tiger Woodsfull<![CDATA[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.youtube.com/@TheMasters

Every Shot of Rory's Final Round: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGh0Cjio85E

Poor Haotong: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U7m4JhotAn0

Masters Kids

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5bbCtDMySv-c8GkpqGbRIJj7WpQFTjiC

Masters Kids Triva: 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

]]>bbbd2985-c528-4c3c-8caf-c18a6debe7a5Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:33:56 GMT<p>RORY! RORY! RORY!</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Links:</p><p></p><p>Golf Loopz Insta: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/golfloopzpod/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/golfloopzpod/</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheMasters" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheMasters</a></p><p></p><p>Every Shot of Rory's Final Round: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGh0Cjio85E" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGh0Cjio85E</a></p><p></p><p>Poor Haotong: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U7m4JhotAn0" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U7m4JhotAn0</a></p><p></p><p>Masters Kids</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5bbCtDMySv-c8GkpqGbRIJj7WpQFTjiC" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5bbCtDMySv-c8GkpqGbRIJj7WpQFTjiC</a></p><p></p><p>Masters Kids Triva: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unCrMKeryaY&amp;list=PL5bbCtDMySv-c8GkpqGbRIJj7WpQFTjiC&amp;index=11" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unCrMKeryaY&amp;list=PL5bbCtDMySv-c8GkpqGbRIJj7WpQFTjiC&amp;index=11</a></p><p></p><p>keywords</p><p>Golf, Rory McIlroy, Masters 2026, Augusta, golf tips, tournament analysis, golf history, sportsmanship</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:21 Rory Wins again!</p><p>01:55 The Final Round</p><p>03:26 The Green Jacket &amp; More</p><p>04:04 Great week for Rory - not so much for some others!</p><p>05:50 Quiz Time</p><p>06:47 Wrap-Up</p><p>08:00 Themetune.mp3</p><p></p>no00:08:353Episode 3: Masters Review - Rory Wins Again!full<![CDATA[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

Masters Vault (every shot since 1968!)
https://www.masters.com/vault

Masters for Kids
https://www.masters.com/kids

Tiger 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs

Jack 1986
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQhgCpz9x-c


]]>6f13ca29-f0ed-4643-9d46-ecedbbc5c1c7Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:40:58 GMT<p>EPISODE 2: ITS THE MASTERS!</p><p>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.<br /><br />Some great Masters Links to check out:<br /><br />Masters Youtube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheMasters/featured" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheMasters/featured</a><br /><br />Masters Vault (every shot since 1968!)<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.masters.com/vault" target="_blank">https://www.masters.com/vault</a><br /><br />Masters for Kids<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.masters.com/kids" target="_blank">https://www.masters.com/kids</a><br /><br />Tiger 2019</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTL7LL76SNs</a><br /><br />Jack 1986<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQhgCpz9x-c" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQhgCpz9x-c</a><br /><br /><br /></p>no00:10:232Episode 2: Masters Previewfull<![CDATA[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.

]]>39a3aaeb-5f45-4d64-9e6c-02029061bfb1Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:13:32 GMT<p>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.</p>no00:04:151Episode 1 : Intro - Hello World!full