Golf Unfiltered Podcast

Team GU is back as Adam, Nikki and Dan recap an exciting weekend in golf and pop culture, starting with a quick reaction to the 2024 Grammys. Next, the team discusses the wild weather that afflicted the final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, forcing many golf fans to switch to the LIV Golf Mayakoba event. Finally, the team shares their Super Bowl 2024 predictions against the Kansas City Chiefs an...

On a special edition of the Golf Unfiltered Podcast, Kris McEwen joins Adam Fonseca for another installment of Have Clubs Will Travel. This week Kris details his trip to the Palm Springs area and Las Vegas where he played two local courses that are both affordable and fun for golfers of any skill level. Kris also shares a bit of local knowledge on how to traverse between the two areas, which may o...

Adam and Dan record (face-to-face for the first time!) live from Orlando, Florida to reflect on the 2024 PGA Show. The guys share details on attending the show, including meetings with Bridgestone Golf and TRUE Linkswear.

The buzzwords in golf marketing sure are buzzing, the biggest of which being "forgiveness" and "10K." We have a good idea of what the first means, but what about the second? This week host Adam Fonseca breaks down these terms for you, as well as how they can benefit golfers. Later, Adam offers his thoughts on what's next for golf equipment marketing as we near the 2024 PGA...

Co-hosts Adam Fonseca and Dan Hauser recap the 2023 Open Championship, where Brian Harman captured his first major title in surprising fashion. The guys discuss what they liked about the course, tournament and coverage, as well as which players were the most surprising this week. Dan then unloads on Michael Block and why he thinks the PGA Professional's fifteen minutes of fame are over.

This week on the show host Adam Fonseca needs to get a few things off his chest about the current state of men's pro golf. He discusses the ridiculous Senate Hearing from last week, complete with reaction about the line of questioning the PGA TOUR endured and the answers that were given. Next, Adam discusses the video of Rory McIlroy hitting a persimmon driver that was tweeted out by the TOUR.

Co-hosts Adam Fonseca and Dan Hauser discuss season two of the UNDERRATED Golf Tour, where Dan was able to visit last week in West Palm Beach, FL. Dan details his interviews with PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh, renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse, and junior golf phenom Lucky Cruz.

Co-hosts Adam Fonseca, Nikki Dunagan, and Dan Hauser are back to recap the 2023 US Open from LA Country Club. The team shares their thoughts on the resurgence of Rickie Fowler, the "disappointing" win by Wyndham Clark, and yet another runner-up finish in a major for Rory McIlroy. The conversation shifts to the PGA TOUR/DP World Tour/LIV Golf "merger" and what it might mean for...

In the first episode of a new mini-series, Have Clubs Will Travel, co-hosts Kris McEwen and Adam Fonseca bring you first-hand experiences of their time playing golf courses from around the country. First up: Elgin Country Club in Elgin, IL. Founded in 1901 and designed by renowned course architect Tom Bendelow, Elgin CC boasts one of the finest layouts in the Chicagoland area along with an incredi...

As the dust continues to settle on the monumental news of the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour and Public Investment Fund (PIF) merger, Team GU offers their initial reactions. Adam, Dan and Nikki (while on vacation!) provide insight into where they were when the news broke, what this might mean for pro golf as a whole, and how golf fans might feel about everything.

This week on the show host Adam Fonseca recalls a recent round of golf with his father-in-law and two friends that taught Adam an important lesson. Even while the golf world seems chaotic, dramatic or disruptive, the game itself hasn't changed. In fact, sometimes remembering what got us involved in the game in the first place can be a helpful practice.

This week co-hosts Adam Fonseca and Dan Hauser look back on current events in golf, including Brooks Koepka's fifth major victory and the ongoing saga of PGA club pro Michael Block. Does Koepka's victory mean anything for LIV Golf's value? Is there a potential buyer in the mix for a LIV Golf team? How much longer will the Michael Block story continue, or is it over already?

Team GU is back as Adam, Nikki and Dan talk about golf fatigue, both as fans and noticing the same from the PGA TOUR. The team discusses Rory McIlroy's recent WD due to "a family emergency", as well as comments made by the LIV Golf players on playing schedule. The ongoing LIV Golf vs OWGR war is also discussed, along with a preview of the 2023 PGA Championship. Listeners can save 15%...

