Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast

The Marketing Director for Vokey Wedges at Titleist Golf, Mr. Jeremy Stone, joins us for episode #259 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the latest wedges in the Vokey line. In this episode, we discuss the all-new Vokey SM7 wedges, the technology behind the new SM7 wedges, the different grind options available including one new option, the importance of getting custom fit fo...

The Executive Vice President of Bettinardi Golf, Mr. Sam Bettinardi, joins us for episode #258 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the latest products from Bettinardi. In this episode, we discuss Bob Bettinardi’s legacy in the golf industry, the new BB Series putters coming out January 2018, the new Bettinardi wedge, current Bettinardi staff player along with some new excitin...

Episode #257 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast is a special one. With the holidays right around the corner, we take a trip around the United States to chat with members of the Worldwide Golf Shops team about possible gift ideas for the holidays. In this episode, we talk with members of the Worldwide Golf Shops team including representatives from Edwin Watts Golf Shops, Roger Dunn Golf Sh...

The Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at Cleveland/Srixon’s/XXIO Golf, Mr. Chuck Thiry, joins us for episode #256 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the latest products from XXIO. In this episode, we discuss the history of XXIO, it’s association with Cleveland/Srixon,  the proper pronunciation of XXIO, the all-new XXIO X line of clubs and what golfers would benefit most...

Episode #255 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast is a special one. We take a trip around the United States to check out the latest footwear from FootJoy, Ecco, and Adidas. In this episode, we talk with Jim Griffin of FootJoy Golf about the D.N.A. Helix line, Eric Meyer of Ecco Golf about the new S-Drive golf shoe, and Sean Koutahi of Adidas Golf about the new Tour 360 2.0 golf shoe. Take a...

The Head Coach of Illinois Men’s Golf, Mr. Mike Small, joins us for episode #254 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about College Golf and how it has evolved over time. In this episode, we discuss Mike’s career on the professional Tours, how he got started in coaching collegiate golf, the successes that Illinois has had, how college golf has evolved over the years, Mike’s relation...

The Global Director of Golf Ball Innovation for Wilson Golf, Mr. Frank Simonutti, joins us for episode #253 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the all-new Wilson Duo Spin line of golf balls. In this episode, we discuss the history of the Duo golf ball, the technology that has evolved over the years, what people can expect out of the various models of Duo golf balls, the new...

The Chief Executive Officer for Golfbreaks.com, Mr. Daniel Grave, joins us for episode #252 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about what’s new and upcoming with our preferred travel partners over at Golfbreaks.com. In this episode, we discuss the history of Golfbreaks.com, their recent introduction into the US market, their Early Birdie Promotion, new tournament packages for 2018...

The Chief Technology Officer for Topgolf, Mr. Andrew Macaulay, joins us for episode #251 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the truly revolutionary company that has helped grow the game of golf. In this episode, we discuss the technology behind Topgolf, how the concept came about, their expansion across the country, how you don’t have to be an avid golfer to enjoy the Topgol...

President of Titleist Golf, Steve Pelisek, joins us for episode #249 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to introduce the new Titleist 818 line of hybrids and the distance iron side of the new 718 line in the 718 T-MB, 718 AP1, and 718 AP3. In the second part of this episode, we discuss the 818 H1 and H2 hybrids, the 718 T-MB, 718 AP1 and 718 AP3 irons, the different shapes and looks of th...

President of Titleist Golf, Steve Pelisek, joins us for episode #248 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to introduce the new Titleist 718 line of irons. In part one of this episode, we discuss the new family of irons in the 718 line, what players are using on tour, the technology that is instituted into each club, how a large majority of players are integrating split iron bags, and how th...

The Senior Director of Irons at TaylorMade Golf, Mr. Tomo Bystedt, joins us for episode #250 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the P700 series of irons. In this episode, we discuss the new P790 and P730 line of irons from TaylorMade Golf, the new technology instituted in the irons, what types of players would benefit most from what iron in the P700 line, and much more. Take...

The Golf Club Engineer for Mizuno, Chris Voshall, joins us for episode #247 of the Golf Better Podcast to introduce the new MP-18 line of irons. In this episode, we discuss the new family of irons in the MP-18 line, the technology that is instituted into each club – including the upgraded HD Grain Flow Forge technology, how the MP-18 line has a club designed for every level of player, and much mor...

