The Basic Bogeys Podcast

We break down the field, the course, and make our selections for the 2025 British Open at Royal Portrush. We also bring on special guest Bud Copeland to get his insights on the exciting week ahead! Not only is Bud a special guest but we have extra insights from Nish from  ⁨@Top100In10⁩ about links courses and specifically Royal Portrush. As well as Owen Hoyne, who is boots on the ground in Norther...

The Bumbling Golfer is back , and this time he’s not just bringing good vibes—he’s bringing an unreal golf adventure: playing 1 round of golf in 3 countries across North America in 1 day . John walks us through how this wild idea was sparked by his motorcycle-riding buddy Troy, a man who thrives on big challenges. Initially planning a multi-state New England trip, John was encouraged by Troy—and c...

TJ and Gary are joined by Marty, founder of Trouble Off the Tee , a golf lifestyle brand with a rebellious twist. Marty shares his unconventional journey—from criminal defense attorney to author of a gritty golf novel, and now apparel entrepreneur. It all started with a transformative trip to Pebble Beach and a fictional character named Lincoln Ross: an elite golfer who can’t stay out of his own w...

In this episode of Basic Bogeys , TJ is ready for an early-morning chat with Kristian, co-founder of Green Up Golf, all the way from Denmark. The conversation kicks off with a shared appreciation for coffee—which fittingly ties into Green Up’s mission: creating sustainable golf products using recycled coffee grounds and biomaterials. Kristian shares the origin story of their innovative eco-friendl...

In this episode of Basic Bogeys , TJ and Gary sit down with the energetic duo behind Birdies in the Outfield —the B.I.T.O. Boys—for a lively and hilarious conversation. The episode dives into the lifelong friendship between the two, who met playing travel baseball at age nine and eventually played together under legendary coach Tony Gwynn at San Diego State. They share stories of their baseball ca...

In this episode of Basic Bogeys , TJ and Gary welcome back Bud Copeland to break down the biggest week in golf: the U.S. Open at historic Oakmont. The crew dives into why Oakmont is the ultimate test in championship golf—from brutal rough and lightning-fast greens to the deep history of the course itself. Bud shares his experience from Pinehurst last year, and the team compares what makes Oakmont...

In this episode of Basic Bogeys , TJ holds it down while Gary is off on dad duty, and welcomes a special guest — Cam Widner, the creative mind behind the hilarious and relatable “Just Go For It Golf” Instagram page. Cam shares his journey from casual golfer to social media sensation, reflecting on his explosive growth online (from a few thousand to over 27K followers) and the power of making conte...

TJ and Gary welcome back fan-favorite guest Ricky for a jam-packed episode recapping his spring journey through three major adaptive golf events. With passion, humility, and plenty of laughs, Ricky shares the ups and downs—from early season struggles in Florida to a clutch performance at the U.S. Adaptive Open qualifier in Indianapolis. The episode kicks off with a celebration of Basic Bogeys&apos...

Founder, Donnie Dotson, joins us to give us the in depth details of what his company truly does. Donnie draws on 20 years of experience in national security, finance, and sports data to lead our dedicated team, united in helping others achieve their goals. Since 2022, Carry golf has facilitated nearly $1M in career funding for up-and-coming golfers. It's thrilling to see deserving athletes tu...

With PGA Championship week underway, we dive into it all with everything from our picks to the excitement surrounding the return of PGA professionals competing in the event. We make our picks for Top 20 and to win as well as a handful of other fun bets for the week. We also reflect on Michael Block’s Cinderella story from last year and whether he can make the cut again. While we admire how he capi...

Anthony and Joe from Golf 215 join TJ to talk golf, a bit about their podcast and some Philly sports in Gary's absence. Golf215 was created in an effort to find like minded golf enthusiasts in the Philadelphia and the surrounding area to build a community of golfers to talk golf, play golf and to exchange tips and ideas. Golf215 hosts a podcast that covers various golf and golf adjacent topic...

Bud is subbing in for the new father Gary, and we have a special guest Ricky Reilly joining as we discuss his busy upcoming Adaptive Golf tournament schedule. Starting this weekend he is off to Florida for a 3 day championship with his big US Adaptive Open qualifying happening later this month. We are wishing Ricky the best of luck in his 2025 season! Send us a message and let us know what you tho...

