Birdie Golf Club Podcast

🎙️ From Finance to the Fairways | Wakey's Journey to the DP World Tour What does it take to build a career in professional golf while balancing a full-time job and family life? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I'm joined by Daniel "Wakey" Wakefield to discuss his incredible journey from working in finance to becoming a DP World Tour caddie alongside his day job. W...

🎙️ Why Golf Is Losing Its Magic Has professional golf lost the emotional connection that made fans fall in love with the game? In this solo episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I explore why so many golf fans seem to care less about regular PGA Tour events and why only tournaments like The Masters and Ryder Cup still feel truly special. We discuss storytelling, rivalries, tournament formats an...

🎙️ After Years of Trying, He Finally Became Club Champion | Matty The Alt Golfer What does it really take to achieve a golfing dream? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I'm joined by Matty The Alt Golfer to discuss his emotional club championship victory and the years of work, setbacks, self-doubt and perseverance that led to it. We dive into the mental side of competition, handl...

TITLE: 2026 US Open Preview at Shinnecock Hills | Can Scheffler Complete the Grand Slam? DESCRIPTION: The 2026 US Open heads to one of the most demanding and iconic venues in championship golf: Shinnecock Hills. In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, we take a deep dive into the history, architecture, and unique challenges of Shinnecock Hills, while breaking down the leading contenders h...

🎙️ How Golf Culture Has Changed Forever | Sam Jones (The Golf Fashion Guy) Is modern golf losing its traditions—or evolving for the better? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Sam Jones, better known as The Golf Fashion Guy, to discuss how golf fashion, culture and identity have changed over the last decade. From social media and celebrity influence to dress codes, tou...

🎙️ The Mental Game of Golf Explained | Lee Crombleholme Why do some golfers thrive under pressure while others fall apart? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with sports psychologist Lee Crombleholme to explore the mental side of golf and the practical strategies that help players perform at their best. From focus and flow to frustration, nerves and resilience, Lee explain...

🎙️ Inside Payntr Golf: How Modern Golf Shoes Are Changing Performance | Mike Forsey What actually makes a great golf shoe? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Mike Forsey, co-founder and president of Payntr Golf, to explore the innovation, biomechanics and athlete feedback shaping the future of golf footwear. From Mike’s journey through FootJoy and Nike to launching Pa...

David Jones, the face of Sky Sports Football, joins the podcast for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about his journey into sports broadcasting, his passion for golf, and how the game has played a huge role in supporting his mental health. In this interview, David shares how he became a Sky Sports presenter, the pressures of live football TV, and the challenges he faced along the way. We also...

🎙️ The Future of Putter Fitting? Inside Runner Golf’s Technology Revolution Could data-driven fitting completely change how golfers choose putters? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Simon Linot, founder of Runner Golf, to explore how technology and unbiased fitting systems are transforming the future of putting. We dive into the flaws in traditional putter fitting, w...

🎙️ PGA Championship 2026 Review: Aaron Rai's Suprise Win, Course Setup & Golf’s Identity Crisis Did the 2026 PGA Championship expose a bigger problem in professional golf? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I give my honest thoughts and reactions to the final round of the PGA Championship — from Aaron Rai’s breakthrough win to the growing debate around course setup, broadcast...

🎙️ Srixon & Cleveland Golf Fitting Explained | George Phillips on Custom Clubs Can custom-fitted golf clubs actually improve your game? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with George Phillips from Srixon & Cleveland Golf to break down the truth about golf club fitting — and why properly fitted equipment can completely change your confidence, consistency and perform...

🎙️ How Golf Helped Me Through Depression | Sam’s Story How can golf change your life? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, Sam shares his honest and powerful story of how golf became a lifeline through some of the toughest periods of his life. From struggles with mental health, debt and dark moments, to finding peace, purpose and routine through golf — this is a conversation about resi...

