Figuring It Out: A Golf Podcast

At what point should you stop hitting balls and get your A$$ on the course? Check out my full interview with John Cassidy, Ex-PGA professional, master fitter, and instructor at the home course in DuPont, Washington. John is a regular on the pod - great guy, a fantastic player, and an instructor. Don't forget to check out previous episodes to get to know John personally. And if you want to reac...

Similar to Lebron James, John Cassidy is no stranger to leaning into discomfort to improve his game. In this reel, John discusses how we need to embrace discomfort in our practice routine to become better players. Check out my full interview with John Cassidy, Ex-PGA professional, master fitter, and instructor at the home course in DuPont, Washington. John is a regular on the pod - great guy, a fa...

Here's my first attempt at a Spotify Reel... first of hopefully many... let's see how this goes. John Cassidy is an ex-PGA Canada player and now the director of golf at the Home Course in DuPont, Washington. He’s a very knowledgeable instructor and fitter. Check out our full episode where we discuss his experience getting dialed at The Kingdom and how he recommends his students to practice.

This week John Cassidy, ex-PGA Tour Canada player and PGA Professional at The Home Course in Dupont, Washington, shares his experience getting fit at TaylorMade Golf's main performance center, The Kingdom in Carlsbad, California. He'll walk us through his WITB and give us insights on optimizing wedge gapping and wedge fittings. But that's not all – John also shares his IN-AND-OUT order...

Join us for an in-depth interview with Sheldon Roberts, a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Trainer at Urban Golf Performance (UGP) West Los Angeles. We discuss all things golf-fitness related, including the fundamentals of a solid golf fitness program, misconceptions about fitness and how it relates to golf, and much more. Sheldon shares his three non-negotiables in the golf swing and provides exer...

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Hart, aka MobileGolfer, Associate Editor for Golf & Travel at GolfTripX.com. Eric's love for golf and travel has taken him to over 275 resorts and hotels and 600 golf courses worldwide. His passion for promoting golf and family travel is evident in the 1,200+ articles he has written for 14 regional, national, and international golf, family, and travel...

This week I had the opportunity to chat with Patrick Barr, also known as Tiger Hood, a street photographer and golf enthusiast who has become a local legend in NYC for bringing golf to the streets. But Tiger Hood's story goes beyond just street golf - he's on a mission to spread the game of golf to youth in new communities all across the country, and he's raising money for a van that h...

Join us in this captivating episode as we chat with David Kelly, a golf industry veteran with a rich background. David's passion for golf began in 1974 as a caddy in Toronto, and he quickly fell in love with the game. With experience in club repair and a keen eye for club design, David shares his insights on the evolution of the golf industry, from witnessing legends like Jack Nicklaus play on...

Join us this week for an exclusive interview with Sam Yi, where we discuss his career as a professional golfer and the success of his signature brand, Storyi. From winning over 40 events at all levels, including junior golf and mini-tours, to creating a loyal following on social media and building a recognized brand, Sam has proven himself as not just a golfer, but also an inspiring entrepreneur....

This week Dave Tutelman, a golf engineer and physicist, joins us for a technical discussion. Dave is a true legend in the world of golf; he’s also an exceptional golfer who regularly shoots his age or better!! In our conversation, Dave shares his insights and knowledge on the fundamental principles of physics that underpin the golf swing and equipment. Throughout the episode, Dave takes us on a jo...

In this episode, Dr. Joe Parent, author of Zen Golf, and I delve into exploring the ways in which mindfulness and meditation can help golfers achieve a more relaxed and focused state of mind on & off the course. Dr. Parent shares his insights on the power of visualization, the benefits of meditation and mindfulness, and practical strategies for cultivating a stronger mental game. Whether you&#...

On this episode, I'm joined by Mac Savage, a popular content creator known for his viral streak at The Waste Management Open, a PGA Tour Event hosted at TPC Scottsdale. Mac shares in-depth details about his streak, including the extensive planning and preparation that went into it, his pre-prank routine, and what he plans to do next to top this!!  This is an entertaining and insightful conver...

