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When you didn't know you would be doing a podcast three years ago, we think TeeTalk turned out pretty well. Starting from a parking lot conversation - "we should do a podcast", this show was born and it's been quite a run. Sadly, but with pride, this is our last episode. It's the culmination of 151 episodes, 200 hours of programming, and countless more hours behind the scenes - wrangling guests, writing scripts, and digging through background research. Wanting to keep it a party instead of a funeral, you'll find this show "The Finale" is full of all the regular TeeTalk goodness, from The Week That Was to the Mail Bag. We have a heavy sampling of Saudi Golf League talk, and, of course, there is a generous helping of thanks and goodbyes. When a door closes another one opens, so keep an eye out for both Scott and Stefan and where they may pop up next. Thank you to Jeff Bauder of Flagstick.com and various sponsors for supporting the show. Thanks as well to all the amazing guests, and especially to the listeners in 85 countries who were gracious enough to give us a listen. We hope to see you on the fairways... Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The West Coast swing on the PGA TOUR rolls along but the AT&T Pro-Am was just a part of the golf scene this week. Top players headed to Saudi Arabia, while other prepared for the Waste Management Phoenix Open. The LPGA visited Ft. Myers, Florida for the 1st time in 47 years, and that provided an exciting new winner. We wrap all that up in the the Week That Was and then are joined by Aaron Dill, the Tour Rep for Vokey Wedges and heir apparent to Bob Vokey, to talk about new SM9 wedges, how players can get better performance from their wedges, and even a little about the preferences of tour stars like Adam Scott and Justin Thomas. The Mail Bag has us talking about buddy trips, golf clubs we regret leaving behind, underrated players to follow at LPGA events, and how much we would spend to play every course that hosts the PGA TOUR in a single season. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Golf shapes lives. It's been said many times that being involved in the sport impacts people beyond the fairways. An example of that is David Gaylord. From a small town in Canada, Gaylord has used golf sucess in his youth to propel him into education, and impacted his life as a successful and innovative entrepreneur. The CEO and founder of upstart company, Bushbalm, joins us to share thoughts on how golf shaped him, lessons learned that he applies to business daily, and even how he might change golf as it is today. It's a fun conversation, thought-provoking at times, and wrapped in our usual sgements, makes for an entertaining epsisode. Enjoy! Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We certainly take things in a new direction this week with a guest that knows a lot less about golf than most of those who join us, but is now massively passionate about the sport. Jake Triplett is well-known on social media but in recent times has become better known for his podcasting work (Ghostrunners, a podcast about nothing) and stand-up comedian efforts. Happily, puts down his pasta from Chili's at his Kansas City home, he manages to form whole sentences and keep us very entertained. He explains his golf journey, his path to where he is in his career, the joys and challenges of stand up comedy, and is gracious enough to judge our awful attempts at writing and peforming some jokes. We break down some video of his golf swing, and he plays a golf related word game with us. As much as he has been in the public spotlight for year, and is now on a U.S. national comedy tour with Trey Kennedy, Triplett has never shared much about his intense affinity for golf, so we were happy to provide a forum. As per usual, we dive in The Week That Was, and take your Mail Bag questions on a variety of topics, including how long we would consider giving up golf to end a pandemic. Jake Triplett Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/triplettjake/?hl=en) Twitter (https://twitter.com/triplettjake?lang=en) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@triplettjake?lang=en) Ghostrunners Podcast (https://www.ghostrunners.life/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's a very full week of golf talk with most of the major professional golf tours back in action. The Week That Was see us give takes on plenty of topics including (and more); Kevin Na and Grayson Murray take their beef to Twitter If he has to, which will Henrik Stenson choose, Ryder Cup Captaincy or Big Saudi dollars? The rise and fall of Russell Henley at the Sony Open in Hawaii, and Hideki's spectacular finish. Happy Anniversary to Jason Dufner’s 915 7 wood. The relevance of par for pros and the reaction of people over it. Is the Korn Ferry Tour missing an coverage opportunity? We also dive into the latest new equipment news and some gear related signings of professional and amateur athletes, make our picks for the week for the Amex Championship, preview the return of the LPGA, and sort through who is fighting to be the #1 player in the world this week at the DP World Tour Abu Dhabi Championship. All that ands the Mail bag is stacked with questions about playing golf with Novak Djokovic , putter fitting, the best off-season golf purchases, value golf courses in Ontario, tournament memories from Flagstick events, the future of the golf industry, and one listener has a risky situation he'd like some advice on. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
A special treat this week as not only did the PGA TOUR return with the Sentry Tournament of Champions but we also welcome a guest we have been looking forward to for quite some time. After plenty of banter about the week that was, including Tour Talk, announcements for the U.S. Women's Open, etc., the #4 ranked player in the World Rankings for Golfers with a Disability joins us for a feature interview. Kurtis Barkley grew up with big golf dreams and physical restrictions, but has made the most of it. After establishing himself as a top amateur golfer closer to home in Canada, Barkley has taken his game to a world stage with the growing presence of golf events created specifically for players of all-abilities. As a result he has hoisted trophies at a national level, mixed it up with the best players in the world in Australia, Scotland, and Dubai, and risen upward to the top echelon of the world rankings. It's an insightful interview into a world of golf few people know about. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We kick off 2022 with a bang as we look back on happenings in golf over the last month, discuss the PGA TOUR Sentry Tournament of Champions, and explore golf resolutions players (and others) might have for the year ahead. Senior Director of Product Creation at TaylorMade Golf, Tomo Bystedt, joins us to discuss the very distinctive new Stealth woods for the company, and for the Mail Bag we mix it up and ask each other a question for a change. It's a lively start to the 2022 golf season; welcome back to all our listeners around the world. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The 2021 golf year was another remarkable one and we look back on 48 episodes of the Flagstick.com TeeTalk Podcast to end the season. We run through the gamut of guests and shows to note memorable chats and moments. We pick out our favourite courses we played, our most memorable rounds (personally and on tour), and the players were were most shocked by in 2021. Stefan challenges Scott to a little role playing (to Scott's chagrin) of some of the year's most notable characters in golf, while Scott tests Stefan to the Transcript Game. He has to guess who said each of ten quotes from PGA TOUR or LPGA Tour press conferences from the year. It's a good time and a great way to close off the season. Thanks to everyone who listened in the past year, to all our guests and sponsors, and we look forward to bringing you more content and entertainment in 2022. Oh, and please subscribe on your favoruite platform and feel free to share our show with others. All the best for the Holiday Season! Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
As the golf year nudges towards a close for 2021, we catch up with a former guest, Canada's Noah Steele. A winner on the Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada as an amateur this past season, Steele recently supplemented his pro schedule by earning status on the PGA TOUR Latinoamerica. As a result he gets his season started there this week with the playing of the 115th Argentine Open. During a recent visit to home in Kingston, Ontario we sat down with Steele to discuss the end of the 2021 Mackenzie Tour season and his pursuit of The Five, the support of Team Canada, the transition to becoming a touring professional, a recent trip to California to get his equipment in order (including a very special putter), and his perspective on what lies ahead for him in 2022. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
With the PGA TOUR, LPGA TOUR, and European Tour winding down for 2021 you'd think there would be not a lot to talk about, but oh, there is. End of year play, Q-Schools, equipment signings, schedules, purses for 2022...that's just a start of what we cover in Episode #142. And that's before we get to your Mail Bag questions! DePaul grad, former touring professional, founder of the Toronto Players Tour (TPT), and Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada official Russell Budd joins us as the feature guest. He shares many thoughts on the success of the PGA TOUR Canada in 2021, what he has offered upcoming players with the TPT, and we get a few stories about players and life on the road in Latin America back in the day, including a caddy story for the ages. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Joining us on the show this week is a guest we have wanted to have on for some time, Blair Bursey. The Gander, Newfoundland-raised pro, still just 24-years-old, made his mark this past year on the Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada. He was a consistent performer all season long, always lurking around the top of the leaderboard, and finished up his Canadian campaign with a victory in Victoria at the Reliance Properties DCBank Open. The win propelled the lefty to 2nd place in the season-long points list and secured his status on the circuit for 2022. Bursey joins us to share his story from being a small town kid who made his way to Utah for NCAA Division 1 golf, and now travels the world pursuing his goal of playing amongst the best golfers in the world. Outside of the interview, we have plenty of talk about the LPGA and PGA TOUR, some great questions from listeners, as always, and we offer a golf tip that you can use this winter to improve your ball-striking. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's November and the golf season rolls on so it was time for a much-needed catch-up between Stefan and Scott without a guest, but with plenty of mail bag questions to prompt discussion. It's a wide-ranging podcast this week as a result. Questions and topics: -Did Scott grow up on a farm in the 1800s? -Daylight savings time grief. -Our season-long PGA TOUR bet updates, and our picks for the week ahead in Houston. - Does Stefan try to take bet on a player not in the field - Challenge Tour Bursaries as part of new DP World European Tour sponsorship - Korn Ferry Qualifying and the advantages of PGA TOUR "family" status - Top 100 Golf Course ranking list ranking validity - We weigh in on the the free golf club-fitting "debate" - Thoughts on Victor Hovland’s swing - The marvel that is Lydia Ko - How will old will Bernhard Langer be when he wins his last tour event? - The Stefan Swing Project - The best golfers among active NHL players - PGA TOUR tournament courses we’d like to play - Would Seve, Bubba, or Cosmo Kramer make the cut with Stefan the bag? - Tip Of The Week - Training your putting aim Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Regular guest Kyle Peters, current PGA Tour caddy for Mark Hubbard, checks in for a feature talk on the proposed rules change affecting green reading materials and yardage books in the pro ranks. He interprets the proposed rules for us, shares what he like and does not like about them, and where things go next with the decision. He also catches us up on looping at Korn Ferry Tour Q-School, caddy chatter on Tour, and even provides an update on his foray into beer league hockey in his home state of South Carolina. Stefan is back so we resume our Week That Was, throwing out birdies, bogeys, pars, and more on Taylor Pendrith, Greg Norman’s involvement with the Asian Tour, integrity among golf people on social media, and have an emotional discuss about a recent loss in the golf community and some good that will come of it. The Mail Bag is full with questions about what golf ball to use for indoor practice, how Squid Game Golf might look (even though we have no clue about the show), will Canadians flock to the Asian Tour, how long a swing change takes to kick in, golf clubs in the future and the past, who is putting out some good golf instruction content on YouTube right now, and where to get started for off-season training. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We take things indoors this week on the Flagstick.com TeeTalk Podcast to focus on golf instruction away from the sunshine and natural grass. Award-winning PGA of Canada Professional Derek MacDonald, the Academy Manager at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club and 2021 PGA of Ottawa Teacher of The Year, joins us for the entire show. We chat about how players can improve some skills better inside than out, the evolution of indoor training and technology, what the benefits of year-round training can be, and much more. Derek also handles listener Mail Bag questions on Improving Spin with Wedges, Best Advice For Slicers, Eliminating Toe Hits, Improving Your Putting, and Advice For Developing Competitive Juniors. With a long winter ahead for some, the show is full of insight you'll want to hear if you plan to improve your golf game this off-season. Derek MacDonald Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/derektmacdonald/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Fall golf is winding down in Canada but the sport rolls on around the world. The includes the PGA TOUR where Sungjae Im recently won at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and did so with the help of a Canadian caddy. That looper, veteran Billy Spencer, joins us on TeeTalk this week for a wide-ranging discussion. We cover off how he got into caddying, firing players and making transitions to others, the joys and downsides of being a pro caddy, being part of The Olympics, and even some discussion about his beloved Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays. He's a popular guy on Tour and you'll find out why after giving this a listen. In the Week That Was we talk Symetra Tour, the latest exploits of Rickie Fowler, the CJ Cup (is it joining the line-up of world's worst golf trophies?), and a new golf tournament being backed by Geoff Ogilvy in Australia. The Mail Bag has us answering questions about giving golf tips to your father-in-law, PXG golf equipment, and the complications of being a spectator at the 150th Open Championship in St Andrews. If you hit a lot of thin golf shots with your irons with a lack of power, you may also want to catch the Tip of The Week. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The core of the show is this week surrounds Barry Forth, a guest we have been meaning to have on for some time. The General Manager of a fully public golf course, Copetown Woods located near Hamilton, Ontario, he has some some great insight on the golf industry. That includes the challenges of a pandemic, how they keep their business on track in a competitive environment, and how they make sure their business is welcoming for staff and customers alike. There is plenty to take from the conversation. In the Week That Was we talk LPGA feats, Tiger and Phil Mickelson in the news, great deeds by young golfers, the Players Championship, and why do some PGA club professionals seemingly make not playing golf a badge of honour. In the Mail Bag we talk turkey, literally, personal launch monitors, annoying things at the driving range, how not to screw up shots after a perfect drive, our saturation point for PGA TOUR events, and off-season practice. In the Tip of The Week, Scott shares some thoughts on how you can improve your golf swing, no matter your location or time of year. Copetown Woods Twitter (https://twitter.com/copetownwoods?lang=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
