Golf Nation Podcast
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsThe show that brings you interviews with the best and the brightest people from around the world, who love the game. Join us for a round as we learn about their life, their business, and so much more. Golf is not only about playing the game, it's about connecting with others, building friendships and getting away from our crazy everyday lives. Hosted by Jeremy Lee, CEO & Founder of GolfCritique.com and along with his Producer Stephen Risk (Risky).
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Episodes
Season Finale with Course Architect Tripp Davis
December 08, 2020 21:37 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn the season finale of GNP, we sit down with renowned golf course architect, Tripp Davis! We had an awesome discussion about his playing career and how that translated into designing golf courses, as well as where he sees the future of course design heading! Thanks again so much to Tripp for taking the time out of his busy schedule to speak with us!
Gordon Dalgleish, Co-Founder & President, PerryGolf
December 01, 2020 21:22 - 56 minutes - 79.6 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with Co-Founder and President of PerryGolf, Mr. Gordon Dalgleish! We discuss his upbringing in Scottish golf, his career, and the goals of his awesome company! Check out PerryGolf.com for more information! Thanks again to Gordon for taking the time to be on our show!
GNP x Junior Golf Kies Crossover
November 18, 2020 20:40 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with host of Junior Golf Kies podcast, Matt Kies, to discuss the world of Junior Golf and The Masters, of course! Thanks again to Matt for making the time to be in the show!
Nick "The Mobility Caddie" Mueller
November 10, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn the episode of GNP, we sit down with Nick Mueller, a Golf Performance Consultant, Kinesiologist, and Fascial Stretch Therapist based in Vancouver, Canada that specializes in strength and conditioning for golfers to discuss the human body in relation to golf and what the heck fascial stretching is. Thanks again to the mobility caddie for making time to be on the show!
Payne Stewart Kids Golf Foundation
November 04, 2020 19:51 - 59 minutes - 96 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with Founder & CEO of Payne Stewart Kids Golf Foundation, Kelly McCammon, and the Chief Marketing Officer, Dan Anderson. We discuss the inspiration behind starting the organization, the elements involved in running it, and the positive impact it has and will have on kids and families across the globe. Thanks so much to Kelly and Dan for making the time to be on the show!
Iain & Chris Lowe, Iain Lowe Golf Course Photography
October 27, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with Scotland natives Iain Lowe of Iain Lowe Photography and his son, Chris. We discuss their newly published book "Scotland, Home of Golf", what it's like to call St. Andrews home, the family photography business, and more! Thanks so much to Iain and Chris for both making the time to be on the show! Can't wait to get over to Scotland! You can find a copy of Iain and Chris' book on their website here: https://www.scottishgolflibrary.com/ or on Amazon here:...
Matt Walter Golf Academy
October 20, 2020 17:36 - 1 hour - 83 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with Matt Walter of the Matt Walter Golf Academy to discuss his career, golf instruction, the future of golf, the CJ Cup, and the upcoming ZOZO Championship at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California. Thanks again to Matt for taking the time out of his busy schedule to be on the show!
Supreme Golf & PGA Deal: Good or Bad for Golf?
October 14, 2020 20:38 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIn this episode of GNP, Jeremy and I discuss the recent collaboration between Supreme Golf and the PGA of America. We dive deeply into the golf industry to express how this will have an affect on the industry, as well as how GolfCritique.com is different from our competitors.
GNP 44- Ashley Owen, Network Membership Director, Dormie Network
October 07, 2020 23:56 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with Network Membership Director of the Dormie Network, Ashley Owen! We discuss the unique benefits of the Dormie Network and their current projects, Sergio Garcia at Sanderson Farms, and the upcoming Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Thanks again to Ashley for making the time to be on the show! Definitely go check out DormieNetwork.com!
GNP 43 - Liesbeth Pauwels, LP Golf Performance
September 30, 2020 18:16 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with Liesbeth Pauwels, owner of LP Golf Performance based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands! We deep dive into what it means to be a "Golf Movement Specialist", her career in the industry, the PGA Tour, and more! Thank you so much again, Liesbeth, for making the time to be on our show! We can't wait to head to Spain for one of those awesome yoga retreats!
GNP 42 - Chris Rusin, National Sales Director, Wilson Golf
September 23, 2020 18:43 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with National Sales Director of Wilson Golf, Mr. Chris Rusin! We discuss the U.S. Open, Corales Puntacana, and dive into Wilson Golf. We had such a great conversation, but not much time, so we'll definitely be inviting Chris back! Thanks so much, again, to Chris for making time to be on the show!
