From The Bunker Podcast ⛳️

In this episode, we talk with Nate Patnode, founder of Fore Golf Apparel, about his journey from an idea to building a growing golf brand.

Nate shares real insights on entrepreneurship, including the importance of quality, keeping products affordable, and learning from early mistakes. We also dive into how golf has shaped his life, the role of community, and what it takes to grow a brand beyond your local market.

If you're into golf, business, or personal growth, this episode delivers practical lessons and motivation you can apply right away.

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💬 Key topics:
Golf apparel, entrepreneurship, brand building, quality vs affordability, golf lifestyle, small business growth, and personal development

Rev Mac — aka the internet-ordained wedding officiant turned golf content creator — joins From The Bunker to share his unconventional journey into the game.

From working at a municipal golf course and delivering packages for FedEx, to building content and landing with Sunday Golf, Rev Mac’s story is all about staying consistent and carving your own path.

We talk golf, content creation, family life, and everything in between — plus a real look at his game on the course.

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Episode 20 of From The Bunker features John, General Manager of Swing City Golf in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

From growing up on Grand Island, New York, to competing at a high level and finishing just one spot behind Brooks Koepka at the Porter Cup, John’s journey is built on real grind, persistence, and passion for the game.

We dive into his path through competitive golf, years of balancing work and the game, and how those experiences led him to helping build one of the premier indoor golf simulator facilities powered by TrackMan.

If you’re into golf, business, or the behind-the-scenes grind of chasing it, this one’s for you.

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Inside Thee Smash Factory, elite amateur golfers JB and Brad join From The Bunker to talk about the real journey of chasing professional golf.

From dominating in junior and college golf to grinding through mini tours and high-pressure tournaments, JB and Brad break down what it actually takes to compete at the highest levels of the game. They share stories about tournament pressure, close calls, the financial realities of pursuing pro golf, and the mental discipline required to separate elite amateurs from professionals.

The conversation also dives into the mindset of competitive golfers, the role of technology in tracking performance, and why the short game and purposeful practice matter more than most players realize.

If you love competitive golf and want an honest look at the grind behind the dream, this episode is for you.

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In Episode 18 of From The Bunker, professional golfer Lauren Peter joins the show to share her journey from junior golf in New York to competing on the Epson Tour.

Lauren discusses her transition into college golf at Ohio State University, the recruiting process, and what it takes to adjust at the highest level. She also dives into the financial realities of tour life, balancing competition with content creation, and how building personality and brand is shaping the future of women’s golf.

This episode offers an honest look into the grind of professional golf — along with Lauren’s goals for 2026 and her mission to help grow the game.

“Keep grinding, your breakthrough is coming.”

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Former college standout and professional golfer Catie Craig joins the show to talk about her path through competitive golf and into golf course design.

We discuss junior golf, earning a scholarship, the jump to professional golf, and the mental side of competing at higher levels. Catie also explains how working in course design has changed the way she sees the game and why certain holes affect golfers the way they do.

A conversation about golf, perspective, and finding your place in the game beyond just playing.

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In this episode of From the Bunker, we’re joined by Ryan Murray, a professional golf caddie who made the bold decision to leave corporate America at age 42 to chase a lifelong dream—working inside the ropes on professional golf tours.Before we dive into Ryan’s journey, we kick things off with this week’s latest golf updates, covering what’s happening around the game right now.Ryan opens up about what it really took to walk away from job security, how he broke into caddying, and the realities of life on tour—from locker-room talk and behind-the-scenes moments to the pressure, trust, and relationships that define the job. This is a fun, honest episode packed with great stories, perspective, and insight you won’t hear on TV.

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If you’ve ever thought about betting on yourself, love tour stories, or just enjoy real golf conversations—this one’s for you.

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In Episode 15 of From the Bunker, Josh is joined by World Long Drive Champion Kelly Rudney to talk speed, Smash Factory training, and the reality of competing at the highest level.

Kelly opens up about her path into long drive, the mindset behind chasing speed, and what Smash Factory has meant to her development as an elite athlete. We break down common myths around distance, why speed shouldn’t be feared, and what golfers can actually learn from long drive competitors.

If you love golf, want to hit it farther, and enjoy real conversations about performance and mindset — this one’s for you.

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In this episode of From the Bunker, we talk with James (DadReviewsGolf) about how golf completely changed his health, weight, and outlook on life.

James opens up about starting his weight loss journey one baby step at a time, using golf as a sustainable way to stay active, and how consistency—not perfection—made the difference. We also dive into content creation, the importance of authenticity, building community, and why helping other creators has become a personal mission.

If you’re on a health journey, thinking about creating content, or looking for motivation to take that first step, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of From the Bunker, host Golf4Game is joined by Kade, a rising TikTok creator and passionate golfer, to talk about his journey into the game and the world of content creation.

Kade opens up about how his dad introduced him to golf, how competition helped fuel his love for the sport, and how his Utah roots influence his laid-back, authentic style. The conversation explores the ups and downs of being a creator, including inconsistent viewership, balancing personal life with streaming, and the importance of not letting numbers define your success.

This episode is all about trusting the journey, staying authentic, and enjoying the process — both in golf and in life.

⛳ From the Bunker brings you honest conversations from inside the game.

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