Golf in the Northwest
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin Jason ‘Swag” Swygard and award-winning professional Harold Bluestein
each Saturday for the most comprehensive look at the world of golf. From the
latest tips and equipment to improve your game, to the latest leaderboards
and the business of golf, Golf in the Northwest is an action-packed hour
about everything golf!
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Episodes
Golf In The Northwest_4.20.2024
April 20, 2024 16:29 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBWe recap The Masters, Nelly goes for 5 in a row. Chad Fribley of Persimmon Country Club hops on the horn to provide tips and tricks for you weekend out on the course. NW Field Staff Representative for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, David Phipps, joins the show to preview Rounds 4 Research going live this week.
David Phipps_4.20.2024
April 20, 2024 16:29 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBNW Field Staff Representative for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, David Phipps, joins the show to preview Rounds 4 Research going live this week.
Chad Fribley_4.20.2024
April 20, 2024 15:34 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBChad Fribley of Persimmon Country Club hops on the horn to provide tips and tricks for you weekend out on the course. Perhaps some help with the short game?
Golf In The Northwest_4.13.2024
April 13, 2024 16:27 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIt’s the annual Masters Edition of Golf in the Northwest. Following Tiger’s progress and how Scotty Scheffler plans on winning this tournament with a baby on the way. Director of Player Development for Colwood Golf Center, Jake Bader joins us to discuss qualifying for Drive, Chip & Putt and more.
Jake Bader_4.13.2024
April 13, 2024 15:49 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBDirector of Player Development for Colwood Golf Center, Jake Bader joins us to discuss qualifying for Drive, Chip & Putt and more.
Pat McCabe_4.6.2024
April 06, 2024 18:35 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBTournament Director of The American Express, Pat McCabe, joins Swag in studio.
Golf In The Northwest_4.6.2024
April 06, 2024 18:33 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBAn ambitious hour for Golf in the NW. Augusta's run starts leading up to The Masters, Match Play for the LPGA...And Tournament Director of The American Express, Pat McCabe, joins Swag in studio.
Golf in the Northwest 3-30-24
March 30, 2024 16:05 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWould you be willing to give up your golf course for an MLB baseball field? Could Scottie have a season like Tiger in 2000. A mixed team golf event could be coming to the Olympics in 2028. Could this be a good way to build future golf stars?
Can Scottie match Tiger's 2000 year
March 30, 2024 16:03 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBScottie is on a historic pace. Can he have a special year like Tiger in 2000?
Golf in the Northwest 3-16-24
March 16, 2024 16:53 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIt's the first episode of the year! Swag goes Inside The Ropes and checks in on the Players Championship leaderboard. Wyndham Clark has been on fire the last 10 months! Jay Monahan gave his state of the tour press conference. Will Wyndham Clark win the Players this weekend?
Business of Golf
March 16, 2024 16:42 - 11 minutes - 11 MBPGA Commissioner Jay Monahan gave his state of the tour press conference from the Players Championship and broke down the future of the PGA Tour.
Golf in the Northwest_8.12.2023
August 12, 2023 18:13 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIt's the final episode of the year. Swag looks back on an illustrious period of golf which made this season one to remember. Mark Ganz, Chairman of the Tournament Golf Foundation, gets us ready as the LPGA is just a few weeks out of playing at Columbia Edgewater. CEO of the Oregon Golf Association, Rick Rangel, reflects on his first year on the job and what initiatives the organization is taking heading into next season.
Rick Rangel_8.12.2023
August 12, 2023 15:55 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBCEO of the Oregon Golf Association, Rick Rangel, reflects on his first year on the job and what initiatives the organization is taking heading into next season.
Mark Ganz_8.12.2023
August 12, 2023 15:39 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBMark Ganz, Chairman of the Tournament Golf Foundation, gets us ready as the LPGA is just a few weeks out of playing at Columbia Edgewater.
Golf in the Northwest 8-5-23
August 05, 2023 17:41 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBThe show starts with Inside the Ropes. Swag breaks down the 2024 PGA schedule. Director of Golf at Columbia Edgewater CC Bryan Tunstill and Course Superintendent Jim Myers join the show to preview the LPGA's Portland Classic.
Bryan Tunstill and Jim Meyers interview 8.5.23
August 05, 2023 15:54 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBDirector of Golf at Columbia Edgewater CC Bryan Tunstill and Course Superintendent Jim Myers join the show to breakdown the upcoming LPGA Portland Classic.
Golf In The Northwest_7.29.2023
July 29, 2023 16:43 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBWe’re in the dog days of summer talking about Hawaiian vacations and celebrity birthdays. Also – A look at leaderboards! Hearing from Brian Harman after his big win at The Open. A cheating scandal rocks the Canadian League.
