Putt Craft Podcast

We present awards for: "Most Improved Player" "Round of the Year" "Tournament Performance of the Year" "Rookie of the Year" "Hole of the Year" and  "Player of the Year"

'Event 58' saw our first rain delay. Afterward a still soaked course narrowly gave us a four way playoff. How we got there on this 'Instant Reaction' podcast

We take a closer look at "Putt Craft 57" at Lilli Putt, analyzing the lead changes throughout the back 18 and give an unofficial 'Player Rankings'.

Matt Roalstad returns and nearly spoils Erik Haselius's record breaking night. Four holes were aced for the first time and several "what could have been" moments on this instant reaction podcast.  

We unveil the nominees for 'Most Improved Player', 'Round of the Year' and 'Player of the Year' on today's episode. Why 'Most Improved Player' is closer than you think and how the number of nominees for 'Player of the Year' could be controversial. 

The nominees for 'Rookie of the Year', 'Tournament Performance of the Year' and 'Hole of the Year' are both announced and analyzed. 

Tom Loftus went ace/ace on 17/18 to finish his comeback win over Kaden Haselius and Josh Benesh. What we learned about scorecard submissions and should Kaden Haselius' 11 ace performance be looked at for "Tournament Performance of the Year"?

Are the "Rookie of the Year', 'Player of the Year' and 'Most Improved Player' races all but over? We make the cases that they may not be on today's episode. Register for Saturday's 'Event 56' at Golf Zone over at puttcraft.com

We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a cash tournament plus dig into some unique rulings and when they've come up throughout our history.

It's career victory #5 for Zack Haselius who sunk 8 aces and set a new course record (31) in the process.  Mark Giannini finishes in the top-five for the first time in his career (open) while Mike Pendleton continues his hot streak. Four new players make their stroke play debut and more during this Instant Reaction podcast. 

Andy Stahlman debuts on this week's 'Player Rankings' plus we preview Friday's 'Event 55' at Grand Slam Coon Rapids.

The POTY race "un"officially comes down to two players with both Erik Haselius and Shawn Brown winning their 5th and 7th event of the year respectively. Mike Pendleton, Mark Giannini, Josh Benesh, Anthony Dunkel, Andy Stahlman and Brady Storhoff all impress.  

We preview Saturday's 'Double Header' at the Golf Zone with six separate storylines and chat 'Reel Tournament'.

We go deep into the hypothetical game to consider some eventual award season winners who may not even be nominees currently. Plus the 2024 Open Schedule (through July).

We recap the 2024 Minnesota Golf Show with the seven lessons we learned.

We rank the top-10 players in Putt Craft, preview the Golf Show and put some odds on "Awards Season'. 

Josh Benesh outlasted Erik Haselius and Zack Haselius to win his first tournament at Moose Mountain Tuesday night. He tied Justin Hackman's course record 39 in the process. This 'Instant Reaction' podcast breaks it all down.

We preview Tuesday's 'Moose Mountain Challenge', pour over more of Erik Haselius' ace data and peak ahead to the summer schedule.

Erik Haselius re-emerges in the winner circle after a few short months away. He set a course (33) and tournament (68) record on his way to his fourth win of the season and sixth win of his career.  Tom Loftus also set a course record (33), Shawn Brown topped 100 career aces, and Kameron Haselius' win streak ends at two. 

How far does Kameron Haselius rise in this week's 'Player Rankings' + a look ahead to Friday's New Year's Open at Grand Slam Coon Rapids. 

It's a second consecutive victory for Kameron Haselius who broke both the course (31) and tournament (65) record. Anthony Dunkel returns to the top-five with a second place finish of his own.

We break down what could be the final trip to Grand Slam Burnsville and update the 'Player Rankings'.

Who has the best chance of challenging Shawn Brown for "Player of the Year" and will "Rookie of the Year" come down to a two person race or will someone else emerge? New website + news articles + Ace Course update all on this episode of the Putt Craft Podcast. 

Shawn Brown and Kameron Haselius capture victories in first ever 'Double Header' at Golf Zone. Find out how they got there on this instant reaction podcast. 

We've got a full course preview ahead of Saturday's Double Header. Course records, most aces, hardest shots and is Golf Zone a favorable course for lefties?