Fishin' for Birdies

Patrick and Rob review a solid (made the weekend) tournament at the John Deere Classic, and do a geeky deep dive on things Patrick is working on in his swing. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick is heading back out on the road as the PGA Tour goes to the Quad Cities for the John Deere Classic. Rob tees it all up, reviews a really fun Travelers, and casts a knowing eye to Scotland in advance of the Open Championship. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Rob goes deep on what it's like for Patrick when he's not playing a PGA Tour event. Spoiler: He stays busy! Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Rob chats with Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick's parents at the Canadian Open, and Patrick goes deep on the week. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Mike Skeen has been following Patrick since his young days as a high school basketball player into his current life as a PGA Tour pro. Mike joins the pod to tell his incredible story of commitment, passion and love for elite athleticism. And Rob breaks down Patrick's near miss at the US Open qualifier. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Rob riffs on SubAir at Colonial, where Patrick makes the weekend. Then it's on to Canada for the US Open qualifier and Canadian Open in Toronto. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick joins Rob to talk about grinding through the CJ Cup in Dallas. And Patrick made the field this week for the Charles Schwab Challenge up the road in Ft. Worth. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick is on his way to Texas for the CJ Cup, so Rob reviews a great PGA Championship and walks us through a reimagined TPC at Craig Ranch. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick is coming off a top-20 in the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic and breaks it down with Rob. The look forward to what's coming next in Texas. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick is on his way to South Carolina for the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic. Rob gets us ready for this opposite-field event. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick, Zac and Rob all had a great time in New Orleans -- how do you not? -- but golf is hard and the Ogden boys missed the weekend by one. Get all the deets here. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Rob is on his way to NOLA to catch up with Patrick and Zac in the Zurich Classic at TPC Lousiana. He tees up this cool and unique event, and what it could mean for both these Fremont Silverwolves for the rest of the year on the PGA Tour. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Rob catches up with Patrick and what he's been doing over the recent weeks off from the Tour. There's been sponsor events, a video shoot at The Barn, and getting ready for the Zurich with Zac Blair next week. The boys chat about traveling with Sky Share, and, like the rest of us, The Masters. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Rob takes us on a behind-the-scenes journey at a PGA Tour event, the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio. Jake Thomas of PXG, Margaret Troyer and the coolest snake wranglers you'll ever hear join the pod. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick discusses how Giannis Antetokounmpo inspires him to focus on his steps to success as he prepares for the Valero in San Antonio. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick had a good week at Valspar, and man that Innisbrook is a big boy course, and he and Rob look ahead to the Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick is back in the game this week at Valspar at Innisbrook as Rob digs deep into the Players that was. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick had a tough week in Puerto Rico, missing the cut then dealing with a rough flight home. But he's feeling good and getting ready for a three-tournament run at the Valspar, Texas Children's and Valero. Rob gets us up to date. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick and Rob review a good week at the Cognizant, look ahead to Puerto Rico and take us inside the gates for the legendary Seminole Pro-Member. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick talks about getting back in the saddle at the Cognizant after a short break. And can you say Seminole Pro-Member? Patrick can. He's playing in this elite, not-so-under-the-radar event. He joins Rob from Florida. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick's high school coach, Bryce Balllif, joins Rob in remembering Patrick growing up as a golfer, a basketball player, and a competitive yet good-hearted young man. And Rob lets us take a peak into Patrick's putter fitting at LAB. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

We celebrate 100 episodes of Fishin for Birdies as Patrick remembers early days with his friend Chris Gotterup, and Utah golf media remember early days with Patrick. Wesley Ruff, Randy Dodson and Paul Pugmire join the pod. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Rob reviews Patrick's week at Torrey Pines for the Farmers, riffs on the new challenges Patrick faces as a result of changes this year to the PGA Tour, and tees up what's next for Patrick. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick and Rob break down Patrick's week at the American Express, tee up the Farmers at Torrey Pines, and Patrick dishes on what makes Scottie Scheffler great. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Patrick heads to the AmEx to start his PGA Tour season with an assured spot in the field. Rob lays out the likely schedule from there. Ask questions at fishinforbirdies@gmail.com. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.