The Four Jack Podcast - A Global Golf Podcast

In this episode we recap the week down in the desert at The American Express and Si Woo Kim's big win. We cover Cantlay's impressive weekend, Finau's inability to close, Abu Dhabi Championship and the terrific golf but horrible coverage of the Diamond Resorts TOC and so much more! We also make our picks for the upcoming Farmers Insurance Open.  Lastly, we cap off the show with a special inter...

In this episode we sit down with Derek Skaggs of Calcutta Golf out of Calgary, Alberta.  Derek discusses how his design work with the local fire hall and his passion for golf helped inspire him to develop Calcutta Golf, a laid back golf apparel line.  We talk about the pursuit of perfection when it comes to being an entrepreneur/graphic designer, where he plays golf in Calgary as well as some of t...

In this episode the Sunday service kicks off with a special guest appearance, our boy down in Pebble Beach, Big-G! We recap Kevin Na's win at the Sony open in Hawaii and the end of the Hawaiian swing.  We discuss the best story of the week; Chris Kirk's T2 finish which helped him regain his full time status on tour as well as Webb being a true killer, Niemann's dominant Hawaiian vacation and...

In this episode the boys get to chat with the Director of original content for GolfWRX and host of the gear head podcast, Mr Johnny Wunder.  Johnny tantalizes us with tales from the tour and all the happenings among the major club manufacturers and their superstars, as well as what we can expect to see in the next few years with golf gear. We explore Johnny's past and just how he became a golf gea...

In this episode the boys get together for the first tour pod of the year to recap the Sentry TOC.  We discuss Harris English's third career victory on tour, Joaquin self induced icing and JT's poor choice of words.  Lastly, we make our picks for next week's Sony Open and also discuss all the big interviews we have coming your way. So  stay tuned! If you have any questions or feedbac...

In this episode we sit down with the supreme sales chancellor for the west coast, the Chad-Bob himself, Mr. Chad Haralson. Chad indulges us with stories from his younger years floating around Austral-Asia and how those experiences eventually landed him a career in sales.  We explore his history with Rampion and the roster of brands that he has worked with including Cleveland golf, Travis Matthew a...

In the second part of our Stanley Thompson series, we examine his job south of Jasper in Banff National Park.  Ian Andrew, our Stanley Thompson historian, takes us through the Banff job and how Thompson's brilliance really shone during this build, and how this became one of those jobs that vaulted him into world renowned status.  Enjoy the second instalment everyone!  If you have any questions or...

In this episode we take a step back from golf and talk skateboarding with a man that has a wealth of knowledge about the sport and the business. President of Skateboard Canada, Mr. Benny Stoddard.  Benny details the forming of the organisation and what it was like to be part of the group that brought skating to the Olympics! He discusses how skating has become so big that the doors being opened up...

In this three part series about Stanley Thompson and his iconic work in the Canadian Rockies, we bring on Ian Andrew to help guide us through that adventure. Ian is a Canadian golf course architect and Stanley Thompson historian who we were lucky enough to connect with to share these stories about a Canadian and golf architect legend.  Enjoy the first instalment everyone! If you have any questions...

In this episode we finally caught up with the man behind Trottie Golf, Chris Trott. Chris opens up about the inner workings of Taylormade on tour in the truck and his experience with players such as Dustin Johnson, Matthew Wolff and Colin Morikawa.  We also interrogate him about his interview with Tiger on the Tour Truck Tuesday Podcast. We discuss his opinion on what branding has become on tour a...

In this episode the boys discuss the much anticipated arrival of the Tiger and Charlie Woods team at the PNC Championship. We chat about how cool it was to get a deeper look into the life of Tiger and what it's actually like seeing him as a father. We also touch on the conclusion of the Women's U.S. Open, CME Group Tour Championship, our plans for the holidays and much more! Enjoy the show everyon...

In this episode we sit down with The Golf Channel's very own Mrs. Cara Banks.  We start off by discussing the Women's U.S. Open and what its like to be on the grounds at a major championship in December.  Cara chronicles her time spent at Sky Sports and the transition across the Atlantic and to the Golf Channel. She opens up about her introduction into the game and how her time spent on...

