Lakes, Woods and Irons

154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Are 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

Interviews with: Erik Barzeski & Dave Wedzik, Lowest Score Wins and John Polkis, Theragun

May 15, 2020 17:23 - 46 minutes

Guests this week on Lakes Woods and Irons…. Erik Barzeski and Dave Wedzik authors of Lowest Score Wins and creators of the 4 video series. Lowestscorewins.com offers discount to listeners. Also John Polkis, VP of Global Business Development at Theragun and Therabody. Featured in Golf Digest and available at www.theragun.com

Mackenzie Tour update with Chuck Klecatsky from Cragun's

May 08, 2020 16:17 - 38 minutes

Guests this week on Lakes, Woods and Irons feature Tripp and Doc Bowden in our 3rd segment with the Augusta duo and Head Golf professional. Chuck Klecatsky from Cragun’s with an update on the Mackenzie Tour coming to the Brainerd Lakes.

Interviews with Derek Hooper (Derek Hooper Golf), Dave Sadlowski (Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge) and Adam Haugen (The Preserve and the Pines at Grand View)

May 01, 2020 18:31 - 38 minutes

Interviews with: Derek Hooper runs Derek Hooper Golf in Houston Texas. Member of both the PGA of America and PGA of Austrailia. Derekhoopergolf.com Dave Sadlowski Head golf professional at Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge. Adam Haugen golf professional at The Preserve and the Pines at Grand View.

Interviews with Instructor/Author Nick Bradley, U.S. Open Starter Ron Read and Head Golf Pro At Madden's Glenn Hagberg

April 24, 2020 17:06 - 44 minutes

LAKES WOODS IRONS guests this week include another segment with Elite Golf Instructor and author Nick Bradley who’ll take us behind the scenes at the Ryder Cup. Ron Read author of ‘Starting the U.S. Open’, talks Hazeltine, Chambers Bay and Tiger, Phil and Adam and we’ll check in with Glenn Hagberg Head Golf Professional at Madden’s.

Interviews with Author and U.S. Open Starter For 23 Years Ron Read, and The Classic at Madden's Designer Scott Hoffman

April 17, 2020 16:12 - 42 minutes

Guest on this week’s Lakes, Woods and Irons. Ron Read, for 23 years the starter on the first hole of the U.S. Open and author of ‘Starting the U S Open from Shinnecock to Pebble Beach’ Ron shares stories about friendships and the toughest shot in golf, the opening drive at the U.S. Open. Also legendary Superintendent and designer of The Classic at Maddens Scott Hoffman.

Interviews with High Performance Golf Coach Nick Bradley, also Tripp Bowden and his father Don 'Doc' Bowden

April 10, 2020 18:26

One of Golf’s most innovative and creative teachers Nick Bradley has worked with Justin Rose, Nick Faldo and Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley. Tripp Bowden and his father Don Bowden join the show once again and share stories of Tripp’s favorite caddy loops (Dan Marino and VP Dan Quayle…Doc's favorite Masters memories from Ben Hogan to Arnie to Ben Crenshaw.

Interviews with High Performance Golf Coach Nick Bradley, also Tripp Bowden and his father 'Doc' Bowden

April 10, 2020 17:26 - 50 minutes

One of Golf’s most innovative and creative teachers Nick Bradley has worked with Justin Rose, Nick Faldo and Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley. Tripp Bowden and his father Doc Bowden join the show once again and share stories of Tripp’s favorite caddy loops (Dan Marino and VP Dan Quayle…Doc's favorite Masters memories from Ben Hogan to Arnie to Ben Crenshaw.

Start of 2020 Season, Interviews with author Tripp Bowden/Doc Bowden and with JD Drimel of Minnesota PGA

April 03, 2020 19:51 - 50 minutes

Guests include author Tripp Bowden and his father ‘Doc’ Bowden who has attended 57 straight Masters. And JD Drimel CEO of the Minnesota section of the PGA.

