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| Unbelievable Golf Stories | Country Club Confidential | 17 août 2026 | 00:39:31 | |
To us, stories are a huge part of the soul of the game—and every golf club has stories that never make it past the locker room. This week, we're joined by the anonymous creator behind Country Club Confidential (we'll call him "Scott"), the newsletter dedicated to telling the unbelievable, hilarious, and unforgettable stories that golfers swap over drinks—but rarely share publicly. We talk about the characters every club seems to have, what inspired Scott to create Country Club Confidential, and some of Scott's favorite stories, including a controversial club championship and a clubhouse fire. We also share with Scott one of our own stories: the wildest golf gift Preston has ever received. If you enjoy the episode, we'd appreciate it if you'd subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another golfer. Country Club Confidential https://www.youtube.com/@CCCnewsletter https://www.instagram.com/ccconfidential.vip https://x.com/CCCnewsletter https://www.tiktok.com/@countryclubconfidential Follow Weekday Golf: Instagram / YouTube / Facebook: @weekdaygolfpodcast Email: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| The Hidden Work Behind Great Golf Courses | Troy Flanagan | 10 août 2026 | 01:03:55 | |
What does it take to create one of the world's great golf experiences? Troy Flanagan, Director of Golf Maintenance at The Olympic Club, has spent decades preparing courses for U.S. Opens, PGA Championships, and the Ryder Cup. But as you'll hear, his work isn't really about grass—it's about giving every golfer four hours to forget about everything else. We talk with Troy about why championship conditions take years to build, what golfers misunderstand about great greens, working alongside architects Gil Hanse and Jim Urbina, mentoring the next generation of superintendents, and the philosophy that guides one of golf's most respected course managers. Whether you're fascinated by championship golf, course architecture, or simply what goes into creating an unforgettable round, this conversation offers a rare look behind the scenes of one of golf's most important—and least understood—professions. Follow Weekday Golf: Instagram / YouTube / Facebook: @weekdaygolfpodcast Email: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| Golf Rules We Love, Hate, and Question | 03 août 2026 | 00:35:11 | |
Most golfers know the Rules of Golf exist. Not many know all of them. Even fewer agree with all of them. In this episode, we talk about the rules we love, hate, and question. From fairway divots and tree roots to the "house rules" that become part of every golf group, this is a conversation about how golfers actually experience the game. Whether you're a rules official or someone who still asks, "Can I get a ruling?", you'll probably recognize a few of your own opinions along the way. Follow Weekday Golf: Instagram / YouTube / Facebook: @weekdaygolfpodcast Email: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| Inside Division I Golf: Competition, Team Culture & Friendship | William Ma & Matthew Lin | 27 juil. 2026 | 00:59:31 | |
Golf fans see the tournaments. They rarely see what everyday life on a Division I golf team is actually like.
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| Running Golf's Biggest Events | Brandon Haney, PGA of America | 20 juil. 2026 | 01:00:27 | |
Major championships and Ryder Cups don't just happen—they're built. Brandon Haney helps lead the team that transforms a golf course into one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
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| Building the Weekday Golf Experience Rating | 13 juil. 2026 | 00:45:42 | |
In a previous episode, we learned about Golf Digest's course rating framework. We joked that we should become golf's official "Hang Raters," because we remember golf for much more than the actual course. Which brings us to this episode, where we build the Weekday Golf Experience Rating—our attempt to answer a different question: After you play a round of golf, what do you really think is important? From practice facilities and food to clubhouses, post-round hangs, and the intangible moments that stay with you years later, we debate what deserves to count—and how much. Consider this about 90% finalized. How would you weight a golf experience? Tell us what we missed—or where you think we got it completely wrong. Follow Weekday Golf: Instagram / YouTube / Facebook: @weekdaygolfpodcast Email: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| Bonus Conversation: Club Fitting Questions | Joe Kwok | 09 juil. 2026 | 00:22:44 | |
