Ready Golf Podcast
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Recorded in a basement in Whitby, Ontario, Ready Golf is the ultimate destination for the amateur golfer. Join hosts Eric, Brent and John as they cover the biggest headlines from the tours, interview guests, and chase their ultimate goal of breaking 80.
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Getting Golf Ready with Coach Doug Lawrie (RG40)
May 26, 2020 22:44 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBWe kick off this week’s episode by breaking down all of the action from this weekend’s thrilling The Match: Champions for Charity. The event absolutely nailed it and provided one of the most entertaining afternoons of golf that we can remember. The guys talk about the course, the players, and highlight and some of the most memorable moments from a great afternoon of made-for-TV golf. Then, Brent sits down with Coach Doug Lawrie, founder of the Focus Golf Group. Doug is a highly accomplishe...
"Happy Welcome Back Golf Week!" (RG39)
May 20, 2020 18:23 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBLadies and gentlemen, we’ve finally made it! Golf is officially back across the country, with courses opening for the 2020 season last Saturday here in Ontario. In this week’s episode, John and Eric share their experiences playing their first rounds of the year and talk about the modifications they faced when teeing it up for the first time. Now that golfers all over Canada are getting back out there, Brent sat down for a conversation with Ryan Goodridge, Senior Club Fitting Analyst at the...
TaylorMade Driving Relief Preview (We're Getting Even Closer!!) (RG38)
May 13, 2020 01:44 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThis week, as we get even closer to golf season, we preview the upcoming charity match, TaylorMade Driving Relief, featuring Rory, DJ, Rickie and Matthew Wolff. We break down what little is known about the ultra-exclusive Seminole Golf Club and discuss some prop bets for the match. Before doing all of that, we also provide an update on the current golf scene in Canada and debate the recent controversy surrounding Vijay Singh and his participation in the Korn Ferry Tour Challenge. If you’...
PGA of Canada CEO Kevin Thistle (RG37)
May 11, 2020 01:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWe recently had the opportunity to sit down for an extended conversation with Kevin Thistle, CEO of the PGA of Canada. Kevin takes us through his professional journey that lead him to his current role, his lifelong relationship with golf and discusses some of the impacts of COVID-19 and the way it’s shaping the industry. Kevin also gets into the process of becoming a CPGA pro and shares some personal anecdotes from some of his many memorable rounds, including his escapades with Masters cha...
We're Getting Close! (RG36)
May 05, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBIt is with a newfound sense of optimism that we bring you this week’s episode! As of Monday, May 4th, the Ontario government has permitted courses to officially begin preparations for the 2020 golf season. To help give us some insight on what this means, we speak to Steve Grass, Club Manager at The Nest Golf Club at Friday Harbour. Steve explains what is going on at his course right now and what changes golfers across Ontario can expect to see when they’re able to get back out and play in th...
Brent is Not Okay (RG35)
April 23, 2020 02:03 - 47 minutes - 66 MBIt’s week 6 of quarantine and Brent is hanging on by a thread. Though it was not at all the intent this episode, he takes us on a journey through his back yard Pitch ‘n Pitch that he designed, including a detailed look at the course routing and his pretend leaderboard. Pictures and video to follow. On a more exciting note, John also announces a new project of his, “Whispers from the Course.” In his new series, John will sit down for conversations with all sorts of golfers as they share the...
Canadian Masters Trivia (RG34)
April 08, 2020 23:53 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThough we’ve been on board with practicing responsible physical distancing, this week may be hitting many golf fans particularly hard. For this, the first week of April, in any other year, would be Masters Week. Although there is no Masters (or any golf for that matter) taking place this week, the guys at Ready Golf couldn’t help but feel nostalgic. To that end, after catching up on headlines and discussing the recently announced tournament schedule, we are taking this episode to look back a...
Talkin' Match Play (RG33)
April 03, 2020 02:35 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week’s episode is all about one of our favourite formats: match play. After catching up on some headlines, Eric takes a deep dive into the WGC Dell Match Play in the latest edition of This Week in Tournament History. His journey takes us back all the way to 2006 to relive one of the most lopsided victories in match play history. Then the guys then discuss some other match play topics, including dream matches they’d like to see, memorable matches from their own lives and a quick game of ...
