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Strike Michigan Recap-Kingsley, Belvedere, High Pointe, Traverse City Food Scene!
05 Sep 2024
00:55:07
The second edition of our travel show, Strike Mission, is in the books! This time we made our way up to Traverse City to check out courses new, old, public, private, explore the local food scene of course, and as always have some friendly competition.
The full video will be released in the coming months on the Sticks Golf youtube (link below) but until then we will be feeding instagram content to tease the action!
golf, golf swing, golf podcast, play better golf, pro golf, pgatour, golf culture
Catie Craig-WKU Women's Golfer and Aspiring Golf Course Architect!
29 Aug 2024
00:39:15
In this conversation, Henry interviews Katie Craig, a women's golfer from Western Kentucky University who is currently participating in Q School. They discuss Katie's experience at Q School, her path to and through college golf, her interest in golf course architecture, and her future plans in the industry. Katie shares her favorite golf courses she has played, including Lost Key and Bel Air Country Club, and expresses her desire to design her own course in the future. She also mentions her dream of playing the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland.
Katie is currently participating in Q School and is aiming to gain experience at the professional level while also pursuing her education.
She has had success in college golf, with multiple wins and a strong performance at the Women's North-South Amateur.
Katie is passionate about golf course architecture and has a desire to design her own course in the future.
She is interested in interning under experienced architects and gaining practical experience in the industry.
Katie's favorite golf courses include Lost Key and Bel Air Country Club, and she hopes to play the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland.
Balancing Golf and Education: Katie Craig's Journey
Exploring the World of Golf Course Architecture with Katie Craig
golf, golf swing, golf podcast, play better golf, pro golf, pgatour, golf culture
Summer Life, Work, Golf, and Upcoming Content Update!
25 Jul 2024
00:54:35
At varying levels, Walker and Henry have some updates to share on what they have been and will be up to this summer. Walker is in Traverse City for the summer working towards a new path with our friend and coworker Trey Wren, and Henry is continuing to play as much good golf as possible and juggle a number of balls.
We are also joined today by Trey Wren to discuss what he has been up to at High Pointe, what he and Walker have coming up in the next few months as well as beyond, and more.
Tie Course Reviews 4-Over/Under/Properly Rated Golf Courses!
06 Sep 2023
00:54:33
We're sticking our necks out a bit today to share our takes on courses we think sit somewhere in the rankings they maybe shouldn't. While The Tie Course Reviews typically are not so much about rankings, we can't refer to a place as being overrated, underrated, or properly rated if we don't talk about where they sit in rankings.
While ranking a course for everyone is a hard thing to do as not everyone is going to see a course in the same way and want the same things out of it, we did try today to think about each of these courses from multiple perspectives and not just our own so that we could speak fairly confidently on our opinions here.
We look forward your feedback on these golf courses and any opinions you all may have on these courses as well as any others. Here are the courses we discuss for reference:
Over rated: Peachtree GC/Crystal Downs Under rated: Seminole GC/Pebble Beach Properly rated: The Country Club/Yeamans Hall
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UNC Mens Head Coach Andrew DiBitetto-A preview of The 2023 Walker Cup!
30 Aug 2023
00:50:12
It's Walker Cup week, and for this episode we are previewing the matches with coach Andrew DiBitetto who has 3 players teeing it up at St. Andrews for the US squad! This is something that has only been done twice before by college teams with both Cal and Alabama having 3 players on the 2013 squad at NGLA.
Coach DiBitetto and Henry break down each of his 3 guys teeing it up this week, Dylan Menante, David Ford, and Austin Greaser, what each of their processes were like making the team and sweating out final selections, what each of them brings to the squad and more. Further, we talk about what has given rise to the success of UNC Men's golf over the last 6 years since Coach DiBitetto has taken the reigns and how that has led to something like having 3 American Walker Cuppers.
After this first segment with Coach DiBitetto, Henry and Walker wrap things up by providing a little more action on the event overall, it's history at St. Andrews, the other 7 US players, as well as the GB&I squad, and finally, a few picks to round out the episode!
Hope you all enjoy this episode and as always, we greatly appreciate you supporting us!
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Mudball Monday 99-US Amateur Breakdown and Final Thoughts!
21 Aug 2023
00:44:44
What a blast of a week at Cherry Hills. Easily one of the more underrated golf courses I am aware of. Today we are going to go a lay deeper on what the week held, the final match as well as ones leading up to it, a few thoughts on how Henry fared out at Cherry, and the US Amateur in general.
