Explore every episode of the podcast Bay State Golf Podcast
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| Golf training with Coach Kevin Duffy of Rotational Strength Sports | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:49:43 | |
Coach Kevin Duffy discusses golf training, golf diet, and his journey in the world of training and golf. He talks about his background in football and how he transitioned into golf training. He emphasizes the importance of lower body strength and stability in golf and dispels the myth of getting too bulky from strength training. He also highlights the misconception of stopping training during the golf season and emphasizes the need to maintain strength and flexibility throughout the year. He also emphasizes the need for individualized training programs based on specific goals and the importance of nutrition and hydration on the golf course. LINKS: | |||
| Recapping the courses I played in August | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:42:06 | |
I played seven courses in August. Four of them were new and three were courses I was revisiting. I share two things I liked and one thing that I didn't like about each. LINKS: | |||
| 5 Things to Know about Big Cedar Lodge | 24 May 2024 | 00:29:38 | |
I played golf at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri. It has five courses. Three championship courses - Ozarks National, Buffalo Ridge, and Payne's Valley. It also has a nine-hole course called Top of the Rock and a 13-hole walking course called Mountain Top. LINKS: | |||
| Returning to the Game of Golf with Mike Giblin | 03 Dec 2020 | 01:02:54 | |
Sean has his friend Mike on this week to talk about golf. In strange twist of fate, some big NBA news dropped just before they recorded and because their friendship blossomed around the NBA, we break down the trade first. Then we get to Mike's reinvigorated love of golf after a decade away from the sport. The challenges of breaking 100, 90, and 80, balancing practice and playing, and avoiding the flood of internet teaching content. We also discuss the process of getting fitted, Mike's few rounds at Sebonack, and wrap-up with Mike's crazy childhood driving range injury. LINKS: | |||
| Ryan French of Monday Q Info | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:43:14 | |
Ryan French who runs the Monday Q account on Twitter joins me on this podcast. Ryan is a champion of the mini-tour golfer and has spent the last three years documenting the challenges of making it as a professional golfer. We discuss how he got into the game of golf, his time caddying on the Canadian tour and other mini-tours, how he manages to collect and tell stories through his twitter feed. Ryan’s story is a lot like the ones he tells about others. He works hard and loves what he does, but it took him leaving another profession to realize that happiness isn’t always baked into a paycheck at the end of the week. As always, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you’re new here, please press or click that subscribe button on whatever pod catcher you use for your podcast pleasure. A rating and review would be swell, too. You can also find me on social. On twitter I am BostonHomer on Instagram I am StayHomeHusband. I write a couple times a week at Stayhomehusband.com and I would encourage you to sign up for my Friday newsletter to get all my stuff in one place. If you’re not following Ryan’s twitter account, you should be. It’s called Monday Q Info (acaseofthegolf1). LINKS: | |||
| A Chat with Matt Roberts of Old Line Golf | 13 Nov 2020 | 00:55:54 | |
On this episode, I have am joined by Matt Roberts who runs Old Line Golf. Matt is an admitted golf nut and loves to travel all around Maryland playing golf and finding interesting stories to tell. We covered a bunch of topics including his changed perspective while on the golf course, chasing a single digit handicap, playing as a single, the explosion and inclusiveness of golf this summer, and organizing a trip to the North Carolina Sandhills this past August. He also told a touching story about his experience at the Masters in 2015 and then again in 2016. Towards the end Matt offers up some golf podcasts and books he enjoys. If you’re new here, please press or click that subscribe button on whatever pod catcher you use for your podcast pleasure. A rating and review would be swell, too. You can also find me on social. On twitter I am BostonHomer on Instagram I am StayHomeHusband. I write a couple times a week at Stayhomehusband.com and I would encourage you to sign up for my Friday newsletter to get all my stuff in one place. Matt’s work can be found on his website, OldLineGolf.com and his twitter and Instagram are outstanding. Find them at Old Line Golf also. LINKS: | |||
| Masters 2020 Preview | 10 Nov 2020 | 01:14:56 | |
