For anyone meeting you for the first time, who is Liam Wall in one sentence?

An Australian filmer addicted to golf, travelling, and looking for love.

Where did you grow up, and what was the first camera (or phone) you started making videos on?

I grew up on the Gold Coast. The first camera I bought was a red Nikon Coolpix hahaha.

How did you first get into videography and filmmaking — was there a specific moment or project that hooked you?

I got into skateboarding at 16 and realised pretty quickly I wasn’t any good, so my way of fitting in was buying a camera and making YouTube videos of my mates.

Who or what shaped your eye early on? Filmmakers, photographers, YouTubers — anyone whose work made you want to pick up a camera?

When I was young watching any Thrasher, Polo skate and William Strobeck videos was peak. But once I got really into making videos, I started watching Riley Blakeway stuff. Team Average was so cool to me, just going on trips with your best mates and recording it all. I also looked into surf films for inspiration, especially Kai Neville. His taste in music and artful shots really drew me in.

How did you first get into golf?

I first picked up a club at 11. My uncle is a teaching pro, so it’s in the family. My brother and I were always outside playing sports, and I’d always follow whatever he was into, so we naturally got introduced to golf as a family.

Where did you grow up playing? Walk us through your home course and what it taught you about the game.

I was a member at Southport Golf Club. It was sick, I used to play junior pennants every Sunday. It was probably the first sport that taught me how to socialise and make new friends every week. But back then golf wasn’t cool, so I gave it up for 10 years and got into skateboarding and filming, which has now led me to my career today.

What’s your current handicap, and what part of your game are you most proud of?

Currently my GA is 12.7 (not proud about that), but I’m proud just to play the game. We live in a world where technology is taking over, so being able to get off my phone for five hours and laugh with my mates is the real enjoyment.

Be honest are you a better golfer or a better videographer?

I’d hate to say I’m good at anything, but one pays the bills.

Favorite golf course you’ve ever played, and why?

I’m gonna pick two. For home, Teven Valley only 9 holes, fun and short, but the greens are really good and challenging. Overseas, Bethpage Black. I’ve only played it once, but growing up watching it on TV and then actually getting to play it was sick.

Favorite golf hole on the planet?

17 at TPC Sawgrass.

Favorite club in the bag, and the one club you wish you could quietly swap out?

My 3-wood pretty much goes as far as my driver off the tee. The one I’d swap out is my 4-iron can never hit the fucking thing.

Favorite golf trip you’ve been on with Walker, and what made it stick with you?

This one’s obvious. The Japan walker trip with Mizuno. Got fitted for the first time, arrived in Japan to a brand new set, and had five straight days of golf with my brothas. Doesn’t get better than that.

Favorite pub?

Eltham pub.

Favorite hat you find yourself reaching for?

The 6-panel Kooka hats are my go to.

Favorite piece in the current Walker line?

Any Kooka polo. It’s hard to find a good fitting polo from the big sports brands.

Favorite camera you’ve ever shot on, and what’s currently your go-to setup for golf shoots?

My favourite camera I’ve shot on is the Canon 1014 XLS Super 8, looks like 16mm for half the price. Right now I use a Blackmagic Pyxis with a 24–70mm lens. It pretty much covers you when you need to stay compact, especially shooting golf.

What’s your favorite type of shot to capture on the golf course? The swing, the landscape, the candid moments between?

Tough question. I’d say I like filming the process of everything — putting the glove on, teeing it up then ripping driver.

Filming golf is notoriously hard. What’s the toughest part most people don’t think about?

The hardest thing, especially in Australia, is that it’s green everywhere, so getting contrast is hard. But you also need to almost be unseen and let the camaraderie and best moments happen naturally while still trying to frame it well and move quickly.

Walk us through the shoot you’re most proud of, either on or off the course, and why?

One that stands out is a Polo Ralph Lauren men’s campaign I directed and edited in Japan last year. It was sorta my first big set with 50+ people to deal with. Going from making little videos with my mates to that was a pretty big career moment.

What’s a piece of gear you swear by that nobody talks about?

My laptop. I love the editing side, and I feel like there are a lot of amazing cinematographers out there, but it really comes down to the edit and how it’s pieced together and published.

What’s a shoot day with Walker actually like — first coffee to final pack-down?

Walker shoots coffee??? Hahaha. Cold beers have been packed before the clothing. Shooting with Walker is the best because it’s always with our mates and never really feels like work. I’ll usually bring my clubs too and sneak in a few shots on the side.

Every shoot has a moment things go sideways. What’s yours?

It’s always the weather. My job depends on sunshine, so if it starts raining and we’ve planned a full day down to the hour, it throws everything off.

Who’s the secret weapon on a Walker shoot — the person who makes everything better just by being there?

Jack Fardell. He gets the best out of everything and brings all the people we shoot or play with together. He also brings a splitting headache for the next day.

You’ve filmed a lot of golfers swing a club. Whose swing is the most cinematic, and whose is the hardest to make look good?

Steph Kyriacou is next level! Insane how good she is. I have to throw my brotha under the bus here though, Evan Mock needs some work. We did a five day golf trip in Japan and I didn’t film one good shot from him the whole time.

What’s a Walker video you’d love to make that we haven’t made yet?

Victoria’s Secret x Walker would be cool.

If your camera roll from the last 12 months could only tell one story, what would it be?

That I take more photos of golf than my 6 pack.

Walking or cart?

Walking.

Morning round or twilight?

Morning round.

Range before a round?

Before.

Go-to beer at the turn?

Better Beer (I don’t get paid to say that).

Slow-mo or actual time?

Real time.

One song that has to be on the golf playlist?

“Sounds of Then (This Is Australia)” — GANGgajang.

Are you ready for SHOTSII?

Yes. My liver has finally recovered.

Dream foursome golf round (friends)?

Jack Fardell, Callum Wishart, my dad.

Dream foursome golf round (unrealistic)?

John Daly, Tiger Woods, Emily Ratajkowski.