Lakes, Woods and Irons
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAre you a golf enthusiast looking for your next source of inspiration and entertainment? Look no further than the 'Lakes, Woods & Irons' Podcast. This Podcast will bring you in-depth interviews with golfing legends from across the region, country, and beyond. With a focus on the beautiful courses nestled in the lakes and woods of Minnesota, this podcast will take you on a tour of some of the most breathtaking golfing destinations in Northern Minnesota. Join host Colin MacDonald as he talks all things golf with Chris Foley, one of Minnesota's most respected golf instructors, and get ready to tee off on a new adventure every week.
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Episodes
PGA Championship Week
May 20, 2022 16:25 - 40 minutesThis week on Lakes Woods and Irons, Mac and Chris discuss this week’s PGA Championship with some special insight from Southern Hills Director of Golf Cary Cosby on what to watch for this weekend during the championship.
Interviews with: Director of Golf at 2022 PGA Championship site Cary Cosby and Madden's Director of Golf, Glenn Hagberg
May 07, 2022 00:57 - 41 minutesCary Cosby Director of Golf at Southern Hills the site of the 2022 PGA Championship in 2 weeks. Cary shares a great story of caddying for Tiger Woods in preparation for the Championship. Also Glenn Hagberg Director of Golf at The Classic at Maddens.
Talking About Friendships with 'Arnie and Jack' Author and Former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem
April 29, 2022 16:19 - 43 minutesThis week’s show features an outstanding interview with former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem discussing his new book ‘Arnie and Jack’ and his long time friendships with the two golfing legends.
Interviews with: Jeremy Millsop Sports Editor from the Brainerd Dispatch and 'Shot by Shot' Creator Peter Sanders
April 22, 2022 21:01 - 45 minutesThis week Mac and Chris are joined by Jeremy Millsop Sports Editor from the Brainerd Dispatch. Peter Sanders creator of ‘Shot by Shot’ with tips for working on your game.
Interview with Director of Golf at Craguns Legacy Courses Jack Wawro
April 15, 2022 13:22 - 39 minutesThis week’s guest is Director of Golf at Craguns Legacy courses Jack Wawro discussing improvements and progress on the Tom Lehman course and looking forward to the MacKenzie Tour and the CRMC Classic. Chris Foley reviews his time at Augusta.
Checking in on location from The Masters with Chris Foley
April 09, 2022 23:42 - 35 minutesWe talk to Chris, who has boots on the ground in Augusta.
Interviews With: Super Bowl Champ and former Brainerd Warrior Joe Haeg and Jesse Zahn / Chuck Kletkatsky of ‘The Gravel Pit'
April 01, 2022 19:23 - 35 minutesLakes Woods and Irons kicks off the 2022 Season with Super Bowl Champ and former Brainerd Warrior Joe Haeg and Jesse Zahn promoting this summer’s ‘Game Winning Drive Fundraiser’ at Craguns. Also featured on the show is owner operator Chuck Kletkatsky of ‘The Gravel Pit’ Brainerd’s beautiful new 13 hole par three course.
Cragun's Expansion Update with GM Eric Peterson
September 27, 2021 13:42 - 49 minutesIn our final 2021 show we get the latest update from Cragun’s on the golf course expansion from GM Eric Peterson. We also have a great conversation with author Jay Revell regarding his new book ‘SWING WALK REPEAT’ back9press.com
Interview with Dr. Luke Benoit, Inventor of ‘Rypstick’
September 20, 2021 13:17 - 43 minutesThis week we’ll talk with Dr. Luke Benoit inventor of ‘Rypstick’, he and Chris will discuss increasing our swing speed.
Minnesota Youth on Course program update with Joel Comstock
September 10, 2021 17:25 - 44 minutesThis week we’ll talk with Joel Comstock Regional Affairs Director of the MGA about the Minnesota Youth on Course program. We’ll also revisit our conversation with Chandler Withington Director of Golf at Hazeltine.
Interview with University of Minnesota Head Golf Coach Justin Smith as the Gophers return to school
September 07, 2021 12:30 - 49 minutesThis week we’re joined by University of Minnesota Head Golf Coach Justin Smith as the Gophers return to school. Brainerd’s own Patrick Skogan from Sun Mountain Motor Sports reports in from The Solheim Cup.
Talking Madden's Golf with Clubhouse Manager Tom Kientzle
August 27, 2021 17:21 - 56 minutesThis week Tom Kientzle Clubhouse manager at Madden’s East and West with all things Madden’s Golf. We also talk with Tripp Bowden, author of the new book “Hey, Tiger-you need to move your mark back” joins the show with a fascinating story from early in Tiger’s career.
