Show Notes
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 standout moments and discussing the stories that have got the golf world talking.
For the Love of Golf is a podcast for anyone who loves the game. Whether you play every weekend, watch from the sofa or are just discovering golf, you’re invited.
Subscribe to join Iona and Dan every week as they chat about the biggest stories in golf, share their own experiences and hear yours too.
New episodes every week.
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