Introducing: This Week in Tournament History (BONUS)
March 30, 2020 00:30 - 19 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this special bonus pod, Ready Golf is happy to introduce a brand new feature: This Week in Tournament History (TWITH). Without any tournaments taking place, each week the guys will take a look back at a significant or interesting iteration of the tournament that would have taken place that week. In this inaugural edition, John takes a deep dive into the 2015 Valspar Championship and the role it played as a launchpad for the career of Jordan Spieth. TWITH will become a regular segment on...
Happy Gilmore vs. Tin Cup (RG32)
March 27, 2020 00:51 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBAfter a week off to practice responsible social distancing, the guys are back this week to debate a couple of classics: Happy Gilmore vs. Tin Cup. Brent and John tackle two all-time greats, comparing things like casting, quotability and overall contribution to the game of golf. Ready Golf is here to remind you that despite these unusual times, we will continue to be here with plenty of content to keep you going! Hopefully we’ll all be out on the course soon. To keep up with all things Re...
Mackenzie Tour Pro Matt Shubley (RG31)
March 12, 2020 01:25 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBJam packed episode this week as we catch up on some headlines, recap the Arnold Palmer Invitational and preview the upcoming PLAYERS Championship, which starts this weekend. But the real highlight of the episode is our interview with friend of the pod, Matt Shubley. We first spoke to Matt nearly a year ago as he was grinding it out on the Florida mini tour circuit. Since then, Matt has taken a huge step in advancing his career, successfully securing status on Canada’s Mackenzie Tour where ...
Is the Premier Golf League for Real? (RG30)
March 04, 2020 01:40 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MBAfter another break, Ready Golf is back at it as we move back into our regular, weekly schedule! This week we recap a surprisingly exciting weekend at the Honda Classic, including the first career win for PGA Tour sophomore Sungjae Im, as well as a thrilling weekend run by Canada’s own Mackenzie Hughes, who came so close to taking home the trophy. In the second half of the show, we also catch up on everything we know (so far) about a potential rival to both the PGA and European Tour, the P...
Aloha 2020! (RG29)
January 15, 2020 02:17 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIt’s 2020 and Ready Golf is back! In this week’s episode, Brent, Eric and John catch up after the holidays and discuss some recent headlines that have caught their attention. This includes a tribute to the late Pete Dye, a preview of some new gear that’s set to launch, and a recap of some changes that will affect your handicap index. The guys also discuss the two tournaments that make up the Hawaiian Swing, the Sentry Tournament of Champions and the Sony Open. This year, John has also take...
Presidents Cup Preview (RG28)
December 04, 2019 02:24 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBBrent and Eric are back for another offseason episode! They kick off this week’s episode with a recap of the fall events and catch up on some of key takeaways you may have missed from the PGA, LPGA and European tours, including Brendan Todd’s hot streak, Sei-Young Kim’s $1.5 million payday and Jon Rahm’s victory in Abu Dhabi to take home the European Tour title. Then, the guys break down all you need to know heading into this year’s Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne. They talk about everyt...
Cabot Links (RG27)
October 30, 2019 01:02 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBAfter a quick recap of recent tour news, including Tiger Wood’s historic 82nd PGA Tour victory, John takes us on a deep dive into his recent trip out to Cabot Links. He talks about his rounds on both the Links and Cliffs courses and shares some of his highlights from the trip. We also talk to Jared Aubin, who was also recently out at Cabot. Jared was a member of the winning team of the 2019 RBC PGA Scramble (which we talk about last episode). He shares with us his take on the event, from l...
Mark Soder from RBC Golf (RG26)
October 09, 2019 00:18 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week we sat down for an interview with Mark Soder, Director of Brand Marketing at RBC. Mark brings a different perspective to the show, offering some insight into the business side of the industry. He has built a career working in sports with an impressive resume that includes positions with the Cleveland Browns, San Diego Chargers, NFL league office, CFL and now, working on RBC’s golf initiatives. A large part of Mark’s job includes the working with the PGA Tour in organizing the RBC C...