Cherry Hills was as good of a US Amateur venue as we've had on a long time and it only feels right to give it a good dose of coverage. Other than this, we of course get into the DERT, and a healthy dose of who knows what, as it is of course Mudball Monday!
Jaeger Kovich joins this week to discuss his career as a golf course architect.
Born as a New Yorker, Jaeger was exposed to Shinnecock Hills early in his teens for what he calls his "aha moment". A few books later, the aha moment became a persistent chase to work for Tom Doak. That push included many emails, uncertainty, and nights studying mandarin in hopes of getting the next job in China. He got that job, eventually worked with Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner for many years, eventually as an associate, where he experienced the boom of restorations and new builds we all know and love.
The security of those jobs did not stop him. He put everything into what once was a vehicle for contracting work, Proper Golf, and has been at work consulting for clubs in the Northeast.
Because he's seen so much, worked with so many talented shapers, superintendents, associates, architects, owners, and clubs, the stories are endless. We kept it brief today and happy with what we covered. Hope you all enjoy!
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Mudball Monday 98-US Amateur Preview from Inside The Ropes!
14 Aug 2023
00:41:55
This week's US Amateur at Cherry Hills has the makings of being as good as about any we've seen in a while. A fantastic golf course, intriguing conditioning that will keep the players guessing, Walker Cup ramifications on both the US and GB&I teams, and a lot more.
Today, Walker and Henry break down what we're seeing this from inside the ropes and what could make this US Amateur one of the more interesting ones in a while. The golf will be on TV all week so tune in to see a wonderful golf course with the stars of tomorrow battling it out!
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House Theory Thursday-Wild Horse GC vs. Pinehurst No. 4!
11 Aug 2023
01:03:14
Two great public courses here are being matched up today for a little house theory action!
It's been a little while since we've done a house theory, but boy are we excited to be back. The common thread here between these two courses is public golf, and great public golf at that. Wild Horse is in the middle of nowhere and is the best/only game in town whereas Pinehurst No. 4 is surrounded by other great courses and is likely a bit overshadowed by others. That said, these courses both receive high marks on house theory. Which is to say working well for their environment within the scope of what the architects working with. Like a great house, a golf course and it's features should be in harmony with the overall environment and shouldn't clash.
Today, we will match up each hole on these 2 courses and see which one wins in a match play format.
Thanks for doing us and don't hesitate to let us know what you think at the links below!
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Mudball Monday 97-Fueling Your Round For Performance!
07 Aug 2023
00:42:30
Not always do we hop on a Mudball Monday in attempt to provide actual value; however, today that will not be the case. In today's episode we will be running through how we like to go about our fueling plan in a round of golf to maximize performance and give ourselves the best chance at success. Not every round is this necessary, but especially when in competition, it's valuable to know that a few granola bars and a beer or two on the back nine probably won't lead to your best results.
If it appeals to you to know how to get the best out of your game from a nutritional standpoint, give this one a listen and let us know if you learn something. If you want to go deeper on the topic and learn more, hammer the links below and we would love to chat!
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Geoff Shackelford and Henry Discuss 18 of California's Finest Par 3's!
04 Aug 2023
01:08:52
Geoff is back to talk about the best par 3's in California with Henry today! If you recall from our last podcast with Geoff, we went on a slight tangent talking about how many great par 3's there are in the state of California. So, naturally, we decided to put those thoughts to action and do a pod.
Today we present to you 18 of California's great par 3's from nine different categories of holes such as short holes, long holes, great Mackenzie holes, Thomas holes, etc.
Now, bear with us. While many great courses come up, we intentionally slid a few sleepers in here and there so don't get too upset if you don't hear all of the top holes you would think of. Its meant to be thought provoking!
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Mudball Monday 96-First Look At The Ryder Cup Teams!
31 Jul 2023
00:54:26
It's going to be here before we know so we are getting out ahead of the Ryder Cup team breakdowns to talk about what we know today, where we think things may go with the teams from here, and what still needs to happen before we can know who the teams will ultimately be.
We of course start with the DERT, and then get into a chat about the Ryder Cup teams on both the US and European side as well as talking about matchups we want to see, the golf course, and a whole lot more. Strap in, and let us know what you think!
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Mudball Monday 144-Closing Out The Week From Troon!
