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Another week on Golf Rehab, and James has managed to break yet another golf club! Between club championships, questionable match-play performances and some much-needed practice, there's plenty to talk about this week.

Pete and James get into the equipment debate, asking whether expensive aftermarket driver shafts are really worth the extra money, and whether modern irons are becoming too strong in loft at the expense of height, spin and stopping power.

In this week's Diagnosis, we tackle some bigger questions facing the game:

• Are golf influencers becoming more important than professional golfers?
• Is golf losing its traditions, and does it actually matter?
• Should golfers have a maximum number of practice swings before hitting the ball?

We also catch up on Operation Scratch, discuss the importance of keeping pace of play, and James delivers this week's Prescription with some practical putting drills to help you hole more putts.

Plus, we're getting closer to The Longest Day at Mount Broughton on November 30, playing 72 holes in support of the Kids' Cancer Project. We talk about the challenge, fundraising and why skin cancer checks should be on every golfer's to-do list.

If you'd like to support the cause, any donation, big or small, would be greatly appreciated. You can donate here:

https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/golfrehab

As always, honest opinions, golf industry insight, plenty of banter and absolutely no shortage of golf-related problems.

Golf Rehab – because we've all got a problem, we're just not ready to stop.

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Are you chasing more distance when you should be focusing on shooting lower scores? Could your putter be costing you shots? And does regular versus stiff shaft flex really matter?

On Episode 14 of Golf Rehab, Pete and ex-tour pro and expert club fitter James break down the golf equipment choices, common mistakes and practical changes that can help amateur golfers improve.

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On 30 November, the Golf Rehab team is taking on The Longest Day at Mount Broughton to raise funds for Cancer Council. If you can spare a few dollars, please support our challenge. Every donation helps fund vital cancer research, prevention and support services.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

• Distance vs accuracy: Are you focusing on hitting the ball further when keeping it in play could save you more shots?

• Putter changes: Can a new putter or hockey-style grip fix your putting, or are golfers too quick to change equipment?

• Regular vs stiff shafts: James explains why shaft flex, weight and profile matter more than the label alone.

• How to improve your short game: Pete shares how changing his chipping technique and ball position helped him shoot under par over 10 holes for the first time.

• LIV Golf's future: The latest player movements and what could happen next.

• LPGA slow-play penalties: Are two-shot penalties fair, or does professional golf need to do more about slow play?

Plus, James shares a simple rangefinder tip to help you choose better targets and avoid unnecessary trouble around the green.

Golf Rehab is the golf podcast for everyday golfers who want honest equipment advice, practical golf tips, real-world improvement and plenty of banter.

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This week, Pete and ex-tour pro and expert club fitter James tackle the biggest questions in amateur golf, discuss the latest stories from the professional game, and find a few more ways to fix Pete's golf game.

🏌️ IN THIS EPISODE

Are 7 Woods Replacing Long Irons?
Are 7 woods becoming essential for amateur golfers? James explains who should consider making the switch, why higher launch and stopping power matter, and why buying another club won't always fix your game.

Can You Trust AI Golf Advice?
Can AI really recommend the right golf clubs for your swing? Pete shares his experience using AI for club recommendations, while James explains why real-world testing and professional club fitting still matter.

Will Zalatoris: Is This the End?
After announcing another major back operation that will sideline him for the 2027 season, we discuss Will Zalatoris's future, the challenges of returning from serious back surgery, and the mental side of losing the game you love.

The Golfing Catch-Up of the Week
An Australian golfer achieves an albatross followed by a hole-in-one on consecutive holes. We discuss the incredible odds, whether to keep the balls, and what we'd shoot on the next hole!

Operation Scratch
Pete tests different clubs for chipping, battles the dreaded 60-degree wedge, discovers a new favourite club for bump-and-runs, and gets another challenge from James.

The Diagnosis: AI in Golf
From club fitting and course management to shot tracking, can AI genuinely help you improve, or is it just another source of advice that sounds convincing?

