Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast

The Marketing Product Planning Supervisor at Cleveland/Srixon/XXIO, Mr. Zack Oakley, joins us for episode #284 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the all-new Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft Putters. In this episode, we discuss the new Huntington Beach Soft Putter and the additions to the HB collection, the all-new face technology in the putters, some of the product features...

The Global Director of Golf Ball Innovation for Wilson Golf, Mr. Frank Simonutti, joins us for episode #283 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the all-new Wilson Duo Professional golf ball! In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Duo Urethane golf ball to create the Duo Professional golf ball, the technology that has evolved over the years, and the different color o...

9-time National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star, current NHL on NBC hockey analyst, and celebrity judge in season 2 of Driver vs Driver presented by Wilson Golf, Jeremy Roenick, joins us for episode #282 of the Worldwide Golf Shops insider Podcast to talk about Driver vs. Driver 2.  In this episode, Jeremy talks about how he came to love the game of golf and how his time playing hockey translated to...

The Director of Product Development for Ping, Mr. Marty Jertson, joins us for episode #281 of the Worldwide Golf Shops insider Podcast to discuss the all-new Ping Sigma 2 putters.  In this episode, Marty discusses the new Sigma 2 line, the overall feel and performance, the testing that they have done and much more. There are a total of 9 new models in this line, a few of which are new models. One...

One of the worlds most renowned short game instructors and Cleveland Golf brand ambassador, Dave Pelz, joins us for episode #280 of the Worldwide Golf Shops insider Podcast to talk about the Cleveland RTX 4 wedges.  In this episode, Dave talks about his past with NASA, his transition into the golf industry and his history with golf, and how he became the short game guru. We also talk with Dave abo...

The Host of Driver vs. Driver 2 presented by Wilson Golf, Melanie Collins, joins us for episode #279 of the Worldwide Golf Shops insider Podcast to talk about season 2 of Driver vs. Driver.  In this episode, Melanie tells us what viewers can expect from Driver vs. Driver 2, her experience with filming, and we go over the new judges in this season. The ideas are new, the process is different, and i...

The Director of Product Development for Ping, Mr. Marty Jertson, joins us for episode #278 of the Worldwide Golf Shops insider Podcast to discuss his experience at the PGA Championship and some of the new Ping products.  In this episode, Marty discusses playing the PGA Championship this year at Bellerive, his playing partners at the tournament, how the course laid out and how to navigate the track...

The Edwin Watts of Boca Raton Store Manager, Mr. Freddie Mangum, joins us for episode #277 of the Worldwide Golf Shops insider Podcast to discuss the all-new Titleist TS Fairways.  In this episode, Freddie discusses his career in golf and Edwin Watts, the all-new Titleist TS2 and TS3 fairway woods, the importance of custom fitting, how the trained professionals at all Worldwide Golf Shops location...

The Director of Metalwood Development for Titleist Golf, Stephanie Luttrell, joins us for episode #274 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to discuss the all-new TS line. In this episode, Stephanie discusses the development of the new TS2 and TS3 drivers and fairways, how they were able to ramp up the speed, how Titleist was able to make a driver for all golfers and much more!  Take a list...

The President of Wilson Golf, Mr. Tim Clarke, joins us for episode #276 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast. Season 2 of Driver vs. Driver is around the corner! In this episode, Tim recaps season 1 of Driver vs. Driver, goes over the differences from last season to this season, tells us what we can expect from the anticipated season 2 release and much more.  Take a listen to our podcast an...

The Store Manager of Edwin Watts Golf in Memphis, Tennessee, Mr. Jay Hasselman, joins us for episode #275 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast. In this episode, Jay tells us his background with Edwin Watts Golf and how custom fitting has changed over time. The process for getting fit at your local Edwin Watts store is simple and Jay takes us through the process. We also talk about the lates...

PGA Tour Pro, Wilson Golf staffer, and winner of the recent Barbasol Championship, Troy Merritt joins us for episode #273 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast. In this episode, we catch up with Troy following his victory at the Barbasol Championship. With his victory, Troy secures two more years on the Tour and an entry to the years final major. We run through the Wilson gear Troy used to c...