22 Jul 2024
00:54:39
Well, Xander is a total dog. No ifs ands or buts about that at this point. The final round, the way he closed down the stretch, any ongoing questions we had about the X man have been answered.
Xander, a little Tiger, the golf course, what the golf world would look like if we played more links golf, and all sorts of random tidbits and standard mud ball monday musings.
We appreciate the support as always and look forward to the somewhat less pro golf heavy rest of the year now that the majors are done and dusted.
Mike Nuzzo joins us today to discuss his "tie" to the game-
One thing I've found common amongst most architects is that for better or worse, golf and architecture consume their thinking. For many, it does result in some extraordinary work. With Mike, I found it refreshing how much he has invested in a well-rounded life.
Expect an episode that covers far more than width, angles, and strategy. We spend a good deal of time discussing his background as an aerospace engineer, the components and ratios of a great Cuban sandwich, the best beer in FL, and his daughters professional career as a concert photographer.
Speaking of Florida, Mike is building something very special in Brooksville for Cabot Citrus Farms. We will be covering that more extensively going forward, and for you golf course architecture sickos, expect to be taken DEEP into the weeds.
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Mudball Monday 95-What Makes a Great Championship Golf Hole!
24 Jul 2023
00:43:22
Great Championships are made by great courses. Great courses are made by great holes. Today, we are talking about what we believe makes a great championship golf hole and what the best courses and holes have in common that create for interesting and exciting tournament golf.
In our opinion, there are two types of great championship holes: those that provide scoring opportunities but also present danger i.e they spread the scores, and then those that just flat out ask specific and objective question of the players. The brutes.
What the best courses have in common is a nice blend of these and particularly in the key stretches of the golf course. Tune in to hear our more comprehensive thoughts on that matter!
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Chandler Withington- Running Hazeltine to Capturing History
21 Jul 2023
01:20:29
Hello Tie Friends,
Joining us this week is Chandler Withington who is now an artist focused on delivering history through his hand-drawn artwork. His "tie" to the game goes much deeper, and is the reason this was such a slam-dunk conversation for this platform.
Chandler tells us about his path; navigating dreams of a career in architecture, then finding a home as a PGA Professional at some of golf's most esteemed clubs including Seminole, Merion, and Hazeltine.
We discuss the demands of that career along with the fruit that came with it. Notably, his involvement with the 2016 Ryder Cup operation and Team USA, along with the community there at Hazeltine.
Despite the fruit, it became clear that career was above family for some time... and that needed to change. Upon his leave, Chandler did a full-scale investigation on his gifts. He began creating more of the artwork that filled his office at Hazeltine. It was shortly thereafter where those around him took notice, found it valuable, and took it to a larger stage.
I hope you enjoy this conversation with CW. Please check out his platform Archive 22 to view and support his work. And as Chandler continues his journey of storytelling, be sure to watch for what's next!
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Mudball Monday 94-The Open Preview! 3 Holes and 3 Players to Watch!
17 Jul 2023
00:41:34
Hoylake is undoubtedly a highly underrated open venue. While the locale may not be the best of places to be for the open relative to a St. Andrews or Edinburgh, Hoylake is a gem, and it's going to be an awesome week of golf for the 151st Open Championship.
Today we will preview the week by talking about a few of the holes and players we will be watching this week at Hoylake. Walker will focus on the golf course, and Henry will be focused on the players.
Stay tuned this week for a live from the early coverage podcast from The Tie Podcast as well as an interview later in the week!
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Cole Buck-From Stanford Assistant to TCU Associate Head Coach!
14 Jul 2023
00:42:34
Cole Buck played for a stint at TCU before realizing his passions for the game were more in coaching others, rather than playing himself. His first coaching gig was as a graduate student at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. Likely making him the youngest D1 head coach at the time. From Wagner, he would move on to Lipscomb University in Nashville, and eventually to Stanford, before taking the Associate head position at his alma mater just weeks ago.
Cole is a passionate mentor and leader of people and coaches first as someone who's goal is to improve someone as a person and second as a golfer. His general philosophy of connecting with players on a personal level before trying to get deep on the athletic front is highly refreshing and to me is the main reason why Cole will be a successful coach long term.
This episode will provide value whether you are a college golfer, parent, or anyone who leads people. I hope you enjoy the conversation, and please do not hesitate to get in touch with us through the links below!
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Emilia Migliaccio-US Women's Open Commentator AND Competitor!