On Episode 135 we have an interview I think many of you will find intriguing. As fans of the sport, I am sure, like me, you appreciate playing new and interesting golf courses. Many of us dream of playing ones that are highly regarded, whether that be from the recommendations of friends or the many ranking lists that are put together by media outlets and organizations on a regular basis. Today’s guest, Anthony Spagnoli, shares that interest and has been able to act on it like few others have. A member of the Golf Digest golf course ranking panel as well as the one for ScoreGolf here in Canada, Anthony recently achieved a very special goal. It took some time, but he just completed the playing of the top 100 golf courses in Canada, as ranked by ScoreGolf, and he’s joining us on this show to talk about the journey, and how golf has enriched his life. He shares details on the efforts it took him over six years to complete the task, what is involved in rating courses, and even some details about the challenges of condensed travel necessary to be a golf course ranking panelist. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's finally come and gone, so we take the time this week to give some thoughts on the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. The good, the bad, the head-scratching, and things we can expect in the future. Rory's interview, DJ's five points, the television coverage, fan behaviour, Brooks and Bryson, and Stricker's influence. Stefan challenges Scott to name the winners of PGA TOUR winners from each event in 2020 (you should try it), and we take a look at the week ahead on the PGA TOUR, LPGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour, and Mackenzie Tour. The Mail Bag is full of Ryder Cup questions but we also provide some opinions about where the retail price of golf clubs is going, we recall our favourite post game beverages for 2021, and provide some tips on dealing with Fall golf. For the Tip of the Week we talk about your trail arm and how to make it function better in the golf swing. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's a week three years in the making. The Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits has arrived and we give our perspective on what lies ahead. That includes predictions on who wins, who is the heel and the champion for each team, why the dynamics of team events do not always work, our thoughts on the course itself, and even what type of beer we think the winning team might be enjoying on Sunday. We take a look at the week that was with birdies, bogies, pars, and honourable mentions given to a variety of subjects and topics including LPGA KPMG insights and stats, European Tour Ryder Cup clothing, Max Homa's decision to put more effort into his game, Jin Young Ko's win in Portland, an 11 year-old making two aces, and Katy Rutherford playing in a Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada event. The Tip of Week has us discussing short game, and the Mail Bag is Ryder Cup heavy with questions that range from "Who will hit an errant bal furthest into Lake Michigan this week?", to which player we would choose from each team if there had to be a sudden death, one-man playoff. It's a lot of fun, and might be the only Golf Podcast Episode that ever discusses Dunbar's Number... (You'll have to tune in for an explanation, but it's Ryder Cup relevant!) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Stefan is away this week so we bring in a past guest, Rob Miller, to co-host with Scott. Best known from social media (Robmillertime) and his golf industry work with major websites like GolfWRX, Rob's got some amazing takes on all things going on in golf today. We rip through the latest chatter about the Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, and PGA TOUR season-ending awards, chat a little equipment, and take on some great reader questions, some specifically for Rob. Chris Caldwell of Mizuno Golf joins us for the feature interview to talk about some of new product introductions from the brand, and in the Tip of the Week we discuss the fastest way to improve your putting. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Scott and Stefan break down the Solheim Cup, PGA Tour Championship, Korn Ferry Tour finals, and more this week. The boys spend some time looking ahead to the Ryder Cup and also break down who they think should be the Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year on the PGA Tour. Jeff Bishop from Dormie Workshop joins the show as well to discuss their brand, entrepreuneurship, being a PGA Professional, and the misconceptions of the Stack and Tilt swing method. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The boys are back together for a jam-packed episode that starts by diving into the BMW Championship, Solheim Cup, PGA TOUR Championship, Korn Ferry Tour Championship, and the Ryder Cup. We run through some thoughts on fan conduct on the PGA TOUR, Phil Mickelson's rebuke of the USGA, Patrick Cantlay's putting, the soaring auction price for a Tiger Woods back-up putter, and discuss whether slope on rangefinders should be allowed in tournaments. Joining us for a feature interview for the first time in two years is Team Canada member Noah Steele who details how his amateur career was transformed by his recent win on the Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada. He tells us what it was like to be the first amateur to win on the tour in almost 20 years, how he kept it together going down the stretch, and what his plans are for his immediate future. The MailBag returns with questions on golf travel in Prince Edward Island, the all-female broadcast crew that will be used at the ShopRite LPGA Classic, being a guest at a private club, our favourite messages that we received this year, and we share the oddest things we have witnessed in golf this summer. In the tip of the week we talk about playing the right speed in putting. Plenty to listen to; enjoy the show. *Instagram: TeeTalkPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/teetalkpodcast/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Scotty is away again as he visits family in P.E.I. so that means Stefan has called in the relievers yet again. PGA Tour players Will Wilcox and Mark Baldwin join the show to co-host. We sit down to discuss Will's retirement from professional golf, Mark's latest stint on the PGA tour, and the boys do a full breakdown/roast of Stefan's swing. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Scott is on vacation so Stefan made some calls to the bullpen. This week Ryan French is back on the podcast to co-host with Stefan. The boys discuss the players graduating to the PGA tour from the Korn Ferry Tour, players in status limbo, and should Kevin Kisner be on the Ryder Cup. We also announce our winners for the TaylorMade headcover giveaway contest. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The boys are back together and oh, do they have plenty to talk about. We take a wander over the last two weeks for some deep talk on golf in the Olympics, leading to some fun chatter about what we would and would not be good at in the games. Also on the slate is discussion about the latest World Golf Championship event, the end of the regular season on the PGA TOUR, and we explore and give opinions on some other recent dramas on the circuit. In the feature interview we are joined by the man in charge of creating irons at TaylorMade Golf, Matt Bovee, who takes us deep inside the new P-790 irons and even shares some thoughts about working with Collin Morikawa, the now two-time major winner. In the Mail Bag, we address the importance (or lack of it) of winning on the PGA TOUR, how to get your buddies to play faster without being a jerk, whether golf should be in the Olympics, and reveal our current handicaps. The Tip of The Week is back and Scott explains a little about the trail shoulder and how it works in the backswing to give you a more functional path for your golf club. *Instagram: TeeTalkPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/teetalkpodcast/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_)
It's an interview heavy episode this week as Stefan is off and Scott takes the reigns. The focus is on an interview we conducted earlier this year with PGA of Canada Professionals Kevin and Jake Haime. The father and son carry on the tradition of golf professionals in the family started by Kevin's father, Peter, and that also includes Kevin's brother, John, a playing professional for some time. We discuss the nuances of being involved in golf as a family business - the advantages, the challenges, and how the the business has changed over the years. That includes plenty of talk about the evolution of golf coaching and how each generation can learn from each other. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Through the long history of the Canadian Tour, there have been many talented golfers. Some have ascended to become regulars on the PGA TOUR while many others fell just short of that pinnacle, despite having what seemed like equal abilities. Canada's Stuart Anderson, who won 4 times on the TOUR, including two TOUR Championships, was a player many felt was destined for nothing but success. He certainly achieved that as a two-time representative of his home country at the World Cup, but, like many pro golfers, he did not quite make it to the PGA TOUR on a full-time basis. Admired by his peers, the gregarious Anderson has continued to love the game of golf, despite giving it up for a few years to focus on other parts of his life. He joins us on TeeTalk for a lengthy discussion about his career, time on the road, people he has played with, experiences he has had, and why he is now returning to the game in multiple ways. It's an earnest discussion and we think you'll enjoy his story. - We also wrap up the Evian Championship and The Week That Was, and as well as take a look at Olympic Men's Golf and who we think might pick up a medal. Stuart Anderson Twitter (https://twitter.com/stuandersongolf) *Instagram: TeeTalkPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/teetalkpodcast/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_)
No guest this week but it's not necessary becauseit is a full episode with plenty to talk about from the world of golf. We find out why Stefan's golf game should be on a milk carton and what he did on the range that will make you shake your head. A lot of storylines to talk about coming from The Open - Morikawa's win, the course, and being the last men's major of the season, we break down all of it and sum up the week that was with our usual "score" assignment to the Birdies, Bogeys, Pars, and Honourable Mentions. On the heels of that we rank the last 7 men's majors that have been compressed into a short schedule, bring back the "Role Play" game, sort through a ton of Mail Bag questions (including a really strange one), and wrap it up with a Tip of Week about chasing driver distance. *Instagram: TeeTalkPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/teetalkpodcast/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_)
A full show this week as we put the spotlight on The Open as it returns after it was cancelled in 2020. Lots of chatter about the week that was and what we can expect of the 149th Open Championship at Royal St Georges. We draft players, take a tour through the storylines we want and don't want to see, and give you some bets to consider. The Mail Bag questions are all about The Open, and in the Tip of the Week we help you be a better iron player through a subtle change in the timing of your swing. Our feature guest is Ru MacDonald, the Social Media Content Manager for the European Tour, who joins us from Royal St Georges for some perspective on the course and the European Tour players we need to watch for. He also puts on his Scottish Golf Podcast hat as we talk about the expected upcoming surge in golf travel. Ru MacDonald * Twitter (https://twitter.com/rumacdonald?lang=en) Instagram: TeeTalkPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/teetalkpodcast/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_)
Fresh off a win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, caddie Andrew Tscudin joins TeeTalk again to discuss Cam Davis' breakthrough win on the PGA Tour. *Instagram: TeeTalkPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/teetalkpodcast/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_)
Life was a blur for both of us the past week so we did not catch much golf on television. That said there is still plenty to discuss given the recent success of Nelly Korda as she goes back-to-back on the LPGA TOUR, adds a major to her resume, and becomes world #1. Stefan breaks down his full Flagstick Open experience - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We hand out our usual assortments of birdies, bogeys, pars, and honourable mentions and somehow end up talking about both the Ryder Cup and The Masters. A strange turn but fun nonetheless. We welcome Todd Keirstead to the show for an interview about his continued efforts to bring more people to the game of golf, specifically through a new ParaGolf Canada program. You'll find it thought-provoking, we assure you. The Mail Bag is an assortment of equipment and playing questions, whether we'd rather like to work on the pro shop or on a maintenance crew, big mistakes that arrive at the lesson tee, and you'll get our preferences on wind vs rain. We'll also weigh in on whether you need a lesson or a new putter more. The Tip of the Week has Scott talking ball position. This Episode presented by PING Golf and the all-new PING G425 Family of clubs. *Instagram: TeeTalkPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/teetalkpodcast/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
A wild show this week as we wander all over the place in golf starting with a wrap-up of the U.S. Open, the win by Jon Rahm, and all that ensued in San Diego. We have plenty of takes on the week, making for great conversation. We also have another major going on this week, this time on the LPGA TOUR with the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. we preview that and draft some players to continue our in-pod battle for prediction supremecy. The men's Olympic Golf Qualifying has been finalized so we have a look at the 60 players and break down some notable teams. With the Travelers Championship on tap on the PGA TOUR, we preview the event, ponder why they get such a strong field, and welcome a guest who is playing this week. Chase Koepka may be lesser known than his brother (for now), but he's making his own way in the game on golf. The USF grad has found success in college, in Europe, and is developing nicely on the Korn Ferry Tour and in forays on to the PGA TOUR. He gives an open, honest, and fun interview for the TeeTalk listeners. We asked for serious, wild, and hypothetical questions for the Mail Bag this week and you sent them. We're handling queries on the streaker at the U.S. Open, dream interviews, and even who we'd like to take on in a tag team wrestling match. Yeah, a wrestling match. Tune in and enjoy. Please subscribe and let your friends know about the podcast. It's appreciated. This Episode presented by PING Golf and the all-new PING G425 Family of clubs. Chase Koepka Twitter (https://twitter.com/chasekoepka?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chasekoepka/?hl=en) *Instagram: TeeTalkPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/teetalkpodcast/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
It's a huge week in golf with the 121st U.S. Open on tap and we jump in with a draft, headlines we would and would not like to see, and lay out some of the best value bets for the week at Torrey Pines. In The Week That Was we chat surprise winners on the PGA and LPGA Tours, update you on the latest drama from Brooks and Bryson, and hand out a few bogeys to things were spotted in the golf scene. To help provide more perspective on the U.S. Open we welcome Mitch Theoret for our feature interview. A former professional hockey player, he is the caddy for friend and fellow Canadian Taylor Pendrith. Mitch shares what they are seeing in the golf course this week, talks about strategy to play the course well, and predicts a winning score. In the Mail Bag we reveal if we have ever quit during a round because of a playing partner, give advice about choosing what tee decks you should play, verify if Torrey Pines is REALLY a muni, give our take on buckets hats and tournaments formats we like, and let you know if group lessons are only for beginning golfers. This Episode presented by PING Golf and the all-new PING G425 Family of clubs. * Mitch Theoret Twitter (https://twitter.com/MitchellTheoret) Instagram: TeeTalkPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/teetalkpodcast/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
Plenty to discuss this week starting with a wild and wonderful U.S. Women's Open where Yuka Saso captured the attention of the golf world with her surprising but welcome win. We sift through The Memorial, including some thoughts on the John Rahm "withdrawal" and the fact that our picks for the week ended up in a playoff. We take a shallow dive through the Brooks/Bryson talk to determine if there is actually a "rivalry" of any kind that matters, and preview the Palmetto Championship. Joining us this week in the feature interview is veteran Korn Ferry Tour member Scott Gutschewski. He shares details of his 20+ years as a touring pro on everything from the Prairie Tour to the PGA TOUR, all while balancing family life with four kids. In the Mail Bag we answer questions on warm-up routines, the prospects of the Canadians at the U.S. Open, wedge set-ups, ready golf, favourite short holes, and would we rather have no three putts or no penalty strokes for an entire year of golf? The Tip of the Week returns with talk about chest and lead arm rotation in the backswing. This Episode presented by PING Golf and the all-new PING G425 Family of clubs. * Scott Gutschewski * Twitter (https://twitter.com/S_Gutschewski) *Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
Plenty to talk about in The Week That Was including the LPGA Bank of Hope Match Play from Las Vegas, the PGA TOUR's playing of "The Colonial", and a Champions Tour Major. Talk of the Japan Tour makes the show for the 1st time, and we discuss the move by Justin Thomas to support a mini-tour pro. Stefan is in full grief for his Toronto Maple Leafs so that's a great starter with our guest, Shawn McKenzie of Sportsnet, who makes his second show appearance. We talk hockey with him (of course) then get to his other passion, golf, as we chat equipment, betting on the golf course, and the possibilty of golf content for his new show called, well, The Show. He gives us the scoop on the new project and plans for it, reveals his hopes to add some golf elements to his new house, and updates us on his attempt not to die while training for an IronMan race, an effort his is making to raise money for Toronto's SickKids Foundation. Another huge week in golf as the United States Women's Open gets underway at The Olympic Club. We preview the championship, make our draft picks, and also each pick a winner for The Memorial. The Mailbag is varied as usual, including what an MMA match-up between Scott and Stefan might look like, Ryder Cup questions, and an ask about municipal golf courses and major championships. This Episode presented by PING Golf and the all-new PING G425 Family of clubs. Shawn McKenzie * Twitter (https://twitter.com/ShawnMcKenzieSN) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shawnmckenzie89/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
It was an incredible past week in golf as Phil Mickelson managed the near impossible and won a major championship at the age of 50. We get to eat a little crow over that on the show this week, given the predictions about how we figured Phil might fare at Kiawah Island. To help things along and wrap up the tournament that captured the attention of the golf world, we are joined by Andrew Tschudin, caddy for Australia's Cam Davis, who made the cut at PGA and was in the mix early on. Andrew gives in the ropes insight on what the championship looked like from their perspective, adding a whole new layer to what we most people saw as viewers. His time as a tour pro, using rangefinders in a PGA TOUR event, and thoughts on the Ocean Course are all part of the conversation. The Mail Bag is full of PGA Championship questions, plus a few that are swing and lesson related. The Tip of the Week has Scott discussing sand shots and how you can make them easier through more effective use of your wedge. This Episode presented by PING Golf and the all-new PING G425 Family of clubs. *Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
We go full out for the PGA Championship this week with an in-depth preview of the men's major. Our "Scoring" segment is all PGA Championshio related as we take on the story-lines of the week, good or bad, and we also answer a Mail Bag full of questions about the tournament. We draft our teams for the week (some of our picks may surprise you) and each provide five bets that we are willing to put our own money on. PGA TOUR caddy and Charleston, South Carolina resident Kyle Peters joins us from Kiawah Island with his in-depth insight on the course, how he expects the week to play out, and other local knowledge. That includes how the caddies will be treated this week and where they are dining. He also gives us thoughts on rangefinders being used, the real length the Ocean Course might be played at, what he thinks will be the winning score, and all the details of the course you might only hear from a pro caddy who has played it many times. As always, he's full of knowledge and you'll want to hear his takes. This Episode presented by PING Golf and the all-new PING G425 Family of clubs. Kyle Peters Twitter (https://twitter.com/Kyle_pepperz) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kyle_pepperz/?hl=en) *Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
