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Matt Wolff wins the 3M Open and the golf world is PUMPED (Ep. 124)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss Matt Wolff's historic and exciting win at the 3M Open, Jon Rahm's victory at the Irish Open, John Daly walking at the Open Championship, and then they look forward to this weekend's John Deere Classic and Scottish Open. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

Nate Lashley is a PGA Tour winner, and what to keep in your pockets when you're playing (Ep. 123)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss Nate Lashley's win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Steve Stricker's win at the U.S. Senior Open, the upcoming 3M Open, NBC's coverage of the upcoming Open Championship, the United State's most expensive public courses, and what golf supplies to keep in your pockets while you're playing. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide

Lake Almanor golf, Chez & Hannah win, and the new KFC Tour (Ep. 122) | The Golf Guide Podcast

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss the biggest stories in golf from the past week, including golf in Lake Almanor, CA, Chez Reavie's win at the Travelers Championship, Hannah Green's win at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, Michelle Wie's injury difficulties and uncertain future, Matthew Wolff and Viktor Hovland's professional debuts, the mens developmental tour's new name, and the wild story from a golf course in Santa Maria, CA that involved a shooting in the clubhouse after a dis...

Recapping the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach (Ep. 121)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack recap Gary Woodland's win at the 2019 United States Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links. The hosts also discuss the USGA, takeaways from the tournament, Brooks Koepka's historic major championship performance, Tiger, what happened to Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy on Sunday, and the FOX broadcast. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net

Previewing the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach (Ep. 120)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by Jess Stimack to preview any and every aspect of this week's United States Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide magazine

May Musings: Donnie plays a lot of golf and the USGA has an image problem (Ep. 119)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by friend Keal Meredith to discuss various golf topics, including Stanford's win at the NCAA championships, Hank Haney's suspension, Donald Trump's love of taxpayer-subsidized golf, and the USGA's problem with PGA Tour players. This episode contains more explicit content than usual, so listener discretion is advised. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net

PGA Championship Recap (Ep. 118)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack review their highlights from the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage State Park's Black Course, where Brooks Koepka lapped the field en route to a two-stroke victory. They discuss how Brooks has ascended to become the most fearsome force in professional golf and how Kopeka's personality has evolved over the past 24 months. After going on a brief tangent on the Golden State Warriors advancing to a fifth straight NBA Finals, the hosts discuss other things they...

PGA Championship Preview, Part 2, w/ Jess Stimack (Ep. 117)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by Jess Stimack to discuss this weekend's PGA Championship at Bethpage Black Golf Course on Long Island, New York. The hosts discuss some news heading into championship week, first and second round pairing they like, who is on Jess' "No Chance" list, and wrap things up with a discussion on who they like to win and finish inside the top 5. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net and Golf Guide Events. Join us for trips to Gamble Sands and Bandon Dunes...

PGA Championship Preview, Part 1, w/ Chris Derr (Ep. 116)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by No Gimmes' Chris Derr to discuss the 2019 PGA Championship a week ahead of the first round. Topics on this episode include previewing Bethpage Black's golf course, the news that John Daly will be using a cart, what their best and worst case scenarios are in terms of watchability, plus much more. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net, where you can save up to 70% on greens fees at golf courses throughout Northern Californi...

Gamble Sands, the West's next great links golf destination (Ep. 115)

Host Kyle Surlow and guest Greg Clemmer talk about their experience at Gamble Sands, the golf resort located in the rural town of Brewster, Washington. Kyle and Greg talk about how Gamble Sands compares with other 'links' golf destinations in the United States, Gamble Sands' lodging, dining, amenities and its plans for future expansion. To visit Gamble Sands with Kyle and the rest of the Golf Guide gang this October, click here to learn about Golf Guide's trip to Gamble Sands on October 1...

One week later, looking back at Tiger's Masters win, plus a Zurich Classic preview with Jess Stimack (Ep. 114)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss Tiger's win at the 2019 Masters with a full week of thought processing, then they recap CT Pan's win at the RBC Heritage at Harbor Town, then preview the teams they're most looking forward to at this week's Zurich Classic. Kyle and Jess also discuss the news of Chambers Bay's new poa anna greens, as well as the formal announcement of Bandon Dunes' fifth championship course at the Bally Bandon Sheep Ranch. This episode is proudly presented by Golfg...