🎙️ US College Golf Explained: Pathway to Pro Golf | Coach Mark Leon (Penn State) How does US college golf actually work? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Penn State head coach Mark Leon to break down the structure, scale, and reality of the American college golf system. From facilities and recruitment to mindset and pathways into professional golf, this is one of th...

What would happen if you dedicated a full year to improving your golf game? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Joel to unpack his raw and honest journey of taking a year away from work to focus entirely on golf improvement. We dive into the reality behind the idea — the struggles, plateaus, breakthroughs, and what actually changes when you treat golf like a full-time...

🎙️ Masters 2026 Breakdown: Rory, LIV Golf & Augusta Controversies What really happened at the Masters? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, we break down the biggest storylines from Augusta — from Rory McIlroy’s performance to the growing influence of LIV Golf and the traditions that make the Masters so unique. This is a deeper discussion on the tournament beyond just results — explori...

🎙️ Masters 2026 Preview: Predictions, Contenders & Who Wins Augusta? Masters week is here. In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I break down the biggest storylines heading into Augusta — from the main contenders to dark horses, course conditions, and my personal top 10 predictions. We dive into what actually matters at Augusta National: experience, approach play, mental resilience...

🎙️ Golf Fitness Explained: Strength, Mobility & Performance | Toby Steggall (TS Fitness) Can getting stronger actually improve your golf game? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Toby Steggall from TS Fitness to break down how strength training, mobility, and nutrition directly impact golf performance. Toby brings a unique perspective — coming from a bodybuilding a...

🎙️ Shot Scope LM-1: The Affordable Launch Monitor Changing Golf | Lyndsey Whitefield Can a launch monitor actually change how golfers practice? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Lyndsey Whitefield from Shot Scope to go behind the scenes of the LM-1 launch monitor — a product designed to bring accurate, affordable golf data to more players than ever before. We explore...

Can better hydration actually improve your golf game? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Ross and Harrison, founders of HydraCaddie, to explore how hydration, electrolytes and nutrition impact golf performance — from amateur golfers to elite players. We break down the science behind hydration and cognition, how dehydration affects accuracy and decision-making, and why...

🎙️ Solo Episode: Golf, Mental Health, and Why the Game Means More Than Scores In this solo episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, Dave reflects on recent tournaments, listener questions, personal lessons from the game, and the journey of building the podcast. This is a more candid conversation about golf beyond technique — exploring the mindset, memories, and experiences that make the game speci...

Most golfers think better golf comes from a better swing. Scott Fawcett believes it comes from better decisions. In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, we sit down with the creator of the DECADE system, one of the most influential strategic frameworks in modern golf. Used by elite players and coaches around the world, DECADE applies data, probability and course management to help golfers...

🎙️ From Scratch to 65: The Mindset & Strategy Behind a Breakthrough Round | Joshua Coates What does it actually take to shoot 65? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Joshua Coates to break down the principles that helped him reach a breakthrough round of 65 — and the performance edge that separates scratch golfers from truly low scoring. We explore how mindset, nut...

What actually lowers your scores in golf? It’s probably not what you think. In this episode of the BirDie Golf Club Podcast , we sit down with Dave Cooper — better known as Postman’s Par — to break down why golf strategy, course management, short game mastery and mindset matter far more than obsessing over swing mechanics. If you’re trying to: • Break 90 • Break 80 • Eliminate blow-up holes • Thin...

🎙️ How to Improve Strike Consistency Across All Clubs | Chris & the Strike Wedge Is inconsistent strike holding your golf game back? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast , we speak with Chris about the philosophy behind improving consistency and ball striking — regardless of the club you’re using — and how the Strike Wedge was developed as a simple, effective way to give golfers ins...

In this episode, we sit down for an in-depth PGA golf coach interview with Alex, one of the youngest PGA qualified coaches, to explore what it really takes to develop elite golfers and prepare players for the PGA Tour. Alex shares his journey from aspiring professional golfer to full-time coaching, the financial realities that shaped his path, and how COVID accelerated his growth as a coach. We br...