Another busy week in golf. Rory and Ariya return to winning and come up during our review of 'The Week That Was' as we hand out our Birdies, Pars, Bogies and Honourable Mentions for the week,. We also talk Walker Cup, Brad Faxon's top-ten putting list that went sideways, and a new college milestone for Amy Bockerstette. Fitting golf equipment has been a common topic for us for the last 113 shows and we bring in one of the best in the business, Marty Jertson of PING, to dig into the topic. That includes their new Tele-Fitting system, working with tour pros, and how technology has advanced the process. He shares why PING has not returned to the golf ball business, and also gives us insight on his other personal project with Sasho Mackenzie - The Stack System. In the Mail Bag you force us to decide what the Augusta National of fast food is; we give tips for getting more spin around the green, choose a favourite course in Myrtle Beach, and get challenged to provide a definiton for a "professional golfer." We celebrate Stefan's successful pick of Rory McIlroy at the Wells Fargo Championship, and make our picks for the AT&T Byrson Nelson. This Episode presented by PING Golf and the all-new PING G425 Family of clubs. Marty Jertson - PING Golf Twitter (https://twitter.com/jertybird?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jertybird/?hl=en) The Stack System (https://www.thestacksystem.com/) *Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
He started a Twitter account with what he admits is a terrible name, but Ryan French has grown his Monday Q Info brand into something few would imagine. By digging away at the stories adjacent to the biggest golf tours in the world, while using his growing following to help others, Ryan has become a go-to resource in the game of golf. And he's super entertaining along the way. Almost two years after his first guest appearance on TeeTalk, he returns for a third time to share his biggest news to-date. Never sure how long he could sustain what he was doing, the future of his venture now has a solid foundation thanks to The Fire Pit Collective, a new media company involving golf media veterans Matt Ginella and Alan Shipnuck. Whether you know his tale or not, if you love the stories of golf you will enjoy this interview. That and all our usual banter - the birdies, bogies, pars, and honourable mentions of the week, some LPGA and PGA TOUR talk, your always appreciated Mail Bag questions, and our tip of the week. This Episode presented by PING Golf and the all-new PING G425 Family of clubs. Ryan French - Monday Q Info Twitter (https://twitter.com/acaseofthegolf1?lang=en) [Website] https://shop.mondayq.com/ *Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
You cannot be anyone but yourself, and pro golfer Will Wilcox certainly does not try to mask who he is. You'll find that out on this episode where the Mackenzie Tour and Korn Ferry Tour winner joins in to catch us up on his world. Currently playing the Korn Ferry Tour, the former PGA TOUR member lets you inside his life in a fun conversation. He shares his putting woes, trial and tribulations with caddies, drops knowledge about the famous in-flight dust-up between his pal Steve Marino and Ernie Els, and let's you know exactly what he plans to be doing if his career path does not head in the right direction. We also get his take on Tony Romo playing tour events on Sponsor's Exemptions. In the coversation he also talks about his time in Canada on the Mackenzie Tour and how a random invite led him to playing the circuit and winning the Dakota Dunes Classic. His caddy story alone from that event is worth the listen. in the balance of the show we have a chat about Brooke Henderson and her 10th LPGA TOUR win, break down the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, and Scott challenges Stefan with the PGA TOUR Money list game. In the MailBag, we talk WITB for us, wedge buying, our favorite rounds of golf in 2020, and how good you should be before you try and qualify for an event on a PGA TOUR-affiliated tour. This Episode presented by PING Golf and the all-new PING G425 Family of clubs. *Will Wilcox * Twitter (https://twitter.com/willwilcoxgolf) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wavegodwilcox1/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
When you ask most golfers about practice, they'll tell you about their marathon sessions on the driving range, "perfecting" their golf swings. This week's guest knows where the real gold is though, the short game. Gareth Raflewski has become the Irish wizard around the greens. Trained as an Engineer, but a golfer his whole life, he turned his talents away from playing to coaching and has found global success over the last dozen years. Three of Raflewski's students have become #1 in the Rolex Women's World Rankings, and he can count some 60 LPGA TOUR players he has worked with, along with multiple PGA TOUR players. Gareth joins us to share some of his secrets to coaching, skills and drills you can use to improve your game, insight into technology he is working with to advance his craft, and what life has been like in the last year working mostly from home. He also introduces you to his training aids and how they were developed. Raflewski also has the insight of being a coach at a club, the River Bend Golf Community, in London, Ontario, where he has given thousands of lessons, so you know he can relate to all our listeners as well. It's a fun conversation. This Episode presented by PING Golf and the all-new PING G425 Family of clubs. Gareth Raflewski Website (https://raflewskigolf.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/raflewski) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/raflewski/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
It’s only been six months but here we are again re-capping a memorable playing of The Masters. Stefan and Scott break down the major with their highs and lows from the week that was, who were the surprises, and who were the dissapointments. They also welcome Tomo Bystedt of TaylorMade Golf who shares what the two victories in eight days at Augusta National mean to a the nation of Japan to which he identifies deeply. We talk about how the wins by Tsubasa Kajitani at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and Hideki Matsuyama will impact the popularity of golf in Japan, how it may shape the upcoming Olympics, and also push the game forward there for the future. The Mailbag is filled with Masters questions (again) we do a live speed challenge to find putters to buy in certain price categories online, and the tip of the week addresses how to achieve softer, higher pitch shots around the green with a simple technique. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/)
I mean, what else could this week's show be primarily about? The Masters, of course. After we run through the week that was, including an incredible finish and winner at the LPGA's ANA Inspiration, it is all hands on deck, the green deck, as we dominate the podcast with talk of The Masters. We make our picks, of course, and the Mailbag is full of great Masters questions, but the main course of the show is our interview with Yohann Benson. Benson, a PGA of Canada professional, former tour pro and tour caddy, and now analyst for RDS/TSN drops us insight direct from the grounds at Augusta National Golf Club. After walking the practice round with Mike Weir, Corey Conners, and Mackenzie Hughes on Tuesday, Benson shares his observations on the trio and their chances for this week. He also gives a great overview of course conditions, the prospects of many players this week based on how the course is playing, and even drops a nugget or two from chats with players like Justin Thomas. If you need last minute insights for your golf pool, have a listen ASAP! Thanks, as well, to Ellis Meek, who provided the music for this Episode. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/) Episode Music by Ellis Meek Twitter (https://twitter.com/ellismeekmusic) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0anXO7h8dR3w-gIzL2nFfg) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ellismeek/) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cidtWVFwjGcFy60luQvsS)
It's a big week at the podcast as Stefan's new "roommate" finally arrives and he unexpectedly shows up for the episode! There has never been more discussion about the topic of golf's future, given the boost in play last year by the pandemic, so we check in with Mike Kelly of Golf Ontario for the feature interview. He shares the perspective of their association on the impact of 2020, what they are working on to help the game thrive, and their plans for tournaments and such in the year ahead. The Week The Was finds us with a lot of love for the Joel Dahmen win on the PGA TOUR and plenty of excitement over the play of Canadian pros and amateurs at multiple golf events. We make our picks for the first pro major of the year, the ANA Inspiration, and welcome the River Town Saints for the guest music of the week. The Mail Bag has us answering questions about recent Korn ferry Tour winner Adam Svensson, favourite beverages on the golf course, do we like more match play for pro golf, LPGA majors we'd like to attend, and the structure of golf clinics. The Tip of The Week has us talking about how to improve your practice sessions. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/) Episode Music by River Town Saints Website (https://rivertownsaints.com/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCquin0qVpUEJ8zDvQIWkJ2Q)
He showed up; he told stories, and we were entertained. We think you will be too as well-travelled golf pro Mark Baldwin joins us on this episode. He has had a remarkable career so far with the wild tales that go with that. He takes you inside the life of a pro golfer playing on the edge of being an alternate each week on the Korn Ferry Tour and the adventures that ensue. Strap yourself in, grab some popcorn and also hear about playing in Korea and a wild caddy tale that is a little on the shady side of life. Also on the show, we give out our "awards" for the week that was, make our selections for the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Championship, ponder how Michelle Wie West may play in her return to the LPGA TOUR, and task ourselves with making up nicknames for three holes stretches at famous golf courses. In the Mail Bag we talk under-rated golf experiences, how mini-tours work, scoring formats we prefer for two-person team events, and golf books about Scotland. Mark Baldwin Twitter (https://twitter.com/markbaldwin1) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/markbaldwingolf/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/) Episode Music by The Elwins Website (http://www.theelwins.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theelwins/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_ThjwzRajEW819TeC8qFg)
THE PLAYERS Championship takes centre stage in this episode as not only do we wrap up all the nuances and story-lines from the PGA Tournament left unfinished in 2020 due to the pandemic, but we welcome a guest with way more insight than most on the subject. Outgoing Tournament Director Ryan Hart joins us for a very in-depth interview on the 2021 PLAYERS. He shares what his team was feeling as they prepared for this year, the logistics of running one of the biggest events in pro golf with 20% of their fans and in a whole new era, and he recaps his time as tournament director and take fans inside the ropes on the operations side. It’s a wide-ranging and compelling look that golf fans rarely get to hear about and we think you’ll enjoy the candor of the Canadian who now moves on to take over operations for the 2024 Presidents Cup in Montreal. We take a look a glance around the tours for the weeks ahead, including a depleted field at The Honda Classic, some surprising names playing on the Korn Ferry Tour, and have a look at the first Symetra Tour event of the season. In the Tip of the Week we discuss the bend in the trail elbow, and in the Mail Bag we have a diverse group of questions from the listeners once again, including: how much of our own money would we gamble on hitting the 17th green at TPC Sawgrass Stadium, what’s the perfect halfway house food that’s likely not served now, opinions on Rory, Decade Golf, PGA TOUR coverage of poor shots by pros, and would we like to see the LPGA play at TPC Sawgrass Stadium course? Ryan Hart Twitter (https://twitter.com/RRJHart) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rrjhart/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/) Episode Music by The Honest Heart Collective Website (https://honestheart.co/) iTunes (https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-honest-heart-collective/986445445) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qgcVY8aup4vFHfp4uoZ2X) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/honestheartco/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/honestheartco)
Brad Fritsch is back. The Korn Ferry Tour winner and past PGA TOUR member last made a show appearance in May, 2019 and he returns to grace us with his thoughts on a wide range of topics. Never short on well though-out opinions, Fritsch digs in with us on topics like Bryson DeChambeau, distance in golf, the cancellation of the 2021 RBC Canadian Open, The Players Championship and who the TPC Sawgrass course favours, his playing plans for the season, and his recent experience attending a live NHL game in the Covid-era. As usual we draft up some picks for the week, assigns scores to some of the most notable current golf topics, and take on your questions, including ranking some large pizza chains (??). In the Tip of The Week we talk Ball Position and what it can impact in the golf swing. Brad Fritsch: Twitter (https://twitter.com/BradFritsch) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
With his 2021 season underway, Canada’s Taylor Pendrith returns to the show to give our listeners an update on his life, on and off the tour. We discuss his recent appearance at the Puerto Rico Open and other opportunities he will have on the PGA TOUR this year. At the same time he lays out his goals and focus on the Korn Ferry Tour this season, takes us inside his bag to see what equipment he is using and testing, explains what strange snack his caddy, Mitch, has slipped into the bag, discusses the surge of Mike Weir on the PGA TOUR Champions, and, of course, shares some Maple Leafs talk. We also chat about the role of sponsors in the development of young golf pros and what house-warming parties for golf pros have in common for golf pros and everyone else. (Hint: some assembly required) We introduce you to our new producer, Brendan Kennedy, an emerging golfer and sound engineer for a Juno Award-winning band. Plenty of Collin Morikawa talk as we debate his career ceiling, as well as The Week That Was with our Birdies, Bogeys, Pars, and Honorable Mentions. The Mail Bag is bursting with listener questions about Patrick Reed equipment deals, favourite golf course meals, putting instruction books, golf pros and their relationship with social media, wing sauces, and club pro purchasing dilemmas. Taylor Pendrith Twitter (https://twitter.com/taylorpendrith?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pendy31/?hl=en) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
A great example this week of working on a script for a show then having it go sideways. We give our initial reaction to the Tiger Woods car crash news just hours after the story broke. Joining us for a feature interview is the Director of Product Design for PING Golf, Ryan Stokke, who takes us through the entire G425 product line. That includes insight on a new club being added to the bag for Canada’s Corey Conners. We give our Pars, Birdies, and Bogeys for the past week in golf with plenty of talk about Riviera, Max Homa, Madelene Sagstrom, possible changes in Amateur Status rules, and some thoughts on Tony Finau and the fans being allowed to attend at the upcoming PGA Championship. For fun we lean on our past retail golf experience to come up with some stereotypical golf shoppers; you’ll recognize all of them and we admit to being some of them as well. The Mail Bag is full, again with at least one coffee question. We also address low cost irons, which pro golfer we would invite to dinner with our family, and some questions on both Bryson Dechambeau and Annika Sorenstam. In the tip of the week we address an element that will provide more consistency for your practice putting. Ryan Stokke Twitter (https://twitter.com/RyanStokke) PING G425 Website (https://pingg425.com/) Episode production by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The future of golf is in the spotlight this week with the unique perspective of an architect who has played the game at a high level, seen and worked on some of the best courses in the game, and strives to make the game accessible and attractive to all. Canadian Christine Fraser joins us with her thoughtful look at golf, what it has meant for her, and the potential it holds. It's a conversation we think you'll enjoy. We celebrate the 25th anniversary of Happy Gilmore with a trivia game, gives out pars, birdies, and bogies for the week that was, chat a little about Riviera G&CC, and take on an extra full Mail Bag. If you want to know our go-to coffee orders, a listener asks, and we trundle through questions on preferred golf shoe brands, some favourite courses in Canada's National Capital, alignment aids on putters, how many clubs a beginning golfer needs, and what we love more - par 3s, 4s, or 5s? Christine Fraser Twitter (https://twitter.com/cfgolfdesign) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/christinefraserdesign/) Website (https://www.christinefraserdesign.com/) Episode production this week by Brendan Kennedy LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendankennedyfoh/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/brendankennedy_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