GNP 41- Marisa Messana, Symetra Tour
September 15, 2020 19:31 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with Symetra Tour Player Marisa Messana to discuss the Safeway Open, the 120th U.S. Open, and Marisa’s road to the LPGA Tour! Thanks so much to Marisa for dedicating some time to speak with us and being a fantastic guest! Enjoy!
GNP 40: Jake Hutt Golf
September 10, 2020 01:37 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with the one-and-only Jake Hutt! We discuss the Tour, teaching philosophies, and his awesome instructional rap videos. Thanks again to Jake for making time to be on the show! Go check out his website jakehuttgolf.com and his social media!
GNP 39 - J & Risky
September 02, 2020 20:29 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this episode of GNP, we don't sit down with anyone! Jeremy and I take on this episode by our lonesome. We talk BMW Championship, Tour Championship, my golf swing improvements and more! Thanks for checking us out! Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe for more!
GNP 38 - Dan Jackson, Director of Golf Performance, The G2 Academy
August 27, 2020 14:14 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with Director of Golf Performance at The G2 Academy in Bluffton, South Carolina, Mr. Dan Jackson! We talk PGA Tour, Junior Golf Development, and lots more! We tested Live Streaming to Instagram during our recording for the first time, so enjoy the blooper beginning and be on the look out for more live streams! Thank you so much to Dan for joining us on the show and letting us use The G2 Academy offices for a recording studio! If you have a daughter int...
GNP Episode 37: Kevin Thistle, CEO, PGA of Canada
August 19, 2020 21:59 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down (virtually) with the Chef de la direction de PGA du Canada aka the CEO of the PGA of Canada, Mr. Kevin Thistle! We recap Wyndham, make our picks for this week at TPC Boston for the Northern Trust tournament, and talk Canadian golf with one of the brightest, kindest, and dedicated people in the industry. We were honored to be able to sit down and speak with you and can't thank you enough, Kevin!
GNP 36 - Pat "Bagger" Webster
August 12, 2020 20:46 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this episode of GNP, our good friend Bagger sits down with us to discuss the PGA Championship, Wyndham, Caddy life, and more.... Thanks so much, Bagger, for making the time to come chat with us!
GNP Episode 35- Blair Miller, General Manager, Souther Pines Golf Club
August 07, 2020 21:45In this episode of GNP, we sit down with General Manager of Southern Pines Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC, Mr. Blair Miller to discuss the PGA Championship this weekend, new restorations to the 1906 Donald Ross course, and how they plan to keep golf fun and relaxing. Thanks so much to Blair for your time! We can't wait to get back and get a round in!
GNP Episode 35- Blair Miller, General Manager, Southern Pines Golf Club
August 07, 2020 21:42 - 52 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with General Manager of Southern Pines Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC, Mr. Blair Miller to discuss the PGA Championship this weekend, new restorations to the 1906 Donald Ross course, and how they plan to keep golf fun and relaxing. Thanks so much to Blair for your time! We can't wait to get back and get a round in!
GNP 34: Chip King- Director of Golf, Grandfather Golf & Country Club
August 04, 2020 22:55 - 40 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode of Golf Nation Podcast, we talk with Director of Golf at Grandfather Golf & Country Club, Chip King, to discuss the path of his career originating in Toronto, Canada to where he plans to end his career in Linville, NC at the incredible Grandfather Golf & Country Club. We also discuss how I never actually realized the name of the club was NOT "Grandfather Mountain G&CC" despite having worked there for a season during my time in college. (To the residents of Grandfather, I ap...
GNP 33 - Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears
June 23, 2020 16:35 - 42 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with NFL Hall-of-Fame legend Brian Urlacher to discuss Beers, Bears, and Battlestar Galactica (just kidding). But we do talk about golf a lot and we are absolutely thrilled to have Brian join the GolfCritique.com Family as our second brand ambassador! Jeremy threw me right into the mix for this episode and it really is a good one…lots of laughs and great conversation! We want to give a big shoutout to everyone at 8AM GOLF and Colt & Drew from GOLF’s Subpar...
GNP 32: Kelly Miller-- President, Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
June 15, 2020 21:53 - 47 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this episode of GNP, we sit down with Kelly Miller, President of Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club to discuss beer, the amazing history of Pine Needles and Mid Pines, the Charles Schwab Challenge, and there may even be another brand ambassador announcement hidden in there...You'll have to watch and find out! Make sure to leave us a rating, comments, or suggestions, like, and subscribe! Also be sure to sign up on GolfCritique.com and review the last round you've played to be entered into ou...
