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Golf Nuts

28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Aaron Abrahms and Jimmie James, two golf fanatics explore the many aspects of golf with fascinating people from the golf world that they've met during their golf journeys to play the top golf courses around the world.

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Episodes

Golf Nuts Episode 25 - Bob Gwynne (Pikewood National)

October 05, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

A special edition of Golf Nuts live from Pikewood National in Morgantown, West Virginia and Co-hosted with Patrick Koenig.  Patrick and Jimmie talk with Pikewood National Golf Club co-architect Bob Gwynne about the course, its orgin, and what its like to design and build what many call the greatest walk in golf.

Golf Nuts Episode 25 - Bob Gwynne (Pikewood National)

October 05, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

A special edition of Golf Nuts live from Pikewood National in Morgantown, West Virginia and Co-hosted with Patrick Koenig.  Patrick and Jimmie talk with Pikewood National Golf Club co-architect Bob Gwynne about the course, its orgin, and what its like to design and build what many call the greatest walk in golf.

Golf Nuts Episode 24 - Patrick Koenig

March 28, 2022 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Patrick Koenig has captured images of some of the best course courses in the world.  We talk about his art, his journey and his golf game.

Golf Nuts Episode 23 - Scotty Sayers

March 08, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

A conversation with Scotty Sayers, agent and business manager for  Ben Crenshaw and host of the Fifteenth Club which can be hear on Saturday nights on KLBJ-AM in Austin, Texas.

Golf Nuts Episode 22 - Pete McDaniel

February 24, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

Aaron and Jimmie talk with author Pete McDaniel about his book Uneven Lies: The Heroic Story of African-Americans in Golf,  the book he wrote with Tiger Woods - How I Play Golf and his book with Earl Woods - Training a Tiger:  A Father's Guide to Raising a Winner in Both Golf and Life.

Golf Nuts Episode 21 - Mark Whitaker

February 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

Aaron and Jimmie kickoff Black History Month with a discussion with author, Mark Whitaker, a contributing writer for Golf Digest and former Newsweek editor.

Golf Nuts Episode 20 - Joe Inman

January 25, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

He won on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour before guiding Georgia State University to  five NCAA Regional appearances.   Joe Inman, three time All-American at Wake Forest University.  joins Aaron and Jimmie to talk about his collegiate, professional, and NCAA coaching career.

Golf Nuts Episode 19 - Jim Smith, Philly Cricket Club

January 06, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Ever wonder what it's like to be the top golf guy at a top Club.  Listen in as Aaron and I talk with Jim Smith,  COO and Director of Golf at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.  To me, he is the quintessential Golf Pro.

Golf Nuts Episode 18 - Jake Arrieta

December 16, 2021 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta join Aaron and Jimmie to talk baseball and golf.

Golf Nuts Episode 17 - Dr. Bob Rotella

December 02, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Aaron and Jimmie kickoff their third season with renowned sports psychologist, Dr. Bob Rotella to discuss the mental side of the golf game and his latest book - "Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot." Email us at [email protected] for a chance to win a signed copy of the book.

Golf Nuts Episode 16 - Scot Sherman

June 17, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

A serendipitous encounter during the 2021 PGA Championship led to Golf Course Architect  Scot Sherman joining Aaron and me for Episode 16 of Golf Nuts.  We spoke with him about his career, the people who influenced him, and his thoughts on what makes a great course.  

Golf Nuts Episode 15 - Derek Duncan

May 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Golf Digest's 2021-2022 rankings of America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses is out.  Four courses from the previous ranking are gone and four new ones have been added.  Aaron and I mix it up with Derek Duncan, Golf Digest's Architecture Editor, on the process, criteria, and the courses.

Golf Nuts Episode 14 - Zac Blair

May 04, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Ever wonder what The Buck Club was and how it got started?  Listen in as Aaron and Jimmie chat with PGA Tour Pro Zac Blair about his dream course and his love for the game.

