This week on The Goat Track, we’re all in on the U.S. Open—and Oakmont is the perfect villain. We dig into the course’s storied, punishing history and take a fascinating detour into the origins of the stimpmeter (spoiler: it all started right here). We also revisit Ernie Els’ gritty 1994 win, touching on the drama that nearly derailed it.

We get our picks locked in, a fresh update on the Major GOAT leaderboard, and discuss a new wrinkle added to Wunderpar. Plus, we stir the pot in our Goat Track Golfchamps pool and launch some fun “games within the game” for Oakmont week.

If you like your majors fast, firm, and just a little unhinged—this episode’s for you.

On this week’s The Goat Track, we go coast to coast—from the Eastern Cape’s underrated gems to chaos on the global stage. We chat golf in the Eastern Cape, then pivot to Hoffs’ personal renaissance as he rekindles his love affair with the game.

Is the PGA Championship really a major? We throw it in the ring. We also unpack Golfchamps disasters, dissect Rory’s form moving forward, and explore the curious case of crumbling driver faces.

There’s speculation flying about who TBag will be caddying for in August, a bizarre "Whitehouse" golf delegation making headlines, and rumors of a potential LIV Golf event landing in South Africa. Plus, we raise some pointed questions about the latest SA Top 100 rankings—because something smells a bit off.

Tee it up with us for another punchy, unfiltered ride through the business and banter of golf.

JDV, Hoff and T muse over some important topics - who is the current best Saffa golfer? Is Portugal a better golf destination than Scotland? Who makes a good outsider for a Golfchamps team this week?

They say Muirfield in Scotland is a lunch club with a world-class golf course attached—and we got a taste of that tradition right here in South Africa. T and JDV had the chance to experience the charm and ceremony of a typical Muirfield day by teeing it up in the bi-annual Muirfield Quaich, hosted at Gowrie Farm in the KZN Midlands. In this episode, they unpack the meaning behind the mysterious “quaich,” the rituals that define the day, and the nuances of foursomes golf. On the back nine of the pod, they explore the newly added holes at Gowrie Farm and why the course is such a perfect stage for match play.

Tour Championship winner Michael Hollick joins The Goat Track for a wide-ranging chat on life inside—and outside—the ropes. After a strong start to his professional career, Michael faced a tough stretch mid-way through his journey. He opens up about how confronting the possibility of stepping away from the game brought him unexpected clarity and helped him rediscover his best form. We also dive into why the Sunshine Tour remains a hidden gem for local talent—and yes, Michael called the Masters winner before it happened.

A grounded, insightful look at the mindset of a player who's grown through the game.

It finally happened—Rory McIlroy slips on the green jacket at Augusta, and we break down every twist in his rollercoaster final round. From clutch brilliance to nervy moments, it was vintage Rory drama. Justin Rose filled the Bryson-sized protagonist void with near-perfect golf, making Rory earn the career grand slam.

We dive into the electric walk from the 18th green, why the Butler Cabin ceremony might be past its expiry date, and how our squads fared in the Major GOAT Draft. Then we close with some bold predictions: how many more majors can Rory realistically win from here?

This is one for the books.

We speak to Steele Slater - the founder of Slater Golf - a new premium golf brand homemade in South Africa. Steele talks us through the inspiration behind the brand and how fashion & golf have been mainstays in his life since he was a young kid.

In this episode, the lads catch up on their recent golf games before diving into the launch of Major Goat—their brand-new, season-long race across the four majors. The draft process brings drama, dodgy picks, and the chaos of the “Saffa Rule,” shaking up team strategies in unexpected ways. With the dreaded Losers Lemon on the line, every choice feels high-stakes. Tune in for laughs, banter, and a fair bit of anguish as they each try to build a team that won’t land them at the bottom of the leaderboard