The Regional Sales Manager for Cleveland/Srixon/XXIO, Mr. Eddie Drye, joins us for episode #246 of the Golf Better Podcast to talk about the re-introduction of Cleveland Golf clubs into the golf market. In this episode, we discuss the new Launcher family of clubs from Cleveland Golf, how Cleveland clubs are made for the everyday golfer, how Cleveland developed the CBX irons, the launch of the Laun...

The Vice-President of Sales for FootJoy Golf, Jim Griffin, joins us for episode #245 of the Golf Better Podcast for a 2017 product catch-up. In this episode, we discuss the new products on the market like the FootJoy D.N.A. Helix line, what the pros are playing on tour and how their feedback inspires shoe design, the FootJoy Pure Touch Limited glove and many other hot products on the shelves in al...

The President of Ping Golf, John K. Solheim, joins us for episode #244 of the Golf Better Podcast with some exciting news regarding the launch of the new Ping G400 line. In this episode, we discuss the up and coming G400 woods, crossovers and hybrids, the hotter clubface that is in the G400 woods, hybrids and crossovers that launches the ball off the clubface to provide tour like distances, how th...

The President of Ping Golf, John K. Solheim, joins us for episode #243 of the Golf Better Podcast with some exciting news regarding the launch of the new PING G400 line. In this episode, we discuss the up and coming G400 Irons, the face flex technology in the G400 irons that launches the ball off the clubface to provide Tour like distances, how they can improve the average golfers game and the imp...

The President of Ping Golf, John K. Solheim, joins us for episode #242 of the Golf Better Podcast with some exciting news regarding the launch of the new PING G400 line. In this episode, we discuss the up and coming G400 Driver, how Ping continues to lead the way in club aerodynamics, the different head options in the G400 driver and the new technology and look of the shaft. Take a listen to our p...

PGA Tour winner, consistently ranked in the top 50 golf instructors by Golf Digest, and short-game guru, Mr. Stan Utley, joins us for episode #241 of the Golf Better Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the Orange Whip Swing Trainer, his collaborative efforts to develop the Orange Whip Wedge, how the club works for you, its benefits on improving your game around the greens and closes with a helpfu...

Callaway Golf Media correspondent and CBS Sports golf interviewer, Amanda Balionis, joins us for episode #240 of the Golf Better Podcast. In this episode, we discuss how Amanda got started with broadcasting, joining the Callaway and CBS Sports teams, challenges she’s faced, the fun, excitement, and innovation she has been apart of in her career and wraps up with a round of 5 questions in 50 second...

14-time PGA tour winner, two time Player's Champion, 1983 PGA Champion, four-time Ryder Cup member and 2004 Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton joins us for episode #239 of the Golf Better Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Hal's life in the game of golf, challenges he's faced, what he's doing to give back to the youth at Big Easy Ranch in Columbus, Texas and wraps up with a round of 5 questions in 50...

Callaway Golf's Senior Director of Brand Management for woods and wedges, Dave Neville, joins us for episode #238 of the Golf Better Podcast with some exciting news regarding the re-emergence of one of the most iconic clubs in Callaway Golf history. In this episode, we discuss the up and coming Steelhead XR fairway woods, history of  Callaway Golf's Steelhead clubs, the Steelhead XR features and b...

A lot has been going on since we last talked with Sean Toulon in May 2016. Last June, Sean joined the Callaway Golf team, became the general manager of Odyssey Golf’s putter division and introduced the “Toulon Design” line of putters from Callaway. In this episode, Sean discusses coming to Callaway Golf, the success of the new Odyssey Putters, the Odyssey O-Works putters with Micro-Hinge inserts,...

The National Sales Manager for Bushnell Golf, Mr. Jason Seeman, joins us for episode #236 of the GolfBetter Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the Web.com Tour testing laser rangefinders, how rangefinders improve pace of play, the newest laser rangefinders from Bushnell and more.  Listen to our podcast and check out the latest rangefinders from Bushnell at a Worldwide Golf Shops location near...

A lot has been going on at TaylorMade Golf since we last talked with President and CEO David Abeles back in January at the PGA Merchandise Show. The signing of Rory McIlroy as a staff member for one. And the recent purchase of the company by KPS Capital Partners followed shortly after that. Not to mention the hottest selling putter in the Spider Tour and the new TP5 and TP5x golf balls as well. We...