Golf In The Northwest_7.22.2023
July 22, 2023 17:20 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIt’s British Open Week, and we’re breaking down early returns from the first few rounds. Can Brian Harman hang on and win his first major? The big names are making their moves, with Jon Rahm gunning for the top spot. Executive Director at Oregon Chapter PGA, Dominic Marconi, details the state of link style courses in the Northwest and what to expect in the next year. Swag’s thoughts on the LIV & PGA merger.
Dominic Marconi_7.22.2023
July 22, 2023 15:50 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBExecutive Director at Oregon Chapter PGA, Dominic Marconi, details the state of link style courses in the Northwest and what to expect in the next year.
Golf In The Northwest_7.15.2023
July 15, 2023 16:50 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBSwag is live from Tetherow Luxury Golf Resort out in Bend to enjoy the sights and sounds of their award-winning 18-hole golf course and other schweet amenities. Tetherow's Director of Golf, Hunter Hidalgo, hops on to describe the unique structure and play of of their award-winning 18-hole golf course. Sales and Events Manager at Tetherow, Jen Geers, details the incredible event lifestyle and what other activities you can get into visiting the resort.
Jennifer Geers_7.15.2023
July 15, 2023 16:20 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBSales and Events Manager at Tetherow, Jen Geers, details the incredible event lifestyle and what other activities you can get into visiting the resort.
Hunter Hidalgo_7.15.2023
July 15, 2023 15:35 - 15 minutes - 14 MBTetherow's Director of Golf, Hunter Hidalgo, hops on to describe the unique structure and play of of their award-winning 18-hole golf course.
Golf In The Northwest_7.8.2023
July 08, 2023 16:44 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWomen’s US Open is this weekend! Sports Illustrated Golf writer Gabby Herzig joins the show to preview the Women's US Open, and which story lines to follow this weekend. PGA Instructor at Stone Creek Golf Club, Bruce Stewart, speaks of his time at Pebble Beach this past week, providing swing instruction to the pros!
Gabby Herzig_7.8.2023
July 08, 2023 16:05 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBSports Illustrated Golf writer Gabby Herzig joins the show to preview the Women's US Open, and which story lines to follow this weekend.
Bruce Stewart _7.8.2023
July 08, 2023 15:45 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBPGA Instructor at Stone Creek Golf Club, Bruce Stewart, speaks of his time at Pebble Beach this past week, providing swing instruction to the pros!
Golf In The Northwest_7.1.2023
July 01, 2023 16:16 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWomen’s US Open is on the horizon, as we provide a preview. Nick Bonander, PGA Director of Golf at Bandon Dunes Resort, talking about the new Par 3 course and special events at the course.
Nick Bonander_7.1.2023
July 01, 2023 16:16 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBNick Bonander, PGA Director of Golf at Bandon Dunes Resort, talking about the new Par 3 course and special events at the course.
Golf In The Northwest_6.24.2023
June 24, 2023 18:20 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBBreaking down the big US Open win for local kid, Wyndham Clark. Also – Ricky folded and Rory couldn’t live up to the hype, again! The Head Golf Pro at Tokatee Golf Club, Kennedy Swann, shares national title stories and how more women are getting into the PGA instruction ranks.
Kennedy Swann_6.24.2023
June 24, 2023 15:52 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBBreaking down the big US Open win for local kid, Wyndham Clark. Also – Ricky folded and Rory couldn’t live up to the hype, again! The Head Golf Pro at Tokatee Golf Club, Kennedy Swann, shares national title stories and how more women are getting into the PGA instruction ranks.
Golf In The Northwest_6.17.2023
June 17, 2023 16:53 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBUS Open talk is all the rage on this edition of Golf in The Northwest. Can Ricky hold his water? Will Rory make a late push? John Kawasoe, Director of Golf at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, hops on the line to break down the pressure these golfers face at the US Open at LACC.
John Kawasoe_6.17.2023
June 17, 2023 15:51 - 14 minutes - 13 MBUS Open talk is all the rage on this edition of Golf in The Northwest. Can Ricky hold his water? Will Rory make a late push? John Kawasoe, Director of Golf at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, hops on the line to break down the pressure these golfers face at the US Open at LACC.
Golf In The Northwest_6.10.2023
June 10, 2023 16:56 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBSwag is on location at Forest Hills Golf Course breaking down the biggest merger in golf history. Golf pro at Forest Hills Golf Course, Joey Davis is on location with Swag talking about the history of this course and what to expect this summer. Hunter Wescott, PGA Associate, from NW Golf Guys joins Swag on the course and talks his recent wins.
Hunter Wescott_6.10.2023
June 10, 2023 16:56 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBGolf pro at Forest Hills Golf Course, Joey Davis is on location with Swag talking about the history of this course and what to expect this summer.