06 Jul 2023
00:41:57
My guest this week is Emilia Migliaccio, 2023 NCAA Champion from Wake Forest University, 2-time Curtis Cup competitor, GOLF Channel commentator, and on going competitive golfer. Emilia spoke a lot about her decision to bypass professional golf as she decided she wanted to pursue other options such as being a commentator/podcaster, journalist, and amateur competitor. This week will likely be the first of many where we see Emilia continuing to compete in some of the world's biggest tournaments while also covering those events. What a cool way to stay involved with the game.
For those of you who are sorting through why it is that you play golf or need to sort out what your exact relationship with the game is, this episode may be for you. Emilia and I spend plenty of time discussing what it is we love so much about golf and why it is important to have a clear view into why you enjoy playing or what else it is within the game that you are passionate about.
Hope you all enjoy this conversation and let us know at the links below what you think!
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Mudball Monday 93-Tips for Playing your Best Without Practice!
03 Jul 2023
00:52:54
We don't always provide "value" in the form of playing golf here at The Tie Podcast, but today, we will.
The topic of today's conversation is how to get the most out of your golf game if you are someone who doesn't get much - if any - time to practice golf.
In the last year or so, both of us have entered the world of "what was I thinking about last time I played... a month ago" so we are here to provide some of our thoughts as guys that used to know how to play a little bit on how to summon up some of the swings of the past even when your confidence is the only thing you really have to lean on to try to muster up some decent golf.
This is a good talk on how we can all make an effort to bring some semblance of form even in the absence of many reps. So, if that resonates with you, tune in and let us know what you think at the links below!
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Brian Schneider and Blake Conant-Old Barnwell
30 Jun 2023
01:29:43
Blake Conant and Brian Schneider are two of the most experienced folks in the industry of course design, construction, restoration, and golf course consulting work.
Both sit atop a mountain of important projects as both have lent their expertise on courses many of us regard as "Bucket A" golf in the United States and the globe at large.
So when they show up to build a course on sandy, undulating, forest land in South Carolina, I'm going to take interest. I first visited over the holidays in '22 as the upper loop was completed. I then learned more about the founder of Old Barnwell, Nick Schriber, and his vision for the place- extending far beyond interesting golf.
It was the combination of the WHY behind OB and Blake and Brian's commitment to deliver something new and refreshing that makes this a story of its own.
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Mudball Monday 92-LPGA Chat. How the women can benefit from the craziness in men's golf!
26 Jun 2023
00:39:33
There's a lot of craziness going on in the world of men's professional golf these days and we believe this presents a really strong opportunity for the women to leverage this into a chance to bring golf back to more pure roots. From the golf courses, to the way the product is presented to us, to the players in the game, there is a lot to be interested in with what is going on in the women's game.
Today we bring on former LPGA tour caddy, Matt Galloway to talk about his experiences with the LPGA tour and what he thinks about the future of the women's game particularly with the money grab that the men's side has become. It's been talked about for years, but it feels more prescient than ever to talk about what the women's side has to offer in a crazy golf landscape.
Thanks as always for being here for mudball monday!
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Lee Wybranski- Balance of the Madness
22 Jun 2023
01:09:06
HELLO TIE FRIENDS,
Excited to bring this chat to you all today. Lee Wybranski these days doesn't need much of an introduction, but for those of you who haven't purchased far too many golf related artwork for your workspace, Lee's is among the most desirable.
This conversation provides a thorough background on Lee's journey to where he is today as a golf artist, producing prints that trigger the comradery we all know so well that surrounds our Major Championships.
His work makes one feel as if they are there, have been there, and immediately understand the significance of the event at hand.
Going a level deeper, we get into his creative process, why it's different than others, and the tools he uses to balance his ever-busy schedule.
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All Things Ireland Golf with Henry and Padraig Lynch!
18 Jul 2024
01:07:21
Paddy Lynch is here from @paddytalksgolf to run us through all things golf in Ireland and how to go about planning for a trip. Whether it is food, beverage, logistics of getting around the country, where to play, where not to play, and what to pack. It's all in here.
Paddy and Henry kick off the episode with a run down of Henry's packing list before jumping into the DERT and then a full itinerary of where to play and how to go about each day.
Lots of great general Irish golf info as well as specifics on a number of the big name courses. I think you all will really enjoy this one!
Mudball Monday 91-On the Ground vs TV Experience from LACC!
19 Jun 2023
00:55:27
What a week at LACC! Although the reviews may have been a bit less positive than we may have expected, it was still an awesome week to be a golf fan and take in the 3rd major of the year.
