#91 Season 3 finale. The whole BNBS team reunites in our final podcast episode of Birdies Not BS. Find out what's next for your golf BFFs, plus a special celebration at the end. ;-)

 

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Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Sound Engineer, Julian Rodriguez Former sound engineer & BNBS theme music composer, Ricardo Pujol Guest composer, Keagan Stromberg Fashion contributor, Tareya Palmer  

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#90 Doug and TPI certified golf fitness coach, Carolina Romero (Fit Golfer Girl) are back to talk about how to get into golf shape, during the "off-season". Plus they play, Birdies? Or BS?

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Sound Engineer, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol  

 

 

#81. Doug and TPI certified golf fitness coach, Carolina Romero (Fit Golfer Girl) discuss the keys to surviving the extreme heat while playing golf, and get technical on the ONE simple thing golfers can do to hit the ball further.

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol

 

#80. From The Masters, to The Open, and the ANA Inspiration. Doug and Golf Professional, Tyler Wright, talk about their favorite golf majors, and answer a very emotional question from a listener in this episode of Birdies Not BS.  

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol

#79. Doug and former NFL wide receiver-now golf YouTuber, Brice Butler try to answer this episode's complex question: Can golf & the idea of patriotism evolve with modern culture?

What do golf & patriotism have in common? Both have a perception issue among modern progressive culture, and both could use a re-brand to help their evolution. But who's up to the challenge? And what are the necessary steps to get there?

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol

#78. Doug and Jamie Taylor discuss the future of the golf industry and where they think it needs to be headed to evolve. Plus they wrap up the episode with some "Birdies? or BS?".

Jamie Taylor, LPGA, is an alumnae of Laurel School in Cleveland, OH. She attended Gannon University in Erie, PA, where she received a full ride to play on the women’s varsity team. As the only African American in her conference; she served as captain her junior and senior year; was president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC); and received her MBA. A former Event Coordinator for the LPGA Foundation, Jamie is now a full-time consultant for golf companies looking to grow and make an impact beyond the industry.

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol

 

#77. Doug and Golf Professional Tyler Wright, list the biggest golf fails (in their opinion) they've seen over the past 20 years, from camouflage golf balls to bikini golf.

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol

 

#76. Doug and former professional golfer-turned beauty business guru Maggie Noel, get into the benefits of building a solid golf network and give you tips on how to grow it beyond the course. 

 

Maggie Noel, is a former professional golfer-turned Beauty and Business Guru. She's a former teaching professional, named one of the Best Young Golf Instructors in the Country by Golf Digest two years in a row (2014-2015, 2016-2017). Currently she's the owner of MPressive Faces®, a premier permanent makeup and training Center in Houston, TX. 

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol

#75. Doug and Bradford Wilson try their best to address the question that will have a significant effect on the future of the game: how does golf evolve beyond the patriarchy? 

 

Bradford Wilson is an award-winning actor/filmmaker and former college golfer who is now making a career as a golf influencer and host. After creating his series Dear Golf, where he unpacks golf’s biggest issue: diversity, with humor and a no BS approach, Bradford co-created a series called Group Golf Therapy with some of golf’s great young minds Drew Westphal and Connor Laubenstein. Bradford’s hilarious golf content can be found on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @bradfordwilsongolf, and on Twitter @bradfordwgolf. His acting content can be found on Whalesplosion’s YouTube channel. 

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol

#74. Doug chats with former NFL wide receiver-now golf YouTuber, Brice Butler about what's making the game of golf more attractive and fun among the new generation of players. 

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol

#73. Doug and Top Golf Director of Instruction, Christian Heavens are back to answer the question many first time golfers have on their minds: how do you prepare for your first time on the golf course? From preparation, to during and after the round, they make sure you're set so you can have the best experience possible. 

Christian Heavens is a professional golfer, golf coach, and Director of Instruction at Top Golf in Chesterfield, Missouri. He's been playing golf since he could walk, and has competed on the Canadian PGA Tour and Advocates Pro Golf Tour. Today he continues sharing his passion for the game through his Golf Tip Tuesdays on social media (@Iamcheavens), and his training aid Tour Line (www.tourlinegolf.shop).

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol

#72. In honor of our 72nd episode Doug and co-homie Maggie Noel drop six keys to get you closer to par.

