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
Mark Keating_3.6.2021
March 06, 2021 18:17 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBHead Golf Pro for the OGA, Mark Keating explains how you can help kids get into golf this summer by donating clubs.
Golf in The Northwest_2.27.2021
February 27, 2021 17:52 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBSwag is ready to get back on the course and take lessons with Harold, but he’ll need to write a check! Gary Van Sickle with The Morning Read gives insight into Tiger Woods’ single car crash and how the media’s response sets a tone for sports. Harold has tips for those looking to improve their drive. Sprague has new clubs and needs lessons.
Gay Van Sickle_2.27.2021
February 27, 2021 16:40 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBGary Van Sickle with The Morning Read gives insight into Tiger Woods’ single car crash and how the media’s response sets a tone for sports.
Golf in The Northwest_2.20.2021
February 20, 2021 17:47 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBGetting back in the saddle for a new season of Golf in the Northwest! Swag is still looking for tips and Harold is here to oblige. Previewing the PGA Tour and what to expect the Riviera, this week. We hear from DJ, Jordan Speith and other top name golfers. We're joined by Brian Newman from Orange Whip Golf to talk tips about getting back in golf shape after this cold winter.
Brian Newman_2.20.2021
February 20, 2021 17:46 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBWe're joined by Brian Newman from Orange Whip Golf to talk tips about getting back in golf shape after this cold winter.
Golf in the Northwest_10.24.2020
October 24, 2020 09:45 - 51 minutes - 47 MBTips and tricks from Harold and finishing up the 2020 season for Golf in The Northwest. Vice President of Marketing for Titleist Golf Clubs, Josh Talge, previews their new line of drivers and woods, just in time for Christmas. PGA Candidate Secretary PGA of America Don Rea shares how he arrived late in life to the game of golf.
Josh Talge_10.24.2020
October 24, 2020 09:45 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBVice President of Marketing for Titleist Golf Clubs, Josh Talge, previews their new line of drivers and woods, just in time for Christmas.
Don Rea_10.24.2020
October 24, 2020 08:45 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBPGA Candidate Secretary PGA of America Don Rea shares how he arrived late in life to the game of golf.
Steve Turcotte_10.17.2020
October 17, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBSteve Turcotte from Inside Golf Newspaper gives some perspective on fall conditions.
Golf in The Northwest_10.17.2020
October 17, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBGreg Robertson from the Las Vegas Review-Journal talks the PGA tour visiting Shadow Creek and how it might help players get ready for the Masters.
Greg Robertson_10.17.2020
October 17, 2020 08:45 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBGreg Robertson from the Las Vegas Review-Journal talks the PGA tour visiting Shadow Creek and how it might help players get ready for the Masters.
Golf in the Northwest_10.10.2020
October 10, 2020 09:45 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBBrian Newman from Orange Whip Golf joins the show to share some new products with guys, and how physical fitness is key to improve your golf game during the off season.
Brian Newman_10.10.2020
October 10, 2020 08:45 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBrian Newman from Orange Whip Golf joins the show to share some new products with guys, and how physical fitness is key to improve your golf game during the off season.
Golf in the NW October 3rd, 2020
October 03, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBSwag and Harold welcome in October with a roundup of all the professional tour action, and debate whether or not the PGA Tour needs to do more to boost the profile of the fields in their Fall tournaments, plus Joe Daniels of The Golfing Machine joins the show to discuss the Homer Kelly textbook by that name that was the genesis of Bryson DeChambeau's swing.
Golf in the Northwest_9.26.2020
September 26, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBChief Executive Officer of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Frank Talarico joins the show to discuss his future plans for the organization.Talking about Bryson DeChambeau’s big win at the US Open. Will his playing style help, or hurt the future of golf?
Frank Talarico_9.26.2020
September 26, 2020 09:30 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBChief Executive Officer of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Frank Talarico joins the show to discuss his future plans for the organization.
Ask The Pro_9.19.2020
September 19, 2020 11:15 - 13 minutes - 12 MBHarold dives deep into what golfers should expect, now that there’s legitimate rough to play out of.
