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Canadian Golf by Canadian Golfers. Growing, promoting, highlighting, and debating the ever changing world of golf through the people, places, and stories that make it.
A jam packed episode where we highlight our personal golf stories from the past week, and then dive into the Cantlay and DeChambeau duel from the BMW Championship. We close with our thoughts on the US Ryder Cup potential captain's picks that Steve Stricker has to navigate and offer some suggestions!
1:09 - Jamie Wilson punches his ticket to the Ontario Mid Amateur Championship
7:05 - Ben Whiteside's Redtail experience
10:33 - Jacob Bishop on the thrill that is glowball
13:15 - Cantlay vs DeChambeau duel at the BMW Championship
25:16 - Adam Svensson wins his 2nd Korn Ferry event of the season - Michael Gligic & Stuart Macdonald strong showings on KFT
27:20 - Tour Championship Preview
34:38 - Damned if you do, damned if you don't - US Ryder Cup Captain's Picks
41:53 - Our picks for the Tour Championship
On episode 19 of the PeltPod we had the pleasure of chatting with Kent State alum and current head coach Jon Mills. He shares his experiences as both a player and coach at Kent State as well as the history that comes with being a Golden Flash. We dive into his playing career where Jon shares a cool story about Tiger Woods & another about hitting a fan with an errant tee shot and knocking his teeth out.
1:45 - PeltPod Match
5:29 - The Northern Trust Recap
15:09 - Korn Ferry Finals
20:15 - Jon Mills Interview
104:57 - AIG Women's Open
106:25 - Picks for the BMW Championship
On episode 18 we recap yet another playoff finish at the Wyndham Championship where Kevin Kisner captured his 4th PGA tour victory & look ahead to the final stretch of golf in the 2021 season - the race for the FedEx Cup.
3:30 - Wyndham Championship Recap
12:55 - Notables missing out on the FedEx Cup Playoffs
16:15 - Chesson Hadley #125 & first ever hole in one
19:54 - Hole in one celebration talk - differing opinions on the pod
25:57 - Korn Ferry Tour Finals
29:37 - Damned if you do, damned if you don't - CBS showing taped delayed coverage on Sunday
38:28 - Picks for The Northern Trust
In episode 17 of the PeltPod, we're pleased to be joined by Stuart Macdonald, a Canadian currently tearing it up on the Korn Ferry Tour. Stu talks about his growth as a professional golfer and as cliche as it sounds sticking to the process. He also gives us a fantastic story not related to his golf game, but you'll have to listen to hear it.
We also dive into the Korda sisters presence on the LPGA Tour, specifically Nelly Korda's recent Olympic gold. We then discuss honest Abe Ancer's first win at the WGC FedEx St Jude and also whether the Stableford format has a place on the PGA Tour schedule.
5:13 - Olympic Golf
12:10 - WGC FedEx St Jude Recap
24:43 - PGA of Canada National Champion Riley Fleming
28:32 - Stuart Macdonald interview - KFT Member
1:04:51 - Damned if you do, damned if you don't - Stableford format
1:11:14 - Picks for the Wyndham Championship
Welcome inside episode 16 of the pelt pod. Today we recap golf at the Olympics in Tokyo, discuss the significance of a gold medal compared to a major championship, debate weather or not caddies should be awarded medals, and set the stage for WGC Fed Ex St Jude Classic in Memphis.
In Episode 15, one of the top amateurs in Canada joins us from Chicago just weeks away from playing in the U.S. Amateur in Pittsburg. We talk life on the road, what its like chasing a golf dream, and set the stage for the Tokyo Olympics - GO CANADA!
Welcome inside Season 2 Episode 4 of the PeltPod - an American superstar is atop the world of golf as Colin Morikawa has captured his second major championship in the UK. We recap the 149th open championship, preview the 3M Open, talk what it takes to get out of a slump, and give a shoutout to Canadian performances both in the UK and in America.
This week, a Burlington Ontario native & friend of the PeltPod gives us a sneak peak into the world of Titleist + We recap the Detroit Rocket Mortgage Classic, and prepare for the official golf trip of summer2021.
A journeyman, friend of the pod, and one of the leading voices in the Canadian Golf world joins us to discuss what life is like covering the best golfers on the planet. We recap the gruelling marathon that was the Travelers Championship, and shed light on what makes a golf "experience" special & unique.
Fore Please, season 2 now driving. It's the official start of summer & Jon Rahm has just won his first major at the 121st US Open. We check in with a highly skilled PGA Tour member and Kitchener, Ontario native, Michael Gligic. He talks about life on tour, the grind of winning, and his overall perspective on golf & life.
The golf worlds third major is upon us. Today we set the stage for summer 2021 and the United States Open championship at Torrey Pines. We'll talk wild tales from the Korn Ferry Tour, recap the Palmetto Championship and celebrate the airing of our 10th episode.
The competitive season is in full force as friend of the PeltPod Keaton Jones us before setting out on a full season of professional golf. We talk Memorial Tournament, US Women’s Open, and the feud that has the golf world talking. Its episode 9 - and it starts right now.
The Canadian golf season is now in full swing and the official start of summer quickly approaches. This week we speak with one of the great minds in the industry helping us get an inside look into one of the worlds most recognized custom fitting experiences available in the golf industry today - TXG (Tour Golf Experience).
The wait is officially over as golf is back in Ontario. This week - we reflect on one of golfs most historic victories, as 50 year old Phil defeats Father Time at Kiawah Island to claim his 6th major at the 103rd PGA Championship.
This week we celebrate a first time PGA tour winner, welcome in the 103rd PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, talk Ontario lockdown, and catch up with a man known for his behind the scenes magic on some of golfs grandest stages.
The team sits down with one of the most brilliant teaching minds in the global golf community who happens to be a former mentor & friend to the PeltPod, we survive a near fatal Digital hurdle, and witness a star be re-born as Rory returns to the winners circle in Charlotte. We talk Premier Golf League, Walker Cup, Insider Picks, and if/when there is light at the end of the lockdown tunnel.
New Segment - Bag Drop - Conversations from the golf world with those in it. Tonight, a check in with Barry Forth, who manages Copetown woods. Happy Friday!
Once again a Canadian is in the winners circle as Mike Weir wins his first Champions tour Event. The PeltPod team deals with the effects of a cyber attack, we highlight a journeyman’s moment in the sun, review insider picks, talk Wells Fargo Championship, and highlight one Canadian’s fascinating journey through the world of golf.
A Canadian is a top the golf world as Brooke Henderson captures a historic win at the LA open over the weekend. We give a lockdown update, recap the Zurich Classic, talk PGA Tour sponsor exemptions, make expert picks for the Valspar Championship and welcome our first guest who’s mission is helping showcase some of the best talent in the country.
On Episode 2 of the PeltPod we talk life in lockdown, survival tips, and look for silver linings amidst a no golf regime. We look at Stewart Cink's stand out performance in South Carolina, the idea of team events on the PGA tour, preview the Zurich Classic, and get an exclusive update on a DIY home project thats taken on a life of its own.
In a historic debut episode - Ben Whiteside, Jamie Wilson, & Jacob Bishop walk thru the world of golf recapping Augusta, the excellent play of the Canadian contingents, make picks for the RBC Heritage, introduce the team & share the mission behind the PeltPod. Welcome!