GNP 31- Kicking Off Season 2 with Holly Sonders!
June 05, 2020 18:45 - 47 minutes - 42.3 MBKicking off season 2 of GNP with Holly Sonders at the beautiful Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA! This season we will be a little different than season 1...We're stepping out and not holding back. There's a lot going on in this episode! Brace yourself for some bold content and exciting things happening here at GNP and over at www.GolfCritique.com! Thanks to Holly! We can't wait for the future of our partnership!
GNP - 30 Andrew Keene & Friends from The BAG Tour
August 22, 2019 17:35 - 45 minutes - 43.1 MBIt was an awesome season of the podcast and this week we have the winner of our season ending contest at Pinehurst Resort. Andrew Keene aka Fleetwood won the West Coast IPA contest with the name Clean Grooves that will now be featured in the Pinehurst Brewing Company! Listen as we speak with him about winning, discuss golf and our round coming up tomorrow at Pinehurst #4 and some of the friends he brought along. We also jump into what he is doing on his end to grow this great game and wha...
GNP 29 - US Kids World Golf Championships with Terry & Weston Miller
August 05, 2019 23:09 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week here in Pinehurst US Kids is hosting their annual world Championships and over 1500 kids from 50 countries have come here to compete. All divisions are based on age and range from 12 to 7 & under for both boys and girls. This is one of the best junior golf tournaments in the world and one that is showcasing the talent of the next generation. Today one of those kids is from my home state of Kentucky and is a tremendous player who is going out of his way to play this great game.
GNP 28 - A Day in the Life of Matt Ginella from The Golf Channel
July 16, 2019 23:00 - 57 minutes - 59.8 MBToday we have we have one of the most well-known guys in golf joining us. He has the job we all dream of having. He literally gets to fly around the world, visit exclusive resorts, interact with the locals, enjoy the spirits of the area and most of all, play a ton of golf! A true gentleman of the game and someone who you want to listen to when you book your next golf trip! Please help me welcome Matt Ginella from The Golf Channel and Golf Advisor to the show!
GNP - 27 Craft Beer & Golf with Eric Kuester & Eric Mitchell from the Pinehurst Resort
July 12, 2019 20:39 - 39 minutes - 40.7 MBDo you love golf, do you love craft beer? Well then, you will be excited to learn that Pinehurst resort now has created the ultimate experience. What’s better than craft beer and golf! Pinehurst brewing company is not about the beer, it’s about the experience. Located in the village, it once was the village steam plant built in 1895. When you step in you will notice they have kept the original brick façade and much of the character of the original historic building! Today we have two p...
GNP 26 - Bring a New Product to Golf with Adam Hollis, CEO of Glovelast
June 26, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBDo you have an entrepreneurial mindset? Do you think new ideas or inventions and always thought, man, if I could just bring this to market? Well I am glad you found this episode because we are going to jump into what it takes to transform that million dollar invention and bring it to market! Think it is easy? Well think again! Adam Hollis, CEO of Glovelast is here to give you the high’s and low’s of bringing a new product to market in the golf industry!
GNP 25 - Rocking Social Media with Jackson Barokas
June 12, 2019 01:09 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBIf you are like me, many of you out there are trying to use social media to grow your business. At first glance it seems easy. Your confident, believe in your business and feel that your content is great! How hard can it be? Then reality sinks in and you realize how hard it really is! Well today we have Jackson Barokas from JB Marketing on the show who is a young millennial entrepreneur who is building a business that can help you achieve your social media goals.
GNP 24 - Finding the Perfect Tempo with Doug Timmons, PGA
June 04, 2019 22:31 - 55 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week we have an incredible guest that is has done incredible things over the course of his career! Doug Timmons, a class A pga teaching professional at Encinatas Ranch Golf Course in San Diego, Ca has been breaking barriers for 20 years. He has created an incredible youth program that now teaches over 500 kids annually, he is the winner of the 2004 PGA Youth Leader of the Year and now in addition to being a great instructor, he also is the Founder & CEO of 18 Greens apparel company an...
GNP 23 - Becoming the Golf Author with Mike Guillen
May 29, 2019 00:18 - 45 minutes - 53.5 MBOur guest this week dreamed of playing professionally, but life had a different plan for him. In 2008, Mike Guillen had a career ending knee injury that would change his path in golf forever. Not knowing what to do, he became a nomad for 3 years before his love for the game gave him inspiration to write his first golf book. Now he has 7 golf books to his credit with three that are best sellers on Amazon in the short-read sports category.
