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Nice Grass Nice People

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Golf insiders and outsiders bring you the latest news and commentary about all things golf. Host Kyle Surlow and friends cover a plethora of topics, ranging from course rankings and golf architecture to the merits of drinking scotch on the 1st tee. Golf Guide recreates all the banter and excitement you'd get at the 19th hole in a fun weekly podcast.

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The State of the Golf Industry, Lucas Glover's violent home life, and looking ahead to the AT&T Byron Nelson (Ep. 73)

May 16, 2018 20:06 - 41 minutes - 19.6 MB

Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) reviews everything from the 2018 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, previews the AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest Golf Club, and discusses the state of America's golf industry on the heels of the National Golf Foundation releasing its annual industry report. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine.

The PGA of America is on the move, Aetna Springs news and the end of recreational stroke play in the US (Ep. 72)

May 02, 2018 19:37 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

Host Kyle Surlow reviews the past week in golf, including Lydia Ko's win at the MEDIHEAL Championship at Lake Merced Golf Club and highlights from the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana. Then Kyle shares some news regarding Aetna Springs' sale and previews the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow, while also discussing the PGA of America's potential move to Frisco,Texas and why weekend warriors in the United States might be best served to abandon stoke play. This episode is proudly prese...

PGA Tour Player's terrible "walk-up" music and the LPGA comes to the Bay Area (Ep. 71)

April 25, 2018 22:22 - 20 minutes - 9.48 MB

Host Kyle Surlow discusses last week's LPGA Tour event at Wilshire Country Club and previews this weekend's upcoming MEDIHEAL Championship at Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, CA. Kyle also discusses this weekend's Zurich Classic and the pro's questionable choices in "walk-up" music. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

LPGA returns to Los Angeles, Fox Sports expands US Open coverage and more (Ep. 70)

April 18, 2018 18:17 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB

Host Kyle Surlow covers the debacle over CBS tape-delaying the final round of the RBC Heritage, previews the Valero Texas Open, why tour pros hate TPC San Antonio, the LPGA making its triumphant return to Los Angeles with this weekend's HUGEL-JTBC LA Open at Wilshire Country Club, Fox Sports expanding its US Open coverage, a golf course stabbing in Australia, whether golfers are actually hitting the golf ball farther, and the debut of Golfweek's 2018 golf course rankings. This episode of t...

2018 Masters Recap (Ep. 69)

April 11, 2018 00:37 - 21 minutes - 10 MB

Host Kyle Surlow shares his thoughts on Patrick Reed's impressive win at the 2018 Masters. Topics include the winner's impressive Sunday performance, his family drama, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler's remarkable performances on Sunday, plus much more. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET  

2018 Masters Preview - Part 2 with Chris Derr (Ep. 68)

April 04, 2018 05:01 - 1 hour - 32 MB

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by Chris Derr of No Gimmes (no_gimmes) preview the players and stories they'll be following during the 2018 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Topics include Rory completing the career grand slam, whether Justin Rose can finally get over the hump, whether Dustin Johnson has become underrated this weekend, plus much more. Follow Chris on Instagram, Twitter and subscribe to the No Gimmes Podcast on iTunes. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

2018 Masters Preview - Part 1 (Ep. 67)

April 03, 2018 06:05 - 45 minutes - 21 MB

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Casey Edmondson preview Tiger Woods' 2018 appearance at The Masters, which will take place at Augusta National Golf Club this upcoming weekend. The hosts also discuss what they expect from players like Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy, and why The Masters is their favorite weekend of the year.   This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET.

Tiger's Masters expectations and reviewing Callaway's new Rogue driver (Ep. 66)

March 28, 2018 23:36 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

Host Kyle Surlow reviews the actions from Bubba Watson's win at the WGC Dell Match Play Championship, then discusses fans Tiger Woods expectations for the 2018 Masters Tournament. Then, Kyle talks about his initial experience with Callaway's new Rogue driver and how it stacks up with other drivers from the past decade. This episode is sponsored by Health IQ - Visit HealthIQ.com/GolfGuide to see if you qualify for lower rates on your life insurance. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast ...

