The LA Golf Channel Podcast

Are you wasting thousands of pounds on the WRONG golf clubs? And is the golf handicap system actually fair? In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, I'm joined by Dave Acko, aka LA Club Fitter, a specialist golf club fitter at Scottsdale Golf, for an eye-opening conversation about the golf equipment industry, custom club fitting, expensive golf shafts and the secrets behind improving yo...

What happens when you WIN two golf competitions in three days… and suddenly get reported? This week on the LA Golf Channel Podcast, I sit down with Blackerz Golf for a brilliantly open conversation about the highs, lows and unexpected reality of becoming a golf content creator. Blackerz reveals how an incredible run of form saw him win two National Club Golfer competitions in just three days - onl...

Official Hole In One | How This Golf Startup Went From Zero to 80 Courses in Under a Year | EP. 28 Lee sits down with Ander Brindle and Andy Brooks — the duo behind Official Hole In One — one of the fastest-growing companies in UK golf right now. In just ten months, they've gone from a cold car park idea to over 80 contracted golf courses, a viral moment seen by 1.4 billion people, and Sarah S...

Could three-hour tournaments change the future of golf? Blitz Golf founder Simon Zybek joins The LA Golf Channel Podcast to discuss US expansion plans, a bigger UK series and his vision for a 2028 World Final. Following Blitz Golf’s first England series, Simon shares how this short-format golf experience is bringing together professional golfers, celebrities, creators and fans and why he believes...

Is YouTube golf taking over and could traditional golf struggle to keep up? Lee and Coops debate whether Grant Horvat, the Bryan Bros and Peter Finch represent the future of golf entertainment, from big-money competitions to personalities fans actually connect with. On this episode of Complaining with Coops, the Lee Anthony Golf Channel podcast, we also go head-to-head on Rory McIlroy vs Scottie S...

What does it really take to start a golf podcast and keep going when the guests cancel, the numbers fluctuate and giving up feels easier? In Episode 26 of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, Lee sits down with Dave from the Birdie Golf Club Podcast for an honest, funny and thoughtful conversation about golf, podcasting and the resilience required to build something meaningful. Dave shares how his podcast...

What does it really take to create social media content that connects and why should creators stop obsessing over the algorithm? In Episode 25 of the LAGC Podcast, Lee sits down with Zak Hassan, co-founder of Fortis, to explore the surprising similarities between improving at golf and succeeding as a content creator. Zak shares practical advice on overcoming overthinking, finding original content...

Welcome back to Episode 4 of Complaining with Coops! This week, Lee and Coops get stuck into the controversial Good Good and Callaway advert, Rory McIlroy’s latest comments about LIV Golf, and whether players such as Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau would bring value back to the PGA Tour. They also tackle some of golf’s most important questions: Has modern equipment made the game too easy? Should th...

In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, we sit down with golf coach and content creator Tyler Smith to explore his journey from working as a joiner to building a full-time career in golf. Tyler opens up about chasing the dream of becoming a professional golfer, why he ultimately chose a different path and how he grew an online audience of nearly 90,000 Instagram followers. He also discusse...

A golfer faking a hole-in-one for a huge cash prize, a match decided in pitch darkness, and the golf-bag accessories that instantly expose a high handicapper - this episode has it all. Coops joins the LA Golf Channel to debate some of amateur golf’s most controversial questions: Are breakfast balls acceptable before 7am? Should a 25-handicap golfer carry a full tour staff bag? Are iron headcovers...

In Episode 23 of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, we’re joined by James Addy, the creator behind Golf Addy Ventures. James shares how he went from discovering golf during COVID to reaching a single-figure handicap, building a positive online golf community and playing some of Scotland’s finest courses. We discuss his unforgettable campervan golf trip with PGA professional Gary Martin, the realities of...

Episode 2 of Complaining with Coops is here and this time, Coops and LA Golf Channel tackle some properly divisive golfing opinions. Should golf courses charge less when summer conditions leave them firm and burnt out? Could a 20-handicapper really compete from 27 yards against a scratch golfer playing from 150 and a Tour pro from 203? And should Rory McIlroy face consequences for skipping PGA Tou...

