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| The Fight to Save Cape Cod CC | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:15:18 | |
For almost a century, Cape Cod Country Club has been one of the jewels of public golf in Massachusetts — a Devereux Emmet and Alfred Tull design that’s hosted Mass Opens, legendary exhibitions, and generations of local golfers. But now, this beloved course in Falmouth, Massachusetts, faces a new reality: a plan to convert its 18 holes into massive solar arrays led by PureSky Energy. LINKS: | |||
| 10 MA Courses to Play Before Winter (or before They’re Gone) | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:19:22 | |
As fall fades and winter looms, there’s still time for a few unforgettable rounds across Massachusetts golf courses. In this video, I share 10 must-play spots before the season ends — from Cape Cod Country Club and Taconic to Franklin Park and Miacomet. Some are closing, some may turn private, and others just shine in crisp fall weather. Whether you’re chasing late-season tee times or exploring new public golf courses in Massachusetts, these picks will help you finish the year strong. Grab a coffee, bundle up, and let’s hit the road. LINKS: | |||
| Recapping a long weekend in Hilton Head with The Golf Trip Guys | 07 May 2025 | 00:49:43 | |
The Golf Trip Guys, Sean Toland and Mike Vadala, discuss their inaugural golf trip to Hilton Head. They share insights on the concept of customized golf trips, the selection of Hilton Head as a destination, and the overall experience, including the competitive elements, social dynamics, and the various golf courses played. The conversation also touches on future plans for golf trips, including potential international destinations. LINKS: | |||
| US Open preview with Paul Burke | 16 Jun 2021 | 01:24:27 | |
The US Open is at Torrey Pines this week. Burke and I start the pod discussing the Korn Ferry Tour on-course fight and arrest this Monday before jumping into our US Open topics. LINKS: | |||
| The Hickory Hacker | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:56:33 | |
Golf has endless entry points. For Christian Williams (aka The Hickory Hacker), it started in high school with some curiosity, some used clubs, and a friend. In the last few years, Christian reconnected with the game through hickory golf. The challenge and intrigue of this version of the game revived him and helped him tap into golf’s history. During my discussion with Christian, who goes by the name Hickory Hacker on the internet, we talk about how he got into the Hickory golf world, his antiquing prowess, and the main reasons he decided to trade in his metal shafts for wooden ones and build a website to showcase hickory golf to the masses. Christian’s view of the game is refreshing and contagious. I know it helped reset my golfing mindset as we talked. If you’re interested in hickory golf, even just as an observer, be sure to follow Christian on Instagram or visit his website to see his course vlogs and hickory club repair tutorials. LINKS: | |||
| PGA CHAMPIONSHIP at The Ocean Course | 18 May 2021 | 01:10:06 | |
It's major week, so I've got Paul Burke back on to talk about the PGA Championship. We quickly touch on the course before diving into the PGA's anniversary victories, which includes John Daly's incredible 1991 victory, a Greg Norman meltdown, and Kenny Perry's audition for golf analyst. LINKS: | |||
| Ron Forse on Pete Dye, Kiawah, and the Future of Golf | 17 May 2021 | 00:58:43 | |
I was fortunate to have Ron Forse join me for a second podcast. We start with Pete Dye's impact on golf architecture and what to look for this week as you watch the PGA Championship on TV. Then we move on and discuss the future of golf. We start with what Ron's worried about and then move to the hopeful stuff. LINKS: | |||
| Tung the Beginner Part 2 | 14 May 2021 | 00:49:00 | |
Today’s pod is a free flowing discussion with my friend Tung. We catch up on his latest golf adventures as he and his son continue to fall in love with the game. Tung has played a couple rounds at a local par 3 course, hit balls at the range, and even purchased a mat to chip in his back yard. As Tung asks some questions about the game and we catch up on his progress, we also enjoy some tangents into Tung’s reformed jump shot, the Nintendo gameboy, my decision to get lessons for the first time in about a decade, and make plans for a summer round in Maine where we might invite some listeners to join us. Unbelievably we don’t say a single word about the Boston Celtics. LINKS: | |||
| Sandy Jamieson Will Make You a Golfer in One Hour | 07 May 2021 | 00:57:00 | |
