For The Love Of Golf
Iona Stephen and Dan Walker host a weekly podcast for golf enthusiasts. Iona travels the world covering the best players and courses, while Dan joins from home. Together they discuss the biggest stories in golf and encourage fans to share their own weekend round experiences. The show aims to create a welcoming community for golfers to connect every week.
Episodes
The Mindset of a Winner: How Meronk Delivered Under Pressure at the Dunhill Links | For the Love of Golf
Why do some sportspeople produce their very best when the pressure is at its highest?
Adrian Meronk arrived at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship needing a big result – and left St Andrews as the champion.
In this episode of For the Love of Golf, Iona Stephen and Dan Walker look at the mindset behind performing when the stakes are enormous. Did Meronk have to overcome the pres
Just How Good is Matt Fitzpatrick? And USA’s Presidents Cup Comeback
After winning the Open de France for his fourth victory of 2026, the World No.4 gets the For the Love of Golf treatment. Iona Stephen breaks down what makes Fitzpatrick’s game so good – from his brilliant short game and meticulous use of stats to his preparation and course management – while fellow Sheffield man Dan Walker shares his own stories of Matt and the Fitzpatrick family.
Then it’s tim
Inside the Ropes at the BMW PGA: Spaun, Rory, Molinari & More | Iona Stephen & Dan Walker
Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship – and this week they’re taking us behind the scenes.Iona spent the week out on the course as an on-course commentator, getting a front-row view of the world’s best players and following Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott during the final round. She shares the moments, conversations and little details you don’t necessarily see or hear watching from home.Dan, meanwhil
Picking Our 2027 Ryder Cup Teams 12 Months Early
One year to go until the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor – so who would make the teams if it started tomorrow?
In this special bonus episode of For the Love of Golf, Iona Stephen and Dan Walker become rival Ryder Cup captains and pick the 12 players they would take to Ireland based on everything they’ve seen in 2026.
Iona takes charge of Team USA, while Dan picks Team Europe. They
Solheim Cup Drama, Shane Lowry’s 11-Shot Win & Walker Cup Heroes | For the Love of Golf
In this episode, Iona is fresh from the Solheim Cup at Bernardus and takes us inside Europe’s dramatic victory. Iona and Dan discuss the redemption of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad in the Sunday singles, the rookies who rose to the occasion and why some players seem to come alive when it comes to match play.
They also celebrate an incredible week for Shane Lowry, who returned to the winner’s circ
Solheim Cup 2026 Preview: Europe vs USA | Iona Stephen & Dan Walker
The Solheim Cup is here, and Iona Stephen and Dan Walker are breaking down Team Europe and Team USA ahead of the action at Bernardus in the Netherlands.
In this special bonus episode of For the Love of Golf, Iona and Dan take a closer look at both teams, the key players who could make the difference and where the Solheim Cup could be won and lost.
They discuss two of the biggest stars in the w
Why We Love Golf and 2026 Major Highlights | Iona Stephen & Dan Walker
Welcome to For the Love of Golf, the brand new podcast with Iona Stephen and Dan Walker.
In Episode 1, Iona and Dan share their own love stories with golf – from how they first fell for the game to the special day at Royal Portrush in 2019 that helped turn them into golfing buddies.
They also look back on the 2026 season so far, reviewing all of the men’s and women’s majors, sharing their st
Introducing: For The Love Of Golf
Iona Stephen and Dan Walker love golf. Iona travels the world watching the best players on the most incredible courses, while Dan sits at home texting her asking what it’s like.
Together they’re building a place where golf fans can hang out with them every week. Just bring your best stories from your weekend round, and we’ll read them out after we’ve reviewed the biggest stories.
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