Talkin' all things Pacific Gales with Darin Bunch (Ep. 65)

March 21, 2018 17:47 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Darin Bunch is a golf travel aficionado with Golf News Net, and is part of the development team at Pacific Gales in Port Orford, Oregon. In this episode, host Kyle Surlow and Darin discuss all things related to Pacific Gales (PG), the exciting new golf course and resort on the Oregon coast that is still in the developmental stages, but is set to break ground within the next year. Just 45 south of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Pacific Gales aims to be the next great American seaside links, and...

Bandon Dunes pillow talk and the joys of hickory golf clubs with Darin Bunch, plus Tiger talk (Ep. 64)

March 14, 2018 18:09 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Darin Bunch (@getawaysgolf) is a passionate golfer who works with Golf News Net and is involved with the upcoming Pacific Gales Golf Course project in Port Orford, Oregon. In this episode, host Kyle Surlow talks about Tiger Woods' performance at the Valspar Championship and its affect on the golf world and the USGA's rules changes. Then, Kyle and Darin discuss their love of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and Darin's expertise in the world of hickory golf clubs. This episode is sponsored by Hea...

Andy Johnson of The Fried Egg on the state of golf course development, Northwood, the 2018 Tiger Woods experience and more (Ep. 63)

March 07, 2018 19:04 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

Andy Johnson (@the_fried_egg) is the founder of The Fried Egg, where he covers professional and amateur golf as well as golf course architecture and development. In this episode, host Kyle Surlow and Andy discuss Andy's recent trip to Northwood Golf Club in Monte Rio, CA with friend Zac Blair, the state of golf course development in the United States, focusing on Boca National in Boca Raton, Florida and the Jackson Park golf project in Chicago, which is set to be designed by Tiger Woods. ...

Andy Johnson of The Fried Egg on pros vs. amateurs, favorite sportswriters, Bay Area golf and more (Ep. 62)

February 28, 2018 05:53 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Andy Johnson (@the_fried_egg) is the founder of The Fried Egg, where he covers professional and amateur golf as well as golf course architecture. Andy and host Kyle Surlow discuss Andy's past year as the Fried Egg has grown, writing versus podcasting, how club champions stack up against tour pros, both of their favorite sports writers, the Chicago Bulls, and Andy's recent golf trip to the San Francisco Bay Area.   Read and listen to Andy's work on The Fried Egg here: http://www.friede...

Big Squaw Valley Invitational recap, a return to golf's roots (Ep. 61)

February 21, 2018 20:47 - 16 minutes - 7.73 MB

This past weekend, host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) participated in the 48th Annual Big Squaw Valley Invitational in Lake County, California, where golf returns to its most basic form. No green grass, no manicured playing conditions, PVC pipes for flagsticks and just two clubs allowed per person, the Squaw Valley Invitational is a golfing experience that allows every player to focus on what's most important on the golf course, fun and camaraderie among playing partners. This episode of the Golf...

Architect Brett Hochstein on building bunkers and low maintenance courses, Pebble Beach Pro Am recap and a Genesis Open/Tiger Woods preview (Ep. 60)

February 14, 2018 21:45 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MB

Up-and-coming golf course architect Brett Hochstein (@hochsteindesign) joins host Kyle Surlow to discuss how to build a low-maintenance golf course, the benefits of links golf and what goes in to building a bunker. Before that, Kyle recounts Ted Potter's victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and looks ahead to this weekend's Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, CA, including Tiger Woods being paired with Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas for the first two rounds, Europe's s...

Golf course designer Brett Hochstein on building golf courses and finding work as a young architect. Plus thoughts on the WM Open and preparing for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Ep. 59)

February 07, 2018 21:06 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MB

Up-and-coming golf course designer Brett Hochstein (@hochsteindesign) joins host Kyle Surlow to discuss his background as a golf course designer, how he learned how to operate a bulldozer and excavator, being named one of Matt Ginella's best young architects, and the challenges of breaking through in the golf design industry. Before the interview with Brett Hochstein, Kyle shares some observations on the debauchery-filled Waste Management Open in Scottsdale, Arizona, and looks ahead to the...

