Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 421 - Golf Wars - LIV Golf's Bitter Battle For Power

We're talking with Iain Carter about his new book, Golf Wars and the turbulent world of professional golf.

The battle for the future of professional golf has been blazing. The Saudi-backed organisation LIV Golf has struck at the very heart of the golfing establishment, setting up rival tournaments with enormous prize pots and pitting the game's most famous players against each other. Led by legend Greg Norman, it has enticed the likes of Sergio García, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Jon Rahm, parking its tanks on the manicured greens of the traditional game. Its tagline: Golf but louder. With LIV now in its season and little sign of the struggle abating, BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter delivers the fascinating – and ongoing – account of a sporting upheaval. Golf Wars spotlights the key players, both on the course and in the boardroom, exploring how the PGA Tour and other traditional organisations are fighting back. Carter covers every twist and turn, hearing from influential figures including Rory McIlroy, Jay Monahan, Greg Norman, Keith Pelley and Tiger Woods. Through expert and up-to-date analysis of all sides of this bitter conflict, Carter reveals how the saga is unfolding and what it means for golf's future. Has the controversial Saudi Arabian state essentially bought the game? Is LIV just a sportwashing series of glitzy exhibition tournaments? Or is it a welcome challenge to the golfing hegemony and a long-awaited refresh of tired traditions? This epic tale of fierce internal warfare has shaken golf to its core and marks a seminal moment in sporting history.

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 420 - The Unique Story Behind The ONE Club Trainer

We're sharing the story of passion, science, family, golf, and innovation - in the form of the ONE Club Trainer and developer Alcide Deschesnes.

Top teaching professionals such as Mike Adams, Martin Chuck, and Jeff Smith have already incorporated the ONE Club into their instructional protocols and top long drive champions, including World Long Drive Champion Justin James are using ONE to generate better club head speeds and release points.

The ONE Club features patented technology. It is engineered to enhance a golfer’s swing mechanics using Dynamic Inertia Resistance which engrains the correct neuromuscular paths for swing consistency.

The ONE Club Background Story

The ONE Club was developed by Canadian entrepreneur Alcide Deschesnes, an engineer and mixed martial arts professional and his brother, Jimmy, a physician afflicted with MS who was determined not to lose athletic performance despite his illness.

The two began developing the device in 2006 with parts sourced from Home Depot. The brothers found that the ONE Club produced almost instantaneous results. Alcide’s swing speed jumped from 105 miles per hour (mph) to 128 mph in two months!

Upon his brother’s passing in 2011, Alcide continued to refine the ONE Club’s design, develop tooling, and ultimately find a Canadian manufacturer to produce the Club.

The ONE Club’s launch was further delayed by the COVID epidemic, delaying the product’s availability until October of 2022 on a limited basis. Deschesnes attended the PGA Show in January 2023 where he demonstrated the ONE to several top golf instructors and professionals.

For more info: https://oneclubtrainer.com/

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 419 - Orange Whip Trainer - Invention, Innovation, Staying Power

It was 2008 when an odd looking new idea debuted at the PGA Merchandise Show. With an orange ball mounted on the end of an elaborate fishing rod, the Orange Whip Trainer was born and it's been rolling along ever since, with over 800,000 units sold.

We talk with the inventor and CEO, Jim Hackenberg and learn about the idea, the early days, and what it's been like to see nearly 2 decades of growth in the golf training aid space.

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 418 - Getting Into The Zone Every Time you Play. This week we're exploring the mysterious "zone" concept, that place you go when everything is clicking and you're playing your very best. How do we get there? How can we STAY there? And why does it seem to happen so rarely?

Our special guests are Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey, authors of In The Zone Secrets: How To Get In The Zone At The Flip Of A Switch

Golf Is 90% Mental, 10% Physical. The mental game in golf can be a relentless adversary, robbing you of the joy and satisfaction that should come with showcasing your true abilities on the course. Consider the unnecessary strokes that accumulate due to a momentary lapse in concentration. The missed opportunities, the promising rounds derailed by a sudden loss of confidence.