After our conversation with Joe Kwok, Oliver kept the mics rolling. Joe stayed to answer a series of questions about club fitting—from the biggest mistakes golfers make during a fitting, to premium shafts, loft and lie adjustments, grip size, Japanese craftsmanship, tour vans, and more. If you enjoyed our main conversation with Joe, this bonus episode offers an even deeper look into the craft of club fitting and the thinking behind one of the country's most respected independent club fitters. To learn more about Joe or inquire about a fitting, visit his website: https://www.joekwokgolf.com/ Follow Weekday Golf: Instagram / YouTube / Facebook: @weekdaygolfpodcast Email: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| Club Fitting, Ego, and the Search for the Answer | Joe Kwok | 05 juil. 2026 | 00:52:12 | |
Golfers love to obsess over their equipment. And for many, club fitting is about finding the perfect clubs. For Joe Kwok, it's about eliminating doubt. Joe is one of the country's most respected independent club fitters. With 30+ years of working with everyone from beginners to elite players, he's learned that great fitting is more about understanding the golfer than it is about specs and launch numbers. We discuss how Joe became a club fitter, why golfers are always searching for "the answer," why club fitting is a long-term relationship, and the psychology behind why we blame our clubs more often than ourselves. Whether you're an equipment junkie or someone who's never been fit for a club, this conversation offers an expert perspective on what club fitting can—and can't—do for your game. To learn more about Joe or inquire about a fitting, visit his website: https://www.joekwokgolf.com/ Follow Weekday Golf: Instagram / YouTube / Facebook: @weekdaygolfpodcast Email: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| Mailbag: Slow Play, Meltdowns, and the Crusty Glove | 29 juin 2026 | 00:53:43 | |
In this listener mailbag episode, Oliver and Preston answer questions about slow play, the friend who backs off a shot to tell a story, where your bag actually belongs around the green, Oliver’s infamous crusty glove, what’s really in our golf bags, bad behavior in a foursome, the biggest on-course meltdowns we’ve witnessed, what makes a round “good,” how to help someone fall in love with golf, and what it means to respect the game. Plus: Preston’s mysterious piece of golf art, yodeling, and more. Follow Weekday Golf: Instagram / YouTube / Facebook: @weekdaygolfpodcast Email: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| The Psychology of a PGA Tour Caddie | Joe Skovron | 22 juin 2026 | 01:08:37 | |
We're excited to be joined by Joe Skovron (aka "Skov"), who has spent nearly two decades as one of the most respected caddies on the PGA Tour, including 13 years with Rickie Fowler and now in his third season with Ludvig Åberg. We've been fortunate to spend a few rounds with Skov over the years, and that familiarity made for a candid conversation. We didn't talk about specific shots at their latest event. Instead, Skov takes us inside the psychology of elite golf: how he builds trust and manages confidence, how rounds can drift off course, what tour-level preparation actually looks like, and what it takes to perform and recover when the pressure is highest. We also get a cameo from his pup (and learn why he's named Philip). We discuss:
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| The Los Cab Cup, Part 2: The After | 15 juin 2026 | 00:43:42 | |
A few weeks ago, we recorded Part 1 of the Los Cab Cup before the event actually began. At that point, all we had were expectations, optimism, and a lot of questions about what would happen when 90 golfers descended on a ranch in Arizona. Now we're back with the aftermath. Joined once again by our friend Scott Walker from the The Edge Podcast, we look back on what worked, what surprised us, and what we'll remember most. Along the way: escaped horses, travel bag disasters, a dramatic horse race finale, unexpected friendships, and the challenge of creating connection at a scale most golf trips never attempt. In the end, the golf was great. But as usual, that's not really what we'll remember. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @weekdaygolfpodcast YouTube: @weekdaygolfpodcast Twitter/X: @weekdaygolfpod Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| Inside the PGA Championship at Aronimink | 08 juin 2026 | 00:30:09 | |
