Golfers Anonymous

I've always been interested in golfing in a new city. Finding new courses to play and new people to play with.  3x podcast guest Matt Weinstein rejoins the show to talk about his move from Boston to Denver and what it has meant for his golf game. 

Have you ever wondered what it would take to become a professional golfer? If you could somehow take your amateur golf swing, practice every day, and make it on the PGA Tour? I sat down with Ben Utah, who is attempting to do just that. 15 months ago, Ben was a 6 handicap looking to shake up his life. So he quit his job, starting working at a golf course, and devoted his life to becoming a professi...

In this episode I sat down with Eric Duffer, founder of the Shot Pattern App. Eric is a high school business and computer science teacher who also happens to be a true golf addict. His obsession with golf strategy led him to create this awesome tool that helps you pick smarter targets while out on the golf course. Not only do we talk about the app itself, but we also start to get in the weeds of w...

With an action-packed PGA Tour season in the rearview and the Presidents Cup just around the corner, I'm excited to have Ben Firn back on the show! Together, we break down the biggest moments of the season and look ahead to what should be an exciting Presidents Cup. We dive into our top 5 moments of the year, hand out season-long superlatives, and even share our dream pairings and matchups for the...

In this episode I chat with Wes Loman, aka the Salty Golfer, about his long lasting love of golf, the epic Myrtle Beach golf scene, and his very own Salty Golfer Beer.   Wes is an awesome hang and I highly recommend you check out the rest of his content!

Have you ever wondered what goes into building a putter? One year ago, Jared Doerfler quit his job, bought two CNC mills, and started his putter company called Hanna Golf. We dive into the origin story of Hanna Golf and the newsletter that Jared writes every week on the intersection of business and golf. This is an awesome behind the scenes listen!

This week we shift from Wisconsin to Michigan, one of the country's top and most affordable golf destinations. Alex reflects on how he started playing golf at a young age, leading to a deep-rooted passion for the game. We also explore some of Alex’s favorite courses in Michigan, along with a few he hasn’t had the chance to play yet. 

Did you know that Wisconsin is the number one state for golf in the whole country? That's why I've brought on the Wisconsin Golf Addict himself, Paul Seifert, to talk about all things Wisconsin Golf.   We chat through Paul's journey as the Wisco Golf Addict and how the site has evolved over the past 13 years. This episode is a must listen if you are looking to plan a golf trip of any kind over the...

The Monterey Golf Guy has arrived! This week I chat with Derek Thomas (aka Monterey Golf Guy), founder of the Twighlight Social Club. Derek is a baseball player turned golfer and is addicted to the game in every way.   We talk about Derek's mission with Twighlight Social Club, the golf scene in Monterey California, and The Los Gatos Invitational.   If you want to learn more about Derek's content o...

Do you play golf? Do you lift weights? If you said yes to both of those things this episode will be a real treat for you.  I interviewed Chad Driscoll, otherwise known as Fairway Fitness on TikTok. Chad owns his own strength training facility in Chicago and helps golfers get fit, move better, and prevent injuries. We talked about some basic things that any golfer can add into their gym routine, bu...

In this episode I interview Samuel Herb, a singer-songwriter and golfer based in Nashville, Tennessee. If you are looking for a poem that perfectly sums up the game of golf, this episode has you covered.   We talk through Sam's early life in golf as his Mom worked of the PGA Tour in Jacksonville, how he turned his passion into his profession, and how golf can mirror life in many ways.   Awesome li...

What a week in Scotland! To recap The Open Championship I brought our links golf correspondent Ben Firn back on the show. We stack rank the majors from this year, predict when Xander gets his third major, and talk about what made Royal Troon such an awesome venue. Ben also just got back from a golf trip to Scotland where he traveled across three different regions of the country. Highlights include...

This episode marks our first ever interview with a professional golfer. In this episode we were lucky enough to interview Neal Shipley, winner of the low am award at both The Masters and the US Open. Neal recently turned pro after completing the low am double at Pinehurst. He talks us through his journey with collegiate golf, compares Augusta vs Pinehurst, and explains what was going through his h...