The LAGC Podcast is back and Episode 22 goes behind the scenes of a real course-management session with Lee’s strategy coach, Dave “Coops” Cooper. After a change in mindset helped Lee start hitting more greens and consistently shooting below his handicap, a new question has emerged: is playing safely now costing him birdie opportunities? Lee and Coops break down a recent round shot by shot, debati...

Welcome to the first episode of Complaining with Coops - a new LAGC Podcast segment tackling golf’s biggest talking points, unpopular opinions and everything that’s currently winding us up. Lee and Coops debate whether the golf-ball rollback is really necessary, ask if professional golfers should be using less forgiving equipment, and discuss what LIV Golf has got right and wrong, as it enters its...

n this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, things are a little different. Wakey The Caddy takes over as host, and this time I’m the guest. This is probably one of the most personal conversations I’ve had on the podcast so far. We talk about the real story behind LA Golf Channel, why I started filming my golf journey, struggling with confidence and anxiety on the golf course, building self-beli...

Wakey the Caddy is back on the LA Golf Channel Podcast and a lot has changed since his first appearance. In just a few months, Wakey has gone from talking about wanting to build a life in caddying to actually living it: working at major golf venues, stepping into big event environments, learning from experienced tour caddies, caddying for pros, and getting opportunities through Caddy Clubhouse, JC...

In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast , Lee is joined by his wife Sarah Brennan for a very honest, funny and personal conversation about what life is really like behind the scenes of golf content creation. Sarah opens up about being pushed well outside her comfort zone, what it is like living with someone building a golf channel, balancing family life, work, golf, podcasting and content,...

In Episode 18 of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, Lee is joined by Kev and Mark from Apeiron, the Liverpool-based golf clothing brand built from friendship, podcasting, junior golf, community, and a serious love for the game. The lads talk through the journey from the Bogey Boys podcast to launching Appear On, how golf helped shape their lives, the reality of building a clothing brand from scratch, ge...

In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, Lee sits down with Dave Carter, the founder of Holben Golf, to talk about building one of the most welcoming amateur golf communities in the North West. Recorded at Manchester Golf Club during a Holbon Golf event, this conversation dives into how Dave has grown the tour through word of mouth, why community matters so much in golf, and how events like...

In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast , I’m joined by Golf With Ellie , one of the most exciting female golf creators in the North of England. Ellie shares how she first got into golf around 18 months ago, why the game became her escape as a busy mum, and how documenting her journey on Instagram helped her find a growing community of golfers, creators and women who simply wanted more peop...

In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast , I’m joined by Kris, also known as The Golfing Medic , a scratch golfer, content creator and paediatric doctor working at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. This conversation goes much deeper than just handicap talk. Kris shares how he got back into golf after an eight-year break, how he reached a 0.0 handicap , and how the pressure of working in medicin...

In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast , I’m joined by Ryan Brooker, better known as Highway Skies , for a brilliant conversation about golf, social media, mindset, improvement, pressure, and what it really takes to become a plus golfer .  We get into how we first connected through Instagram, how the golf community can create real friendships, and why golf and social media are more similar...

Welcome back to the  LA Golf Channel Podcast . In this episode, I’m joined by  Wakey the Caddie, ThePostmansPar Golf and Highwayskys  for my  first ever multi-guest podcast  - and it was a proper laugh. This one was filmed at the end of a long day of golf and content, so a quick apology in advance for the  mic sharing, visual changes and camera issues  during the episode. We had a few technical pr...

In this episode, I’m joined by  Laura Scott  to talk all about the  mental game of golf . We explore  anxiety, confidence, fear of failure, pressure, and mental resilience , along with practical techniques that can help golfers manage their thoughts better and play with more freedom. Laura shares her own story, her coaching approach, and why understanding your mindset can be just as important as i...

Welcome back to Episode 11 of the LA Golf Channel Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Josh Gudgeon, the creator behind one of the most talked-about new YouTube journeys in golf. We dive into Josh’s challenge to break 80 in just six months, the story behind the 350-yard drive, and how his journey is blending golf, storytelling, and YouTube in a completely different way.   We also talk about wha...