Golf Cart Conversations

Have you ever filmed your swing?  I think the answer for most amateurs would be "no".  Most of us have never taken the time to actually see what our swings look like. This was true for both Mike and Donovan. But recently, the boys discovered how helpful and empowering it can be to film your swing. In episode 20, Mike and Donovan discuss ways they filmed, things they've learned and also things to be weary of when you film your swing. This is a great episode for all sorts of amateur golfers who are looking to improved their game! Enjoy!

Portland Oregon is a city of leagues. Theres a league for everything! Even adult kickball! These leagues provide a great opportunity for adults to get together in a fun and competitive environment. In this episode of Paired up, Mike and Donovan talk to Chace, the creator of a new social golf league called Portland Golf-O-Holics. Chace puts a fun spin on the classic golf tournament to appeal to competitive and casual golfer alike. Listen in to this  interview as Chace tells Mike and Donovan all about this new venture. Of course Mike and Donovan also have to get in some personal questions about his game. Enjoy the newest episode of Paired Up!

Would you do it? Would you let your best golfing buddy mess with your swing? Well, smart or not, Donovan agreed to be the first student in the Mike Plein Golf Academy (patent pending).  On a lovely May day in Oregon at the Oregon Golf Association golf course in Woodburn, Mike begins the great analysis of Donovan's flawed swing. Can Mike locate the root of Donovan's problem or does Mike mettle where he shouldn't and cause Donovan years of pain and shanks? Tune into episode 19 to learn what happens when a friend becomes a teacher. Enjoy!

Each year, Thomas takes a golf trip with some buddies. On this particular year, Thomas is playing Tetherow in Central, Oregon. It is a beautiful and challenging course. Listen to Thomas tell his hole in one tale.  It's unlike any hole in one story we've ever heard before. You don't want to miss this one.

It starts simple enough. Mike shares a story from a listener of the show who makes Donovan's case of the yips pail in comparison.  From there, things get interesting.  Donovan reveals that maybe isn't all the way back from his dance with the golf devil.  In fact, Donovan makes a shocking announcement that leaves Mike flabbergasted. Listen in to hear about the drastic steps Donovan is taking to get his game back on track!

The boys of Golf Cart Conversation get paired up with another pair of podcasters Callum and George from Plugged Golf Podcast. This across the pond collab gave both pairs of podcasters the opportunity to star on each others shows. For the Golf Cart Conversation version the pairs cover all sorts of great golf topics including some surprising difference between golf in the UK and the states. Tune into to check out this great interview with Plugged Golf Podcast.

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Episode 17 starts off dark, but that's O.K. because golf is a tough game and we all go through some dark moments. What's important is what you do to bring yourself back to the light. In this episode, Mike and Donovan have a bit of a therapy session and hopefully, Donovan's story can help you if you every find yourself in a dark space (which you will, because golf is a tough game!).
Donovan and Mike also spend sometime looking at the last area of their the preseason breakdown: off the tee.  Are they going to swing easy to keep the ball in play or are they swinging for the fences to set up the sand wedge approach? Tune in to find out!
 

Our preseason breakdown continues with a fun look at a one of the most important and difficult aspects of the game: the approach.  We break down the things we are working on, struggling with and looking forward too. This episode is like a nice, smooth, full swing pitching wedge, which you pinch with a nice divot that lands just past the pin, takes one hop, and then checks back for a nice 6ft birdie putt.... Sweet! Enjoy!

Our first One Shot Wonder story comes from a college buddy named Dan. When we reached out on Facebook for hole in one stories, Dan was one of the first people to reply, and we are glad he did. Dan tells a great story about his double-rare, birthday hole in one.  Enjoy our first One Shot Wonder!

The GCC boys are back at it again! Another fantastic episode where Mike and Donovan get down to the details about their chipping and pitching (What even is the difference between chipping and pitching...full disclosure: you won't find the answer in this episode. Just google it).
The boys breakdown the tips, tricks, strategies and struggles they have when trying to get up and down for par (more likely bogey, but still). So grab a wedge, a bag of your favorite chips and listen in to this short game bonanza! Enjoy!