We recognize and congratulate a pair of national winners as the PGA of America hands out awards for Patriot and Merchandiser of the Year.

Kevin McKinley from Treetops Resort was named the recipient of the Patriot Award, while Zach Chapin from Arcadia Bluffs was named Merchandiser of the Year.

We then turn the mic over to Bo Hobson for his conversation with the two driving forces behind Callaway Golf's Social Media team - "Hashtag" Chad Coleman and AJ Voelpel.

We explore the successful service known as SHIP STICKS that helps countless golfers avoid the wrestling match of dragging clubs through airports. We're also unleashing a listener contest to give away a SHIP STICKS voucher! All the details are within the podcast, so listen and enter for your chance to win!

(25:20) FGN Road Trip: A conversation about golf travel needs to be followed up by a conversation about a great resort, so French Lick Resort is our featured FGN Road Trip segment.

This week we explore the humorous insanity of season-ending club evaluation rituals. The concept was launched by the crazy tradition host Bill Hobson has of talking with each club as he cleans it.

We're joined by a handful of amateur golfers who confess to their odd traditions when it's time to prepare for the off season. Listen, laugh, and be sure to SHARE the link!

On this week's episode we welcome Adam Fonseca from Golf Unfiltered to discuss the rise of golf "gearheads" and the impact that learning about the technical properties of equipment can have on your game.

(23:50) FGN Toolbox - We'll also celebrate a remarkable (EPIC!) year for Callaway Golf with Sr Director of Brand Management, Dave Neville.

On this week's FGN episode:

(3:20) We welcome Golfweek Media Analyst Martin Kaufmann to discuss the good, bad, and ugly from the various network presentations of PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tour events this season.

(22:30) We introduce a new golf product just getting started - ERGO GOLF.

(32:30) Bo Hobson talks Callaway Golf Balls during our recent visit to the Carlsbad World HQ. What's the secret sauce inside the Chrome Soft ball? Bo has the scoop!

This week we leave the studio and fly west to the Callaway Golf World HQ in Carlsbad, CA for a special Father/Son excursion!

Today's featured guest - the energetic and talented Amanda Balionis - joined us on the Callaway Live set for a lengthy chat about her rapid ascension in the world of CBS Golf and her unqiue role at Callaway. Enjoy our conversation!

You'll also hear from Bo Hobson, the "son" side of this father/son trip. He chats with dad about the unique road trip to CA!

Are you frustrated with the coverage of golf on TV? Do the commentators and analysts make you reach for the mute button?

On this week's show, we discuss the ways golf is presented on TV, with special guest Ed Stone - the Golf Travel Guru. We also bring back the "Blowing Off Some Steam" segment to further vent on the overwhelming quantity of commercials crammed into golf broadcasts.

This week's show is a special edition, recapping our wonderful week at the 34th Myrtle Beach World Amateur!

You'll hear from:

- the Tournament Director

- Paige Spirinac, golf's social media queen

- Charlie Rymer from Golf Channel

- a pair of my playing partners who lived to talk about their experience

- Dean Snell of Snell Golf

- one man who has played in all 34 MB World Ams

This week's show is a special edition, recapping our wonderful week at the 34th Myrtle Beach World Amateur!

You'll hear from:

- the Tournament Director

- Paige Spirinac, golf's social media queen

- Charlie Rymer from Golf Channel

- a pair of my playing partners who lived to talk about their experience

- Dean Snell of Snell Golf

- one man who has played in all 34 MB World Ams

On this week's show, we feature a single guest - the remarkable, unmatched rascal, Ben Wright.

His golf broadcasting career spanned over 50 years, including 30+ at The Masters for CBS, and this 84-year old gem is still going strong. His recall for the people and events that have been part of his journey, is simply incredible...and his opinions haven't lost their edge through all these years.

Enjoy this special FGN conversation with one of the game's great characters and gentlemen!