Birdie Board Podcast

This episode of the Birdie Board Podcast continues the new segmented format, covering professional golf, practical tips, and the stories behind the game. In Tour Talk, Corey breaks down a dominant performance at the Cadillac Championship, where Cameron Young ran away with the field in a rare six-shot victory. He also looks at how the FedEx Cup standings are shaping up and what it says about consis...

This episode of the Birdie Board Podcast takes a new format, breaking things into four segments that cover everything from professional golf to practical tips and the stories behind the game. First up is Tour Talk, where Corey recaps the Masters Tournament and what made Rory McIlroy’s back-to-back win so impressive. From losing a six-shot lead to closing it out under pressure, there’s a lot to unp...

The Masters Tournament is one of the most iconic events in golf, but there’s a lot more to it than just four days of competition. In this episode of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey breaks down everything you need to know about the Masters, from its history and traditions to how the tournament actually works. Played every year at Augusta National, the Masters is unlike any other major, with unique...

Most golfers think the round starts on the first tee, but in reality, it starts well before that. Before you even hit a shot, you’re making decisions. What kind of round are you playing? Are you keeping score? Are you playing a match? How competitive is this going to be? And for a lot of golfers, this is where things already start to feel a little off. In this episode of the Birdie Board Podcast,...

Golf season is finally here, and for a lot of us, that first round comes with a mix of excitement… and frustration. In this episode, Corey breaks down what golfers should actually focus on at the start of the season. From managing expectations versus reality, to avoiding the most common early-season mistakes, this episode is all about setting yourself up for a better year of golf. You’ll hear why...

Episode 25 is a milestone, and Corey celebrates hitting 25 episodes and nearing 250 downloads before diving into a practical strategy discussion built around a real round. Instead of theory, he breaks down how he approaches holes by looking at the course map, identifying safe landing areas, and choosing targets that maximize good outcomes even when the swing does not cooperate.  Corey walks throug...

Most golfers play for years without fully understanding how golf scoring and handicaps actually work. In this episode of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey breaks down several golf concepts that many friend groups misunderstand, including score differential, handicap indexes, stroke indexes, ready golf, net vs gross scoring, and maximum hole scores for handicap purposes. If you've ever wondered...

Last week’s episode on controversial golf rules sparked a surprising amount of engagement in Birdie Board short clips, which got Corey thinking about why certain topics light people up online. Instead of diving into the psychology, Episode 23 pivots into something practical: how amateur golf should be structured so competition is normal, fair, and actually enjoyable. Corey breaks the episode into...

Episode 22 is all about the golf rules that spark the biggest arguments, especially among amateurs. Corey shares what kicked this off, a viral video about divot relief, then walks through a list of the most debated rules in the game and why they feel so unfair or confusing in real rounds. You’ll hear thoughts on leaving the flagstick in, accidentally moving your ball on the green, the infamous “di...

Episode 21 covers two big topics: a quick recap of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (the first signature event and first non cut event of the season), plus the final installment of the rules series with a deep dive into rules on the green . Corey breaks down what actually counts as “on the green,” what to do when you end up on the wrong green , how order of play works (and when it can become a pen...

Out of bounds might be the simplest rule in golf, but it’s also one of the easiest ways for amateurs to throw away strokes. In Episode 20, Corey breaks down everything you need to know about white stakes , what “out of bounds” actually means, and why it’s often smarter to miss toward a red-staked penalty area instead. He also explains exactly how provisional balls work, when you’re allowed to play...

In Episode 19 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey breaks down penalty areas in a simple, practical way. You’ll learn the difference between yellow stakes and red stakes , what actually counts as “in” the penalty area, and the two core decisions you always have: play it as it lies , or take one penalty stroke and use your relief options. Corey walks through the exact drop options for yellow stakes (...

In this episode, Corey shares a winter golf swing breakthrough after his first simulator session of the offseason. He breaks down two sneaky angle mistakes that wreck consistency for amateurs: rotating the lead wrist too much and letting the hands drift off center too soon. Using simple “degrees” checkpoints (including what many pros do, 0 to 20 degrees of lead-wrist rotation, and a tight range fo...

