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Longtime friend of the program Chris Derr returns to discuss a variety of topics, including some idea for bifurcation between professionals and amateurs, Bryson's potential long-term effect on golf, struggles on the putting green and some idea to consider to help us get over the hump, camping at golf courses and more. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Chris Derr (Twitter / Insta) This podcast...

Architect/Designer Brett Hochstein joins us to discuss some of the Pacific Coast's newest golf courses and developments, future golf architecture design trends, and stories from his time in Scotland at Askernish Golf Links. Courses discussed in this episode include Brambles, Maha, Corica Park, Gamble Sands, Pebble Beach, and Bandon Dunes. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Brett Hochstein (Twitter / Hochste...

Hosts Kyle and Jess discuss this past weekend's Charles Schwab Challenge, specifically Bryson DeChambeau's performance and how it could affect youth golf going forward. In this episode, the hosts also discuss the upcoming RBC Heritage Classic at Harbour Town Golf Links, the announcement that fans will not be allowed at this year's PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park, busy Bay Area golf courses an...

Boat is back to share some stories from the golf shop amidst the COVID pandemic and both hosts share their thoughts on this past weekend's match between Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. Hosts: Kyle Surlow, Jess Stimack This episode is sponsored by Golfguide. Net - Use the promo code 'ggpodcast' and save 10% on your next greens fee purchase. Intro beat by the great and pow...

Jess is back to talk about what it's been like to work at a golf course that's required to abide by state and local social distancing guidelines. The hosts also touch on the two upcoming golf events, the TaylorMade Driving Relief and The Match with Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. Hosts: Kyle Surlow & Jess Stimack This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Gu...

Garrett Morrison, Managing Editor of The Fried Egg joins to discuss his story from Volume 23 of Pacific Coast Golf Guide that details some of his favorite West Coast destinations for fans of golf course architecture and design on a budget. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Garrett Morrison Donate $5 here towards Gleneagles GC in San Francisco and the Bandon Caddie Relief Fund and receive a copy of Pacific...

Golf course architect Brett Hochstein joins today's show to discuss his story about the life and career of Jack Fleming, one of the most prominent golf course architects in Northern California history. Jack Fleming designed more than 30 golf courses in Northern California throughout the 20th century, worked with the famed Dr. Alister MacKenzie, yet is relatively unknown in the world of golf course...

Friends Kyle and Andy break down one of their favorite matches from the Shell's Wonderful of Golf catalog, Jack Nicklaus versus Tom Watson at Pebble Beach Golf Links. The guys discuss what they liked most about the broadcast, what's aged the best and worst, their new idol Dave Marr, plus much more. Hosts: Kyle Surlow, Andy Fertig This episode is presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide. Donate $5 her...

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss how amateurs struggle mentally on the golf course and why professional athletes think about sports differently. The guys also talk about Kyle's recent round of golf during the coronavirus pandemic, Jess paying a homeless guy for directions to the golf course, and what is considered a 'fair' golf course. Kyle and Jess also spend some time discussing the ne...

In this mini-episode, host Kyle Surlow shares his thoughts on what it means that golf's governing bodies have officially moved three of golf's four major championships to the last few months of 2020. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Show intro music provided by broiler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss what moving this year's major championships to the autumn would mean for professional golf and how it will impact viewership. Then the guys discuss why GolfNow is tough on golf courses and how they're affected by the Coronavirus, then finally they rank the best golf courses they've played in Northern California. Hosts: Kyle Surlow, Jess Stimack Learn more...

In this episode, we're joined by John Berry, golf course general manager, journalist and high school golf coach to discuss how golf has shaped his life, learning the game at historic Beverly Country Club in Chicago, the state of golf in 2020, and what the golf scene looks like in Lake County going forward with several new developments in the works. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: John Berry Learn more ab...

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss the Coronavirus and it's impact on the world of golf, the PGA Tour's new TV deal and how that affects the Premier Golf League's plans, PGA Tour University and it's impact on collegiate golf, plus tales from the clubhouse and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of our conversation with Danny Haselroth regarding all things club fitting and equipment. Danny is a former master club fitter and golf instructor, and now serves as a Product Knowledge Specialist for one of the leading golf apparel companies in the U.S. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Danny Haselroth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of the new Highly Technical Golf Talk series, we talk to our friend Danny Haselroth about all things club fitting and equipment. Danny was formerly a master club fitter and golf instructor, and now serves as a Product Knowledge Specialist for one of the leading golf apparel companies in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Highly Technical Golf Talk - A interview-based talk show on the Guide Guide Podcast feed, that features long form, evergreen interviews with different personalities within the world of golf. HTGT will be released in addition to regular episodes of The Golf Guide Podcast. Hosted by Kyle Surlow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An update on the status of the Premier Golf League and how it's impacting professional golf, then shares some thoughts on Peter Kostis' interview on No Laying Up, how golf may improve life longevity according to some doctors, and finally discusses his experience attending his first PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Host: Kyle Su...

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack talk about the new proposed Premier Golf League and its ramifications on the PGA Tour, the newly released distance report from the USGA and R&A, and they preview this weekend's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, in addition to sharing some thoughts on Super Bowl 54 and tales from the golf shop. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about...

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss what the ultimate buddies weekend trip to Scottsdale would be like, including what courses to play, where to stay and how much to budget. They also talk about the legacy of Pete Dye, why Patrick Reed tries so hard to be unlikable, Trinity Forest being taken out of the PGA Tour rota, plus much more. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf G...

Riding solo this week, Kyle shares some additional thoughts on his tour of the Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. In the second half of the podcast, Kyle talks about the Sentry Tournament of Champions and takes a guess as to why so few casual golf fans tuned in and offers a solution. Topics also covered include Topgolf's potential IPO in 2020, top players like Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnso...

Guests and friends Mark Galvin and Brad Quince join Kyle to discuss their tour of the new Sheep Ranch Golf Course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. After walking the course on a spectacular morning with Bandon Dunes' staff, the guys talk about their experience, what they thought of the golf course, how it compares to the existing courses at Bandon Dunes, how it will be perceived by new golfers, the sho...

Kyle is once again joined by friends Mark Tapanes and Andy Fertig for the second part of their conversation about their most recent trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. In part 2, the guys discuss their Bandon Dunes Mount Rushmore, the best closing holes at the resort, and which courses and individual holes provided the greatest challenge in 2019. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide. Net a...

Kyle is joined by friends Mark Tapanes and Andy Fertig to talk about their recent trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, America's greatest golf destination. In part 1, the guys discuss the top storylines from this year's trip, what they learned about Bandon this year, how the resort has evolved over the past decade and rank each of Bandon Dunes' opening holes. This episode is proudly presented by Golf...

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss the first day of the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne, where the United States got thrashed 4-1 by the International team, despite a stand out performance from playing captain Tiger Woods. The hosts look forward to the final three days of the event and share their predictions for how the event will shake out and the negative effect Patrick Reed has had t...

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by guest Garrett Morrison, Managing Editor of The Fried Egg, to discuss Garrett's recent article on how golfer's expectations have altered how sand bunkers are maintained throughout the United States. Garrett and Kyle also discuss how to shift golfers expectations, what can be done about this issue going forward, then they spend some time talking about the Sheep Ranch, a...