Golf Broadcaster Power Rankings w/ Chris Derr, Callaway and Titleist beef, and Farmers Insurance Open Recap (Ep.58)

January 31, 2018 20:11 - 52 minutes - 24.6 MB

Host Kyle Surlow (@golfguide_) covers what's going on in the golfing world this week, including Jason Day winning the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, reactions from Tiger Woods' 2018 PGA Tour debut, JB Holmes' slow play, looking ahead to the Waste Management Open at TPC Scottsdale, back-to-back defending champion Hideki Matsuyama's chances of repeating, a recap of the 2018 PGA Merchandise show in Orlando, Florida, and the new feud between Callaway Golf's Vice President o...

Tiger Woods 2018 season preview, Casey visits Bandon Dunes for the first time, plus some final thoughts on Aetna Springs (Ep. 57)

January 24, 2018 05:40 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by co-host Casey Edmondson as they preview Tiger Woods' 2018 season, speculating on how he will fare at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, CA. In addition, Casey shares stories from his first trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and offers some final thoughts on the closing of Aetna Springs Golf Course.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET // Use the promo code 'ggpodcast' and save 10% on all orders of $50 or more.

Cameramen on strike, more course closures, and some final thoughts on Aetna Springs with Andrew Whiting (Ep. 56)

January 17, 2018 23:06 - 42 minutes - 20 MB

Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) discusses this week's events in golf, including the Golf Channel's cameramen and television crew going on strike, leading to some less-than-ideal coverage of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Other topics on today's podcast include San Geronimo Golf Course in Marin County closing, Nick Saban buying a golf course, Callaway's new Rogue woods, Tiger Woods' odds to win The Masters and complications at Mike Keiser's new project, Coul Links, in Northern Scotland. Finally, at ...

Aetna Springs closing and looking ahead to Tiger on the West Coast swing (Ep. 55)

January 10, 2018 21:46 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MB

Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) reviews golf news from the beginning of 2018, including Tiger's upcoming appearances at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, and the Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Finally, Kyle discusses talks about Aetna Springs Golf Course in Pope Valley, California will be closing its doors.   This episode is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

Bandon Dunes recap & Tiger takeaways (Ep. 54)

December 05, 2017 21:56 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MB

Friends Kyle and Kevin recount their 2017 trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort on the Oregon Coast, then share their observations from Tiger Woods' performance at the Hero World Challenge. This episode is proudly presented by GOLF GUIDE

Winter golf gear checklist - what to pack for a cold and wet golf trip (Ep. 53)

October 26, 2017 06:00 - 44 minutes - 20.9 MB

Ahead of their annual trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, host Kyle Surlow and his buddy Brad review all the essential gear golfers need for a winter golf trip where the weather is cold and rainy. Gone is the notion that all you need is rain gear and an umbrella. They guys go over the list of gear they take to Bandon Dunes every November and December that allows them to thrive in weather filled with wind, rain and hail.   This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide Magazine.

The ultimate New York / Philadelphia golf trip, with Ben Peters (Ep. 52)

September 28, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Ben Peters is a high-level amateur golfer, caddy, and general lover of all things golf. He joins host Kyle Surlow to discuss his recent golf trip to the Northeast United States to play some of the world's best golf courses. You can follow Ben on Instagram (@thegolfhawk) to see pictures of the trip. Also follow Golf Guide on Instagram (@golfguide_) This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

Joe Shasky on the 2017 PGA Tour season, golf's next superstar and the best Bay Area munis (Ep. 51)

September 20, 2017 04:30 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Joe Shasky (@ButcherBoy415) is an avid golfer, Bay Area sports personality and co-host of The Butcher and Baruh Podcast. Joe joins host Kyle Surlow to discuss the 2017 PGA Tour season, the year's most memorable major, who will be the next generation's Tiger Woods, updating the FedEx Cup playoffs, new tournament formats they'd like to see on tour, and Joe's favorite Bay Area public golf courses.   Follow Joe Shasky on Twitter and Instagram and find his podcast, The Butcher and Baruh on ...

Chris Derr from No Gimmes on improving the FedEx Cup, becoming a PGA professional, west coast golf and podcasting (Ep. 50)

September 11, 2017 07:29 - 1 hour - 30 MB

Chris Derr (@no_gimmes) is the host of the No Gimmes Podcast and an assistant golf professional at Presidio Golf Club in San Francisco, CA. Chris and host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) discuss their round of golf at Northwood Golf Club and its relationship with its infamous neighbor, The Bohemian Grove. Then they discuss how to improve the FedEx Cup Playoffs, caddying on the Latin American Tour, the process of becoming a Class A PGA Professional, experiences in podcasting and the 2017 Walker Cup ...

