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The Goat Track

If you care about South African golf, this is your podcast. The Goat Track covers SA course reviews, the SA Top 100 rankings, club life, tour news, and sharp opinions on the game — built by golfers, for golfers, mostly from Africa. We"ve sat down with Golf Digest"s Stuart McLean, covered LIV Golf South Africa on the ground, and debated whether your home course deserves its ranking. Weekly 30-minute episodes from July 2026. Instagram: @thegoat_track. YouTube: The Goat Track. Web:

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58:39

SPECIAL EDITION: The Handicap App Saga - Part 1

The Goat Track ·

2026/09/15

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Goat Track, where we delve into the intricacies of golf, particularly focusing on the recent handicap app saga in South Africa. In this episode, hosts Terrence and JDV unravel the complexities surrounding golf handicaps, aiming to clarify why it matters to every golfer.Terrence and JDV kick off the discussion by revisiting a viral moment from a past episode where they highlighted the chaos surrounding the launch of the new handicap app. The app's debut not

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45:47

Episode 99: Cotswold Downs

The Goat Track ·

2026/09/05

In this episode of The Goat Track, JDV and regular guest Ben head to KwaZulu-Natal to break down the winter setup at Cotswold Downs. The drier months completely change the strategy on this inland layout, as the dormant kikuyu fairways firm up and offer plenty of extra run off the tee. While the added distance is a lot of fun, it severely complicates the short game. The guys discuss the reality of playing into the course's tricky, raised greens, where the firmer conditions and severe slopes quickly

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40:58

Episode 98: The Springboks - What went wrong?

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2026/08/27

Tucky and Hoff get together to give their expert opinion on what went wrong for the Boks at Ellis Park and have a look ahead to what they need to do right at the Cape Town Stadium against the All Blacks this weekend

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44:08

Episode 97: Inside the Jug: Caddie Dean Smith on Ryan...

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2026/08/20

In this episode, we’re joined by South-African born caddie Dean Smith, who shares an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at his bond with Kiwi star Ryan Fox. Having caddied for him for over a decade, Dean opens up about the trust, the banters, and the unique Southern Hemisphere dynamic that makes their team tick on the world stage.Dean breaks down Foxys winning-mindset, what they spoke about on Saturday night, and the exact high-pressure moments down the stretch on Sunday—leading right up to that

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35:03

Episode 96: The All Blacks Tour

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2026/08/03

We’re stepping off the tee box and straight into test-match fever as the crew gears up for one of the most anticipated events in international sport: the return of full-blown All Blacks tours to South Africa. In this golf-adjacent episode, we put fairway talk on warm-up duty to tackle the sheer spectacle of the legendary Springboks vs. New Zealand rivalry hitting local shores. Tucky and Hoff break down what iconic experiences are still missing from their personal sporting pantheons, sharing their

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39:07

Episode 95: Random Pairings

The Goat Track ·

2026/07/23

Nothing tests the social waters of golf quite like hearing, "Mind if we join you?"In this episode, the boys dive headfirst into the unwritten rules, internal anxiety, and absolute lottery of being paired up with complete strangers on the first tee. We break down the initial 10-second assessment, discuss the unspoken golf etiquette of random groupings, and share some unforgettable stories straight from the fairway. T relays a genuinely fantastic experience where an unexpected pairing completely made

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35:35

Episode 94: The Open Preview - Hard and Fast!

The Goat Track ·

2026/07/14

The Claret Jug is on the line, and we are breaking down everything you need to know ahead of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. In this episode, we dive into the venue's rich history and trace South Africa's deep connection to these famous links, from Bobby Locke's historic battles to Branden Grace's record-breaking round of 62 back in 2017. To get the real picture of how the course is actually playing, we check in with Mike Hollick live on the ground in Southport. Mike gives us the

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24:31

Episode 93: Michael Hollick on Winning and The Open

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2026/07/14

T and JDV welcome South Africa’s newest DP World Tour champion, Michael Hollick, to the show! Michael takes us behind the scenes of his massive win in Germany and explains the reasoning behind his surprising decision to skip the Scottish Open. As he prepares to make his Major debut, he reflects on the long, hard-fought journey to get here. Plus, get an inside look at Royal Birkdale as Michael shares his tactical observations from the fairways and reveals what it will take to conquer the course this

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72:21

Episode 92: Mpumalanga Madness: Kambaku Crocs, Kruger...

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2026/06/26

Terrence sits down with JDV to unpack an unforgettable few days up in Mpumalanga. They cover the unique layout and routing of Kambaku Golf Club in Komatipoort. Is it better than Boschoek? Where does the name come from? And what happens when an architectural appreciation round gets interrupted by an absolutely insane crocodile sighting right ABOVE the course. Taking a quick detour from the fairways, Terrence shares a few stories from walking the wilderness trails in the Kruger Park, before the guys

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47:24

Episode 91: Top 100 Heat, Hoff’s Gadgets, & Stadium...