Week of 8-29-19: Featuring University of Minnesota golf coach Justin Smith and Chuck Kletkatsky Head Golf Professional at the Cragun’s Resort

August 30, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes

Guests on the show this week include new University of Minnesota golf coach Justin Smith and Chuck Kletkatsky Head Golf Professional at the Cragun’s Resort, who reviews the recent Tour Showcase

Week of 8-22-19: Featuring Glenn Hagberg from Madden's and Pro Golfer Neil Johnson

August 23, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons, Mac and Chris talk the BMW championship, Glenn Hagberg Head Golf Professional at Maddens on Gull, The Brainerd Lakes Show Case, Pro Golfer Neil Johnson, and the nuance of scoring verses approving your game.

Week of 8-15-19 Featuring: Dan Cole 'The Common Man' From KFAN and Mike Bender of the Mike Bender Golf Academy

August 16, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes

Great show this week with ‘The Common Man’ Dan Cole from KFAN in the Twin Cities and Mike Bender of the Mike Bender Golf Academy, who was called by Golf Digest “One of America’s top five best teachers”

Week of 8-8-19: Michael Kaiser, Operating Manager of Sand Valley Golf Resort in Rome, Wisconsin and Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf at Cragun’s Resort

August 09, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes

Our guests this week include Michael Kaiser, Operating Manager of Sand Valley Golf Resort in Rome, Wisconsin, a destination golf spot. Also Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf at Cragun’s Resort who fills us in on the upcoming CRMC Tour Showcase at Cragun’s August 19-22, Brainerdlakestourshowcase.com.

Week of 8-01-19: Featuring Jack Wawro, Director of Golf at Grand View and Paul Guy From Callaway

August 02, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes

This week’s show features Jack Wawro, Director of Golf at Grand View with an update from The Pines and Preserve and Paul Guy from Callaway R&D with a segment on the right Golf ball for your bag.

Week of 7-24-19: Featuring former 2-time Minnesota State Champion Mike Christiansen and Director of Golf at Breezy Point Mark Johnson

July 26, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons we’re joined by Mike Christiansen a former 2 time Minnesota State champion who just returned from Northern Ireland after caddying for Kevin Streelman in ‘The Open Championship’. Plus Mark Johnson Director of Golf at Breezy Point Resort.

Week of 7-17-19: Featuring an interview with Bill Rodgers, 1981 Open Champion and six time winner on the PGA tour

July 19, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes

This week’s show features Chris Foley’s interview with Bill Rodgers 1981 Open Champion and six time winner on the PGA tour.

Week of 7-10-19: Featuring Scotsman Bill Sinclair, longtime Assistant Superintendent at Torrey Pines and Yoga Instructor Laura Campbell

July 12, 2019 05:00 - 18.2 MB

On this week’s show we welcome Scotsman Bill Sinclair, longtime Assistant Superintendent at Torrey Pines to discuss the upcoming British Open. Also yoga instructor Laura Campbell talks yoga for golfers.

Week of 7-3-19: Tom Rolf, Player Representative for young PGA professional Roberto Diaz and Tim Trott from Crosswoods Golf Course

July 05, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes

Tom Rolf Player Representative for young PGA professional Roberto Diaz and teaching professional Tim Trott from Crosswoods golf course in Crosslake.

Week of 6/27/19: Todd Kolb of the Sanford Power Golf Academy and Terry Thompson, Owner/General Manager of Cuyuna Rolling Hills Club in Deerwood

June 28, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons we visit with Todd Kolb of the Sanford Power Golf Academy fresh from the KPMG Women’s Championship and Terry Thompson Owner/General Manager of Cuyuna Rolling Hills Club in Deerwood.

Week Of 6/20/19: Dave Sadlowski Head Golf Pro at Ruttgers Bay Lodge and Ruth Kimmelshue, Chair of the KPMG Women’s LPA Championship

June 20, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes

This week’s guests are Dave Sadlowski Head Golf Pro at Ruttgers Bay Lodge, who just returned from the KPMG tournament at Hazeltine. Also Ruth Kimmelshue, Chair of the KPMG Women’s LPA Championship.

