Fairways & Dreams: A golfer's guide to life on the links

The PGA Tour season is underway with the Texas Children's Houston Open as the next tournament on the docket this weekend. Who will win? Who are the odds-on favorites to win? What are some logical bets for the tournament? If you are a bettor and want to know more about this tournament, and who you could put money on, check out The Press podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the...

The game of golf is difficult, and with that comes many potential pitfalls which can befuddle even the greatest players. When even professionals struggle through these lulls in the game of golf, you have to wonder how you can get out of these moments. It isn't easy, but there are ways to help get you to come out of the pitfalls feeling rewarded and better off than when you went in. That's the topi...

The PGA Tour season is underway with The Valspar Championship as the next tournament on the docket this weekend. Who will win? Who are the odds-on favorites to win? What are some logical bets for the tournament? If you are a bettor and want to know more about this tournament, and who you could put money on, check out The Press podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the Fairways...

Golf can be an expensive sport, and we aren't just talking about greens fees. Equipment can be even worse, especially for players who always want the latest and greatest. But there are some brands who are underrated and should get some attention for the products they're putting out to the market. Time to talk about the most underrated brands in golf equipment on the latest Fairways & Dreams podcas...

In golf there will be blow-ups on the course. Wayward shots, mishits, and mental mistakes can plague even the best players in the world. But what differentiates them from the average golfer? Their ability to bounce back. On this podcast, host Jeff Hartman dives into what helps him bounce back from a bad shot, or a bad hole, so it doesn't completely derail the round. All that, plus the latest news...

The PGA Tour season is underway with The Players Championship as the next tournament on the docket this weekend. Who will win? Who are the odds-on favorites to win? What are some logical bets for the tournament? If you are a bettor and want to know more about this tournament, and who you could put money on, check out The Press podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the Fairways...

When people think of the TPC Sawgrass, the home of the Players Championship, they automatically think of one hole. No. 17, the island green. But Sawgrass is so much more than that, and what better way to preview the course, and the upcoming tournament, then to have someone on the show who played the stadium course numerous times growing up? On this special Tuesday Two-Man Scramble host Jeff Hartma...

The game of golf has long been thought to be for people who aren't as athletic as other sports. But in the last 20 years the game has shifted to one which athletes play. And when athletes are playing, they have to train like athletes. This is where a lot of golfers, not just one who have aspirations of being an elite level player, get lost with the benefits of fitness. They don't know where to sta...

The PGA Tour season is underway with The Arnold Palmer Invitational as the next tournament on the docket this weekend. Who will win? Who are the odds-on favorites to win? What are some logical bets for the tournament? If you are a bettor and want to know more about this tournament, and who you could put money on, check out The Press podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the Fai...

This season the PGA Tour has been ripped to shreds over the pace of play. Other than saying they "could" implement changes to help speed up the pace of play, other tours have used this an as opening to tout their own pace of play not being an issue. But is this being overblown at the professional level? Is it really that big of a deal? That's the topic of the latest Fairways & Dreams podcast hoste...

Deciding to get into the golf apparel business is not for the faint of heart, and can be a very cut-throat business which is highly saturated. Trying to differentiate yourself from the competition can be both challenging and exhausting. Throw in trying to do this as a recent college graduate, and collegiate golfer, and it becomes even more challenging. That's the topic of this Two-Man Scramble as...

The PGA Tour season is underway with The Cognizant Classic as the next tournament on the docket this weekend. Who will win? Who are the odds-on favorites to win? What are some logical bets for the tournament? If you are a bettor and want to know more about this tournament, and who you could put money on, check out The Press podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the Fairways & D...

The game of golf is unique in so many ways, but its unpredictability might top them all. When you look at two players who are competing, you might think you know exactly who will win. Until you don't. Golf is the great equalizer in this regard, and in so many ways. On this episode of Fairways & Dreams host Jeff Hartman talks about that, as well as the latest news and notes in the game of golf, on...

The game of golf is a lot of things, and expensive and time-consuming are two aspects of the game which aren't very appealing. That was one of the reasons why Graham Averill stepped away from the game for over 20 years. What caused him to come back, and how have his feelings changed about the game after such a lengthy lay-off? That's the topic of the latest Two-Man Scramble with host Jeff Hartman...

The PGA Tour season is underway with The Mexico Open as the next tournament on the docket this weekend. Who will win? Who are the odds-on favorites to win? What are some logical bets for the tournament? If you are a bettor and want to know more about this tournament, and who you could put money on, check out The Press podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the Fairways & Dreams...

Throughout the years there has been a question surrounding if the game of golf is a real sport, or just an activity. It truly depends on your definition of a sport, but it seems as if looking at the true definition can help uncover some of the mystery surrounding the game. So, is golf really a sport? Host Jeff Hartman dives into his experience with this question, and answers it for all the naysaye...

The PGA Tour season is underway with The Genesis Invitational as the next tournament on the docket this weekend. Who will win? Who are the odds-on favorites to win? What are some logical bets for the tournament? If you are a bettor and want to know more about this tournament, and who you could put money on, check out The Press podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the Fairways...

The game of golf is one which can never be conquered. No matter how qualified you are, the game can slap you in the face anytime you step foot on the course. It is the perfect game for the competitor who never likes to rest knowing they've reached the pinnacle, or the ultimate destination. No, there is no destination in golf, but the journey is what keeps us all coming back. That's the topic of th...

Despite how you may have ended the 2024 golf season, setting realistic goals in 2025 is important to ensure you enjoy the game as much as possible. Doing so can involve new technology, a new mental approach and less ego when you approach golf. That is the topic, along with much more, on the latest Two-Man Scramble podcast, a part of the Fairways & Dreams podcast, with host Jeff Hartman and guest J...

The PGA Tour season is underway with The Waste Management Phoenix Open as the next tournament on the docket this weekend. Who will win? Who are the odds-on favorites to win? What are some logical bets for the tournament? If you are a bettor and want to know more about this tournament, and who you could put money on, check out The Press podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the...

The biggest drawback from the game of golf can be how long it takes to play. Even if you play at your local course, on a busy day it can take around 5 hours to complete. As for those who are professionals, there have been documented rounds pushing well over 5.5 hours. For the new, less focused, fan base, that is simply too much to handle. It is causing the powers-that-be on the PGA Tour to try and...

The PGA Tour season is underway with The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as the next tournament on the docket this weekend. Who will win? Who are the odds-on favorites to win? What are some logical bets for the tournament? If you are a bettor and want to know more about this tournament, and who you could put money on, check out The Press podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the Fairw...

The winter months can be difficult for those who live in areas where they can't get out and golf like they typically do. In those trying times, some turn to indoor golf with simulators. This is a tremendous way to keep swinging the club in the offseason, but it is far from the real thing. However, no one can say simulator golf isn't fun! That's the topic of conversation on this Tuesday podcast, al...

There is something about golf which is appealing to athletes. Even athletes who play different sports, and even if those athletes are high level talents in their respective endeavors. Golf is unique in its challenge, and it can attract even the most dedicated athlete. In this case, it took two high level baseball players, and got them hooked to the point they started their own golf apparel company...

The PGA Tour season is underway with The Farmers Insurance Open the next tournament on the docket this weekend. Who will win? Who are the odds-on favorites to win? What are some logical bets for the tournament? If you are a bettor and want to know more about this tournament, and who you could put money on, check out The Press podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the Fairways &...