In this special Mother’s Day episode of the Golf Dads Podcast (in Australia), Olympic Beach Volleyball Gold Medallist Natalie Cook shares her journey from a multi-sport athlete in North Queensland, to being a celebrated Olympian. She discusses her passion for golf, the challenges of motherhood, and reflects on her experiences in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Natalie shares her journey as an Olympic athlete and her passion for supporting future generations through the Aussie Athlete Fund, whilst emphasising the importance of early coaching, support, and the need for financial backing.

Chapters
00:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Sports
02:59 Golfing and Motherhood
09:03 The Path to Olympic Beach Volleyball
11:53 Words of Wisdom
14:55 Reflections on Olympic Success and Confidence
23:42 The Influence of Family on Success
25:20 Experiencing The Masters
28:02 Lessons from Coaches: Golf and Life
31:20 Balancing Parental Support and Independence
35:16 Natalie Cook's greatest achievement
40:01 Supporting Future Athletes: The Aussie Athlete Fund
42:54 Golf Tips and Parenting Wisdom

To support Natalie Cook’s efforts to raise much needed funds for Australian Athletes, visit https://aussieathletefund.com

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In this episode of the Golf Dads Podcast, Richard Champion shares insights from his diverse career spanning more than 180 games of AFL for the Brisbane Bears/Lions, media, conferencing and music. Richard reflects on his journey from a country boy in South Australia to a prominent figure in Australian sports and entertainment. The bittersweet emotions surrounding his retirement from AFL, his passion for golf as well as his shared love of sport with his two girls make for a compelling episode about a life that is being well lived!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Richard Champion
05:59 Dad Stats
09:01 Golf Journey and Passion
12:03 Navigating AFL Career and Family Responsibilities
14:55 Reflections on AFL Pay and Career Progression
17:48 Influences and Mentorship in AFL
24:57 Bittersweet Reflections on Retirement and Team Success
28:10 The Challenges of Fatherhood vs. Sports
29:40 Parenting Lessons from Different Upbringings
31:01 Almost having to drive a Golf Cart to Brisbane
33:21 Encouraging Risk-Taking in Parenting
36:43 The Impact of Merging Brisbane and Fitzroy
38:15 Lessons from Influential Coaches
41:45 The Journey into Music and Performance
48:03 Dad and Golf Advice

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In this episode of the Golf Dads Podcast, our host Broc Greenhalgh is interviewed by his 18 year old son Christian as he shares his experiences in golf and as a father. Broc provides an insight into the decision to move into golf administration, why he missed the birth of his first child as well sharing his advice for both golfers and dads that are far reaching and actionable tomorrow.

Chapters

00:00 The Joy of Golf Lessons

01:03 Masters Week

02:44 Transitioning from Golf to Administration

05:40 Hard Work vs. Talent in Golf

10:07 Where Broc’s love of golf began

12:05 Different Journeys as a Father

15:31 Turning Points in Life

17:58 Taking your Opportunities

19:29 The Balance of Knowledge and Expertise

22:34 Quality vs. Quantity in Parenting

26:49 Reflections on Family Dynamics and Career Choices

29:00 Missing the Birth of a Child

30:26 Influences and Role Models in Life

32:37 What Broc wanted to be when he Grew Up

34:32 Feared Respected or Liked

38:48 Rapid Fire Questions

43:30 Legacy of Making Decisions

45:05 Advice for Golfers: Get a Lesson from a PGA Professional

46:19 Parenting Wisdom: The Value of Time

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In this episode of the Golf Dads Podcast, Ben Ikin shares his diverse experiences as a professional athlete, media personality, and being a dedicated father. Ben's journey in golf includes playing in two QLD PGA Championships and takes us inside the ropes including what he lessons he showed his kids. Ben also reflects on how the game of golf has significantly helped the growth of his son and the special time each week he gets to play with him. As the youngest player ever to play State of Origin, Wayne Bennett as a father-in-law and a passion for the game of golf, this episode of Golf Dads has it all.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ben Ikin's Multifaceted Career