Joey Davis_6.10.2023
June 10, 2023 16:56 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBHunter Wescott, PGA Associate, from NW Golf Guys joins Swag on the course and talks his recent wins.
Golf In The Northwest_6.3.2023
June 03, 2023 16:59 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBTaking a look at The Memorial Tournament, and how the top ranking is at hand for many players. We also hear from Jack Nicklaus, Rory and Ricky Fowler. Head PGA Professional at Rock Creek Country Club, Craig Crandall, joins the show to discuss bunker play and how to improve. He's also playing a 100-hole marathon for charity!
Craig Crandall_6.3.2023
June 03, 2023 16:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBHead PGA Professional at Rock Creek Country Club, Craig Crandall, joins the show to discuss bunker play and how to improve. He's also playing a 100-hole marathon for charity!
Golf In The Northwest_5.27.2023
May 27, 2023 16:50 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBReviewing over the biggest stories from the PGA Championship, including Brooks’ big win and the Michael Block sensation. Director of Player Development at Awbrey Glen Golf Club, Tim Fraley, hops on the line to provide the Club Pro perspective, and how their dedication makes golf an amazing game.
Tim Fraley_5.27.2023
May 27, 2023 15:56 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBDirector of Player Development at Awbrey Glen Golf Club, Tim Fraley, hops on the line to provide the Club Pro perspective, and how their dedication makes golf an amazing game.
Golf In The Northwest_5.20.2023
May 20, 2023 18:27 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBTaking a look at the Latest from the PGA Championship. Executive Director at Oregon Chapter PGA, Dominic Marconi, joins the show to celebrate the PNW Club Pros who are battling at the PGA Championship. Editor of Cascade Golfer, Tony Dear joins the show to dig deep into course architecture and provide insight into the Donald Ross society.
Tony Dear_5.20.2023
May 20, 2023 18:06 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBEditor of Cascade Golfer, Tony Dear joins the show to dig deep into course architecture and provide insight into the Donald Ross society.
Dominic Marconi_5.20.2023
May 20, 2023 15:32 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBExecutive Director at Oregon Chapter PGA, Dominic Marconi, joins the show to celebrate the PNW Club Pros who are battling at the PGA Championship.
Golf In The Northwest 5-13-23
May 13, 2023 17:08 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBThe show starts with Swag goin Inside The Ropes to breakdown this week's golf action. Then, we look ahead at next week's PGA Championship. OSU Women's Head Golf Coach Dawn Shockley joins the show to talk about her team making the NCAA Championships. The show ends with Jared Lambert joining the show to talk about winning the Oregon Chapter PGA Championship.
Jared Lambert, Head Golf Professional at the Astoria Golf and Country Club, interview
May 13, 2023 16:22 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBJared Lambert, Head Golf Professional at the Astoria Golf and Country Club, joins the show to talk about his OPGA Chapter Championship.
Interview with Dawn Shockley OSU Women's Head Golf Coach
May 13, 2023 15:52 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBDawn Shockley, OSU Women's Head Golf Coach, joins the show to talk about the team making it to the NCAA Women's Championship.
Golf In The Northwest 5-6-23
May 06, 2023 16:38 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThe show starts with Swag going Inside the Ropes. Then Bob Harig, SI golf writer, joins the show to talk about the PGA elevated events and PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's recent meeting with the media. Oregon and OSU's men's golf teams are headed to NCAA Regionals! The show ends with Patrick Oropallo, of the PGA Jr Leagues, joining Swag to talk about the PGA Jr Leagues and how parents can sign their kids up to play.
Patrick Oropallo of PGA Jr Leagues Interview
May 06, 2023 16:05 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MBPatrick Oropallo, of the PGA Jr Leagues, joins the show to talk about the PGA Jr Leagues and how parents can sign their kids up to play.
Bob Harig SI Golf Writer Interview
May 06, 2023 15:46 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBBob Harig, SI golf writer, joins the show to talk about the new PGA Tour elevated events and to talk about PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's most recent meeting with the media.
Golf In The Northwest_4.29.2023
April 29, 2023 16:51 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBAssistant Club Pro at Shadow Hills Country Club, Colin Inglis, who will compete against 312 other golfers for a chance at the PGA Championship. Northwest regional representative for the GCSAA, David Phipps, jumps on the line to talk how course superintendents are getting the greens ready this season
David Phipps _4.29.2023
April 29, 2023 16:39 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBNorthwest regional representative for the GCSAA, David Phipps, jumps on the line to talk how course superintendents are getting the greens ready this season
Colin Inglis_4.29.2023
April 29, 2023 15:32 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBAssistant Club Pro at Shadow Hills Country Club, Colin Inglis, who will compete against 312 other golfers for a chance at the PGA Championship.