Chuck Klecatsky Gives An Update On The 'Gravel Pit' and How To Fix Your Putting With David Angilotti
August 20, 2021 13:59 - 45 minutesGuests this week: Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf keep us up to date on what’s happening at the new Gravel Pit Golf Course. David Angilotti Specialist Putting Coach at Sea Island Golf Resort in Georgia also joins the show.
Interview with Mark Johnson, Director of Golf at Breezy Point Resort
August 13, 2021 16:51 - 47 minutesMark Johnson Director of Golf at Breezy Point Resort gives us a rundown on Deacon’s Lodge, Whitebirch and The Traditional. Greg Schulze teaching author and teaching professional at Les Bolstad Golf course at the University of Minnesota.
Tom Lehman Course Update From Craguns's Director Of Golf Jack Wawro
August 06, 2021 15:35 - 39 minutesThis week we get an excellent progress report on the construction of the Tom Lehman course at The Legacy from Director of Golf Jack Wawro. Also Director of Golf and Grounds Aaron Johnson at Golden Eagle joins the show.
Talking All Things Golf With Ruttger’s Head Golf Professional Dave Sadlowski
July 30, 2021 22:11 - 40 minutesThis week we check in with Chris’ son and Golf Professional Joe Foley from Sea Island Golf Performance Center in Georgia. Ruttger’s Head Golf Professional Dave Sadlowski updates us on exciting changes happening with Jack’s 18 and all things golf at Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge.
Crazy Tiger Woods Story Told By Tripp Bowden
July 22, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutesThis week we’re joined by Tripp Bowden co-author of the new book ‘Hey Tiger-you need to move your mark back’ the story of Steve Scott and Tiger’s legendary US Amateur battle. We also discuss Madden’s Golf options with Director of Golf Glenn Hagberg.
1981 Open Championship Winner Bill Rogers Interview
July 15, 2021 17:03 - 49 minutesThis week we’re joined by Bill Rogers the 1981 Open Champion at Royal St. George (site of this year’s Open) and 6 time winner on the PGA tour. We are also joined from Crosswoods Golf Course in Crosslake we’re joined by Golf Professional Savannah Smith.
Getting Better Within 100 Yards: Interview with Short Game Guru Brandon Stooksbury
July 09, 2021 21:45 - 36 minutesThis week’s guest is short game guru Brandon Stooksbury, author of “The Wedge Book” and “The Putter Book”
Cragun's Director Of Golf Jack Wawro Gives Update On Lehman Course
July 02, 2021 17:32 - 42 minutesGuests this week include Jack Wawro new Director of Golf at Cragun’s with an update on the new Tom Lehman course construction there. Gerrit Pon performance analyst with Calloway Golf and Phil Mickelson’s club designer.
Talks With Steve Bengston, Head Pro At Whitefish Golf Club & Craig Allen, Golf Performance Director at Sea Island Georgia
June 24, 2021 16:48 - 43 minutesThis week’s guest include: Steve Bengston, General Manager and Head Professional at Whitefish Golf Club in Pequot Lakes. We also talk to Craig Allen, Golf Performance Director at Sea Island Georgia.
Interviews with: James Carlson PGA Director of Golf at Minnesota National Golf Club & Golf Author Ron Read
June 17, 2021 19:13 - 45 minutesGuests this week on Lakes Woods and Irons are James Carlson PGA Director of Golf at Minnesota National Golf Club in McGregor and Ron Read author of ‘Starting the U.S. Open: From Shinnecock to Pebble Beach’.
Interviews with Little Falls native Katie Brenny Rudolph and Chuck Klecatsky from 'The Gravel Pit Experience'
June 10, 2021 18:09 - 41 minutesThis week’s guests are Little Falls native Katie Brenny Rudolph, COO of the First Tee of Metropolitan New York and coach of U.S. Open sensation Megha Ganne. Chuck Klecatsky gives us an update on The Gravel Pit Experience, the Lakes area’s latest golf venture.
Senior Club Performance Analyst Gerrit Pon from Callaway and Sports Editor Jeremy Millsop from the Brainerd Dispatch
June 04, 2021 17:06 - 44 minutesThis week Chris sits down with senior club performance analyst Gerrit Pon from Callaway, they’ll discuss designing Phil Mickelson’s winning clubs at the PGA Championship. Sports Editor Jeremy Millsop from the Brainerd Dispatch also joins the show.
Phil Mickelson's PGA Championship Win and Interview with professional caddy Serge Hogg
May 28, 2021 13:58 - 44 minutesMac and Chris discuss Phil Mickelson’s incredible win at the PGA. Chris interviews professional caddy Serge Hogg from Pine Valley and Seminole Golf Club two of the country’s finest golf courses.