Every golfer loves the Ryder Cup, but few go the extra mile to host their own version of it every year. On this episode I talk to Mike Normant, who has proudly ran the Fiord Cup for over ten years.    Mike talks us through how he fell in love with golf at an early age, the inception of the Fiord Cup, and his near disaster at The Masters.   Listen for the full scoop!

I typically bring a new guest on the show to learn about their golf journey, but this week I had Matt interview me about my first time breaking 80. We go hole by hole and talk through the roller coaster of emotions that come along with a 10 handicap shooting 74.  This was a really fun one to record, hopefully parts of this resonate with my mid/high handicappers out there!

In this episode we bring on Sean Melia, writer for the New England Golf Journal and founder of Bay State Golf.   Sean is on a quest to play and review every course in Massachusetts so he came on the show to discuss why he is on this journey, why golf is such a big part of his life, and his rankings for both public and private golf in Massachusetts (so far).    Truly awesome episode!

Excitement levels are at an all time high for this year's US Open at Pinehurst. To break down the tournament, we brought back Connor Mulligan who played Pinehurst #2 from the tips about 18 months ago. We talk through all things Pinehurst, what to expect from the course, and who we like heading into the week. 00:00 Intro 04:29 Playing Pinehurst Number 2 11:37 Preparing for the Round at Pinehurst Nu...

In this episode we bring on Sev, the founder of Course Maps, a rapidly growing business that sells custom map prints of golf courses. Sev talks us through why he fell in love with golf and how he turned that passion into a full-time job.   00:00 Introduction  04:53 Sev's journey with golf 09:23 Turning passion into a business: Course Maps 24:43 Challenges of playing golf in New York City 34:41 Gol...

The PGA Championship is finally here! In this episode of the Golfers Anonymous podcast, we bring back Ben Firn to discuss the PGA Championship and Ben's upcoming Scotland trip. We share our predictions for the tournament and discuss underdog players to watch. The conversation then shifts to Ben's Scotland trip with his brother. The trip is highlighted by rounds at North Berwick, Royal Dornoch, and...

Mark joins us with the most golf experience out of any guest on the show thus far with 55 years and counting. After playing division II golf at the University of Hartford, Mark went on to have an awesome amateur career filled with plenty of ups and downs. In part 1 we focus on Mark's journey through competitive golf, then in part 2 we shift the conversation to my game as Mark loves to teach and he...

For our 10th interview on the podcast we brought on our first ever caddie. While John isn't a full time professional golf caddie, he does have over 10 years of experience and told some awesome stories from his time as a looper. 00:00 Introduction 03:02 John's Early Golfing Days as a Caddie 07:57 Crazy Stories from Caddying Experience 16:01 John's Initial Dislike for Golf and Developing a Love for...

We're officially one week away from the 2024 Masters. Matt and I decided to break down our top five favorite things that make The Masters so unique every year.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Masters Preview 05:29 Honorable Mention: Coverage of the Masters 07:14 Honorable Mention: Bridges at Augusta National 09:21 Matt's Number 5: Unpredictability of Player Performances 14:19 Noah's Number 5:...

Any episode where the guest's name includes the word Mulligan is a must listen. In this episode Connor walks his through the peaks and valleys of his raging golf addiction.  Connor reveals that he took on the brave task of completely rebuilding his golf swing and the roller coaster that was. To round the conversation out we cover various topics in the world of golf, including discussions about Sco...

In this episode we bring on friend of the pod Justin Lee. Justin shares his journey into golf, starting with his father's influence and early exposure to the sport. Justin played competitive golf throughout high school and shared some great stories about how he grew up watching Tiger Woods with his Dad. Justin also talks about his favorite golf course, Bethpage, and his lowest round ever at Putter...

In this episode we bring on a Thomas O'Donoghue, proud golf addict and close friend of the pod. Thomas is a 15 handicap who originally picked up golf as a small child, took some time off, and now is back chasing his dream of breaking 80.    We talk about a variety of topics including the live experience at a major, the heat of Pinehurst in September, and what the perfect pre round meal looks like....