Down The Middle With Doc & Zip: Recent Episodes

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In this episode, Doc and Zip talk with Todd Franko, Editor of the Youngstown (OH) Vindicator and Chairman of the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Tournament in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. This annual event is one of the nation's most innovative amateur golf tournaments and shines a light on the Mahoning Valley area that ranks second only to Myrtle Beach for the most golf courses per capita in the United States. The guys also preview this week's Open Championship at Royal Portush in Northern Ireland and provide updates on the PGA Tour stop this week in Kentucky where John Daly and Jason Dufner highlight a field that will play opposite of the final major of the season. Doc also shares his experience of playing links golf in Scotland and how the "hard and fast" golf courses in the Open rotation lead to a different way of thinking around the greens. The show wraps with an announcement of a free lesson giveaway as one lucky listener will get an online swing review from Zip, who serves as Head Pro and Lead Club Fitter at Golf HQ.. Learn more about the The Greatest Golfer of the Valley Tournament at www.thegreatestgolfer.com. 

About Doc & Zip  The self-proclaimed “golf nerds” met in 2018 while working together at Longview Golf Club in central Kentucky and have continued to stay connected through their love and passion for the game of golf. Greg Goins (Doc) is a full-time college professor and Pro Shop Staffer at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, KY with aspirations of entering the PGA Apprentice Program. Seth Zipay (Zip) is a veteran golf professional who’s currently the Head Pro and Lead Club Fitter at Golf Headquarters in Boardman, Ohio. Zip has almost 20 years in the golf industry and has 10 years of experience as a golf professional, including 8 years as a Head Pro. You can read Zip’s weekly blog at www.GolfHQ.com.  Follow DTM on Twitter at @DTMGolfPod and email questions and comments to DocandZip@gmail.com.   

Official Sponsor  The Down The Middle (DTM) Podcast is sponsored by www.GolfHQ.com  “From Tee to Green and Head to Toe, www.GolfHQ.com is the Place to Go.”

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In this episode, Doc and Zip talk with Bryan Pettigrew, Director of the Barbasol Championship, and get an inside look at what it takes to plan and operate a PGA Tour Event as the Barbasol returns to Champions at Keene Trace Golf Club outside of Lexington, KY on July 18-21, 2019. From organizing volunteers to working with local charities, Pettigrew and a dedicated team are currently making final adjustments to this year's event that plays opposite The Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. The guys also provide a recap of Gary Woodland's U.S. Open victory at Pebble Beach, share this weeks' picks at the Travelers Championship and answer a listener email on picking the right golf ball. Be sure to following the podcast on Twitter and Facebook for your chance to win big during the PGA Tour season.. Twitter: @DTMGolfPod.

About Doc & Zip The self-proclaimed “golf nerds” met in 2018 while working together at Longview Golf Club in central Kentucky and have continued to stay connected through their love and passion for the game of golf. Greg Goins (Doc) is a full-time college professor and Pro Shop Staffer at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, KY with aspirations of entering the PGA Apprentice Program. Seth Zipay (Zip) is a veteran golf professional who’s currently the Head Pro and Lead Club Fitter  at Golf Headquarters in Boardman, Ohio. Zip has almost 20 years in the golf industry and has 10 years of experience as a golf professional, including 8 years as a Head Pro. You can read Zip’s weekly blog at www.GolfHQ.com.  Follow DTM on Twitter at @DTMGolfPod and email questions and comments to DocandZip@gmail.com.  

Official Sponsor The Down The Middle (DTM) Podcast is sponsored by www.GolfHQ.com  “From Tee to Green and Head to Toe, www.GolfHQ.com is the Place to Go.”

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In this episode, Doc and Zip talk about this week's U.S. Open at historic Pebble Beach Golf Links as they break down the field, including storylines related to Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jason Day, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy and a host of other top players competing in the 119th U.S. Open Golf Championship. The guys provide their picks for the week and offer insight on course set-up per the United States Golf Association, the challenges of playing Poa annua greens and reflect on some of the most memorable moments in golf history as Pebble Beach hosts its sixth U.S. Open. The final segment includes a conversation on how to play Pebble Beach Golf Links, the No. 1 Public Course in America. Be sure to following the podcast on Twitter and Facebook this week for your chance to win our U.S. Open giveaway. Twitter: @DTMGolfPod.

