.🍃 Greens & Grains – GolfCask Whiskey Trail: Pinehurst, NC 🍂

Join host Brian Bailie on the inaugural GolfCask Day Trip – a certified journey through golf, whiskey, and legendary local flavor. This episode takes you to Pinehurst No. 5, a friendly handshake of a course perfect for easing into resort life, with help from two local characters, George and Richard. Spoiler: Brian gets thumped by his son and loses "Thor’s Hammer."

After the round, we visit Brad Halling’s Bhawk Distillery, where the pours are bold, layered, and approachable. The Sergeant’s Valor Bourbon steals the show, and the pistachio cream… well, let’s just say it’s an acquired taste.

Finally, we land at Drum & Quill, a rustic local pub with heart, heritage, and a mean High West Old Fashioned. Burgers, whiskey, and Pinehurst charm cap off the perfect trail day.

🏌️ Golf. 🥃 Whiskey. 🍔 Pub Vibes.
📍 All in one day. All certified.
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Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro to the GolfCask Whiskey Trail
2:15 – Playing Pinehurst No. 5
8:20 – Bhawk Distillery Tasting
14:10 – Pub Stop at Drum & Quill
17:45 – Recap & How to Join the Greens & Grains Society

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Mastering Short Game Skills | GolfCask Practice Series with Brian Bailie

Join Brian Bailie from GolfCask as he walks you through an in-depth short game skills session built to improve your chipping, pitching, and distance control. Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your edge around the greens, this video gives you a system to build consistency, creativity, and confidence.

You'll learn how to:

• Develop low point control, arc height, face control, and path control

• Use distance control to fine-tune touch

• Practice effectively using block, random, and variance training

• Challenge yourself with Brian's favorite game: Ten Degrees of Variance

• Dial in feel with Goldilocks Drills for “Too much, Too little, Just right”

• Turn post-round frustrations into skill-building using shot recreation drills

Each drill is designed to help you understand club interaction with the ground, how to manipulate trajectory, and how to read feedback from each shot—making you a smarter, more adaptable golfer around the green.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro
01:20 – Skill #1: Low Point Control
03:30 – Skill #2: Arc Height & Entry Point
06:10 – Skill #3: Face Control
08:00 – Skill #4: Path Control
10:00 – Skill #5: Distance Control
12:15 – Ten Degrees of Variance Drill
18:30 – Goldilocks Drills
22:00 – Call Your Shot Variance Game
26:40 – Post-Round Review Practice

🎯 Great for all skill levels, especially golfers looking to build a reliable short game under pressure.

🧠 “Confidence is nice. But concentration wins.” – Dr. Mike

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Grains, Grooves & Greatness | GolfCask x Powerscourt x Roger Cleveland

Grab your glencairns and your gap wedges—this episode of GolfCask takes you inside the ropes with whiskey in one hand and a pitching wedge in the other. We’re toasting the World’s Best Grain Whiskey — Fercullen 15 from Powerscourt Distillery — fresh off its global win at the World Whiskies Awards!

Plus, we're celebrating the legendary return of Roger Cleveland—creator of the iconic 588 wedge—back to Cleveland Golf, where it all began.

🏌️‍♂️ Whiskey & golf stories you won’t want to miss
🥃 Highlights from the Waldorf Hotel awards
⛳ Golf gear nostalgia with a modern twist
🎉 Details on our upcoming GolfCask Happy Hour – April 25 in Charlottesville at Birdwood Golf’s Nest course & The Mill Room with a premium Maker’s Mark barrel pick tasting.

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🎙️ Greens & Grain Podcast | Irish Whiskey Month Finale – Your Top 5 Questions Answered! 🇮🇪⛳

Welcome back to Greens & Grain — the podcast where whiskey meets the fairway! This month has been a flavorful ride through Ireland’s coastlines, casks, and character. To close out Irish Whiskey Month, we’re turning the mic toward you, our community.

