On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Brandon, @zerotoscratch on Instagram. Brandon set out on a journey to go from never playing golf to becoming a scratch golfer in a year. Listen as he shares his story, why he is doing this and how far he has come since he started. How long would it or did it take you become scratch? Reach out to us on Instagram at @golf215 and our message board to let us know. Enjoy the episode!

Thank you all for listening and supporting us! Check out our website, golf215socialclub.com where you can find our message board, news on upcoming events and our new golf merch! Thank you again for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode! 

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The Ryder Cup at Bethpage comes to a close and Europe retains the cup. Europe earned the win dominating on Friday and Saturday but the US had something to say about in the Sunday singles. Unfortunately it was too little, too late. Joe, Anthony and Mike Callahan jump on to give their closing thoughts on all of it. Listen and let us know your thoughts on the Ryder Cup. Reach out to us on instagram @Golf215socialclub or on our message board through our website, www.golf215socialclub.com.

Thank you all for listening and supporting us! Check out our website, golf215socialclub.com where you can find our message board, registration for our next event and our new golf merch! Thank you again for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode! 

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12 golfers from the U.S. and 12 golfers from Europe meet at in Farmingdale NY to battle it out for Team and country at the historic golf course, Bethpage Black. The event will take place over 3 days in a Muti format match play with team and individual matches where the winning 12 golfers go home a gold cup and bragging rights for the next two years. It's Ryder Cup week!!! Mike Callahan, from The Crossing GC, jumps on the pod with us to discuss the captains picks, potential team match ups and Team USA's chances. Listen and reach out to us on our message board,https://golf215socialclub.discourse.group/ , to let us know what your thoughts are on this year's Ryder Cup!

Thank you all for listening and supporting us! Check out our website, golf215socialclub.com where you can find our message board, registration for our next event and our new golf merch! Thank you again for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode! 

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Course ambassador, social media ambassador for Turtle Creek GC and friend of the pod Shane Hafer comes own the pod to talk about the lack of tee times and the price of public golf. We also get into discussing internet golf and golf influencers. You can find Shane on instagram at @hafergolfs and Turtle Creek GC at @turtlecreekgc.

Thank you all for listening and supporting us! Check out our website, golf215socialclub.com where you can find our message board and our new golf merch! Thank you again for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!

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With the kickoff of the 2025 NFL season and as the Eagles prepare to defend their Super Bowl title this week, Joe and Anthony have on all time leading career rusher for Eastern Kentucky University, EKU Hall of Fame inductee and former Eagles running back Markus Thomas. Markus shares how he got started playing golf and what he enjoys about the game. He shares with us his passion for football (Go Birds), graphic design and sports analytics. He is currently the host of the Pro Fan Talk show on YouTube.

Thank you all for listening and supporting us! Check out our website, golf215socialclub.com where you can find our message board, registration for our next event and our new golf merch! Thank you again for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode! 

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Joe and Anthony jump on to give an update. From our new message board, to recent guests and our new event, happening on 9/13. Listen and check out our website for what is new at Golf215. Thank you again for all your continued support!

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Joining us on this episode of the Golf215 podcast is Gary and TJ from the "Basic Bogeys" podcast and YouTube channel. Gary and TJ share about their background, how they got started with their podcast and newly released episodes. Next, there recently have been discussions about PGA/USGA/R&A tournament rules, we share our opinions and some ways to update them. Listen and then head over to our message board to let us know your thoughts on rules the PGA/USGA/R&A need to updated, remove or add. Thank you for listening and your support and enjoy the episode!

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Joe and Anthony are joined by an expert caddy, our caddy from Pinehurst and friend of the pod Brandon Nifong! Brandon has brought is expert caddy skills to guests at the Pinehurst resort for the past four years. He shares with us how he got started as a caddy, some on course pet peeves and the does and don't when taking a caddy. Listen as Brandon shares some of his memorable moments of his years at Pinehurst. When going to Pinehurst we would recommend taking a caddy and request Brandon. You won't be disappointed. Just remember, your caddy will get out their and grind with you, make sure to take care of the during and after the round! Enjoy the episode!

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On this episode we are joined by Mike Callahan, founder of The Crossing GC, to break down the mid season Ryder Cup rankings and look ahead at the challenges both teams will face at Bethpage Black GC. At this point, who will be able to put a better team on the course and who does this course favor? Let us know your thoughts by reaching out to us instagram @Golf215socialclub. Mike shares with us an update on The Crossing GC and we wrap-up the episode with a discussion on the US Open at Oakmont Country Club. Enjoy the episode!

You can find more information on The Crossing GC on their website www.thecrossinggc.com or on instagram @thecrossinggc. Thank you all for listening and your continued support!

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Joe and Anthony are joined by Author of the book Life Above PAR, A Collection of adventures and tales from one man's lifetime of golf, Phillip A. Robinson Jr. Phil shares where the idea of the book came from. He discusses some of his favorites moments from the book and his journey after the book was published. You can purchaser the book on Amazon or reach out to Phil on instagram at @parjr33. Enjoy the episode!

Thank you all for listening and your continued support!

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