Looking back at 2017's major championships (Ep. 49)

August 30, 2017 05:19 - 54 minutes - 25.5 MB

Hosts Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) and Casey Edmondson recap the major championships of 2017. Working their way backwards, they look back at Justin Thomas' victory at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and what to expect from JT going forward. Then they recount Jordan Spieth's epic 13th hole at Royal Birkdale at the Open Championship, and share some thoughts on his famous "Go Get That" eagle putt. Then they look back at Sergio Garcia's win at the Masters and Brooks Koepka's win at the U.S. Open...

Rob Lang of Indi Golf on club manufacturing and USGA equipment limits (Ep. 48)

August 23, 2017 20:35 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

Rob Lang is the General Manager and co-founder of Indi Golf Clubs, a new golf club manufacturer based in Southern California that specializes in making maximum performance wedges. Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) and Rob discuss the founding of Indi Golf and how the USGA's rules regarding equipment affect amateur golfer's enjoyment of the game and it's effects on manufacturers.   This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net and Golf Guide Magazine.

Jordan Spieth wins The Open in spectacular fashion and Matt Kuchar Superfan Mark Mendoza (Ep. 47)

July 25, 2017 23:18 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) talks about Jordan Spieth's spectacular win at The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, then discusses what it means for runner-up Matt Kuchar with lifelong Kuch superfan Mark Mendoza. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide Magazine

Phil and Bones split, U.S. Open takeaways and looking ahead to The Open at Royal Birkdale (Ep. 46)

June 27, 2017 07:12 - 56 minutes - 26.3 MB

Hosts Kyle (@ksurlow) and Casey look back at the 2017 U.S. Open and reflect on whether the tournament should be contested at Erin Hills again. Then the guys discuss Phil Mickelson and Jim "Bones" Mackay's sudden breakup, and look ahead to The Open Championship, which will be contested at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. This episode is proudly presented by GolfGuide.Net and Seamus Golf Follow Golf Guide on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

U.S. Open Preview, Gary Player roasts RTJ2 and some thoughts on Tiger

June 14, 2017 06:35 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MB

Hosts Kyle and Casey preview the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Hartford, Wisconsin. They preview what to look for this weekend from the first-time major venue and some players to keep an eye on this weekend. Afterwards, they discuss the benefits of camping out at a major championship, Gary Player's recent evisceration of Robert Trent Jones Jr. (in response to a recent interview Jones did with Golf Digest). Finally, both hosts offer some thoughts about Tiger Woods' recent life struggles. ...

North Bay golf courses for sale, the state of caddying, and Nemesis golf holes (Ep. 44)

May 23, 2017 04:01 - 1 hour - 29.1 MB

Hosts Kyle and Casey cover a variety of golf-related topics that center around golf in the North Bay Area, and the rest of Northern California. They discuss the state of caddying in America in 2017 and where the profession might be going. Both Adobe Creek Golf Club (currently closed) in Petaluma and Aetna Springs Golf Course in Pope Valley are for sale, and the hosts speculate on what might become of both courses after ownership changes hands.  Finally, in response to Rick Vacek's recent art...

Golf Course Architect Jay Blasi (Ep. 43)

May 10, 2017 04:01 - 1 hour - 36.7 MB

Jay Blasi is a golf course architect, whose prominent West Coast work includes Chambers Bay, host of the 2015 U.S. Open, where he was a key figure in Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s design team. Jay also recently completed a complete renovation of Santa Ana Country Club in Irvine, CA, and is now consulting with the San Francisco Public Golf Alliance for their restoration of Sharp Park Golf Course.   This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide and Seamus Golf

Alternative Tournament Format Ideas (Ep. 42)

April 28, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Kyle brings on his buddy Kev to talk about alternative tournament formats in the wake of the Zurich Classic in New Orleans switching to a 2-man team format. They discuss how much they enjoy playing in tournaments that utilize rules like chapman, stableford, moneyball, alternate shot and more, and which ones they'd like to see added to the PGA Tour schedule.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Seamus Golf

Ep. 41: Talkin' Bay Area golf

April 20, 2017 18:17 - 1 hour - 34.7 MB

Kyle talks to his buddy Ben, who is an avid amateur golfer, caddy and lover of golf course architecture. You can follow him on instagram @thegolfhawk. On this episode, Kyle and Ben talk about their love of Bay Area golf, and discuss topics all over the golf spectrum, including their favorite tracks in Sonoma County, the best private clubs on the San Francisco peninsula, playing golf with Tom Doak, the perfect hickory golf championship and much more.   This episode is proudly presented ...