Interviews with Eric Peterson from Cragun's and Logan Jackson from The Pines/The Preserve
May 20, 2021 19:36 - 46 minutesEric Peterson General Manager at Cragun’s gives us an excellent rundown of the progress on the ‘Lehman 18’ at Cragun’s Legacy. We’re also joined by Logan Jackson, Head Teaching Professional at The Pines and The Preserve.
Interviews with Brainerd Warrior Boys Head Golf Coach Brian Wallace and 4 time Walker Cupper and 1993 U.S. Amatuer Champ John Harris
May 14, 2021 16:16 - 39 minutesThis weeks guests include part 2 of our interview with 4 time Walker Cupper and 1993 U.S. Amatuer champ John Harris and Brainerd Warrior Boys head golf coach Brian Wallace.
Interviews with: 1993 U.S. Amateur Champion John Harris and Grand View Director of Golf Jack Wawro
May 07, 2021 19:56 - 43 minutesTwo great guests this week the 1993 U.S. Amateur Champion and 4 time Walker Cup participant John Harris. Plus Jack Wawro Director of Golf at Grand View joins the show.
Talks With Gregg Gamble from Emily Greens and Peter Sanders from Shot by Shot
April 30, 2021 18:13 - 45 minutesGregg Gamble from Emily Greens and Peter Sanders from Shot by Shot both join the show this week.
Interviews with Director of Golf at Madden’s Resort Glenn Hagberg and (Part 2) Golf Author Brandon Stooksbury
April 23, 2021 14:21 - 34 minutesThis week we’re joined by the Director of Golf at Madden’s Resort Glenn Hagberg plus we’ll have part 2 of our interview with short game guru Brandon Stooksbury author of ‘The Wedge Book’ and ‘The Putter Book’.
Interviews with University of Minnesota Golfer Angus Flanagan and 'The Putter Book' Author Brandon Stooksbury
April 16, 2021 16:27 - 41 minutesTwo great guests this week: Angus Flanagan from Woking, England and Senior on the Gopher Golf team along with being a member of Great Britain’s Walker Cup team. Our other guest is Brandon Stooksbury, short game guru and author of ‘The Wedge Book’ and his latest ‘The Putter Book’.
Detroit Lakes' Own Katie Smith Checks In From Augusta National
April 09, 2021 16:14 - 39 minutesThis week on Lakes Woods and Irons former Detroit Lakes grad Kate Smith joins the program fresh from her start at Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Plus Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses joins the show.
Tripp Bowden Interview and Chris Foley checks in from Palm Springs
April 02, 2021 15:21 - 43 minutesThis week Chris Foley checks in while roughing it in Palm Springs and we’re joined by author of ‘The Caddie’s Cookbook’ Tripp Bowden Trippbowden.com
Fedex Championship Recap and Interview with Shot by Shot's Peter Sanders
September 10, 2020 16:23 - 47 minutesThis week Mac and Chris discuss DJ’s Fed Ex Cup Championship. Plus Chris is joined again by President and founding partner of Shot By Shot Peter Sanders, they break down the stats of the game.
Interview with Minnesota Native and four time PGA Tour winner Tim Herron
September 04, 2020 15:09 - 41 minutesThis week’s show features one of Minnesota’s finest golfers, 4 time PGA tour winner Tim Herron. ‘Lumpy’ fills us in on the upcoming Sanford International PGA Champions tournament in Sioux Falls. Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses Chuck Kletkatsky also joined us.
DJ Shoots -30 and Interviews with: Iain Highfield and Sarah Burnham
August 28, 2020 16:15 - 49 minutesThis week Mac and Chris discuss DJ’s amazing 30 under score plus 2 great guests. Iain Highfield published author, speaker and performance golf coach with insights into life and golf. Iainhighfield.com also follow on Instagram. Sarah Burnham Wayzata high school and Michigan State grad whose rookie year on the LPGA Tour was 2019 joins us from The Walmart NW Championship in Arkansas. Twitter @burnham22
Interviews with Head Golf Pro at Madden's Glen Hagberg and Mike Napoleon from Super Speed Golf
August 21, 2020 15:30 - 50 minutesThis week’s guests are Glen Hagberg Head Golf Professional at The Classic at Maddens and Mike Napoleon from Super Speed Golf.
PGA Championship Review and interview with X-Games Gold Medalist Greta Eliassen
August 17, 2020 18:07 - 40 minutesThis week Mac and Chris review the PGA Championship and are joined by a great guest Greta Eliassen. A former Brainerd resident, Greta is a 2 time Gold Medalist at the X-Games, past president of ‘The Women’s Sports Foundation’ and host of the ‘What’s your line with Greta’ podcast.
PGA Championship Week (Interviews with Tom Relf and Will Ahmed)
August 07, 2020 14:59 - 50 minutesWe’ll be joined by player rep Tom Relf from the PGA Championship at Harding Park and also Will Ahmed founder and CEO of wearable tech company WHOOP. (the world’s most powerful fitness membership) Just provided the PGA with 1000 WHOOP wristbands for fitness and clues about covid.
