The Tie Podcast
289 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsConnecting people through a common interest in the game of golf while also exploring many other aspects of who they are.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Rob Collins-Bringing a Twist on Traditional Architecture to Everyone
November 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBWhat an episode! Lots of fun catching up with Rob Collins who is the lead designer for King-Collins. You all probably know King-Collins from their work at Sweetens Cove and some of the other projects they have upcoming. Rob and I take a bit of a detour from the typical story of Sweetens and rather discuss what he tries to implement in his designs, what inspires his architecture, how to blend all the stakeholders in a new golf course, and a lot more. If you have played Sweetens, are inter...
Mudball Monday Episode 17-The Hang: With Special Guest, The Russian!
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThe first #mudballmonday where we bring on another golf junkie to try to control a little mudder with us! Today, Walker, Nick(The Russian), and Henry talk about the post round hang and why it is such a special part of a day at the golf course. We talk about some of what constitutes a great post round hang, some of our favorite spots, why trips and rounds with friends are so special, and more. Thanks to Nick Kroisov for coming on! Check him out at the link below as he posts a ton of great g...
Mudball Monday Episode 16-Pro Shops
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBVibe, favorites, flow, etiquette, who's "that guy." It's all here on mudball monday and since you're here with us, we hope you enjoy. Thanks as always for tuning in and we look forward to bringing you more great content later this week. @thetiepodcast on instagram and twitter [email protected]
Nicklaus Mills-Golf Artist, Designer, Architect, & Advocate
November 05, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBYet another Aussie joins us today at The Tie to talk all things architecture, art, graphic design, and much more. Nicklaus joins us from Melbourne where he runs both @sandbuiltstudios and @twirledclubs to express his passion for the game. As you'll quickly gather from the interview, there are not many people who have more passion and talent within so many facets of golf, making Nick an ideal member of The Tie community. Thanks for being here with us and please check out Nick's social channel...
Nicklaus Mills-Golf Artist, Designer, Architect, & Advocate
November 05, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBYet another Aussie joins us today at The Tie to talk all things architecture, art, graphic design, and much more. Nicklaus joins us from Melbourne where he runs both @sandbuiltstudios and @twirledclubs to express his passion for the game. As you'll quickly gather from the interview, there are not many people who have more passion and talent within so many facets of golf, making Nick an ideal member of The Tie community. Thanks for being here with us and please check out Nick's social channel...
Mudball Monday Episode 15-Green Speeds
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBLightning fast? Slow as hell? Undulating? Pancakes? Lays Potato chips? It's all here and it's all up for a chat about the development over time of how fast the surfaces we putt on roll and how they affects the game. From the architecture and strategy of a golf course to the type of player who may win pro event week to week, there is a lot to consider when it comes to green speeds, and it's ALL here on #mudballmonday at The Tie. Enjoy! @thetiepodcast on instagram and twitter thetiegolfpodcas...
Joe Mayo-Don't Fear The Data
October 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBJoe Mayo, formerly known as the Trackman Maestro, my golf instructor, former professional poker player, football theory and statistics aficionado, anything interesting yet? Hope you enjoy hearing Joe talk about his fascinating journey from being one of the very first people to truly understand the Trackman, to social media stardom and subsequent disenchantment, to now being a fantastic golf coach while also spending his time thinking deeply about football and poker strategy. Get ready to thi...
Mudball Monday Episode 14-Favorite Golf Garments
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWhat's yours? Fall golf is fully upon us which means everyone is breaking out all their best gear to stay warm (hopefully not too warm) and more importantly look CRISPY. Good chat, good banter, good stuff. As always, we so appreciate everyone who listens to this episode and any of our others. Reach us at the links below, and lets keep growing and improving The Tie community. Cheers, - The Tie Guys @thetiepodcast on instagram and twitter [email protected]
Mudball Monday Episode 13-Caddies
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBCaddy pod! Quirky caddies, professional caddies, casual golf, competitive golf, how to treat a caddy, how not to treat a caddy, it's all in there for you. Such an important piece of the fabric of the game, this was a good one talking all things caddies. Give it a listen, and remember, NEVER be that guy... you'll have to listen in to found out who we're talking about. Always appreciate the support and look forward to continuing the conversation down below! Cheers, - The Tie Guys @thetiepo...
