The Dope Stroke Podcast Show

Trottie, Dazzler and Chris bring high energy as they introduce their guest, Mark Howard, the goalkeeper for Wrexham FC. They discuss the significant impact of Wrexham FC, especially in the United States, and delve into Howard's journey from non-league football to the championship.  In this great conversation, Trottie and Mark Howard (Chomp) explore the intersection of sports, particularly gol...

With the recent US PGA Championship just finished, Trottie, Dazzler and Chris discuss Scotty Scheffler's impressive performance and Rory McIlroy's struggles. They delve into the implications of driver testing and the role of governing bodies in golf, as well as the impact of social media on player representation and marketing in the sport. The lads highlight the challenges players face in maintain...

S3 EP2 is here, Trottie drops a bombshell about his putting and how is moving to a broomstick, whilst Chris and Dazzler talk about the negatives of moving to that style of putter. The conversation shifts to the implications of Dustin Johnson's special exemption for the PGA Championship and the role of PGA pros in major tournaments. The lads also explore the significance of short par threes in golf...

Welcome back to the Dope Stroke Podcast Show! Season 3 is upon us and in this episode Trottie, Dazzler and Chris discuss their recent golfing adventures, coaching experiences, and travel mishaps. They delve into listener questions about golf techniques and share pivotal moments in their careers that shaped their paths in the golfing world. Chris highlights the importance of emotional connections i...

HE DID IT, FINALLY!!! In this episode of the Dope Stroke Podcast Show, Trottie, Dazzler and Chris discuss Rory McIlroy's historic win at the Masters, marking him as the sixth player to achieve the Grand Slam. They delve into the unique qualities of the Masters compared to other majors, the pressures faced by players, and the emotional journey of McIlroy over the years. The conversation also highli...

It’s a BIG ONE, it’s Masters Week and the lads are here to give you their insight into who’s going to win! Initially the guys talk about the advancements in golf technology, particularly the Gears System, which offers detailed analytics for players. Trottie, Dazzler and Chris are then joined again by Dan Davies from Clippd to bring you unrivalled data insights and predictions from Augusta. They di...

Welcome to an early MASTERS edition of the Dope Stroke Podcast Show! Trottie, Dazzler and Chris discuss the excitement surrounding the Masters season, sharing personal experiences at Augusta National. They delve into the unique atmosphere of the Masters, the challenges and traditions of the tournament, and memorable moments in Masters history.  The lads talk about the infamous pimento cheese...

In this episode Trottie, Dazzler and Chris welcome Matt Krug, a psychologist with extensive experience in sports psychology, particularly in golf. They discuss Matt's background, the development of a new app designed to enhance golfers' mental skills, and the importance of understanding mental variables in performance.  They delve into the assessment of young talent, the impact of competitive...

Welcome to Episode 9, Season 2 of the Dope Stroke Podcast Show as we recap on the thrilling Players Championship, focusing on Rory McIlroy's impressive performance and strategic decisions. Trottie, Dazzler and Chris then delve into the behind-the-scenes workings of tour trucks, discussing the equipment choices players make and the psychological aspects of competition. They trio also touch on the r...

As promised, here is the second instalment of "Trottie talks to...", this time with the amazing Linn Grant. Linn discusses her journey in golf, her role as an ambassador for Adidas, and the importance of feedback in product development. She shares insights on trusting her swing, the significance of momentum in her career, and the balance of setting achievable and challenging goals. Linn also touch...

We've got a banger for you this week, all the way from Germany! Trottie spent some time with the one and only Gareth Bale, whilst they were both at the launch of the new Adizero ZG Spikeless Golf Shoes at the adidas HQ in Herzogenaurach. In this engaging conversation, Trottie and Gareth discuss various topics including personal updates on diet and lifestyle, the journey of improving golf skills wi...

In this episode of the Dope Stroke Podcast Show , the boys delve into the world of golf, focusing on the innovative technology of Clippd Golf. Dan Davies , Head of Content, Communications & Community at Clippd, shares his journey from golf journalism to working with Clippd, emphasising the importance of data in improving golf performance. The conversation explores how Clippd is revolutionising...