Top of the Game with Chris Mayson, Director of Instruction, Maderas Golf Academy
May 22, 2019 13:10 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBMaking it to the top of the game as an instructor too takes a tremendous amount of dedication, skill, ability and work ethic. Chris Mayson has risen to the top and is ranked as one of the best teachers in America, he is the trusted swing coach for players like Brenden Steele, HK LEE, Ariya & Moriya Jutanugarn, IK Kim, Yani Tseng, Alison lee and a host of others. On top of that he has taught 40+ AJGA golfers including 2 #1 Ranked Juniors. He played golf for Purdue University and was an inc...
Dream Big with Mark Harrison, Executive Director, North Texas PGA
May 16, 2019 01:27 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIf you have been keeping up with golf and you have been paying attention to the recent news about the PGA of America, then you know that they have announced that they will be moving their headquarters to Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas and one of the fastest growing areas in the country. What you may not know, is there was one person who led the charge and who was instrumental in getting the PGA of America to make this decision! His name is Mark Harrison and he is the Executive Director ...
Marketing Golf with Blake Davis, Founder & CEO of Long Drive Agency
May 09, 2019 13:10 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBIt seems like today the world revolves around the internet and you can get exactly what you want when you want it. But when it comes to marketing a business, it can be challenging, frustrating and expensive. So how do you stand out? How do you set yourself apart from the competition? What is the secret to marketing online? Long Drive Agency is a digital marketing agency focused specifically on the golf industry and work with clients like Top Golf, North Texas PGA and a number of clubs ac...
GNP 19 - Thomas "Cash" Morris Master Musculosystematic Engineer with IISM.life
May 01, 2019 00:46 - 1 hour - 109 MBThomas Morris or most know him as “Cash” is a Master Musculosystematic Engineer with IISM.life based out of Miami, Florida. Since 2008, he has been removing injury and pain in all types of athletes, from young athletes to professionals, as well as non-athletes. The bulk of his clientele of are seasoned professional athletes looking to overcome injury and prolong careers; primarily NFL players, but also professional soccer, MMA, baseball, and basketball. No injury is too big to improve, an...
GNP 18 - Elisa Gaudet, CEO of Executive Golf International and Founder of Women’s Golf Day
April 23, 2019 20:50 - 43 minutes - 39.1 MBShe began playing golf at age 14, graduated from George Mason University, began graduate studies at Stanford University but left early to pursue a modeling career! During that time, she continued her studies in Paris and London. She began her career in golf heading up Sponsorship, marketing and PR for the Latin PGA Tour, now runs her own company and leading the charge in bringing attention to women’s golf.
Training Top Athletes in Golf with Kolby Wayne
April 16, 2019 21:27 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBKolby Wayne Tullier, or many of you know him as just Kolby Wayne if you follow him or one of his many tour pros that he works with on Instagram. Kolby is the Performance Director at Joey D Golf in Jupiter, Florida and was named top 50 fitness instructors in the game by golf digest. Joey D Golf has 3 of the last world number 1’s training at their facility and Kolby Wayne is trusted by a list of who’s who in professional golf. His clients include, both PGA and LPGA players including names l...
GNP 16 - Life on the Road with Patrick Koenig, Founder of the RGV Tour
April 09, 2019 23:46 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBThis week we are joined by Patrick Koenig! Many of you may know Patrick as founder of the RGV Tour and how he spent the last year of his life traveling the country, playing an enormous amount to rounds and getting to tee it up with some incredible people across the world all for a great cause, to raise money for the First Tee of Seattle. Now the tour is finished and we are so excited to talk with him to see what next great adventure he has planned, learn all about his incredible golf photo...
GNP 15 - Part 2 with Olympian Jonathan Edwards
April 02, 2019 23:04 - 1 hour - 103 MBOlympian Jonathan Edwards, founder and CEO from Athletespecific.com is back with us this week for part 2 of the podcast. Last week we had a great discussion on youth sports, what athlete specific.com missions was and all about his journey to becoming an Olympic athlete. This week we are diving into more of his book An Athlete’s Guide to Winning in Sports and Life and look to give you so much information on how to become a top-level prospect and the best way to get there!
GNP 14 - Olympian Jonathan Edwards, Founder & CEO of Athletespecific.com
March 27, 2019 00:20 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBThis week we are joined by Olympian Jonathan Edwards, founder and CEO from Athletespecific.com. He hails from Boston but lives in Calgary, Alberta Canada. He is an author, a speaker and a coach who is dedicating his life to empowering athletes and the parents who support them to reach their goals. If you want to play college sports or dream of being a professional athlete, maybe have talented kids that want to play college sports or you yourself want to be a better athlete, then get ready...