Golf in The Northwest 9.19.2020
September 19, 2020 09:45 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBAll the latest update on the US Open. Harold gives tips. Host of “Beyond the Clubhouse” podcast Garrett Johnston joins the show to detail conversations with pros like Xander Schauffele.
Garrett Johnston_9.19.2020
September 19, 2020 08:45 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBHost of “Beyond the Clubhouse” podcast Garrett Johnston joins the show to detail conversations with pros like Xander Schauffele.
Golf in the Northwest_9.12.2020
September 12, 2020 09:15 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBElliott Waksman from Portland Sports Psychology provides the tools and tips needed to pave your way to mental success on the course.
Elliott Waksman_9.12.2020
September 12, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBElliott Waksman from Portland Sports Psychology provides the tools and tips needed to pave your way to mental success on the course.
Golf in the Northwest 9.5.2020
September 05, 2020 09:45 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBFounder of Sports & Leisure Research Group, @Jon_Last, explains how the boom in golf during COVID has changed the market reaction this summer Famed Agronomist Larry Gilhuly of @USGA shares his perspective on COVID’s impact to the legacy of golf, and new research explaining the best positions to tee off from.
Larry Gilhuly_9.5.2020
September 05, 2020 08:45 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBFamed Agronomist Larry Gilhuly of USGA shares his perspective on COVID’s impact to the legacy of golf, and new research explaining the best positions to tee off from.
Jon Last_9.5.2020
September 05, 2020 08:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBFounder of Sports & Leisure Research Group, @Jon_Last, explains how the boom in golf during COVID has changed the market reaction this summer
Golf in The Northwest_8.29.2020
August 29, 2020 09:15 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBKevin Story, PGA of Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, OR was named the 2019 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year. He describes how conditions could be affected by near by wildfires. David Gubbels, Territory Sales Manager at Bridgestone Golf, describes some of the company’s latest technology used by the likes of Tigar Woods
David Gubbels_8.29.2020
August 29, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBDavid Gubbels, Territory Sales Manager at Bridgestone Golf, describes some of the company’s latest technology used by the likes of Tigar Woods
Kevin Story_8.29.2020
August 29, 2020 08:45 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBKevin Story, PGA of Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, OR was named the 2019 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year. He describes how conditions could be affected by near by wildfires.
Golf in the Northwest_8.22.2020
August 22, 2020 09:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MB. junior Spencer Tibbits shares his experience playing the round of 32 at the US Amateur in Bandon Dunes. He also details challenges faced playing during COVID-19.@BeaverMGolf 2017 PGA Teacher of the Year, @golfsavvy talks about how his player positioning system helps golfers adjust to extreme conditions, and improve over time.
Bob Duncan_8.22.2020
August 22, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB2017 PGA Teacher of the Year, Bob Duncan talks about how his player positioning system helps golfers adjust to extreme conditions, and improve over time.
Spencer Tibbits_8.22.2020
August 22, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBOregon State Beavers' junior golf star Spencer Tibbits shares his experience playing the round of 32 at the US Amateur in Bandon Dunes. He also details challenges faced playing during COVID-19.
Golf in the Nortwest_8.15.2020
August 15, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBDiana Del Garbino from Muscles in Motion in Lake Oswego provides tips on how to develop physical fitness that will benefit your swing.
Diana Del Garbino_8.15.2020
August 15, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBDiana Del Garbino from Muscles in Motion in Lake Oswego provides tips on how to develop physical fitness that will benefit your swing.
Golf in the Northwest_8.8.2020
August 08, 2020 09:45 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBPlenty of talk about the PGA Championship and what to expect at the Winco Foods Portland Open. Our buddy, @jeffreytsanders joins us live from Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course, detailing the skinny the Winco Foods Portland Open. He also picks players creating buzz in the early rounds.
Jeff Sanders_8.8.2020
August 08, 2020 08:45 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBOur buddy, Jeff Sanders joins us live from Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course, detailing the skinny the Winco Foods Portland Open. He also picks players creating buzz in the early rounds.
