Golfers Anonymous

For our 10th interview on the podcast we brought on our first ever caddie. While John isn't a full time professional golf caddie, he does have over 10 years of experience and told some awesome stories from his time as a looper.

Any episode where the guest's name includes the word Mulligan is a must listen. In this episode Connor walks his through the peaks and valleys of his raging golf addiction. 

Connor reveals that he took on the brave task of completely rebuilding his golf swing and the roller coaster that was. To round the conversation out we cover various topics in the world of golf, including discussions about Scottie Scheffler and the World Golf Ranking, predictions for the Masters and Rory McIlroy's career, a critique of Zach Johnson's Ryder Cup captaincy, golf trips and bucket list courses, and why golf is special and addictive.

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In this episode we bring on a Thomas O'Donoghue, proud golf addict and close friend of the pod. Thomas is a 15 handicap who originally picked up golf as a small child, took some time off, and now is back chasing his dream of breaking 80. 

We talk about a variety of topics including the live experience at a major, the heat of Pinehurst in September, and what the perfect pre round meal looks like. 

This week we bring on Ottavio Dattolo, a former semi professional baseball player turned avid golfer. Tav has an awesome story of how his parents got him into golf at an early age via the first tee program and his love for the game has blossomed ever since.  Tav's golf career peaked when he shot 74, but his lowest point is when he accidentally bought fake clubs off of Facebook Marketplace.  This is another great listen for any former baseball players out there.

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In this episode we bring Titleist celebrity Ben Firn to the show. Ben has a unique story in that he played college golf, yet never played competitively in high school. 

Ben truly caught the golf bug about 7 years ago and it has dominated his waking thoughts ever since.  We talk about some of the awesome trips Ben has been on including Bandon, New Zealand, and his upcoming pilgrimage to Scotland.

We have our first guest who works in the golf industry! In our 4th episode of the Golfer's Anonymous podcast I talk to Deven Yee, Social Media Coordinator at Callaway Golf. Deven has had the opportunity to experience a lot cool things in the golf world so this is a must listen!

Here's the breakdown of the episode:

00:00 - Introduction of Deven Yee.

03:03 - Why people love golf.

09:25 - How Deven moved from public health to working in golf.

15:28 - Favorite golfers and experiences on courses. 20:28 - Our trip to Pinehurst.

33:23 - Deven's best game.

35:16 - Scoring under 80.

38:22 - The challenge of scoring under 90.

39:05 - Favorite golf shot.

41:01 - Favorite club.

42:52 - Adjusting golf clubs.

44:33 - Wyndham Clark's game at Pebble Beach.

46:26 - Deven's golf routine.

47:50 - Playing with his dad at Torrey Pines.

50:33 - Why we love golf.

In our discussion, Josh highlights his memorable golfing experiences, especially his excursions to iconic courses like Bandon Dunes and Pinehurst. These adventures not only fueled his love for golf but also provided unforgettable moments and lessons. He gives us a peek into his golf bag, expressing a particular fondness for his trusty three wood and his prowess in putting.

We delve into Josh's competitive nature on the course, how it shapes his approach to the game, and the thrill he finds in each round's unique challenges. This episode offers a lively and insightful glimpse into the world of a passionate golfer and his continuous journey towards improvement.

Show Notes:

• Getting to know Josh and his journey in golf.

Tune in to hear Josh's engaging story and explore the depth of passion that golfers have for their sport. In "Golfers Anonymous," every golfer has a unique and compelling story to tell.