About Doc & Zip

The self-proclaimed “golf nerds” met in 2018 while working together at Longview Golf Club in central Kentucky and have continued to stay connected through their love and passion for the game of golf. Greg Goins (Doc) is a full-time college professor and Pro Shop Staffer at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, KY with aspirations of entering the PGA Apprentice Program. Seth Zipay (Zip) is a veteran golf professional who’s currently the Head Pro and Lead Club Fitter at Golf Headquarters in Boardman, Ohio. Zip has almost 20 years in the golf industry and has 10 years of experience as a golf professional, including 8 years as a Head Pro. You can read Zip’s weekly blog at www.GolfHQ.com. Follow DTM on Twitter at @DTMGolfPod and email questions and comments to DocandZip@gmail.com.

Official Sponsor The Down The Middle (DTM) Podcast is sponsored by www.GolfHQ.com

“From Tee to Green and Head to Toe, www.GolfHQ.com is the Place to Go.”

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In this episode, Doc and Zip catch up with Billy Tom Sargent who recently completed an outstanding career as a member of the Western Kentucky University men's golf team. Billy Tom, known to his friends as "BT", ended his senior year by finishing in a tie for 11th place at the NCAA Men's Golf Tournament and is currently the nation's 75th ranked amateur. Sargent, the first WKU player to ever participate in the NCAA Tournament, finished his career tied for individual wins (5) and hopes to turn professional this summer with aspirations of making his PGA debut on July 18-21 at the Barbasol Championship at Kenne Trace Golf Club near Lexington, KY.  In addition to discussing BT's historic run through the NCAA Tournament, the guys also provide a recap from the Memorial Golf Tournament, weigh in on the recent Hank Haney controversy and give their picks for this week's RBC Canadian Open. Zip also answers a Twitter question on club fitting and shaft flex for women golfers. Connect with Billy Tom Sargent on Twitter at @SargentGolf10.

About Doc & Zip The self-proclaimed “golf nerds” met in 2018 while working together at Longview Golf Club in central Kentucky and have continued to stay connected through their love and passion for the game of golf. Greg Goins (Doc) is a full-time college professor and Pro Shop Staffer at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, KY with aspirations of entering the PGA Apprentice Program. Seth Zipay (Zip) is a veteran golf professional who’s currently the Head Pro and Lead Club Fitter at Golf Headquarters in Boardman, Ohio. Zip has almost 20 years in the golf industry and has 10 years of experience as a golf professional, including 8 years as a Head Pro. You can read Zip’s weekly blog at www.GolfHQ.com.  Follow DTM on Twitter at @DTMGolfPod and email questions and comments to DocandZip@gmail.com.   

Official Sponsor  The Down The Middle (DTM) Podcast is sponsored by www.GolfHQ.com   “From Tee to Green and Head to Toe, www.GolfHQ.com is the Place to Go.”

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In this episode, Doc and Zip shine a light on Junior Golf and the PGA Jr. League Program with special guest Kristi Egnot, who serves as the Regional Manager for the PGA of America (Alabama-NW Florida, Gateway, Gulf States, Kentucky and Tennessee PGA Sections). During the conversation, Zip reflects on his time as a Jr. PGA League Coach and Egnot offers tips and advice, including how to Grow The Game in your area and what steps golf professionals and golf course managers can take to start their own teams. The guys also wrap up last week's conversation about the PGA Championship and look ahead to Tour stops in Texas, Ohio and Pebble Beach for this year's U.S. Open. Finally, Zip puts his club fitting expertise to use as we answer listener email on wedge bounce and share insights on how loft and course conditions play a role in your wedge play. Be sure to connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and via email at DocandZip@gmail.com. Website: www.PGAJrLeague.com.

