Birdiecast | Golf & Life on Tour

Catch the latest episode of Birdiecast where pro golfer Leslie Cloots shares an insightful conversation with Betsy Kelly. Watch as they dive deep into Betsy's current life, her ventures, struggles, and path to success in the golfing world. Tune in to know more about Betsy's roots in Minnesota, her lifestyle split between there and Arizona, a glimpse into her professional journey beginning...

In this episode of Birdiecast, Leslie Cloots interviews professional golfer Aditi Ashok from India. Aditi shares her journey to becoming a professional golfer, including qualifying for the Olympics at just 18 years old. She provides insight into growing up playing golf in India and the challenges she faced early on trying to compete at an elite international level. Aditi also discusses her trainin...

In this episode of Birdiecast, hosts Leslie Cloots and Maia Schechter catch up after a hiatus and share updates on their golf careers. They discuss Maia's incredible transition from professional golf to pursuing a career in medicine. Discover her experiences on the LPGA tour, the reasons behind the decision to step away from golf, and current path towards becoming a doctor. Gain insights into...

This week Maia sits down with the new LPGA Tour Commissioner, Mollie Marcoux Samaan. They discuss the road that led Mollie to this point and how she's tackling the challenges she's facing. Listen in to learn about what Mollie has defined as "winning" for the LPGA and how her 100 day plan is panning out. The future of the LPGA looks bright with Mollie at the helm and after listening to this episode...

This week Maia sits down with Symetra Tour athletic trainer, Alex Herzlin. We discuss what his role entails and the challenges he faces. Listeners get an inside look at how the medical staff on the tour works and what they do for the players.  Don’t forget to check out snipergolfballs.com and use code Birdiecast for 15% off your order.  And go to Chippogolf.com and use code Birdiecast fo...

Leslie joins Corey Paul to talk some shop. Listen in to learn more about Corey’s golf club making business. You’ll hear about what, how, and why he does what he does. Look out Vokey, there’s a new wedge in town! Also, listen till the end to learn how to enter this week’s giveaway! Don’t forget to check out snipergolfballs.com and use code Birdiecast for 15% off your order. And go to Chippogolf.com...

Leslie tells all about her LPGA Tour debut. Tune in to hear all about the experience. Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter Recorded in Cincinatti, OH on July 22nd 2021. Sponsor: Olea Athletics www.oleaathletics.com (promo code BIRDIECAST10)

We both had the opportunity to compete against the guys in a Swing Thought Tour event, but you’ll have to listen to get the full scoop! Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter Recorded in Raleigh, NC on June 19, 2020

It has been a crazy couple of months! With a pandemic and no professional golf being played, we have had a lot of time to practice and even explore some new hobbies! Listen in to hear about how we have been keeping ourselves busy during the era of Covid-19. Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter Recorded in Raleigh, NC on June 19, 2020

This week we chatted with the Co-owner of downtown Raleigh’s Dogwood Country Club. Described as a “classic country club with an urban twist,” Dogwood CC has something for everyone. In our conversation we cover topics ranging from how the business idea came about, to how to handle being a woman in the golf industry. Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter Guest: @dogwoodcountryclub Recorded in Raleigh, N...

In this episode Leslie got to chat with Alexis Belton about how she manages playing on the World Long Drive and Symetra Tour.

We are getting ready for another year on the road! Listen this week as we talk about our off season and how we are approaching this upcoming year. In true Birdiecast spirit, we have some deep chats and some fun laughs. Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots Recorded: January 23 in Chapel Hill, NC

The 2019 season is officially over! This week we talked about Q Series: how it works, how it went, and what we learned. Listen in to hear the inside scoop Sponsor: Playoff Dating App (www.playoffdatingapp.com) Recorded: November 4, 2019 in Raleigh, NC Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter

This week we brought in an eclectic group to discuss the journey of golf. Why do some people stop playing? How do players navigate the change in direction? It can be a struggle to keep going but we discuss ways in which players rekindle their passion and reach out to others for support in the pursuit of their dreams.  Sponsor: Playoff Dating App (www.playoffdatingapp.com) Guests: @guags88 @cd...

This week we sat down with Michelle Piyapattra to talk about her side hustle endeavors off the course. We learned a lot from this episode, and we hope that you do too. Sponsor: Playoff Dating App (www.playoffdatingapp.com) Guests: @montanee555 Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots Recording date: August 7th 2019 in Milwaukee, WI

Enjoy our short conversation with repeat guest, Matt Clark. He has been promoted to Tournament Business Affairs and has an interesting new take on tour operations. Listen in to hear what a tour owned tournament is, or if you just want to whether Matt finally got a car.  Guest: @mattclark_  Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots   Recording date: July 24th 2019  in Albany, NY 

While in Rochester, NY we had the privilege of attending the local Women's Executive Forum. We tried to soak up as much wisdom as possible from the three incredible speakers. Listen in to hear the keys to success and ways to wake up tomorrow morning with a million dollars in you bank account. Just kidding. But you can learn how culture affects productivity, and how being successful isn't a solo jo...

Do you believe in life after golf (sung to the tune of Believe by Cher). Tracy Hanson played 15 consecutive years on the LPGA, but if you ask her about it, she'll likely tell you that golf is just one step in this journey we call life. Professional golf is a world where your identity can easily get tied to the scores you shoot. Play well and you're on top of the world; miss a few cuts and the self...

Everyone in the working world answers the question "what do you do for a living?" But with our unique lifestyles, sometimes it can be difficult to explain what exactly we do. From illustrating that status is like a ladder you climb, to clarifying that "Q school" isn't actually school at all, listen in to hear some tips on how to talk to non-golfers about golf. Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots Rec...

We are on week 2 of an 8 week stretch of tournaments! Life on tour can be a grind especially if you're away from home for 2 months straight. But with a few years of experience, we have learned how to take care of ours bodies and minds. Listen in for ways to tackle long drives between tournaments, and for ways to conserve energy so that you feel just as fresh for week 8 as you did for week 1. Happy...

Life on tour can get a little pricey, but with a few of these tips maybe you can save yourself some moola. Listen in for some pointers on where to find cheap flights, how to save money on rental cars, and a way to get that Airbnb you're eyeing for less money than they are asking. Enjoy those extra dollar bills in your pocket! Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots Recorded: May 4, 2019 in Chapel Hill,...

This week we have our first book club meeting! We all read Becoming by Michelle Obama over the past month and met up to discuss our thoughts about the book. Listen in to hear how professional golfers can learn a thing or two from the former First Lady.  Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots Guests: @augustk1m Recorded: April 7, 2019 in San Francisco, CA 

This week we talk about the LPGA's new branding campaign called #DriveOn and many related thoughts to gender in sports. Hopefully this episode will spark some conversation topics for you and perhaps even questioning how your surroundings came to be.  Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots Recorded on March 26th 2019 at Beaumont, California. Write us at birdiecast@gmail.com - we love to hear from y...

As professional golfers there is a lot on the line. But it's not just our skin in the game, there are a lot of other people in our lives that have a stake in how we do. Listen in to hear about the pressures of playing professional golf and to learn more about how to deal with that pressure. Are you willing to put it all on the line to achieve your goals? Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots Recorded:...

This week we discuss the hot topic in golf right now: the rules changes. Listen in as we chat about how the rules changes have affected our golf and what we think about it all. You may even learn a thing or two! Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots Recorded: March 11, 2019 in Winter Haven, FL