Nice Grass Nice People
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsGolf 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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Ep. 23: East Bay's best private clubs for 20 and 30-somethings
September 21, 2016 15:45 - 47 minutes - 22.2 MBA look at the private golf clubs in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, specifically those that are making an extended effort to reach out to potential members under the age of 40. This episode of the podcast is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET
Ep. 22: Tiger Woods is coming to Napa!
September 14, 2016 16:39 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBAfter a year-plus hiatus, the greatest player of our generation, Tiger Woods, is planning on returning to the PGA Tour at next month's Safeway Open at Silverado Resort in Napa. The hosts dive into what they're most excited about regarding Tiger's return, share their thoughts on the golf course at Silverado, and ponder what questions they'll ask Tiger and Phil Mickelson when they set foot in the tournament's media tent. Along the way, the hosts also talk FedEx Cup and why they couldn't ca...
Ep. 21: The North Bay Area's best private clubs for young professionals
September 09, 2016 03:13 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode of the Golf Guide Podcast, host Kyle takes a look at all the private golf clubs in Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties, and identifies which ones offer the best deal for prospective members under the age of 40. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET.
Ep. 20: Sean Ogle from Breaking Eighty
August 23, 2016 15:14 - 59 minutes - 94.3 MBSean Ogle is an entrepreneur and passionate golfer who is on a quest to play the world's 100 best golf courses. Sean is the founder of BreakingEighty.com, where he shares stories from his world-wide golf travels. In this episode of the Golf Guide Podcast, Kyle and Sean dive deep into Sean's professional background and how he was able to craft a lifestyle that allows him to play golf all over the world. Then they discuss various publication's Top 100 lists, specifically what the difference...
Ep. 19: Olympic golf is surprisingly great
August 16, 2016 16:04 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWith the men's tournament in the books, Golf Guide's hosts riff on how much they surprisingly enjoyed golf's return to the Olympics. They dive in to what it will look like to see the men and women play the same golf course in back-to-back weeks, Justin Rose's wonderfully entertaining victory over Henrik Stenson, Matt Kuchar fittingly winning bronze and what Olympic golf will look like in the games ahead and what will need to happen for the game to survive in the Olympiad. Before the podc...
Ep. 18: Nike pulls out its equipment & Tour Talk
August 09, 2016 08:07 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBGolf Guide Podcast hosts Casey and Kyle review and recap some of the events from the 98th PGA Championship, react to Jimmy Walker's win and try to figure out why nobody seemed to care about the year's fourth major. Next, the hosts discuss the greatness of Stephan Jaeger and Jim Furyk and what it means to have multiple players shoot 58. Stephen Jaeger shot his on the Web.com Tour's Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrae while Jim Furyk fired a 58 during the final round of the Traveler's Champi...
Ep. 17: PGA Championship Preview
July 26, 2016 17:11 - 47 minutes - 44.5 MBHosts Casey and Kyle preview this weekend's 98th PGA Championship, which will be contested at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. To understand what will happen in 2016's tournament, the hosts look back at Baltusrol's championship history and remember Phil Mickelson's memorable win back in 2005. After discussing the merits of Baltusrol as a major championship venue, they touch on the impact of no Tiger Woods in yet another major and how that has affected the professional golf ...
Ep. 16: Open Championship Recap
July 19, 2016 04:56 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBGolf Guide hosts Casey and Kyle review the weekend's happenings from the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon, where Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson provided golf fans with one of the greatest duels in major championship history. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET, where you can save 20-70% on greens fees at golf courses in California, Nevada and Oregon. Golf Guide helps you find the golf you need.
Ep. 15: Open Championship Preview
July 13, 2016 14:51 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBIt's Open Championship week at Royal Troon! Hosts Casey and Kyle break down everything they're looking forward to at golf's third major championship of 2016. Before diving into the British Open preview, the hosts share their thoughts on last weekend's US Women's Open at CordeValle Resort, and how the USGA handled yet another rules fiasco. Then the world of Pokémon GO somehow enters the podcast, and each of the hosts inquire as to what this new augmented reality sensation is all about. ...
Ep. 14: Pondering golf's most random questions
June 27, 2016 19:28 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MBInspired by Rick Vacek's article on golfguide.NET from a couple weeks ago, hosts Casey and Kyle decide to ask and answer some of the strangest, most random questions facing golfers today. Will Jordan Spieth bald before he turns 30? What's the best U.S. Open venue? Why do you always seem the flush the golf ball when you're trying to hit it easy? How are you supposed to handle a hole in one? Hear their answers and more on this episode of the Golf Guide Podcast. This episode...
Ep. 13: U.S. Open Recap
June 21, 2016 14:47 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBIn what became a somewhat surly review of America's National Championship, the hosts obviously spend some time criticizing the USGA and its handling of the rules of golf. Then they discuss Dustin Johnson's killer performance, players not named DJ that they enjoyed watching over the weekend, Fox's television coverage, how Oakmont Country Club played and whether it qualifies as a truly 'memorable' championship venue. And of course, some thoughts are offered on Holly Sonders and Paulina Gretzk...
Ep. 12: U.S. Open Preview
June 13, 2016 15:07 - 49 minutes - 23.1 MBThis weekend (June 16-19), the United States Open will take place at Oakmont Country Club, which many experts argue is the toughest test in golf. The Golf Guide hosts look ahead to see how the pros will handle the challenge of playing one of golf's toughest courses. They briefly preview the golf course then dive into odds and make their predictions for who they think will win, and who they WANT to win. Our National Championship is here! The episode is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET. Vi...