After only a brief stop on the show in Episode 100, our celebration episode, PGA of Canada Professional Brad Lawrence is back for a full interview. The Associate Professional at the highly-regarded Hamilton Golf & Country Club, the site of Rory McIlroy's RBC Canadian Open win in 2019, Brad shares his insight on junior golf development and much more. Outside of the interview we explore the decision by the PGA of America to allow rangefinders, the return of Annika Sorenstam to the LPGA, and the stories from the men's tournaments in Phoenix and Saudi Arabia where Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson prevailed. The Mail Bag sees us answer questions about the possibility of rangefinders on the PGA TOUR, is it possible to make a good golf movie, what are the youthful golf brands, the pros and cons of hitting golf balls off of turf versus mats, and would TPC Scottsdale be suited for a 2-player team event. We take a quick look at the early part of the backswing in the Tip of the Week. Brad Lawrence Twitter (https://twitter.com/blawrence_pga) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blawrence_pga/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Many, many people have contributed to the Flagstick.com TeeTalk Podcast in the first two years of production so we decided to celebrate our 100th episode with a selection of them. It's the most eclectic show ever with guests that include parents, adminstators of the golf, LPGA and PGA TOUR caddies, media members, top amateurs, plus teaching and playing professionals. We take on the news of the day, and catch up with all our guests in locations ranging from the Waste Management Phoenix Open to the Jones Cup Invitational. You'll hear thoughts and discussions on: the Rules of Golf (yes, Reed talk), the status of World Long Driving Championships and the RBC Canadian Open, an insiders look at the first LPGA Tour event of the season, the feel this week in Phoenix for the PGA TOUR, updates on the 2021 Flagstick Open, where Team Canada member are playing this week, the playing status of a former Big Break winner, and insightful thoughts on the game and the year ahead from award-winning PGA of Canada Professionals. Settle in, it's a lengthy show, but a whole lot of fun as we welcome guest after guest. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's a big week with all the major professional golf tours back in action so there is plenty to cover, including the LPGA Tour, PGA Tour, PGA TOUR Champions, and European Tours. Dramatic play by Jessica Korda, some less than stellar television broadcasts, and the continued ascencion of players like Si Woo Kim and Tyrell Hatton draw our attention and fuel our discussions. With it being PGA Show week (virtual) we also lay out some of the latest product introductions and give our thoughts on their prospects. With a clubhead and ball speed currently being a huge discussion point on professional tours and, increasingly with amateurs, we welcome PGA of Canada Teaching Professional Ryan Robillard as the feature guest. Ryan also represents SuperSpeed training aids in Canada and he breaks down what that system is all about and how it can benefit golfers. In the Mail Bag we answer questions about what type of hole we perefer to see used for a tournament playoff, locations for affordable golf trips in Ontario, the fate of consumer golf shows, the inability of Tony Finau to close out wins, and buying iron sets as collector items. The tip of the week sees us chatting about getting to know your club yardages. Ryan Robillard Twitter (https://twitter.com/RobillardGolf) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ryanrobillardgolf/?hl=en) SuperSpeed Golf Twitter (https://twitter.com/SuperSpeedGolf) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Things are a little less turbulent in golf this week but there is plenty to talk about with the return of the LPGA, PGA TOUR Champions, and European Tour, along with continued play from the PGA TOUR. We jump into more remnants of the Justin Thomas fallout, and ponder how Kevin Na has gone from fan heel to hero, as he earns his 5th PGA TOUR win. Stefan challenges Scott to recall PGA TOUR winners from 2020 (you can likely smell the smoke from his churning brain), and the lads give parting thoughts of the final part of the HBO Tiger Woods documentary. For the feature interview we welcome Tomo Bystedt, the Director of Product Creation for Metalwoods at TaylorMade Golf to detail their work on the SIM2 line-up. That includes inside details about working with the top players in the game. In the Mail Bag we answer questions on celebrities playing golf, 2021 golf technology we are anticipating, the virtual PGA Show, how many times we think Brooke Henderson will win this year, and whether we’d rather play alone or with a random person. Tomo Bystedt Twitter (https://twitter.com/bystedt) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bystedt/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It’s a tale of the two sides of golf on this week’s TeeTalk podcast. Canada’s Jaclyn Lee, one of the most talented young players on the LPGA Tour, joins us for the feature interview. She shares her origin story in golf, the dedication it took to advance to be a part of Team Canada and earn a scholarship to Ohio State University, the decision to turn pro early, and then the roadblocks she has faced to start her pro career. Through it all she has tackled it with as much positivity as possible and we think you will enjoy her story. On the flip-side there were a few mis-steps in the game this week as we take on the impact of the homophobic slur uttered by Justin Thomas at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, the reaction to two of golf’s iconic players receiving a U.S. Presidential honour a day after historic events at the U.S. Capitol Building, and the PGA of America’s adjustment in their Championship schedule. We do break down the Sentry Tournament of Champions, look ahead at the Sony Open in Hawaii, and glance past the HBO documentary on Tiger Woods. In the MailBag we take on questions about uncommon golf betting games, driver fitting without launch monitors, and even get asked to make some golf honeymoon suggestions. Jaclyn Lee Twitter (https://twitter.com/JaclynLee57/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jaclynlee57/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Year three of the Flagstick.com TeeTalk Podcast is officially underway with Episode 96. Scott and Stef catch up on happenings over the break, including the LPGA announcement of an enhanced schedule for 2021, endorsement changes for PGA TOUR players like Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood, and Patrick Reed, and the shifting situation for Golf Channel. Joining us this week on the show for the feature interview in comedian, actor, and game show host, Gerry Dee. Gerry is a passionate golfer, active golf dad, and a huge supporter of the spot. Well known for his eight-year run of the Mr. D show, the host of Family Feud Canada shares his golf origin story, tells what the game means to his family, and reveals what he feels is his best golf story – involving a bet with NBA icon Michael Jordan. In the Mail Bag we discuss the Lisa Cornwell claims about poor treatment for her and other women at The Golf Channel, opine on which Canadian we think we win first on a major golf tour in 2021, delve into Stefan’s willingness to play temp greens, explore the benefits of a new shaft over a new driver, and give our opinions on which piece of equipment is the most difficult for a pro to adapt to. We clean in all up with a Tip of the Week about implementing a plan to get better at golf in 2021. Gerry Dee Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gerrydee/?hl=en) Twitter (https://twitter.com/gerrydee) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It’s time to wrap up the year with the 49th TeeTalk podcast of 2020. We wrap up the pro season with analysis of the DP World Tour Championship and what the Race To Dubai win means for Lee Westwood, give our takes on the United States Women’s Open and preview the CME Group Tour Championship. We discuss some players making equipment changes for 2021, including Tommy Fleetwood and Jon Rahm, and how it may affect them. Taking it down memory lane, we each share our memorable moments of the year including our favourite guests and conversations, stories of the year, players, courses we played, and pro golf tournaments. For fun we pick out Christmas gifts for some of the best golfers in the game. What would you buy for DJ, Brooks, Rory, Bryson, or Tiger? In the MailBag we talk Flagstick-run tournaments for 2021, who will be a breakout player next year, what the future holds for touching pins, the immediate future for the RBC Canadian Open, and what we’re excited to see in golf next season. Thank you to all our guest and listeners for the 2020 season. We look forward to providing more entertaining and informative shows for you in 2021. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We get you ready for the off-season this week with an entire show dedicated to training all aspects of your golf game indoors. Casey Ward, the award-winning Head Teaching Professional at the Credit Valley Golf & Country Club in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is the guest for the entire episode. Ward helps us break down all aspects of what you need to do to get better in the off-season, covering topics from facilities and set-ups, to your physical well-being, speed training positives and negatives, skills, short game, and even things you can do to improve that are not even technique related. Casey also handles all the Mail Bag questions including deep ones on the role of lateral movement in the golf swing, how to improve hip mobility, trying to gain clubhead speed with a lack of flexibility, favourite reading material, and short game drills without a real golf ball. There is plenty of great advice, whether you are a beginner, average players, or an advanced golfer. Casey Ward Twitter (https://twitter.com/caseywardgolf?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caseywardgolf/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We dedicate this episode to the unheralded teammates that help pro golfers find sucess. We share many caddy stories on this episode, from ones submitted via our social media channels, to audio clips from pro caddies who have been part of wins on the PGA and the LPGA Tour. Joining us for a lengthy feature interview is Scott Martin. The Montreal native spent 23 years caddying, mostly on the PGA TOUR but starting on the Canadian Tour and finishing on the PGA TOUR Champions. He shares the high and lows of looping and the emotional curve balls along the way. From being deep in debt, to winning, to confrontations with players who disrespected him. And he tells us why the life hooked him in even when many would call it quits. It's honest, entertaining, and a deep inside look at the career few endure for so long. Birdie vs Bogey is chock full of caddy questions and, as always, your MailBag questions make us put on our thinking caps as we formulate opinions on the matters you care about. Past Caddy Episode Links Episode 1: Ryan Desveaux (Ryann O'Toole) (https://teetalk.fireside.fm/1) Episode 14: Peters, Blasko, Desveaux (https://teetalk.fireside.fm/14) Episode 22: Nate Blasko (Hannah Green) (https://teetalk.fireside.fm/22) Episode 25: Kyle Peters (IOpen Championship) (https://teetalk.fireside.fm/25) Episode 27: Aaron Crawford (Martin Trainer) (https://teetalk.fireside.fm/27) Episode 32: Nate Blasko (Hannah Green) (https://teetalk.fireside.fm/32) Episode 51: Kyle Peters (Corey Conners) (https://teetalk.fireside.fm/51) Episode 56: Ryan Desveaux (Mel Reid) (https://teetalk.fireside.fm/56) Episode 61: Corey Conners & Kyle Peters (https://teetalk.fireside.fm/61) Episode 76: Aaron Crawford (Marton Trainer) (https://teetalk.fireside.fm/76) Episode 87: Mel Reid & Ryan Desveaux (https://teetalk.fireside.fm/87) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
One of the most anticipated events on the golf calendar, the Masters, is over and we take the time to examine every angle of a record-breaking week. The fine play by winner Dustin Johnson, the surprises, the poor play, the Canadian angle, we cover it all and examine why this Masters was different but was still compelling to watch. Birdie vs Bogey brings up even more Masters topics and check up on how our draft picks fared at Augusta National. Enhancing our look at the week is a feature interview with Australian journalist and broadcaster Luke Elvy. As the commentator for the 15th and 16th holes of The Masters says, he gives us ten years of perspective in thirty minutes. It’s worth a listen and will have you ready for the next Masters in just five months. Luke Elvy Twitter (https://twitter.com/Luke_Elvy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lukeelvy13/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's all Masters, all the time as we connect with Bob Weeks of TSN in Augusta, Georgia to help us preview the season's final men's major championship. Bob shares thoughts from 25 years of covering the event, and who are the players to keep an eye on, including the Canadians. We talk about how this Masters is different, his perspective on the golf course as someone who has played it, and his thoughts on how Mike Weir will play this week. We also discuss his reverence for Canadian military veterans and the importance of continuing to honour them with this podcast being released on Rememberance Day. The Mail bag is full of Masters Trivia; we talk about the prospect of a single ball to be used by all players, and discuss what you would give up to play Augusta National Golf Club. We do a Masters snake draft for a bottle of wine and honour Alex Trebek with Jeopardy style golf trivia, Stefan tries to guess first place money at The Masters through the years, and we tidy up your flop shot in the Tip of The Week. Bob Weeks Twitter (https://twitter.com/BobWeeksTSN) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bobweekstsn/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We're like kids before Christmas with The Masters on the horizon next week, questions on it dominate our Mail Bag on this show. We wrap up the surprising win by Brian Gay at the Bermuda Championship, preview the Houston Open at heavily renovated Memorial Park golf course, choose our favourite chocolate bars, and share some all-time mini-tour player stories. On that theme, Mark Silvers, winner of the Golf Channel's Big Break Greenbrier joins to tell us a few stories of his own. They include a lost set of clubs that propelled him to a Mackenzie Tour win and a spot on the Korn Ferry Tour, his time in Canada, what he likes to do away from the course, his time on the The Big Break and how it was filmed, and his personal feelings on The Masters as a guy from Georgia. Having played the Augusta National Golf Club two times he tells us how that experience was being there as the guest of former Chairman Hootie Johnson. The Tip of the Week is all about wedge play. Mark Silvers Twitter (https://twitter.com/marksilvers3?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/marksilvers3/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We inch a little closer to The Masters and have some details on the 2020 event, including the fate of the Par 3 tournament. We also begin to look at the state of the game for some players like Mickelson and Woods coming off lacklustre performances at the ZOZO Championship. We wrap up that event, take a cursory look at the Bermuda Championship, ponder whether new mother Michelle Wie West will play the U.S. Women's Open in December, and throw around what the merger between Callaway and TopGolf means. Golf course architect Neil Haworth, who is normally at the WGC-HSBC in China this week on a course he designed in Shanghai, is our feature interview. He lends us insight on developing golf courses in the Asian and International markets, building courses for top professionals and amateurs, and what he sees as the future for golf facilities. He also tells us the story behind building the longest golf course in the world. Birdie vs Bogey carries on with topics like indoor hitting nets, ready golf, the Masters patron-only online shop, direct-to-consumer golf brands, and early golf course closures. In the Mail Bag we answer questions about the optimal number of par fives on a golf course, whether a past champion will win at The Masters, phone check etiquette on the course, and skills we'd like to add to our own games from pro golfers. In the Tip of The Week we chat about gaining yardage over the off-season. Website - Nelson/Haworth (https://www.nelsonhaworth.com/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's a deeeeppp show this week with plenty to talk about starting with the latest on Phil Mickelson finding success on the Champions Tour and Jason Kokrak finally hoisting a trophy on the PGA TOUR at Shadow Creek. We preview the ZOZO Championship, take an early look at betting odds for the Masters, and bring you news on the 2020 Hero World Challenge. In the feature interview long-time industry professional Gawain Robertson joins us. The co-founder of ACCRA Golf and now the Director of Aftermarket Sales for TRUE Sports (True Temper, Project X, Aerotech, and ACCRA) tells us his origin story, shares fitting stories from working with tour pros like Gary Woodland and others, and provides insight on the turmoil of the golf business in 2020. Gawain also sits in for the Birdie vs Bogey segment to drop his opinions on topics like Tyrell Hatton club tosses, spectators at the Houston Open, buying equipment based solely on YouTube videos, and whether hitting the golf ball a long way is a skill. We debut "Correct Opinions", have a tip of the week that will help you deal with Fall weather, and the Mail Bag is bursting. We answer questions about driver upgrades,the best money we have spent in golf, rain wear, the influence of golf pros on golf club purchases, and whether hitting the golf ball further will slow up play. Gawain Robertson Twitter (https://twitter.com/gawainrobertson?lang=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
One of the LPGA Tour’s most recent and popular winners, Mel Reid, joins us on the show along with her caddy Ryan Desveaux. There are a lot of laughs to be had as we explore what it means to finally win on the LPGA Tour, the long road to get there, and all the elements that set up the possibility. The pair are as honest as it comes about what this victory meant to them, how they celebrated, and their observations on how their friends and family reacted. We chat about equality in the game of golf, overcoming challenges, and they take part in a game about odd names for hockey and soccer (football) teams and clubs. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It’s draft week for the National Hockey League so we thought we would take a related detour on this week’s show. Chris Cook, current Head Equipment Manager for the Ontario Hockey League’s Kingston Frontenacs joins as as the feature the guest. An avid golfer, “Cookie” as he is known shares insight from his golf travels while working hockey equipment roles for the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, Hockey Canada, and in the OHL. We wrap up the wins by Sergio Garcia and Mel Reid on the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour, respectively, and preview the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. We play a little “Who Wins” where we match up LPGA and PGA Tour players and decide who would take down the match, and address your short game in the tip of the week. The Mail Bag is full of great questions about Indoor Simulators, fake Azaleas at the upcoming Masters, pro win celebratory beverages, JT vs Rory at The Masters, and music selections for the golf course. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Hot dogs, coloured golf balls, and mini-tour players. Yep, we hit all the corners of golf in this episode of TeeTalk. Joining us on the show is Ryan French, the operator of the Monday Q Info Twitter account that has become wildly popular. He shares some of what has happened to him since he was first on the show over a year ago, the player stories that have caught his attention of late, and who we should all be looking out for as an upcoming player. He also helps us answer this week's Mail Bag questions on everything from the return of metal spikes to the possible ascension of Bryson DeChambeau to World #1 in in 2021. We wrap up the pro tours, discuss the return of fans to the PGA TOUR, give our thoughts on food at the turn, and talk about non-golfer friendly designs at golf courses. We bring you up to date on a lawsuit against Tony Finau, and based on the latest auction for Tiger Woods' back-up putter, we figure out what clubs we would be willing to buy for a huge price. We also give you some ideas on how you can get better at golf in this off-season. Ryan French - Monday Q Info Twitter (https://twitter.com/acaseofthegolf1?lang=en) Website (http://www.mondayq.com/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
