Lakes, Woods and Irons

PGA professional Savana Nelson from Crosswoods Golf and Mike Shannon one of the top putting instructors in the US.

Senior Golf Hall of famer Mike McCoy, Jeremy Milsop, sports editor of the Brainerd Dispatch and Jake Miles from Lakes Area Recreation in Merrifield.

Phil Anderson GM of Hazeltine Golf Club and Bill Sinclair retired asst superintendent at Torrey Pines.

Eric Peterson GM of Cragun’s Resort and Tim Johnson Head golf pro at Cragun’s Legacy and head Warriors Boys Golf Coach.

Jonathan Buchanan of the Dallas Country Club and Mark Johnson Director of Golf at Breezy Point.

Justin Kraft Director of instruction at Spring Hill Golf Club in Wayzata and Dan Loken PGA professional at Emily Greens.

Kyle Kriewall, strategic Golf accounts manager for Toro and Eric Martin Head Golf Professional at The Pines at Grand View.

Dave Sadlowski Head Golf Pro at Ruttgers, and Mark Sheftic from Stony Brook in Philadelphia

Matt Magers from the MN Golf Assoc and PGA professional Chuck Kletkatsky from the Gravel Pit

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons we'll feature short game specialist David Errington from Sea Island Resort and the new General Manager at Whitefish Golf Club Logan Jackson.

Director of Golf at Craguns Jack Wawro and former Augusta caddie and author Tripp Bowden.

Season Kickoff on Lakes Woods and Irons 2024

CRMC - Director Jack Wawro and Course Designer Tom Lehman

Scott Prichard of the PGA and Adam Haugen with the Preserve

Teacher Cheryl Anderson and Amy Roberts/PGA Tour Canada

PGA Tour Canada player Tomas Longbella/David Ford with Clippd

Parker Kienholz expert engineer -product development at Taylor Made

Eric Peterson of Craguns Resort/CRMC Classic

Ryan O’Keefe of Fullswing.com

Todd Kolb of Sanford Golf Academy

Director of Golf at Craguns, Jack Wawro

Joe Foley - Sea Island Golf Resort

Cordie Walker professional instructor -golfscience.com

Ron Reed - Author of "Starting the US Open"

Beck Erholtz Staples High School Grad and member of the NDSU golf team

Chandler Withington - Former Head Pro at Hazeltine 06-03-2023

Steve Bengston PGA professional and General Manager at Whitefish Golf Course in Pequot Lakes and Brainerd Warriors head boys golf coach Brian Wallace 5-26-23

PGA Professional Brian Jacobs from Rochester New York 5-20-23

Englishman David Ford Director of player development at 'Clippd' 5-13-23

U of M Women’s assistant golf coach Matt Higgins. 05-06-2023

U of M Assistant Golf Coach Robert Bell

Andy Mathews- neuropeakpro.com & Glenn Hagberg Director of Golf at Maddens.

Chuck Kletkatsky Director of Golf at The Gravel Pit and Chris Knott of Johnny O apparel

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons Mac and Chris sit down with Chuck Kletkatsky Director of Golf at The Gravel Pit and Chris Knott of Johnny O apparel.

Live at Augusta with Tripp Bowden

This week on Lakes, Woods & Irons we check in with Chris Foley - LIVE at Augusta. We also interview with author and former Caddy Tripp Bowden.

This week Mac and Chris sit down with the Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy Courses Jack Wawro

Are you a golf enthusiast looking for your next source of inspiration and entertainment? Look no further than the 'Lakes, Woods & Irons' Podcast. This Saturday marks the launch of a podcast that promises to bring you in-depth interviews with golfing legends from across the region, country, and beyond. With a focus on the beautiful courses nestled in between the lakes and woods of Minnesota, this podcast will take you on a tour of some of the most breathtaking golfing destinations in Northern ...

Terry Hashimoto and Jeff Dooley

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons we’re joined by Terry Hashimoto founder of SwingBalance and by Jeff Dooley Director of Golf at Cabinet View Golf Club in Libby Montana.