Colin Sheehan-Yale Men's Golf Coach and So Much More!
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBHeck of a conversation between Walker and Colin talking all things Yale golf from a historical standpoint, Yale Golf Course in the past, present, and future (shoutout Gil), and more. The closest thing golf may have to a renaissance man, Colin and Walker also dive into Colin's interests and work with The Outpost Club, The Tree Farm, a few projects across the pond, and many other areas of interest within and outside of the game of golf. This one gets a little long, but there is a lot of good s...
Mudball Monday Episode 12-The Wilderness of Competitive Golf
October 11, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThere. Is . No. Strategy. Ever felt like you go out in a competitive round with a great game plan and then by the second swing of the day its just full blown survival mode? Yep, us too. Thats just how it is. Check out our thoughts on the matter and what we like to do to combat it. Much Love, The Tie Guys @thetiepodcast on instagram and twitter [email protected]
Mudball Monday Episode 11-Bunkers
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBArchitecture, design, playability, difficulty, natural, geometric, house theory, etc. Its all in there. We go deep on bunkers and how they impact different players, interact with the course and the natural landscape, impart some of our thoughts on when and what types of bunkers work and also those that don't, and even give a few tips on how to be better from bunkers. Enjoy! @thetiepodcast on instagram and twitter [email protected]
Mudball Monday Episode 10-Planning a Buddies Golf Trip
September 27, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBYou know we love to travel for golf - and other things - here at The Tie, so today we dive into a discussion on what to consider when traveling with a group of guys. Everything from travel to golf courses to food and beverage, we touch all the bases on how to think through planning your ideal buddies trip and how to get the maximum enjoyment out of it. Where are you and your friends going next? Let us know below! Thanks for being here as always. Get in touch with us down below! Cheers, - ...
Mike Clayton-The Pulse of Australian Golf
September 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBFun to have on a legend of the game who has a hand in most everything within the game in Australia and has such an influential voice on many of today's most important debates on thought pieces about the future of golf. Mike is currently an architect with Clayton, Devries, and Pont, one of the coolest and most globally influential architecture firms in the game today. Their work has taken them all across the sand belt an much of the restorative work being done there, they are beginning to bec...
Mudball Monday Episode 9-Cold Weather Golf
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBLove it? Hate it? Appreciate it? Our answer is yes. Fun episode talking about the love/hate relationship and everything else we feel about cold weather golf. This should provide for a very relatable conversation for a lot of people, especially as we move into the colder months ahead. Enjoy! Check us out and connect on social at the links below: @thetiepodcast on twitter and instagram [email protected]
Trevor Dormer-Organic Golf Course Architecture
September 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis one is for the GCA nerds and novices alike. Trevor Dormer is a Canadian golf course architect who has worked under many of the best names in the GCA world and is rapidly expanding his knowledge and capabilities in the space that will surely land him among the greats in due time. A big proponent of "organically hewn golf course architecture," Trevor shares some amazing nuggets on how he views blending the beauty that is anywhere and everywhere on earth, and the strategic importance of ho...
Simon Dick-Chasing Top 100, But Finding so Much More
September 10, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBSimon Dick, the living embodiment of The Tie podcast. Simon hails from Melbourne, Australia and plays out of the world renowned Kingston Heath Golf Club. Simon and Walker explore his past, somewhat recent travels over the past handful of years chasing the top 100 golf courses in the world, and his immediate past of the covid 19 lockdowns that have been much tougher on Aussies than those of us in the states. Simon provides great outlook on what is important in life when navigating things suc...
