The Four Jack Podcast - A Global Golf Podcast

In this episode we sit down with a man who revolutionized the game, Founder and Creator of Adams Golf, Mr. Barney Adams. Barney discusses how his time spent caddying and scrubbing clubs in the back shop helped him develop his idea to improve the "long second shot" with his tight lies fairway wood concept. He describes how Adams Golf took off in such a short period of time with an investment toward...

In this episode we get back on board the "I'm with Im" train and celebrate Sungjae Im's second win on the PGA Tour! We dive into the week in Vegas and the sleepy weekend on the Tour but also chat about the electrifying week on the Champions tour, with Mickelson's third win with the old boys. We cover the great viewing experience of the Founders Cup on the LPGA tour and Rafa Carbrera Bello's master...

In this episode the boys bring on the CP Women's Open Tournament Director, Mr. Ryan Paul. Ryan has worked for Golf Canada essentially since he was a young boy, but took on his premier role in 2017 and he shares with us the incredible highs, like watching Canadian, Brooke Henderson win the event; to the very difficult lows of cancelling the tournament 2 years in a row due to COVID.  We discuss Ryan...

In this episode the boys recap Sam Burns's win at the Sanderson Farms Championship and what his trajectory looks like, as well as some of the other standouts from the week. We discuss Bryson's trip the world long drive challenge and what we can expect out of the "Big Golfer" We are also joined by the Director of Golf at Rolling Hills Country Club to discuss Parks and David's trip down to Californi...

In this episode we chat with the drummer for the Black Keys, Mr. Patrick Carney. Patrick tells us about his new found obsession for the game and how the addiction started! We discuss what his goals are for the game and just what makes golf and music so similar.  We talk about his relationship with Dan and the whole Black Keys experience and what the future holds for the band and his golf game...

In this episode we breakdown the Ryder Cup and the U.S. team's massive victory at Whistling Straits. We chat about the dominance of the new wave of American players, the generational changes on both teams, Rory's emotional week, the end of the Brooks and Bryson feud and of course Drunk DJ!! All that and much more! If you have any questions or feedback please email us at fourjackpodcast@gmail.com I...

In this episode the boys chat with Mr. Bill Holowaty of Miura Golf.  Bill discusses his life before Miura, playing hockey for UBC and eventually making his first trip to Japan, where he accepted a contract to play professional hockey there. While there, he made a trip to the Miura factory, where he found his calling and a position with the exclusive club manufacturer.  Bill describes the...

In this episode the boys jump back into the 2022 PGA Tour season, recapping Max Homa's third victory on tour at the Fortinet Championship. Next, we move onto our preview for the most exciting week in golf, The Ryder Cup. We breakdown the team selections, possible pairings, dark horses and our team picks for the week.  All that and much more! If you have any questions or feedback please email...

In this episode we are joined by one of the respected men in Canadian golf, CEO of the CPGA, Mr. Kevin Thistle.  Kevin gives us his take on the overall impact of COVID on the game and what it's going to take to retain the new golfers and continue to ride this unprecedented wave in the game.  We discuss Kevin's incredible career in the golf industry which includes time spent at some of th...

In this episode we catch up with the President of Canada Skateboard, our friend Mr. Benny Stoddard. Benny takes us through the insane experience of skateboarding's entrance into the Olympics this summer in Tokyo. He describes what the games were like during COVID and the immense amount of protocols and procedures everyone had to go through to make each and every event happen. We talk about the imp...

In this episode the boys recap the wild week of golf, including the Tour Championship and the conclusion of the Fedex Cup Playoffs, The Solheim Cup at Inverness and our first trip to Sagebrush and our incredible experience! All that and much more! If you have any questions or feedback please email us at fourjackpodcast@gmail.com If you like the podcast please rate, review and share with your frien...

In this episode we speak to one of the most decorated players in the BCPGA's history, Bryn Parry.  Bryn describes some of the methods and mentalities he has used over the years to become such a successful player and some simple tips anyone can use to help them improve their game.  Bryn talks about getting the opportunity to play world class golf at a young age with his dad and how that c...