Bunker Play, Sand Conditions & Your Weekly Prescription
Why different bunker sands change the shot, how your weight distribution affects contact, and James's practical advice for getting out of the sand more consistently.

Plus, the latest tour golf discussion, listener questions, plenty of banter, and an update on our 72-hole fundraising challenge.

⛳ THE LONGEST DAY — HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER RESEARCH

On 30 November, we're heading to Mount Broughton to take on 72 holes of golf in one day, raising money for cancer research.

We're bringing together a great group of golfers for a day of golf, laughs, and a serious challenge. Every donation helps us get closer to our fundraising target.

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Are your golf clubs really holding you back, or is it time to stop buying equipment and start working on your game?

This week on Golf Rehab, Pete and James tackle one of amateur golf’s biggest obsessions: equipment. From chasing more distance to constantly changing clubs, we discuss what actually makes a difference to your scores — and what might just be an expensive distraction.

THE HITTER & THE FITTER

Does your driver have enough loft? Are golfers obsessed with distance for the wrong reasons? James explains why keeping the ball in the air and finding the fairway can be far more valuable than chasing another 10 metres.

OPERATION SCRATCH

Pete takes on the challenge of playing difficult shots and trying to manufacture different ball flights. The results are a mixed bag, but the lesson is clear: the golf course is for playing, not experimenting. We also discuss the mental side of golf, recovering after a bad start and why Pete’s frustration can turn one poor shot into several.

GOLFING CATCH-UP

We discuss the latest developments around LIV Golf, including the uncertainty surrounding Jon Rahm, Joaquin Niemann and Sergio Garcia. Plus, the new 2027 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x, whether amateur golfers will notice a difference between ball generations, and Sahith Theegala’s ball getting stuck in a tree — including an umbrella that got stuck trying to rescue it.

GROUP THERAPY

Gary from Sydney asks the question many golfers need to hear: when should you stop buying new clubs and actually work on your game? James explains why getting fitted is only part of the solution, and why lessons and practice matter just as much.

THE PRESCRIPTION

This week’s advice is simple: play away from the pin. Stop taking unnecessary risks at sucker pins and give yourself a bigger target. More greens, fewer disasters and better scores.

Plus, we share an update on The Longest Day, as we prepare to play 72 holes at Mount Broughton on 30 November to raise money for cancer research.

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This week on Golf Rehab, Pete and James are back with a packed episode covering golf equipment, course management, the latest stories from the world of golf, and another step in Pete’s mission to get to scratch.

The boys break down their golf ball testing, comparing premium, mid-range and entry-level balls and discovering just how different the numbers can be. Does the most expensive ball actually perform best for you?

The Hitter & The Fitter gets into wedge fitting and why the wrong bounce or grind could be costing you shots, plus a big question for amateur golfers: could a mini driver actually be a better option than a 3-wood?

In Operation Scratch, Pete puts the half-set challenge to the test, and surprisingly shoots one over par. With fewer clubs in the bag, he’s forced to think more about course management, club selection and where he wants to leave his next shot.

We also talk Tom Kim’s Asian Games gold medal and the pressure of avoiding compulsory military service, Brooks Koepka putting a mini driver in the bag, Scottie Scheffler’s priorities, a very strange protest involving tennis balls at the Alfred Dunhill, and the USGA and R&A considering different equipment rules for professionals and amateurs.

Plus, Pete’s putting continues to be a problem, James prescribes another challenge, and we reveal the next stage of Operation Scratch.

THE LONGEST DAY

Pete and James are taking on The Longest Day on 30 November, playing 72 holes at Mount Broughton to raise money for cancer research.

We’re aiming to raise $4,000, and every donation makes a difference.

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And remember: Golf Rehab isn't about recovering from golf, it's accepting that none of us ever will.

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Support The Longest Day at Mount Broughton

We’re taking on 72 holes at Mount Broughton on November 30 to raise money for cancer research, and we’d love your support.

