The Duffin' Up Podcast

On this week's episode we welcome on Adam, founder of Tempy's Tees, a New England-based golf tee company. We discuss the origins of Tempy's Tees, how Adam fell in love with the game of golf, and the new rivalry that brewed between Brian and Adam on the podcast! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup

On this week's episode, we welcome on Andrew Larracey, the founder of Dotty Green Golf. We discuss how he came up with the idea of the first-ever range finder designed specifically for putting, what he thinks it can bring to the golfing world, and how he won best new product at the 2023 PGA Show! We also discuss how he fell in love with the game of golf, and what the future is for Dotty Green....

On this week's episode, we are joined by Sara Velardi, founder of Girl's Gone Clubbin'. We discuss how Sara got into the game, why she decided to start a women-focused group, and how GGC has evolved over the past few years! We also discuss how Brian's girlfriend got involved with GGC, and what the future holds for the group! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr....

On this week's episode, Brendan and Bri Guy are joined by Brooke Cote, founder of Smoke Show Golf Co. We discuss how Brooke got into golf, what made her decide to create Smoke Show Golf Co, and Brooke and Brendan's shared love of Hilton Head Island. We also discuss her time at the PGA show, how she is working with many other female-owned golf brands, and her goals for 2024 and beyond! Supp...

On this week's episode, we talk with Sean Melia (baystate_golf on instagram), a Massachusetts-based golf journalist and podcaster. We discuss his project of playing all 350(ish) courses in Massachusetts, what are some of his favorites, and some hidden gems throughout the state. We also discuss the rollback of the golf ball and how it will effect amateurs, and what got him into covering Amateur...

This week is a very, very special episode for all of you Duff Daddies and Duff Mamas! All four boys are back for Episode 100! Thats right, somehow we hit triple digits! The boys discuss the evolution of the podcast over the years, from Brendan's former rigid system to his go-with-the-flow attitude, and so much more! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! The boys were incredibly excited to get back into the swing of things! We first discussed Tiger Woods and his move away from Nike after 27 years. What does the future have in store for him? We then discuss the golf ball rollback and Jon Rahm's move to LIV. How are these going to effect the golfing world as we know it?

On this week's episode, the boys have the pleasure to talk to Jason Bilotti, founder of the Istruzi Golf Coaching platform. We discuss what made him come up with the idea for Istruzi, how it can help golf coaches continue to build and grow their business, and some of the seamless integrations the app has to payment and calendar platforms. We also discuss what some of the positive and construct...

On today's episode, we welcome on Dave Silveira, President of the Parker Fund and head honcho of the Nathan Parker Classic. We discuss his relationship growing up with Nathan, how the golf tournament began, and how they were able to take the memorial tournament and make it into a foundation. Dave also discusses the progress that they have made, and Timmy discusses his own trials with addiction...

On this week's episode, Brendan sits down with Nate from Acorn Hills Clothing. We discuss his vision for the clothing brand, how sustainability has played a major role in the brand, and what it is like creating a brand and building it up. We also discuss future plans for the brand, and some of the challenges Nate has faced and how he overcame them. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! htt...

On this week's episode, the boys discuss Brian Harman's surprising, yet dominant victory at Royal Liverpool. Brendan rejoices in a lefty winning a major, Bri Guy officially names Brian Harman his favorite Brian, and Timmy has a broken heart around Tommy Fleetwood. The boys also discuss Bri Guy's big Closest to the Pin at a member-guest, and what is on the horizon for the golfing world!...

On this week's episode, the boys are PUMPED for The Open Championship. So much so that Brendan puts on a silly little costume in order to show how golf used to be played! The lads discuss the intricacies and quirks of Royal Liverpool and give their picks, while having some small tangents about doctors and tennis. We end discussing our recent golf games and if a score that ends in a zero is the...

On this week's episode, the boys discuss the 2023 US Open Championship. Wyndham Clark came out on top, and LACC was a beautiful course, but did this tournament truly have that US Open feel? Will Rory be able to find his form again? How great is it to see Rickie back in action? Should the US Open go back in 2039, or should they pick a new spot? We also discuss our recent golf tournaments and ho...

