Blake Melton

The Fairways & Lies Podcast

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Welcome to The Fairways & Lies Podcast-- where golf meets grit, and the stories go well beyond the scorecard. I'm your host Blake Melton--long time dewsweeper and weekend warriors, and someone who has seen the good, the bad, and the down right awful out there on the fairways. Whether you're teeing it up at dawn or stuck behind a five-some in a six hour weekend round, this podcast is for the everyday golfer who loves the game, but isn't afraid to call out the BS.

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Blake Melton

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Wrapping Up the Golf Year: What Worked, What Didn't, & How to Set Better Goals for Next Season 21.12.2025 21:35

In this episode, we cover: How to honestly assess your golf goals from the past year The difference between outcome-based goals and behavior-based goals A simple framework for setting better goals for next season Why winter is where next season is quietly won or lost Practical ways to stay sharp over the offseason without burning out Why physical preparation matters more than swing changes for mos...

Fairways and Lies Podcast: ...Someone Told Me I Was GOOD! 18.10.2025 21:15

What does it mean to be good at golf? I was on a recent vacation and played a round of golf and someone told me I was GOOD at golf when we finished the round. That got me thinking: What does GOOD mean when talking about golf to the weekend warrior, and how can others acheive this designation? #golfpodcast #golf #golfer

Fairways & Lies #2- "The 3 Things Public Courses Need To Fix ASAP" 11.05.2025 21:31

In this episode of Fairways & Lies, Blake takes a deep dive into the subtle but growing tension between private and public golf in America. Is public golf underfunded by design? Are certain communities being priced out of the game? Blake breaks down the real-world implications of the increasing privatization of golf courses—and what that means for weekend warriors, junior players, and the futu...

bonus ep. 2-- The Three Most Annoying Things in Muni Golf 04.05.2025 5:28

What are Your Biggest pet peeves in muni golf?

bonus episode-- What to expect from the fairways & lies podcast moving forward 04.05.2025 1:36

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IS GOLF GETTING TOO POPULAR FOR ITS OWN GOOD? --The Fairways & Lies Podcast Ep.#1 04.05.2025 23:24

Welcome to the first official episode of The Fairways & Lies Podcast—where golf gets real, honest, and just a little gritty. In today’s episode, host Blake Melton tackles the rise in golf’s popularity over the past few years and what it means for the game we love. From five-hour rounds to fully booked tee sheets and rising green fees, Blake explores: How the pandemic changed the face of golf W...