Tiger Woods wins the 2019 Masters (Ep. 113)

An emotional Kyle Surlow talks about Tiger Woods' historic victory at the 2019 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. What does it mean for Tiger's legacy and what we can expect moving forward, and how the win impacted a generation of golfers who have been waiting for this victory for over a decade. This episode is proudly sponsored 

2019 Masters Preview with Jess Stimack (Ep. 112)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack preview the 2019 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net

Early Masters news and WGC-Match Play recap (Ep. 111)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack go over news from The Masters, which is now just a week away, and they recap Kevin Kisner's win at the WGC-Match Play at Austin Country Club, and Nasa Hataoka's win at the Kia Classic. This episode is proudly presented by the new GOLFGUIDE.NET

WGC Match Play Preview (Ep. 110)

Host Kyle Surlow recaps Paul Casey's win at the 2019 Valspar Championship, then discusses Dustin Johnson and the 'strength of play' rule, Robert Garrigus' PED suspension, the USGA hiring Jason Gore, Nelly Korda's ascent to becoming the top ranked American in women's golf, and Patrick Reed's swing struggles. Then, Kyle is joined by friend and teaching professional Jess Stimack to preview then 2019 WGC Match play at Austin Country Club. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Gol...

Swing mistakes new golfers make, and golf courses are for sale! (Ep. 109)

Host Kyle Surlow recaps news from the past week in the world of golf, which includes the sales of a couple West Coast golf courses, Rory McIlroy winning THE PLAYERS, media day for the Hugel Air Premia LA Open, and then discusses a recent Golf.com article that talks about the three most common mistakes that new golfers make. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide.

RIP Dan Jenkins, and Phil and Tiger get ready for THE PLAYERS (Ep. 108)

Host Kyle Surlow remembers legendary sportswriter Dan Jenkins, then reviews the top stories in golf this week, including Phil changing his mind about THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP, Tiger's injury, Keith Foster's sentencing and Justin Rose's comments on slow-play. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide.

Crunchy Pete, Rule Fiascos and JT vs. The USGA (Ep. 107)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by friend and PGA teaching professional Jess Stimack to discuss Keith Mitchell's victory at the 2019 Honda Classic, the legend of Crunchy Pete, Justin Thomas' feud with the USGA and how the new rules are affecting golf's professionals. Additionally, Kyle discusses Masters ticket prices, a new course renovation in San Diego, plus much more. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide magazine.

What happens to the Open Championship after Brexit? (Ep. 106)

Host Kyle Surlow reviews the week's top stories in golf, which include Golfweek's article on what happens to the Open Championship at Royal Portrush if the UK follows through with its Brexit plans, Dustin Johnson winning in Mexico, Royal Liverpool being awarded the 2022 Open Championship, Steve Stricker being named Ryder Cup Captain and continued criticism of golf's new rules. This episode is presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide

2019 PGA Tour season preview with Jess Stimack (Ep. 105)

Host Kyle Surlow briefly discusses JB Holmes slow-play at this past weekend's Genesis Open at the top of the show, then spends the next few hours with friend and PGA teaching professional Jess Stimack discussing what they expect from the world's top 15 ranked players this season and who their picks to win are for 2019's major championships. This episode is presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide. Intro music provided by the one and only broiler

Kuch the Mooch and Sergio's apology (Ep. 104)

Host Kyle Surlow recounts the week's biggest stories in the world of golf. This week, Kyle discusses the revelation that Matt Kuchar paid his caddie 'El Tucan' 0.38% of his winnings at last year's Mayakoba Classic and Sergio Garcia's apology via social media. Additional topics covered in this episode include Lucy Li keeping her amateur status and Phil Mickelson winning the AT&T Pro-Am. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Magazine.

Sergio is still a dick, and Brooks Koepka might just be alright (Ep. 103)

Host Kyle Surlow recounts and discusses the latest news in the world of golf. This week's episode includes Segio Garcia's outburst in Saudi Arabia, Brooks Koepka's reaction to the ordeal, the European Tour's decision to host a tournament in Saudi Arabia, Rickie Fowler's win at the Waste Management Open, Patrick Reed supposedly apologizing to his Ryder Cup teammates, NBCUniversal's GolfPass, Pasatiempo's television debut and more. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Gui...