3M Recap, Talks with James Carlson and Nick Bradley
July 31, 2020 14:53 - 37 minutesThe guys recap the 3M open at TPC Twin Cities and chat with Head Golf Pro at Minnesota National James Carlson as well as part two of the interview of Golf Author and great Twitter follow Nick Bradley.
Interview with Dr. David Cook, Author of ‘7 Days in Utopia: Golf’s Sacred Journey'
July 24, 2020 14:58 - 47 minutesThis week on Lakes, Woods and Irons author of ‘7 Days in Utopia: Golf’s Sacred Journey’ and speaker Dr. David Cook joins the show. Plus we’ll talk about the 3M Open at TPC.
Interview With Golf Author Jay Revell
July 17, 2020 18:36 - 36 minutesThis week’s guest is talented golf writer and author Jay Revell. Jay’s book “The Nine Virtues of Golf” is available on Amazon. Jayrevell.com and on twitter @jayrevell also find him on facebook.
Talks with: Randy Myers (Golf Fitness Director), Pete Sanders (Shotbyshot.com) and Jack Wawro (Grand View Golf)
July 10, 2020 14:36 - 1 hourWe’ll talk all things Bryson DeChambeau with one of the premier golf fitness trainers in the world, Randy Myers Golf Fitness Director at Sea Island Performance Center. Randymyersgolf.com and @randymyersgolf on twitter author of ‘Fit For Golf Fit For Life’. Peter Sanders will drill down on DeChambeau’s incredible run up Golf’s statistical leaderboard. Shotbyshot.com Jack Wawro Director of Golf and Grand View joins us with an update on Grand Views golf and dining opportunities. Grandviewlod...
Interviews with: Terry Thompson (Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course) and Golf Author Ron Read
July 02, 2020 20:40 - 47 minutesRon Read author of ‘Starting the U.S. Open: From Shinnecock Hills to Pebble Beach. Ronread.com Terry Thompson owner, general manager of Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course in Deerwood. Cuyunarollinghilsgolf.com
Talk With Peter Sanders (Shot By Shot Founder) and Mark Johnson (Director of Golf Breezy Point)
June 26, 2020 14:22 - 49 minutesPeter Sanders founder of shot by shot will improve your game shotbyshot.com Mark Johnson Director of Golf at Breezy Point. Breezypoint.com
Interviews with: Mike Napoleon (Superspeed) and Glenn Hagberg (Madden's On Gull Lake)
June 18, 2020 17:50 - 40 minutesGuests this week include Mike Napoleon co-founder of Superspeed who tells us how to gain swing speed and distance with his proven product line. Glenn Hagberg Director of Golf at Madden’s checks in with updates on golf and dining options at Madden’s. maddens.com
Interviews with: Alan Tait (Director of Golf at the Marriott Dalmahoy Country Club outside of Edinburgh Scotland) and John Polkis with Theragun
June 12, 2020 03:07 - 43 minutesAlan Tait Director of Golf at the Marriott Dalmahoy Country Club outside of Edinburgh Scotland. Alan has a wonderful product line for young golfers called ‘My pathway to golf’ and also held the course record at Carnoustie for 23 years after shooting a 64 there in 1994. www.golphin.com John Polkis with Theragun is back with us with an innovative product that can help golfers and almost anyone keep muscles groups loose and warmed up. Theragun.com and therabody.com
Talk with Chuck Klecatsky, Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses, for an update on the cancellation of the MacKenzie Tour’s season
June 05, 2020 17:03 - 36 minutesThis week we check in with Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses for an update on the cancellation of the MacKenzie tour’s season. Also Scotsman Alan Tait Director of Golf at The Marriot Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club near Edinburgh joins for a wide ranging interview that includes his course record 64 at Carnoustie.
Interviews with Mike Stone of Crosswoods Golf Course and Author Josh Evenson
May 29, 2020 22:56 - 37 minutesJoin us this week for our second segment with Josh Evenson as he discusses his great book ‘Links to St. Andrews’ and his conversation President George H.W. Bush. Mike Stone, owner of Crosswoods Golf course in Crosslake joins us for an update.
Interviews with: Author Josh Evenson, Brainerd Graduate Patrick Skogen and Eagles Landing General Manager Josh Dahl
May 22, 2020 16:59 - 45 minutesGuests this week include Josh Evenson author of a unique and intimate golf book ‘Links to St. Andrews’. Linkstostandrews.com Brainerd Graduate Patrick Skogen checks in from Sun Mountain Golf bags, Carts and Apparel in Missoula. Finnscooters.com Josh Dahl General Manager of Eagles Landing gives us a local update.