We're back with another episode of the Dope Stroke Podcast. This week, the lads delve into the current state of professional golf, focusing on the ongoing negotiations involving the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the influence of Donald Trump. Trottie, Dazzler and Chris discuss the implications of these negotiations on player dynamics, sponsorships, and the potential for a merger between the tours. The c...

In this episode of the Dope Stroke Show podcast; Dazzler, Trottie and Chris discuss their personal journeys in golf, emphasising the importance of long-term improvement over quick fixes. They share exciting updates about their careers and delve into the skills necessary for playing good golf, contrasting them with the obsession over technique. Trottie highlights the value of creative play and gami...

In this episode of the Dope Stroke Podcast Show, Trottie returns and shares his experiences from a recent trip to Germany, including attending a Bayern Munich game and visiting the Adidas Herzo Campus. Bubsy took the boys back to reminisce about their time at The Belfry, discussing its transformation and significance in their careers. They also touch on the recent Phoenix Open, highlighting emergi...

In this episode, Dazzler and Chris (Trottie was in Germany) welcome Sam Day, who runs the TaylorMade tour truck on the European Tour. They discuss Sam's journey in golf, the challenges of working on tour, the fitting process for professional players, and the evolving requirements of golfers. They touch on the impact of PGA Tour migration on European players, the complexities of world ranking point...

In this episode of the Dope Stroke podcast show; Trottie, Dazzler and Chris sit down with Evan El-Saden, VP of Innovation at Full Swing Simulators, to discuss the groundbreaking TGL (Tech Golf League) and the innovations behind it. Evan shares insights into the challenges faced during the development of TGL, the importance of technology in golf simulation, and the role of Full Swing's products in...

We're back for SEASON 2; Dazzler, Trottie and Chris discuss personal updates, including health challenges and family experiences. Chris also shares his recent trip to Mauritius for a golf event, highlighting the joy of introducing his kids to the game. The discussion shifts to TGL and its potential impact on the sport, particularly in attracting younger audiences. The trio explore the balance betw...

This week to finish off Season 1, we've picked out one of the best statistician in the game in Scott Fawcett from DECADE. A great golfer himself, Scott dives into how DECADE has helped some of the best golfers in the world including Will Zalatoris, Webb Simpson and Bryson Dechambeau, as well as using it himself when he's in Champions Tour qualifying. Grab a notepad and pen, you're going to walk aw...

This week, we've got a banger of an episode with one of the biggest influencers in golf right now... Gabby Golf Girl ! There's more to the game than what you see on social media, Gabby takes us through her journey, from being isolated at school to creating content every day and breaking through the market to become one of the most followed accounts out there. Gabby explains how her brand was creat...

This week, the boys take a deep dive in TGL and how they think the new venture will fare over the coming months and years. Dazzler explains how the landscape of golf is shifting to the non-traditional golfer, whilst Trottie explains the format could bring in a new audience due to it's fast past nature and Chris gets them to commit to a team! In the second half of the episode, Dazzler, Trottie and...

In this week's episode, Dazzler, Trottie, and Chris are joined by Lee Crombleholme from Winning Golf Mind and dive into how you can reframe your mind to think like a tour pro. Learn the mental skills and processes Lee Crombleholme teaches to DP World and PGA Tour players to score better and achieve 21 TOUR WINS , most recently with Matt Wallace and new PGA Tour member Paul Waring. Head o...

Chaos consumes the Dope Stroke Podcast Show this week, connection issues and adamant dogs are just the tip of the iceberg! Dazzler, Trottie, and Chris are pro's though and the show ALWAYS goes on. This week the boys discuss the success of Rory McIlory at the DP World Tour Championship and matching Seve Ballesteros record of six titles, but question if it actually means anything anymore based on th...

We've got a BIG one this week, the boys dive deep into the current stat of golf rankings and how they should work plus more. Trottie starts the episode by congratulating fellow export of the Wirrel, Paul Warring, on his latest win on the DP World Tour in there Abu Dhabi Championships. Dazzler, Chris and Trottie then move on to who they think the current Top 10 in the World and their reasons for it...

"No matter what happens to this golf ball, your dog is still going to run towards you when you walk through the door" "In any sport, you need great players and you need great personalities. And if someone can tick both, they're huge to the game and she is great. She's a great player!" "One of those projects is known as Vision 2030, which is really about modernizing Saudi Arabian society, because o...