In this episode the boys break down the week of the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club and Patrick Cantlay's thrilling playoff victory over Bryson Dechambeau.  We talk about the impressive display of golf put on by the field, but most notably Bryson, which included a second round 60. We also discuss the option of moving the Fedex Cup playoff venues to courses outside of the east coast...

In this episode the boys welcome on, Coach John Handrigan of the University of Notre Dame.  We discuss the recent U.S. Amateur and the terrific play by Notre Dame's very own Davis Chatfield and the quality of play shown by all at the challenging Oakmont Country Club. Coach Handrigan spends some time talking about the current squad and what he is looking forward to this upcoming season, especi...

In this episode the boys recap the busy week in golf including Big Tone's huge win at The Northern Trust for his first win since the 2016 Puerto Rico Open! We talk about the tough playoff loss for Cam Smith, Jon Rahm's late collapse and Spieth's roller coaster week.  Next, we cover the week at Carnoustie and the tremendous win by Anna Nordqvist, as well as the stunning leaderboard on the week...

In this episode the boys are thrilled to have on the head coach of the University of Florida Gators golf team, Coach JC Deacon! Coach Deacon describes his journey from winning Ontario Jr. boys titles to skittishly making his way across the border after accepting a coaching job with UNLV, all the way to accepting the head coaching role for one of the best div 1 golf teams in the country. He talks a...

In this episode the boys talk about the busy week of golf, starting with Kevin Kisner's win at the Wyndham Championship. We cover the 6-way playoff and the impressive week for Canadian, Roger Sloan. We also discuss some of the movers and shakers in the Fedex Cup standings and where things sit moving into the first leg of the playoffs next week.  Next, we cover the week at the U.S. Amateur at...

In this episode we have the return of our favorite gear head, Mr. Johnny Wunder! Johnny takes us on the rollercoaster he has been living the past year, after leaving Golf WRX and moving into his dream job with Callaway Golf. Johnny describes the transition to the new gig and what the first couple events were like, which included a "what's in the bag" with Phil Mickelson! We talk about his experien...

In this episode we cover the incredible weekend put on by the VGT at the Modern Meat Open at Newlands Golf & Country Club. We dissect our play over the weekend,the golf course and the excitement of playing competitive golf. We also have a few guests the show- The Commish, Mr. Fraser Mulholland, Corey Anderson of Newlands GCC, Taylor Seidel of the VGT and Ryan Smillie of Newlands GCC.  It...

In this episode the boys have a chat with the Director of Golf at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Mr. Padraic O'Rourke.  Padraic describes his last 8 years in Whistler and how great it has been moving to Canada and being part of one of the country's top resort courses and life in Whistler. He discusses the difficulties that COVID brought to the club that most other golf courses did not experie...

In this episode the boys discuss the week of golf at the Olympics in Tokyo. We chat about the impressive win by Xander and the even more surprising silver medalist, Rory Sabbatini..  We brainstorm ideas about what could make the Olympic golf more exciting and we weigh in on the player-caddie medal debate; our answers may be a touch surprising! We also discuss the golf we have been playing aro...

In this episode the boys sit down with touring professional and former Big Break contestant, Mr. James Nitties.  James discusses his recent experience working on PGA Tour Live and what his takes were on the current state of golf broadcasting, and changes that could be made.  We chat about his journey from Australia to the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry and mini tours across America, and just how d...

In this episode the boys hop right into Parksy's return to competitive golf at the VGT event at Pitt Meadows Golf Club. We discuss how the mind switches when playing that style of golf, compared to your regular games and how the focus is so heightened.  David breaks down his brief reintroduction to competitive golf and Pais chats about his caddie debut! We also touch on the 3M Open, Evian Cha...

In this episode Tom and Pais speak with the Academy Director at Predator Ridge, Mrs. Kyla Inaba. We go straight into our love of golf in the Okanagan and just how special that region is, and how lucky Kyla was for growing up there. Kyla discusses her position at the club, as well as her "Swing like a girl" initiative, a program that has been helping grow the game and something that is very near an...

In this episode Pais and Parks recap the incredible week at The Open Championship and Collin Morikawa's surgical victory.  The two of us chat about the absolute display that Collin put on and what we anticipate out of the now two time major champion! We discuss how Royal St. Georges held up during a fairly benign week weatherwise, the week that could have been for Jordan Spieth, Louis's heart...