Mudball Monday Episode 8-Television Commentary
September 06, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBYou know the drill. It's MBM baby!!! Our commentary on golf commentary. What we like, what we don't. Who we like, who we don't. What are your thoughts on golf commentary on TV? Let us know below. Much love as always for being part of The Tie community. - The Tie Guys @thetiepodcast on instagram and twitter
KJ Costello-Live for the moment
September 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBGreat chat today especially for the sports fans out there. KJ is an aspiring NFL QB who played 4 years for Stanford before transferring to play under Mike Leach for a year at Mississippi State. Recently, he has spent time on a few rosters as well as going through the NFL combine and continuing his hard work on his craft. This is a good one for all the mindset junkies out there as KJ shares his cerebral approach to getting better at Quarterbacking, golf, or anything he approaches in life. For...
Mudball Monday Episode 7-The Faz!!!
August 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBThe Faz! The time has come for us to divulge our opinions on the man behind Caves Valley, Quail Hollow, Wade Hampton, Shadow Creek, Congaree, and so many more courses across America. The king of the overrated golf… ok I’ve said enough. Give it a listen. Let us know what you think! Would love to continue the conversation on Twitter or insta at the link below. @thetiepodcast Cheers, - The Tie Guys
Dave Baysden-Do the things that are important to you
August 27, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBA local Charlotte artist, Dave Baysden has become heavily involved with and passionate about the game of golf over the last handful of years as his life as an artist has developed from a lifelong interest, to side gig, to full time show. Dave has particularly grown his passion for golf and his art business in tandem, painting some of the more interesting and creative pieces of different courses and golf landscapes I have seen. Among other styles, Dave has found his niche in watercolors, with...
Ben Adelberg-Amateur Golf's King of Content
August 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBYou may know him from or as "the back of the range guy," but today I bring to you more about Ben Adelberg, and the other things that make him who he is. Ben and I discuss his transition into full time coverage/content creation for amateur golf, the beginnings and current status of his podcast "The Back of the Range," and finally we discuss his relationship with and passion for his own game. Fun stories, great banter, and a shared passion for amateur golf make this my favorite episode yet. I ...
Brandon Wu-Headed to the PGA Tour
August 20, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIf you don't know who Brandon is yet, that is about to change. He'll be headed to the tour this fall after a great season on the Korn Ferry Tour which placed him 13th on the season ending points list over the 2 year rolling schedule with the covid break in between. Brandon gives us a run down of what his pro path has looked like thus far as well as what he has focused on to continue to get better. We also get into how he approaches rest, recovery, nutrition, and balancing life off the course...
Mudball Monday Episode 6-We all suck, let's suck a little less
August 16, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBHow we think about the game's difficulty, the inherent condition of sucking, and how you can improve your ability to play better, or at least better accept the fact that we all do suck at golf and recognizing that is the first step to improvement. As always, thanks for listening, and get in contact with us at the channels below. - The Tie Guys @thetiegolfpodcast on insta @thetiepodcast on twitter
Oakmont! Alternate lines, tight fairways, and more.
August 14, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBA breakdown of how the golf course is playing this week for the US Am ahead of sunday's final. Adressing some of the holes where players have been taking alternate lines, why that is the case, whether we should care, and what that may look like in the 2025 US Open. Hit us up on the social channels to continue the conversation if desired. Enjoy! - The Tie Guys @thetiegolfpodcast on instagram @thetiepodcast on twitter
Mudball Monday Episode 5-House Theory
August 09, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBHouse theory! A wonderfully stupid metaphor for golf holes/courses and how they can be likened to a house...bear with us, we will explain. hit us up @thetiegolfpodcast on insta and @thetiepodcast on twitter. Have had a daily tweet thread going that we would love a bit of support with... check us out on the bird and you'll see what we're talking about. You'll thank us for it later. with love, - The Tie Guys
John Eades-The Endless Dichotomy of Golf's Importance to Life
August 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBAwesome episode with a father, entrepreneur, brother, husband, podcaster, author, and golfer that can relate to just about anyone on multiple levels. John has amazing perspective on the game and the things it has done for him through the years but also how it is not even close to his main focus at the moment. At least not his game specifically. Walker and John discuss everything from beginnings in the game to college and mid am golf to John now passing the game along to his kids. Further, ...
