Why Golf
Why Golf brings you the latest thought-provoking perspectives and discussion, from influential and experienced characters, within and around the golf industry. Fuelled by insights from the brand new thisiswhygolf.com platform, we explore and challenge opinions on the hot topics within the sport. Why Golf is presented by Skyscanner.
Episodes
June 23, 2025 • 46 mins
Di is back and is joined by Kate Rose for the latest episode of Why Golf!
After meeting her now husband, major winner Justin Rose, back in the early 2000s, Kate has gone on to establish the Kate and Justin Rose Foundation, to support disadvantaged young people around the world, and set up the hugely successful Rose Ladies Golf Series during the COVID pandemic.
She shares her experiences of how golf and char...
After meeting her now husband, major winner Justin Rose, back in the early 2000s, Kate has gone on to establish the Kate and Justin Rose Foundation, to support disadvantaged young people around the world, and set up the hugely successful Rose Ladies Golf Series during the COVID pandemic.
She shares her experiences of how golf and char...
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Why Golf is back for series 3 and we’re starting off with a bang at the host venue for the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands – Bernardus Golf!
Guest host Henni Zuel chats to someone who’s won the competition as both a player and captain, Catriona Matthew, about her memories of past editions, including a very dramatic win in 2019. She also explains why it’s so valuable to brands to get involved with women’s golf.
Guest host Henni Zuel chats to someone who’s won the competition as both a player and captain, Catriona Matthew, about her memories of past editions, including a very dramatic win in 2019. She also explains why it’s so valuable to brands to get involved with women’s golf.
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October 28, 2024 • 48 mins
For the final episode of the series, we’re chatting to Olympic silver medallist and Ryder Cup winner Tommy Fleetwood!
He tells Di about his experience in Paris on his way to making the Olympic podium and what it was like securing the Ryder Cup for Europe in Rome in 2023.
Tommy also describes how special it was meeting his golfing idol Ernie Els when he was just eight, the path he took to becoming a profession...
He tells Di about his experience in Paris on his way to making the Olympic podium and what it was like securing the Ryder Cup for Europe in Rome in 2023.
Tommy also describes how special it was meeting his golfing idol Ernie Els when he was just eight, the path he took to becoming a profession...
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October 17, 2024 • 29 mins
In the second of a special 2-part episode from the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, we visit two of the most iconic golf courses in the UK - St Andrews and Kingsbarns!
There Di speaks to 5-time major winner Brooks Koepka about the friendly rivalry with his brother and also 2010 Open winner Louis Oosthuizen about what drew him to playing on the LIV tour.
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October 13, 2024 • 38 mins
Come and walk the iconic Old Course at St Andrews as we return to the home of golf for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship!
Di catches up with former footballers Jamie Redknapp and Ruud Gullit on how important golf is to their lives and just how exciting it is to take part in the tournament as amateurs.
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September 29, 2024 • 45 mins
Want to know why comedian Michael McIntyre sometimes thinks he can win the Masters? Or who would be in England cricketer Ollie Pope’s dream fourball? Or why actor Dougray Scott had to turn down a round of golf with Bill Clinton?
We’ve got all the answers and more in this week’s episode of Why Golf!
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September 18, 2024 • 43 mins
Why Golf is back in Virginia for a second episode from the 2024 Solheim Cup.
Di catches up with both the European and American camps, including USA captain Stacy Lewis and Irish star Leona Maguire, to reflect on what the competition means to them. She also travels to Stonewall Golf Club where she speaks to golf influencers Georgia Ball, Carolina Romero, Brady Nuss, Tisha Alyn and Kat Shee to find out their Why ...
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September 16, 2024 • 34 mins
Why Golf comes to you this week from the Solheim Cup in Virginia, USA!
In this first part of a special two-episode edition recorded at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Di speaks to key members from both the European and American teams, including vice-captain Mel Reid, world number one Nelly Korda and Olympic silver medallist Esther Henseleit during the build-up to the 2024 competition.
