Phil Smith has been teaching golf for over 30 years. 

He began as a player, but shifted into a more instructional role in his 20s and 30s after sinking quite a bit of time into researching the golf swing.  

He joined Craig Kerr for a chat about his career, his love of the game, and what it’s like to coach. 

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Phil Smith has been teaching golf for over 30 years.&nbsp;
He began as a player, but shifted into a more instructional role in his 20s and 30s after sinking quite a bit of time into researching the golf swing. &nbsp;
He joined Craig Kerr for a chat about his career, his love of the game, and what it’s like to coach.&nbsp;
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Phil Smith: Golf Coach on his career, love for the game

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Canterbury’s golf scene is continuing to shine. 

Nick Bewley caught up with Canterbury Golf GM Blair Minton, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company, for a chat about how things are faring, and what he received at Golf NZ’s annual awards.  

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Canterbury’s golf scene is continuing to shine.&nbsp;
Nick Bewley caught up with Canterbury Golf GM Blair Minton, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company, for a chat about how things are faring, and what he received at Golf NZ’s annual awards. &nbsp;
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Blair Minton: Canterbury Golf General Manager gives an update on the region's golfing scene

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With the Christchurch Marathon kicking off next week, the men’s champion has decided not to defend his title. 

2025 Champion Oska Baynes has instead become heavily involved in mentoring athletes in the art of long-distance running, including Nick Bewley. 

The two caught up for a chat ahead of next week’s event.  

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With the Christchurch Marathon kicking off next week, the men’s champion has decided not to defend his title.&nbsp;
2025 Champion Oska Baynes has instead become heavily involved in mentoring athletes in the art of long-distance running, including Nick Bewley.&nbsp;
The two caught up for a chat ahead of next week’s event. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Oska Baynes: Champion runner offers advice ahead of the Christchurch Marathon

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Tactix defender Laura Balmer is adamant she can juggle her netball career with studying medicine heading the first ANZ premiership round this weekend. 

The 22-year-old made the move down to Christchurch to peruse her studies after playing for the Pulse last year. 

Balmer joined Nick Bewley for a chat about the move.  

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Tactix defender Laura Balmer is adamant she can juggle her netball career with studying medicine heading the first ANZ premiership round this weekend.&nbsp;
The 22-year-old made the move down to Christchurch to peruse her studies after playing for the Pulse last year.&nbsp;
Balmer joined Nick Bewley for a chat about the move. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Laura Balmer: Tactix Defender on her move to Christchurch, juggling competing and medical school

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Phil Smith: Golf Coach on his career, love for the game

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