View From The Loch with David Podas

Hale Irwin is an American professional golfer and was one of the world’s leading golfers from the 70’s to the mid 80’s. He is one of the few players in history to win three U.S. Opens and became the oldest ever U.S. champion in 1990 at the age of 45. As a senior golfer, Hale ranks second all-time in PGA Tour Champions victories and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Champions Tour history. He has also developed a career as a golf course architect.

Excited to have Philip Schneider join me – a Social Venture Entrepreneur, who lived and worked at the Club for about a year during which he caddied for Clint Eastwood – he is also married to Hollywood A Lister Hilary Swank who he was introduced to on a blind date. Philip shares with me his passion for LLGC but also some great stories from his time here.

Delighted to have JR Galbraith join me on this edition of View from The Loch. JR is a young professional golfer who is also an ambassador for Loch Lomond Whiskies – who sponsor the show. JR has won both the North of Ireland Amateur, played at Royal Portush, and also the Irish Amateur Championship. Dramatically defeated John Rahm in an amateur matchplay. Listen to his story of success and heartbreak.

Delighted to have had Ken Schofield join me for this weeks View from the Loch. Ken was born in Perthshire, Scotland, and from 1975 – 2004 was the Executive Director of The European Tour. During his stewardship the tour grew from 17 to 45 events. In 2006 Ken was awarded the Ambassador of Golf Award by the PGA Tour, and then in 2013 was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Ryan Ballengee is founder and editor of Golf News Net based in Washington DC. Writing and broadcasting about golf for nearly 20 years, Ryan is an exceptionally well informed journalist. Well worth a listen.

Golf Correspondent of the Sunday Telegraph and Daily Telegraph; James gives his views on a terrific Scottish Open, The upcoming Open, Ryder Cup and ongoing LIV/PGA/DP saga.

Jason Leonard OBE is a former English Rugby Union player who won a then record 114 caps for England during a 14 year international career. Leonard played club rugby for Barking RFC, Saracens and Harlequins, whilst playing in England teams that won four Grand Slams and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He also played three tours with the British & Irish Lions, winning five more caps. Awarded an MBE for services to rugby in 2002, he was then awarded an OBE following England’s Rugby World Cup success.

Kerry is the General Manager at Drumpellier Golf Club in Glasgow.Kerry started at the Club doing bar work and was promoted to Bar Manager after a year. She continued in this role for 7 years before accepting the role as General Manager which she has been doing for almost 2 years.The Club has approx. 1,000 Members which includes their social memberships.

David (Dave) Podas is the Bel-Air Country Club’s Director of Golf.He is a long-time member of the PGA of America and also serves on its Rules Committee. He is also a member of Titleist’s national advisory board.A Minnesota native, it was caddying in Arizona that helped launch his golf career.

One of modern footballs most successful managers, who has won a host of leagues and cups, took time out to speak exclusively to View from the Loch!Rodgers was born in the seaside village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland and is the eldest of five boys.He began his career at Ballymena United, where he stayed until he was signed by Reading at the age of 18, although a genetic knee condition forced him to retire at age 20. He remained at Reading as a coach and then academy director. He was then invited by José Mourinho to join Chelsea as youth manager in 2004, later being promoted to reserve manager in 2006.In 2012 Rodgers became the new manager of Liverpool, whom he led to runners up position in the league in the 2013/14 season – and then became manager of Celtic in 2016 leading them to an undefeated domestic season in his first year and trebles in both of his first two seasons.He left Celtic for Leicester City in February 2019, and left there April of this year having won the FA Cup.