Josh Colbert, Philly sports fanatic, aka Swing Dat Jawn joins the pod to talk some golf, football, and more. Come to find out Josh is actually quite familiar with our Upstate New York hotspots. We talk some plans for the upcoming golf season as well as the upcoming football season.  You can find more from Josh on his instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/swingdatjawn/ Send us a message and let us...

This week on Basic Bogeys , we’re joined by our good friend Jordan , founder of The Putter Shop , for a laid-back but meaningful chat about golf, entrepreneurship, and what it means to build something you truly love. Jordan kicks things off by sharing his background—growing up in Georgia, falling in love with golf through the Atlanta Junior Golf scene, and finding his niche in putting. While other...

Masters Week Is here! It is truly a tradition unlike any other. We break down our picks to win as well as top 25 and our favorite Masters memory of all time. Also joining us is not only one...but two legendary guests in Bud Copeland and Ricky Reilly. So buckle up and lets get ready to head down Magnolia Lane as we prepare for the Masters all together Send us a message and let us know what you thou...

Matt, founder of Dong Tees joins us to talk about their new products. He shares everything from how they came about the idea of 3D printing the tees and forming a business to ship them internationally. Based out of Canada, they already have sales all over the world in the few weeks they have been operation. Go check them out now at https://dongtees.ca/ Send us a message and let us know what you th...

Big shoutout to Blakely and Sonja from the Club Twirls with the Girls podcast for joining us this week. They are based out of Calgary and have been best friends since around the age of 11 when they met on their golf course's driving range. From there they have golfer many rounds and even started to get their husbands and kids into golf making it a whole family event. We had a blast chatting e...

Justin, who manages social media for Trust Golf USA, joins us to discuss his role and the company's background. Trust Golf, based in Taiwan, has been a supplier of golf ball technology for over 27 years and has recently expanded its presence in the U.S. market. Justin and his team focus on creating engaging social media content, collaborating with creators, and showcasing Trust Golf's co...

TJ and Gary welcome back recurring guest John Kelly, also known as The Bumbling Golfer . John shares his appreciation for the podcast, emphasizing that it delivers valuable golf-related content, unlike some other golf podcasts that stray off-topic. John reflects on his personal golf journey, discussing his significant improvement over the past year lowering his handicap. He attributes this progres...

On this episode of Basic Bogeys , hosts TJ and Gary welcome back Nate from Acorn Hills. They catch up on Nate’s life post-graduation, discussing his journey of starting Acorn Hills while in college and his recent decision to focus on it full-time. He also hints at possibly pursuing a master’s degree while still playing college golf. Nate shares updates on Acorn Hills, including major growth in sal...

This week on  Basic Bogeys , TJ and Gary chat with Jeff, the creator of Alignment Ball Mark , about his journey in golf, product design, and entrepreneurship. Jeff shares how he first got into golf as a kid but found it frustrating due to the lack of instant gratification. It wasn’t until much later that he fully embraced the game and began working on improving his skills. His inspiration for Alig...

In this episode of Basic Bogeys , TJ and Gary are joined by the first guest of season 2: The Gotham Golfer. The mysterious golfer, who portrays himself as Batman, discusses his journey into golf, which began as a way to manage past anger issues. He reveals that he started playing during the COVID-19 pandemic while taking refuge in the mountains of Idaho. Throughout the episode, Gotham Golfer share...

Season 2 is officially in progress! We catch up on some golf, covering various topics such as upcoming interviews with notable figures in the golf world, ongoing and upcoming tournaments, and player performances. Of course we had to discuss Rory McIlroy’s recent win, the start of the PGA Tour season, and the Phoenix Open. There’s a focus on the new TGL league, its format, and how it has been gaini...

Welp, this is it! Season 1 is officially in the books. First we delve into the PNC tournament that gets underway this weekend at the Ritz Carlton Golf Course in Orlando, Florida. Then we reflect on everything we have done in 2024. From some stats for the podcast to our favorite episodes, guests, reels, and more! Thanks so much to you all for your support this year and we wish you a happy holiday s...

Snow has come and gone a bit already. Not looking forward to these next few cold months. Meanwhile, we dream about golf trips to take in the Summer and Winter wishing we were able to golf currently and in warmer weather. RIP the Paula's Restaurant. Thanks to all of the great food and drinks over the years! Lastly, we finally do our very own rapid fire questions that you have heard us do with...