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September 2, 2024 • 30 mins
We’ve travelled to the home of golf, St Andrews, for this episode of Why Golf!
Recorded during the AIG Women’s Open, Di catches up with Big Randy from No Laying Up, one of the world’s biggest golf podcasts. Randy speaks about the differences he finds in covering women’s vs men’s golf events, how No Laying Up grew from humble origins into the world-dominating force it is today and shares his thoughts ahead of th...
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August 25, 2024 • 50 secs
We're taking a mid-season break on Why Golf during a massively busy summer of sport, but we've got exciting plans for the second half of the year!
Di Stewart has this update!
The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.
Di Stewart has this update!
The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.
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August 5, 2024 • 13 mins
CEO of the R&A Martin Slumbers joins us on this bonus episode live from The 152nd Open to discuss why he believes investment is better placed in grassroots initiatives than prize money, the work the R&A are doing to make golf more inclusive and accessible and of course, his Why Golf.
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July 21, 2024 • 37 mins
This week on Why Golf Di Stewart is chatting to someone who recently fell in love with the world of golf - racing driver Chloe Chong!
She shares her experience of being named the youngest driver on the F1 Academy grid and the parallels she sees between motorsport and golf.
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July 7, 2024 • 54 mins
This week Why Golf has travelled to Sunningdale Heath Golf Club to find out why it’s so loved by its members!
Recorded in front of a live audience, we hear from owners Tom Reid and Kristian Baker about the culture they’ve tried to foster since taking over to ensure the club, in their words, ‘is where everyone should be able to come and feel welcome.’
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June 23, 2024 • 47 mins
This week on Why Golf we've travelled to find out more about this year's G4D Open!
Di Stewart speaks to Joakim Bjorkman, winner of 35 worldwide titles, who shares his inspiring story from discovering he had Achondroplasia (of short stature), to finding solace in golf along with the current difficulties he's still overcoming in the game.
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June 9, 2024 • 44 mins
After conquering the world of NFL, Victor Cruz has swapped the football field for the golf course, and he’s joining Why Golf to tell us all about it!
He explains how his daughter first introduced him to the sport and the enjoyment they get from playing together, plus shares his thoughts on how the culture of golf is changing.
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May 26, 2024 • 52 mins
We’re teeing off the new series of Why Golf with LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan!
Mollie talks about her passion for inspiring young girls and women through golf and her pride in seeing prize money increase substantially on the tour in recent years.
She also discusses the need for more accessible coverage of women’s golf events and looks ahead to the 2024 Solheim Cup.
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December 21, 2023 • 26 mins
What makes golf Pro-Am events so special?
In this special bonus episode of Why Golf: Opinion Matters, Di Stewart has been finding out with the help of some of the competitors in this year’s BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am!
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August 22, 2023 • 29 mins
For the last episode of the series, Why Golf: Opinion Matters heads to the AIG Women’s Open at Walton Heath!
Di Stewart catches up with Sky Sports broadcaster Iona Stephen about her golfing journey and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of female commentators and presenters.
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June 23, 2023 • 1 min
We’re going to be chatting to an amazing guest to finish this series of Why Golf: Opinion Matters and it’s on the way soon.
Di Stewart has this update!
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June 9, 2023 • 38 mins
This week on Why Golf: Opinion Matters, Di is joined by Amir Malik from the Muslim Golf Association!
He discusses how he fell in love with the game and the prejudice he has overcome to be fully accepted in golfing circles.
Amir also talks about his tireless work introducing other Muslims to the sport through his hugely popular golf days and how he’s encouraging the whole industry to become more inclusive.
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He discusses how he fell in love with the game and the prejudice he has overcome to be fully accepted in golfing circles.
Amir also talks about his tireless work introducing other Muslims to the sport through his hugely popular golf days and how he’s encouraging the whole industry to become more inclusive.
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