The Hole Story - Golf Podcast

Get ready to hit the links with an extraordinary power couple in the golf industry, Dan & Katy Winters of 35x70 Golf Co. On this episode of The Hole Story Podcast, we delve into the world of unique golf accessories and apparel that beautifully blend style and function. From their humble beginnings with leather head covers featuring local designs to expanding into polos and hoodies, Dan & K...

Prepare to hit the fairway with our esteemed guest, Kyla Inaba, a virtuoso of the greens and a trailblazer in women's golf education. Kyla graces our show to share her journey from teeing off in junior tournaments to cultivating a career in professional golf and ultimately embracing her true calling as a teacher of the sport. As the architect of the 'Swing Like a Girl' program at Pr...

We're hanging out on the tee box this week with Western Birch's Louis Rittberger. Louis shares the journey of his playing career, purchasing Stinger Golf Tees, and starting Western Birch. They are setting the standard in personalized golf tees that adorn the bags of premium clubs worldwide. Experience the thrill of growing a brand with a passion for detail and a partnership that thrives...

EPISODE 50!!! Get ready to hit the proverbial fairway with our latest guest, Bryan Tweed, as we journey through the intersecting worlds of golf and film on The Hole Story Podcast. Bryan steps onto our green with whispers of a John Daly movie and dreams of a Tiger Woods biopic, igniting a wave of silver-screen nostalgia and spirited dialogue. Join us as we reminisce about the fond memories of movie...

This week on The Hole Story Podcast, Jeff Marsh steps into the clubhouse to share the intricate dance between golf and photography he's deftly choreographed. We explore Jeff's eclectic journey from teacher, to caddy, to capturing the essence of golf championships and beautiful courses through his camera's eye. Revel in stories of his once-in-a-lifetime shot with a single eye open, h...

Join us on the green as we welcome the esteemed 2023 Imperial Salesperson of the Year, Alan Hyman, to The Hole Story Podcast. Alan shares his journey from humble beginnings, picking range balls, to becoming a revered figure in the golf industry. We're diving into the nuances of golf club distinction and promotion, the psychological finesse behind the layout of golf shop merchandise, and helpi...

Prepare to be captivated as we stroll the fairways with the mastermind behind Squid Designs, Jason Calamaro, on this week's episode of The Hole Story Podcast. Jason joins us to unravel his unique journey from gripping clubs to crafting iconic wooden signs, all spurred by a passion deeply rooted in the greens of the game. We explore Jason's fondest memories of a practice course in his own...

Get ready to hit the virtual links as we welcome Jared Doerfler, a maven of the golf business realm and former collegiate golfer, to The Hole Story Podcast. Jared steps on our green to share the ins and outs of simulator golf's acceleration and the remarkable growth of indoor golf leagues, thanks to groundbreaking sim technology. We'll delve into how companies are making strategic bets o...

Join Jonathan and Robby this week on The Hole Story Podcast as they hit the fairways of conversation with Reed Kremer, a golf enthusiast whose love for the game shines as bright as his stainless-steel irons. Reed recounts his epic year trying to notch up 150 rounds and shares the shift from tallying scores to valuing memorable experiences with fellow golfers from all walks of life. Hear tales from...

In this episode, we're joined by Zack Zortman, the self-proclaimed " Average Dad " from the snowy landscapes of Elkhorn, Nebraska. Zack is here to share his love for golfing with good company and how a round of golf is best enjoyed with those who value fun over the final score—a sentiment we share. We'll dive deep into the Nebraska golf scene, exploring the unique terrain of th...

Robby & Jonathan are joined by Kieran Harris who passionately outlines his vision for a new community center that aims to bring golf to a broader audience while preserving the charm of St. Andrews and avoiding commercializing the town's historic essence. Imagine stepping onto the first tee at the Old Course, the golfers' Mount Everest; Kieran captures that emotion and the thunderous...

We're teeing off with an incredible guest and an innovator in the golf industry, Joel Leopard from Atomic Golf Club. Joel joins us to dive deep into the world of premium golf products, competition, and the artistry behind creating unique golf accessories that stand out on any course. We discuss Joel's latest experiments with negative space in his designs, his exciting plans for this year...

Robby & Jonathan kick off Season 2 of The Hole Story Podcast with a golf media legend! We are excited to sit down with Matt Ginella, the CEO of The Fire Pit Collective to get his thoughts on storytelling, great golf courses around the world, and more! https://firepitcollective.com/ https://BestBall.com https://linktr.ee/BestBall https://twitter.com/golfBestBall https://www.instagram.com/golfbe...

