This week on the podcast the full GU team recaps an interesting and exciting week from the PGA TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club.

Nikki and Jonathan share their viewpoint from attending the tournament all week, including the vibe from fans during the Creator Classic and Tour Championship days.

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Today on the podcast Adam provides two updates on different parts of the golf industry. First, an exciting new update comes from our friends at Sub 70 Golf via a first look at their new TA3 iron series (coming in November 2024).

Next, news broke last week around TopGolf's current financial situation and how Callaway Golf might be looking to "spin off" that relationship soon.

Wells Adams is back on the podcast to share stories of playing Pinehurst No. 2, the site of the 2024 US Open this week. Wells joins co-hosts Adam Fonseca and Nikki Dunagan to preview the course, what the pros are likely to experience, and how Pinehurst compares to the likes of Augusta, Pebble Beach, and Bandon Dunes.

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On this week's episode, Adam is all fired up about the announcement of LIV Golf Investment's playing schedule -- which includes a stop in "Chicagoland." Will people be tempted to buy tickets to these events despite knowing who is backing the new tour? In addition, Adam talks about his invitation to The Seventy -- Sub 70 Golf's new custom fitting location in Sycamore, Ill.

We're back this week with a review of the Mizuno ST-G 220 driver and the benefits of using a weight-adjustable driver. Adam discusses the finer benefits of weight placement, especially on a driver with three track options. Later, Adam discusses the latest PGA TOUR news, including the induction of Tiger Woods into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

As the current world events continue to unfold around us all, golf remains a fitting distraction. However, not even golf can escape drama and the constant, immediate news cycle. Adam offers his thoughts on all of this (and more) in a different type of episode this week.

On a very special episode of the podcast, Will Bardwell of LyingFour.com discusses his article "Blind Men and Blood" -- a commentary on the rumored departures of PGA TOUR players to the Saudi-backed Super Golf League.

Adam and Will discuss what this level of sportswashing means for golf as a whole, the players involved in its unfolding, and much more. 

Travis Baker is the founder and CEO of Waggle Golf, an independent golf apparel brand that features some of the most fun and unique styles you'll see on the market. Travis and Adam discuss how he started the brand, his love of the social elements of golf, what's next for Waggle Golf, and so much more.

This week on the podcast we bring you the recording of a recent Twitter Space that Adam hosted with his followers to discuss two topics: 

• The rumored $135M offer to Bryson DeChambeau to become the face of Saudi Arabia's Super Golf League
• Phil Mickelson's comments about the PGA TOUR being obnoxiously greedy with their media rights

Many thanks to all who joined the Twitter Space and to those who contributed as speakers. Follow Adam on Twitter at @GolfUnfiltered.

Nikki and Jonathan Dunagan were invited out to Cloudland at The McLemore Resort at Lookout Mountain, GA to experience the sights, courses and food like no other. They join Adam to highlight all the best of their visit. Later, the trio discusses Scottie Scheffler's arrest fallout and Xander's first major victory.

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Elliot Mellow is back to discuss the exciting new Bridgestone Golf ball fitting technology, OTTO. Elliot goes into the details behind OTTO's design and features, including the vast database used to fit golfers into the perfect ball for them. If you're on the fence as to what ball to play this golf season, this is a great place to start!

Visit BridgestoneGolf.com to learn more.

This week on the podcast we cover the difference between the forged and cast golf club manufacturing process. Adam also touches on some common misconceptions about playing either club type, including if a golfer is "good enough" to play forged. Finally, Adam discusses a few topics to be covered this season on the show, including new golf clubs in his bag later this season.

This week Adam's reviews the outstanding Tour Striker Smart Ball training aid he recently tested for GolfUnfiltered.com. Other topics covered include the recent Twitter beef between Kevin Na and Grayson Murray, social media trends between PGA Tour players and fans, and much more.

You can read the full written review of the Tour Striker Smart Ball here.

The 2022 PGA Merchandise Show is returning to an in-person event in Orlando, Florida without a virtual option. Adam believes this is a mistake, especially as the pandemic surges and big name brands, like Callaway and Titleist, have opted out of attending this year. Why hasn't a brand decided to offer their own "Show?" 

Happy New Year! This year on the podcast we will focus on answering general questions about the game that can benefit new golfers as well as veteran players. One question Adam receives often is "how do I get a new player hooked on the game?" This episode dives into a few tips Adam has used to help new players, both young and old.

Have an idea for another podcast topic you'd like to see covered? Email me at adam@golfunfiltered.com.

It's the final episode of the year! Adam takes a walk down memory lane and recalls the biggest stories of the year, both on the professional side and golf industry as a whole. Topics include Tiger's car crash, first-time major winners, Collin Morikawa, Brooks vs Bryson, competing professional tours, the PGA Merchandise Show, and much, much more!