PLUS we get into the hottest fashion trends hitting the streets and how you can take them to the golf course on our Fairway Fashion segment. 

 

Maggie Noel, is a former professional golfer-turned Beauty and Business Guru. She's a former teaching professional, named one of the Best Young Golf Instructors in the Country by Golf Digest two years in a row (2014-2015, 2016-2017). Currently she's the owner of MPressive Faces®, a premier permanent makeup and training Center in Houston, TX. 

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol

#89 Doug and special co-homie, Ben Goodly are back to talk about how to feed their golf addictions while balancing marriage, kids and family. 

They also get technical about alignment sticks. 

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Sound Engineer, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol  

 

 

#71. Doug talks to guest co-host Christian Heavens about what they've learned from their mom's and other moms out there about the game of golf. PLUS* We premiere a brand new segment called: "Birdies or BS?".

 

Christian Heavens is a professional golfer, golf coach, and Director of Instruction at Top Golf in Chesterfield, Missouri. He's been playing golf since he could walk, and has competed on the Canadian PGA Tour and Advocates Pro Golf Tour. Today he continues sharing his passion for the game through his Golf Tip Tuesdays on social media (@Iamcheavens), and his training aid Tour Line (www.tourlinegolf.shop).

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol

70. We're celebrating our 70th episode with a look back at some of our favorite BNBS moments, and a special bittersweet announcement.

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69. From online coaching, to club fitting and hoodies. We talk about which latest golf trends are worth trying.

And we introduce a brand new segment on Birdies Not BS: Fairway Fashion.

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68. The evolution of golf media is making us wonder, how are the latest diversity efforts and media trends truly helping grow the game, and how much of this is just good PR?

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#67. In this season three premiere episode we celebrate and question how The Masters influences the future of this game that we love.    Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com    EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Editor, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol    

It's been a wild golf season, but we've made it through, and we're going off on a high note because it's Masters Week! So how 'bout another round of pimento cheese sandwiches? 

 

PLUS, Larry Fitzgerald joins us to chat golf, LPGA, and his biggest lessons on the course, in this season two finale.

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Sisters Nisha and Seema Sadekar have been growing the game of golf through diversity and celebrity-driven tournaments around the country, inspiring the next generation of girls and women who aspire to enter the game. In this episode, they join us to chat about how fashion, leadership, diversity, and sport make the best foursome.

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Boyd Summerhays has a successful legacy in golf and has been coaching players on the PGA Tour for years. But one of his greatest accomplishments has been raising his kids to love the game and thrive in it. Boyd is a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher in America as well as a Golf Magazine Top 100 instructor.

Currently he's the Director of Instruction at McDowell Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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This episode is for that special someone in your life who needs to understand that you're also in a committed relationship with your golf game, and like any relationship, it must be tended to. Preferably on at least a weekly basis. 

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Symetra Tour Player, Gabby Lemieux, the only Native American player currently with tour status, joins us to chat about her professional golf journey, what she's learned along the way, and the importance of sharing her culture with the golf world.

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#88. Doug chats with Golf Professional Maiya Tanaka, who is here to help golfers suck a little less and put the joy back in the game.

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Sound Engineer, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol  

 

 

We invited four-time Long Drive Champion, philanthropist, activist, and motivational speaker, Maurice Allen to talk about how golf changes lives and how he is hoping to help transform the future of what the game of golf looks like.

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Sunday red, never using the same ball, not marking with borrowed coins. Whether you call these superstitions or quirks, we all have something that we believe ties our luck to the game of golf. 

In this episode, we confess some of our outrageous golf quirks. 

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We explore whether CBD for golf is birdies or BS, and how to spot the real deal among the thousands of trendy products you might find out there. With special guest, Mark Gillilan from Kyoto Botanicals.