Help us raise money for this great cause by donating here:
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Every donation helps, and if you want to get involved with our Longest Day challenge, get in touch with us through the Golf Rehab socials.

Welcome to Episode 10 of Golf Rehab — and we’ve officially hit double figures.

This week, we kick off Operation Scratch as James takes on the challenge of helping Pete go from an 8 handicap to scratch. With no formal lessons, questionable course management and a healthy resistance to practice, Pete might have finally met his match.

James sets the first challenge: play a round with a half set of clubs and learn to get more creative around the course.

We also get stuck into:

• The US comeback at the Presidents Cup and what it means for the International Team
• Jackson Koivun’s impressive singles performance
• Matt Fitzpatrick winning the Open de France
• The World Sand Green Championships
• The Asian Tour cancelling 2027 Q-School
• Our new Hitter & Fitter segment
• Do premium golf balls actually matter?
• Why you should probably stop changing golf balls every round
• Should a 20 handicapper play blades?
• Our plans for the 72-hole Longest Day challenge
• A listener question about getting from a 15 handicap to single figures
• The first instalment of Group Therapy
• And James gives us our first Prescription: keep the ball in front of you.

Plus, we discuss some questionable putting techniques, Bryson’s latest social media antics and the shorts Craig has made us promise to wear for his $150+ donation.

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In this episode of Golf Rehab, Pete and James sit down with Jamie Eid, a golfer who only picked up a club around 11 months ago, but quickly became completely obsessed with the game.

Jamie shares how golf entered his life during a period of major change, how it helped quiet his mind and become a reset from the pressures of everyday life, and why he now sees golf as much more than just a sport.

We talk about his rapid progression, the impact of a knee injury on his game, his goal of becoming a more consistent golfer, and the lessons he's learned about managing expectations and resetting after a bad shot.

Jamie also opens up about his mental health journey, therapy, male friendships and why he believes the golf course can be a place where men are more comfortable talking about what's really going on.

We also get into Jamie's huge social media journey, from starting an anonymous mental health account to building an audience of around 800,000 followers — and what happened when he decided to shift his content towards golf and personal growth.

Plus, there's plenty of banter, golf obsession, equipment talk and a few stories from the golf day that brought us all together.

This is Golf Rehab at its best, honest conversations, golf, laughs and the occasional admission that we might all have a problem.

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Help us raise money for this great cause by donating here:
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This week on Golf Rehab, Pete finally gets one over James… and he’s going to make sure everyone knows about it.

The boys break down Pete’s dramatic match against James, including a pressure-packed finish, a few questionable putting performances and the moment Pete finally got the win.

They also run through the biggest stories from the week in golf, including Jacob Bridgeman’s incredible 61 to win the Biltmore Championship, JJ Spaun’s BMW PGA Championship victory at Wentworth, and Jay Hall’s first professional win.

Then things get interesting. Tony Finau’s very unusual putter setup gets a closer look, Tiger Woods is back hitting golf balls, and the boys discuss what a return to competitive golf could look like for him.

Plus, one of the strangest moments of the week: a caddie literally drops the bag and walks off mid-round after an apparent argument with his player.

And finally, the boys answer the listener question: Who would be your dream guest on Golf Rehab? The answers range from Anthony Kim and Adam Scott to Steve Irwin, Peter Brock, Shane Warne and Diego Maradona.

As always, golf, gear, tour stories, plenty of banter and two golfers trying to work out why they keep making this game harder than it needs to be.

Golf Rehab isn't about recovering from golf.
It's accepting that none of us ever will.

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In this special episode of Golf Rehab, James sits down with his good mate Josh Armstrong, fresh off winning the PNG Open, and Pete gets to jump in with a few questions of his own.

And because this is Golf Rehab, there’s plenty of banter along the way — including James giving Josh plenty of stick, Pete getting very interested in the stinger, and a few stories that probably wouldn't make it into a traditional golf interview.

What starts as a chat between mates quickly turns into a look inside the reality of professional golf: from Josh growing up in Canberra and becoming Australia’s number one junior, to the Junior Presidents Cup, turning pro, travelling the Aussie circuit, and even sleeping in his car to get to tournaments.