West Coast Swing Preview w/ Jess Stimack (Ep. 102)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by friend Jess Stimack to preview the four major tournaments of the PGA Tour's 'West Coast Swing'. Jess is a golf teaching professional, high school golf coach and prominent blogger. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide

Matt Kuchar, the victorious villain (Ep. 101)

Host Kyle Surlow recaps Matt Kuchar's win at Wai'alae Country Club this past weekend, and dives into the scandal that surrounded his victory at the Sony Open. This episode also discusses the commitments from Choi Ho-Sung and Jose de Jesus Rodriguez and the AT&T Pro-Am, as well as Nike's new 'golf shoes'. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide

Why we're playing more golf in 2019 & Aetna Springs update (Ep. 100)

Host Kyle Surlow goes off on an extended tangent about why golfers can and should play more golf in 2019, then discusses the news about Steph Curry's fall PGA Tour event being placed on hold, Paddy Harrington being named European Ryder Cup captain, and news regarding Aetna Springs' golf course in Northern Napa County. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide

Silvies Valley Ranch, Oregon's newest bucket list golf destination (Ep. 99)

Another Coore/Crenshaw links course on the Pacific Coast? (Ep. 98)

Host Kyle Surlow recaps the biggest stories in Pacific Coast golf, including the news that Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is planning on converting the legendary Sheep Ranch into another championship course, designed by famed architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. In addition, Kyle reviews the news that the Steph Curry-sponsored PGA Tour event may be taking place at Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, California. This episode of the podcast is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide.

The Best of San Diego golf with Chris Derr (Ep. 97)

Host Kyle Surlow and guest Chris Derr of No Gimmes discuss all things San Diego golf, and aim to find the county's best values, premier public venues and identify what makes golf in this Southern California oasis so unique. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide

Tiger vs. Phil - The Match Preview (Ep. 96)

Host Kyle Surlow previews the upcoming match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson at Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide

A Greg Norman-designed municipal golf course is coming to the Bay Area (Ep. 95)

Host Kyle Surlow reviews the week's latest golf news, including Matt Kuchar and Lee Westwood winning with fill-in caddies, Rory McIlroy considering moving to the PGA Tour full-time, Suzy Whaley as the PGA of America's new president, and the Wynn Golf Course in Las Vegas reopening. In the second half of the podcast, Kyle shares news of a new Greg Norman-designed golf course in the San Francisco Bay Area that is set to begin construction as early as 2020. This episode of the podcast is proud...

Another elite golf destination in the Pacific Northwest? And goodbye Holly Sonders (Ep. 94)

Host Kyle Surlow recaps the past week's golf news, including Bryson DeChambeau winning the Shriners Hospital for Children's Open, Bryson's intentions of putting with the flagstick in, Justin Rose as the new number 1 ranked golfer in the world, the 2022 Ryder Cup and Holly Sonder's golf contract with Fox Sports not being renewed. Then Kyle talks about a possible expansion at Gamble Sands, a golf resort located in North Central Washington. This episode of the podcast is proudly presented by ...

Reviewing the new South Course at Corica Park (Ep. 92)

Host Kyle Surlow reviews the past week's golf news, including Brooks Koepka's win in Korea, the upcoming WGC HSBC Championship in Shanghai, and Paul Azinger replacing Johnny Miller, then Kyle goes in depth on his recent experience at the new South Course at Corica Park in Alameda, CA. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

Is Steph Curry hosting a PGA Tour event in the Bay Area? (Ep. 91)

Host Kyle Surlow discusses this weekend's PGA Tour event in South Korea, Johnny Miller's retirement, the upcoming Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson match at Shadow Creek, Jason Day's oblivious architecture interview, and Steph Curry potentially hosting a PGA Tour event in the San Francisco Bay Area. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

World Golf Hall of Fame class of 2018, Ryder Cup blowback and news (Ep. 90)

Host Kyle Surlow discusses the week's top news stories in the world of golf, including the Hall of Fame class of 2018, Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka's "altercation", Kevin Tway winning the Safeway Open in Napa, Phil Mickelson cutting back on his 2019 schedule and more. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide Magazine.

The American tire fire that was the 2018 Ryder Cup (Ep. 89)

Host Kyle Surlow recaps what may be considered the ugliest week in American team golf history, as the United States was soundly defeated 17.5-10.5 in the 2018 Ryder Cup. Kyle reviews all the drama during and after the event that surrounded Team USA, and commends the European side on an exceptionally well-played event. At the end of the podcast, Kyle discusses the upcoming Safeway Open, taking place the weekend of October 4-7, 2018 at Silverado Resort in Napa, California. This podcast is p...