Ep. 40: Looking back at the 2017 Masters

April 14, 2017 16:37 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

The 2017 Masters Tournament has come and gone, and hosts Kyle and Casey share their thoughts on Sergio Garcia and his stunning victory at Augusta National Golf Club, as well as whether or not Justin Rose 'lost' the tournament, why Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler were so awful on Sunday's final round, and Jim Nantz's spectacular performance in Butler Cabin.   This episode is sponsored by Seamus Golf - use the promo code 'GolfGuide15' and save 15% on all purchases at SeamusGolf.com for Apr...

Ep. 39: 2017 Masters Preview

April 06, 2017 03:22 - 48 minutes - 22.7 MB

Hosts Casey and Kyle give their predictions for the 2017 Masters and what they expect to see at the annual tournament contested at Augusta National Golf Club. Topics include the news that Dustin Johnson has fallen down a flight of stairs on the eve of the first round, each of their ideal Masters outcomes, how Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy will fare and whether a first time participant has a shot at winning. For the final 2 minutes of the podcast, both hosts touch on the Lexi Thompson ru...

Ep. 38: 2017 Masters storylines to follow

March 28, 2017 04:30 - 41 minutes - 19.4 MB

Hosts Casey and Kyle discuss the main storylines they'll be following for the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Stories they'll be following include; Jordan Spieth's return to Augusta after his historic 2016 collapse, Dustin Johnson heading into the tournament as the overwhelming favorite, Rory McIlroy attempting to complete the career grand slam, and much more.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine.

Ep. 37: Costco sues Titleist! The K-Sig golf ball saga continues

March 22, 2017 06:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MB

Attorney and Golf Guide Podcast co-host Casey sits down with Kyle to discuss the recent suit filed against Acushnet (parent company of Titleist) by Costco and what the legal implications are for both sides. Costco has asked for a declaratory judgment in response to a letter it received from Acushent, asserting that Costco infringed on 11 of its patents and engaged in false advertising based on the Kirkland Signature guarantee that its products meet or exceed the quality of leading national...

Ep. 36: Saving Sharp Park with Bo Links

March 17, 2017 07:02 - 1 hour - 28.5 MB

Bo Links is the co-founder of the San Francisco Public Golf Alliance. Bo and his colleague Richard Harris founded the San Francisco Public Golf Alliance to protect public golf in San Francisco, and for the past 10 years, they have been leading the fight to keep Sharp Park Golf Course open, despite efforts from various environmental groups to close the seaside links. Sharp Park was designed in 1932 by Alister MacKenzie, and at one time was labeled "The poor man's Cypress Point." Bo has be...

Ep. 35: Big changes to the Rules of Golf (Part 2)

March 09, 2017 11:00 - 54 minutes - 25.3 MB

Hosts Kyle and Casey continue to give their thoughts and reactions to the proposed rules changes announced last week by the USGA and R&A. In this episode, the hosts cover the divisive and most substantial rule change, which revolves around leaving the flagstick in the hole whilst putting. Other rules topics in this episode include player behavior, pace of play an more.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

Ep. 34: Big changes to the Rules of Golf (Part 1)

March 08, 2017 22:06 - 47 minutes - 22.1 MB

Hosts Kyle and Casey give their thoughts and reactions to the proposed rules changes announced last week by the USGA and R&A. In part 1 of 2, new rule propositions discussed include those that relate to the ball being at rest and in motion, taking relief, repairing spike marks on the putting surface and more.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

Ep. 33: Breaking Eighty's Top 100 Courses

February 15, 2017 16:58 - 1 hour - 36.2 MB

Sean Ogle is the founder of Breaking Eighty. On this episode, Sean discusses how he founded Breaking Eighty, the joys of golf course photography, Scottish golf vacations, and his goal to play the world's best golf courses. For the final half of the episode, our host and Sean discuss Breaking Eighty's recent article where he ranks the 100 best courses that he's played over the past couple years, specifically those on the West Coast.   This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly ...