This week we head to Australia to talk with Sandy Jamieson about his golfing life. Sandy has stood with, and coached, some of the best players in the world - Robert Allenby and Y.E. Yang to name two. But after years of grinding on professional tours, Sandy decided to return to his roots, head home, and become a club pro. Teaching has always been in his blood, and after a few years at a prestigious club in Melbourne, Sandy is now at Oakleigh, a public nine hole course. His mission is to bring as many people to the game as possible, and he’s doing it one hour at a time. Sandy’s teaching philosophy will open your eyes to different possibilities on how to get people into the game. He has four key points and none of them have to do with grip, stance, posture, or alignment. I hope you enjoy my talk with Sandy. He’s inspiring to listen to and if you have any type of job that requires training or teaching, you’ll pick up some nuggets of wisdom, as a lot of what Sandy preaches extends beyond the golf course. Clubhouse Collective LINKS: | |||
| Golf from a Beginners Perspective with Tung | 23 Apr 2021 | 01:12:33 | |
My friend Tung is dipping his toe into the game of golf. He has stepped foot on a golf course once in the last decade, but his son’s interest in the game has brought the game back into his life. We cover a bunch of different questions beginners have about golf and I do my best to answer them. We also dive into the challenge of learning the game, first tee jitters, buying expensive drivers, dos and don’ts pace of play hacks, and the best types of courses for beginnings. LINKS: | |||
| David Jones on Playing Every Golf Course in Oklahoma | 16 Apr 2021 | 00:50:25 | |
David Jones is a superintendent in Oklahoma who caught my attention last month when he popped up on my Twitter feed because he only has a few courses left to play before he can say he’s played every golf course in Oklahoma. We start our discussion focusing on David’s job caring for The Club at Indian Springs, a 36 hole golf course outside of Tulsa. Then we get into why David decided to play every course in Oklahoma. He has some great stories about sneaking on to courses and driving 7 or 8 hours to play small nine holers on the other side of the state. As of right now, David is planning on checking off his final course on May 3 during the Oklahoma superintendents meeting. Make sure you follow David on Twitter because while he’s wrapping up this goal, he has set another goal he’s hoping to complete in the next few years that might bring him to a course near you! His twitter handle is “GolfSoupJones.” LINKS: | |||
| 2021 Masters Preview, Picks, and Anniversaries! | 06 Apr 2021 | 01:17:44 | |
It’s Masters week, so my major preview stalwart Paul Burke joins me. We start with a discussion about the Augusta National Women’s Amateur that was held this past weekend. Then we jump into some silly hypotheticals. We pick a permanent home course for the US Open, Open Championship, and PGA championship. We also pick a new permanent home course for the Masters. Then we run through some Masters anniversaries all the way back as far as 1981. We wrap up with our picks, dark horses, truck slammers, our dream Sunday final pairing, who we’re rooting for, and the best possible Sunday storylines. LINKS: | |||
| Golf Architect Ron Forse | 01 Apr 2021 | 01:01:40 | |
Ron Forse got into the golf architecture game in the late 1980s. Over the last 30+ years, alongside his partner Jim Nagle, Ron has worked at countless courses doing restorations, renovations, and original designs. His love of art, sports, and history pulled him in the direction of classical golf architecture. We cover a wide variety of topics: from when he decided at age 13 that he wanted to design golf courses, to how he got into the design field, to how military landscapes connect to golf design, to Donald Ross green sites, to how he blends his artistic inclinations while honoring the classical designs he’s restoring. We begin with a discussion about his current tree program at Orlando Country Club, a Ross design that he restored in 2017. LINKS: | |||
| The courses I've played so far in 2025 in Massachusetts and South Carolina | 05 May 2025 | 00:39:41 | |
It's been a busy April after a cold and quiet March. I played golf on an island, on the mainland, and in Hilton Head. I've worn four layers and required hand warmers and have also needed 50 spf sun screen. LINKS: | |||
| Golf Pet Peeves, Rules Changes, the 2021 Season, and THE PLAYERS with Paul Burke | 11 Mar 2021 | 01:18:45 | |
Paul Burke joins me to touch on a bunch of different golf related topics. We hit on golf pet peeves, with some help for some folks on Instagram, and then we offer up some new golf rules that we think might make the game better or more interesting. Next, we move on and talk about the PGA Tour season up to this point and pick out some favorite moments and the courses that we liked since the season kicked off in Hawaii. We wrap up with some thoughts on THE PLAYERS and make some very quick picks. LINKS: | |||
| Laz Versalles on golf and writing (and a wide variety of other items) | 19 Feb 2021 | 01:03:02 | |
