A Good Walk Spoiled: Adventures in Golf

The Ryder Cup is heading to New York, and the spotlight is squarely on Bethpage Black—America’s most famous muni with the most intimidating welcome sign in golf. In this solo episode, Scott Poniewaz (@pony_golf) breaks down the 2025 captains—Keegan Bradley for Team USA and Luke Donald for Team Europe—what their leadership styles mean, and how each side can squeeze points on a course built to test...

Olympic Dreams & Devilish Greens: Inside the 125th U.S. Amateur at The Olympic Club In this episode of A Good Walk Spoiled: Adventures in Golf, join host Scott Poniewaz (@Pony_Golf) as we take a deep dive into the legendary Olympic Club during the 125th U.S. Amateur Championship. From the club’s storied history (think: the “graveyard of champions”) to recent renovations by legendary architects lik...

The Open Championship is back at Royal Portrush—and this year, anything could happen! On this episode of “A Good Walk Spoiled: Adventures in Golf,” host Scott Poniewaz (@Pony_Golf) previews the biggest stories and boldest predictions for golf’s oldest major. Who are the favorites to watch? How did Rory McIlroy’s second-place finish at the Scottish Open set him up for success? And why is everyone i...

Is golf becoming more eco-friendly? In this episode of A Good Walk Spoiled hosted by Scott Poniewaz ( ⁨@pony_golf⁩  ) we investigate the world of sustainable golf course architecture and how it's transforming the sport. We delve into: Defining Sustainable Design: What it really means to design a golf course with the environment in mind. Water Management: Innovative irrigation, drought-resistant tu...

Note: The first couple minutes have a little echo effect on Scott's microphone, but that gets sorted out. Thanks for listening! In this exciting episode of “A Good Walk Spoiled,” host Scott Poniewaz welcomes renowned golf course designer Jay Blasi to the show. With a passion for exceptional golf that began at the age of two, Jay has devoted his life to creating unforgettable golfing experiences. T...

Join host Scott Poniewaz as he ventures into the world of golf and innovation in the latest episode of the “A Good Walk Spoiled” podcast. This week, Scott interviews Bryson Haynie, the visionary founder of ParSims, a revolutionary platform that simplifies the process of renting private golf simulators by the hour. Discover how ParSims is changing the game by providing access to quality golf simula...

This week we look at sand. Not the beach kind, but the golf course kind. While there are many different types of bunkers in golf, which we also touch on, one of the big takes on this episode is the controversial idea that the pro's have it too easy when it comes to bunker play, and the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and other professional tours need to take a hard look at whether they should still allow rake...

A great conversation covering the benefits of working with a fitness trainer and focusing on movement, flexibility, and strength for golfers with Eric D'Agati of "The Ageless Athlete Blueprint." Eric dives into his depth of experience in the fitness industry, but also his extensive work with golfers, including the TPI, Titlest Performance Institute. So who is Eric? Eric D’Agati has spent the past...

"You tell yourself a child could tap in the 16-inch putt you missed to push the last hole—no one abuses you like you abuse yourself when you are playing badly, and no one is less convinced than you that you are playing well when you are, in fact, playing well." -Excerpt: How To Quit Golf (And Get Your Life Back) Author Danny Cahill joins us on this episode of "A Good Walk Spoiled: Adventures in Go...

This episode of A Good Walk Spoiled, Adventures in golf is a must for every new golfer and it should provide some stories and entertainment even for the most seasoned golfers out there. This episode covers a variety of etiquette, rules, and even tips for getting out on the course for newer golfers, including non-golfers that may be finding their way into a golfing bachelorette, bachelor, family re...

Join us on a thrilling episode as we sit down with Lance Reader, the visionary founder and CEO of Krank Golf. Lance's journey in the world of golf is nothing short of extraordinary. As a former top-rated long drive competitor, with a personal best 526-yard drive, Lance's passion for the sport led him to establish Krank Golf, a company that has revolutionized driver technology in the golfing world...

Hello and welcome to another episode of A Good Walk Spoiled: Adventures in Golf, with your host, Scott Poniewaz! Happy 4th of July and I hope everyone has a safe Independence day. In today's episode, we journey back to the 4th of July, 1927, a day that was not only about American celebrations but also a landmark in golf history. On this day, Bobby Jones secured his third U.S. Open title at Oakmont...