Ep. 32: The Fried Egg's Andy Johnson

February 07, 2017 04:41 - 1 hour - 32.7 MB

Andy Johnson is the founder and editor of The Fried Egg, where he covers amateur and professional golf, as well as golf course architecture and design. In this episode, Andy discusses his article 'A Systematic Problem' where he aims to identify the flaws in Golf Digest's List of the Top 100 golf courses. Along the way, he and host Kyle dive into a variety of golf-related topics, including how Andy founded The Fried Egg, Golf Digest vs. Golfweek's rating systems and more.   This episode...

Ep. 31: Tiger's return and the death of the K-Sig golf ball

January 26, 2017 08:21 - 1 hour - 32.6 MB

Hosts Casey and Kyle discuss the death of the Kirkland Signature golf ball, how Costco's foray into the golf ball business will affect the industry going forward, whether or not Costco will ever make a comparable ball again, and MyGolfSpy's coverage of the whole ordeal. For the final 50 minutes of the show, the hosts talk about the long awaited return of Tiger Woods, his decision to sign with Taylor Made, his odds at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, and prop bets worth wagering ...

Ep. 30: Maintenance Meeting #1

January 23, 2017 17:25 - 56 minutes - 26.5 MB

Our host sits down with buddies Mike and Mark to talk about Mark's wild times in college and what goes on behind the scenes of a maintenance staff at one of the nation's top golf clubs.   This episode is presented by GolfGuide.net and Golf Guide Magazine

Ep. 29: The year in review - 2016

December 20, 2016 08:36 - 49 minutes - 46 MB

Looking back at all that happened in the world of golf in 2016. The hosts review their favorite memories from 2016, including their favorite major and best individual moments. Then they touch on some of year's lowlights and decide what'd they'd most like to forget. Finally, they look ahead to 2017, and hope for great things from Tiger Woods.   This episode is presented by The Store at GOLFGUIDE.NET

Ep. 28: Tiger is back

December 02, 2016 14:52 - 25 minutes - 24 MB

The most dominant golfer of the 21st century returns to the PGA Tour this weekend after a 16 month hiatus. Hosts Casey and Kyle discuss Tiger Woods' first-round performance at the Hero World Challenge and pontificate on what Tiger's golf future holds.   This episode is proudly presented by GolfGuide.Net - the best place to save on greens fees to golf courses in California, Nevada and Oregon.

Ep. 27: Sonoma County's Best Public Courses 2016

November 09, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

Sonoma County isn't just home to tremendous wine and microbreweries, but also plays host to a plethora of great public golf courses. Host Kyle and guests Brad Q. and Mark break down Golf Guide's list of Sonoma County's 10 best public golf courses.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET - The best place to save up to 70% on greens fees to golf courses in California, Nevada and Oregon.

Ep. 26: Bandon Dunes - America's greatest golf destination

October 26, 2016 21:16 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Step aside Disneyland, there's a new 'happiest place on earth'.  Host Kyle and his buddy Brad explain why Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is Golf Guide's favorite vacation destination in America, golf or otherwise, and divulge how to maximize the fun on your next Bandon trip.  Kyle goes over his article on how to visit Bandon Dunes on a shoestring budget, along with the advantages and disadvantages of visiting the resort at each time of year.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NE...

Ep. 25: Safeway Open Recap

October 23, 2016 07:10 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

Kyle talks with fellow golf enthusiast Brad Q. about how things shaked out at the PGA Tour's Safeway Open at Silverado last weekend.  Brad spent Sunday in Napa watching the action unfold and to follow his all-time favorite player Phil Mickelson.   This episode is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

Ep. 24: A new course at Bandon Dunes and Tiger drops out of the Safeway Open

October 13, 2016 04:17 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Tiger Woods gave Bay Area golf fans a few days notice that he wound be missing the Safeway Open at Silverado Resort, citing that his game was not where he wanted it to be for his PGA Tour return.  Host Kyle and his longtime golf buddy Kev talk about what it means for Tiger to delay his PGA Tour comeback, and how golf fans should feel about his decision to postpone his comeback until he feels confident in his game. In addition, a recent report from The Golf Channel's Matt Ginella informs us...

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