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2026/06/10

The dust is still settling after our recent Top 100 rankings interview, and the feedback has been flying in. In this episode, we unpack the reaction—the good, the bad, and the fiercely debated—and dive into why certain course rankings get everyone so fired up.Next, Hoff takes center stage to talk through his latest game-improvement toys and his ambitious roadmap for upcoming lessons. Will the tech actually translate to a lower handicap, or is it just more gear for the bag? We also explore the wild

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78:12

Episode 90: How does the SA TOP 100 work?

The Goat Track ·

2026/05/26

In this episode, we sit down with Golf Digest editor and the mastermind behind the South African Top 100 courses ranking system, Stuart McLean. We pull back the curtain on the entire ranking process to discover exactly who assesses the courses, how the scoring categories are structured, and how panelists separate a great overall experience from a course's true architectural ranking.Stuart also opens up about the future of the evaluation system, the complex reasons why some clubs choose to opt out

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55:33

Episode 89: LIV and Our Top 100 Predictions

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2026/05/03

Is the LIV party over before it truly began? We open this week’s episode with a look at the latest funding drama and the ripples it’s sending through the South African golf landscape.The heart of the show, however, is dedicated to the upcoming Top 100 course rankings. We debate which tracks are sliding, which are surging, and take a bold swing at predicting the new Top 10. To wrap up, we move away from the data to discuss the courses that don't need a ranking to be special—the ones close to our

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57:37

Episode 88: Another Major Saffa Fail

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2026/04/15

The dust has settled on another Major week, and while the leaderboards were lacking a South African flag at the top, there is plenty to unpack. We sit down to discuss our biggest takeaways from the latest event and why the Sunday charge from the local contingent never materialized. And may not for a while.JDV gives us a candid (and frustrated) update on his ongoing battle with the handicap app. Meanwhile, Hoff is making headlines of his own, though not on the scorecard. He’s back to his old retail

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75:27

Episode 87: Masters 2026 Preview

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2026/04/08

JDV, TBag and special guest Dimitri aka Silly Goose Golf team up to discuss all things Masters. They chat about what makes a good Masters, what they are hoping for and which winner they would least like to see. The lads then dive into the Masters 2026 Player draft picking from 5 categories each and there are some serious surprises straight out of the gate.

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71:59

Episode 86: LIV Golf SA Wrap!

The Goat Track ·

2026/03/25

What a week in Johannesburg!Terrence, Tucky, JDv, and Hoff sit down to break down the madness and the magic of LIV Golf SA 2026, covering everything from the massive galleries and logistical wins to the players who actually moved the needle. The boys dive deep into the unique Jozi "fan culture," summarizing the best (and most brutal) chants and chirps heard on the course before looking at the big picture: what this success means for the future of South African golf. To wrap it up, we get expert

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46:45

Episode 85: LIV Golf South Africa Preview

The Goat Track ·

2026/03/18

JDV and T deliver an on-the-ground preview of the much-anticipated LIV Golf South Africa. This episode of The Goat Track breaks down the massive scale of the event’s arrival, from the sprawling infrastructure build-out to the strategic nuances of the Highveld.We shift the focus to the technical demands of the layout, discussing the local wildlife on the course and how specific turf conditions—from grabby Kikuyu rough to pure bentgrass greens—will dictate club selection. The team highlights the best

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63:54

Episode 84: Our SA Open Rota Revisited

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2026/03/05

Stellenbosch is a vibe, but is it a Championship test?Fresh off the grounds of the latest South African Open, we’re joined once again by Ben Karpinski to dissect a week in the Winelands. We move past the standard leaderboard recap to look at the architectural bones of the course, the energy of the crowds, and whether the "National Open" identity is being preserved or diluted. The experience at Stellenbosch sparks a larger debate: What actually makes a "Good" SA Open? Is it purely about the

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56:40

Episode 83: Handicap App Saga and SA Open Preview

The Goat Track ·

2026/02/25

JDV and T discuss the ongoing handicap saga, the curse hanging over Durban Country Club and preview the SA Open in Stellenbosch.

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53:10

Episode 82: The Handicap App Mess

The Goat Track ·

2026/02/17

This week, JDV and T dive headfirst into the absolute chaos of the recent South African handicap system migration. If you’ve spent more time staring at a loading screen than on the tee box lately, this one is for you. JDV goes on an all-time rant about the "handicap app from hell," the data migration disaster, and what this technical nightmare actually means for your index in the short term. Is your 12-handicap safe, or has it been "migrated" into a 24?JDV then hits us up with a tale where the bad

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60:32

Episode 81: RIP Stingers, Stellies and the SA Player...

The Goat Track ·

2026/01/24

In Episode 81, we dive into the Stingers rebrand. Did they workshop the new name? T has some concerns with that and the exact same roster returning, we ask the uncomfortable question: Is this franchise evolving, or is it stuck as an "Old Boys Club" that prioritizes vibes over victory?The concern doesn't stop there. We also tackle the news of Stellenbosch Golf Club hosting the SA Open. It’s a nice venue, sure—but is it actually the right test for a modern National Open with a Masters berth on the

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