Tee It Up Golf Podcast

Blitz Golf founder Simon Zybek joins Q, Johnny and Lynchy to talk knockout golf, competing alongside pros and celebrities, and the format’s plans to go global. Plus, find out how you could earn your spot through the Coopers Blitz Golf Wildcard.

We unpack a dramatic Asia-Pacific Amateur at Te Arai, where Fifa Laopakdee defended his title and Aussie Kayun Mudadana stormed home into third. There’s also a wrap of the brutal DP World Tour Q School Second Stage and a look ahead to the six-round Final Stage marathon in Spain.

Then it’s off to Yas Links as we preview the Abu Dhabi showdown, discuss the Race to Dubai contenders and put our winner and outsider picks on the line.

In this episode:

Simon Zybek on Blitz Golf’s growth and what comes next.

The Coopers wildcard opportunity—and which host would crumble under pressure.

Asia-Pacific Amateur drama and the Australian results.

Q School dreams, pressure and the fight for a tour card.

Abu Dhabi contenders, storylines and picks.

Our listener story and the weekly $200 GolfBox voucher.

Enter the Coopers Blitz Golf Wildcard at coopersblitzgolfwildcard.com.au. Open to golfers with a handicap of 18 or under. Entries close 22 November.

Tee It Up Golf Podcast is proudly supported by GolfBox and Coopers Blitz Golf.

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Lucas Herbert joins Q on the Tee It Up Golf Podcast to chat about his departure from LIV Golf, reflect on a huge season and look ahead to a big summer on home soil.

We discuss the next chapter of his career, the excitement of returning to Australia and his search for a cool hat — giving Australian businesses the chance to put their brand on the world stage.

An enjoyable catch-up with one of Australian golf’s great characters.

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Eleven years between wins. A family-first approach. And a week at Willunga to remember.

Adam Bland joins Q on Tee It Up with the Winner following his victory at the Players Series South Australia, reflecting on the emotions of winning again with his family there to share it.

We unpack how the week came together, the nerves of closing out a tournament on Sunday and what this win means after stepping back from the demands of travelling the world.

From his 2005 WA PGA breakthrough to winning the Japan PGA Championship in 2015, Adam shares lessons from his career, how coaching has shaped his perspective and practical advice everyday golfers can take to the course.

An honest conversation about persistence, perspective and finding your way back to the winner’s circle.

One week. Two major opportunities. A chance to change everything.

Q catches up with Australian amateur Harry Takis ahead of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Te Arai Links in New Zealand, where the winner earns a spot at the 2027 Masters and The Open at St Andrews.

Coming off a fourth-place finish last year, Harry discusses his journey from Brisbane to college golf at San Diego State, building confidence against the world’s best amateurs and preparing for a week with so much on the line.

We also chat about tackling Te Arai, the Australian contingent and what’s ahead as he works towards professional golf.

Get to know one of Australia’s brightest emerging talents before a massive week across the ditch.

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Adam Bland ends an 11-year wait for victory — but should LIV golfers get a pathway back?

Q, Ryan Lynch and Johnny Tan break down this week in golf, from Bland’s win to the debate around tour cards, LIV returns and the opportunities ahead for Australia’s rising stars.

On this week’s Tee It Up:• Adam Bland’s long-awaited victory• Yuto Katsuragawa and the tour-card fallout• John Catlin and the LIV return debate• Asia-Pacific Amateur preview and the Aussie contenders• Kelsey Bennett, the LET and qualifying pathways• DP World Tour Q School

Subscribe for Australian golf inside the ropes, weekly tour chat and player interviews. Our Harry Takis interview drops later this week.

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Coopers Blitz Golf kicks off in Perth on January 3, bringing pros, celebrities and one lucky Coopers wildcard together for three hours of golf action.

Enter: https://coopersblitzgolfwildcard.com.au/Handicap of 18 or under. Entries close November 22.

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