Bunkers can be intimidating for amateurs, and the rules inside them are more nuanced than most golfers realize. In Episode 17, Corey breaks down the bunker rules that actually matter, including what counts as being “in” the bunker, how to handle a ball that disappears in soft sand, why you can’t ground your club, and what to do when there’s standing water. We also cover practical situations like r...

The PGA Tour 2026 season is officially underway, and the storylines are already heating up. In this episode, we break down what makes the start of this season different, why Signature Events matter more than ever, and how early-season tournaments set the tone for the year ahead. We dive into the cancellation of The Sentry, the importance of non-signature events like the Sony Open, and how the FedE...

In Episode 15 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey continues the winter rules series by breaking down the “general area” rules, everything between the tee box and the green (fairway, rough, other teeing areas, and even the wrong green). You’ll learn the most practical rules to save strokes: the 3 minute search clock, lost ball options for pace of play, how to identify a ball properly, what you can a...

In Episode 14 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey continues the winter golf rules series by focusing on the tee box. You’ll learn the official rules (and the practical, real world versions) for late arrival, the 14 club limit, order of play, teeing area boundaries, tee markers, accidents vs. whiffs, advice rules, provisionals for lost balls or out of bounds, and even what you can chip or putt while...

Jeff Jones is back on the Birdie Board podcast, and this time the conversation is all about winter practice and how to actually make it count. Corey and Jeff talk through why the off season can be the best time to improve, especially because you can slow down, stop obsessing over ball flight, and build real fundamentals that will hold up when spring arrives. Jeff breaks down what to prioritize dur...

In this winter training episode, Corey sits down with Dr. Mike Carnuccio, a doctor of physical therapy, to unpack what every golfer should know about the spine. Mike breaks down the basic mechanics of the spine, how the discs actually work, and why rotation is both the magic of the golf swing and a major source of risk for back injuries. From disc bulges, herniations, and nerve compression to real...

In this episode of the Birdie Board podcast, Corey kicks off a winter friendly refresher on the rules of golf. He shares how learning the rules in a competitive league gave him confidence in his scorecard and helped him guide friends through tricky situations on the course. Corey walks through key basics like holing out versus conceding, how and when you can substitute your golf ball, what it real...

In Episode 10 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey talks with Steve, the founder of PathPal Golf, about how a simple on range frustration grew into a fully developed golf training aid. Steve walks through the entire journey, from noticing how hard it was to use alignment sticks on turf and mats, to researching drills, sketching early designs, and partnering with a CAD designer to build the first pro...

As the golf season winds down and the cold months roll in, this episode dives into the three overlooked skills that matter most when spring returns. Instead of losing momentum this winter, you can use the off-season to sharpen your mindset, understand your patterns, and prepare for a stronger start next year. We break down course awareness, tempo management, and smarter scoring decisions, with ref...

Curious why golf gets under your skin and stays there? In this episode, Corey pulls back the curtain on the game’s “simple” basics to reveal the deeper stuff: character, history, design, language, and the mental rhythm that keeps players hooked for life. You’ll hear how a self-policed honor code shaped the sport, why we play 18 holes, where birdies and bogeys came from, how ball dimples changed th...

How do you get the most improvement out of the limited time you have for golf? Jeff Jones, a PGA teaching professional with 40+ years of experience, joins Corey to break down practical ways to maximize your return on practice: like why 8–10 minutes a day beats one long session, how to balance mechanics vs. feel, and why focusing on driver, wedges, and putter moves the scorecard fastest. Jeff also...

In this episode, Corey introduces The 60-Day Golf Fitness Base Plan, a practical, beginner-friendly workout designed to help golfers build strength, endurance, and mobility through the off-season. He shares how he structured the plan for consistency, how mobility and endurance translate to better performance on the course, and why the best time to start is now. Follow along and access the full pla...