About Doc & Zip

The self-proclaimed “golf nerds” met in 2018 while working together at Longview Golf Club in central Kentucky and have continued to stay connected through their love and passion for the game of golf. Greg Goins (Doc) is a full-time college professor and Pro Shop Staffer at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, KY with aspirations of entering the PGA Apprentice Program. Seth Zipay (Zip) is a veteran golf professional who’s currently the Head Pro and Lead Club Fitter at Golf Headquarters in Boardman, Ohio. Zip has almost 20 years in the golf industry and has 10 years of experience as a golf professional, including 8 years as a Head Pro. You can read Zip’s weekly blog at www.GolfHQ.com. Follow DTM on Twitter at @DTMGolfPod and email questions and comments to DocandZip@gmail.com.

Official Sponsor The Down The Middle (DTM) Podcast is sponsored by www.GolfHQ.com

“From Tee to Green and Head to Toe, www.GolfHQ.com is the Place to Go.”

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In this episode, Doc and Zip talk about this week's PGA Championship at the Bethpage Black Course in New York as they dive into course conditions, John Daly's use of a golf cart and why playing this public course takes a little extra motivation to get on the first tee. The guys also provide their picks and reflect on previous events held on one of the nation's most difficult golf courses. This episode also includes a discussion about club fitting and how to find that perfect driver this spring. The show closes as Doc and Zip share their "pet peeves" from both the golf course and from behind the counter in the golf shop. Be sure to share your "pet peeves" with us on Twitter, Facebook and via email at DocandZip@gmail.com.

About Doc & Zip

The self-proclaimed “golf nerds” met in 2018 while working together at Longview Golf Club in central Kentucky and have continued to stay connected through their love and passion for the game of golf. Greg Goins (Doc) is a full-time college professor and Pro Shop Staffer at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, KY with aspirations of entering the PGA Apprentice Program. Seth Zipay (Zip) is a veteran golf professional who’s currently the Head Pro and Lead Club Fitter at Golf Headquarters in Boardman, Ohio. Zip has almost 20 years in the golf industry and has 10 years of experience as a golf professional, including 8 years as a Head Pro. You can read Zip’s weekly blog at www.GolfHQ.com. Follow DTM on Twitter at @DTMGolfPod and email questions and comments to DocandZip@gmail.com.

Official Sponsor The Down The Middle (DTM) Podcast is sponsored by www.GolfHQ.com

“From Tee to Green and Head to Toe, www.GolfHQ.com is the Place to Go.”

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In this inaugural episode, Doc and Zip discuss their backstory in launching the Down The Middle (DTM) Podcast and hit on numerous topics, including The Tiger Effect, Golf’s Mt. Rushmore and How To Make The Perfect Arnold Palmer. As a new Mizuno Staffer, Zip also shares insights on his new equipment for 2019 that includes the 919 JPX Hot Metal Pro Irons, S18 Black Wedges and ST190 Driver and tells the story of meeting his childhood hero Jack Nicklaus at Muirfield Village. Finally, a dozen Titleist Pro V1 golf balls were given away in our “Mt. Rushmore of Golf” Contest by www.GolfHQ.com, the official sponsor of the DTM Podcast.

About Doc & Zip

The self-proclaimed “golf nerds” met in 2018 while working together at Longview Golf Club in central Kentucky and have continued to stay connected through their love and passion for the game of golf. Greg Goins (Doc) is a full-time college professor and Pro Shop Staffer at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, KY with aspirations of entering the PGA Apprentice Program. Seth Zipay (Zip) is a veteran golf professional who’s currently the Head Pro and Lead Club Fitter at Golf Headquarters in Boardman, Ohio. Zip has almost 20 years in the golf industry and has 10 years of experience as a golf professional, including 8 years as a Head Pro. You can read Zip’s weekly blog at www.GolfHQ.com. Follow DTM on Twitter at @DTMGolfPod and email questions and comments to DocandZip@gmail.com.

Official Sponsor The Down The Middle (DTM) Podcast is sponsored by www.GolfHQ.com

“From Tee to Green and Head to Toe, www.GolfHQ.com is the Place to Go.”