Ep. 11: One Month Later - Looking back at Spieth's Masters collapse
May 13, 2016 18:21 - 44 minutes - 20.9 MBFour weeks later, hosts Casey and Kyle have finally had some time to reflect on what they witnessed at the 2016 Masters. They discuss the merits of Danny Willett as a major champion, Jordan Spieth's thought process on the 12th hole at Augusta, and how it will affect the 2016 PGA Tour going forward. Staying on the pro game, the guys then briefly delve into the shirtless golf escapade taken by Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Smylie Kaufman and Justin Thomas and finish off the podcast by d...
Ep. 10: Masters Gambling Preview
April 05, 2016 05:43 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBHosts Casey and Kyle go in-depth and spend 86 quality minutes discussing all the bets worth making at the 2016 Masters Tournament. Casey discusses his strategy for daily fantasy play from Draft Kings at Augusta National Golf Club this weekend. Then, both hosts take a look at the money lines for every participant in this year's Masters Tournament and decide what bets stand to make the most money. Before its all said and done, both hosts pick who they think will take home the green jacket i...
Ep. 9: Masters odds & 5 California 'bucket list' courses
March 23, 2016 05:47 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBCatching up after 10 days away from GolfGuide headquarters, hosts Casey and Kyle recount the past couple weeks of action on the PGA Tour, including the Valspar Championship and the Bay Hill Invitational. Then the hosts delve into the most recent Masters analysis from Alan Shipnuck, and update their own Masters betting odds. Finally, both hosts put together a list of the 5 courses in California they'd most like to play that they haven't already. This episode is presented by GolfGuide. ...
Ep. 8: What is the best tournament format for the Pros?
March 10, 2016 09:10 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBThe hosts recap the WGC-Cadillac at Doral from last weekend and try to figure out why Rory couldn't close on Sunday. Then they discuss the reported changes that may be taking place on the 13th hole at Augusta National Golf Club. Then Kyle asks Casey what his perfect tournament would look like if he were calling the shots on the PGA Tour. Finally, the guys look ahead to watching Lydia Ko at the upcoming Swinging Skirts tournament at Lake Merced next month. This podcast is presented by ...
Ep. 7: Honda Classic & Super Tuesday Recap
March 04, 2016 06:41 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBThe guys recount Adam Scott's one-shot victory at the Honda Classic and try to figure out why Sergio Garcia can't close. Afterwards, they take their first look at The Masters odds with the tournament just one month away. Finally, Kyle and Casey go off the rails and try to make sense of America's political landscape by discussing what the results from Super Tuesday mean going forward. Every episode of the GolfGuide podcast is presented by golfguide.net. Save 30-70% off golf all over the W...
Ep. 6: PGA West Coast Swing Recap and some #golfchat
February 24, 2016 07:06 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBHosts Kyle and Casey discuss the results from last weekend's Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA and recount some of their personal highlights and lowlights from the PGA Tour's West Coast swing. Meanwhile, they profess their love for Pasatiempo, showcase their disdain for Florida golf, and touch on what may have made Hitler evil. In the second half of the podcast, the guys take it to Twitter and answer some questions from #golfchat. If you could caddy for ...
Ep. 5: Pebble Beach Pro-Am Recap & Riviera Preview
February 17, 2016 05:38 - 1 hour - 29 MBWARNING: Audio content is moderately poor due to a microphone error. After the introductory music, those that wish to listen to the entirety of the podcast are advised to turn up the volume. An exciting weekend at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am gives the GolfGuide Podcast's hosts lots of metaphorical golf meat to chew on. They also look ahead to the Northern Trust Open, played at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA. Normally, an error of this magnitude would cause this podcast to ...
Ep. 4: Dissecting Golf Digest's World Top 100 Greatest Courses List
January 26, 2016 23:45 - 2 hours - 62.6 MBThis week, Kyle and Casey delve into an array of golf topics and tangents than cover the upcoming calendar year. Recorded on January 21, 2016, the guys break down the first round of play at Abu Dabi, then try to figure out how to generate more excitement for the PGA Championship as it relates to the other three majors, including a dramatic formatting change. Then the guys delve into Golf Digest's most recent list of the Top 100 golf courses in the world, which both Kyle and Casey take exce...
Ep. 3: Spencer Riemer
January 18, 2016 23:35 - 42 minutes - 20 MBSpencer Riemer is the general manager at Cherry Island Golf Course in Elverta, CA. We discuss Sacramento's rise as a golfing destination, the in's and out's of his golf course, a superintendents vital role in the golf industry, life as a golf course general manager, and why golf courses often don't play the way they look. *** This podcast is presented by Golfguide.net, the premier West Coast golf directory and home of some of the best greens fee deals in California, Nevada and Oregon. Go...
Ep. 2: The makings of a bad golf hole
January 18, 2016 22:58 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBIn this episode of the Golf Guide Podcast, Kyle recounts the highlights from his recent trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (3:53) and his favorite 9-hole course Aetna Springs (30:00). Then the two hosts get into an in-depth discussion about the various features that make a golf hole bad. Inspired by Rick Vacek's article on golfguide.net, the hosts debate the worst things an architect can do when designing a golf hole. Kyle also wonders what golf scores and handicaps would look like if peopl...
Ep. 1 - What Makes a Good Golf Hole?
January 18, 2016 20:06 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBHosts Kyle Surlow and Casey Edmondson discuss an array of golf and non-golf related topics in Golf Guide's first episode. They cover Rory McIlroy's golf swing, their favorite players to watch on the PGA Tour, how amateurs would fare if they got to play golf at a course set up for the pros and what makes a golf hole truly great. Casey also recalls the time he visited Los Angeles Country Club and almost used a former presidents locker and ponders whether Bill Clinton smoked during his preside...