Mindset coach, hypnotherapist, dietician, and former pro poker player, Paul Salter, joins this episode of A Good Walk Spoiled to talk about the importance of mindset for amateur and pro golfers alike. This episode digs into a variety of different techniques and tactics to win the mental side of golf and breakthrough to the next level of your golf game. Join us for this fascinating discussion on th...

Jeff Hartman has been a podcaster and golfer for much of his life. He also happens to have been a part of building the Golfer Gang Network, a podcast network that helps golf podcasters build their communities, find sponsorships, and develop their content. He's also had podcasts for other sports, including his Pittsburgh Steelers podcast. We learned more about his passion for golf, his phys ed teac...

Ahead of the U.S. Open's visit to Pinehurst No. 2, Matt Minder, the co-founder of the Amateur Players Tour joins A Good Walk Spoiled. Matt discusses how he chased his pro playing dreams after college on the mini tours of Florida after making a promise to himself that if he could shoot under par 30 days in a row, he would be ready to compete. He shares the stories of what makes golf's elite players...

Montana State Golf Association's 2024 schedule will make its way through some of the state's top golf courses. Tim Bakker, the MSGA Tournament Director, walks us through all of the exciting news for the upcoming season, including its new partnership with the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA). Highlights include: Montana State Match Play Championship Bill Roberts Municipal Golf Course Helen...

Now, for those stepping onto the fairways for the first time, you might be wondering, "What exactly is a handicap, and why does it matter?" Well, think of it as golf's great equalizer, a way to level the playing field and allow golfers of different abilities to compete on an even footing. At its core, your handicap represents your potential skill level, indicating how many strokes you might need t...

After a recent podcast I did on the guest side of things, with fellow Golfer Gang Network podcaster, Jeff Hartmann on his podcast “Fairways & Dreams” I realized there was a lot of questions about how I went from a 15 handicap to nearly scratch at a 2 handicap in just a few years. Listen to that whole story on Jeff’s podcast – which I’ll link to in the description and my LinkTree or find it on golf...

This episode discovers the historic link between Pony Golf and miniature golf, also known to many as putt-putt. This surprising tidbit of history gets discussed about how Lansdale, Pennsylvania and a 4th of July weekend brought the world of miniature golf to this northern Pennsylvania area on a "plot of ground selected by Paul G. Hartman and Dr. Charles F Rossell, sponsors of the novelty game." We...

This episode of A Good Walk Spoiled merges golf and Phish. We welcome guest, Jonathan Bogush, to the show and he shares stories across his 354 phish shows, and countless rounds of golf. As a former college golfer and avid Phish fan, it was only natural that he eventually brought his two passions together and started tossing his golf clubs in the trunk when he set out on countless Phish tours over...

In this episode of A Good Walk Spoiled, we embarked on a journey through the rich history and enduring legacy of golf course architect Donald Ross and the iconic Pinehurst Resort. We delved into the life and career of Donald Ross, highlighting his remarkable achievements as a designer of over 400 golf courses across the United States. From his early days in Scotland to his influential work in Amer...

Get your A Good Walk Spoiled merch: https://millions.co/scott-poniewaz-golf/ Check out all my links: https://linktr.ee/ponygolf Welcome to A Good Walk Spoiled, the podcast where golf, travel, and life intersect in delightful conversation. I'm your host, Scott Poniewaz, better known as @Pony_Golf across social media platforms. Join me on a journey through the captivating world of golf, where we exp...

Welcome to "A Good Walk Spoiled," the podcast where we explore the intersection of golf, golf history, gastronomy, and travel. In this episode, we do a recap on The Masters, then later embark on a golfing adventure to the breathtaking Chambers Bay Golf Course in Washington State. Join us as we tee off on the rugged links-style layout, designed by renowned architects Robert Trent Jones Jr., Jay Bla...

In this episode, Scott Poniewaz (Pony_Golf) takes listeners through the life, legacy, and highlights of Pete Dye, one of golf's most famous golf architects. Highlighting courses like Whistling Straits (host of the Ryder Cup), Harbour Town Golf Links, and TPC Sawgrass, this segment educates on some of the most recognizable Pete Dye golf design features. The second section gives a preview to the RBC...

A Good Walk Spoiled: A Golf Podcast by Scott Poniewaz (@Pony_Golf)   Hello and welcome to our inaugural and pilot episode of A Good Walk Spoiled, a generally entertaining podcast on golf, travel, life, and splashes of history, architecture, interviews, and more. Hosted by myself, Scott Poniewaz, also known as @Pony_Golf on social media, I look forward to bringing you along on some of the journeys...