Today's podcast is a Masters Preview with Paul Burke. In this episode, we discuss the golf course and some hypotheticals if we were able to play only some of the golf holes at Augusta National. We touch on the good and bad about a November Masters before revisiting the anniversary winners in five year intervals. Jordan Spieth, Tiger, and Phil are discussed during this segment. We wrap up with our picks for the week. The three favorites, two dark horses, and one trunk slammer. LINKS: | |||
| A Chat with The Cape Cod Golf Guys | 05 Nov 2020 | 01:00:45 | |
Adam and Jarrod joined me to talk about Cape Cod Golf. These two brothers, aka The Cape Cod Golf Guys, have decided to play each course on the Cape and Islands. Their motivation is both from a love of golf and a glaring lack of online info about courses in their beloved section of the state. In addition to discussing their process for ranking courses we talk about how it has changed their mindset on the course, the thin line between being honest and mean, and their hidden gems thus far. We wrap up with their five rounds in Massachusetts and discussion various golf course games and ways to make rounds more about the game and less about the score. LINKS: | |||
| Plymouth Country Club Historian Jed Moller. | 29 Oct 2020 | 01:02:29 | |
Jed Moller joins me to talk about Plymouth Country Club. Jed is a member at Plymouth CC but is also become the club’s historian. He’s full of great info about Plymouth’s history on and off the golf course. We talk about the founding of the course, Donald Ross’ par 70 design and why it’s now a par 69. Plymouth CC is also in the middle of a long term restoration which Jed and I touch on too. As a par 69, Plymouth might get a side eye from some folks, but the course is excellent and I really enjoyed Jed’s thoughts on golf course architecture and his interesting perspective on my “5 rounds in Massachusetts” question, which sent us all over the state. LINKS: | |||
| Golf Course Grounds Crew Life and a Tour of South Shore Golf with Kevin Van Cleef | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:51:28 | |
I'm joined on this pod by Kevin Van Cleef. Kevin and I had never met before this pod, we found each other on golf twitter and he seemed like he had some interesting thoughts on golf and he is also currently working on the grounds crew at Old Sandwich in Plymouth, Massachusetts. OS has found it’s way onto many top 100 courses in the US lists. Kevin and I talk about the life of a grounds crew member, the challenging tasks he has to take on. Then we discuss golf in general, what we like and don’t like about various courses. Kevin shares his five rounds in Massachusetts with me, a great list and then tosses in some 9-hole courses for some honorable mentions. LINKS: | |||
| An Interview with Matt Parziale | 15 Oct 2020 | 00:31:02 | |
Golfer Matt Parziale joins me for this pod to talk about playing in major championships, his mental game, life as a big time amateur golfer, his preparation for events, his schedule, his plans for golf down the road, and more. LINKS: | |||
| US Open at Winged Foot Preview and Picks | 15 Sep 2020 | 01:13:17 | |
It's the week of a major, so Paul joins the pod to dish on US Open golf. They start off talking about Winged Foot the course, a place neither of them know terribly well. Paul believes that might be due to the lack of truly memorable holes as compared to other top notch US Open courses. It has only host 2 majors in our lifetime, and neither of them stand out in our memory for the course, but more for the stories, especially in 2006 when Geoff Ogilvy beat out some of the best players in the world. The discussion turns to what courses are in the US Open top tier and second tier along with some thoughts about Pinehurt's new relationship to the USGA and a possible rota, like the R&A uses for The Open. LINKS: | |||
| PGA Championship at Harding Park Preview | 04 Aug 2020 | 01:28:55 | |
Sean has his golf stand-by Paul Burke on because it's major week. The PGA is the first major in more than a year. Paul launches into a golf coverage rant right off the bat. The Golf Channel dropped the ball by not having any real coverage from Harding Park until Monday evening. A missed opportunity, and Paul wants you to know about it. LINKS: | |||
| PGA Championship preview and picks | 15 May 2024 | 01:04:15 | |
In this episode of the Bay State Golf Podcast, Sean and Burke discuss the upcoming PGA Championship. They start with the past majors at Valhalla and recall Kenny Perry's loss along with the Tiger Woods Bob May duel and Rory McIlroy's 2014 triumph. LINKS: | |||
| Golf during a Pandemic | 16 Apr 2020 | 01:13:06 | |
I am joined by Paul Burke to talk about golf and how we're filling the void of live sporting events. We challenge the Golf Channel to be better, because they've dropped the ball on various opportunities to show coverage of great tournaments instead of mailing it in and showing the first round of the 2019 Valero Texas Open. Open up the archives and get creative! LINKS: | |||
| COVID-19 in China and the USA | 23 Mar 2020 | 01:10:42 | |
