The Duffin' Up Podcast

The boys were incredibly excited to kick off Season 4 of the Duffin Up Podcast with a fantastic interview with Jordan Lunetta: co-founder of Odin Golf. We discuss what got him into the golf world and the golf ball business, the incredible differences between golf in the US and golf in Germany, and the concept of sponsoring local golf organizations instead of professional players. We also discuss s...

On this week's episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Bryan Skavnak, founder of the Bryan Skavnak Golf Academy and Be The Nice Kid. We discuss how he got into the game of golf, his choice to become a golf professional and ultimately why he chose to work with young age golfers. We also discuss golf in his home state of Minnesota, some of his favorite golf memories, and of course our ending que...

For everyone's viewing and listening pleasure, we had an absolute LEGEND on this week! Eric DeSoto (HeyEROCK on TikTok) joined the show to discuss his love of his home of southeast Louisiana, how the culture is incredibly different than ours in the Northeast, and how he got into the game of golf. We also discuss what got him into the podcasting word, what the word "Coullion" actually means, and so...

On this week's episode, we welcome on Jarrod and Adam from the Cape Cod Golf Guys! We start off by having a frazzled Brendan discuss how he went to the same high school as both of the guys and proceeded to discuss how they came up with the idea of becoming two of the faces of Cape Cod golf. We also discuss social media and how they have been able to build their brand through Instagram, what are so...

This week's episode is all about the amazing holiday that is Thanksgiving and what the Duffin' Up Boys are thankful for. We also go into our Turkeys of the year, share some recent golf stories, recap a trip to Dubai and Florida, and of course doing a nice little snake draft of our favorite Thanksgiving foods.  Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup 

On this week's episode, we welcome on Nelson Castro, creator of the Tacos at The Turn golf brand. We discuss what type of taco is the best at the turn, what is the worst taco to have at the turn, and why tacos will soon surpass hot dogs as the food of choice heading to the back 9. We also discuss how Nelson got into golf, what made him decide to begin a clothing and apparel brand, and some of the...

On today's episode, we welcome on Daniel Peterson (@thegreenskeepah on Instagram) to discuss a day in the life of working for a golf course. We discuss how Dan got into the industry, what are some tricks of the trade, and what he enjoys most about working as a groundskeeper. We also talk his love of Cape Cod golf and how it should be on everyone's bucket list to play there. Finally, we end with ou...

On this week's episode, we had on Jayme Coggin, Founder of Coggin Machine and Design. We discuss how Jayme got into manufacturing and machining, and how his life around golf allowed him to go into making custom putters and wedges. We also hit on Western Mass golf, why he will not try to make any woods in the near future, some of his favorite designs for custom ball markers, and much more! We end t...

The boys had a nice little podcast tonight, while acknowledging a guest was not able to make it last second. We discuss Tom Kim's rise after a fantastic week of golf, what has been going on in our own golf game, what annoys us about Golf Social Media, and much more!  Support the show, hit the LinkTree Below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup 

On this week's episode, we are joined by Thomas (Tomahawk) Young. Justin Young, and Dave Bateman, the founders of the Create Tour and the upcoming Flamingo Invitational. We discuss the origins of the Create Tour with the Golftok Southern Invitational and how that event was able to build a strong community of golf content creators and social media members. We discuss how the Flamingo Invitational c...

Its a Duffer's only night here on the Podcast! The boys discuss Brian's trip to Hawaii, the legendary victory for the Duffin' Up Scramble (with the help of a ringer), and the hunt for the 2023 blue jackets! The boys then discuss the President's Cup (which some of us watched minimally) and how they were able to turn it from a slaughter into a competitive event. We discuss the two stars of the show...

The boys were able to sit down with Ryan McHugh (@rmchugh_golf on IG), a golf social media personality and golf course designer. We discuss his great series of trying to break par on pitch and putt and what got him into making golf content on social media. We also discuss his golf flag collection from every Top 100 course he has played at, and learn about some of his favorite courses. Later on, we...

On this week's episode, we were incredibly honored to welcome in Adam and Trey from Trill golf. We disuss some of their favorite courses and parts about golf in Michigan, what made them decide to create a golf brand, and what made them start with their flagship golf meetups. We also discuss some of the best golf trip cities in America, and have a LENGTHY snack food and dessert discussion.  Su...

