Suite Shots Podcast: Recent Episodes
Lucas Johnson, Mark Johnson and Chuck Johnson
Live from Suite Shots in Fargo, ND join Lucas Johnson, Mark Johnson and Chuck Johnson each week as they talk all things golf, Fargo-Moorhead all the way to the PGA Tour, as well as plenty of stories to entertain for hours. Each episode will feature a preview for the upcoming PGA Tour tournament through the lens of DraftKings fantasy golf, as well as an occasional guest sure to entertain!
Welcome to the Suite Shots Podcast with your hosts Lucas, Mark, & Chuck Johnson! Chuck & Mark are gearing up for an epic golf adventure as they head down to Sioux Falls to tee off at the prestigious Sanford International held at the beautiful Minnehaha Golf Club.
Tune in as they speculate who they'll be paired with. Lucas shares his journey as he recently clinched a remarkable 2nd place finish at the Minnesota Assistant PGA Championship, shooting an impressive -5 for the tournament.
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Lucas, Mark, & Chuck Johnson are back with an easygoing chat on The Suite Shots Podcast. They're joined by Jeff Drimel, CEO of the Minnesota PGA Section & member of The American Marshals. Listen in as they discuss golf's appeal to the younger crowd, the essential role of American Marshals at the Ryder Cup, shine a light on local teams, including Concordia & high school girls teams, & catch a sneak peek of the upcoming Ryder Cup, which Mark will be attending. ⛳🎙️
Welcome to another episode of the Suite Shots Podcast. We sit down with golfing legend, Andre Metzger, the remarkable four-time winner of the North Dakota Open. Join us as we dive into Andre's incredible journey, from his early days to his unforgettable moments on the PGA tour, including his thrilling experiences at the Waste Management Open.
We also turn our attention to the US Ryder Cup team roster, analyzing the lineup and sharing our personal insights. Join the conversation as we discuss the strategies, strengths, and potential outcomes for this year's Ryder Cup.
The whole Johnson crew is back together, and this time, they're diving deep into the world of golf. Joining the crew for this special episode is none other than Kalynn Dolby, Assistant PGA Pro at the Detroit Country Club. Kalynn will be shedding light on the exciting happenings at the Growth of the Game Foundation's "100 Holes of Golf" Fundraiser, scheduled for Thursday, August 24th. Curious about how you can contribute? Call up the Detroit Country Club and make your pledge today!
Prepare to meet a fun and enigmatic special guest, who's sure to turn heads with his unique outfit.
Tune in for their DraftKings lineups for the Tour Championship. The Suite Shots crew has you covered with insights & strategies to up your fantasy golf game.
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Welcome back to the Suite Shots Podcast! Mark & Lucas get back into the swing of things, & are back on the mic's.
After a relaxing summer break, we're excited to bring you all the latest updates from the world of golf. We're chatting about local high school girls tearing up the greens like pros. Also, congratulations to NDSU's Gavin Cronkhite & his Pine to Palm victory. Finally, we'll dive into our DraftKings lineup for the BMW PGA Championship. And let's not forget the Ryder Cup, the ultimate golf showdown that has us counting down the days. Let's get back to talking about birdies, bogeys, & everything in between!
Join Lucas, Mark and Chuck as they break down last week's RBC Canadian open and all the chaos that followed the winning putt, as well as looking into the scramble round that Chuck and Lucas played as they try to defend their title from last year. Also, the guys spend some time breaking down the 2023 US Open at LA Country Club.
Who's team will grant them next week's GOAT of the week?
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Suite Shots Podcast. You're in for a treat because it's just Lucas holding down the fort today. Yeah, he's flying solo, but don't worry, he's still bringing the golf goods.
Let's dive right into the big news that has everyone talking—the merger of the PGA and LIV Golf. It's like a real-life Michael Scott Paper Company situation, except in the golf world. We'll be breaking down all the juicy details and discussing the potential impact this merger could have on the sport.
So, the big question is: what does this mean for the FUTURE of professional golf?
Tee off with the Suite Shots Podcast Season 2 Episode 4!
This week, we're taking a swing at The Memorial Tournament, and we've got a special guest joining us who will have you feeling like you can conquer the world: our very own energetic & motivating Holsum Holloway! His infectious energy and motivational insights will have you feeling like a champion! Get ready to be inspired and motivated to tackle your own challenges.
PLUS - we'll dive into our DraftKings lineups a for the Memorial Tournament. Expect some expert tips and strategies to help you build a winning lineup and bragging rights!
Join us as we dive into the thrilling world of golf & explore the Charles Schwab Challenge. In this episode, we have two special guests: Principal Charity Classic Director Steve Nieman & Nick Lakaduk from the Russ Newman Invitational.
We delve into the day-to-day experiences of tournament directors, unraveling the behind-the-scenes aspects of their roles. Use the promo code "SuiteDeal23" and take advantage of this discount on your ticket to the Principal Charity Classic.
Also - we share captivating stories about the legendary Russ Newman. Discover the profound impact Russ had on the golf world and the lives of those fortunate enough to have known him.