A few episodes back, Jason Soucy told us that hosting a major championship means building a temporary city. After spending several days inside the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, Preston realized he wasn’t exaggerating. We go behind the scenes of a modern major championship — from 60,000-square-foot merch tents and massive hospitality compounds to volunteer operations, transportation logistics, production kitchens, TV compounds, and the invisible systems designed to make the experience feel seamless for tens of thousands of fans. This episode is about what it feels like when you build a temporary world around the pursuit of creating an unforgettable experience. We also discuss:
This episode isn't a tournament recap, but rather field notes and an early glimpse into the world surrounding the 2028 PGA Championship at The Olympic Club. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @weekdaygolfpodcast YouTube: @weekdaygolfpodcast Twitter/X: @weekdaygolfpod Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| Great Golf Course vs. Great Golf Day | 01 juin 2026 | 01:06:09 | |
For years, golf course rankings have tried to answer a deceptively simple question: what makes a golf course great? We intuitively believe that our overall golf experience includes, but extends beyond pure course design. But we were curious to learn how the official ratings worked. This week, we sit down with Golf Digest course rating panelist David Rawlinson to explore that question from every angle — architecture, strategy, aesthetics, conditioning, atmosphere, history, and the emotional pull that keeps golfers coming back to certain places. Along the way, we talk about:
As the conversation unfolds, we circle around the main question: is it possible to separate a course rating from your experience? Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @weekdaygolfpodcast YouTube: @weekdaygolfpodcast Twitter/X: @weekdaygolfpod Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| Flow Is a Trainable Skill | with Dr. Rick Sessinghaus | 25 mai 2026 | 00:55:26 | |
Dr. Rick Sessinghaus has spent decades coaching golfers at the highest level of the game, including working with Collin Morikawa since childhood. Instead of approaching this conversation like a traditional interview, we decided to use ourselves — and our own golf games — as the case study. We talk with Rick about focus, confidence, expectations, frustration, slow play, performance under pressure, and what actually separates golfers who can recover mentally from those who spiral. Along the way, Rick helps us unpack some of our own patterns and contradictions on the course — from Oliver’s emphasis on shot results to Preston’s relationship with expectations and rhythm. Topics include:
Dr. Rick Sessinghaus is a performance coach, sports psychologist, and co-founder of FlowCode Golf Academy. He has coached players at every level of the game and is best known for his longtime work with two-time major champion Collin Morikawa. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @weekdaygolfpodcast YouTube: @weekdaygolfpodcast Twitter/X: @weekdaygolfpod Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| The Los Cab Cup, Part 1: The Before | 11 mai 2026 | 00:35:22 | |
Two years ago, a golf trip to Wickenburg, Arizona brought together 44 guys for a long weekend of golf, games, and stories. This year, it became something much bigger. For Part 1, we teamed up with our friend Scott Walker, co-host of The Edge podcast, and recorded live from Rancho de Los Caballeros just before the 2026 Los Cab Cup began: 90 golfers, 22 teams, and three and a half days in the Arizona desert. At the time of this recording, nobody knew how it would go. Could the magic of a golf trip still hold at this scale? Could new friendships form? Would people care more about the golf, or the experience around it? This is the before. Part 2 — what actually happened — coming soon. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @weekdaygolfpodcast YouTube: @weekdaygolfpodcast Twitter/X: @weekdaygolfpod Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| What It Takes to Host a Major Championship | with Jason Soucy, PGA Championship Director | 04 mai 2026 | 00:50:04 | |