Week of 6/13/19: US Open, Tom Kinsley from Madden's and Brainerd Girls Golf at State Update

June 14, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes

This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons we talk about both the Canadian Open and US Open, we chat with Tom Kinsley from Madden's Resort and get an update from Chris Foley for Brainerd Girls Golf at the Minnesota State Tournament.

Week of 6-6-19: Golf Podcaster Andy Johnson from 'The Fried Egg' and Brainerd Warriors Girls Golf Team

June 07, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons we are joined by golf podcast host Andy Johnson, who hosts ‘The Fried Egg’ also 3 members of the Brainerd Warriors Girls Golf team who are returning to State after 20 years.

Week of 5-31-19: Ruth Kimmelshue with the KPMG PGA Championship, Club Fitting and Local Brainerd Golf News

May 31, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons we are joined by Ruth Kimmelshue, Chair of the KPMG PGA Championship coming up at Hazeltine. We’ll check in with author Tripp Bowden, discuss club fitting with Chris Foley and celebrate the return to State for the Brainerd Warrior girls golf team.

Week of 5-24-19: Glenn Hagberg from Madden's On Gull Lake and Paul Guy from Callaway Golf

May 23, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes

This week we welcome Glenn Hagberg from The Classic at Maddens on Gull and Paul Guy with the latest innovations from Callaway Golf. Plus we’ll discuss Brooks Koepka and his dominating performance at the PGA Championship.

Week of 5-17-19: Featuring Vincent Bachteler from the Minnesota PGA and Bryan Skavnak teaching pro and author of "The Happiest Golfer"

May 16, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes

This week we have Vincent Bachteler from the Minnesota PGA will join us to discuss the recent rule changes in golf and Bryan Skavnak teaching pro and author of ‘The Happiest Golfer’ who will discuss keeping golf fun for children and adults.

Week of 5-10-19: Featuring Simon Holt from St. Andrews, Dave Sadlowski from Ruttgers Bay Lodge and Dave Torbison from Mankato Golf Club

May 10, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons Chris interviews Simon Holt from St. Andrews, who just became only the 45th person to play the top 100 golf courses in the world. Dave Sadlowski Director of Golf at Ruttgers Bay Lodge joins us and Dave Torbison General Manager at the Mankato Golf Club joins us in promoting Golf-a-palooza for kids at Craguns on May 19th.

Week of 5-3-19: Pete Sanders with Golf Research Associates and Chuck Kletkatsky Director of Golf and Cragun’s Resort

May 03, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes

This week features interviews with: Peter Sanders founder of Golf Research Associates and Shot by Shot with putting tips and analysis, also Chuck Kletkatsky Director of Golf and Cragun’s Resort.

Week of 4-26-19: Jim Nugent from Global Golf Post and Madden's Course Superintendent Lucian Greeninger

April 26, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutes

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons with Chris Foley we welcome Jim Nugent from Global Golf Post (Globalgolfpost.com) an excellent golf publication and Madden's new Golf Course Superintendent Lucian Greeninger.

Week of 4-19-19: Former Augusta Caddie, Author and Story Teller Tripp Bowden

April 19, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes

This week we’re joined by former Augusta caddie, author and story teller Tripp Bowden, we discuss Tripp’s new book ‘The Caddy’s Kitchen’ with recipes from the Caddy House to the clubhouse at Augusta National. Chris will visit with recent PGA tour winner Corey Connors' coach Derek Ingram

Week of 4-12-19: Masters Week

April 12, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes

The best golf week of the year is here!

Week of 4-5-19: Featuring Jack Wawro, Director of Golf at Grand View Lodge and Brainerd Warrior Boys golf coach Brian Wallace

April 05, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons with Chris Foley we’re joined by Jack Wawro, Director of Golf at Grand View Lodge and Brainerd Warrior Boys golf coach Brian Wallace. We’ll also join Chris on location at El Dorado CC in Palm Springs and Josh Koop our Digital Media Director with Hubbard.