We split time this week between being at the event vs watching on TV so we entered into a chat today about what the experience was like on the ground vs just watching from home. We also tackle some of the common complaints we were hearing this week and break down our thoughts on whether the issues people took with LACC were valid or not.
Regardless of your take on LACC and this past week's US Open, it's pretty cool that they were willing to stage an open and allow people to get a glimpse at this golden age gem.
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Conrad Ray-4 Players at LACC, Competing at Pinehurst in '05, and Tiger Stories!
15 Jun 2023
00:44:23
This is an episode that has been a long time coming, and this felt like the perfect time to call in Coach Ray to talk about a big week ahead for the Stanford Cardinal at LACC. With 4 players in the field, it is already a historic week for the Stanford Men's Golf program and it will be awesome to see where things shake out over the course of the week.
While Coach Ray has 4 players in this week's US Open, his depth with this event and golf course go much further than that. As a competitor in the 2005 US Open, Coach Ray has a wealth of stories about The Cat, what it's like to be a competitor in a US Open, what he still takes with him from that week as a coach, and more. Furthermore, Coach Ray and i got into a conversation about what has happened in recent times in the golf world and what this could all mean for college golf and young talent in general.
Greatly enjoyed this recording, and I hope you all enjoy listening.
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Mudball Monday 90-US OPEN Win, Place, and Show!
12 Jun 2023
00:40:38
We're here! This is a week we've been fired up about for a long, long time and we couldn't be more excited that it's here. A major championship, on an incredible golf course, with a golf world that is in a super interesting spot, what a time to be having an event like this.
To kick the week off, we are going to talk about who we each think is going to finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at this event, and of course why. It's a course that we don't know a ton about relative to many US Open course which makes it a bit harder to project, so naturally, we're leaning on the guns. That said, don't expect some interesting stuff baked in there as well and of course the DERT, and all of our other usual activity.
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Mike McCoy-2023 USA Walker Cup Team Captain!
09 Jun 2023
00:49:16
What a treat to have Mike McCoy here to talk about his preparations for this summer's Walker Cup as well as his own background in the game. A few highlights:
- 2013 US Mid Am Champion - Competed in 2014 Masters - 2015 US Walker Cup Team Member - 66(!) time USGA competitor
What a list of achievements and captaining the US side at St. Andrews later this summer surely will be moved close to the top of that list.
Fascinating conversation to hear how Mike is going about selecting the team, beginning to sort through how to best help his players tackle the course, how to set up pairings, the importance of being rested for competition, and so much more.
Hope you all enjoy this episode and gain something from it, particularly from a competitive sense.
Let us know your takeaways, and please feel free to reach out at the links below!
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PIF-PGA Emergency POD! With @sticksgolf
08 Jun 2023
00:51:32
Had to do it! Like every golf podcast under the sun, we are here to hop on and chat about the LIV-PGA merger and what we think about how things have gone down so far. This has been a wild ride for everyone, and we wanted to have a 4 way chat with our friends over at Sticks Golf to discuss what we're thinking about what this means for the game going forward based on what we know at the moment.
Although there will be some... the intent of today's pod is not to sling one hot take after another, but rather to take the information we already know and bake this into a conversation about what this could mean for the game at large as well as the different stakeholders in the game. Casual golfers, big time pgatour guys, smaller tour players, LIV BOYS, and the likes of the KFT/DP World tour, etc.
A lot to unpack here, so strap in for some of our typical debauchery for a sobering view into what this means for the game and all those who play it.
Cheers,
- The Tie Guys
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Mudball Monday 89-NCAA Golf. What We Love/What Can be Better!
05 Jun 2023
00:46:19
NCAA Golf was a hot piece of the golf landscape over the last few weeks and we consumed A LOT of it. As the years have gone on, more and more people seem to be really intrigued by what is going on in the college golf space; however, the communication through the broadcast of the format, who the players are, and the overall context of the championship just flat out needs to be better.
While some of the the people who have been involved in putting the broadcast on have been great additions to the championship, there are many people who are not involved directly that could add so much more value to the championship which is what today's conversation will center around. While the product has been strong and gained more traction overt the years, we believe it could be a lot better and there is a lot of further growth to be seen with the NCAA championships.
Strap in and enjoy the conversation, and as always, don't be afraid to get in contact with us at the links below!
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Tie Course Reviews 3-Routing, Greens, and Features. Somerset Hills, Bandon Trails, Kapalua, and more!