On Friday March 20, Sean spoke to his cousin about his experience in China during the spread of COVID-19 across the world. Jerome currently teaches third grade in China and has some interesting stories to tell about containment and how people reacted to the quick, swift, and sweeping measures to stay indoors and close businesses. LINKS: | |||
| West Ham United Past and Present | 15 Nov 2019 | 01:05:19 | |
In the second of their deep dive series, Both and Sean looked at West Ham United from all angles. Their past, built out of the hot steel and rivet hammers of the shipbuilders, to their present, a side looking for a new identity in a new stadium with some rather upset fans. Their Academy program arguably won England the 1966 World Cup and also flooded the Premier League with great players in the early 2000s. Hooliganism, songs about bubbles, youth development, and the eternal struggle to remain relevant among their London brethren marks this club's past and present. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-imperfect-game/messageLINKS: | |||
| Overturned red cards, new captains, and Stamford Bridge hysterics | 07 Nov 2019 | 00:31:52 | |
Both joins Sean to talk about this week's English Soccer happenings. Son's horrible tackle, the new captain at Arsenal, the inevitability of the relegation zone already, and what matches are worth watching this week that aren't Manchester City v Liverpool. They wrap up with the Champions League insanity that occurred between Chelsea and Ajax on Tuesday. LINKS: | |||
| The Xhaka Saga and Club Power Structures | 01 Nov 2019 | 01:06:42 | |
Sean and Both are back at it to talk about the Premier League. The Arsenal captainship might be up for grabs after Granit Xhaka's, meltdown. As Sean and Both unpack what's going on at Arsenal, they discuss the power structures and decision making at other big clubs. Who is in charge? How do different teams handle their legacy and managerial changes (00:00-41:30). Liverpool's win over Tottenham on Sunday was a big boy victory, as they continue to set the pace in England. Liverpool's schedule, along with the other top clubs, will prove to be a challenge the next 8 weeks. How will Tottenham right the ship? On the other end of the table, Southampton suffered the worst home loss in history after a 9-0 loss in the pouring rain. But the players tried to make it up to the fans by doing something no pro athlete would ever do in the United States (41:30-58:00). They wrap up by looking at some games to keep an eye on this weekend, both in England and the rest of the soccer world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-imperfect-game/messageLINKS: | |||
| The Top 5 Golf Majors of the Decade | 16 Aug 2019 | 01:19:50 | |
Sean has Paul on for the first in his "... of the decade" series. 2020 is coming and it's time to start reflecting on the things we liked and disliked. In this episode, the guys start by talking about how they are filling their PGA Championship void with Korn Ferry Tour Finals and the US Amateur Championships. Then they dive in and discuss each of their top 5 picks, while sprinkling in their pick for the worst major of the decade. At the 57:00 mark, the guys wander off and talk about some honorable mentions, golf this decade, Golf.com's top majors list, the worst 18th holes losses, and Phil's sliding door quest for the grand slam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-imperfect-game/messageLINKS: | |||
| The Open Championship preview with Paul | 17 Jul 2019 | 01:11:31 | |
Sean has Paul on to talk about The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. They break down the importance of golf coming to Northern Ireland, the redesign of the golf course, and how the TV coverage will tackle the history of the region (00:00-16:00). They move to Phil's "hard reset" video and his comments on Golf Channel from Tuesday. Sean wonders about Phil's health and if there's something deeper going on with him beyond a simple diet and cleanse, Rory's "home game" in Northern Ireland and how it might harm his ability to contend (16:00-30:30). Then they head off the trail and talk about the new schedule and how it could or couldn't effect the PGA TOUR going forward. Will the tour split into a big tour and small tour? Does the FedEx Cup really matter (30:30-44:30)? Finally, they pick their top 3, a dark horse, an MC Hammer, and an Icarus (44:30-END).--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-imperfect-game/message LINKS: | |||
| US Open Pebble Beach Preview | 12 Jun 2019 | 01:03:55 | |
Sean and Paul discuss the US Open at Pebble Beach. Can Tiger get his second major this year? Will Pebble Beach hold up as a US Open site? Massachusetts golf has come a long way with four reps in the field. Of course, they also make their three picks and a darkhorse.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-imperfect-game/message LINKS: | |||
| PGA Championship at Bethpage | 15 May 2019 | 01:02:42 | |