Mudball Monday Episode 4-Players for Sale!
August 02, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWho do The Tie guys have a bone to pick with in professional golf? In the most light hearted of ways, we explore 2 players that we don't exactly care for in the professional game. A fun and anything but serious conversation that I hope everyone enjoys. New episode coming Wednesday with Walker and another awesome guest. Be on the lookout for that one and don't be afraid to reach out over instagram or Twitter @thetiegolfpodcast Much love and many thanks. Cheers, The Tie guys
Mudball Monday Episode 3-The Golf Bag
July 19, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBAll about the ole golfer's quiver. Expect all things that go in the bag, on the bag, how to carry and organize the bag, and most importantly how these things SHOULDN'T be. We'll have 2 interviews coming your way this week so look out for those. Thanks for tuning in to The Tie, we really do appreciate it. DM's are wide open @thetiegolfpodcast so connect with us there if you so please. Cheers!
Skip Dunaway-A life of love for the game
July 14, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBA feel good episode with a local Charlotte legend who has been a great influence on our golf games. Skip takes us through his start in the game, playing high level amateur and collegiate golf, his stint on the PGATour, and now playing the game for fun as a friend, father, and frequent competitor. Many life and golf lessons to be had from this one and a great listen for someone who is not feeling the love for the game right now. Enjoy! As always, @thetiegolfpodcast
Mudball Monday Episode 2-Neapolitan vs New York Slice
July 12, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBWhich one do you prefer? Both is certainly an acceptable answer. Enjoy the second episode of Mudball Monday and look out for another interview dropping this Wednesday. As always, we can be reached at @thetiegolfpodcast
Andrea Lee - Every week is a new opportunity, just keep grinding
July 09, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBSuper fun conversation with one the the LPGA Tour's rising stars. Andrea was extremely honest about the state of her game and how professional golf is not always as easy as the pros make it seem. A former world #1 amateur player and the winningest player in Stanford Women's Golf history, there are many good things ahead for Andrea and we look forward to tracking her success the rest of this season and down the road. Follow/connect with us on instagram @thetiegolfpodcast and if you want to ...
Mudball Monday Episode 1-Turnhouse Snacks
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBA couple of our favorites. We all know the turn house can save a bad front nine, at least for a few holes... we hope you all enjoy this episode and we look forward to bringing you a weekly rendition of Mudball Monday. DM us at @thetiegolfpodcast to let us know how we're doing, who you want to hear from on The Tie, or for any other valid reason. Cheers!
Bandon! A conversation on the summer solstice and resort as a whole
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIn the first half of the episode Walker and Henry do a Q&A where Walker asks Henry things he wants to know about the resort having never been before. The second half is an interview between Henry and two friends, David Margolis (@punchbowlpack DC here...) and Matt Prince about their recent experience playing all 5 courses in one day for the summer solstice. Enjoy! Reach out on instagram with any comments, requests, or just to get in touch. Thanks for being a part of the tie community! @henr...
Culture Intro
June 13, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn part 1 of our 4 part introductory series we will dive into what the term culture means to us within the scope of golf and how we will explore this concept down the road. Enjoy!
Golf Course Architecture Intro
June 13, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBA good exploration into our passion for architecture and our varying levels of expertise within the space. From the GCA nerd to someone with a passing interest, we'll be able to relate to many different levels of knowledge and passion for the space.
Tying it all together
June 13, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBFinal part of the intro series. We each explore an experience in the game that holistically displays the 3 areas of interest for our podcast we have already covered. We hope you will join us soon for our first few real episodes!
The Tie-Intro
June 13, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBPilot episode introducing hosts and the concept behind our podcast. After this one, we will hop into a 4 part intro series.
Competition Intro
June 13, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWhat does competition mean to us these days? What are our backgrounds with regard to competition? Why do we compete? Why should you compete? Fun conversation that sheds light on a part of the game that has meant a lot to each of us and will continue to in the future.