It's a vicious cycle that leaves you questioning your own potential. The disappointment of not living up to your expectations can cast a shadow over the entire golfing experience, turning what should be a source of joy into a source of frustration.

But the truth is, it doesn't have to be this way. You don't have to be held captive by the mental obstacles that hinder your performance on the golf course.

There's a way to overcome these challenges and transform your mental game into an asset rather than a liability. For more information, visit: https://www.inthezonesecrets.com/

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 417 - Charlie Golf Company - The Toddler Inspired Overnight Success Story

It's not every day you see an idea come to life with such stunning success, overwhelmingly positive feedback, and an entire family pitching in to help make it all work - but that's precisely the story unfolding in northern Iowa where Tyler Johnson launched "Charlie Golf Company," the nation's leading (only?) maker of golf bags for toddlers and young children.

If you're up for a cool story of living a dream and embracing the challenges, this conversation will make your day.

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 416 - The Amazing Story of The Indoor Golf Shop

We're just back from a road trip to Texas and a visit to the HQ of The Indoor Golf Shop, the industry leader in home golf simulator sales, service, design, and installation. With a talented staff dedicated to serving customers at a level not seen much these days, Indoor Golf is ready to help you fulfill your dream of a simulator in your space - whether that be at home or in a business setting.

Best of all, there's a fantastic family origin story that started it all. We're exploring every angle of the journey in this wide-ranging roundtable conversation.

Enjoy the amazing story of The Indoor Golf Shop and when you're ready to begin your journey to your own simulator, CLICK HERE to get started or use PROMO CODE: MGL25 when you buy your kit.

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 415 - Nancy Lopez, Dan Rooney, and Justin Leonard - 2024 PGA Show

 The 2024 PGA Merchandise Show was packed with all things golf and some very special stars of the game. This week's podcast features a pair of conversations we had, first with Lopez and Dan Rooney from Folds of Honor...followed by Justin Leonard - Ryder Cup hero, broadcaster, PGA Tour Champions player, and one time Buick Open Champion.

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 414 - In Memory of Carl Rose, Jr from Carl's Golfland

The world of golf lost a giant of a man with the passing of Carl Rose, Jr. On this special episode of the podcast, we connected with a trio of men who worked with and for Carl Sr and Carl Jr over a span of decades, allowing them to share what made the relationships so much more special than just within the confines of business.

Special thanks to our guests:

Brian Minbiole - 32 year career with Callaway Golf – called on Carl's Golfland the entire time

Jim Buelow - 40 years as the SE Michigan Sales Rep for Foot-Joy

Peter Line - Worked more than 40 years for Golfland

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 413 - Michigan Golf Live 25th Anniversary - Origin Story Part 3

Welcome to the final chapter of our trilogy sharing the origin story of Michigan Golf Live.

Over the years, we've been frequently asked how it all got started. Here is Part 3 of the answer.

In this epsiode you'll hear from MGL TV crew member Sean Irish, creator and host Bill Hobson, and Michigan Broadcast Hall of Famer Art Lewis as we bring you behind the scenes of what it's like to be part of the crew and look ahead to what's coming next as we launch season 25.

Don't miss parts 1 & 2 of this fun series as we celebrate a quarter century of Michigan Golf Live!

You can also WATCH the entire story unfold on our YouTube Channel. CLICK HERE to watch!

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 412 - Michigan Golf Live 25th Anniversary - Origin Story Part 2

Welcome to the second chapter of our trilogy sharing the origin story of Michigan Golf Live.

Over the years, we've been frequently asked how it all got started. Here is Part 2 of the answer.

In this epsiode you'll hear from MGL creator and host Bill Hobson, MGL TV Production Director Gregg Hall, and Michigan Broadcast Hall of Famer Art Lewis as we relive the launch of our TV show and take you behind the camera for some fun stories.

Don't miss parts 1 (episode 411 from last week) and 3 (coming next week) as we celebrate a quarter century of Michigan Golf Live!

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