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

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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.

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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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