The Road to the Nedbank Golf Challenge
In this Podcast series, Ben Karpinski and Michael Vlismas take you through the in's and out's ahead of The Nedbank Golf Challenge, featuring interviews with players, staff, and the man himself, Gary Player.
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Show overview
The Road to the Nedbank Golf Challenge has published 5 episodes during 2024. That works out to roughly 2 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 21 min and 22 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.4 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by The Gareth Cliff Show.
From the publisher
In this Podcast series, Ben Karpinski and Michael Vlismas take you through the in's and out's ahead of The Nedbank Golf Challenge, featuring interviews with players, staff, and the man himself, Gary Player.
Latest Episodes
EPISODE 5: The Road to the Nedbank Golf Challenge with Mr Gary Player
Ben and Michael wrap up the Road to the NGC series with the one and only Mr Gary Player. From building the course another lifetime ago, to what he loves about going to Sun City each year, it's the perfect way to get you into the 2024 playing of the event
EPISODE 4: The Road to the Nedbank Golf Challenge with Robin Williams
From 2023 Rookie of the Year on the Sunshine Tour, to NGC rookie in 2024. The last 18 months have been nothing short of remarkable for South African golfer Robin Williams. In this episode he joins Ben and Michael to talk about his rise in the game, and how he is preparing to make his mark in his biggest event yet.
EPISODE 3: The Road to the Nedbank Golf Challenge with Ryan van Velzen
For South African professional golfers, the Nedbank Golf Challenge is something really special to be a part of. In this episode Ben and Michael chat to Ryan van Velzen, who will be making his debut at the event after winning the 2023 Sunshine Tour order of merit. They get his thoughts on that stellar season, and what it means to be teeing it up with greats of the game in Sun City on the 5th of December.
EPISODE 2: The Road to the Nedbank Golf Challenge with Graham Wood
The Nedbank Golf Challenge is a key event on the South African sports calendar, and in this discussion, Ben and Michael speak with Graeme Wood, Sun International's COO of Resorts and Hotels. Graham explains the extensive preparation required to host the event each year, detailing how all elements of Sun City work in harmony to deliver an unforgettable experience for attendees. He also highlights the importance of coordinating the event during the week itself. Finally, Graeme invites listeners to be part of the event this year, which will take place from December 5th to 8th.
EP 1: Ken Payet - Tournament Director
Ben Karpinski and Michael Vlismas bring you The Road to The Nedbank Golf Challenge. This episode features tournament director Ken Payet as he dishes on the preperations underway at Sun City ahead of this year's Nedbank Golf Challenge.