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🎙️ We have a fantastic guest in the house this week —Tina Williams, the Director of Marketing at Dakota Magic! 🌟 🎉 Join us for a wild ride as we broadcast live from the Dakota Magic Hotel & Casino in the Dakota Nation Sports Book. We're very excited about the Suite Shots & Dakota Magic partnership, & we've got some sizzling DraftKings picks for the upcoming PGA championship. 🔥 Tune in and let's get this party started! 🎧#SuiteShotsPodcast #DakotaMagic #PGAChampionship
Welcome to Season 2 of the Suite Shots Podcast! In this episode, we're excited to have a special guest, Nick Johnson, the winner of Episode 6 of the Hole-in-One Show. Nick will be joining us for a lively discussion about his experience on the show, the marathon coming up, and more.
And if that's not enough, we've also got a unique and entertaining setup for this episode: four microphones and four Johnson relatives in one room. What could possibly go wrong? Tune in to find out!
As always, we'll be sharing our DraftKings lineup for the AT&T Byron Nelson tournament, tips, & insights, along with plenty of laughs and good times. So sit back & join us for another exciting season of the Suite Shots Podcast!
SPECIAL GUEST: PXG Regional Fitter - Travis Ingstad joins the Johnson crew this week.
Topics include:
- PXG GEN6 Release
- Check out PXG's Regional Hub at Suite Shots YEAR ROUND - schedule your fitting with Travis today.
- If the crew were put into Jon Rahm's round at -4...do they win?
- Mark's iconic Harbour Town Golf Link connection
- ...& (of course) more!
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They also go over their Masters' results (hint: they didn't do great...) & go into detail about their RDC Heritage Tournament picks.
SPECIAL GUEST: Sports Enthusiast: Steve Ratti joins the crew this week to talk through this week's DraftKings lineup.
HUGE & exciting show today! To say that Augusta National is the Johnson fam's favorite course is a bit of an understatement. Topics today include:
- Personal stories about The Masters, including how Mark got a GREAT piece of memorabilia...very sneaky
- What they would choose from the iconic Master's concession menu
- How many times Augusta National has been changed / updated
- ...& more!
They also (of course) discuss last week's results & go into detail about their Masters Tournament picks.
SPECIAL GUESTS: Alex McCarty & Steve Nieman (Directors from the Principal Charity Classic in Des Moines, Iowa) join the Johnson crew this week. Topics include:
- 2023 Principal Charity Classic - what's new this year
- How to volunteer & where volunteers are needed
- Who benefits from this tournament
- Wakonda Club
- Enter promo code: SuiteDeal23 to receive a discount on your ticket to watch Hall of Fame Golfers!
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The Johnsons also discuss their DraftKings teams for the Valero Texas Open
Lucas, Mark, & Chuck are all back again in the same room - this time to talk about Golf Tips! Warm weather is coming...sometime - improve your game and understand how YOU play better with these tips!
- Identify what holds you back
- Learn more about your golf motion / swing
- Utilize the tools offered at Suite Shots!
They also discuss the DraftKings WGC Event for the Dell Technologies Match Play - the golf gamblers happy place.
Special Guest: Rose Creek Head Golf Professional - Matt Cook. Mark & Lucas travel down memory lane with Matt, & find out where he was before Rose Creek!
- Fun fact, he was the FIRST hired golf pro at a local golf course, can you guess which one?
- They also talk about his involvement with the Dakota Junior Golf Association.
- Did you know that in 2022, 32,000+ rounds were played at Rose Creek?
- Mark might have spilled the beans on an event happening at Suite Shots....
They also discuss their DraftKings lineups for the Valspar Championship without Chuck - as he has escaped to warmer weather this week.
Special Phone Guest: Executive Director of the Dakota Junior Golf Association - Chris Geiss. Do you know anyone who started their golf journey at a young age? Will they tell you it was easily accessible? The crew at the DJGA are making great strides in making the game of golf available to kids all over the region, including at Suite Shots!
They also recap the Honda Classic & discuss their DraftKings lineups for the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Pay close attention as Chuck has some extra special advice this week!
Joining the crew this week: long time PGA Member & Detroit Lakes Country Club's own Tom Dolby. They discuss Tom's favorite major tournaments to play in, the process to get into these tournaments, an anchoring controversy, the book "A Good Walk Spoiled", & many conversations about the Riviera Country Club.
They also discuss (in depth as always) their DraftKings lineups for the Honda Classic down in Florida.
BONUS EPISODE: 19th Hole - Genesis Invitational
Special Guest: 54-year PGA Member & 47-year Moorhead Country Club Pro - Larry Murphy joins the crew this week (minus LJ...they'll tell you why). They take a trip down memory lane, talk about how much it cost to actually play golf when he was 12 years old, his college career, what brought him & Julie to MCC, & his wonderful members (...plus a particular not-so-great-moment with a member, over a 7-iron). Wait until you hear about the story about TP in the fairway!