In this episode, I chat with Wes Patterson, Co-founder of The Partee Tour & former Long Drive World Champion, about how he is changing the game of golf by bringing together music, art, and interactive experiences. The Partee Tour is a new wave in golf that aims to attract a younger and more diverse audience to the sport, while also growing the game. Wes shares his vision for the future of golf...

In this episode of Figuring It Out: A Golf Podcast, I sit down with JP Harrington, a renowned wedge maker based in San Diego, CA. to discuss the art and science of wedge making. JP shares his insights on how he got into the golf industry, his biggest inspirations (Donald White, Scotty Cameron, Bob Vokey, & Roger Cleveland) in the field, and his journey to becoming an expert in wedge design and man...

Join us for a deep dive into the world of golf rankings with Jeff Bullock, co-founder of The Universal Golf Rankings (TUGR). Jeff & his team are on a mission to bring transparency and comprehensiveness to the current world ranking system, which has faced criticism from players (Tiger Woods & John Rahm) and fans alike for its inherent flaws. In this episode, we discuss the origins of TUGR,...

Henry McGannon is a long-time golfer and caddy. He's originally from Michigan and has been caddying for over 10 years at some of the most famous golf courses in the United States, Pinehurstt & The Ocean Course at Kiawah. There's no denying, Henry is a stick and a REAL GOLFER - he's nutty about the game and will do whatever it takes to play the game he loves.  Henry founded Real Golfer Co....

Daniel Saloner, aka @shortgameking, shares how he rose to fame on Instagram and TikTok, and landed brand deals with some of the biggest names in golf equipment and apparel. In this episode, he shares his journey from golf enthusiast to influencer, and reveals the secrets to his viral content and massive engagement. This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to make a name for themselves on s...

This week George and Riley joined the podcast for a quick tag-up to discuss their company- TeeBox. TeeBox provides golfers a unique opportunity to find or create skill-based games and connect with golfers of similar play styles, handicaps, ages, and much more. Their mission is as follows: to connect like-minded golfers and bring every golfer an endless amount of playing partners and memorable on-c...

Sam Hanh, CEO of LAB Golf, joins us this week for a discussion about all things putting. Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) is a patented technology the LAB Team developed to simplify putting. It eliminates torque from the design of a putter, giving all golfers the ability to consistently repeat their stroke — especially when the pressure is on. In this episode, Sam breaks down how his technology is funda...

John Cassidy walks Daniel through some of his teaching philosophies. John is a PGA Teaching Professional and Master Club Fitter at the Home Course in Dupont, Washington. John used to play on the PGA Canadian Tour. He's a brilliant mind and deep thinker. Join us this episode as he gives us a glimpse into how the thinks about the golf swing, give Daniel a mini-lesson, gives amateurs tips on how to s...

Matt Brumbaugh joins us this week on the pod. In this episode, he walks us through his Top 5 golf courses in San Diego, California. Matt has been working in the golf industry for over 25 years - at Sea and Air Golf Course (Coronado, CA) and now at San Vicente Golf Course (Ramona, CA). We discuss a controversial topic in San Diego Golf... WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE COURSE? Matt walks us through his Top 5...

Tre Vuch, Founder and CEO of The Skinz Game (TSG), joins the pod this week. Tre and his wife, Lanie, founded the tour in 2020. TSG is a unique golf experience for all competitive and casual golfers in Southern California and soon, the world! Each month, The TSG tour gets together and plays the following games:  Skinz Low games Puttz & Chipz Closest to the Pinz Rollz Dice Beat the Elite&nb...

John Cassidy joined us this week on the pod. John is a PGA instructor and Master Fitter at the Home Course in Dupont, Washington. John is no stranger to success on the golf course. From an early age, John dominated, winning the Washington State Championship in High School. He went on to play golf collegiately at the University of Nevada. Throughout his collegiate career, he had many strong finishe...

This week on FIO, we had the opportunity to interview Nick Bender from Grunk Dolfer, a golf apparel company based in San Diego. Nick Bender and Brad Moon founded Grunk Dolfer in 2021. They got their start selling golf polos and hats online and have quickly scaled - they can be found in 20 golf shops in SoCal! They can be found online at Grunkdolfer.com, on Instagram @GrunkDolfer, and on TikTok @Gr...