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Golf in the Northwest

256 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Join 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_4.22.2023

April 22, 2023 16:51 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

A quick look over the leaderboards. We get a full scope of the tour with Gabby Herzig of Sports Illustrated. Main story lines from The Chevron Championship. Why aren't we seeing more big American names win big? Director of instruction at Arrowhead Golf Club, Ross Kukula explains how he's using golf to help veterans

Ross Kukula _4.22.2023

April 22, 2023 16:51 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Director of instruction at Arrowhead Golf Club, Ross Kukula explains how he's using golf to help veterans

Gabby Herzig _4.22.2023

April 22, 2023 15:34 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

We get a full scope of the tour with Gabby Herzig of Sports Illustrated. Main story lines from The Chevron Championship. Why aren't we seeing more big American names win big? 

Golf In The Northwest_4.15.2023

April 15, 2023 17:07 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

We recap everything from Jon Rahm’s Masterful Masters win and the aftermath. Rory is thinking  of rest before a payday. Oregon Ducks Women’s Golf Coach, Derek Radley, joins the show shares how he’s getting his team ready for next week's Pac-12 Championships in Phoenix 🦆 Heading up North to chat with Head Golf Professional for Astoria Golf and Country Club, Jared Lambert 🏌️

Jared Lambert_4.15.2023

April 15, 2023 16:02 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MB

Heading up North to chat with Head Golf Professional for Astoria Golf and Country Club, Jared Lambert 🏌️

Derek Radley_4.15.2023

April 15, 2023 15:37 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Oregon Ducks Women’s Golf Coach, Derek Radley, joins the show shares how he’s getting his team ready for next week's Pac-12 Championships in Phoenix 🦆 

Golf In The Northwest_4.8.2023

April 08, 2023 16:26 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Swag is all Masters, all show. Taking a look at the leaderboard, Brooks making his presence known and Tiger watch. Who is Sam Bennett, and can he pull off a shocker to win this thing? Director of Instruction at Meriwether National Golf Course, Mark Keating joins GNW to discuss #Masters week and info on the Drive, Chip and Putt competition 🏌️

Mark Keating_4.8.2023

April 08, 2023 15:51 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Director of Instruction at Meriwether National Golf Course, Mark Keating joins GNW to discuss #Masters week and info on the Drive, Chip and Putt competition 🏌️ 

Golf In The Northwest_4.1.2023

April 01, 2023 18:28 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

A tour around the tour ahead of The Masters and looking at the biggest stories in Golf. Vancouver's own Alistair Docherty joins the show to update us on his progress on the Korn Ferry Tour 🏌️Aaron Wise is out of The Masters and touches the struggles of mental health in sports. Erik Peterson from Grip City Golf Podcast joins the show to update us on Golf’s growing popularity.

Alistair Docherty_4.1.2023

April 01, 2023 15:34 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Vancouver's own Alistair Docherty joins the show to update us on his progress on the Korn Ferry Tour 🏌️

Jeff Ritter Interview 3-25-23

March 25, 2023 18:53 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Jeff Ritter the Managing Director of SI Golf joins the show to discuss the business of golf and the latest news in the golf world. 

Golf in the Northwest 3-25-23

March 25, 2023 18:52 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Welcome back to the show after a long cold offseason! Swag goes inside the ropes and discusses how the early golf season has been going. Jeff Ritter the Managing Director of SI Golf joins the show to discuss the business of golf and the latest news in the golf world. The show ends with a preview what should be a very exciting golf season.

Golf In The Northwest_8.20.2022

August 20, 2022 16:45 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Last show of the year, the FedEx Cup race heats up in Delaware, LIV's lawsuit gets scheduled and the PGA Tour makes a key hire. In addition, thoughts on player of the year candidates, and some local nuggets.

Golf In The Northwest_8.13.2022

August 13, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

The PGA Tour won their first skin against the LIV Golf Series, the FedEx Cup Playoffs have begun, and the month long run of professional tours in the NW begins with the Champions Tour. Plus, Jeff Sanders of the Boise Open.

Jeff Sanders_8.13.2022

August 13, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Our good friend, Jeff Sanders, hops on the line with live updates from the Boise Open.