01 Jun 2023
00:50:34
These are some of the more subtle features in a golf course that often may or may not be discussed at as much length as other aspects when we value a golf course for its architectural merits. That said, these are some of the features of courses that take good courses and make them great, and make the elite ones as described.
Today we tease out why these 3 categories can add so much to a golf course and the true value that is created by having great greens, features, and a top bar routing. These are the things the best architects and properties get just right and the often times harder to explain details of what makes our favorite places so good.
Have a listen to today's conversation to hear how we break down the importance of these aspects of course architecture and our choices for courses that are great examples in each category!
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Mudball Monday 88-Block Talk. A deeper Level on Michael Block!
29 May 2023
00:45:08
We're here to talk Block. Michael Block. Block Talk, if you will.
Everyone has been all over this guy and what he has been up to the last couple weeks, and we are here to break it down. The exemptions, the performance at Oak Hill, the quotes, the twitter discourse, all of it.
This guy has become the American dream of golf in the last couple weeks. We build him up to heights no one can sustain just to subsequently break him down to follow.
There's certainly more to come from Mr. Block, but for now. We'll leave you all with this conversation on what's transpired so far.
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Colin Sheehan-Exciting New Golf Projects and Moving on From Yale Golf!
25 May 2023
01:00:30
Colin Sheehan is a total Renaissance man. From college golfer to world traveler, writer, course design enthusiast, college golf coach, and now full time consultant for new destination golf course projects, the man has done and continues to do it all.
Today, we touch on a bit of all of those things. His past with the Yale golf team. Some of his fondest memories coaching at his alma mater for 15 seasons. Some of the lessons he will take from that stage of his career into his new endeavors. What he is most excited for in the game from a cultural and architectural standpoint, and a whole lot more.
This episode has something for everyone.
Whether you are here for culture, competition, or architecture, you'll get it today.
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Mudball Monday 87- Rahm and Brooks. Character Development of Pro Golfers!
22 May 2023
00:53:31
The best part of pro golf or any pro sport is the figures we follow and how they develop as characters over time. This game certainly has many of them, but arguably none better than Rahm and Brooks in the current landscape of the game.
These are two guys who have had long careers in the spotlight, a ton of success, plenty of controversy, and have changed who they are and how they want to be seen many times throughout their careers.
To us, what makes each of these guys really intriguing as characters is that by in large their guiding light as athletes who live in the public light is simply authenticity. While sometimes they may curate answers and acts to the public, by in large they live by who they are, and allow people to take it or leave it.
Let us know how you enjoy this episode and feel free to engage with us/get in contact at the links below!
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Mudball Monday 143-Open Championship Week! Players to Watch. Stories to Track
15 Jul 2024
00:53:36
We've made it! It's become bittersweet to reach the Open as it is now the year's final major, but there is hardly a better golf week of the year than this one.
Early morning wake ups, coffee in hand, wind blowing, gorse taking souls. Whatever your favorite part of the open is, there is much to love.
Today, we have each selected 3 players + a dark horse that we think should be monitored this week at Troon. We agreed that the top 5 players on the odds sheet are off limits, but beyond that anyone is fair game to discuss. Happy Open Championship week!
Hello friends! James Ellis-Caird joins us today from the clubhouse Whitby Golf Club on the eastern coastline of the UK.
James is a teacher focused on not only performance, but also enjoyment. The through-line of this podcast is his book, "The Uncorrupted Pleasure of an Old Bladed Putter" which we both reference often throughout the conversation.
Some other topics we cover:
Rewilding our landscapes
Movement as a daily practice- yoga, for example.
Valuing our ingredients, in regard to food, golf, and our lives.
Coaching - how to measure success as a coach
For the Beginner - the act of learning the game without becoming distracted by the unimportant
Golf as a means of preserving natural ecosystems
And as a companion through different phases in life.
There are so many perspectives offered in our game. James' is one I enjoyed learning about and hope you will too.
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Mudball Monday 86-PGA Championship Week! The Increasing Value of Majors!
15 May 2023
00:47:53
As the money in golf continues to go up, the elusiveness of a major seems to only be accentuated. With so many great players these days, there is one thing that you can't just buy or get anywhere, and that's one of the 4 trophies that matter.
More and more players are becoming the types of guys who just don't care very much about what their paycheck looks like at the end of the week, but what they do care about is winning the big ones. This is making major championship weeks better than ever, and this week at Oak Hill should be no exception.
