Free Drop

From the highs of winning on Tour and playing the Ryder Cup, to periods of personal strife and having his life saved twice by the game of golf, Ken Green gives an open and honest account of an eventful and awe-inspiring life both on and off the course. Witty and insightful, this is a chat to not be missed!

From his unusual start in the game to the best shots of his storied career, get to know 5-time PGA Tour winner and former Ryder Cup player Ken Green.

Former European Tour winner turned renowned commentator Tony Johnstone joins the podcast to chat about the origin of his nickname “Ovies” and how the complexion of the DP World Tour has changed over time. We chat Ryder Cup, the Euros’ success through the years, the ball rollback and much more. This was a fun one! Thanks to Tony for the time!

From his painful introduction to the game to defying the odds and winning on the European Seniors Tour after an MS diagnosis, get to know renowned player turned commentator Tony Johnstone both inside and outside the ropes!

From wanting to be an underground Electronic Music DJ to labeling his putt on the 17th green of his first Ryder Cup game as the best shot he’s ever hit, get to know 3-time DP World Tour winner and 2012 Ryder Cup hero Nicolas Colsaerts on and off the course in just five minutes.

Three-time DP World Tour winner and Ryder Cup star Nicolas Colsaerts joins the podcast to discuss a variety of topics: From that memorable 2012 Ryder Cup performance and an emotional win at the 2019 Open De France to his forays into commentary, his advice for Ryder Cup rookies and so much more.

Get to know rising star Casey Jarvis in just 5 minutes: From his favourite win to a shot he’d like back, tough-to-execute superstitions, the best shot he’s ever hit and everything in between.

Casey Jarvis joins the podcast to chat about a variety of topics in his wildly successful pro career to date: From shooting the 2nd-ever 59 on the Sunshine Tour to his breakthrough win on the Challenge Tour and securing his DP World Tour card for next season. We delve into the less glamorous side of Tour life, how his approach to practice and fitness has changed over time, his goals for the future...

Martin Rohwer returns to the Free Drop Podcast to reflect on his Major Championship debut at The Open: From the 36-hole qualifier with his sister on the bag, playing in front of Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler during a practice round, to that first-tee feeling and lots more, Martin offers great insight into a memorable week at Royal Liverpool.

Newly-minted pro Kyle De Beer and Tyler Watts join the podcast to chat about their player/caddie relationship. We discuss what makes their dynamic work, their impressions of the pro ranks thus far, a love/hate relationship with post-round ice baths and more! Thanks to Kyle and Tyler for the time.

Sunshine Tour pro Rupert Kaminski joins the Free Drop Podcast to discuss the challenges of transitioning from a successful collegiate career to the professional ranks, his keys to achieving greater consistency in recent times and a comical visa mishap ahead of a Challenge Tour event. Rupert also reflects on a fruitful three years spent at Oklahoma City University, how he’s improved his mental game...

From contemplating quitting the game in 2016 to breaking through for his maiden Sunshine Tour title in 2022, Anthony Michael’s 12-year professional career has been characterized by both highs and lows. A tremendous support system around him, a steely determination to rise above injury setbacks and recognizing that he ought to work smarter and not harder culminated in a life-changing victory at the...

Fresh off his return to the Sunshine Tour, JP Strydom joins the Free Drop Podcast to chat about a variety of topics: Recent injury struggles, his maiden win at the 2019 Tour Championship, the challenges which young pros on the Sunshine Tour face and the great steps the Tour has taken to ensure more playing opportunities in recent times. We also delve into the pivotal role that friendships with Pro...

Four-time European Tour winner Matteo Manassero joins the podcast to chat about the meteoric rise he enjoyed in the game: From winning the Amateur Championship and finishing T-13th at the Open as a 16-year-old to becoming the youngest four-time winner on the European and ultimately battling swing struggles. Matteo offers a candid and thoughtful assessment of a career which captured golf fans’ imag...

Bobbi Brown joins the pod to chat about her breakout year: From victory in the Western Province Strokeplay and Nomads SA Girls Championship to her fantastic performances for Western Province. We chat about the people who have been key to her development, her work on the mental side of the game, future aspirations and more! Enjoy!

Veteran PGA Tour caddie Eric Larson joins the podcast to discuss a life spent inside the ropes of the world’s biggest events and - for 11 years - a life confined to a prison cell. From winning PGA Tour events with Mark Calcavecchia and Harris English to meeting Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort - Eric’s story is nothing short of remarkable. Hit the link in the bio to hear about Eric’s run-in with...

Garrick Higgo joins the podcast to recap his life-changing win at the Open De Portugal. If you've ever wanted a glimpse into how the great players think - look no further than this conversation. Garrick talks about how he held off on booking a flight home, going bogey-free for 44 holes (!!) and hitting the best four-iron of his life to seal the deal at the 72nd hole. Now exempt on the European Tou...

Golf RSA Elite squad member Yurav Premlall joins the podcast this week. From his recent success on the IGT Tour and his solid amateur career to date to making history at the SA Open and the ups and downs of being a Manchester United fan we chat about it all! Follow Free Drop on Instagram @freedrop_podcast and on Facebook @freedropblog.

Kajal Mistry has been one of the stars of South African amateur golf for a few years now. She reflects on how her win at the 2016 Ekhuruleni Championship gave her the confidence to win and win often. We chat about her fondest memories of team golf and beating Kaylah Williams on the 20th hole to complete the SA Strokeplay and Matchplay double in 2019. Now in her sophomore year at Arkansas, Kajal ch...

Golf RSA Elite Squad member Martin Vorster is one of the most decorated players in the South African amateur game at present having won the Junior Open, the East of Ireland Championship and most recently the African Amateur Championship. A player for the big stage, Martin opens up about how some bitterly disappointing close calls spurred him on to victory at St Andrews’ Eden Course in 2018, teeing...

10-time PGA Tour winner David Frost joins the show to chat about his trophy-laden career which has spanned more than 30 years, working with David Leadbetter and Bob Rotella, the most common mistakes he sees amateurs make and loads more. Thanks a ton to David for the time!

SA golfing legend Dale Hayes joins the Free Drop podcast once again to wrap up our awesome conversation. Round 2 will see us dive into the years after his playing days - commentary, his SA Sports Hall of Fame induction and his tremendous support of the South African Disabled Golf Association.

Dylan Naidoo joins the podcast to chat about the success he enjoyed as an amateur: From winning the SA Boys U/17 and U/19 titles to winning a Sunshine Big Easy event as an amateur and representing South Africa at the Eisenhower Trophy. Dylan reflects on being chased down by Joaquin Niemann at the Junior World Cup of Golf (listen out for Dylan’s on point Chilean accent😂), the biggest takeaways fro...

Ian Kennedy joins the pod to chat about everything from playing Stephan League golf (now called Premier League) for King David Mowbray Golf Club at just 13-years-old and dismissing Jacques Kallis on two occasions to four amazing college golf years in the States and a budding career derailed by injury. This was a ton of fun - thanks to Ian for the time.

South African golfing great Dale Hayes joins Free Drop Live to discuss becoming the youngest winner in European Tour history, retiring from the game at just 29 and why, nearly 40 years later he remains an icon in South African golf.