This week we sit down with Jason Soucy, Championship Director for the 2028 PGA Championship at the Olympic Club, for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to stage one of the biggest events in golf. Jason takes us inside the enormous scale of a major championship — from building a “startup” years in advance for what is ultimately one week of golf, to coordinating thousands of workers, city agencies, broadcasters, vendors, players, and fans. We talk about the evolution of the fan experience, what makes Olympic Club a special championship venue, how a course is prepared to crown a worthy champion, and what success looks like when the trophy is finally hoisted. It’s a conversation about stewardship, spectacle, and a side of golf most of us never get to see. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @weekdaygolfpodcast YouTube: @weekdaygolfpodcast Twitter/X: @weekdaygolfpod Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| When Golf Stops Being Your Future — But Not Your Identity | with Marissa Mar | 27 avr. 2026 | 00:41:08 | |
There’s a moment for a lot of serious golfers where the path changes. You’ve spent years competing, improving, chasing something—and then, at some point, you realize it’s probably not going to be your profession. But that doesn’t mean you stop. This week, we talk with Marissa Mar, a Stanford golfer and elite amateur, about what happens after that decision. We get into the difference between loving the game and needing it, what competitive golf looks like when it’s no longer your career, and why some of the most meaningful golf happens later than you expect. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @weekdaygolfpodcast YouTube: @weekdaygolfpodcast Twitter/X: @weekdaygolfpod Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||
| Golf Friendships — Real, But Different | 20 avr. 2026 | 00:36:44 | |
Golf friendships are real—but they’re different. We talk about what makes them unique: the time you spend together, the “hang,” and how the shared love of the game can lead to legitimate friendships without needing to get into deeper life stuff. We also get into how these friendships form, why some people find a crew and others don’t, and whether playing well matters more than we want it to. At the end of the day, it’s about the people you play with—and why that might be the real soul of golf. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| From Thinking to Instinct, with Nic Noya (Part 2) | 13 avr. 2026 | 01:02:12 | |
In Part 2 of our conversation with Olympic Club instructor Nic Noya, we shift from Nic’s playing career to how he now thinks about coaching—and what actually helps golfers improve and perform on the course. Nic breaks down how he evaluates players, why he focuses on ball flight over mechanics, and how he tailors his approach depending on the person in front of him. Through contrasting examples—including how he would coach Oliver versus Preston—the conversation explores different paths to getting better. At the same time, the discussion turns to performance: why playing under pressure often matters more than practice, how competitive environments change behavior, and what separates golfers who can translate skill into scoring. At the center of it all is a key idea: the goal isn’t to think more—it’s to build something you can trust. Nic explains how great players move from conscious thought to instinct, and why neutrality, acceptance, and preparation matter when it’s time to hit the shot. In this episode:
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| The Making of an Elite Golfer, with Nic Noya (Part 1) | 06 avr. 2026 | 00:41:15 | |
In Part 1 of our conversation with Olympic Club instructor Nic Noya, we start with Nic’s own golf story: growing up as one of the top junior players in Northern California, competing against future PGA Tour names like Bryson DeChambeau, Austin Smotherman, and Kurt Kitayama, and trying to understand what truly separated the best from everyone else. Nic reflects on the players who became his measuring sticks, why his college career at UC Davis didn't go as planned, how his game evolved during his mini-tour years, and why succeeding in high-level golf often has less to do with obvious talent than people think. This is a conversation about junior golf, unrealized potential, competitive disappointment, and the lessons Nic now carries with him as a coach. In this episode:
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| The Secret Golf Bet That Took Over Our Friend Group | 30 mars 2026 | 00:49:30 | |
Golf has a way of inspiring some pretty ridiculous behavior among friends.