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What happens when you start playing golf later in life? We talk to Alejandra "Golf Mami" Aguilar about what it takes to go from 40 handicap to scratch golfer in your thirties.   Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com    EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Editor, Julian Rodriguez Music by, Keagan Stromberg

This episode is for all the golf nuts out there, you are not alone. We come clean about the things that make us golf addicts. And we get technical about our putting.    Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com    EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Editor, Ricardo, Pujol Music by, Keagan Stromberg

As golfers, it’s easy to get into trouble on the course. And we don’t have a choice but to find a way out, and a way to persevere. However, we’re always trying to avoid trouble at all costs.   Unlike former U.S. Representative John Lewis, who was known to get into trouble often and willingly. As an activist, Mr. Lewis got into “good trouble” as he referred to his more than 40 arrests for standing up to racial injustice.   In this episode of Birdies Not BS, we get super candid about those in and around the game of golf who inspire us, like John Lewis, to keep getting into "good trouble".   Some people like to say that athletes, should “keep their mouth shut” or “shut up and dribble”, and stick to issues related to sport only. Well, that’s no longer an option.   Until golf is ACTUALLY inclusive, and we see REAL change in our society, we believe the entire golf industry should get into some GOOD TROUBLE.

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com      EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Editor, Ricardo, Pujol Music by, Keagan Stromberg

 

 

 

#55 - Cheyenne and Doug chat with lifestyle brand Eastside Golf founders Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper about the new age of golf and where the game is headed. Developed to raise awareness about golf among youth and non-golfers, Eastside Golf has a goal to inspire the culture, promote diversity, and continue to be authentic.   Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com      EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Editor, Ricardo, Pujol Music by, Keagan Stromberg

 

 

#54 - Over the past few months, we've seen more people take up golf than when Tiger won the 97 Masters. I mean, what other sport is safer during a pandemic? Tennis? No thanks, too much cardio. But by now, many of you golf newbies are probably wondering, "should I stick this out?" The answer is YES! And we have your back. 

 

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com      EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Editor, Ricardo, Pujol Music by, Keagan Stromberg

 

 

# 53 Before you buy that new golf gadget you saw on Instagram, listen to this episode! Doug and Cheyenne show you how to turn typical household items into golf training aids. No purchase necessary!

 

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#52 - Doug and Cheyenne discuss the lessons learned from their most recent golf tournaments, which can help you prepare for your own competitive rounds.    Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com    EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Editor, Ricardo, Pujol Music by, Keagan Stromberg

#87 Doug and Mini-tour player, Elsa Diaz are back at it again to celebrate the Hispanic & Latinx influence in golf and how important it is to feel confident at being your most authentic self on the golf course. They also get technical on the putting drill that will help keep you in the "par" (or under) zone.

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ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

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  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Sound Engineer, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol  

 

 

# 51 - This week Doug chats with our favorite C list celebrity, friend, and cross-handed golfer, Will Lowery about disturbing the golf industry through colorful content. 

 

Will Lowery appeared on The Golf Channel’s hit reality series, “The Big Break.” Lowery was a cast member on both Big Break Indian Wells, and Big Break NFL: Puerto Rico. He is commonly referred to as the “cross-handed golfer” as his grip is left-hand low for a right-handed golfer.

 

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# 50 - We're getting ready to play tournament golf again! Whether you're planning on playing in your club championship, an Amateur tournament, or your first professional event, we have your back on what it takes to be ready to compete on the golf course. 

 

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#49 - Listen up! In this episode, we go deep with Dr. Bob Winters into the practical steps we can all implement right now to improve our golf game by changing our minds. 

Dr. Robert K. Winters is an internationally renowned Sports Psychologist, Author, and professional speaker. He has spent the past 35 years investigating how one’s thoughts and attitudes affect one’s ability to perform to their optimal talent level.  No one in the world has had a larger impact on helping all types of athletes get into the winner’s circle like "Dr. Bob".

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

2:45 What is winning?

6:15 Conditional confidence

7:20 Self-confidence vs self-esteem (golf esteem)

12:55 99% of golfers are playing the wrong game. 

13:50 Own your game. What does that even mean?  

19:35 Getting over the first tee jitters.

29:00 Execution vs. expectations

31:30 How do you let go of baggage?

36:30 Most people play the wrong game. 

43:00 Advice for the Professional golfer.

46:50 You have to learn to love the grind.

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#48 - Golf is a jealous sport, and it is definitely not like riding a bike. What does it take to stay consistent in this game we love?

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#47 Golf is back on the PGA Tour, and rounds have been up in golf courses across the country even throughout this pandemic. Also, are babies just like puppies?

 

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#46 We hope you're enjoying the game again, wherever you are while being responsible and safe. To help avoid the spread of COVID-19 while on the course,  please follow these guidelines and tips. 