Only the least important things in the game discussed here this week, as always, so strap in for #mudballmonday. We appreciate you being here!
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The Fried Egg's Andy Johnson on Public Golf, Pace of Play, and The Example the Pros Set!
11 May 2023
01:03:30
We talk a lot these days about pace of play and it's importance to the professional golf product. How it make pro golf more or less enjoyable to watch, whether there are steps that need to be taken to speed the game up, and a whole lot more.
The conversation that often gets lost on us all is how the pro game and the pace of play we see out there trickles down into lower competitive levels as well as just the recreational game. Today, Andy I and break down how what we see out on tour affects what we see in all levels of the game and why the pace of play conversation matters to all of us who are golfers. While it would be great to see PGATour rounds take 20% less time, what would really be awesome is to see recreational golfers have more ability to get a round in that doesn't take all day.
Andy I and come up with a few solutions/breakdown some of the common discussions around the pro game and what can be done out there, as well as raise a few points around the recreational game and how we can try to speed things up for the regular golfer through changing the narrative on spending money to spend time on a golf course as well as the level of respect golfers have for one another from a standpoint of holding people up on course.
All this, the DERT, and much more can be found in the episode today. As always, we appreciate you all joining in and look forward to hearing your feedback through the links below:
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Mudball Monday 85-Quail Hollow. In Depth Course Analysis!
08 May 2023
00:45:57
Let's go ahead and get it out there. FAZ. It was a big week with the FAZ. That said, this episode is not meant to berating of Tommy Fazio and our less than favorable opinion of his architectural style. More so, we are here to talk about Quail as it pertains to competitive golf, as well as the architectural merits of the course.
Is Quail our favorite golf course in the world? Nope. Would we want to play it every day? No chance. Are there many things that could make it better. Yes. Hammer the yes. But, BUT, as a PGA Tour course, its pretty damn good. It asks the right questions of players and tests them actually the way you would hope a PGA Tour course would.
Strap in to hear our thoughts on QHC and let us know in the links below where you agree and where you don't!
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Tie Course Reviews-Great Fast Paced, Full Game Examination, and Subtly Difficult Golf Courses!
05 May 2023
00:44:35
Tie Course Reviews is back for more and today we have three new categories of courses for you all:
First off, great fast paced golf courses. These are places where not only is fast play possible, but is highly valued by those who play the course. A joy of a walk that displays the simplicity of the game and how it doesn't take much to create a high quality experience.
Second, courses that examine the full bag. Tournament play is going to be what really makes this place shine as the ultimate test of a competitor isn't necessarily how he good is she with one or two tools, but how many tools is she competent with. These courses can be fun, but also fairly challenging for the less practiced golfer.
Lastly, we will chat about courses that display subtle difficulty. This is the antithesis of late 90's "Open Doctored" sort of golf that is all about length, rough, and narrow fairways. Rather, these courses will show difficulty through the use of hazards in a very organic manner, as well as through making shortgrass the ultimate penalty of the game. Strategy and understanding of holes will be at a premium.
Thanks as always for being here and don't hesitate to reach out with thoughts or comments at the links below!
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Mudball Monday 84-What We Need More and Less of From The Turn House!
01 May 2023
00:39:46
The turn house, such an integral part of a round of golf or a golf course itself. While most every good turn house has its novelties, its standard fare, and many things in between, we can always search for better and in the world of turnhouses, like anything else, there are things we could use more of, and most certainly less of.
Today we are here to call out a few of the things in the world of turn houses that we could use more of and a few of the things that not enough people are gaming. Join us to find out our thoughts and feel free to hive us a shout at the links below to share your thoughts on turn houses or what you think of ours!
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Mudball Monday 83-Our Teams to Spice up The Zurich Classic!
24 Apr 2023
00:40:39
Lets be honest, the Zurich has seen better days. Many of the guys in the field this week probably havent been a real part of the pro golf storyline in multiple years. To get this thing back on the rails, either we need more good players, or just some teams that make things more fun, so naturally we have gravitated toward the latter part of that conversation.
Today we'll each be bringing to you 3 teams we think would spice up the Zurich and make it a bit more interesting to watch, because it really flat out needs it.
Let us know how you feel about these ideas and if you enjoyed the episode at the links below. The feedback is always great to hear!