PGA TOUR CANADA Week

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons it’s all about The PGA Tour Canada coming to Craguns for the CRMC Championship. We’ll hear from several players including: Scott Stevens (mac’s playing partner in the Pro-am), Parker Coody who shot -27 under to win big in Canada last week and Andrew Israelson who played his high school golf at Staples. Executive Director of the PGA Tour Canada joins us along with Eric Peterson General Manager of Craguns.

CRMC Championship Tournament Preview with Jack Wawro from Craguns and Interview with Expert Putting Instructor Mike Shannon

A timely show this week on Lakes Woods and Irons. Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses and CRMC Championship Tournament Director Jack Wawro with a report on this week’s PGA Tour Canada at Craguns. We’re also joined by Mike Shannon from TPC Sawgrass one of the nation’s top putting instructors.

Interviews with The Gravel Pit Owner/Operator Chuck Klecatsky and Former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Meechum

This week we’re joined by Chuck Klecatsky owner operator of The Gravel Pit, Brainerd’s new 13 hole par 3 course. We’ll also talk with Charlie Meechum former commissioner of the LPGA and author of the new book ‘Arnie and Jack’

Interview with Canadian National Team coach Derek Ingram

This week LWI interviews Canadian National Team coach Derek Ingram.

Interviews with Head Golf Pro At Grand View Jake Whirley and Lead Putting Specialist at Sea Island Golf Performance Center David Angelotti

This week we’re joined by Jake Whirley Head Golf Professional at The Pines at Grand View and David Angelotti Lead Putting Specialist at Sea Island Golf Performance Center.

Stories From St. Andrews and Interview with Clubhouse Manager, Madden's East/West Tom Kientzle

This week we’re joined by Tom Kientzle Clubhouse Manager at Madden’s East and West courses, plus Chris Foley shares his experiences from his recent trip to St Andrews.

Chris Foley On Location For The Open In St. Andrews, Scotland

All things Foley this week with Chris Foley is at the home of golf in St. Andrews, Scotland for The Open Championship and an interview with his son’s Michael and Joe two young professionals in the Golf business.

Talking with legendary local golf course designer Scott Hoffman and Dr. Morris Pickins

This week we’re joined by legendary local golf course designer Scott Hoffman as he discusses his recent work at ‘The Gravel Pit’ and the ‘Alex 9’ at Ruttgers on Bay Lake. Plus sports psychologist Dr. Morris Pickins discusses preparation for The Open Championship at St. Andrews.

'Lehman 18' Update With Director of Golf at Cragun's Legacy Courses Jack Wawro

This week on Lakes Woods And Irons with Chris Foley we’re joined by the Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy Courses Jack Wawro. Jack updates us on the progress of ‘The Lehman 18’ Dutch’s 27 and the CRMC Championship as PGA Canada comes to town in August.

Interviews with Greg Gamble from Emily Greens and Dr Luke Benoit - Rypstick Inventor

This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons we’re joined by Greg Gamble from Emily Greens golf course and by Dr. Luke Benoit inventor of Rypstick will tell us how to gain distance.

U.S. Open Week and Interviews With Dave Sadlowski From Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge / Ron Reed - U.S. Open Longtime Starter and Author

It’s U.S. Open week and our guests this week are Dave Sadlowski, Head PGA Professional at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge and Ron Reed longtime starter at the U.S. Open and author of ‘Starting the U.S. Open from Shinnecock to Pebble Beach’

Local Golfers Headed To State Tournament

We are joined by Chris’ good friend Todd Kolb the Director of Golf at Sanford Power Academy for a discussion on teaching. Also Mac and Chris will also discuss the huge Money in the LIV and Salute the local golfers heading to state.

Talking Money In the New LIV Tour and Interview With Author and Sports Psychologist Dr. Morris Pickens

This week Lakes Woods and Irons features a 2 part interview with author and sports psychologist Dr. Morris Pickens plus Chris and Mac discuss the money being thrown around on the LIV tour.

Interviews with Director of Golf - Breezy Point Mark Johnson and Swing Balance Founder Terry Hashimoto

This week we’re joined by Mark Johnson, Director of Golf at Breezy Point. Plus we’ll talk golf shafts with Chris’ good friend and the founder of Swing Balance Terry Hashimoto