Golf In The Northwest_7.30.2022

July 30, 2022 16:19 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

PGA tour schedule winding down… LIV Golf continues to make more headlines and the LPGA player of the year race heats up after 4th major.

Golf In The Northwest_7.23.2022

July 23, 2022 16:49 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Two Tours playing majors this week… The PGA Tour takes a breather after the Open… LIV Golf continues to take players from other tours, but potentially landing a couple of broadcasters might be the most important pieces to its future. 

Golf In The Northwest_7.16.2022

July 16, 2022 16:41 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

The Open is underway for Round 3, and you better go low if you want to win...Tiger getting nostalgic and the LIV guys playing well at St. Andrews. 

Jeff Shain_7.16.2022

July 16, 2022 16:41 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Our friend Jeff Shain adds some perspective to The Open. What to expect this weekend and the lasting legacy of Tiger Woods.

Golf In The Northwest_7.9.2022

July 09, 2022 16:53 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Most of the golf world is across the pond gearing up for next week's Open at St. Andrew's. Is there a chance LIV and PGA can find a way to co-exist, and will an American win in Scotland.

Zach Lacey_6.18.2022

June 18, 2022 16:45 - 6 minutes - 6.45 MB

General Manager at Persimmon Country Club, Zach Lacey, details what makes Persimmon one of the best courses in the state.

Chanlee Trump_6.18.2022

June 18, 2022 15:50 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Head golf pro for Persimmon Country Club, Chanlee Trump, joins the show to provide tips and tricks as you get back to the course.

Jeff Sanders 6.11.22

June 11, 2022 18:49 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Golf in the Northwest 6.11.22

June 11, 2022 18:48 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Golf In The Northwest_6.4.2022

June 04, 2022 17:42 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

It's PGA Championship weekend, and we break it down from every angle, plus plenty of audio from the leaders. An update on the NCAA Women's Championship where the Ducks are the 2 seed. Michael Rosenberg of Sports Illustrated talks about LIV Golf finally getting the headliner it was looking for with Dustin Johnson in the field for its first event next week in London. Is it enough to force the PGA off its hardline stance

Michael Rosenberg_6.4.2022

June 04, 2022 15:55 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Michael Rosenberg of Sports Illustrated talks about LIV Golf finally getting the headliner it was looking for with Dustin Johnson in the field for its first event next week in London.

Golf In The Northwest_5.21.2022

May 21, 2022 16:50 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

It's PGA Championship weekend, and we break it down from every angle, plus plenty of audio from the leaders. An update on the NCAA Women's Championship where the Ducks are the 2 seed.

Golf in the Northwest 5-14-22

May 14, 2022 16:10 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

This weekend's leaderboards; Kelly Fulford, publisher of GolfStayAndPlays.com, talks affordable Hilton Head vacations; BetMGM Tonight host Ryan Horvat gives PGA Championship odds; New title sponsor for LPGA's Portland Classic

Ryan Horvat 5-14-22

May 14, 2022 15:47 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Ryan Horvat from BetMGM Tonight talks PGA Championship odds

Kelly Fulford 5-14-22

May 14, 2022 15:35 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Kelly Fulford, publisher of GolfStayAndPlays.com, talks affordable golf vacations at Hilton Head

Golf In The Northwest_5.7.2022

May 07, 2022 16:09 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Swag survived Nashville, and is back for Golf in the NW as the Spanish Rat shows his teeth in MD, Top players getting wins, and the next major is 2 weeks away. Our friend Jeff Sanders of Albertsons Boise Open checks in to give his perspective on the PGA Championship, just two week away!

Jeff Sanders_5.7.2022

May 07, 2022 15:55 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Our friend Jeff Sanders of Albertsons Boise Open checks in to give his perspective on the PGA Championship, just two week away!

Golf In The Northwest_4.30.2022

April 30, 2022 16:31 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

Grip City Podcast edition of Golf in the Northwest, with Andy “Dirt” Johnson & Erik Peterson. Stories, news and insights from the Portland, Ore. golf scene. If it’s golf and it’s happening in the Rose City, you’ll hear it on Grip City. Listen and Subscribe. Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3xY8r6s Apple: http://apple.co/3vi3kwh

Golf In The Northwest_4.23.2022

April 23, 2022 16:15 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

The weather is finally relenting, Jordan Spieth gets a win, team play in The Big Easy and the USGA closing ranks on US Open venues. David Phipps of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America joins the show to discuss the Rounds 4 Research auction.