Josh talks us through the PNG Open win, including the wild back nine, the crucial moments on 15 and 17, THAT STINGER, and how breathwork helped him keep his head when the tournament was there to be won.

We also get into his putting, his very specific five-degree-loft putter, playing alongside some of Australia’s biggest golfing names, and what winning the PNG Open means for the next few years of his career.

A genuine chat with a good mate about the highs, lows, sacrifices and ridiculous moments that come with trying to make it as a professional golfer.

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This week on Golf Rehab, Pete's putting has officially become a problem, and he's starting to wonder whether a putting lesson might be cheaper than buying another putter.

Pete and James get stuck into the week in golf, including Shane Lowry's huge Irish Open win, the Solheim Cup, Carlotta Ciganda's ruthless revenge, Charlie Hull's questionable headwear and the latest drama surrounding LIV Golf.

There's also plenty of Australian golf chat, including the Wagga Pro-Am, the NSW Regional Open, Pete's new status as a "senior" golfer and the early-morning round at Beverly Park that ended with Pete being attacked by a magpie.

The boys also discuss their plans to play 72 holes in a day for Kids' Cancer, including a rather dangerous new donation challenge, and hatch a plan to hit 200 shots between them in an attempt to make a hole-in-one.

Here is the link to donate: https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/golfrehab

Then things get a little more serious as they talk about golf's mental side — from Charlie Woods losing his temper to Sergio Garcia's putting demons and Zach Johnson's four-outcome mindset.

Plus, the listener question of the week: what's the best golf course you've played in Australia or anywhere in the world?

Another week of golf, gear, travel, tour news, questionable decisions and absolutely no sign that either of these two is recovering.

Because Golf Rehab isn't about recovering from golf. It's accepting that none of us ever will.

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This week on Golf Rehab, Pete has officially gone back to the drawing board with his putting — while James has plenty to say about it.

The boys get stuck into putter fitting, changing putters, why amateurs often overlook the club they use the most, and why new equipment can take longer to adjust to than you think.

James also tackles this week's listener question on wedge bounce and grinds, explaining how your swing, turf conditions and the courses you play should influence your wedge setup.

There's plenty of tour talk too, including the incredible economics of trying to make a living as a professional golfer, the Walker Cup comeback, the Presidents Cup teams, Adam Scott's continued form and what's happening on the Australasian Tour.

The boys also discuss course management, creative shot-making, the damage being caused by e-bikes on golf courses, staying SunSmart on the course and why Pete might need to add a bucket hat and more Sparms sunsleeve colour choices to his golf wardrobe.

Plus, a new listener Q&A segment, some questionable golf advice, plenty of banter and a few more equipment confessions.

And there's more to come, with special guest Jamie Aide and recent tour winner Josh Armstrong joining Golf Rehab.

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Pete's putting has officially reached crisis point.

In Episode 4 of Golf Rehab, James stages a putting intervention as the boys break down Pete's struggles on the greens and debate whether the problem is the putter… or the player.

They also get into blade vs mallet putters, whether Pete really needs a 60° wedge, why higher-lofted clubs can make golf easier, chipping with less loft, and the ongoing battle with slow play.

Plus, the latest from the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the start of the Australian golf season, including Scottie Scheffler's dominance, Adam Scott's incredible major streak and Josh Armstrong's win at the PNG Open.

There's also a look at the Good Good and Callaway fallout, the debate over using a tee on par 3s, and plenty of stories and banter from the Kids Cancer Project golf day.

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Support The Kids Cancer Project

This week, Pete and James have been invited to take part in the Kids Cancer Project charity golf day at St Michael’s Golf Club on Friday.

If you’d like to support this incredible cause and help fund vital research into childhood cancer, please consider making a donation here:

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Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for your support.

Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf?