This week's episode hits a little close to home, literally! The Duffin' Up Boys were able to chat with Jon Pannone from Spargo Golf, one of the premier golf builders and fitters in the country, located just down the road in Cranston, Rhode Island! We discuss how Jon got his start in the golfing world, his chase on a few of the professional circuits, and having to deal with not being paid after pla...

The Duffin' Up Scramble is back together and let me tell you, the boys had fun with this one! The boys recap their 2nd place finish in this year's Nathan Parker Classic, finishing one stroke short of taking home the Blue Jackets. The boys reflect on the day, who had some strong showings, and some hilarious stories. The boys then switch gears and discuss the past week's Tour Championship with Rory...

On this week's episode, we had the privilege of talking to Daniel Rasmussen (known as DRas @drasgolf on Instagram and Tiktok), the Sultan of Stingers, about his golf journey and what made him return to golf after a nine-year absence. We also discuss the underrated public courses in Minnesota, his love for Nike golf equipment, and how golf has allowed him to give back to his favorite mental health...

The boys were proud to welcome back their first-ever recurring guest this week! Josh Mayer hopped back on the podcast to discuss what he's been up to since we last talked to him over a year ago! We talk about his recent collaborations with the Korn Ferry Tour, his move from the Mid-Atlantic down to Texas, and how his actual golf game is going! The boys also discuss his collaboration with Zac Blair...

On this week's episode, Brendan and Tim are joined by Evan Singer, founder and Co-Host of The Par Train (@thepartrain on Instagram) to talk about his role as the Zen Master of the golfing world. We discuss what happens when you try to be positive but are having a rough go at it, and how a self-reflection into mental health changed his life. We also discuss the mindset and expectation management th...

On this week's episode, the boys have a fantastic conversation with Ryan Murray, host of the Tee It High Podcast (@Tee_It_High_Podcast on Instagram). We discussed New To You, the charity that he and his wife have created to help foster children throughout Tennessee, and what he hopes the charity can do in the future. The boys then begin to discuss what made Ryan start the podcast, some of the best...

On this week's episode, we were lucky enough to be joined by Mike and Steve from MULLIE Golf. MULLIE Golf is the first Social Commerce Community and Marketplace created specifically for the golfing world. Mike and Steve discuss how they came up with the idea, some of the most interesting products they have seen on MULLIE, and how they came up with their fantastic logo. We also discuss the current...

All Along, Come Along, its The Open Championship week! The boys discuss The Old Course and what it means to the golf world, how the conditions look this week, and of course Tiger Woods making his return to his favorite golf course in the world. Some incredible storylines coming into the week include Xander's impressive streak of victories, Tiger and Jack's comments on LIV, and Rory trying to get b...

This week, the Duffin' Up boys have three very special guests: Matt, Jake, and Gents from Superfan Sprint. We discuss their idea of going to every PGA Tour event for the 2024 season, how they got into golf, and learned a little Canadian history as well. We also discuss how golf can continue to grow as a sport and how it has positively impacted millions of players mental health over the course of t...

Even though the boys were a little shorthanded tonight, we have an AMAZING conversation for you. Tonight Brendan and Brian interviewed Nick, also known as Fat Chops, a golf social media influencer. The gents discuss how Nick got into the game of golf, how he convinced his wife to allow him to build a golf simulator in his house, and how he became so enamored with the analytical side of the game. W...

Our National Open was in our backyard this week, and BOY did we have a fantastic time! The boys recap what turned out to be one of the best US Opens in recent memory coming all the way down to the end. Brendan shares the story of running away from the Marshals, and Timmy and Brian were eye witness to some club tossing and club snapping! Matthew Fitzpatrick's incredible story of winning both the US...

ITS US OPEN WEEK EVERYONE!! The boys were LIVE together in Duffer's Cabin for this one and boy did they have a grand old time! They discuss the history of the Country Club and discuss Brian's day at the course, followed up by their predictions and Daily Fantasy Lineups. The boys then discuss the action from this past weekend, why The RBC Canadian Open ending was exactly what the PGA Tour needed, a...