They also discuss their DraftKings lineups for the Genesis Invitational.
SEASON 1 FINALE
Special Guests: Ryan & Tyler from the Double Bogey Podcast join the crew this week! They talk how LJ became their "Coach", Ryan's darkest time in golf & how he was blackballed in his first ever tournament, Tyler's all-time golf goal, & what type of OTHER games you can play on in golf.
The Johnsons also discuss their DraftKings lineups for the Waste Management Tournament.
SPECIAL GUEST: LPGA Pro Amy Olson joins the Johnson crew this week for an extra special, & extra long podcast. Topics include Amy's sibling rivalry with her brother, her career at NDSU, professional career, & playing for Team USA in 2012 in the Curtis Cup. PLUS she shares the top 2 qualities EVERY caddy should have.
The Johnsons also make their Draft Kings lineup for the AT&T Pro-Am in Pebble Beach this weekend.
Join the crew as they go down memory lane at Torrey Pines, discuss Spanish passion in golf, TGL Golf League and what that means for the future of golf entertainment cough Suite Shots cough, and have a pop-in guest join them for their DraftKings picks for the Farmers Insurance tournament!
NDSU Golf Coach: Steve Kennedy joins the podcast this week. "Only" took 15 episodes to FINALLY get him on the show - & he didn't disappoint! The crew had a FULL show: Local FM area high school golfers, Don Johnson stories: Golf coach vs. golf teacher, how the game of golf has changed over the years, what a coach looks for in a young player, where is the next recruit coming from? Plus, of course the Johnsons talk about their @draftkings lineup for American Express.
Special Guest: Fargo Native, Josh Persons joins the Johnson crew this week as they preview the Sony Open in Hawaii. Josh talks about his Fargo North vs. Fargo South rivalry, his time playing as an amateur, and what it's like to golf for a living. They also make their Draft Kings lineup as well as go over the results from the Sentry Tournament.
Happy New Year! PGA Tournaments are starting up again, that means that the Johnson crew is back to their DraftKings DFS lineups & give a refresher course on how to draft - PLUS they share the 3 tips of how to be successful with their teams. They also review their New Years resolutions - Hint: one involves golf!
This week the Johnsons talk about their Christmases (did anyone hit up Menards?), the WORST gifts to give golfers, their fantasy football teams, & how Chuck & Mark snuck up to the media floor at the Xcel Energy Center.
Happy Holidays everyone! This week the Johnsons talk about Christmas shopping: how Menards has it all - including boot warmers, the Vikings unbelievable comeback win & how it is equivalent in golf, LIV Golfers being invited to play in the Masters, & they discuss how eloquent Augusta is.
The 3 Johnsons are back together again - Mark's back from the Caribbean (is Jamaica considered Caribbean?) and they go over how he did some voodoo magic on Fantasy Football, the Tournament of Champions, and even sneak in a couple bowling tips from the All City Bowling Champs!
NDSU's 2022 Summit League Individual Golf Champion : NATE DEZIEL joins the Johnson crew this week (minus Mark...who decided to head to Jamaica). This week they talked about how Nate did a last stitch effort to get on NDSU's team, how each person's ZONE is different, Hole-in-Ones....and who had a perm?!
Club Engineer & Mr. 29 himself: DAVID BOOTH joins the Johnson crew this week! As a former PING engineer, he shares his past experience and how he EARNED the nickname, Mr. 29! The crew will also discuss next week's tournament (Hero World Challenge), and make their DraftKings lineup.
Recent PGA Tour Winner: TOM HOGE joins the Johnson crew this week, and they have questions for him! - PLUS a huge congratulations on his recent induction into the Fargo South High School Hall of Fame, along with Coach Steve Kennedy.
The real question...is Tom still bitter about not winning a ND High School State Title? Find out!
The guys talk life changing news happening in the golf world at the Corn Fairy Tour (ha!) - Actual: Korn Ferry Tour. What about a 3-man Johnson scramble team - would they make the cut?
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They'll also go over their Draft Kings results from the Mayakoba Classic (despite LJ not wanting to...) and preview Houston this week.
Mark & LJ return from Sin City and become a UND hockey podcast for a few minutes. Along with discussing their Vegas gambling experience, they address LIV Golf and the major golf tournaments reactions. They'll also discuss their candy choices, preview the tournaments, and more!
Chuck joins the group again after his mysteriously coincidental trip to the Southern Carolinas...collusion, red flags...they talk about it all! Shout out to the NDSU Mens Golf Team on winning the ODU/OBX Intercollegiate in North Carolina. They'll over their DraftKings results from the CJ Cup, preview Bermuda, and more.
PILOT EPISODE: TEEING OFF The brothers of Suite Shots, Mark & Chuck Johnson, along with Mark's son, Lucas Johnson, embark on a new adventure in the world of podcasting. Join them as they introduce themselves, talk all things golf: local, regional, high school, & college teams, as well as professional tournaments. Finally, listen as they pick their @DraftKings live line up pick, & more...
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