This week on Golf Rehab, Pete and James break down Wyndham Clark’s win at the BMW Championship, Rory McIlroy’s latest comments about LIV players returning to the PGA Tour, and the big questions surrounding LIV Golf’s future.

We also discuss Tyrrell Hatton’s hilarious “I Want to Break Free” walkout, Michael La Sasso’s breakthrough LIV win, Bryson DeChambeau’s future and whether he’s becoming more YouTuber than professional golfer.

Plus, we get into a controversial Good Good driver advertisement, a brutal two-shot penalty on the DP World Tour, a 16-year-old amateur making waves on the LPGA Tour, and plenty of questionable amateur golf stories.

On the equipment side, we compare driving irons, hybrids and 7-woods, talk about why lower ball flight can be a huge advantage in the wind, and James puts Pete through another putting drill as he continues his quest to get his handicap down.

Golf Rehab is about tour golf, equipment, amateur golf, industry talk and plenty of banter — all from the perspective of a former professional and a golfer in his 50s trying to get better.

Because Golf Rehab isn't about recovering from golf… it's accepting that none of us ever will.

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In Episode 2 of Golf Rehab, Pete and James are back — although this week they're recording from different locations.

They kick things off with the latest from professional golf, including Scottie Scheffler's dominant playoff performance, the FedEx Cup ranking system, Rory McIlroy's early playoff struggles, the US Amateur and some of the emerging players worth keeping an eye on.

Then things get a lot closer to home.

Pete talks through a brutal day on the greens at Oatlands — including a four-putt that he is still having nightmares about — before explaining why he's switched back to his LAB putter with a new SuperStroke grip. James breaks down why putting can be so heavily influenced by perception, feel and confidence, and why changing something as simple as a grip can completely change how a putter performs for an individual golfer.

The boys then tackle one of the biggest problems with amateur practice: going to the driving range and simply smashing balls.

James explains what a professional range session with purpose actually looks like, why you should have a goal before you start hitting, and why hitting 100 balls as quickly as possible probably isn't the practice you think it is.

They also discuss whether golfers should wear headphones while practising, the difference between a serious practice environment and a busy range like Moore Park, and why simply hitting more balls doesn't necessarily mean you're getting better.

And then there's golf social media.

Pete and James talk about why golfers are constantly posting their best shots, why showing the bad ones can actually make your content more relatable, and how easily golf content can create unrealistic expectations about what the average golfer should be capable of.

Pete even admits to claiming a 245-metre drive that may or may not have received some assistance from a sprinkler. 😂

Finally, James introduces Pete's first official Golf Rehab challenge.

For the next week, Pete has to stick with ONE putter and complete a specific six-foot putting drill designed to improve face control and start line.

No changing putters. No excuses. No escaping the challenge.

We'll find out next week whether it actually works.

Golf Rehab isn't about recovering from golf.

It's accepting that none of us ever will.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Golf Rehab — the support group for golfers who know they should probably stop changing clubs, chasing swing fixes and blaming their equipment… but never actually do.

Golf Rehab was born from the conversations Pete and James were already having about golf.

James is a scratch golfer, professional club fitter and golf industry insider. Pete is a 51-year-old single-figure golfer chasing scratch, content creator and, like most golfers, permanently convinced that the next change might finally be the answer.

In this first episode, we introduce ourselves, explain why we started Golf Rehab and talk about what we want this podcast to become.

This isn't a golf instruction podcast. It's not an equipment review show. And we're not here to tell you what clubs you should buy.

It's two golfers with very different perspectives having the conversations golfers actually have after a round — the equipment, the obsession, the frustrations, the myths, the mistakes, the improvements and everything that makes this ridiculous game so addictive.

We'll be joined in future episodes by tour professionals, coaches, club fitters, industry experts, creators and plenty of other interesting people from the world of golf.

There'll be conversations about equipment, technology, club fitting, tour golf, golf travel, the business of golf, amateur golf and the stories behind the people who make the game what it is.

Golf Rehab isn't about recovering from golf.

It's about accepting that none of us ever will.

Welcome to the support group.

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