Matt Mahoney is the co-founder of Clinch Golf, which offers a unique take on golf glove design. Host Adam Fonseca and Matt discuss the brand's origins and mission, along with the process of designing a new type of golf glove. Visit ClinchGolf.com to learn more. Like Adam's hoodie? Use promo code GU15 at Rhoback.com and save 15% on your first order.

Squiggy DiGiacomo is the founder of Amplified Golf, and upstart golf accessory brand that focuses on blending the love of music with a passion for golf. Amplified Golf just announced their partnership with Fender Guitars to bring some of the most unique golf headcovers to market. Host Adam Fonseca and Squiggy discuss the brand's origins and mission in this bonus episode! To learn more about Am...

Brinson Paolini, founder of Sharp Focus Nutrition, is back to discuss the importance of fueling your body to play your best golf. Brinson and host Adam Fonseca discuss the newest products from Sharp Focus Nutrition, as well as Brinson's book on perfect practice. Visit www.sharpfocusnutrition.com to learn more. Like Adam's sweater? Visit Rhoback.com and use promo code GU15 at checkout to sa...

Jordan Lunetta is the founder of ODIN Golf, an independent golf experience brand that specializes in golf balls and sponsorships for the average player. Learn more about his brand in this week's episode! Like host Adam Fonseca's Rhoback t-shirt? Visit Rhoback.com and use promo code GU15 at checkout to save 15%!

Dr. Zach Gould, PhD is the founder of Dr. Golf Global and former collegiate and semi-pro golfer. Dr. Gould shares stories of playing with some of the biggest European Golf stars in the game today, and how those experiences allowed him to create his new career now. Visit drgolfglobal.com today to learn more about how you can improve your fitness and lower your scores.

Team GU -- Adam, Nikki and Dan -- recap the incredible 2023 Masters Tournament. Nikki shares her experience attending the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship for the first time with her family, followed by a memorable Masters Wednesday on perhaps the nicest weather day of the week. The team then discusses all the highs and lows from the tournament weekend, including Brooks's collapse, Rahm&#39...

Dr. Mo Pickens, PhD is a sports psychologist who has worked with some of the best on the PGA TOUR. In this week's episode, he and host Adam Fonseca discuss tips that any golfer could benefit from, including how to add pressure to your practice routine to score better. Visit Dr. Mo's website at www.drmolearntowin.com to learn more.

David Duval is a former World No. 1 and 13-time PGA TOUR winner. He has partnered with Galleri.com to spread awareness on the importance of early cancer screening. Ahead of him competing in the 2023 Galleri Classic, David and host Adam Fonseca recall David's incredible round of 59 at the 1999 Bob Hope Classic.    Liked Adam's hoodie in this episode? Use promo code GU15 at checkout on Rho...

The month-long celebration of Women's History Month continues at Golf Unfiltered. Jessica Maceira is a former Nor Cal Long Drive champion and golf social media influencer who balances life as a self-proclaimed "golf obsessed mother of three" with a growing passion for competitive golf. Host Nikki Dunagan and Jessica discuss the golfer's unique start to her career only a few years ago leading up to...

Host Nikki Dunagan welcomes Whitney Haworth to the show to discuss her career in sports, the impact women have in sports, and to celebrate International Women's Day. Whitney is the Director of Creative and Digital Strategy at Georgia Southern University and has held multiple positions in sports broadcasting over her career.   Follow Whitney Haworth on social media at @WhitneyHaworth.

Troy Newport is the General Manager of Cog Hill Golf & CC and returns to the podcast for this week's episode. Adam and Troy discuss some of the newer upgrades to the grounds and amenities of Cog Hill, including what's in store for 2023. Troy shares insight into last four years at Cog Hill, including the changes he's noticed in the game overall.

Adam and Dan jump on a call to discuss Full Swing, the pro golf-focused Netflix docu-series that premiered last week. The guys cover what they enjoyed about the series, what they thought could have been different, all while acknowledging that they probably weren't the ideal audience demographic. Dan offers his take on why Full Swing may have been short-sided from the start, especially when compare...