If you thought Season 1 of The Hole Story Podcast was exciting, get ready for Season 2! New guests, new stories, and more fun. Great golf stories are meant to be told! https://linktr.ee/BestBall https://bestball.com https://twitter.com/golfBestBall https://www.instagram.com/golfbestball/ https://www.facebook.com/golfbestball #myBestBall #TheHoleStoryPodcast BestBall Links: ⛳️ Join the BestBall Go...

Robby & Jonathan recap an amazing 2023 and the first season of The Hole Story Podcast. Enjoy some of the favorite moments from season 1 and go back to listen to each episode to hear the full stories from the guests themselves. Season 2 is right around the corner and we look forward to hearing more great golf stories in 2024! https://linktr.ee/BestBall https://bestball.com https://twitter.com/g...

Robby & Jonathan welcome Andrew Kitick to talk about baseball, golf, Chicago, caddies, & more on this week's The Hole Story Podcast. Andrew & Robby reminisce about South Carolina Gamecock baseball as Andrew shares about his 16 years working with the team. We learn more about the great things going on at the Western Golf Association & Evans Scholars Foundation where young lives...

Jonathan & Robby are joined by Mark Milatz...better known in the Twitter/X world as Mark the Caddie. Mark has a unique perspective on the ups and downs a golfer will face in a round of golf while he's helping them line up putts, judge the wind, and look for lost golf balls.  Follow Mark the Caddie: https://twitter.com/caddietales Purchase Mark's book, Caddie Tales: https://www.amazon...

Robby & Jonathan are joined by one of golf's greatest storytellers, Tom Coyne. Tom is currently the Senior Editor at The Golfer's Journal as well as the Owner/Operator at Sullivan County Golf Club in Liberty, NY. His incredible storytelling can be found in all of his books - A Gentlemen’s Game; Paper Tiger: An Obsessed Golfer’s Quest to Play with the Pros; A Course Called Ireland; A...

Robby & Jonathan are joined by Mark Immelman who is a well-known broadcaster, podcaster, & golf coach. You hear him weekly on his golf instruction podcast called On the Mark Podcast. You will also see and hear him on TV as an announcer with CBS Sports when they are broadcasting PGA Tour events. It was a delight talking with Mark about his journey into the world of golf and how golf has ble...

Jonathan & Robby take this week to give thanks for everything that The Hole Story Podcast has seen and heard so far this year. We appreciate the listeners/viewers, every one of our weekly guests, the courses we've been able to visit and play, and the incredible hangs with old and new friends. This is a wild ride and we are thankful for those who are here with us! Happy Thanksgiving! https...

Robby takes The Hole Story Podcast on the road again this week as he visits the Gimme Golf Club in St. Louis, Missouri. When Kyle Walton joined us for Episode 21, we kept hearing the word "community" as he described the Gimme Golf Club. Seeing it in person and hearing every member say the same thing over and over was really encouraging. Great things are happening in the St. Louis area wi...

Robby is joined by the founder of Charlie Golf Co, Tyler Johnson. As a lifelong golfer and now a father of 2, Tyler wanted to find a better way for his 3-year-old son to carry his clubs when joining him on the golf course. After searching for a solution and not finding what he was looking for, he created the toddler golf bag. Watch and listen as Tyler describes his journey from the design process,...

Robby & Jonathan are joined by Jon Sherman, founder of Practical Golf and one of the smartest guys in golf. Through his coaching, books, weekly newsletter, and social media channels, Jon shares common sense ideas for golfers of all skill levels to improve. We highly recommend you get a copy of both The Four Foundations of Golf and 101 Mistakes All Golfers Make. We feel like we will drop a few...

Jonathan & Robby are joined this week by Channing Benjamin, "one of the world's most prominent and admired golf course photographers." Channing is one of a few licensed photographers for The Pebble Beach Resort and has also captured beautiful photos and videos at courses like Victoria National (Indiana), Ballyneal GC (Colorado), the Dormie Club (North Carolina), and more. Channi...

Robby & Jonathan are joined by golf writer Alan Shipnuck who has just released his latest book, LIV & LET DIE , detailing the controversies, potential mergers, and ongoing drama between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, & LIV Golf. Alan is currently a partner & executive editor at The Fire Pit Collective, spent 25 years as a writer for Sports Illustrated & Golf Magazine, won 13 1st...