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This week we shift from Wisconsin to Michigan, one of the country's top and most affordable golf destinations. Alex reflects on how he started playing golf at a young age, leading to a deep-rooted passion for the game. We also explore some of Alex’s favorite courses in Michigan, along with a few he hasn’t had the chance to play yet. 

Did you know that Wisconsin is the number one state for golf in the whole country? That's why I've brought on the Wisconsin Golf Addict himself, Paul Seifert, to talk about all things Wisconsin Golf.

 

We chat through Paul's journey as the Wisco Golf Addict and how the site has evolved over the past 13 years. This episode is a must listen if you are looking to plan a golf trip of any kind over the next few years.

 

You can find all of Paul's content on instagram @wiscogolfaddict and https://wiscogolfaddict.com/

Excitement levels are at an all time high for this year's US Open at Pinehurst. To break down the tournament, we brought back Connor Mulligan who played Pinehurst #2 from the tips about 18 months ago. We talk through all things Pinehurst, what to expect from the course, and who we like heading into the week.

00:00 Intro 04:29 Playing Pinehurst Number 2 11:37 Preparing for the Round at Pinehurst Number 2 30:23 Comparing Pinehurst to New England Courses 36:03 Donald Ross's Design Philosophy 43:09 The Importance of Creativity 44:32 Scottie Scheffler 46:41 Other Contenders: Colin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, and Sahith Theegala 53:28 Scottie vs Tiger   

In this episode we bring on Sev, the founder of Course Maps, a rapidly growing business that sells custom map prints of golf courses. Sev talks us through why he fell in love with golf and how he turned that passion into a full-time job.   00:00 Introduction  04:53 Sev's journey with golf 09:23 Turning passion into a business: Course Maps 24:43 Challenges of playing golf in New York City 34:41 Golf Fandom 41:35 Excitement for the Ryder Cup and Future Golf Travel 47:06 The Addictive Nature of Golf    

The PGA Championship is finally here! In this episode of the Golfers Anonymous podcast, we bring back Ben Firn to discuss the PGA Championship and Ben's upcoming Scotland trip. We share our predictions for the tournament and discuss underdog players to watch. The conversation then shifts to Ben's Scotland trip with his brother. The trip is highlighted by rounds at North Berwick, Royal Dornoch, and The Old Course. Tune in for the full breakdown!

 

00:00 Introduction 07:11 PGA Championship 22:06 Introduction and Scotland Trip 

Mark joins us with the most golf experience out of any guest on the show thus far with 55 years and counting. After playing division II golf at the University of Hartford, Mark went on to have an awesome amateur career filled with plenty of ups and downs. In part 1 we focus on Mark's journey through competitive golf, then in part 2 we shift the conversation to my game as Mark loves to teach and help others improve.

For our 10th interview on the podcast we brought on our first ever caddie. While John isn't a full time professional golf caddie, he does have over 10 years of experience and told some awesome stories from his time as a looper.

00:00 Introduction 03:02 John's Early Golfing Days as a Caddie 07:57 Crazy Stories from Caddying Experience 16:01 John's Initial Dislike for Golf and Developing a Love for the Sport 23:06 The Impact of Javelin Throwing on John's Golf Swing 24:56 John's Best Ever Round  26:04 The Quest for Breaking 80 27:01 The Mental Game of Golf 27:31 Favorite Golf Shot 30:16 Golf Fandom 32:14 Betting on Golf 34:47 Favorite Golfer on Tour 36:02 Attending Golf Tournaments 40:26 Favorite Golf Course Played 41:48 Golf Trips and Bucket List Courses 44:56 Best Golf Memory 47:51 The Love of The Game

 

We're officially one week away from the 2024 Masters. Matt and I decided to break down our top five favorite things that make The Masters so unique every year.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Masters Preview 05:29 Honorable Mention: Coverage of the Masters 07:14 Honorable Mention: Bridges at Augusta National 09:21 Matt's Number 5: Unpredictability of Player Performances 14:19 Noah's Number 5: Skipping Shots at the 16th Hole 20:36 Noah's Number 4: Concessions at the Masters 24:24 Matt's Number 3: Colors and Visual Presentation 26:01 Noah's Number 3: Magnolia Lane 28:56 Concessions and Food 32:17 The Start of Spring 36:25 The Trophy Ceremony 40:37 The Masters Theme Song 42:25 The Champions Dinner  

Any episode where the guest's name includes the word Mulligan is a must listen. In this episode Connor walks his through the peaks and valleys of his raging golf addiction. 

Connor reveals that he took on the brave task of completely rebuilding his golf swing and the roller coaster that was. To round the conversation out we cover various topics in the world of golf, including discussions about Scottie Scheffler and the World Golf Ranking, predictions for the Masters and Rory McIlroy's career, a critique of Zach Johnson's Ryder Cup captaincy, golf trips and bucket list courses, and why golf is special and addictive.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction 06:11 Connor's High School Golf Experience 09:14 Connor's Home Course and Lowest Round 13:16 Connor's Golf Addiction in College 26:02 Connor's Favorite Golfer: Wyndham Clark 30:49 Discussion about Scottie Scheffler and the World Golf Ranking 36:37 Predictions for the Masters and Rory McIlroy's Career 40:38 Critique of Zach Johnson's Ryder Cup Captaincy 51:43 Golf Trips and Bucket List Courses 56:26 Why Golf is Special and Addictive 58:47 Breaking 80

In this episode we bring on friend of the pod Justin Lee. Justin shares his journey into golf, starting with his father's influence and early exposure to the sport. Justin played competitive golf throughout high school and shared some great stories about how he grew up watching Tiger Woods with his Dad. Justin also talks about his favorite golf course, Bethpage, and his lowest round ever at Putterham, a course that holds a special place in his heart.     Chapters 00:00 Introduction  02:03 Justin's Introduction and Early Golf Experience 04:36 Justin's Experience Playing Competitive Golf 11:38 Memorable Moments from High School Golf 19:15 The Longevity of Golf  22:06 Favorite Golf Course: Bethpage 27:40 Lowest Round and Favorite Course: Putterham 33:01 Growing Up as a Golf Fan 35:20 Favorite Golfers to Watch 37:00 Rivalries and Fandom 38:41 Volunteering at Golf Tournaments 51:31 Most Memorable Golf Shot