Muskoka Bay (RG25)
September 18, 2019 00:51 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week we kick off the episode with a recap of the trilling victory by Team Europe at the Solheim Cup. Then we shift gears and take another deep dive into a beautiful Ontario course, the iconic Muskoka Bay Club. Located in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Muskoka Bay is regularly featured as one of the country’s top courses. Designed by Doug Carrick, the course is expertly carved out of Northern Ontario’s rugged landscape to create a course that is not only exceptionally challenging, but equally bre...
Solheim Cup, Walker Cup & Korn Ferry Finals (RG24)
September 10, 2019 23:45 - 39 minutes - 55 MBThough it was an off-week for the major tours, there was still plenty to catch up on. First, Eric and Brent recap the results of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals, discussing who will be moving up to the PGA Tour next season (which begins this week at the Greenbriar). Then, they cover the Walker Cup, an international amateur event that took place this past weekend at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club highlighted by a big come-from-behind win by team USA. Finally, the episode previews the Solheim Cup,...
The Nest Golf Club at Friday Harbour (RG23)
September 04, 2019 00:24 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBEric and Brent had the opportunity to head up to Innisfil, Ontario to check out a brand new course, The Nest Golf Club at Friday Harbour. We open the episode with our own takes on the course and recap some highlights of the round. Then, we had the pleasure of sitting down for an interview with club manager Steve Grass. Steve gets into his background, how he ended up at The Nest, and what it’s like to launch a brand new golf course. Whether you’re looking for a membership or just a great ro...
CP Women's Open & Tour Championship (RG22)
August 28, 2019 00:03 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBThis week Eric & Brent recap the final event of the 2018-19 PGA Tour season, the Tour Championship. They discuss Rory’s victory to cap off his great season. They also discuss the new tournament format and which players took advantage of their head start. They are also joined by RG correspondent Nyssa Kuwahara, who was on the ground for the final round of the CP Women’s Open at the Magna Golf Club in Aurora, ON. They discuss another monster win for Jin Young Ko, a valiant effort by Broo...
Meat Mountain (RG21)
August 24, 2019 00:03 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBWe’re a little late this week, but just in time for the weekend! In our latest episode, we are joined by the legendary Jarrod “Meat Mountain” Charron as we record on location from the Muskoka Bay Club in Gravenhurst, Ontario. Be forewarned, the episode is pretty loose, but the perfect speed for a weekend listen! This week we get an update on the FedEx Cup Playoffs and also give a quick preview of the CP Canadian Women’s Open, taking place at the Magna Course in Aurora, Ontario.
Single-Minded Twits (RG20)
August 14, 2019 01:14 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBHey guys, Brent is back! After a couple of weeks off for vacation, Brent rejoins Eric to recap the events of the past week. There was a lot of news and in this episode the guys help to break it all down. Headlines included Team Canada’s bronze medal win at the Pan Am Games, a couple of feel-good stories on the Korn Ferry Tour, and Bryson’s slow play meltdown at The Northern Trust. We also set up the weeks ahead and what’s at stake for several pros as the Korn Ferry Tour heads into its season...
FedEx Cup Playoffs Preview (RG19)
August 07, 2019 00:51 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week Eric takes on solo hosting duties with both Brent and John away for the long weekend. But fear not! He is joined by TSN’s Adam Scully (@adam_scully), a producer and frequent contributor on Golf Talk Canada and TSN Radio’s Junior Hockey Magazine. Adam helps Eric set up the FedEx Cup Playoffs, covering the format changes new to this season as well as giving some expert analysis on the field of 125 players who qualified for the first event. They also discuss the five Canadians who qua...
Midseason Check-In (RG18)
July 31, 2019 00:33 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBWith Brent away on vacation, John steps up and joins Eric in studio to take on full co-hosting duties. They begin the episode recapping this week’s news from the major tours including another big win by Jin Young Ko at the Evian Championship, Brooks capping off an incredible season with a $5 million payday at the WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational, and Collin Morikawa officially getting his promising career started with a win at the Barracuda Championsip in Reno, Nevada. Then, with the calend...
Open Championship Recap (RG17)
July 23, 2019 20:29 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week we recap Shane Lowry’s epic victory in front of a (almost?) hometown crowd at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. We also discuss some of the other big names and story lines from the event, including Rory’s struggles off the first tee, Brooks flirting with history, as well as a somewhat bizarre equipment controversy for Xander Schauffele. We also kick off the episode by catching up with John, who was live in studio, as he regales us with some stories from his previously ment...