 

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#45 Black Lives Matter episode, discussing race and social change through golf in America. With special guest, Damon Hack from Golf Channel's Morning Drive.    Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com    EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Editor, Ricardo, Pujol Music by, Keagan Stromberg

Comic turned PGA Tour caddie, turned ESPN correspondent, Michael Collins joins us for a NO BS chat on all things golf, from growing the game to the most overrated courses out there, and some of his favorite memories on tour.

Michael Collins is also the co-host of the popular podcast, Matty and The Caddie. Make sure ya'll check it out. 

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#43 Our thoughts on the Tiger vs. Phil match, and getting back on a tour mode.

We also get technical about the types of games we like to play on the course to keep things interesting.

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#42 Stephen Malbon is the co-founder of the popular fashion house, Malbon Golf. Fueled by meticulous and tasteful customers who have a passion for golf as well as expressing themselves through what they wear. In this episode, we chat about how Stephen has helped grow the game of golf among diverse populations through this global brand, what the "golf world" means to him, and why it pays to #investingolf. 

PARENTAL CAUTION: This episode has some explicit language. 

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#86. Renowned Golf-Pro Kyle Morris joins Doug to share his KPI formula that is helping busy golfers break 100, 90 and 80 when they only have 45-minutes per week to practice. 

The concept is called “KPI Your Game”. It focuses on how to drop your handicap by ensuring you are working on the correct key performance indicators that will directly change your handicap.    Kyle Morris is the owner of The Golf Room Everywhere, and a Golf Channel Academy lead coach. He was named #1 instructor in Ohio, best young teacher in America, and was nominated top 50 in America.     

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com 

 

ABOUT BIRDIES NOT BS: Golf expert Doug Smith and friends, take a modern approach to the golfing experience while answering the most popular questions the new generation of golfers have today, in less time than it takes you to order a take-out meal. Every week during the golf season they answer a new question related to not just the game, but the lifestyle surrounding it.

 

Even that golf question you have but won’t ask out loud. We sift through all the high-brow BS and give you what you really need to know to live your freshest golf life, from the course to the barbecue.

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just gripping a club for the first time, Birdies Not BS is for you, the new generation of golfer who demands a more approachable and modern game.

----more----

  EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith Sound Engineer, Julian Rodriguez Theme music by Ricardo Pujol  

If you're like us, daydreaming about the next time you'll be able to travel to play golf; and you're wondering where to go, this is the episode for you.

Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com    EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Editor, Ricardo, Pujol Music by, Keagan Stromberg

In episode 40 of Birdies Not BS we catch up with Kolby "Coach K-Wayne" from Joey D Golf in Jupiter, Florida to talk about Fitness and golf. How to get your mind, body, and golf game to align.   Kolby trains some of the world’s top Tour, LPGA, NFL and MLB players to get them to their top-athletic form.   Find us on our socials @BirdiesNotBS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and submit your questions online: at BirdiesNotBS.com    EPISODE CREDITS:   Producer, Maribel Quezada Editor, Ricardo, Pujol Music by, Keagan Stromberg

# 39 In this episode of Birdie Not BS, we discuss the new "normal" of golf brought on by the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic. We also share our experiences from junior golf days and some advice on how to avoid burnout in younger players. 

 

:30 Golf quarantine

4:30 Rule changes post-social distancing in golf?

8:00 Our junior golf days

10:00 Advice for junior golfers

21:09 Avoiding golf burnout

 

Make sure you follow us on all Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @BirdiesNotBS. And submit your questions on our website, birdiesnotbs.com.

 

EPISODE CREDITS:

Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith

Editor, Ricardo Pujol

Music by Keagan Stromberg

#38 - Comedian, philanthropist, businessman, and golfer George Lopez joins us for a golf chat that includes DNA results, coronavirus, and the parallels between the golf and TV industries. 

 

Episode Highlights:

1:00 Who's blacker?

6:15 The Lopez enterprise and brand during coronavirus

10:00 You have to stay true to who you are, even if that means losing half your audience

11:50 How George came to the game of golf

17:30 Golf with Cheech and Chong

22:50 George's Favorite golf foursome

24:14 Celebrities who need a golf lesson from Cheyenne

25:14 Golf and TV

32:00 Best golf eras

34:40 Donald Trump's DNA Results

 

EPISODE CREDITS:

Produced by Maribel Quezada Smith

Editor, Ricardo Pujol

Intro Music by Keagan Stromberg

Additional music track: "Low Rider" by War