Simon Hadfield: Akaroa Golf Club captain on what Canterbury's Banks Peninsula can offer golfers

James Mordaunt is a rising force in the golfing scene, having led the Canterbury U19 team to a national title earlier this year. He joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about his achievements to date and his plans for the future. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canterbury is one win away from securing their spot in the NPC grand final, facing Taranaki on Sunday in Christchurch. Canterbury halfback Louie Chapman joined Lesley Murdoch to provide an insight into what's happening behind the scenes and their preparations for the clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A change of scenery for English flanker Maisy Allen. At the start of the season, she made the move to Christchurch to play for Canterbury in the Farah Palmer Cup. Ahead of their semifinal clash against Manawatu, she joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about her journey both on and off the field. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcaster and sports journalist Phil Gifford is being remembered as passionate man with a deep interest in both people and events. The man who first rose to prominence as Loosehead Len in the 1970s has died aged 79. Gifford's career spanned radio, television and newspapers across five decades. Sports Journalist Lynn McConnell was both a colleague and friend of Gifford, and joined Lesley Murdoch to pay tribute. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's day two of the Presidents Cup over at the Medinah Course in Chicago. The Internationals trailed the USA heading into today's foursomes match ups, and our roving golf reporter Andrew Sloane joined Lesley Murdoch to give an update on the action so far. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.