The Open Championship Preview with Mark Zecchino (RG16)
July 17, 2019 01:14 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWith the 148th edition of the Open Championship returning to Northern Ireland for the first time in 68 years, not many people know what to expect out of Royal Portrush. So, to help us with our preview show, we’ve once again called in the expert - Golf Talk Canada’s Mark Zecchino. In this week’s episode Mark discusses what to look for out of the course and some of the biggest names in the field. He also shares some of his expert picks and gives us an idea of who to watch out for atop the lead...
Hungry Like the Wolff (RG15)
July 10, 2019 00:41 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week college phenom Matthew Wolff made his official entrance into the winner’s circle on the PGA Tour, taking home the 3M Open title in only his 3rd start as a professional. Wolff’s incredible weekend run was capped off by a clutch eagle putt on the 72nd hole to edge out Bryson DeChambeau and fellow rookie Collin Morikawa by one stroke. This episode recaps Wolff’s performance as well as a strong showings from a whole group of Canadians, led by Adam Hadwin’s 4th place finish. After the...
SCOREGolf Editor Jason Logan (RG14)
July 03, 2019 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBNo tour news this week since we’ve all been away enjoying the Canada Day long weekend! However, last week we had the opportunity to sit down for an extended interview with Jason Logan, editor of SCOREGolf Magazine and co-host of SCOREGolf TV. In the interview, Jason discusses his background, how he got into golf media, and some of his more memorable interviews. He also takes a deep dive into what goes into creating the renowned Top 100, a ranking of Canada’s best golf courses. Finally, Jason...
Introducing Ready Golf Course Ratings (RG13)
June 26, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this week’s episode, Eric and Brent unveil the new course rating system that Ready Golf will be implementing moving forward. One of the original ideas behind this podcast was to talk about things at a local level that are more relevant to the average golfer. Our course ratings look at some of the popular courses that anybody would play and help to evaluate them in terms that the everyday golfer can appreciate. Our course ratings are made up of 7 factors: condition, design, difficulty,...
US Open Recap (RG12)
June 19, 2019 23:17 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBFresh off the parade celebrating the Toronto Raptors’ NBA title, Eric and Brent recap some of the top moments from this year’s US Open. We talk about Gary Woodland’s unshakeable final round, Brooks Koepka’s run at history, and a few other big names who came out at Pebble Beach. We also take some time to discuss Brooke Henderson and her incredible achievement of winning the Meijer LPGA Classic and securing her place as the most decorated Canadian professional golfer with her 9th tour victor...
Canadian Open Recap | US Open Preview (RG11)
June 13, 2019 01:13 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIn the first half of this week’s show, we wrap up our coverage of the RBC Canadian open, by recapping Rory’s incredible victory - his 16th on tour and first on Canadian soil! We discuss his dominant weekend as well as catch up on some of the other big names in the event, including some strong performances by a few Canadians in the field. Then, we reconnect once again with Boyd Mickle to get his firsthand take on how the course played and get some highlights from his weekend. We then shif...
Canadian Open Preview Part 2 (RG10)
June 05, 2019 01:12 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWelcome to Part 2 of Ready Golf’s RBC Canadian Open coverage! Late last week it was announced that another round of huge names would be making their way to the Hamilton Golf & Country Club. Justin Thomas, Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson will now be joining Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and a roster of other world-class PGA Tour talent as they compete for our national championship. This week, we take a close look at what has become the strongest field the tournament has see...
Bonus Pod: Mr. Mickle Goes to Augusta (RG09)
May 31, 2019 22:40 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBIn a special bonus edition of Ready Golf, we talk to friend of the pod Boyd Mickle about his recent trip to Augusta National. Boyd had the privilege of playing the course just 10 days before the opening round of the Masters. From staying in the Eisenhower Cabin to teeing off with Adam Scott watching on, it really was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This conversation was originally recorded with Boyd in Part 1 of our RBC Canadian Open Preview. Check back next week as we take a deep dive in...
