In this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo are back in the saddle breaking down everything from wild weather swings to even wilder playoff pressure.

The guys dive into how changing conditions can turn a golf tournament upside down faster than a missed 3-footer, and Mick pulls back the curtain on what really goes down between player and caddie when the heat is on in a playoff. (Spoiler: it’s not always calm and collected.)

They also unpack recent tournaments, including the unique team dynamics of the Zurich Classic, and get into how course changes and player feedback can make—or break—a week on Tour. From strategy talk to real-life caddie insights, this one’s packed tighter than a Sunday leaderboard.

On the preview side, DA and Mick take a look at the Mitsubishi Classic and its quirky scoring format, break down the Champions Tour landscape, and set the stage for the Chevron Championship—highlighting just how demanding that test is for the best women in the game.

Of course, no episode would be complete without a few predictions (some bold, some questionable) and a candid conversation about where the game of golf stands right now—and where it’s heading next.

If you love golf talk with a mix of inside-the-ropes insight, honest opinions, and a few laughs along the way… you’re in the right place.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Golf Conversations
03:14 Analyzing Recent Golf Events
04:32 Weather Impact on Golf Performance
06:45 Caddy-Player Dynamics in Playoffs
10:01 Mentality of Competitive Golfers
12:24 Course Changes and Player Feedback
14:54 The Zurich Classic and Team Competitions
18:51 Looking Ahead: Picks and Predictions
20:52 Analyzing Tournament Strategies
24:01 The Champions Tour: A New Era
30:04 Understanding the Modified Stableford Scoring System
30:58 Previewing the Chevron Championship
36:58 Closing Thoughts and Future Events