We switch things up on this week's episode and actually dive into two often misunderstood concepts in golf: course rating and slope. Inspired by recent engagement at our TikTok channel, where we teach new golfers every aspect of the game, it's clear that even golfers who have played the game for years don't know how a course rating and slope are defined. So, let's talk about it!

Nikki Dunagan (FromTheStadium.com) and Dan Hauser (LINKS Magazine) join the show this week to discuss their reactions to Tiger Woods's first press conference in nine months ahead of the Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas. We cover a wide range of emotions from not only seeing Tiger walk without crutches, but hearing his responses to the obvious questions from reporters... as well as other not-so-obvious questions. 

'Tis the season to buy golf gear for the golfers in your life (including yourself), so Adam gives a short list of his favorite products from the year. These items are sure to make any golfer's holidays even sweeter, whether they're looking for a new driver, a new way to practice during the winter, or a new golf GPS device.

You can read reviews on all items mentioned at GolfUnfiltered.com.

It's sad but true. Adam comes to terms with the end of his 2021 golf season as Mother Nature has taken a turn for the worse in Chicagoland. We also touch on Sean Foley's recent interview with Claude Harmon III where he admits he may have overcoached Tiger Woods. Finally, Adam offers a short checklist to keep in mind as you enter your own offseason.

This week Adam covers two stories not related to on-course play but rather on the fringe. He opens with commentary on the sad, untimely passing of PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray. Next, Adam shares updates on the ongoing Scottie Scheffler arrest and pending arraignment.

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This week Adam discusses the concept of "paradox of choice," which explains how people react to more options being presented to them. This is especially true in professional golf considering the news of new professional golf tour options popping up. This is a little bit of a different episode, so strap in and reach out with your thoughts via email: adam@golfunfiltered.com.

This week's guest is sportswriter Nikki Dunagan. Nikki explains not only what golf means to her, but also how it's been a part of her life right from the start... and even before. A Georgia native, Nikki shares heartwarming stories of her grandfather taking her to The Masters, how Tiger Woods's bookend wins impacted her love of the game, and so much more. 

You can follow Nikki on Twitter at @nikkidunagan. Read her work at FromTheStadium.com.

This week on the show we tiptoe back into our regular format (just for now) to discuss two topics related to social media in golf. The first references the article on social media's treatment of women in golf. The second is related to a viral video of a gentleman, despite a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, still finding a way to enjoy the game. How are these two topics related? My wife.

A more personal episode than others in the past, and I hope you enjoy it.

This week's guest is my friend Samantha Marks. In addition to owning and operating her own marketing company, Samantha is a former college golfer and Golf Channel employee with a unique perspective on the game. Samantha is often found on Twitter sparking great conversation (and sometimes debate) with her followers, and is one of the best new voices in the game.

Follow Samantha Marks on Twitter here.

In the second episode of our second season I welcome our first guest of the season: author Jay Revell. Jay has written two books on his love of golf: The Nine Virtues of Golf and the upcoming Swing, Walk, Repeat, available for preorder now.

Jay and I discuss a few topics as he answers our main question: What does golf mean to you? Jay explains what helped him fall in love with the game, how he benefits from playing it in all aspects of his life, and much more.

Believe it or not, but we're in the second season of the Golf Unfiltered Podcast! It only took 330+ episodes, but we're here. 

Over the next several weeks, we'll examine what golf means to others. You'll recognize many of the names and voices, and you'll meet a few for the first time. No matter the guest, the question remains the same:

What does golf mean to you?

Episode 1 of season 2 features my story, and a brief look at what golf means to me.

If you're interested in participating, shoot me an email at adam@golfunfiltered.com. I'd love to have you as a guest.

In this week's episode Adam admits he was wrong with his prediction of the 2020 Ryder Cup matches, as Team USA demolished Team Europe in record-breaking fashion. Adam also explains why he was wrong about not enjoying the Ryder Cup historically, using player reactions over the years as evidence.

This week's show focuses on the 2021 Ryder Cup matches, and why Adam believes Team Europe is in the best position to win. A number of factors are discussed, including the Americans' focus on drama off the course, the experience of the European veterans, and even the projected makeup of the crowds due to COVID travel restrictions.

On this week's episode we are talking all about the incredible new Cleveland Launcher XL driver, woods and hybrids! Adam gives his first-hand review of putting these clubs into play and how he's already benefitted from their tech and forgiveness. Go to GolfUnfiltered.com to read full reviews on each of the clubs discussed in today's episode.

Laz Versalles is an author, journalist, podcaster, and all-around creative mind. He and Adam discuss a wide range of topics on this week's show including diversity in golf, his work at the Fire Pit Collective, the current status of golf fans and social media, and much more.

Follow Laz on Twitter at @laz_versalles.