Sean and Paul break down the 2019 PGA Championship.They start with the course and what they like and dislike about it (00:00-23:00). Including a good 3 minute dissection of David Duval.Then they discuss the new timing of the event now that it's in May. Will the weather be more of a factor? Will people be as interested considering the other sports distractions going on in the NBA and NHL (23:00-32:00).Get your bookie on the phone, because they wrap up talking about the players in the field. Should John Daly be allowed to use a cart? Is Tiger really a favorite? When can we start saying DJs career is a disappointment? Finally, they pick their top 3 contenders and a darkhorse.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-imperfect-game/message LINKS: | |||
| Masters Review 2019 | 15 Apr 2019 | 00:54:40 | |
Sean and Paul talk through Tiger's Masters victory. Sean has to defend a questionable choice he made.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-imperfect-game/message LINKS: | |||
| Lessons learned from a beginner | 10 May 2024 | 01:05:38 | |
After 14 months, Tun returns to the podcast. This pod revolves around Tung's journey in golf, starting from when they first played together in 2009 to Tung's recent foray into the game during the COVID-19 pandemic. LINKS: | |||
| The Masters 2019 Preview | 09 Apr 2019 | 01:06:48 | |
Sean and Paul continue their annual Masters preview tradition. They begin with a Game of Thrones rant, then reminisce about some Masters anniversaries. Bubba's second win, Angel Cabrera's playoff victory, Phil's first, Jose Maria's double, and Faldo's playoff win in 1989 (00:00-22:30).Then they go through some quick talking points: Spieth's recent struggles, Grand Slam chasers, DJ's Augusta mediocrity in the face of high expectations, Patrick Reed's green jacket defense, and if Brooks Koepka can maintain his major domination (22:30-37:20).They wrap up the pod with their top three picks and some dark horses.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-imperfect-game/message LINKS: | |||
| Best Golf Courses in Massachusetts for Beginners | 03 May 2024 | 00:32:03 | |
I discuss the best golf courses in Massachusetts for beginners, keeping value, ease of play, and an easy walk in mind. The list has 9-hole and 18-hole courses. The courses offer a mix of challenge and interest for beginners, making them great options to learn and enjoy the game of golf. LINKS: | |||
| Five courses I am looking forward to playing again | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:33:04 | |
I list five courses I played before I started my quest that I am looking forward to playing again and checking off the list. LINKS: | |||
| Ben Larsen of 413 Golf | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:52:45 | |
Ben Larsen, the founder of 413 Golf, joins the Baystate Golf Podcast to discuss his passion for golf and his new newsletter. Ben shares his decision to start the newsletter and his goal of building a community around Western Mass golf. He highlights the eclectic mix of golf courses in the area, from hidden gems to exclusive clubs. Ben also talks about his background in the golf industry and his own golf game. In this conversation, Ben Larsen shares his favorite golf courses in Massachusetts. Ben describes his personal experiences and memories at each course, highlighting their unique features and the special place they hold in his heart. He also discusses the resurgence of Marion Golf Club and the potential for other courses in Western and Central Massachusetts to undergo transformations. LINKS: | |||
| 2024 Masters Preview with Paul Burke | 09 Apr 2024 | 01:36:43 | |
Paul Burke joins Sean to talk about the opening months of the professional golf season, ANWA, and then they dive into The Masters. LINKS: | |||
| Nine best players without a major | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:40:44 | |
I ranked the nine best current players who have never won a major. Then, at the 32-minute mark, I read a story about attending the Masters in 2018. LINKS: | |||
| One course to play in seven different regions of Massachusetts | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:32:24 | |
There's plenty of great golf in Massachusetts. I broke up Massachusetts into seven regions and picked one course in each region that is worth playing. LINKS: | |||
| Weekend Golf Trip Ideas in New England | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:48:46 | |
Block out a weekend for some golf and hit the road. Here are some ideas for weekend trips to play some excellent golf. LINKS: | |||
| Andy Cocker from Top 100 Golf Courses | 09 Aug 2024 | 01:19:30 | |
Andy Cocker picked up golf 13 years ago. Now he's traveling the world to rate courses for Top 100 Golf Courses. He recently spent some time in New England. We discuss a number of the courses he's played, how he gets onto the private courses, what he likes and dislikes, and we dig into Hooper, Taconic, Boston Golf, Old Sandwich, and the Cape Cod golf scene, which is where he spends most of his time while visiting the area. LINKS: | |||
