Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf's Real Conversations

2026 golf drivers are starting to surface, and we break down the  driver releases and early teases  we’ve heard so far — what’s actually new, what feels incremental, and what golfers should realistically care about heading into the season. We also dive into the  six new PGA of America rule changes , explaining what changed, why it matters, and how these updates impact everyday golfers, not just to...

Golf etiquette. LIV Golf. And a little self-reflection to close it out. In this episode, Charles and Roy break down the  golf pet peeves and etiquette rules golfers break all the time  — including the ones they’re guilty of themselves. From pace-of-play issues to subtle on-course habits, nothing is off-limits. They also dive into the  LIV Golf debate , discussing whether LIV players should be allo...

New dad, no range time, stuck in traffic, shows up late… and somehow plays one of his best rounds of the year. In this episode, Charles breaks down how a single swing thought (footwork!) completely changed his game — and why training while holding a newborn actually works.  We also review the $50 Amazon rangefinder vs a $550 Bushnell Pro XE, talk LAB putter feel and inserts, and debate the Golf Di...

Shopping for golfers is impossible — we’re picky, brand-loyal, and half the time we already bought the thing you were planning to gift us. In this episode, Charles and Roy break down the  best golf gifts of 2025 , including: Stocking stuffers under $50 Solid picks under $200 Splurge gifts golfers actually love Accessories we use every round Gifts to avoid unless you  really  know the golfer We als...

This week on Off TRAQ, we break down one of golf’s most overlooked decisions: choosing the right tee box. Most golfers play from the wrong tees — and it affects scoring, pace, and the way the course is meant to be played. We walk through different ways to pick your tees, what yardages matter, and the ego traps every amateur falls into. We also have some fun with a big hypothetical: If you could st...

This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy break down the entire $1M Internet Invitational, the creator golf tournament that’s taken over YouTube thanks to slope-gate, lie-gate, captaincy drama, and some surprisingly elite golf. We dig into our first impressions, what the event got right, and where it completely fell apart. We talk slope controversy, lie-flattening, Paige’s captain decisions, and why...

This week on  Off TRAQ , Charles and Roy go head-to-head in the  Build-A-Bag Challenge , competing to build the  perfect golf bag  for their guest,  Richard Kim , using his budget. They break down  wood choices, iron setups, wedge gapping, and putter philosophy , revealing how two golfers can create completely different bags from the same starting point. Whose setup will Richard choose — and which...

This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy tee up two of the most debated topics in golf. First, they break down the pros and cons of the most popular putter styles:  blade, mallet, and zero torque . Whether you're a feel-first player or chasing tech and forgiveness, they unpack which design might actually help amateurs sink more putts and why  looks vs performance  might not be as straightforward as...

This week on Off TRAQ , Charles and Roy ask the question many amateurs overlook; does the golf ball actually matter? Then they square off over which is better for golfers' game: playing a short course or grinding at the range. And finally, they bring back a fun segment: asking ChatGPT what it thinks of more golf brands, this time covering Cobra, PXG, Mizuno, and Srixon.

This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy break down the biggest mistakes beginners and amateurs make when buying clubs — from $800 “starter kits” to full matching bags that scream marketing. Then they dive into the debate over one-length irons: genius idea or total gimmick? And finally, they asked ChatGPT what it thinks of major golf brands and the golfers that play them; see if AI actually nailed t...

We kick off  Off TRAQ  with three of golf’s most heated debates - should amateurs play blades, are Ryder Cup fans out of control, and what really makes someone a golf D-bag? Charles and Roy dive into the opinions that golfers actually argue about.