A lot to dig into this week as we wrap-up the U.S. Open at Winged Foot and the notable victory by Bryson DeChambeau. We process the impact of his win, if it changes the game, the prospects of Matt Wolff, and dig through our picks, surprises, and disappointments for the week. Joining us for the feature interview is Conrad Shindler, a winner on the Korn Ferry Tour and former PGA Winner. Conrad, a Dallas resident, wanders through many topics with us, from his take-aways from the U.S. Open, his deep love of the Dallas Stars, his time spent on the Mackenzie Tour in Canada, and the interesting way he spent his time during the Covid-19 lockdown. It's a fun interview and I think you'll enjoying getting to know him. Birdie vs Bogey returns (U.S. Open edition) and in the MailBag we talk dual drivers, drinks at the turn, will Bryson win one of the next two Masters, and will Matt Wolf ever win a major. In the Tip of The Week we talk about the effort it takes to make a meaningful change in the golf swing. Conrad Shindler Twitter (https://twitter.com/CShindlerGolf) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cshindlergolf/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We're looking back and looking ahead to major championships this week as we record in between the ANA Inspiration and 120th United States Open Championship. We wrap up the LPGA major with some thoughts on the highs and lows of the ending and the victory of Mirim Lee. The U.S. Open takes up a huge portion of the show. After we reflect on the 2020-21 season-opening Safeway Open we lay out what we might see at Winged Foot, including who will play well, what scoring might be like, and we do a snake draft to pick our top finishers. Joining us for a very deep feature interview is Rick Young, a veteran Canadian golf journalist who has covered the game for the last 37 years. He takes us inside his speciality - equipment and business, to give us a snapshot of the game of golf in this remarkable year and where he thinks things are headed. We also get his thoughts on the U.S. Open. In the Mail Bag we handle questions about used drivers to look for, good and bad equipment surprises of 2020, the best golf souvenirs, what would be the best single club to use for a round of golf, and our thoughts on cavity back wedges. Rick Young Twitter (https://twitter.com/youngergolf) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The 2019/2020 PGA TOUR season wraps up and we have a look at the concluding Tour Championship, discuss the continuing fine play of Dustin Johnson, and speculate about what lies ahead for him with two majors yet to be played this Fall. We chat about the ANA Inspiration and the oppressive heat expected for the LPGA Major; how it will affect the players and caddies, and whether the cart option for the caddies is enough of an adjustment. We discuss the Rookie of The Year and Player of The Year races on the PGA TOUR, the final driving distance average for Bryson Dechambeau, and the latest drivers from Titleist. Joining us in the feature interview is an upcoming Canadian golf talent, Kaleb Gorbahn, who recently won the Vancouver Open. He shares what his path to pro golf has looked like, how he has not let being from a small town hamper his outlook on his dreams, and also how he has worked to deal with depression and his mental health in an effort to become the best athlete he can be. It's a very honest discussion with a lot that others can learn from. In the Mail Bag we share how to find a good golf club fitter, the best courses on PGA TOUR 2K21, wood vs plastic tees, ugly golf clubs, playing golf with more than four players, and the difficulty of the "play through". Kaleb Gorbahn Twitter (https://twitter.com/kgorbahn?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kgorbahn/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Golf equipment geeks will love this episode as Ian Fraser Golf, Master Club Fitter and a leading golf equipment authority joins us in the feature interview. Ian shares his thoughts on equipment, fitting, the tools and advancements in the business, as well as the origins and success of the YouTube channel for the Toronto-based operation he founded Tour Experience Golf. We break down the week that was including the BMW Championship , and look ahead to the PGA TOUR Championship. We also answer a number of weather and equipment related questions in the Mail Bag, and discuss friction and fliers in the Tip of The Week. Tour Experience Golf YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TXGTourExperienceGolf/featured) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theofficialtxg/?hl=en) Ian Fraser Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ianfrasergolf/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The AIG Women's British Open is front and centre for the show this week as we discuss the remarkable victory at Royal Troon by Sophia Popov. Dustin Johnson also gets our attention for his -30 performance at TPC Boston and we try to figure out if it was boring or tremendous. While Dustin's play looked like a video game, we brought in actual video game people for this week's feature interview. Joining us for unprecedented insight into the new PGA TOUR 2K21 game that has everyone's attention is John McCarthy of HB Studios, the Canadian developer based in Nova Scotia. As the Senior Audio Engineer, John shares some cool details from behind the scenes. Along for the show is CBS Sports broadcaster Luke Elvy. The Aussie, who is a veteran of twelve Masters tournaments and dozens of majors, lends his voice to the game as a commentator and shares what he and booth partner Rich Beem added to the game. We play a "who said it" quote game, and in the mail bag take on questions about the life span of golf shoes, if Dustin Johnson cares more about wins or money, when we think the no-fan policy will end in pro golf, and who do we think among the the current crop of women and men pros would still excel with golf equipment from 100 years ago. PGA TOUR 2K21 Website (https://pgatour.2k.com/) HB Studios Twitter (https://twitter.com/hb_studios?lang=en) John McCarthy Twitter (https://twitter.com/Mstr_John) Luke Elvy Twitter (https://twitter.com/Luke_Elvy) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The recent announcement that the Presidents Cup would return to Royal Montreal Golf Club in 2024 was a momentous one for golf in Canada. Few understand that better than Winnipeg's Ryan Hart. Named as the Executive Director, Hart returns to the TeeTalk podcast to provide exclusive insight on how he got involved, what he is learning from the 2007 event in Quebec, and how he will look to make the 2024 occasion a showcase of Canadian and International culture and geography. Hart also dishes on how he will also stay involved with The Players Championship, and takes you inside of The Match II for some behind the scenes observations of some of the planet's top athletes. We have plenty of more fun in the balance of the show with a AIG Women's Open Draft and a new guessing game where Stef and Scott test each other's ability to name past tour players based on their resumes and what they are up to today. As always we answer listener questions in the Mail Bag and provide a Tip of the Week. This week we talk about facing pressure in golf tournaments. Ryan Hart Twitter (https://twitter.com/rrjhart) Presidents Cup Website (https://www.presidentscup.com/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Canada's Taylor Pendrith returns to the show on the back of of a magnificent run of play on the Korn Ferry Tour where he occupies a top 5 spot on their Money List. The Mackenzie Tour winner from Richmond Hill, Ontario takes us inside his run of four consecutive top 3 finishes, the Covid-19 Tour bubble, and his thoughts on the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot that he has qualified for. We also discuss the golf course this week at the Albertsons Boise Open, and how he will use his extra season on the Korn Ferry Tour to prepare for an ascension to the PGA TOUR. We wrap up the thrilling PGA Championship, examine the collapse of Lydia Ko at the Marathon Classic, preview the Flagstick Open Amateur Championship, and reveal the latest equipment introductions from four golf companies. For fun we make up some new Rules of Golf to spice up the game and decide what the working fate would be for some pros if they were not playing golf. The Tip of the Week has us discussing posture, and the Mail Bag has us talking about what attracts us to a golf course, what we think the future holds for Collin Morikawa, how long you should warm-up for a tournament round, how to get on private golf clubs, and whether a golf simulator if a good investment. Taylor Pendrith Twitter (https://twitter.com/taylorpendrith?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pendy31/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's been the busiest week in pro golf in many, many months so we take the time to break down everything from the multiple PGA TOUR events, to the return of the LPGA, the debut of Jim Furyk on the PGA TOUR Champions, and the continued hot play of Taylor Pendrith. Men's major championship golf has returned and the PGA Championship is a big focus of this episode. We preview the course, the field, some of the feature pairings, and do a mock draft of players with a little something on the line. In the Mail Bag we answer questions about the differences between hybrids and utility irons, the most talented PGA TOUR players yet to win, gaining yardage through shaft changes, practice time on the tour, and if the PGA Championship should return to match play. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The team is back together as Stefan returns and he and Scott welcome back Canadian Aaron Crawford. Crawford, of Calgary, Alberta recently Monday qualified and played in his first PGA TOUR, the 3M Open. What makes it more remarkable was that he has spent the last number of weeks working as a caddy for PGA TOUR winner Martin Trainer. Crawford explains the feel of playing the event alongside his father as his caddy, what his playing season looks like ahead with the upcoming Canada Life Series, and how the interaction with his looping boss went during the week. We wrap up the 3M Open, chat about the return of the LPGA after 166 days, the debut of Mike Weir, Jim Furyk & K.J. Choi on the PGA TOUR Champions, and see who got a TeeTalk Podcast bump to win the Colorado Open and $100K. Brooks Koepka gets some of out attention as he gets set to defend a WGC title in Memphis but is unlikely to make the FedEx Cup playoffs. The Mail Bag brings questions on wedges from Costco, the uniformity of PGA TOUR conditions, will playing blades make you a better player, and how to prompt slow players to move a little faster. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's a slightly shorter show this week as Scott is the solo host with Stefan on vacation. He handles the mail bag including questions on new wedge performance, simulating competition in practice, and some thoughts on pros and temper tantrums. The core of the show is a feature interview with PGA of Canada professional Ralph Bauer, a full-time PGA TOUR Coach. He shares what it is like to be out on tour, what working with pros looks like compared to amateurs, how he approaches coaching golf, comments on the state of golf in Canada, and also gives some insight on ways to acquire and retain new golfers. The tip of the week outlines ways to be better at chipping by having more control over where you land the golf ball. Ralph Bauer Twitter (https://twitter.com/cdngolfcoach) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ralphbauergolf/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We finally bring you a guest we have wanted on the show for awhile. Samantha Marks of Golf Channel joins us to explore some topics that only a female journalist, accomplished golfer, and active user of social media can address properly. Her insight will be eye opening for some as she relates how she navigates many aspects of a world that is not always welcoming to some, for no good reason. The former University of Arkansas golfer covers a lot of ground from breaking into media, how she deals with detractors on social media, and how she chooses to pave her own way in life with no apologies. It's a fun conversation. Before Stefan takes off on vacation we take a look back at the Workday Charity Open, banter about the plans to have no fans on the PGA TOUR through the Tour Championship, discuss the prospects of Collin Morikawa, and take a look at the Canadian men surging out on tour. We dig into the ridiculous world of Cameo; who are the golfers taking part, how much they are charging, and just how bad some of the greetings are. In the mail bag we talk island greens on golf courses, the merit of golf course rankings, Covid putting cup preferences, old pros we would have liked to see live, and if we prefer the PGA TOUR with or without fans. Samantha Marks Twitter (https://twitter.com/sammarksgc?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/samanthasmarks/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Hockey may be the key sport of his profession but for Sportsnet Host and Broadcaster Shawn McKenzie, golf is his obsession. The staple on our TV screens in Canada joins us to talk about how he got into the game, his thoughts on professional golf, personal golf highlights and he even dishes on the burgeoning skills on the links of his famous father, Bob McKenzie. We also talk a little hockey and what we might expect to see with the coverage of the game as the NHL looks to return. Stefan and Scott gives their impressions on the win and recent play by Bryson Dechambeau at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, preview the Workday Charity Open, and provide some updates on the LPGA and LET majors. We play The Guess Who? trivia game, banter about the ability of Dechambeau to win at Augusta National, talk best female golf pros few people are paying attention, have an unusual discussion about gloves, discuss the difference in how amateur and pros deal with rough, and provide some advice on the process of playing versus being focussed on score. Shawn McKenzie Twitter (https://twitter.com/ShawnMcKenzieSN) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shawnmckenzie89/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Another wild week in golf. Dustin Johnson gets his 21st victory on the PGA TOUR, the CP Women’s Open is postponed for 2020 and one of the hottest mini-tour players in golf joins us on the podcast. We discuss DJ’s Golf Hall of Fame potential, where the PGA TOUR stands in the COVID-19 pandemic situation, and if we think fans will actually be welcomed at The Memorial. Joining us fresh off the course at a Korn Ferry Tour qualifier is Mark Anguiano, a dominant player on smaller pro tours, and a 2018 winner on the Mackenzie Tour. He helps us dive into the current effects of the pandemic on aspiring pros and how some are even choosing to give up the pursuit. We discuss the implications of the CP Women’s Open being cancelled, preview the Rocket Mortgage Classic and take on putting consistency in the Tip of the Week. In the Mail Bag we talk pauses in the backswing, how you rank a great round on a par three course, who we’d choose to get up and down for our houses, and the validity of speed-based driver rankings. Mark Anguiano Twitter (https://twitter.com/markanguiano29?lang=en) Monday Q Info Twitter (https://twitter.com/acaseofthegolf1) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Week two of the PGA TOUR return finds us talking about efficient golf, including the win by Webb Simpson and runner-up finish by Abraham Ancer. Of course it was not the only story of the week as the PGA TOUR had their first on-site positive test for COVID-19 and Brooks Koepka takes on Nick Faldo over the role of television analysts. Chris Kirk wins on the Korn Ferry Tour on the heels of time away from golf to deal with alcohol dependency and depression. As a result we discuss the "human" factor of golf pros. We also chat about the decision to have no fans at the PGA Championship and the possibility that the Ryder Cup will be delayed. Fraser Mulholland, the Commissioner and President of the Vancouver Golf Tour, joins us in the feature interview. He shares the origins of the tour, its role in developing players on Canada's west coast, and the loyalty of the players, including those like Adam Hadwin, and Nick Taylor who recently played two events on the circuit while on hiatus from the PGA TOUR. We preview the Travelers Championship, play a fun game of "Would You Rather?" (golf edition) and dig into a packed Mail Bag. This week reader questions ranged in topics from best LPGA events to attend, will Webb Simpson have a Hall of Fame worthy career, the appropriate tees for juniors, and our worst personal swing thoughts. Vancouver Golf Tour Twitter (https://twitter.com/vangolftour?lang=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's an exciting episode with the return of the PGA TOUR at the Charles Schwab Challenge and we break it down - the good, the bad, and the indifferent. Who played well, whether Collin Morikawa and Rory Mcilroy have some serious work to do, and how the PGA TOUR handled an event in the midst of a pandemic. We share news on new events for the LPGA and PGA Tour, the fate of the Golf Canada Amateur events for the rest of 2020, and why a 2-time PGA TOUR winner is playing on the Vancouver Golf Tour. We take on the enigma that is Bryson DeChambeau and his strategy to blitz courses off the tee, and talk ratings for the return of the TOUR, both on broadcasts and with gamblers. In our feature interview we welcome Vancouver entrepreneur Joshua Haywood to lay out his story of developing a Canadian-based golf equipment brand from scratch. He delves into the origin, the challenges, the joys, and where he feels he can fit into the golf retail landscape. We preview the RBC Heritage as it returns to Hilton Head Island and who might play well there, and Scott tests Stefan on his knowledge of how much money certain prominent players won in their pro golf careers. In the Mail Bag we answer questions about out-of-the-way Scottish golf spots, how to get more out of your driver, how much practice is too much, and whether we think Nike made a mistake to get out for the golf equipment business. It's another packed episode and you won't want to miss a minute. Haywood Golf Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/haywoodgolf/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's a busy show as professional golf returns on the PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour. We break down the Charles Schwab Challenge from many angles with a look at official and non-official prop bets and what we expect from the week. We update you on a schedule changes for the LPGA TOUR and bring news of new events for female pros in the United Kingdom. The meat of the show is a heartfelt and insighful feature interview with Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum where we take a swing at many topics that concern golf in the country. We review what he has learned in three years on the job, the challenges and opportunties ahead for golf in Canada, and how they are working to be more inclusive