In this episode, we answer the Top 5 questions you’ve asked during our tastings, live events, and GolfCask chats:

1. How is Irish whiskey made?
   A journey through triple distillation, from wash to whiskey.

2. What makes Irish Pot Still whiskey unique?
   The mash bill, the copper stills, and the spice-packed tradition.

3. What defines a true Links Golf Course?
   Wind, turf, and raw coastal beauty — golf shaped by nature.

4. What are your current top 3 Irish whiskeys?

   • Powers John’s Lane

   • Drumshanbo Pot Still

   • Crolly Quercus Robur

5. What’s your dream day on a Northern Ireland golf & whiskey trail?
   A perfect round at Royal Portrush, a tour of Bushmills, and a nightcap at Harbour Bar.

Plus, we shout out our newest GolfCask Life Magazine, upcoming events (👀 Charlottesville happy hour!), and what’s next as we head west to the Rockies for a month of bold American spirits and mountain golf vibes.

🍀 Hit play, pour a dram, and come along for the ride.
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In this episode of Links, Lore & Spirits, we take aim at one of whiskey and golf’s most repeated myths: where did the word “shot” come from? Is it tied to whiskey? Weapons? Golf swings? Or is it just another story born at the bar?

We explore two popular myths:
🥃 Myth #1: A “shot of whiskey” came from cowboys trading bullets for booze.
⛳ Myth #2: The “shot” in golf and whiskey have a shared origin.

With a tap-in par level of historical sleuthing and just enough pour to make it plausible (or busted), we stamp each myth with one of our signature verdicts:
Real. Plausible. Busted.

Plus, we raise a glass to community, conversation, and the real shots we take—on the course and off. Cheers to that.

📅 Join us live every Wednesday at 8 PM for the Greens & Grains Bottle Share — where golf meets whiskey, and members meet meaning.

🖥️ Visit GolfCask.com to join the pour.
🗣️ Got a myth from the fairway or the flask? Drop it in the comments.

Toast of the Night:
“Here’s to the shots we take—on the tee box and off the top shelf.” 🥃⛳
Sláinte!

In this special St. Patrick’s Day episode of Pouring in Birdies, Brian Bailie is joined by the always insightful Dr. Mike Grevlos, along with two fantastic coaches—Chris George and first-time guest Rob Failes—for a deep dive into the mental side of golf.

🔥 Topics Covered:

The true definitions of attention, focus, and concentration

How to manage distractions and time-traveling thoughts on the course

Tools to get back to the present moment

Training your attention like a skill—using goals, sensory feedback, and variable practice

Understanding confidence vs. concentration

Dealing with failure and disappointment productively

Building player awareness and intentional practice routines

Insights from tour-level players, juniors, and real-life coaching scenarios

Whether you're a coach, player, or golf psychology nerd, this conversation is packed with gold—plus some fun moments, Guinness Zero, and a few jabs at “the guy who said variability is a waste of time.”

🔗 Guests:

Dr. Mike Grevlos – themotivationgame.com

Chris George – chrisgeorgegolf.com

Rob Failes – Birdwood Golf @ Boar’s Head Resort

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and visit golfcask.com for more content, upcoming trips, and the next issue of GolfCask Life magazine—dropping June 1!

🏌️‍♂️🥃 Inside The Ropes | March 27 Update: LPGA Blunder & English Whiskey's Bold Future

Welcome back to Inside The Ropes, where golf meets whiskey in the best way possible! This week, we dive into two major stories shaping the greens and the glass:

🔥 The LPGA "Oops List" – A Leaderboard Blunder:
A shocking clerical mistake in the LPGA's priority list left some players unfairly sidelined while others received accidental invites. We break down how this miscalculation compares to a whiskey allocation gone wrong—and why the consequences are no laughing matter.

🥃 Cotswolds Distillery & The Rise of English Whiskey:
From finance to fermentation, Dan Szor is leading the English whiskey revolution. We explore how Cotswolds Distilleryis putting England on the whiskey map and why a Geographical Indication (GI) designation could be a game-changer—if the Scotch Whisky Association doesn’t stand in the way!