Laz Versalles is a man full of interesting stories and hot takes. During our conversation, we talk about golf in Minnesota, Laz’s stint as a club pro, his path to writing for various golf publications. Laz isn’t afraid of sharing his opinions on twitter. We talk Bryson’s suspect bulkiness, fried chicken sandwiches, and Vikings football to wrap up the pod. Make sure to follow Laz on twitter. His threads are excellent and it’s also a gateway into his excellent writing for Golf.com. LINKS: | |||
| Mass Golf Legend Frank Vana Jr. | 12 Feb 2021 | 00:43:35 | |
Frank Vana Jr. is one of the most dominant amateur golfers in Massachusetts history. For starters, Vana qualified for the Round of 32 in 24 straight Massachusetts Amateur championships. Over the course of 9 years, Vana reached the MassAm final match 6 times. On top of that, he has won the Mass Mid-Am 10 times. Vana has also won the Richard D. Haskell Mass Golf Player of the year nine times, including seven straight awards from 2001-2007. In 2004 Vana qualified for the PGA Tour’s Dutche Bank Open held at TPC Boston. Finally, Vana was named MGA male player of the decade in for the 1990s and the 2000s. Before turning to golf, Vana was an exceptional hockey and football player, and he earned a spot in Assumption College’s Hall of Fame. This laundry list of accomplishments also earned Vana a spot in the Mass Golf Hall of Fame, but he’s not done yet. He has won numerous senior events and four straight senior player of the year titles. Now that you know what he’s accomplished, I hope you enjoy my discussion with Frank Vana Jr. about how he started playing golf, his work/life/family/golf balance, competing against the youngsters, and more. LINKS: | |||
| Former PGA TOUR player Bill Buttner | 05 Feb 2021 | 00:51:47 | |
Bill Buttner is currently the golf coach at Ekerd College in Tampa Bay, Florida. His journey to Ekerd was a long and winding path. It started with a baseball injury in high school, then to UNC-Chapel Hill where he wanted to play basketball. All the while, Bill was grinding on his golf game. A Plymouth, Massachusetts native, Bill competed on the PGATour in the 1980s after a successful amateur career. Bill was a pleasure to talk to and I hope you enjoy our conversation. LINKS: | |||
| 2020 Massachusetts Golfer of the Year Nick Maccario | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:40:09 | |
Nick Maccario joins me on today’s podcast. Nick won the 2020 Mass Golf player of the year award after finishing runner-up in the Amateur Invitational, the Mass Amatuer, the New England Amateur, and The Ouimet Invitational in four straight weeks. He capped off that consistent, yet frustrating, run with a victory at The Hornblower. Nick has burst onto the Mass Amateur scene in the last four years, and is earning births into more and more national amateur events. Nick talks with me about his upcoming schedule, long and short term golf goals, playing with the lead, going low (and breaking scoring records), his reintroduction to competitive golf following college, and a lot more. LINKS: | |||
| The Tiger Documentary on HBO with Paul | 22 Jan 2021 | 01:06:18 | |
My friend Paul Burke joins me to talk about the new documentary on HBO. We hit on the people we'd like to have seen, the people we could do without, the stars of the doc, memories that we had forgotten about, if it was fair, and if we liked it. LINKS: | |||
| Winchester CC Head Pro Jim Salinetti | 15 Jan 2021 | 00:55:25 | |
On today's podcast Jim Salinetti, the Head Pro at Winchester CC joins me. Jim was an exceptional amateur player in Massachusetts, winning the Massachusetts Amateur in 1997, 1999, and 2000. In 1997, Jim was the youngest player to ever win the Mass Am. Jim also won two New England Ams and the prestigious Oiumet Invitational. He made the final 16 of the US Am in 2000 and had a very successful college career at the University of Rhode Island. Jim turned pro in 2000 and spent 7 years grinding as a pro and playing on the Canadian tour. He shares some great stories and insights into his experiences as a touring pro and then how he became the Head Pro at Winchester. Jim is a humble guy and I hope you enjoy our conversation and his stories. LINKS: | |||
| Ed Meyers and the Goal to Play the Top 200 Courses in America | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:47:23 | |
Ed Meyers joins me for this week's episode. Ed started played golf in 2016. He grew up playing baseball competitively, and after finishing his college career on the diamond, he started playing golf with his buddies. The golf bug bit him hard. He loved the competition and the idea of walking in the footsteps of golf’s greats. He was struck by the idea to set a massive golfing goal, so he decided to set out to play the top 200 golf courses in America. He’s checked a some impressive ones off his list, and we talk about his visit to The Country Club (which included meeting Gil Hanse), the biggest surprises during his rounds at some of the finest courses, and his plans for 2021. We wrap up with Ed giving his five rounds in the state of NY and explaining how a kid from Massachusetts became a Baltimore Ravens fan. Clubhouse Collective LINKS: | |||