Golf in the Northwest_8.1.2020
August 01, 2020 11:30 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBBryson DeChambeau is complaining about fire ants and Harold is not having it. Head Professional at the OGA Golf Course in Woodburn, Mark Keating talks about maintaining their course and keeping everything safe during the coronavirus pandemic. PGA rookie Scott Harrington updates the guys on how he’s keeping his game in shape getting ready for the FedEx Cup and the future fall schedule.
Scott Harrington_8.1.2020
August 01, 2020 11:30 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBPGA rookie Scott Harrington updates the guys on how he’s keeping his game in shape getting ready for the FedEx Cup and the future fall schedule.
Mark Keating_8.1.2020
August 01, 2020 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBHead Professional at the OGA Golf Course in Woodburn, Mark Keating talks about maintaining their course and keeping everything safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
David Phipps 7-25-20
July 25, 2020 09:15 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThe NW Field Rep for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, David Phipps returns to the show to chat about the Rounds4Research auction that ends Sunday raising money for the GCSAA's philanthropic endeavors and some of the issues golf courses are dealing with during this COVID pandemic.
Jaren Mack 7-25-20
July 25, 2020 09:15 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBHead Pro at the Running Y Ranch golf course designed by Arnold Palmer joins the show to discuss this hidden gem in Southern Oregon and all that the Ranch has for families needing a close getaway this summer.
Golf in the NW July 25th, 2020
July 25, 2020 09:15 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBSwag and Harold discuss Jon Rahm being the new #1 ranked golfer, welcome David Phipps of the GCSAA in to discuss the Rounds4Research auction raising money for environmental research and innovation for the game, and Jaren Mack head pro at Running Y Ranch in Klamath Falls.
Golf In The Northwest July 18th, 2020
July 18, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBSwag and Harold discuss once again too much distance on the PGA Tour, an exciting two weeks of golf at Jack's place in Dublin, Ohio as well as converstations with guests Jeff Sanders of SportFive, and Paul Benson from Willamette Valley Country Club.
Paul Benson 7-18-20
July 18, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBPGA Professional and club fitting specialist at Willamette Valley CC, Paul Benson joins Harold and Swag to discuss the importance of proper club fitting and all that goes into it at his state of the art performance center.
Jeff Sanders 7-18-20
July 18, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBExecutive Director of the Winco Foods Portland Open presented by Kraft Heinz, Jeff Sanders, returns to the show to discuss how plans are moving forward for his 3 events knowing spectators will not be allowed this year due to COVID-19.
Christopher Dunlop_7.11.2020
July 11, 2020 10:15 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBLead Product Specialist for Blast Motion, Christopher Dunlop joins the show to explain how their app-based tech can help clean up your swing.
John Kawasoe_7.11.2020
July 11, 2020 10:15 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBHead pro at Astoria Golf & Country Club John Kawasoe shares his memories and experiences working with Sean Fredrickson
Golf in the Northwest_7.11.2020
July 11, 2020 10:15 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBLead Product Specialist for Blast Motion, Christopher Dunlop joins the show to explain how their app-based tech can help clean up your swing. Head pro at Astoria Golf & Country Club John Kawasoe shares his memories and experiences working with Sean Fredrickson
Christopher Dunlap_7.11.2020
July 11, 2020 10:15 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBLead Product Specialist for Blast Motion, Christopher Dunlap joins the show to explain how their app-based tech can help clean up your swing.
John Grothe_6.27.2020
June 27, 2020 09:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Head Golf Professional at the Willamette Country Club John Grothe, talks about the 100 Hole Challenge to help raise money for the Children's Cancer Association.
Golf in the Northwest 6.27.20
June 27, 2020 09:30 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBJeff Sanders is back in town with a story about plane travel, and how courses are planning to protect golfers in the time of COVID-19. The Head Golf Professional at the Willamette Country Club John Grothe, talks about the 100 Hole Challenge to help raise money for the Children's Cancer Association.
Jeff Sanders_6.27.2020
June 27, 2020 09:30 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBJeff Sanders is back in town with a story about plane travel, and how courses are planning to protect golfers in the time of COVID-19.