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

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 [jamie@sportsandlegal.com] * Instagram - @GolfLoopzpod [https://instagram.com/GolfLoopz]

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]

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]

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?

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