⛳️ Final Thoughts:
From unexpected leaderboard chaos to bold whiskey innovations, this episode is a reminder that the best stories in golf and whiskey come from surprises, risks, and a bit of luck.

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In this episode of Breaking 70, Brian Bailie answers key questions from last week’s video and introduces a game-changing approach to rhythm and low point control in your short game.

Key Takeaways:
⛳ Understanding Low Point & Arc Height – Why it's crucial for shot consistency.
⛳ Rhythm & Timing – How tempo impacts club movement and shot quality.
⛳ The Finesse Game – Why short game and putting require a different approach than full swings.
⛳ Syllable Drill – Use “Dog,” “Donut,” and “Virginia” to train your rhythm.
⛳ Orange Whip & Walk-the-Line Drill – Improve tempo, entry point, and club path.
⛳ Lie Evaluation System – Assess environmental conditions, ball dynamics, and shot selection for smarter play.

🎥 Stay tuned! Next week, we take these concepts to the course for real-time application.

🔥 Have questions? Drop them in the comments or join GolfCask Nation inside the 19th Hole to keep the discussion going.

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Inside the Ropes – March 25 | Whiskey, Golf & The Future of the PGA Tour

Welcome back to Inside the Ropes! This week, we dive into two compelling narratives:

🏌️‍♂️ Max Homa & Elijah Craig’s Barrel Pick – A deep dive into how PGA Tour pro Max Homa teamed up with Elijah Craig to craft a bold, barrel-proof bourbon. With its rich, toasted finish and Homa’s signature style, this limited-release whiskey is a must-have for golf and bourbon lovers.

⛳ The Future of the PGA Tour – Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley shares his vision for professional golf’s future, debating whether the independent contractor model can survive. Could a more structured, team-driven approach—similar to LIV Golf—be the next evolution for the sport?

🔥 Golf and whiskey share a common thread: balancing tradition with innovation. Whether it’s a finely crafted barrel pick or the evolution of professional golf, change is inevitable.

Join us as we break it all down!
🥃 Should the PGA Tour adopt a new structure?
🏆 Will Homa’s whiskey become a collector’s favorite?
🎯 What’s next for professional golf?

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Welcome to Greens & Grains, where whiskey, golf, and unforgettable journeys come together. In this episode, we take you deep into Western Ireland, where the Atlantic crashes against the links, the peat meets the pour, and the soul of whiskey and golf intertwine.

Our adventure kicks off with a stop at McCafferty’s Pub in Dungloe, where we warm up with a perfect pregame—a couple of smooth Irish whiskeys and pints of Guinness—before heading to Crolly Distillery, a revival of Donegal’s whiskey-making tradition. We dive into the history, the craft, and the Trilogy Experience, tasting standout expressions like Quercus Robur, a dram that cemented the GolfCask vision.

From there, it’s onto the legendary links of Donegal Golf Club, where the rugged beauty and relentless challenge of Murvagh’s dunes tested our swings (and our stamina). Through wind, rain, and a mild whiskey-induced haze, we took on one of Ireland’s great courses—emerging beaten, exhilarated, and in awe of the pure links experience.

No whiskey-golf trail would be complete without a visit to Silkie Distillery in Ardara, home to some of the finest peated Irish whiskey today. Guided by Head Distiller Graham, we got an insider’s look at their passion for peat, their innovative seaweed gin, and the Silkie Red Cask Strength—a whiskey that left a lasting impression.

Finally, we wrapped up the journey at Nancy’s Bar, a Donegal institution where whiskey flows, history lingers, and the warmth of a perfect Irish pub welcomes all.

This is more than just a trip—it’s the GolfCask way of life. A journey through whiskey and golf, camaraderie and storytelling, passion and tradition.

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Sláinte & Swing Easy. 🥃🏌️‍♂️