| Nine hole courses in Massachusetts | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:59:38 | |
Sean is joined by Kevin Van Cleef to share their favorite nine hole courses that they've played in Massachusetts. LINKS: | |||
| Massachusetts courses with par < 70 | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:29:42 | |
Picking out some courses around Mass that are "non-traditional" and have a par less than 70. LINKS: | |||
| Bang for Your Buck: North and West of Boston | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:44:47 | |
Sharing ten golf Bang for Your Buck public courses that offer excellent value north and west of Boston. LINKS: | |||
| Bang for your Buck south of Boston | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:31:57 | |
Bang for your Buck: I share nine golf courses south of Boston that provide great value for the money. LINKS: | |||
| Giving out mulligans to five professional golfers | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:46:48 | |
I give out mulligans to five professional golfers to try and change the scope of golf history. I also cover some honorable mentions from my Instagram followers. LINKS: | |||
| Listener Q&A | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:01:43 | |
In this episode, I answer questions from followers on Instagram. LINKS: | |||
| Bay State Spotlight: Wachusett CC | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:28:22 | |
In this episode of the Baystate Golf Podcast, I talk about Wachusett Country Club as the first course in the Baystate Spotlight Series. LINKS: | |||
| Garrett Salvucci of Drop Zone Golf Co | 26 Jan 2024 | 01:08:09 | |
In this conversation, Garrett Salvucci discusses his passion for golf and fashion, as well as his journey in starting a golf page on Instagram. He shares his favorite rounds in Massachusetts. LINKS: | |||
| Nick Eliopoulos on caddying at Essex and Myopia | 19 Jan 2024 | 01:00:27 | |
Nick Eliopoulos shares his experience as a caddy at Myopia and Essex golf courses in Massachusetts. He discusses the qualities of a good caddy and shares some red flags to watch out for. LINKS: | |||
| Highlights so far from my quest to play every course in Massachusetts | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:41:35 | |
In this solo podcast episode, I share highlights from his quest to play every golf course in Massachusetts. I discuss playing the US Open routing at the Country Club, playing at Willow Bend Country Club with Darren Clarke, playing at Maynard Golf Course, reconnecting with old friends and making new friendships through golf, and the joy of playing alone at Taconic and walking Pinehurst and Elie with my wife, Tiff. I reflect on the meaningful experiences and connections he has made through his golfing journey. LINKS: | |||
| July Golf Recap. Six different courses. | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:40:13 | |
I recap the golf courses I played in July, including Cyprian Keyes, Weston Golf Club, Fox Run GC, Crosswinds, Sconset, and The Ledges. LINKS: | |||
| Going deep on my 2023 course rankings | 05 Jan 2024 | 01:04:10 | |
I played 25 new courses in Massachusetts in 2023. I ranked them and discuss the different tiers of courses I played and shared my thoughts on each one. I start with the dive bar golf courses, followed by the mediocre middle tier, and finally the top-tier courses. I talk about the conditions, layout, and standout holes of each course and finish up with my top five courses: Willow Bend, Oakley Country Club, TPC Boston, Great Horse, and Old Sandwich. LINKS: | |||
| Ryder Cup Preview | 27 Sep 2023 | 01:14:49 | |
Sean and Paul touch on a wide collection of Ryder Cup topics. They start by discussing the short list of sporting events that are better than the Ryder Cup. They reflect on the Tiger and Phil era ending without a single US victory in Europe, what makes a good match play course, and who has the most to lose. LINKS: | |||
| 2023 Open Championship Preview | 18 Jul 2023 | 01:33:33 | |
Sean and Paul talk about the Open Championship. Sean shares his thoughts on how his personal major rankings are shifting. They discuss the best players with one major championship and how another major could change how history remembers them. Wimbledon and Carlos Alcaraz stir up thoughts on a match-play major in golf and what player we'd put our money on to win the most majors in the next decade. LINKS: | |||
| 2023 U.S. Open preview | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:02:36 | |
Sean and Paul pick out some storylines for the week at Los Angeles CC, make their picks, and marvel at how the pros handle the stress of high-leverage golf week in and week out. LINKS: | |||
| PGA Championship picks and Tung digs out from a low point | 17 May 2023 | 00:45:07 | |
After the PGA Championship preview pod gets lost in the podcast wilderness, I relay the picks Burke and I made for the week. Then the rest of the pod is a catch-up with Tung about his golfing low-point and how he's digging himself out of it. LINKS: | |||