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| Tom Johnson: Coaching, Competition, and the Soul of Golf (Part 2) | 23 mars 2026 | 01:00:40 | |
This is Part 2 of our conversation with Tom Johnson. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, it’s worth starting there. After sharing the story of his journey through professional golf and recovery, Tom turns to what he’s learned from the game since then. We talk about how his experience as a player shaped his philosophy as a teacher, why ego can be the biggest obstacle in improvement, and what separates golfers who actually get better from those who stay stuck. Along the way, Tom explains the lessons he learned from some of the game’s most respected instructors, the different ways players practice and compete, and why golf continues to challenge and shape him today. We close by asking Tom what the “soul of golf” means to him after everything he’s experienced in the game. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Tom Johnson: Tour Golf, Burnout, and Recovery (Part 1) | 16 mars 2026 | 00:37:20 | |
Tom Johnson has lived many lives in golf. A standout junior player from Northern California, Tom went on to play college golf at Northwestern alongside future world #1 Luke Donald before turning professional and competing on the PGA Tour. After years grinding on tour and chasing the next level, golf eventually stopped being fun. In this first part of our conversation, Tom shares the story behind his journey through competitive golf — from junior tournaments and college golf to the realities of professional life on tour. Along the way, we talk about burnout, identity, and the moment Tom realized something deeper in his life needed to change. Tom also opens up about the path that led him to sobriety and the perspective recovery gives him on golf, competition, and life. Part 2 of our conversation continues next week. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Two Ways to Love Golf | 09 mars 2026 | 00:40:00 | |
Oliver loves the grind. Preston loves the hang. In this episode, we explore how two very different personalities experience the same game — from preparation and practice to identity, self-esteem, and why we keep coming back to golf. Along the way we talk about pre-round routines, the mental side of the game, and how our friendship somehow works despite (or maybe because of) approaching the game in completely different ways. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Nicole McGirr on Strength, Teaching, and the Future of Golf | 02 mars 2026 | 00:52:21 | |
Nicole McGirr (a.k.a. “Magic”) joins Weekday Golf for a laughter-filled hang on what actually helps golfers get better: strength, mobility, balance, and smarter expectations. We talk TPI assessments (and why your “golf fitness handicap” is probably higher than you think), the real tradeoff between technique vs. physical limitations, and what it’s like growing up in golf as a girl. Plus: warmup routines, injury pitfalls, and why teaching has become Nicole’s favorite version of the game.
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| Listener Mailbag: Sandbaggers, Slow Play, and The Shot We Fear Most | 23 févr. 2026 | 00:42:10 | |
Listener mailbag time. We debate sandbagging and golf reputations, how we handle slow play, our on-course rituals, music etiquette, the shots that make us uncomfortable, and our favorite betting games—including Scotch and the O’Hara trifecta. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Josh Zander, GOLF Top 100 Instructor | 16 févr. 2026 | 00:58:56 | |
Josh Zander, GOLF top 100 instructor and all around great guy, joins us to discuss his upbringing in Venezuela, playing in the 1992 US Open at Pebble Beach, and his innate urge to help everyone with their golf swing. We talk about the number one thing most students don't work on enough, playing on the Golden State Tour, and how to get your mind right when you have a 3-footer for a personal record. Contact Josh: zandergolf.com Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Fathers & Sons (ft. David & Luke Johnson) | 09 févr. 2026 | 00:44:07 | |
Golf, perhaps more so than any other sport, is often passed down from parent to child (as it was for Oliver and Preston). Our friends David and Luke Johnson join us to talk about what it's like to be a father/son duo who are also golf buddies. Hear their stories about how to make golf fun for kids, what the soul of golf means at different life stages, and parenting approaches when it comes to raising a golfer.
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| The Magic of Golf Trips | 01 févr. 2026 | 00:42:00 | |
You never forget your first real golf trip. Beyond the stories and memories, we discuss what has to happen behind the scenes to make a golf trip truly special. Matching outfits preferred. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Scott Oxandaboure, 2025 Olympic Club Champion | 26 janv. 2026 | 00:49:50 | |
Our friend Scott Oxandaboure - the Olympic Club's 2025 Club Champion - joins us to share his fascinating golf journey from junior golf in San Diego to playing on the USC men's golf team and professional golf aspirations. We discuss the role that community plays in his appreciation of golf, and how he approaches the game as a working stiff, busy dad, and mid-am. Contact us: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Our Origin Stories | 19 janv. 2026 | 00:25:08 | |
Where does our appreciation for the soul of golf come from? We take a shallow dive into our golf upbringings (thanks, Dad), from playing 54 holes a day during teenage summers, to the ebbs and flows of college golf.
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| The Soul of Golf | 08 janv. 2026 | 00:32:48 | |
Merry New Year! After several months of talking about what we were going to talk about, we had an epiphany that what we loved about golf was its soul: playing the game, the friendships, the games, the trips - all of it. We discuss what the soul of golf means to us and set the table for what's to come. Contact us for feedback at: weekdaygolfpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @weekdaygolfpodcast YouTube: @weekdaygolfpodcast Twitter/X: @weekdaygolfpod Design by: Austin Wooldridge Music provided by: https://www.classicals.de/mozart-figaro | |||