and impactful. We also discuss the RBC Canadian Open, the prospects for the 2020 CP Women's Open happening, and explore the 125th anniversary of the organization. The Mail Bag is deep this week with questions on bunker play during the pandemic, becoming a PGA of Canada member, the worst feeling club of all time, where you should focus your lessons when you get started playing, when we expect Tiger Woods to return, and which LPGA players we'd like to see play an PGA TOUR events. This episode sponsored by adidas Canada and the all-new codechaos shoes. Golf Canada Twitter (https://twitter.com/golfcanada) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thegolfcanada/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The uncertainly of the world also extends to golf. First year touring pro and the former #1 amateur in Canada, Josh Whalen, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about it all. The Kent State graduate explains how achieving success in golf is not always a linear path whether that is setbacks with your game, health issues with people you love, or having your season halted by a pandemic. He also gives insight into his time with Team Canada, playing amateur golf around the world, and teeing it up at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open. Stefan and Scott discuss inclusiveness in golf, the latest news from the PGA TOUR, Mackenzie Tour, Symetra Tour, and Lorie Kane being inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. We introduce a new game with a golf version of Two Truths and a Lie, we talk about some equipment options and playing decisions, and discuss players who cheat at the game. We cap it all off with a putting tip. Josh Whalen Twitter (https://twitter.com/JWhalen8) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jwhalen_8/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Another one of our Canadian favourites, Michael Gligic (Stefan can pronounce it now), returns to the podcast this week for this third appearance. The PGA TOUR rookie gives us a look at what his preparation has been for his return to play, how his schedule is shaping up, and shares his perspective on how the PGA TOUR may look under new COVID-19 protocols. That includes his caddy and travel situation, and we speculate what winning may look like on the TOUR in the days ahead. He also shares what it was like to take part in a surprise 50th birthday call with Mike Weir. We break down The Match II with our thoughts on the good and bad of the match involving Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Payton Manning, and Tom Brady. We also choose four female athletes for a hypothetical Match III. The show also has us discussing the proposed return of the European Tour and what that may look like, the affects of Covid-19 on golf equipment companies, and we delve into the big opportunity for golf with many other sports still on the sidelines. We introduce the "If You Were Somebody Else" game - role playing different people in golf, talk about warm-up tips, what you need to do to really change your golf game, and flush out whether we think Phil Mickelson will ever win another major championship. Michael Gligic Twitter (https://twitter.com/MGligicGolf) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mgligicgolf/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
With some of the game’s top male players returning to golf this past week at the TaylorMade Driving For Relief Charity event, we have Tournament Director Ryan Hart on the podcast to give us the inside scoop. He shares how it came together, the issues that had to be resolved to make it happen, and things learned from it that could be used for other events moving forward. Hart’s main role with the PGA TOUR is the Tournament Director for their showcase event, The Players Championship. He gives us his perspective from the tournament this year as the event came to a sudden halt, the epic level of logistics to make the championship happen, and how they are working to make one of the biggest events in golf better each season. Outside the interview there is plenty to talk about as golf courses in Canada open up under new Covid-19 restrictions. We got out to play and lay out our impression of golf in a new way. We also discuss recent decisions by the USGA to run only four championships in 2020, with no qualifiers, our impressions of the Driving for Relief Match, and have a preview of The Match II – Champions For Charity with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady, and Payton Manning. This episode is presented by TaylorMade and the new TP5/TP5X PIX Golf Ball. Ryan Hart Twitter (https://twitter.com/RRJHart) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rrjhart/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's a huge show for Episode #65 as we are joined by the man who completed the Grand Slam of golf majors in 1965, Gary Player. The 9-time major champion (he also won 9 more on the Champions Tour) joins us from self-isolation near Philadelphia to dig into a wide range of topics, both golf and non-golf. As he is always keen to do, he provides commentary on world issues of the day. We also get his thoughts on Canada, the 2007 Presidents Cup in Montreal and the choice of Mike Weir to take on Tiger Woods in singles, the choking factor in golf, the faults he sees in Jordan Spieth's golf game, how he's been like a teenager during self-isolation, what he expects when the PGA TOUR comes back, the charitable impact of golf, and the Masters being moved to the Fall. In the balance of the show we preview some of the bets available for the TaylorMade Driving For Relief skins game coming up this weekend, the return of the Korean LPGA Tour, how bad would we play with persimmon woods, and the "controversy" of Vijay Singh playing on the Korn Ferry Tour. Scott challenges Stefan with some trivia based on the 2010 PGA TOUR Media guide, we talk about the backswing in the Tip of the Week, and the MailBag brings us questions about when we first broke 80, how many times we think Mike Weir will win on the Champions Tour, what we have learned from golf, and what we think of Costco's new entry in the putter market. Gary Player Twitter (https://twitter.com/garyplayer) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
One of Canada's most-respected sports journalists joins us this week on TeeTalk. Chris Stevenson has covered hockey and golf for many decades and his depth of knowledge and wide perspective is apparent in our chat. We dip into the prospects of major sports and what the coverage may look like post-pandemic, touch on his many years covering the NHL, get his favourite memories from covering Brooke Henderson on the LPGA TOUR, and tap into his knowledge as the host of the Ottawa Craft Beer Insider. In this epsiode sponsored by TaylorMade, we update you on golf opening up around North America, the upcoming PGA Driving Relief Skins Game at Seminole, and the latest schedule announcement for the Korn Ferry Tour. We take on the FootJoy Bracket contest and each choose our favourite four FootJoy shoes of all-time, and examine the Netflix Documentary Epsiode of "Losers" that tells the story of Jean Van De Velde at the 1999 Open Championship. In the MailBag we answer questions about using the same golf balls when you practice and play, restoring older irons, the roots of the Canadian Amateur, our favourite golfers from Australia, and which PGA TOUR player may struggle if they had to carry their own staff bag. In the Tip of the Week we discuss the important on intent and concepts in the learning process. This this episode brought to you by TaylorMade and the all-new SIM Max and SIM Max OS irons. Chris Stevenson Twitter (https://twitter.com/CJ_Stevenson) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stevensonmedia/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We jump in for talk about pro golf in Canada this week as newly-appointed Executive Director of the Mackenzie - PGA TOUR, Scott Pritchard, is our featured guest. We relayed some thoughts on the suspension of pro golf, the evolution of their circuit, what their plans are for 2020, and beyond. It's great insight on the TOUR from one of the best sources possible. Outside of the interview we discuss course re-openings around Canada and the new conditions of play, speculate about a "Last Dance" type of documentary for golf, and agree to disagree about world class players playing mini-tours while their main circuits are shut down. We each choose and discuss our favourite PING irons of all time, ponder Nick Faldo's proposal to make golf better by having smaller drivers and eliminating tees, and take a look at the adjusted schedule for the LPGA TOUR and new Olympic Golf qualifying parameters. In the MailBag we answer questions about local/regional golf tournaments, making a record number of birdies but still shooting over par, playing golf in Manitoba, the most amount of money we've lost playing golf, and which LPGA TOUR player we'd like to play a round of golf with. Mackenzie TOUR - PGA TOUR Canada Twitter (https://twitter.com/PGATOURCanada) Scott Pritchard Twitter (https://twitter.com/scottypritchard) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We continue to bring you interviews with people who love the game of golf, and among them is well-known Canadian sports broadcaster James Duthie. Best known for his work in hockey, Duthie has been part of the TSN broadcast team at The Masters for many years and he shares some thoughts and stories about Augusta National Golf Club. That includes winning the media lottery to play the course, arriving way too early for his tee time, then facing the possibility of playing one of the greatest courses in the world with value-priced Top Flite Hot XL golf balls. Duthie recounts his start in golf in his hometown of Ottawa, which may have included sneaking on to the municipal golf course, and also gives us a preview of some stories included in his next "Insider" hockey book. Along with the feature interview we discuss the chances of the proposed PGA TOUR schedule happening, should Tim Finchem be in the World Golf Hall of Fame, and if playing a Ryder Cup with no spectators makes a difference. We break down a Shell's Wonderful World of Golf match between Jack Nicklaus and Sam Snead from 1963, choose our top 5 favourite putters of all time, and discuss the cancellation of the Canadian Open. The Mail Bag has us talking about waterproof golf bags, the biggest challenges of caddying at the pro level, design elements of a good par five hole, and, interestingly, our preferences for wing sauces. Yes, our listeners ask some fun questions. Conquer Covid 19 (https://www.conquercovid19.ca/) James Duthie Twitter (https://twitter.com/tsnjamesduthie) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tsnduthie/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We often have tour players or caddies on the show but in this episode we blend both worlds. 2019 Valero Texas Open winner Corey Conners AND his caddy Kyle Peters join us to talk taking time off, watching the rewind of the 2019 Masters and Valero Texas Open, what they'd serve at the Masters Champions dinner, video games, and what they miss about golf right now. They also help us answer this week's mail bag, including questions about odd golf partners, things they're particular about in golf, and who between Rory and Jordan will be the first to secure the career grand slam. Scott and Stefan break down the 2019 Masters final round, pick their top five TaylorMade irons of all-time, and discuss which pro golfers they believe benefit most from this extended break in play. Corey Conners Twitter (https://twitter.com/coreconn) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coreyconners/?hl=en) Kyle Peters Twitter (https://twitter.com/Kyle_pepperz) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kyle_pepperz/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's the Masters week, but not the Masters week (postponed, of course) but we serve up some Augusta National content anyways in this episode sponsored by TaylorMade and the new SIM Driver. We both sat down and watched the final round of the 1997 Masters and gave our own generational perspective on the historic victory by Tiger Woods. We get you updated on date changes for the men's major championships and detail howe some of they may look different going forward. Joining us for a feature interview is the General Manager of adidas Golf Canada, Lesley Hawkins, for an insightful chat about her golf origin story, busting through the glass ceiling in golf, the value of support and mentorship, and the move to more sustainable products with adidas and the entire golf industry. With major golf tours on a break we each pick out five players we are worry about now that they have a lot of time on their hands. How will they spend their time and what will they look like when they return? Or will they return? Lesley Hawkins Twitter (https://twitter.com/lesleyshawkins?lang=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
One of the most exuberant and compelling junior golf coaches in the business, Doug Lawrie, join us on the show. Lawrie, who is based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, explains his road to golf and the many influences that impacted how he became the coach he is today. We talk about the road map to getting better for all golfers, have him answer some junior related mail bag questions, and even dig into some comparisons between NBA players and golfers when it comes to positive skill sets. We have a little fun by reviewing the 1975 Masters. Scott and Stefan went back and watched the final round broadcast and compared notes on what stood out for them from the championship that year. On the back end of the show we freewheel and each make fantasy team picks for the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Stefan takes the captaincy for Team USA and Scott handles the European squad, laying out the twelve players they would each choose for their teams if there were no restrictions in place. In the Mail Bag we talk private versus group lessons for juniors, junior golf club buying mistakes, must-have golf accessories, carry bags, and the potential re-match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Doug Lawrie Twitter (https://twitter.com/FocusGolfGroup) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/focusgolfgroup/?hl=en) Website (http://focusgolfgroup.com/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We push through another week of isolation with a wide variety of golf talk including the latest tournament cancellation updates from the Olympics and the LPGA. University of Tennessee Men's Head Coach Brennan Webb joins us for a lengthy interview about the unusual end to the NCAA golf season and a perspective on his career. Webb tells us how he progressed from a junior golfer growing up in the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada to an NCAA golfer at East Tennessee, teaching golf, working his way from mini-tours to full-time status on the Korn Ferry Tour, progressing to caddying on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions, and then his move into coaching. He tells us how that comprehensive resume has helped him be a better coach at one of the top NCAA golf programs. On the back end of the podcast we delve into the final round broadcast of the 2003 Masters (which we went back and watched) and share all the things we noted as we looked back at the Mike Weir win. With so many challenges going around on social media, we take on one that spotlight our personal golf moments. The Mail Bag is a full one with questions on golf course styles, indoor putting mat options, why golfers mark their balls, the longest golf course, and some differences between certain golf shafts. The tip of the week provides some thoughts on golf fun that you can have inside your own house to keep your game sharp. Brennan Webb Twitter (https://twitter.com/CoachWebbUTVols) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's been a wild week since our last episode. With the Covid-19 pandemic underway we talk a quick look at its impact on the world of golf, for top tours, mini-tour players, caddies, and for every day golf courses. Our feature interview with Canada's Brittany Marchand dominates the episode. Currently playing the Symetra Tour but an LPGA member for the last couple years, the Canadian details her ups and down in the last few seasons, the adjustments she has made for 2020, and details how she works with and without a caddy. The North CarolinaC State graduate also details why STEM (Science , Technology, Engineering, and Math) education is so important to her and why she has become an advocate for it. During her interview, where we are also joined by LPGA caddy Ryan Desveaux to conduct the interview, Brittany allows us to delve back into her career/life for some fun stories including an oral history of her home in one at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, her movie "career" alongside Robin Williams, and the art of raking bunkers. With people spending a little more time inside we also share some book and video suggestions, talk about a few new products on the market, and offer up a putting tip that you can do inside or out. Brittany Marchand Twitter (https://twitter.com/britt_marchand?