The boys are officially BACK from a small little break and discuss the US Open from Los Angeles. The boys discuss the course (briefly), some of their favorites to win this week, why California golfers always just play better in California, and their Daily Fantasy picks for this week! We also dive into the PGA-LIV merger and what it is going to mean for golf in the future. Support the show, hit the...

On this week's episode, the boys recap some of their recent golf exploits. We discuss the annual (might become monthly) Mike Adams Invitational, and what a time we all had at Hazelton! Brendan also discusses his time down in Montgomery, Alabama at the Golf South Invitational, and what are some of our big plans coming up for the golf season this year! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! h...

On this week's episode, we welcome Elly Carlson (@ellybcarlson on Instagram), a golf social media influencer. We discuss how she got into the caddying world at both Harbour Town Golf Links and TPC Sawgrass, some of the best and worst caddie stories she has had, and how she was able to find a dream job at the PGA Tour. We also talked about her experience in college golf, and how golf can become...

On this week's episode, Brendan and Bri Guy welcome on Jake Hutt. We discuss how Jake got into golf after ending his hockey career, his original job within the golf industry at Newport National, and his progression to becoming a PGA Professional. We also discuss how he got into social media through his use of Hip-Hop, how he was able to co-found Dryve Box, and how golf can continue to become m...

On this week's episode, we have the privilege of discussing Timmy and Brian's trip down to Augusta for The Master's. We discuss the Wednesday Par-3 contest, the Merch tent, and everything in between! We also get to hear about walking the course, Pimento Cheese sandwiches, and photo-bombing a pretty epic Jordan Spieth picture. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/...

On this week's episode, the boys welcome on Alec Lorenzo, co-founder of Pinned Golf and fellow avid New England golfer. We discuss the origins of Pinned, how the new Prism rangefinder can help you to improve your game, and how Alec and his team was able to pivot from their original business plan to designing their own product. We also discuss the Northeast Golf Show, Alec's Masters experie...

On this week's episode, the boys officially can say they are slowly starting to play golf again. Brian talks about signing up for another year at Fresh Pond, and Brendan had a lovely sunset 9 at the Hazelton. The boys talk about the idea from the USGA and R&A to roll back the golf ball and what they do in this situation. Timmy and Brendan review the Northeast Golf Show and how much random...

On this week's episode, we sit down with Jon Mason, founder of Swing Juice: a golf apparel company and lifestyle brand. We discuss the origins of Swing Juice as a sports drink company, the pivot they made in the 2010s to become a clothing brand, and what are some of his favorite things about golf in New England and Rhode Island in particular. We also discuss some Big East basketball, how we can im...

On this week's episode, we welcome back an old face: Mike has officially returned from paternity leave to officially re-joins the podcast! We discuss what he has been up to since we last saw him and leads us to the news that dropped this week: The PGA Tour has released insight into how elevated events will work in 2024. Brendan doesn't like it and lets his feelings known on this end. We discuss ou...

On this week's episode, we sit down with Abby Liebenthal, founder of Fore The Ladies (Foretheladies on Instagram), a non-profit organization focusing on helping women get into the game of golf. We discuss how she came up with the idea of Fore the Ladies, what are some of the most difficult parts of getting women into golf who did not start at a young age, and how Fore the Ladies has grown since 20...

On today's episode, we welcome on Nick Delfico, a golf professional and social media influence Brendan met down while playing at the Flamingo Invitational. We discuss how Nick got into the golf world, why he decided to combine bodybuilding workouts and golf workouts to create his own program, how his swimming career helped set him up for his golf career, and how he is able to market himself as bot...

This week's episode is one for the absolute ages! The boys sit down with Ashton and Chris from the MuniciPals podcast to talk about golf and life as well. We discuss Big C's impressive golf shoe collection, the differences between East Coast and West Coast golf, why the lofts have dramatically changed in irons over the past few years, and some of the most loved and hated golfers we enjoy. We...