GNP 13 - Leslie Cloots & Maia Schechter from the Birdiecast
March 20, 2019 01:52 - 51 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week we are joined by professional golfers Leslie Cloots & Maia Schechter who not only are grinding it out on the Symetra tour, they are taking their story to the podcast world and are the hosts of the Birdiecast. On the podcast they discuss life on tour, have great interviews with incredible guest like Suzy Whaley, President of the PGA of America and talk all about what it takes to make it to the LPGA tour.
GNP 12 - The World is our Golf Course with Donald Bostic
March 06, 2019 18:47 - 54 minutes - 55.9 MBThis week we are speaking with Donald Bostic, Executive Director of the Friars Golf Club. This unique and interesting concept is completely different than you might think. In Fact, they do not actually even have a golf course. The world is their club and they have members from 36 states and 10 countries. Simply put, The Friars is about comradery, having fun and traveling all over the country playing golf together as a group.
GNP 11 - The Marketing Team at Philly Cricket Club
March 01, 2019 23:02 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThis week we are talking with the marketing team from the historic Philadelphia Cricket Club, one of the finest clubs in America. This club was established in 1854 and is the nations oldest country club. This historic club is not just relying on their stature, they are changing with the times and now a leader in their online marketing and social media space. This incredible club is rich in history which includes 45 holes of golf, 32 tennis courts, 1600 members and a A.W. Tillinghast desig...
GNP- 10 Chris Brown, PGA Director of Golf at Tobacco Road Golf Club
February 20, 2019 01:35 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThis week we are talking with PGA Professional Chris Brown who is the Director of Golf at the amazing Tobacco Road Golf Club right here in the Sandhills in Sanford, NC. Join us as we discuss the latest from Riviera, his rise to the top with Tobacco Road, keeping your game sharp as you get older, diversity in the work place and the upcoming World Golf Championships in Mexico City.
GNP - 9 Chase McCarthy & David Mclellan
February 13, 2019 00:26 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBA great conversation with college golfers, David Mclellan & Chase McCarthy, aka the "TwoMCs" from St. Andrews University at the home of golf in St Andrews, Scotland. Join us for a round as we are talk college golf overseas, chasing dreams, setting goals, Phil's resurgence and the new age of out spoken tour pro’s.
GNP - 8 with Tom Jaronski, President of TGC Sports
February 06, 2019 01:48 - 41 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week we are talking with Tom Jaronski with TGC Sports who is coming to us live from St. Kitts Island in the beautiful Caribbean where they are hosting an incredible ProAm this week. Today we are talking the Superbowl, Sergio’s meltdown, equipment changes producing wins & learning all about TGC Sports and his pro am that he is hosting this week in St. Kitts Island.
GNP 7 - Back with Trey Scott, PGA
January 30, 2019 01:11 - 46 minutes - 32.8 MBTrey Scott back on the show as we talk about his trip down to the PGA Merchandise Show, Justin Rose’s win at The Farmer Insurance Open and the Mad Scientist, Bryson Dechambeau is back at it and dominated in Dubai.
GNP - 6 Justin Buzzi, CEO of Get Up & Go Kayaking
January 25, 2019 22:25 - 53 minutes - 38.1 MBGolf Nation, we are back with our co-host for the week, Justin Buzzi, CEO of Get Up & Go Kayaking and today we are talking Tigers return, why the tour pros are wearing out the north course at Torrey pines and learning more about Justin’s life as a music artist, media producer, and traveling the world with Where to Next Visuals.
GNP 5 - Justin Buzzi, CEO of Get Up & Go Kayaking
January 22, 2019 22:56 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBWe have an incredible show for you! Today we are speaking with Justin Buzzi, CEO of Get Up & Go Kayaking who is not only running a successful franchise business, but is also a Music artist, media producer, world traveler and of course a golfer! Join us as we discuss latest winner on the PGA tour Adam Long, how he pulled off the unthinkable at the desert classic, life of an entrepreneur and why you should be taking on new ventures without being afraid to fail!
GNP - 4 with Trey Pezzetti from the Bladed Wedge
January 18, 2019 21:35 - 41 minutes - 27.2 MBTalking the greatness of Phil Michelson and his 60 at the Desert Classic, Callaway is going global, John Smoltz uses a self-standing putter, and Ho Sung Choi is coming to America!