Golf Nuts Episode 13 - Tom Coyne

April 19, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Tom Coyne, author of "Paper Tiger", "A Course Called Ireland". and  "A Course Called Scotland," drops in and talks to Aaron and Jimmie about his new book, "A Course Called America."

Golf Nuts Episode 12 - Jenni Pate

April 05, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Aaron and Jimmie talk to Jenni Pate about what it was like to grow up as the daughter of a PGA Tour player.

Golf Nuts Episode 11 - Renee Powell

March 22, 2021 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Aaron and Jimmie talk with Hall of Fame and former LPGA golfer Renee Powell about her remarkable life and career, Clearview Golf Club which was built by her legendary father Bill Powell, her role as captain of this year's US Ping Junior Solhiem Cup Team.

Golf Nuts Episode 10 - Simon Kirke

March 10, 2021 01:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Aaron and Jimmie talk music and golf with Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke.

Golf Nuts Episode 9 - Phillis Meti

February 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

During a conversation with three-time World Long Drive Champion Phillis Meti, Aaron and Jimmie ask about her success and issues of race and gender along her golf journey.  Discussions about race are often difficult and faught with pitfalls, but the three open up about their challenges during a constructive dialogue.

Golf Nuts Episode 8 - Sahith Theegala

February 08, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Sahith Theegala was the number one college golfer in the country in 2019, a three-time All-American at Pepperdine and winner of the prestigous Hogan, Haskins, and Nicklaus Awards.  Aaron and Jimmie catch up with him during a break in his first season on the PGA Tour.

Golf Nuts Episode 7 - Maurice Allen

January 25, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Aaron and Jimmie dream of hitting the long ball during their discussion with 2018 Volvik Long Drive Champion Maurice Allen.  Maurice shares his views on tour players and thier quest for distance.

Season One Recap

January 11, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Aaron and Jimmie reflect on the fun and lessons learned as they muddled through their inaugural season of Golf Nuts and share some of their plans for an exciting second season. 

Golf Nuts Episode 6 - Bill Macatee

January 11, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Broadcaster Bill Macatee talks with Aaron and Jimmie about his career and shares pointers on conducting great interviews that capture the moment.

Golf Nuts Episode 5 - David Enderby

December 09, 2020 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Caddie David Enderby shares stories with Aaron and Jimmie about caddying at various courses in the Midwest and along the East Coast, including stories about his days of caddying on the PGA Tour when his golfer was paired with the likes of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.

Golf Nuts Episode 4 - Bob Jones IV

November 11, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Aaron and Jimmie talk about the mental game with sports psychologist, Dr. Bob Jones IV, grandson of Bobby Jones.

Golf Nuts Episode 3 - Fito Garcia

October 26, 2020 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Aaron and Jimmie explore the intricacies of being a locker room attendant at a top 100 club with Fito Garcia, the locker room attendant at Medinah County Club.  It has been said by some that Fito is the most memorable part of a visit to Medinah.

Golf Nuts Episode 2 - Danny Yates III

October 12, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Aaron & Jimmie talk with 1992 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion Danny Yates III about his amatuer golf career and rounds in the Masters with Arnold Palmer and the Walker Cup with a young and confidient Phil Mickelson.

Golf Nuts Episode 1 - Mario Guerra

September 29, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Aaron and Jimmie talk with Mario Guerra, Head Golf Professional at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in New York and a Golf Digest Best Young Teacher.  Aaron, Jimmie and Mario owe thier friendship to a serendipitous meeting which they talk about after discussing how Mario got his start in golf.  Its a warm story of camaraderie created through a common passion for golf. After the podcast, click on the link below for some quick tips from Mario on tough bunker shots, putting, and lob shots when short sid...

Welcome To Golf Nuts

September 21, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MB

Aaron Abrahms and Jimmie James, two golf nerds, introduce their new podcast series where they talk to people from golf that they have met during their golf adventures.