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Geoff Shackelford on his new book "Golf Architecture for Normal People"
21 Apr 2023
01:20:33
A great conversation today with Geoff discussing his new book, Golf Architecture for Normal People!
This book really can have appeal to anyone who plays the game. Whether you have a passing interest in course architecture and are looking to learn a simple framework on how to evaluate the places you play golf or are deep in its intricacies, there is something to be gained from this book. Its a quick and easy read, and I believe you all will enjoy it.
On top of the conversation about the book specifically, Geoff and I discuss our personal passions for and musings on golf courses and the game in general. We discuss the upcoming open at LACC as Geoff knows that golf course as well as anyone having been involved in the work done on the course restoration. Of course, we started with the DERT, and a whole lot more.
Thanks for the listen, and let us know what you think!
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Mudball Monday 82-How We're Pheeling about Phil!
17 Apr 2023
00:48:54
What an enigmatic character this man is. Its people like Phil who make sports interesting and after his incredible run at the Masters we figured we would hop on and have a more comprehensive discussion about what happened at Augusta and what we think we can expect from him for the rest of the year.
We often apply rules in sports. Players can't do something after some age. No way you can return to form from... But what is often forgotten is that the truly great athletes are the ones who set and reset those boundaries, and I think that is exactly what we are seeing with Phil. He's a crazy man who does crazy things, and I believe there are a few more tricks up his sleeve. Strap in to found out more!
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Tie Course Reviews-Great Overshadowed, Replayable, and "For Everybody" Golf Courses!
14 Apr 2023
00:43:14
We view golf course ratings and rankings a bit differently. To us, its all about how good is a course given the confines of how good it could be and how enjoyable it is to play each time you go.
Not every course was given the piece of land nor investment to be a Pine Valley or Augusta National, and thats perfectly fine, because we don't like to talk about courses compared to all other courses, but rather their specific competitive set, and most importantly, themselves. The only true comparison that matters is how good a golf course is relative to what it could be.
In that format, we will be doing these episodes to identify great golf courses in different categories of courses rather than simply, best in state, country, or the world.
Let us know how you enjoy this episode and these categories and let us know which other ones you want to hear soon!
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2024 Open Championship Preview with Cookie Jar Golf!
11 Jul 2024
01:06:12
Once again we are joined by Sam of Cookie Jar Golf to preview the 2024 Open Championship!
Henry and Sam run through a typical menu of banter, DERT, some picks for the week, coverage on Troon's history as an Open Championship venue as well as a club in general, and some talk about Southwest Scottish golf in a general sense.
It's been a wonderful major season and the season's final major trusts to be much of the same. Stick with us next week for more coverage of Troon!
Mudball Monday 81-Pasatiempo Chat and Western Intercollegiate Preview!
10 Apr 2023
00:47:35
One of the absolute coolest courses out there and a fantastic college golf event to catch this week on golf channel, The Western Intercollegiate at Pasatiempo is underway this week in Santa Cruz and we are here to prime you.
Pasa is another Alister Mackenzie gem and is always a cool one to watch coming straight off The Masters as you will see many parallels between it and Augusta National.
In today's episode, we talk at length about Mackenzie's design philosophy, how that situates itself in the realm of competitive golf, some particular holes to watch out for this week and those holes mirror ones at Augusta, and much more.
We are officially ripping into the NCAA post season so be on the lookout for more awesome NCAA golf and coverage from us on it very soon.
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Michael Norcia-Founder of Forewind Golf
06 Apr 2023
01:04:11
We each own, follow, or believe in an assortment of brands that represent the way we see the game. Maybe it's the product itself, or the lifestyle it represents- but in the age of social media, the story can be just as powerful.
Mike Norcia first got his hands on Maine sail fabric less than 3 years ago. He had the foresight to see an opportunity with head covers, accessories, and now half-set bags. With crucial help from his wife, who runs partnering brand "Sternlines", Forewind Golf Products are very close to having a seat at the table with golf's favorite handmade brands.
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Mudball Monday 80-Review from Attending the ANWA!
03 Apr 2023
00:42:14
It lived up to the hype.
The Tie Guys were on site for this past saturday's Augusta National Women's Amateur and my goodness was it a treat. All the charm and classic expectations of ANGC, with just a fraction of the crowds and a different set of players. What a treat to get to watch the best female amateurs in the world take on Augusta just before the pros get to. If you watched the event and are interested in what its like to be there. Give this a whirl!
Of course, we talk a bit of masters on the backend, but by in large, this one is for the ladies.