Putt Craft Podcast

We feature the nine players we think are most likely to be in the mix for the 2023-24 'Rookie of the Year' award.

We discuss our five favorite matches from last weekend's 'Match Play Masters', each player's record and which "group" fared the best. We also unveil the winter tournament schedule.

We reveal the first round matchups for Saturday's 'Match Play Masters'. 

We reveal the consequential* 'Player Rankings' in the lead up to the Match Play Masters (Saturday, October 7th, Eagle Lake). *Rankings will be used for seeding purposes.

The five-person course record tie is no more as Zack Haselius lays claim to it himself with a bogeyless 40. Make it a record eight 6th place finishes for Anthony Dunkel, including three consecutive. Who has the longest top-five finish streak now that Erik Haselius' 14 straight has come to an end?

Anthony Dunkel, Erik Haselius and the five-way course record tie highlight the top storylines heading into Saturday's Fall Classic.

We review some of the statistical leaders from the midway point of the season and unveil the latest 'Player Rankings'.

Erik Haselius wins his second consecutive event on what feels like a brand new course. How new is "new enough" when considering past records and stats?

We preview Wednesday's Eagle Lake Open (7pm start, Under the Lights) and reveal some interesting storylines as the event approaches. Who has the best case to appear in next week's 'Player Rankings' and could we see some shuffling at the top?

The competition was fierce as all five of tonight's top-five finishers would have finished in the top-five of the last 'Open' event at Loon's Nest. We recap tonight's event + an interview with the winner, Kameron Haselius. 

We prepare for the final Evolution League event of the outdoor season by outlining why Mark Giannini could be the one to beat. Plus, how you should be playing hole #16, the most difficult hole on the course and 17th most difficult on the circuit (out of 279).

Owen Pendleton's +1, 99 was enough to secure his first Putt Craft victory. What was the biggest difference between 'Youth' and 'Open' events and what did Kameron Haselius do that has only been done twice before?

Erik Haselius wouldn't be denied tonight as his -32, 100 was enough to capture his fourth career victory. Speaking of the number four, we had four double eagles coming into tonight's event, now we have ten. Massive improvements from rookies Mark Giannini, Mike Pendleton and Tony VanDemark make for an interesting race for 'Rookie of the Year' at the near midway point of the seas...

We've updated the Evolution League eligibility, extrapolated 23 different players to 35 events each (thanks Erik) and previewed Monday's Lilli Putt Open.

Some minor shake ups in the 'Player Rankings' as Kaden Haselius makes his debut. What are we to make of the Erik/Zack Haselius rivalry and where should each stand heading into the end of the summer season?

It was an eventful weekend in Proctor/Superior that saw great performances, new rookies and exciting new holes.  We react (almost) instantly to this weekend's events.

2:15 - Introduction to Putt Craft (rules) 15:15 - Duluth as it's own region or one Minnesota region?

We break down Kaden Haselius's win in the first ever E-League event. Were there more nerves than usual, what stood out and did a mid-afternoon rain storm have any effect on game play? *My apologies for the recording quality. A minor error on my end resulted in a not up to standard vocal mix.

All things Evolution League as we prepare for Monday's first E-League event. Plus, Shawn Brown crosses the 500 birdie mark.

It was a frustrating night at Centennial Lakes that saw 8, 8s on a single hole (#8). Shawn Brown win's his 17th as Shaun Anderson continues his hot streak.

We break down the longest top-five finish streaks, update the 'Player Rankings', preview the Centennial Lakes Classic and discuss player "ratings". - *Please note, I had some confusion about previous player rankings but it won't affect your listening enjoyment.

Shaun Anderson wins, Erik Haselius finishes in second...again and Josh Benesh comes roaring back from a dissapointing first round. All that and more on this 'instant reaction' to the Loon's Nest Open.

**Thursday's Loons Nest Open was originally scheduled from The Links at Dred Scott. We will be at Loon's Nest in Shoreview, Thursday July 6th at 6pm. We break down each of the 18 holes at Loon's Nest. Where will we 'heat map' and how should you navigate the five hardest holes on the course?

We needed extra holes, once again, to crown a champion. Shaun Anderson does something we've only seen four times before. Only one eagle (Kameron Haselius), the lowest total in history and par changes.

We reveal the updated player rankings, discuss golf balls and 'The Longest Day of Putt Craft".