Looking ahead to the Ryder Cup, and Tiger the winner! (Ep. 88)

Host Kyle Surlow discusses Tiger Woods' win at the Tour Championship and looks ahead to the 2018 Ryder Cup and the best practices for watching the event. This episode is sponsored by GOLFGUIDE.NET

What tour players think of each other, and are golf's new rules going to backfire? (Ep. 87)

Host Kyle Surlow discusses the latest in professional golf news from the past week. Topics include a preview of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, reaction to the new FedEx Cup format for next year's Tour Championship and why it's not leaving Atlanta anytime soon, upcoming rules changes, and the recent PGA Tour anonymous player survey conducted by Golf.com. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide Magazine & Golfguide.net

Ryder Cup team preview, Aetna Springs update, and habits to improve your golf game (Ep. 86)

Host Kyle Surlow reviews both the US and European rosters for the 2018 Ryder Cup in France, shares a news update on Aetna Springs Golf Course in Pope Valley, CA, and reviews Josh Sens' GOLF.com article "Hang in there: Here are 11 reasons why you aren't getting any better at golf." This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide Magazine

New Tom Doak and Coore & Crenshaw courses coming soon, plus PGA Tour news (Ep. 85)

Host Kyle Surlow discusses Bryson DeChambeau's victory at the Dell Technologies Championship, and his birth on the 2018 Ryder Cup team along with Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. Additional topics include Jeff Wilson's win at the 2018 U.S. Senior Amateur, Patrick Reed complaining about free Red Sox tickets, Tom Doak's new course at Sand Valley and news regarding the 'Sheep Ranch' course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

Fixing the FedEx Cup Playoffs with Chris Derr (Ep. 84)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by friend Chris Derr to discuss how the PGA Tour can improve the FedEX Cup Playoffs, and react to the PGA Tour's proposed plan for the 2019 playoffs. The hosts also discuss 2018's major championships, Brooks Koepka and more. Download and subscribe to Chris' podcast, No Gimmes This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

The Best of Orange County golf (Ep. 83)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by friends Andy Fertig and Mark Tapanes as they discuss the best of Orange County golf. As Orange County locals, Mark and Andy share their experiences across Orange County's array of high-end and municipal golf offerings and give advice on how one can maximize the fun on a golf trip to this Southern California vacation destination. This episode is presented by Golfguide.Net

Tiger almost wins the 2018 PGA Championship (Ep. 82)

Brooks Koepka wins the 2018 PGA Championship at Bellerive while Tiger Woods steals the show with a final round score of 64 to finish in solo second place. Host Kyle Surlow discusses Tiger's performance and the polarizing three-time major champion. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

2018 Open Championship Preview (Ep. 81)

Host Kyle Surlow previews the 2018 Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links, discussing the golf course's history, what to expect from the course's conditions, and picks to win it all. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

Thoughts on the PGA Tour's 2018-19 schedule and Tiger vs. Phil for $10M (Ep. 80)

Host Kyle Surlow shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour's recently released 2018-2019 tournament schedule and what a Tiger Woods versus Phil Mickelson match for $10 million could look like. This episode is proudly presented by GOLF GUIDE

What happens when a PGA Tour player is accused of cheating? (Ep. 79)

Host Kyle Surlow shares his thoughts on the cheating allegations against Korean golfer Sung Kang by his playing partner Joel Dahmen in last week's Quicken Loans Invitational. Afterwards, Kyle discusses the name change for the tournament at The Greenbrier, Bryson DeChambeau being disallowed from using a protractor, and the dejected feeling of not securing 2019 Masters tickets. This episode is proudly presented by GolfGuide.Net

France is not stoked for the Ryder Cup, plus thoughts on Greg Norman's naked body (Ep. 78)

Host Kyle Surlow discusses Bubba Watson possibly being the PGA Tour Player of the year after his victory at the Travelers Championship, what superintendents think about the job Mike Davis is doing at the USGA, why France isn't excited to host this year's Ryder Cup, plus some thoughts on Greg Norman's photoshoot for ESPN's The Body Issue. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET. Use the promo code "ggpodcast" and save 10% on all purchases of $25 or more.

Recapping the 2018 U.S. Open and its bizarre criticism (Ep. 77)

Host Kyle Surlow recaps a sensational 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. He recaps his favorite moments from the tournament, including Tommy Fleetwood's Sunday 63 and Brooks Koepka's immaculate performance, then defames the tournament's critics and conveys why this was one of the best U.S. Opens in recent history. This episode is proudly presented by GOLF GUIDE

2018 U.S. Open Preview with Chris Derr (Ep. 76)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by friend and podcast host Chris Derr (No Gimmes) to preview the 2018 United States Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Enjoy! This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

Essential items to keep in your golf bag (Ep. 75)

Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) shares his thoughts on what items every golfer should keep in their golf bag and what items golfers can do without, ranging from plastic club dividers to waterproof windbreakers. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine.

SF Bay Area's most underrated private golf clubs and Trinity Forest thoughts (Ep. 74)

Host Kyle Surlow discusses his thoughts on last weekend's AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest Golf Club, and how it fared as a PGA Tour host. Then Kyle shares what he believes are the most underrated private golf clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area. This episode is proudly presented  by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine.