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Fairway to Freedom: Golf Beyond the Scorecard

Fairway to Freedom: Golf Beyond the Scorecard

By: Dr Christopher Appiah-Thompson
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A fresh perspective on golf that moves beyond traditional instruction and pro tour coverage to explore how golf connects to lifestyle, personal growth, business, and community. The show appeals to both passionate golfers and curious newcomers by blending storytelling, practical insights, and cultural exploration.​

Primary Goals

  • Democratize golf culture by making the sport accessible and relatable to diverse audiences, breaking down barriers of intimidation and exclusivity that often surround golf​
  • Blend entertainment with education through engaging conversations that balance course management tips, mental game strategies, and equipment insights with lifestyle topics like travel, wellness, and networking​
  • Build community connection by featuring guests ranging from club professionals and course designers to business leaders and everyday golfers sharing transformative stories from the fairways​
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Episodes
  • Icons of the Fairway: Australia's Top 100 Golf Courses Revealed

    Icons of the Fairway: Australia's Top 100 Golf Courses Revealed
    Jan 2 2026

    This episode aims to showcase the diversity and world-class quality of Australian golf course design across different states and regions.

    Educate listeners about course architecture, design philosophy, and what makes layouts memorable and challenging.

    Inspire golf travel and bucket-list planning by highlighting signature holes and course characteristics.

    Celebrate legendary designers like Alister MacKenzie, Greg Norman, and contemporary architects shaping Australia’s golf landscape.

    Build excitement for exploring courses beyond major metropolitan areas.
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    8 mins
  • Golf, Laughter, and Style: Quotes From the Game We Love

    Golf, Laughter, and Style: Quotes From the Game We Love
    Jan 17 2026

    Welcome to the Pins and Aces Golf Cast, where we celebrate the beautiful madness of this game we love. Today’s episode is all about the funniest, sharpest, and most honest golf quotations ever said, and what they reveal about how we play, think, and dress on the course. Stick around to the middle of the show for an exclusive Pins and Aces offer with the promo code “CHRIS.”
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    7 mins
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