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/b_marchand/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's a busy week with The Players Championship underway so there is plenty to talk about related to one of the biggest non-majors on the PGA TOUR. LPGA caddy Ryan Desveaux (Mel Reid) joins us in-studio for the entire show to add a third voice with a unique insight. That includes how the COVID-19 Coronavirus has effected life on the LPGA TOUR so far for players and caddies alike. Related to the PGA TOUR we wrap up the Arnold Palmer Invitational, then dive deep in The Players with our picks, discuss the new PGA TOUR domestic broadcast rights deal, and talk about where the TOUR will go in the future with media coverage and growing purses. In Birdie vs Bogey we talk about Brooks Koepka's attitude of late, the value of tickets at the RBC Canadian Open, and the possibility of appearance money on the PGA TOUR. The Mail bag serves up questions on how golf can be more accessible, the highest score we've ever made, what will Dez do with the money from his first big win, how we rate the greatness of TPC Sawgrass, and what are our go-to meals at a golf course. Ryan Desveaux Twitter (https://twitter.com/ryandez11) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Sungjae Im's triumph at The Honda Classic grabs our attention this week as we break down his first PGA TOUR victory, the 2nd place finish by Canada's Mackenzie Hughes, and the appearance of another Canadian, Albin Choi, as a winning caddy. Golf fitness is in the spotlight this week as we welcome Mitch Sadowsky, the Fitness Director at the prestigious Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. Sadowsky, who works with a number of LPGA Tour and PGA TOUR players, like Ian Poulter, breaks down the key elements of getting the most from your body to benefit your golf swing, He also shares insight on the unique needs of tour pros when it comes to their schedules and tuning their body for the best performance. Other topics include: -Tiger Woods on the ballot for the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2021 -The Bay Hill Invitational and its importance on the tour -Paul Azinger's comments about Tommy Fleetwood and his "need" to win on the PGA TOUR -Details of the Flagstick Open Amateur Championship In Birdie vs Bogey we discuss hole in one celebrations, the latest Jordan Golf shoes, the music acts for the 2020 RBC Canadian Open, and Dustin Johnson taking a pass on the 2020 Olympics. The Mail Bag has us discussing online lessons, potential course records at the 2020 RBC Canadian Open, grip fitting, and how long should a player play as a pro before deciding to quit or keep going. Mitch Sadwosky Twitter (https://twitter.com/mitchsadowsky?lang=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Stefan returns from Mexico, leading to an extra helping of content this week. The boys discuss the implications in the play of Patrick Reed and Bryson Dechambeau at the WGC Mexico Championship and the life-changing play by Viktor Hovland at the Puerto Rico Open. We touch on separating a pro golfer's skill level from their character as a fan and our opinions on the potential of the Premier Golf League. In hypothetical talk, we take on what to do when you spot a pro golfer in a public and how we might react. PGA of Canada Professional Casey Ward joins us as the feature guest and shares her unique story of going from an academic to a golf pro. It includes a story about doing some work with UFC star Conor McGregor, growing up as the daughter of a golf course designer, and living out a dream as a player at the 2019 CP Women's Open at the Magna Golf Club. She also gives us some ideas on how golf can be more welcoming to new golfers, particularly women. In Birdie vs Bogey we take on golf course renovations that are eliminating bunkers, the major status of The Players and any implications, as well as the need to show more of the bad shots during golf broadcasts. Listeners weigh in with Mail Bag questions on stand-up putters, retro golf club tournaments for the pros, dark horse picks for The Masters, and the potential effects of the Coronavirus on golf in the Olympics. Casey Ward Twitter (https://twitter.com/caseywardgolf) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caseywardgolf/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Scott takes on the show alone this week with Stefan away in Mexico and welcomes Craig Loughry of Golf Ontario as the feature guest. Craig was a member of the committee that developed the new World Golf Handicap System and he explains some key points and nuances of the system and how it works. He also puts on his hat as the Tournament Director of the Ontario Open as gives some details on the event that is now an event on the Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada. Scott wraps up the past week in golf including a surprise performance by Mike Weir on the Korn Ferry Tour and looks ahead to key events. The Mail Bag has a few travel questions, some equipment talk, and dips into the world of Social Media. The episode also shares some details on the 2020 Flagstick Open Amateur presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Adidas Canada. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Big-hitting Canadian Taylor Pendrith joins the show fresh off play in Panama and Colombia on the Korn Ferry Tour. The two-time winner on the Mackenzie Tour in 2019 shares thoughts on his game, the difficulty of playing some shorter golf courses, the travails of pro golf travel, and his aspirations to play in the RBC Canadian Open this year. We discuss the triumph by Nick Taylor at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the fine play by Alena Sharp at the Vic Open in Australia, and the impact of the coronavirus on the LPGA Tour schedule. We bat around whether Bryson Dechambeau should be listed among the "fittest" athletes in the world, and discuss Rory McIlroy's return to #1 in the world. In Birdie vs Bogey we take on dogs on the golf course, courses adding hickory shafted clubs to their rental fleets, courses charging people more to walk, and speed rounds by tour pros. The Mail Bag brings us questions on deciding if you are ready for tournament play, our favourite piece of golf equipment all-time, and choosing one thing we would change in golf right now to foster growth. Taylor Pendrith Twitter (https://twitter.com/taylorpendrith) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The boys are finally back in studio together to recount their recent trips to the PGA Merchandise Show and the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Kyle "Pepperz" Peters, caddy to PGA TOUR member Corey Conners, makes a return visit to give the inside-the-ropes skinny on the Phoenix experience for a caddy including the most unusual thing he saw during the week. He lays out which events he is looking forward to in 2020 with Corey, details the efforts the Caddy Network, and shares what tattoo he may consider if Corey qualifies and wins a gold medal at the 2020 Olympics. There is plenty to talk about otherwise, including a deep debate over the recent release of the Distance Insights Report by the USGA and the R&A, the recent rise and fall of PGA TOUR players in the World Rankings, and listener questions covering the value of the Pebble Beach green fee and what golf hole we would like to play over and over again. Kyle Peters Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kyle_pepperz/?hl=en) Twitter (https://twitter.com/kyle_pepperz?lang=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Episode 50 has Scott flying solo while Stefan attended the Waste Management Open in Phoenix. We do a quick wrap of the week past including the European Tour, LPGA Tour, PGA Tour, and some events from the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. Ken Thompson of the PGMC/ ACCRA Division of True Sports joins us as the guet to discuss their latest products for 2020 including some enviromentally-focussed initiatives. The MailBag is full of travel and equipment questions and we welcome a special guest for a "Would You Rather" Quiz. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Scott is away at the PGA Merchandise Show so Stefan welcomes guest host Rich McLean, a Golf Canada rules official and Head referee at the Flagstick Open presented by TaylorMade and adidas Golf. The pair break down the week that was on various golf tours around the world, chat about memories of Jack Nicklaus as he turns 80. We welcome back Canada's Michael Gligic, a rookie on the PGA Tour to share how his Fall season went and what he is looking ahead to in 2020. He discusses the state of Canadian Golf, the PGA TOUR learning curve, his success on the Korn Ferry Tour and other development circuits, and some thoughts on the 2020 RBC Canadian Open at St. George's Golf & Country Club. Rich also adds in some insights on various rules issues in the game, including backstopping and putters that can stand up by themselves. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The PGA Tour is back to full field events and we break down the win by playoff by Cam Smith at the Sony Open in Hawaii in a playoff over Brendan Steele. Fresh off his tie for 9th in Hawaii, another Australian, Cam Davis, joins us for the feature interview to share his thoughts on his pro golf journey. We chat life on the road, how important the 2017 Australian Open win was for his career, and what he learned in his rookie year on the PGA TOUR in 2019. We also discuss the wild fires in Australia and how people from their country are raising funds to help those affected. The Mail Bag throws us a few curve balls this week with questions that range in subject from fashion colours of the year, how Easter may affect The Masters viewership and how many weeks in a row should a golfer play before taking some time off. We also discuss the unauthorized Charle Woods swing video and the social media contest the LPGA ran to decide their "Player of The Decade." Cam Davis Twitter (https://twitter.com/camdavisgolf?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cam_davis77/) Canadian Red Cross Australia Fires Appeals Website (https://donate.redcross.ca/page/54264/donate/1?locale=en-CA) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Season Two of the Flagstick.com TeeTalk Podcast gets underway with a recap of the Sentry Tournament of Champions, a summary of how some of the Canadians are faring so far this season on the PGA TOUR, and a preview of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Our feature interview highlights a chat with Tomo Bystedt, the Director of Product Creation for TaylorMade Golf, recorded at The Kingdom in Carlsbad, Calfornia. Tomo delves deep into the details of the company's new SIM metalwoods, and shares his insight on working with tour staff players like Tiger Woods in crafting new clubs. We look ahead to the 2020 Men's Major Championships and make some predictions, discuss the broadcast team on NBC Golf, and give our opinion on an LPGA Player of the decade social media contest. In the Mail Bag we answer your questions about the future prospects of Jordan Spieth, Tiger Woods , Matt Wolff, and Collin Morikawa, talk grips, and debate whether a lottery windfall would prompt us to build our own golf courses. Tomo Bystedt Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bystedt/?hl=en) Twitter (https://twitter.com/bystedt) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
2019 is in the books for the Flagstick.com TeeTalk Podcast and we close it out with our thoughts on the Presidents Cup and all it entailed. We dig through the highlights (and a few low-lights) for the 2019 golf season as we saw it, inject our own personal moments of the season, and take a wander through the Men's Major Championships of the last decade. To close it all out Scott challenges Stefan to the "Money List Game" - taking a guess at who finished higher on the PGA TOUR money list in 2018/2019. Enjoy, thanks for listening in 2019, and tune in early in 2020 for more shows! Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
TaylorMade staffer and PGA TOUR winner Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. joins us for a feature interview. We discuss his relationship with golf equipment, the resurgence in his game over the last 18 months, the state of Canadian Golf, and his thoughts on the 2020 RBC Canadian Open at St. George's G&CC. We discuss this week's Presidents Cup, the fallout of the rules violation by Patrick Reed at the Hero World Challenge, and wrap up several other events around the world. In the Mail Bag we discuss the prospect of Tiger Woods returning to the #1 world ranking, how many pairs of golf shoes you should have, investing in a driver or a putter, and how Stefan took his shot and found his way to being a caddy on the PGA TOUR. Nick Taylor Twitter (https://twitter.com/ntaylorgolf59?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Fresh from the European Tour Qualifying School where he tied for 5th place, Canada's Aaron Cockerill joins the show from South Africa. He shares the highs and lows of 2019, the emotions of securing greater status for 2020, and what he looks forward to. He details travels in twenty-five countries and four continents over the last year, enjoying Q-School celebrations with his parents on-site in Spain, and the six hours it took to scroll through his congratulatory messages. We also wrap up the LPGA TOUR and European Tour seasons and take on a variety of subjects in the Birdie vs Bogey segment. That means opinions on the Hero World Challenge, tape-delayed golf coverage, high-top golf shoes, multi-hole playoffs only using one hole, coloured golf balls, the icon level of #7 at Pebble Beach, and starters at public courses/resorts. In the Mail Bag we answer your questions about how close to a green is acceptable to use a laser rangefinder, where to do a golf trip in the southern U.S. with a casino available that is not Las Vegas, when should you test golf clubs, and some gift ideas under $150. Aaaron Cockerill Twitter (https://twitter.com/a_cockerill?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aaroncockerill46/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Canada's Hannah Hellyer joins us to give insight on her first season as a full-time professional golfer on the Symetra Tour. The things she learned, how she got there, and her plans on how she will move forward. We take a look at the recent success of Brendon Todd on the PGA TOUR, the season ending events for the LPGA and European Tours, and bring you a heartwarming golf story from Argentina. In Birdie or Bogey we take on course rankings lists, par five holes you can't reach in two, amateurs having their name on their golf bag, and the best post-round beverage places in golf. The Mail Bag brings us questions about how many golf balls we carry in our bags, the most spectacular shots we have witnessed, and we come up with our new rules to guide golf forever. Hannah Hellyer Twitter (https://twitter.com/hannah_hellyer) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hannahhellyeah/?hl=en) GoFundMe (https://ca.gofundme.com/f/lpga-dream) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Golf provides a lot of artistic scenes and few capture them better than Canada's Tony Harris. He joins the podcast to talk about his work painting hundreds of golf holes, his love of the game, as well as becoming the go-to painter for the NHL. We pack in the games this show with a lot of topics ranging from how well the International team will do at the Presidents Cup, will Tiger Woods win multiple times in 2020, will Michelle Wie every play on the LPGA TOUR again, and what lies ahead for Brooks Koepka in his quest to win more majors. In Birdie or Bogey we discuss Cobra Golf's signing of Jason Dufner, is The Players Championship a major championship, and the future of golf club manufacturing. In the mailbag we answer questions about Ireland vs Scotland for golf, are Anser style putters all the same, and much, much more. Tony Harris Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thfineart/?hl=en) Website (http://thfineart.ca/#about) Twitter (https://twitter.com/thfineart?lang=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
A lot of LPGA talk this week on the podcast. We discuss the Q-Series rules controversy and welcome in Stanford University grad Lauren Kim to talk about her successful play at the Q-Series. She also outlines the joys of success in NCAA Golf, personal motivation from Tiger Woods, finding inspiration to keep going as a professional golfer, and how pros adapt to courses from week to week. In the MailBag we share our take on why you might not want to have a 64-degree wedge in your bag, our favourite episodes of the season, destinations to play golf in Ontario, and we each build a used golf bag for $800. Lauren Kim Twitter (https://twitter.com/laurenjkim13) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laurenjkim13/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Lots to talk about this week including the big 82nd PGA TOUR win by Tiger Woods at the ZOZO Championship, the new Bermuda Championship, and the continued chase to be a Presidents Cup pick by Canadians Corey Conners and Adam Hadwin. Our feature interview with Andrew Jensen helps us explore the challenges of dealing with mental health issues while playing professional golf, and the in and outs of being a Golf YouTube Content Creator. It's a interesting and multi-faceted discussion. The Birdie or Bogey segment sees us analyze the changing broadcast team at CBS Sports, the topic of wearing earbuds during practice, Annika Sorenstam breaking more barriers, and whether we think hoodies have a place in golf course fashion. In the Mail Bag we talk about how to keep your game sharp through the winter, the best players we have ever teed it up with, and what professional golfers we would like to caddy for. Andrew Jensen YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/andrewscottjensen) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andrewsjensen/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/andrewjensen) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's a beefy episode with a feature interview highlighting an up and coming Canadian pro golfer, Cooper Brown, and his journey. That included time at Augusta University and he gives details about visits to Augusta National Golf Club. We also have a very full Mail Bag and Birdie or Bogey segments this week covering a wide range of topics including rules, the oldest golf club in our bags, thoughts on Tiger considering himself for the Presidents Cup Team, our choices for a Women's Skins Game, and a whole lot more! Cooper Brown Twitter (https://twitter.com/coopbrown9?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coopbrown9/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
This week we are joined by PGA TOUR Rookie Michael Gligic who shares thoughts on his long journey to the PGA TOUR from the perspective of a player who turned pro at a young age. We answer mailbag questions on topics from junior golf, to favourite courses in Florida, and even the best day to attend a professional golf tournament. This show's Birdie or Bogey segment sees us debate the merits of Tiger Woods' new memoir, cold weather golf, and the new 3-win graduation rules for the PGA TOUR's minor circuits. Michael Gligic Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mgligicgolf/?hl=en) Twitter (https://twitter.com/mgligicgolf?lang=en) PGA TOUR Profile (https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.32662.michael-gligic.html) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
A very full show (and fun) this week. We discuss the putting success of Kevin N on the PGA Tour and welcome in guest Ryan Barath of GolfWRX.com to talk vintage golf clubs, how to get more joy from the game of golf and how golf can remain as relevant as possible in a changing society. We also debut two new discussion segments - Birdie or Bogey and Mailbag where we answer listener, reader, and follower questions. We think you'll like them both. And a golf tip? We provide one of those too! Instagram Ryan Barath (https://www.instagram.com/rdsbarath/?hl=en) GolfWRX.com (http://www.golfwrx.com/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The boys kick off October with a chat about the latest golf news from around the world,. They wrap up the win by Cameron Champ at the Safeway Open, fine play by Canadian players at that tournament, and discuss the low scores needed to qualify for the Shriners Hospital for Childrens Open. Also on the docket - Rory McIlroy voices concerns about European Tour courses, Bio Kim gets a major suspension from the Korean PGA Tour, the possible U.S. Open rota, and "hot" golf club testing under the spotlight again. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The NHL season is just around the corner so we welcome Hockey Night in Canada Colour Commentator Garry Galley to the show. The 16-year NHL veteran and two-time All-Star tells us all about his love of golf, who among his former teammates he would rather fight on the ice or play on the golf course, the lessons learned working with Bob Cole, and he also breaks down the prospects of the Canadian NHL teams for the season ahead. We also talk Fall golf, some of our favourite golf travel locations, the return of the LPGA TOUR, a little European Tour and PGA TOUR, and let you inside our wardrobes as we talk about, of all things, the iconic quarter-zip sweater. Garry Galley - CBC Program Guide (https://www.cbc.ca/programguide/personality/garry_galley) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