This year's PGA Championship was both exciting and weird for a multitude of reasons, so Team GU is here to recap it all. This episode has everything: divorces, arrests, weird Bryson stuff, a first-time winner and more.

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Almost 7 months ago we brought you the story of the Monster Mat driving range mat by Safe Play Golf. Adam has been using it almost every day since, and this is the update on one of the best golf products of the year. How has the mat held up over time? What are its benefits? 

Listen to this episode to learn all of that and more!

Visit safeplaygolf.com to get more information on the Monster Mat.

On this week's episode, Adam dives deeper into the price of golf clubs and whether they equate to better performance. What do golfers really need to get started in the game? Have brands gone too far, or are the rising prices in golf just a sign of the times?

Friend of the show and fellow SecondCityGolf.com colleague Kris McEwen returns to tell Adam to calm down about pace of play. Kris shares an epiphany he had at a recent Major League Baseball game that solidifies his stance on pace of play in golf. Adam makes a few bad jokes, as per usual, and eventually comes around to seeing things from Kris's point of view. 

On this week's episode, Adam discusses a few factors that go into pace of play for a public golf course, and offers suggestions on how to remedy slow play. This is the first in a series of episodes on the topic, coming soon.

Nelly Korda winning OIympic Gold in Tokyo is also discussed, along with (shocking) Bryson DeChambeau's most recent comments about the COVID vaccine.

On this week's episode Adam shares his take on Xander Schauffele's historic moment at the 2021 Olympic Games winning golf's gold medal. Adam touches on a few other newsworthy stories of the week, including golf and COVID, and enjoying the game more.

Imagine Golf is a guided meditation app that helps you with the mental side of the game, and company founder Malcolm Scovil joins the show to tell us all about it. Adam and Malcolm discuss the origins of the company, including Malcolm's time working with the founders of popular meditation brand Calm. 

Learn more about Imagine Golf at their website www.imaginegolf.com.

We all heard it and saw it: Bryson DeChambeau blaming his driver for his poor performance in round one of the 2021 Open Championship. In this week's episode Adam provides his view on how the situation was handled, and what it might mean for Bryson moving forward.

Stephen Harrison is the CEO and founder of SIK Golf, an exciting independent putter company that has scored some impressive clientele. Stephen and Adam discuss the benefits of Descending Loft Technology, a patented keystone of SIK Golf, and how it can help your game.

Visit SIKGolf.com to learn more.

On this week's episode Adam gives his take on the recent Bryson DeChambeau news involving his split with caddie Tim Tucker. Later, Adam provides an update on Golf Unfiltered's website, future plans, and where you can continue to engagement with all things GU.

Andrew Tredway is the co-founder of PuttView Books, a green reading product that has mapped over 30,000 courses worldwide. He joins the show this week to discuss the PGA TOUR's vote to ban green reading books in competition.

Adam, Trevor and Dan are back to run through the 2024 PGA Championship with as much energy and interest as they possibly can considering the current landscape of men's pro golf. Trevor also goes into a brief synopsis of the Drake vs Kendrick beef to end the show.

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Dr. Stephen Liu is an orthopedic surgeon by training and the founder of Forme Science, a therapeutic company that specializes in spine alignment and biomechanics. Dr. Liu and Adam discuss the benefits of good posture, not only for your golf game, but for your everyday life.

Robert Jones Black is the great-grandson of golf legend Bobby Jones, and the founder of the Generation Next Project. Adam and Robert discuss the Project's mission, including how golf can educate kids on emotional intelligence and how to positively react to stress in their lives. 

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Visit GenerationNextProject.org to learn more.

This week on the podcast Adam offers his thoughts on the Player Impact Program, or PIP, and how it will likely affect media relations moving forward. He also gives an update on his play in the Chicago Golf Tour, announces a new sponsorship of Golf Unfiltered, and much more!

It's been a week since the infamous Brooks vs. Bryson video leaked on social media. What does this situation mean for media in the long term, if anything? How can we expect these two to interact moving forward? Adam offers his thoughts in this week's episode.

Chris Koske is the VP of Sales & Marketing at Edel Golf, and he's here to discuss the fantastic new Edel SMS wedges. Adam and Chris talk about the design's beginnings and evolution into what we see today, along with the benefits of using fully adjustable weights on a wedge.

Visit edelgolf.com to learn more!

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This week's episode opens with a quick discussion on the golf restrictions in Ontario, Canada amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Adam then dives into the ridiculous announcement from the NCAA to cancel the college regional in Baton Rouge. 

Be sure to follow Golf Unfiltered on social media @GolfUnfiltered.

Towel Tag is a fantastic golf accessory idea that doubles as a customizable membership tag and golf towel holder. Founder Craig Holub joins the show to talk about their company mission, how they got started, and much more. Be sure to watch the video recording of this interview on our YouTube Channel here.