| Part 2: Putting a Bow on Golf in 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:52:31 | |
Hey everyone, the final Imperfect Game Podcast of 2020 is the second part of my talk with Paul Burke. In this pod Burke tells us about us his Masters online food order. Then we revisit some of our takes about Rory, Bryson, and the boredom of Winged Foot. We discuss the fall and winter golf majors, COVID golf rules, highlights and lowlights, and the explosion of the game this summer when it became one of the few things people could do. We wrap up with some questions that were sent in on social media. LINKS: | |||
| Part 1: Golf Time Travel and Five Rounds in Massachusetts | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:42:44 | |
This week, I wrap up the year with Paul with a 2-part podcast. Paul is my go to guest for the preview of the majors. This pod is a bit different. In part 1, we tackle two questions: LINKS: | |||
| Peter Marchetti of SwingPass Golf | 01 May 2025 | 00:37:14 | |
Peter Marchetti, founder of SwingPass golf, is this week's guest. SwingPass aims to create a community for golfers seeking friendly competition without the country club price tag. They explore how SwingPass provides opportunities for golfers to connect, compete, and enjoy the game in a laid-back environment. The discussion also highlights the importance of community in golf, the various event formats offered by SwingPass, and the adaptability of the program to meet the needs of its members throughout the season. LINKS: | |||
| Colin Brennan on the ups and downs of golf | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:48:55 | |
This week Colin Brennan joined me to talk about his start in the game and those endless summer days on the course with his brother, playing 36 holes and killing time on the range. Colin was the 2012 MGA player of the year, and that summer’s success inspired him give life as a the pro a try. We talk about the process of moving and starting a pro career and the grind, both mental and physical, that the mini-tours have on players. Colin spent three years chasing his dream before deciding amateur golf and a job back home in Massachusetts felt like the right move. He’s been back on the amateur circuit and has found success, including a Mass Mid-Am championship in 2017. Colin shares some great insight to the ups and down of golf. LINKS: | |||
| Seth and Chris from Be Good Golf | 10 Dec 2020 | 01:01:42 | |
Seth and Chris, the guys behind Be Good Golf join me to talk about a wide range of golf topics. They share their golf origin stories and how Be Good Golf came to be during a lot car ride through Nebraska. We lament the challenges of Instagram and figuring out the algorithm, and Seth and Chris also give some insight into their move to making apparel. We wrap up with golf travel stories out to Prairie Club in Nebraska along with some golf excursions closer to their homes in Tennessee and South Carolina, and the guys answer some lightning round questions. Be Good Golf.com 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: | |||
| Maria Cianchette of Sometimes Draws on art and golf | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:35:03 | |
Maria Cianchette, a talented golfer and designer behind Sometimes Draws is this week's guest. Maria shares her journey into golf, her experiences in competitive play, and the challenges she faced as a female golfer. The conversation also delves into the intersection of art and golf, exploring how Maria finds inspiration for her designs and her creative process. Finally, Maria shares her top five golf course picks in Maine, highlighting her favorite places to play. IG: Sometimes Draws Website: Sometimes Draws 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: | |||
| 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: | |||
| 2025 Masters Recap | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:30:02 | |
Sean and Paul dive deep into the recent Masters tournament, highlighting Rory McIlroy's historic win and the emotional rollercoaster that accompanied it. They discuss the significance of consistency in golf, the balance of luck and skill, and the unique experiences that come with watching the Masters. The conversation also touches on the historical context of the tournament, comparing it to past memorable moments and exploring the challenges of Augusta National. Ultimately, they reflect on the Masters' place in the pantheon of golf tournaments and the excitement it brings to fans and players alike. 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: | |||
| 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: | |||