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Free Drop

A podcast discussing all things golf and telling the amazing stories that lie within South African golf. Also home to the Fun Fact and Scary Stat.

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Free Drop Podcast Episode 21: Rupert Kaminski

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2022/09/21

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 and loads more. Thanks to Rupert for an insightful and fun-filled chat! Follow Free Drop on

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00:49:50

Free Drop Podcast Episode 20: Anthony Michael

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2022/09/08

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 Vodacom Origins Of Golf Series event at Highland Gate.

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00:52:11

Free Drop Podcast Episode 19: JP Strydom

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2022/08/31

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 Proteas cricket legend Jacques Kallis and Sunshine Tour veteran Jean Hugo have played in JP’s

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01:12:20

Free Drop Episode 18: Matteo Manassero

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2022/03/02

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’ imagination in the early years and left them dumb-founded as to how a player of his immense quality could

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00:50:23

Free Drop Episode 17: Bobbi Brown

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2021/10/29

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!

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00:58:45

Free Drop Podcast Episode 16: Eric Larson

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2021/02/17

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 the law, some Ryder Cup tales and besides English, the player he’d most like to caddie for. It was an

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00:27:11

Free Drop Podcast Episode 15: Garrick Higgo

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2020/09/29

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 Tour for the next two years, Garrick looks ahead to teeing it up against the World's best at Rolex

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01:00:29

Free Drop Podcast Episode 14: Yurav Premlall

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2020/09/23

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.

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01:05:24

Free Drop Podcast Episode 13: Kajal Mistry

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2020/09/16

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 chats about her successful transition to collegiate golf, how the popular TV Show The Office helped her

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01:05:30

Free Drop Podcast Episode 12: Martin Vorster

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2020/09/14

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 it up at the SA Open, the pros and cons of homeschooling, being part of Louis Oosthuizen’s Academy57

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01:23:24

Free Drop Podcast Episode 11- David Frost

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2020/07/19

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!

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01:10:14

Free Drop Podcast Episode 10: Dale Hayes Round 2

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2020/07/18

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.

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01:10:32

Free Drop Podcast Episode 9: Dylan Naidoo

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2020/06/09

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 from his rookie season on the Sunshine Tour and a whole lot more. This was a fun one. Thanks to Dylan for

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01:05:49

Free Drop Episode 8: Ian Kennedy

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2020/06/05

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.

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00:33:31

Free Drop Episode 7: Dale Hayes

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2020/05/08

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.

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01:27:45

Free Drop Episode 6 Luke Jerling

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2020/05/01

Sunshine Tour player Luke Jerling joins the pod to discuss his very unique golf journey. From the highs of representing South Africa as a junior and winning a college event in his Freshman year to the lows of the driver yips - Luke is incredibly candid throughout. He reflects on the pivotal role that coach Graeme Whale played in righting the ship and renewing his confidence in his ability. Now three years into his career on the Sunshine Tour, Luke is eyeing that maiden victory. Enjoy and thanks so

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00:58:23

Free Drop Episode 5: Garrick Higgo Part 2

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2020/04/25

In part 2 of our chat, Garrick opens up about the depths he once sank to mentally and how the experience has made him incredibly grateful for all he has achieved since. We talk his three victories thus far as a pro and a ton more. If you’re a fan of Free Drop, please give us a follow on Facebook @freedropblog or on instagram @freedrop_podcast. And thank you for your support - it means the world!

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00:47:07

Free Drop Episode 4 Garrick Higgo

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2020/04/19

Sunshine Tour Rookie Of The Year Garrick Higgo joins the pod to discuss his glittering amateur career and reflect on his superb rookie season on the Sunshine Tour and a lot more. Thanks to Garrick for the time!

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00:24:45

Free Drop Episode 3 Cole Cruickshank Part 1

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2020/04/15

Columbus State University’s Cole Cruickshank joins the pod to chat about the unique experience that is a day at Augusta National Golf Club. Thanks to Cole for the time.

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00:33:50

Free Drop Episode 2 Luca Filippi

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2020/04/07

Craig Stirton chats with former GolfRSA National Squad member Luca Filippi about his journey from junior golf all the way to the Sunshine Tour. Luca also reflects on his experiences of the 2017 Junior Presidents Cup and shooting 61 a mind-boggling 3 times in his life. Thanks a ton to Luca for the time.

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