Play Better Series - World renowned teaching professional and Callaway staffer, Hank Haney joins us for Episode #272 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the 5 tips for better iron play. Tip number one, make sure you have the right irons for your game. Getting custom fit for your irons is an important part of this step. Second, fix your big miss by doing an anal...

Play Better Series - 5 Tips for Better Wedge Play The Titleist Vokey Wedge Fitting Specialist for the Southeast United States, John Habegger joins us for Episode #271 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the 5 tips for better wedge play. Tip number one, don’t just grab a wedge off the rack, get custom fit for your wedges. Second, know your gaps in-between your w...

Play Better Series - The Vice President of Global Tour Operations for TaylorMade Golf, Mr. Keith Sbarbaro, joins us for Episode #270 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to discuss 5 Play Better tips for being a better driver of the golf ball.  In this episode, we talk about Keith’s day to day with TaylorMade Golf, the importance of getting custom fit for the right driver, the keys to using...

The Tour Operations Manager for SeeMore Putters, Mr. Cody Hale, joins us for Episode #269 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to discuss 5 play better putting tips.  In this episode, we talk about Cody’s day to day with SeeMore, the importance of getting custom fit for the right putter, the most common mistake that amateurs make, the importance of speed control, proper practice, the feedba...

The President and CEO of Club Glove, Mr. Jeff Herold, joins us for episode #268 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the latest in golf travel and travel accessories from Club Glove. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of Club Glove golf travel bags and how the brand grew, the Club Glove TRS Ballistic travel equipment and how you can attach multiple bags together for eas...

The Global Director and Brand Manager of Golf Balls at Callaway Golf, Mr. Jason Finley, joins us for episode #267 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the Stars & Stripes TruVis golf balls. In this episode, we discuss how the idea of the TruVis golf ball came about, the process that it took to develop the ball, when the Stars & Stripes TruVis ball will be available, the import...

The President of Titleist Golf Balls, Mary Lou Bohn, joins us for episode #266 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the all-new Titleist AVX Golf Ball. In this episode, we discuss the all-new Titleist AVX golf ball, how the idea of the Titleist AVX ball developed, how they utilized market testing to get feedback from golfers, what kind of performance golfers can get from using...

TopGolf’s Vice President of Corporate Development, Ani Mehta, joins us for episode #265 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the new TopTracer Technology at TopGolf. In this episode, we discuss the integration of TopTracer Technology and how it was developed, what the technology does, how it changes the experience of golf at the driving range, the instant feedback that golfers...

To celebrate 50 years of Edwin Watts Golf Shops, we sit down with the man that started it all, Mr. Edwin Watts himself! In this episode, we discuss how Edwin got his start in the golf industry, the history of Edwin Watts Golf Shops, Edwin Watts & Worldwide Golf Shops, Edwin’s passions outside the golf course and more! Join us to celebrate 50 years of Edwin Watts and take a listen!

John Novosel of Bushnell Golf joins us for episode #263 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the all-new Hybrid Rangefinder & GPS from Bushnell. In this episode we discuss John’s background in golf, the all-new Hybrid Rangefinder & GPS and the amazing technology behind it, how the new rangefinder incorporates GPS and laser to not only give you distance but even more informatio...

The Director of Product Development for Ping Golf, Marty Jertson, joins us for episode #262 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the new G700 irons. In this episode, we discuss the Ping’s recent success with their latest products and on the Tours, the new G700 irons and the technology behind it, how the G700 iron was created, how Ping was able to create an iron that is built l...

The Vice President of Marketing for the Golf Ball Division of Titleist Golf, Michael Mahoney, joins us for episode #260 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the new Tour Soft and Velocity golf balls. In this episode, we discuss the all-new Tour Soft golf balls, the new Titleist Velocity golf balls, what players would benefit most from both of these golf balls, and Michael give...

The National Sales Director for Wilson Golf, Mr. Chris Rusin, joins us for episode #261 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk the all-new Wilson C300 Irons. In this episode, we discuss the launch of the all-new Wilson C300 Irons, the difference between the various types of clubs in the market and what clubs would be best for three specific types of players, where the C300 irons fall...