In this episode Pais, Derv and Sam from Tower Brewing briefly chat about the QBE Shootout and how disappointing it was to hear about a Monday finish for the women's U.S. Open.  We then prattle on about the DP World Championship, playing golf in Canada in December, the infamous fortune telling duck lady in Vancouver and how much fun it would be to play golf with Lee Westwood on a low key publi...

In this episode Codes hosts someone who has influenced The Four Jack production over the years, Mr. Channing Benjamin.  Channing describes his career as a video director for acts such as NSYNC, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears and how he took those skills and that knowledge and began carving out a career in his other passion... golf. We discuss some of the courses he has had the privilege...

In this episode the boys breakdown the week at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. We discuss Viktor Hovland's clutch win and becoming the first PGA Tour player to break the Puerto Rico Open curse! We touch on Finau and JT's lacklustre Sundays and Rickie's MC to move him out of the top 50 on the OWGR, Pais' move out west and Tom's run in with the rat man! Lastly we make our picks for the QBE Shootout.&nbsp...

In this episode we are honored to be joined by a man who played a significant role in countless club professionals across the country. Former Program coordinator for Grant MacEwan University's Professional Golf Management Course, Mr. Alan Riley.  Alan joined us to share the story of his introduction into the game of golf and how that lead him to a career of nearly 40 years in the industry and...

In this episode we have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with a legend in the game… Director of Golf at Rolling Hills CC in LA – a man who needs no introduction in Southern California – Mr. Derek Lane Derek has curated a wonderful career in the golf business derived from the simplest of ideals; pay attention, listen, provide an exceptional experience and repeat. With a wealth of knowledge for...

In this episode the boys sit down with everyone's favorite Much Music VJ, Rick Campanelli! Rick talks about his time with Much Music during the 90's/early 2000's and how insane that atmosphere was. He discusses how his passion for music helped carve out his career in the entertainment industry. We also touch on his stint wit ET Canada and what life was like when he got off the air. Rick also descr...

In this episode the boys get together to recap the week at the RSM Classic.  We touch on Robert Streb's playoff victory over Kevin Kisner down in Sea Island, Georgia. We discuss the how the "locals" played this week as well as Joaquin Niemann's mission to help his four month old cousin.  We also make our picks for the upcoming Mayakoba Classic. Enjoy the show! Cheers. This episode is brought to yo...

In this episode the boys sit down with the Glorified Donkey himself, Big G AKA Gordon Rorison.  Big G joins us to discuss his life down in the Monterey peninsula as a long time professional caddie at Pebble Beach Golf Links.  We chat about his childhood, growing up in Scotland and playing his junior golf at Turnberry and what pushed him to make the move to America to pursue his career in...

In this episode we recap the week that was at The Masters.  We are joined by special guests Sam Lofstrand from Tower Brewing Co. and Dervnation to discuss Dustin Johnson's dominant victory at Augusta National for his first green jacket.  We give our takes on the events throughout the week and describe what it felt like as a viewer to watch a "patron-less" Masters.  Outside of the ne...

In this special episode we not only introduce Founder and CEO Danny Wax and his incredible all in one golf membership, but we also reintroduce kid clicky! Codes joins Tom and Pais to discuss how Danny started Forelinx after his professional golf career ended and how the membership is changing the game in the golf world. We even beg for him to bring Forelinx to Canada!! We touch on golf in Southern...

In this episode the boys breakdown the week in Houston and discuss Carlos Ortiz's first win on the PGA Tour.  We chat about the Houston Open moving to Memorial Park GC this year and how cool it is to see a tour event held at a course that has a weekday walking rate of $30! We then dive into our preview for the upcoming week at Augusta National for The Masters! How will Bryson dismantle the co...

In this episode we are joined by a local legend, Camrose's very own Paul Myrehaug.  Paul is a successful comedian who started his career in Edmonton and eventually made his way to stages all around the globe.  Not only is Paul incredibly funny, he is also a golf and snowboard junkie! Paul Co-hosts the extraordinary Snowed in Comedy tour, which takes him to some of the best ski resorts th...

In this episode we recap the week at The Bermuda Championship. We briefly touch on Brian Gay's fifth victory on tour in Bermuda. We discuss Jack Nicklaus's open letter endorsing Mr. Trump and the effect that politics are having on sports.  But the hot topic of the day is how our boy Tom is managing in his new home, New York City!  We also make our picks for the upcoming Houston Open, bro...