02:10 The Journey of Golf: From Childhood to Passion

04:45 Balancing Fatherhood and Golf

08:24 Parenting Insights: Lessons from Golf and Life

11:20 The Impact of Travel on Family Dynamics

14:06 Parental Expectations and Supporting Children's Dreams

17:22 The Challenge of Competing in the PGA Championship

23:10 Lessons Learned from Failure and Resilience

27:50 The Decision to Retire from NRL

29:50 Being the youngest player ever to play at State of Origin level

33:40 The Influence of having Wayne Bennett as a father in-law

35:35 Golf’s impact on a child with autism

41:37 Ben Ikin’s Life Lessons as a dad

44:00 A week in the life of Ben Ikin

46:00 Advice for Dads and Golfers

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In this episode of the Golf Dads Podcast, PGA Professional Paul Williamson discusses his personal journey in golf, family dynamics, health challenges, and his innovative coaching philosophies. Paul identifies the importance of health and fitness, and in particular how his daughter’s challenges have shaped her career ambitions. Paul has a passion for improving people’s enjoyment in golf and via his unique approach is helping hundreds find or re-find their love for golf.

00:00 Introduction to Paul Williamson
03:13 Family Dynamics and Parenting
05:56 Health and Fitness Journey
12:40 The Impact of Keira’s Concussion
19:30 Paul’s Coaching Philosophy
26:30 Issues with Get into Golf Programs
35:30 The Importance of Education
39:00 Defining Moments as a Parent
43:35 Living in a Household of Girls
46:05 Creating Family Traditions
48:58 Advice for Aspiring Golfers

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In this episode of the Golf Dads Podcast, PGA Professional Marc Leishman shares insights into balancing his successful golf career with being a dedicated father.
He discusses the importance of family, the challenges faced during his wife Audrey's health crisis, and the lessons learned from parenting. Marc reflects on his career decisions, the joy of spending time with his children and the significance of being a good person. He offers valuable advice for fellow dads and emphasies the importance of making experiences enjoyable for kids.

00:00 Dad Stats and the Balance of Family and Golf
12:48 Overcoming Adversity - Audrey's Health Crisis
17:30 The Joys and Challenges of Parenting
24:50 Career Decisions and Playing on Tour
32:54 Reflections on Success
39:24 Words of Wisdom for Golfers and Dads


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In this episode of the Golf Dads Podcast, PGA professional Matthew Guyatt shares his journey through the highs and lows of professional golf, including his experiences with injuries, family life, and the challenges of balancing a career with fatherhood. He reflects on the importance of mentors and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in his career. Matthew emphasises the significance of communication in parenting and offers valuable advice for aspiring golfers, highlighting the need to understand and work on both strengths and weaknesses in the game.


00:00 Introduction to Matthew Guyatt's Journey
03:49 Balancing Family and Professional Golf
06:20 Growing Up in Queensland: A Sporting Passion
08:15 Influence of Family: Dad's Role in Golf
12:18 A Life-Changing Opportunity: Meeting an Investor
18:00 Choosing Japan: The Decision to Play Abroad
20:40 Overcoming Challenges: The Tough Times in Japan
21:40 The Breakthrough: Winning on the Australasian Tour
30:07 Impact of Basketball – Impact and Injury
34:47 What is harder: Golf or being a Dad
40:24 The Challenges of Parenting Teens
44:01 Covid breaking dreams of playing an Australian PGA
47:17 Lessons from Bad Dad Moments
50:55 Transitioning from Tour Life to Family Life
53:45 Embracing a New Venture with Golf Sim Australia
56:33 Advice for Dads and Golfers


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G’day everyone, welcome to 'Golf Dads,'

I’m your host, Broc Greenhalgh, and this show is all about two of my favourite things in life – golf and being a dad.

This intro episode explains about the show, what you can expect and a snap shot of the type of guests you will hear on Golf Dads.