David Phipps_4.23.2022

April 23, 2022 15:50 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

David Phipps of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America joins the show to discuss the Rounds 4 Research auction.

Garrett Johnston 4-16-22

April 16, 2022 18:02 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Garrett Johnston from Behind the Clubhouse podcast

Golf in the Northwest 4-16-22

April 16, 2022 17:12 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

The Masters recap; Garrett Joshnston from the Behind the Clubhouse podcast stops by; The FAN Golf Classic is back; President's Cup & Ryder Cup team news

Golf In The Northwest_4.9.2022

April 09, 2022 17:22 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Plenty of Masters Week coverage as Tiger Woods is on the golf course and that’s all that really matters during golf’s biggest event of the year.

Golf In The Northwest_4.2.2022

April 02, 2022 16:07 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Swag tells a sweet story about his father and goes inside the ropes. Amy Rogers from the Golf Channel has the latest from the WGA and some updates on prize money. Golf writer for Sports Illustrated, Bob Harig, joins the Golf Show for a preview of The Masters, and the possibility Tiger Woods could join the event.

Bob Harig_4.2.2022

April 02, 2022 15:57 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Golf writer for Sports Illustrated, Bob Harig, joins the Golf Show for a preview of The Masters, and the possibility Tiger Woods could join the event.

Amy Rogers_4.2.2022

April 02, 2022 15:41 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Amy Rogers from the Golf Channel has the latest from the WGA and some updates on prize money. 

Golf In The Northwest_3.26.2022

March 26, 2022 16:21 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

A sleepy morning of Swag reading leaderboards and Will pushing buttons. Jeff Shain of The Villages Daily Sun has analysis ahead of The Masters in a couple weeks, and what to make of the Phil Mickelson situation. Brian Huddleston of Parsons Xtreme Golf talks some of the hardware and apparel we can expect to be released later this year.

Brian Huddleston_3.26.2022

March 26, 2022 15:50 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MB

Brian Huddleston of Parsons Xtreme Golf talks some of the hardware and apparel we can expect to be released later this year.

Jeff Shain_3.26.2022

March 26, 2022 15:39 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Jeff Shain of The Villages Daily Sun has analysis ahead of The Masters in a couple weeks, and what to make of the Phil Mickelson situation.

Golf In The Northwest_3.19.2022

March 19, 2022 15:31 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

We’re turning and burning on this episode of Golf in the Northwest. Thirty minutes of updates from the tour and sound you gotta hear. We spoke with Kirk Tourtillotte about all the excitement set to kick off March 25th at the Portland Golf Show.

Kirk Tourtillotte_3.19.2022

March 19, 2022 15:31 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MB

We spoke with Kirk Tourtillotte about all the excitement set to kick off March 25th at the Portland Golf Show.

Mike Barrett_3.12.2022

March 12, 2022 18:41 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Mike Barrett joins Golf in The Northwest to talk XGolf.

Golf In The Northwest_3.12.2022

March 12, 2022 17:42 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Golf in the Northwest is back (but Harold is not)!!! We provide a show tribute to our missing man. We hear from Commissioner Jay Monahan about the state of the PGA and possible Saudi golf league. Mike Barrett joins Golf in The Northwest to talk XGolf.

Golf in the Northwest 9-18-21

September 21, 2021 14:42 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Swag and Harold with a special edition of Golf in the Northwest from The Oregon Golf Club in West Linn for the Cambia Portland Classic on the LPGA tour. They are joined by guests Tom Abbott of Golf Channel, and Joe Hallett top golf coach for several LPGA players including Stacy Lewis. 

Golf In The Northwest_8.28.2021

August 28, 2021 16:07 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Season finale of Golf in The Northwest! Harold is ready to get into tennis shape! 2018 champion of the Portland Cambia Classic, Marina Alex joins the show after a successful trip across the pond during the Scottish Open.