Nice Grass Nice People

Notorious Nice Guy and noted dawg Chris Derr is back to preview all-things 2023 US Open. Kyle and Chris briefly discuss the reported merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (1:31) before talking about the North Course at Los Angeles Country Club, their favorite pairings on Thursday and Friday, picks and more (16:24). Host: Kyle Surlow [suave golf instagram] Guest: Chr...

Boat returns to the podcast to to talk about life as a division two college golf coach, then he and Kyle discuss the state of the San Francisco Giants and break down yesterday's news that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia have banded together to form a new management structure overseeing all of mens professional golf. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Jess Stimack N...

Kyle shares his initial thoughts on the news that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement to work together to control professional golf around the world. Host: Kyle Surlow Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by SUAVE GOLF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perennial nice guy Andy Fertig is back to talk shop about all things Michael Block and where Brooks Koepka stands in the pantheon of the game's all-time greats. Afterwards, Kyle and Andy run through some of the strangest news headlines of the week, scout out the town of Dublin, Ohio, site of this weekend's Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club to determine whether central Ohio is a wo...

Nice people Andy Fertig and Chris Derr join Kyle to discuss all-things 2023 PGA Championship. They preview Oak Hill and how the recent renovation will impact the tournament, and run through the top storylines they'll be following. Host: Kyle Surlow Guests: Andy Fertig, Chris Derr This episode is sponsored by Caldera Lab. Use promo code nicegrass for 20% off Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presne...

Host Kyle Surlow shares some of his recent thoughts on the golf destination Gamble Sands in Brewster, WA. Kyle just returned from hosting an event with Suave Golf and gives his opinion on how the golf courses have matured, what to expect when you visit, the resort's continued development, and how the new David McLay Kidd-designed golf course is taking shape. This episode is sponsored by Caldera La...

Chris is back to talk about the PGA Tour's schedule, specifically how best to implement an annual stop in Austrailia. After this past weekend's LIV event, its obvious that Austrailia is an underserved golf market, how can that be fullfilled by the world's best golfers? The guys also discuss Jon Rahm's appearance in the CBS booth at the RBC Heritage, the difference between amateur golfers and pros,...

Kyle's friend Clay Varnbuhler joins the show to discuss what they know about Rodeo Dunes, the newly announded golf resort in Colorado. Within the golf industry, Clay has worked in course operations, agronomy and golf course construction. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Clay Varnbuhler This episode of Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by Suave Golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Kyle is riding solo for the first half of the show where he shares his big takeaways from the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, before being joined by Cousin Mark to preview the upcoming first round playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Cousin Mark - instagram This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf Learn mo...

Chris Derr is back for part 2 of our Masters Preview! Chris and Kyle preview all the changes made to Augusta National Golf Club ahead of the 2023 Masters Tournamaent along with some proposed changes the club is contemplating in the years to come, then discuss all the pairings they'll be paying close attention to and who they're picking to win. Hosts: Kyle Surlow & Chris Derr This episode is proudl...

In part 1 of our Masters Tournament preview, Chris Derr joins Kyle to discuss the two biggest storylines they'll be paying close attention to leading into The Masters, and the top 10 players they'll be closely watching when the first round kicks off on Thursday. Hosts: Kyle Surlow & Chris Derr This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Andy Fertig is back to analyze the news about Bandon Dunes Golf Resort officially building its seventh golf course, a 19-hole par-3 course. Then the guys discuss other golf course news, answer listener-submitted questions and try to figure out what's wrong with the Los Angeles Angels and Dallas Cowboys. Hosts: Kyle Surlow & Andy Fertig This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf Learn more abo...

Andy Fertig joins the show to discuss all the angles regarding the USGA and R&A's announcement this week to roll back the golf ball. Host: Kyle Surlow // Guest: Andy Fertig This episode, as always, is proudly presented by Suave Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime friend and golf junkie Chris Derr joins the show to discuss the state of the PGA Tour after the most recent announcements regarding 2024's designated events. Then Kyle and Chris discuss their thoughts on the Netflix series Full Swing and how the non-golfers in their lives reacted to the show, Jacksonville as a potential golf-trip destination amid the playing of The Players Championship, C...

Welcome to the next chapter of niche golf podcasting! Formerly the Golf Guide Podcast, Nice Grass Nice People is a golf-forward sports conversation show debuting in March 2023. Host Kyle Surlow is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and guests to cover the latest happenings in the world of sport, with a keen focus on golf and Bay Area sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Kyle is joined by his friend Ryan 'Ireland' to recap their recent golf trip to North Carolina, where they stayyed and played played at Pinehurst Resort, and got some additional rounds in a Pine Needles, Mid Pines and Tobacco Road. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Ryan Irish This episoode is proudly presented by Suave Golf and Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Boat is back to talk all about the summer of Jess and the 2022 major golf season and how we'll remember the year's biggest tournaments in men's professional golf. The guys also share their thoughts on how things have unfolder around the Saudi-funded LIV Golf tour over the past few months. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Jess Stimack This episdoe is proundly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide. The most...

Kyle and Jess return to preview the best golf tournament of the year, The Masters. Lots of Tiger talk, wagers they like, and bountiful amounts of praise for ANWA Champion, Anna Davis. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Jess Stimack This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf and Hot Drops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Jess discuss the controversey surrounding Phil Mickelson and what it means for Phil going forward, then discuss what could happen with a possible distance rollback. The guys also cover what's happening with the ongoing quest to find a new operator at Bennett Valley Golf Course in Santa Rosa, CA, and more discussion about the state of high school golf in North Bay Area. Host: Kyle Surlow G...

Kyle and Jess are back to discuss this past weekend's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links. They also cover the Saudi Invitational, sort of, as well as the hightened interest in high school golf this year, the story of Morgan Hoffman, and Kyle shares some thoughts on his recent trip to Brambles. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Jess Stimack Episode sponsored by Hot Drops and Suave Golf Lear...

Kyle and Jess are back too talk about the upcoming West Coast Swing on the PGA Tour, and share all their thoughts about the Netflix documentary series that's set to go into production. The guys also cover the latest news regarding players participating in next month's Saudi Invitational, discuss California Assembly Bill 672 and the Twitter beef between Kevin Na and Grayson Murray. Hosts: Kyle Surl...

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by his dad Rick to talk about a piece of legislation that passed a committee level hurdle this week, California AB672, which could potentially rezone any municipal golf courses in the state to housing. This episode is presented by SUAVE GOLF & HOT DROPS hot sauce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After their annual pilgrimage to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Kyle is joined by friends Andy and Mark to relive some of the highlights and lowlights from this year's sabbatical on the Oregon coast. Host: Kyle Surlow Guests: Mark Tapanes & Andy Fertig This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf and Hot Drops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle and Chris return to talk all about Chris' experience on Breaking Erin Hills, a video series from Random Golf Club. View Episode 1 of Breaking Erin Hills on YouTube here Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Insta) & Chris Derr (Insta) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack are back to discuss the most recent updates regarding Bennett Valley Golf Course in Santa Rosa, CA and what it means for the future of the golf course. They guy also talk about the 2021 Ryder Cup, where they've been playing lately and much more. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf a...