2019 PGA TOUR rookie and winner Martin Trainer joins us to chat about the ups and downs of a first year on the PGA TOUR. From winning to missing a bunch of cuts, he candidly shares his perspective and how he will push forward into his second year on TOUR. Martin and Stefan (who caddied) also tells us what it was like to watch Kevin Chappell shoot 59 in their group at A Military Tribute At the Greenbrier and Martin laments how he may have missed a chance to get into the Golf Hall of Fame. We also wrap up the Solheim Cup, the 2019 Mackenzie Tour season, and the Sanderson Championship. Martin Trainer Twitter (https://twitter.com/martindtrainer?lang=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Some golf seasons wind down while others ramp up. We chat about the continued success of Taylor Pendrith on the Mackenzie Tour - PGA Tour Canada, the start of the 2019-2020 PGA TOUR at Greenbrier, and preview the Solheim Cup. For the feature interview we welcome Jeremy Taggart, the former long-time drummer of iconic Canadian band Our Lady Peace and now of Taggart and Torrens Podcast fame. He tells us about how he got into the game, golf courses he was able to play on the road, and his recent experience playing in the Ontario Open. We also test his golf knowledge in a game custom made just for him. Twitter Jeremy Taggart (https://twitter.com/Taggart7) Taggert and Torrens (https://twitter.com/TAGGARTnTORRENS) Instagram Jeremy Taggart (https://www.instagram.com/taggar7/) Taggart and Torrens (https://www.instagram.com/TAGGARTnTORRENS/) iTunes Taggart and Torrens Podcast (iTunes) (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/taggart-and-torrens/id954935418) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Another busy golf week as the Korn Ferry Tour wraps up and the LPGA TOUR sees a number of Canadians in the top ten, including the caddy to the winner, Nate Blasko. The Canadian looper calls in from Oregon to give us the inside scoop on how the week went down as Hannah Green won the Cambia Portland Classic. Also up for discussion - the Solheim Cup and the PGA TOUR is set top re-start with one of our team headed to West Virginia to be there for the week. Twitter Nate Blasko (https://twitter.com/nblasko91) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
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We delve into the FedEx Cup playoffs, including alternate scenarios to bring more excitement to the year-end event. Banter also includes the final LPGA major of the season, the breakthrough win by Taylor Pendrith on Mackenzie Tour, and the historic Western Amateur win by Garrett Rank. Our feature interview is Big Break Indian Wells winner David Byrne who shares how the show did and didn't change his life and where he is at with the game of golf today. It's an honest look at the ins and outs of playing professional golf. David Byrne Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/david_b) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We discuss the 7th PGA TOUR win by Brooks Keopka at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude, the rising fortunes of Collin Morikawa, and 2018 2X LPGA major winner Jin Young Ko. We also bat around the topic of fan fatigue related to the 49-event 2019-20 PGA TOUR schedule and give some of our perspectives on a simpler way to enjoy golf. For our feature interview, Mackenzie Tour member Aaron Crawford of Calgary joins us to share his story of turning pro at age 18, and balancing a playing career while also doing some caddying on the PGA TOUR. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We wrap up the 148th Open Championship and the memorable victory by Shane Lowry. We're also joined by Canadian Noah Steele, a student golf athlete at Sam Houston State University, to discuss the process of getting recruited and playing golf at the NCAA level. He reveals what is involved in the recruiting process and what takes up his time each week as a college golfer. Noah Steele Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/noahatsteele/) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
It's all about the 148th Open Championship as we make our picks, discuss the golf course at Royal Portrush GC, and feature an interview with Kyle Peters, caddy to Canada's Corey Conners, direct from the tournament grounds. Kyle Peters Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kyle_pepperz/?hl=en) Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
This week the guys break down the 3M Open, discuss the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, share some insight from the CP Women’s Open media day and welcome in Canadian LPGA legend Lorie Kane. Lorie Kane Twitter (https://twitter.com/loriekanelpga) The Boys Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
This week we chat about the storybook ending to the PGA TOUR Rocket Mortgage Classic, discuss the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, look ahead to the CP Women’s Open Media Day, and Golf Canada’s National Men’s Team Coach Derek Ingram joins us for a very informative feature interview. Derek Ingram Twitter (https://twitter.com/dingramgolf) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dingramgolf) The Boys Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Fresh off helping Hannah Green win the 2019 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Canadian caddy Nate Blasko joins the show. He provides insight on the week at Hazeltine National and what went on between player and caddy during the dramatic finish and a historic win for Australian Sport. We also discuss the prospect of Michelle Wie leaving golf, a big win by Chez Reavie at The Travelers Championship and share a lot of other news from the world of golf. Nate Blasko Twitter (https://twitter.com/NBlasko91) Hannah Green Twitter (https://twitter.com/hannahgreengolf) The Boys Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The boys break down the U.S. Open and the record-breaking win by Brooke Henderson in Michigan. LPGA star Angel Yin is the entertaining feature interview, calling in from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, and is Stefan headed back out to caddy more on the PGA TOUR? Angel Yin Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angelyinlol/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/angelyinlol) The Boys Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
We close out a very busy RBC Canadian Open week with a breakdown of all the action, full details of Stefan’s first experience as a PGA TOUR caddy, and a preview the U.S. Open Championship at Pebble Beach. Ryan French of Monday Q Info Twitter: @acaseofthegolf1 joins us to talk about the many untold stories of professional golf. Ryan French Twitter (https://twitter.com/acaseofthegolf1) The Boys Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Our RBC Canadian Open preview show featuring PGA TOUR winner Martin Trainer. Live from Ancaster we break down the national championship; the course, the players, our picks, and more. Martin shares what life is like on the PGA TOUR as a rookie and a winner, and gives his thoughts on what it will take to play well at the Hamilton Golf & Country Club this week. Martin Trainer Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/martin__trainer/) The Boys Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
On this show we feature interviews with 8-time LPGA winner Brooke Henderson and her sister/caddy Brittany Henderson. We chat about the Kevin Na win at the Charles Schwab Challenge and discuss the U.S. Women’s Open. Having fun on the golf course, course setup and design variety also pops into the conversation. Brooke Henderson: Twitter (https://twitter.com/BrookeHenderson) The Boys Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
This week on TeeTalk we share some thoughts on the dominant victory by Brooks Keopka at the PGA Championship, share how the Flagstick Open went and invite in Web.com Tour player Brad Fritsch for an interview. Brad breaks downs his season so far, talks a little hockey, and pulls back the curtain on some wild tales playing golf in South America during his early days as a pro. Brad Fritsch: Twitter (https://twitter.com/BradFritsch) The Boys Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Nick (https://www.instagram.com/teetalknick/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Nick (https://twitter.com/GallingerNick) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
In Episode 16, a special edition of the Flagstick.com TeeTalk podcast, we wrap up the Flagstick Open Amateur Championship on site at eQuinelle Golf Club in Kemptville, Ontario. We chat with the division winners and the Overall Champion Peter Beneteau Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Nick (https://www.instagram.com/teetalknick/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Nick (https://twitter.com/GallingerNick) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Day 1 is in the books at the Flagstick Open with Peter Beneteau leading the tournament at -4. The boys break down the first day of the tournament, chat with Peter about his first round 68, and discuss the potential tough conditions coming for day 2. Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Nick (https://www.instagram.com/teetalknick/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Nick (https://twitter.com/GallingerNick) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Episode 14 is loaded with caddy talk as the loopers for Corey Conners (Kyle Peters), Ryann O’Toole (Ryan Desveaux) and Hannah Green (Nate Blasko) share stories from the road and their seasons so far. Kyle dishes on the improbable run that saw his man go from Monday Qualifying for the Valero Texas Open to the winner’s circle and a sudden trip to The Masters. We also preview the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black and make a few predictions. This weeks guests Nate Blasko (https://twitter.com/NBlasko91) Kyle Peters (https://twitter.com/Kyle_pepperz) Ryan Desveaux (https://twitter.com/ryandez11) The Boys Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Nick (https://www.instagram.com/teetalknick/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Nick (https://twitter.com/GallingerNick) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
This week Scott returns from Northern Ireland and gives some details on his travels, the boys talk about the surprising PGA TOUR win by Max Homa, and touch on slow play in golf. We also talk about the new additions to the RBC Canadian Open field and welcome TJ Rule of Golf Away Tours to chat about golf travel. He shares some travel tips, details on top destinations, and reveals what he believes are some of the top emerging golf locations around the world. Don’t forget to sign up for the Flagstick Open (http://flagstickopen.com) on May 18/19 TJ Rule Golf Away Tours (http://www.golfawaytours.com) Twitter (https://twitter.com/GolfAwayTJ) The Boys Instagram: Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Nick (https://www.instagram.com/teetalknick/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Twitter: Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Nick (https://twitter.com/GallingerNick) Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
This week Nick and Stefan are stuck in Canada, while Scott is travelling Northern Ireland thanks to Tourism Ireland. The boys discuss Scott’s trip as he barely makes it through due to sickness and lack of sleep. Stefan and Nick chat with Cameron Jacobs, PGA Professional and Taylormade Performance Lab Manager, about Tiger Woods winning the masters, fitting professional athletes, and Taylormade’s 2019 line of equipment. Don’t forget to sign up for the Flagstick Open (Flagstickopen.com) on May 18th and 19th! Cameron Jacobs Twitter (https://twitter.com/Cj_PGA) The Boys Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Nick (https://www.instagram.com/teetalknick/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Nick (https://twitter.com/GallingerNick) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
This week the show welcomes 8-time Canadian Long Drive Champion Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk to share her unique story and her multi-faceted golf career. She touches on her work as the Canadian lead for Women’s Golf Day, how her Golf Town clinics are promoting golf, and the opportunities the game provides for women. We also wrap up the 8th LPGA victory by Brooke Henderson and dig into the RBC Heritage Classic. 2019 Flagstick Open (www.flagstickopen.com) This Week's Guest: Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk www.lisalongball.com (https://lisalongball.com) Twitter (https://twitter.com/LisaLongball) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lisalongball/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LisaVlooswyk) The Boys: Instagram Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Nick (https://www.instagram.com/teetalknick/) Twitter Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Nick (https://twitter.com/GallingerNick) Facebook @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
This week the boys take a long look at all that transpired at the 2019 Masters and the historic victory by Tiger Woods. They welcome Michael Mahoney of Titleist to share details of their new products and what is behind the golf ball heritage at the company. They also preview the week ahead for the LPGA and PGA Tours as they head to Hawaii and Hilton Head Island. 2019 Flagstick Open (http://www.flagstickopen.com) Michael Mahoney Twitter (https://twitter.com/Mahoney179) The Boys Instagram: Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Nick (https://www.instagram.com/teetalknick/) Twitter: Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Nick (https://twitter.com/GallingerNick) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Former NHL star and accomplished amateur golfer Marc Savard joins the podcast to share inside stories from his hockey career, explain how he got into golf, and gives his opinion on The Masters. He even tells what he was willing to do in an effort to play Augusta National. We preview The Masters with a breakdown of our picks and why we think they will contend. Register for the 2019 Flagstick Open (www.flagstickopen.com) Marc Savard: Project91 (https://project91.ca) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/msavvy91) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/msavvy9191) Twitter (https://twitter.com/MSavvy91) The Boys Instagram: Scott MacLeod (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan Thedorf (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Nick Gallinger (https://www.instagram.com/teetalknick/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Twitter: Scott MacLeod (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan Thedorf (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Nick (https://twitter.com/GallingerNick) Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
8-time PGA TOUR winner Brad Faxon joins the show this week for a feature interview. He shares some thoughts on coaching, working with Rory McIlroy, his relationship with Titleist, his opinion on Brooke Henderson, his play at past RBC Canadian Opens, his work with charity, and looks ahead to The Masters. We also wrap up the past week on various tours and discuss the ANA Inspiration, Augusta National Women’s Amateur, and the Flagstick Open. 2019 Flagstick Open Registration (https://bcs-2019flagstickopen2.golfgenius.com/pages/1856431) Instagram: Brad Faxon (https://www.instagram.com/bfaxon/) Scott MacLeod (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan Thedorf (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Nick Gallinger (https://www.instagram.com/teetalknick/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Twitter: Brad Faxon (https://twitter.com/BradFaxon) Scott MacLeod (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan Thedorf (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Nick Gallinger (https://twitter.com/GallingerNick) Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Paul Casey’s success at the Valspar Championship, a suspension on the PGA TOUR, and an odd call out for an emergency lesson for the defending Masters Champion are all tackled on the podcast. The boys also consider the impact of having Rory McIlroy at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open and they welcome in 2013 PGA of Ontario Teacher of the Year Nick Starchuk to give deep insight on golf coaching and his journey in it. 2019 Flagstick Open (https://bcs-2019flagstickopen2.golfgenius.com/pages/1856431) Instagram: Nick Starchuk (https://www.instagram.com/nickstarchuk/) Flagstick (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Scott (https://www.instagram.com/scotmac1970/) Stefan (https://www.instagram.com/steedorf/) Nick (https://www.instagram.com/teetalknick/) Twitter: Nick Starchuk (https://twitter.com/nickstarchuk) Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Scott (https://twitter.com/ScotMacGolf) Stefan (https://twitter.com/Steedorf) Nick (https://twitter.com/GallingerNick) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
The guys wrap up The Players Championship and the recent success of Rory McIlroy, and spend some time chatting with rising Canadian talent Aaron Cockerill of Manitoba about playing on the European Tour and Challenge Tour. We also look ahead to tour play in the week ahead, the Canadians in action, and preview the Flagstick Open Amateur Championship (https://bcs-2019flagstickopen2.golfgenius.com/pages/1856431). Twitter: @Flagstick (https://twitter.com/Flagstick) Instagram: @Flagstickgolf (https://www.instagram.com/flagstickgolf/) Facebook: @Flagstick (https://www.facebook.com/Flagstick/)
Phil Mickelson hitting through a fence right-handed? It’s part of this episode’s chat about the Arnold Palmer Invitational and all that went on at Bay Hill. We also take a look at The Players, provide a tip about using your lower body in your golf swing, and Rob Miller of GolfWRX.com joins us to explain how their website has evolved into one of the most popular ones in the world among avid golf equipment fans.
There were plenty of eyes on Drew Nesbitt last week at The Honda Classic as part of his second round included playing a shot shirtless on his way to making his first PGA TOUR cut. We catch up with the young Canadian to talk about the experience and his path so far in professional golf.
In this episode we discuss the entertainment value of the WGC-Mexico Championship, if limits need to be implemented on golf balls, and more importantly, welcome in Ru MacDonald of the European Tour Social Media Team as our guest. Ru gives up details on how they are crafting so much viral content that is bringing big awareness to the Tour. As the founder of the Scottish Golf Podcast he also dishes advice on travel to golf’s homeland. And yes, some Tiger Woods stories included in all that.
In Episode 2 we quickly wrap up the Genesis Open and welcome Andre Borys of PING Golf for a chat about their 2019 product line and 60th anniversary. We also share our personal experiences with PING as a company and discuss a number of Hot Picks products for the season ahead.
In Episode 1 of TeeTalk we wrap up the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, look ahead to the Genesis Open and a deep chat with Ryan Desveaux, caddy to Ryann O’Toole on the LPGA Tour. He shares insight on breaking in as a caddy, some funny stories about life on the road, and what life is like as a looper on one of the top pro tours.