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The Chipping Forecast

The Chipping Forecast

Soft Ears Media 195 episodes Nov 10, 2026

Broadcaster Andrew Cotter and Tour player Eddie Pepperell, joined by Iain Carter, engage in meandering conversations about golf and the world in general.

Episodes

The Rahm Renaissance
The Rahm Renaissance Nov 10, 2026 1:17:44 Another busy episode in which Andrew, Iain and Eddie discuss the fact that the demise of LIV seems to have led to Jon Rahm recovering his powers, with the Spaniard taking victory in Abu Dhabi - a win which remarkably could yet lead to him finishing on top of both the LIV order of merit and the Race to Dubai in the same year. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau has shared his feelings on pretty much every
Westwood Ho!
Westwood Ho! Nov 3, 2026 1:55:05 Perhaps we should have separated it into two episodes rather than one the length of Ben Hur, but this week - as well as the usual golf news and general inanities - Andrew, Eddie and Iain are joined by Lee Westwood to talk about life and Liv. Once he has gone, talk turns to how best to split logs and what is the quickest route from Oxford to Worksop. We know it is a very long episode. Brought to yo
Genesis and Exodus
Genesis and Exodus Oct 27, 2026 1:17:25 This week the trio are in reflective mood after an Eddie-less Korean climax to the regular DP World Tour schedule, which saw him slip to 101st in the rankings and miss out on a full card for next season. The man himself has no regrets about not playing and is full of praise for Sean Crocker, whose stunning back nine of 29 on Sunday moved him above Eddie into the magical 100th position. There is pl
The Korea Conundrum
The Korea Conundrum Oct 19, 2026 1:29:36 In a bafflingly long pod episode featuring just two people, Andrew and Iain convene to pick over the bones of Eddie's efforts in India, which contained all the highs and lows of his season just as it came to an end. They debate his decision not to play in Korea, even though it almost certainly means missing out a full Tour card. There is also debate about large trousers, the responsibility of
Hope Springs Eddernal
Hope Springs Eddernal Oct 12, 2026 1:16:56 This week Eddie joins Andrew and Iain in the midst of his packing for an unexpected trip to India, as his season continues and with it his chance of earning a full card for next season. The three review the Open De Espana, where Eddie fought for every precious point and Grant Forrest saved his season with a dramatic victory.Eddie talks openly about the pressure he is feeling as well as what he is
101 Not Out
101 Not Out Oct 5, 2026 1:13:47 Disclaimer - Eddie is still full of drugs. However, he is lucid enough to recall and review his performance at the Alfred Dunhill Links where he battled to make the cut but still slipped just outside the crucial top-100 in the rankings. Yet dramatic news reaches us that he has been offered a place in the Spanish Open this week. Just before packing he, Iain and Andrew are able to reflect on Adrian
Presidents, Pain Killers and The Ghost Ship of Golf.
Presidents, Pain Killers and The Ghost Ship of Golf. Sep 29, 2026 1:11:49 Three men in three countries and plenty of rambling this week as Andrew, Eddie and Iain convene to discuss events at the Presidents Cup, where the USA won by their now habitual method of storming the singles. They look back on the French Open where Matt Fitzpatrick continued his impressive year and Eddie gives us an update on his injury, preparing for one of his favourite events of the year as the
Spaun Doolicks and Manuel Labour
Spaun Doolicks and Manuel Labour Sep 21, 2026 1:20:35 A two-ball this week as Andrew is forced to miss the tee-time, so there is far less ramble and much more weighty chat from Eddie and Iain as they look back on a dramatic finish to the BMW PGA at Wentworth. JJ Spaun took the title and firmly made his point to Brandt Snedeker after omission from the USA side, while Manuel Elvira emphatically made the point that pressure can make you look like a bit
Solheim, Shane and Pain
Solheim, Shane and Pain Sep 14, 2026 1:14:49 The trio gather this week in something of a torpor, induced either by long waking hours or by tranquilisers. There is an update on Eddie's withdrawal from the Irish Open and subsequent treatment, before the mood is lightened by reflections on Europe's victory in the Solheim Cup. There is also discussion of the two different sides of Shane Lowry on display as he romped to a record win at Doonbeg. T
The Walker Cup of Earthly Delights
The Walker Cup of Earthly Delights Sep 7, 2026 1:18:36 Well, what a Walker Cup that was. Andrew and Iain have made their respective early flights back from the south-west of Ireland and join Eddie to discuss one of the most dramatic events, not just in golf or indeed sport, but in the history of human kind. We hope that does it justice. There is obvious praise for the GB & I side and discussion of who might have the most success in the professiona
The Fast and The Curious
The Fast and The Curious Sep 1, 2026 1:22:49 A slightly delayed episode with Eddie making his way to the mountains and Iain having a similarly difficult journey to a car hire depot. But it has given all three extra time to reflect on The British Masters at The Belfry, where Eddie grafted his way through four rounds and Joe Dean earned his maiden Tour win in style. Further reflections are offered on Scottie Scheffler's dominance at the Tour C
Bagels and Rocky Road
Bagels and Rocky Road Aug 25, 2026 1:24:53 This week, the usual trio are spiced up by a bit of Andy Murray who tells us tales of his actual hole-in-one which absolutely definitely did happen. The tennis guy also offers sage advice for Eddie after walking off the course and his subsequent decision to take on a coach. There's a review of the Nexo Championship where Scott Jamieson took the title and Shaun Norris was victim of the ruling that

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