Canadian Open Preview Part 1 (RG08)
May 29, 2019 00:16 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBWith only two weeks to go until our national championship begins, Ready Golf kicks off this week with Part 1 of our RBC Canadian Open preview! This episode covers a brief history of the historic event and outlines some major changes that are taking place this year; the first being the change in date, moving up to June from July. The second change is a shift in venue, returning to the Hamilton Golf & Country Club for the first time since 2012. We discuss the impact that both of these factor...
PGA Championship Recap (RG07)
May 22, 2019 00:43 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBIt was another exciting week on tour with Brooks Koepka continuing his dominance to defend his title at the PGA Championship. The win was Brooks’ 4th career major, which puts him in some pretty elite company. With Brent away on vacation, Ready Golf is pleased to introduce you to guest host John Wearing, who will be assisting with our PGA Championship coverage. John will be joining the guys at Ready Golf moving forward as a frequent co-host, contributor, and all-around good guy. But fear no...
PGA Championship Preview with Mark Zecchino (RG06)
May 15, 2019 00:34 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBIt’s PGA Championship week so we brought back industry expert (and friend of the pod) Mark Zecchino of Golf Talk Canada. Mark shares his takes on the infamous Bethpage Black, including keys to success at such a difficult course and what players are poised to make a run at the season’s second major championship. Then we make our own picks for the tournament and discuss some other storylines we’re following leading into the weekend, such as: · A brief background on Bethpage Black · ...
Matt Shubley (RG05)
May 08, 2019 00:44 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week Ready Golf is joined by up-and-coming pro golfer Matt Shubley. Matt is born and raised on Ontario and is a member of the Oshawa Golf & Curling Club. After playing in high school, Matt went to the States to play college golf at Sacred Heart University, an NCAA Division I school in Fairfield, Connecticut. In his senior year, Matt was a 2 x Northeastern Conference Golfer of the Week and named First Team All-NEC. Since graduating and turning pro, Matt has been playing in the West Flo...
Drive, Chip & Putt Champion Nicole Gal PLUS Ready Golf's Guide to Handicapping (RG04)
May 01, 2019 01:01 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode, we cover recent golf headlines including: The Zurich Classic and implications for the President’s Cup Another strong week for Brooke Henderson on the LPGA Tour A Eurpoean Tour pro being the latest to speak out against slow play Then, Eric and Brent sit down for an interview with Oakville, Ontario’s Nicole Gal, recent champion of the Girls 14-15 division of the 2019 National Drive, Chip, & Putt event held ahead of the Masters at Augusta National. In the interview, Nicole ...
Destination Golf with TJ Rule (RG03)
April 24, 2019 00:16 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThere were some big headlines in the Canadian golf scene with Brigitte Thibault winning her first individual NCAA title at the Mountain West Championship. Check out our interview with Brigitte back in Episode 1! Additionally, Brooke Henderson continued to see success this season as she defended her title at the Lotte Championship in Hawaii. This is her 8th career victory, tying her with Sandra Post for the most all-time career wins by a Canadian on the LPGA tour. Back home in Ontario, ...
Masters Preview with Mark Zecchino (RG02)
April 10, 2019 00:22 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBMasters week has arrived! For many Canadians, the Masters marks the official start to the golf season. In this week’s episode, Eric and Brent take an in-depth look at the year’s first major and the biggest tournament on the planet. They go over their picks for the week, including their favourites to win, storylines they’ll be following, and some sleeper picks that could run away with the tournament. We then bring in the real expert, Mark Zecchino, Host & Executive Producer of Golf Talk C...
Augusta National Women's Amateur with Brigitte Thibault (RG01)
April 03, 2019 00:56 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBWelcome to the Ready Golf Podcast! This week was a busy one in the world of golf with several events taking place across the major tours. In this episode, Eric and Brent recap some of the big story lines including another faux-pas for Sergio at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play and a big win for G-Mac in Puntacana. We then feature an interview with Canada’s top ranked amateur Brigitte Thibault, who will be making history as the first Canadian female to be invited to play at Au...
Trailer - We're Playing Ready Golf!
March 11, 2019 22:25 - 2 minutes - 3.68 MBThe Ready Golf podcast launches Spring 2019! For more info, visit www.readygolf.ca Twitter - @readygolfpod Instagram - @readygolfpod