Grow the Grind

Grow the Grind

By Lucy Wiertel and Jason Wiertel (*retired Alli)SportsGolf
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Grow the Grind episodes

  • Wake Forest Demon Deacons HC Kim Lewellen, live from The Arnold Palmer Cup
    (Season 2: Episode 3) Grow the Grind hosts Alli & Jason Wiertel had the opportunity to sit down with Wake Forest women's HC Kim Lewellen just before she led team USA to a victory over the International squad at last weeks 25th Arnold Palmer Cup. The 2020 Women’s Golf Coaches Association National Coach of the year, former All American at the University of North Carolina, 2-time North Carolina state girls junior champion, 4-time ACC Coach of the Year, 2011 National Coach of the Year as selected by the LPGA, and 5 year LPGA Tour player is golf podcast junkies dream come true. ENJOY!
    34 min
  • The Crown Jewel of Warren, Ohio with Gianna & Patrick Clemente

    (Season 2: Episode 2) The junior golf scene across the US has never shined brighter. With potential stars grinding on ranges and practice areas in every nook and putting green across the landscape, the talent continues to explode everywhere & anywhere. Warren, Ohio is no exception! If you are looking for The Crown Jewel of Warren look no further than Avalon's own Gianna Clemente. 13 year old G, is a 3-time World Champion who is surging throughout the AJGA, JGS, WGAR, and USGA ranks. Grow the Grind hosts, Alli & Jason Wiertel, sat down and discussed Gia's golf journey, event scheduling, tournament pathways, grinding with a purpose, and so much more with her DaddyCaddyCoach Patrick Clemente. Episode 2 is undeniably an absolute GEM!

    1 hr
  • The Clemson Ones with Ivy Shepherd & Jacob Bridgeman

    (Season 2: Episode 1) Grow the Grind is BACK!!! It has been quite a year since the final episode of Season 1, and your hosts Alli & Jason Wiertel couldn't be more thrilled to tee it up with 2 of the nation's top collegiate golfers.  In their first 2 seasons with the Tigers, Ivy Shepherd and Jacob Bridgemen have quickly carved their legacy into the Clemson University golf record books. With the NCAA Championships on the horizon and in the midst of their spring season, Ivy and Jacob offer a real perspective on their growth from junior golf to the ACC main stage. The future couldn't be brighter for these Tigers, and with their work ethic, passion for the grind, and desire to reach the next level its clear to see that their success is earned...not given. 

    1 hr 7 min
  • Valpo's Top "Tier" Family with John, Aiden, & Kennedy Gutierrez

    (Season 1: Episode 6) The class of Valparaiso, Indiana joined hosts Jason and Alli Wiertel to talk family golf, the USGA Junior AM, their short game practice focus, and what its like to be recruited by monster D1 golf programs at the ripe age of 13! John, Kennedy, Aiden Gutierrez (and of course mom Sara), truly are a TOP "TIER" family. Their patient approach and even keel demeanor is an example for juniors, coaches, and all families across the golf landscape. Hit play on this podcast, sit back on a drive or during a spring cleaning session, and enjoy the perspective of a unit that is doing it the right way.... for the right reasons!

    58 min
  • IF DA HAT FITS... WEAR IT! with Justin Wyeth

    (Season 1: Episode 5) Justin Wyeth joined hosts Alli & Jason Wiertel at legendary Rich Harvest Farms (Sugar Grove, IL) to discuss his approach to coaching at all levels, competition in both the junior and collegiate ranks, and his secret to balancing the many roles he has taken on in the game of golf. Justin is the Head Coach of both Mens & Women’s golf at Aurora University, the US Kids Golf Chicago Tour Director, Assistant GM at Blackberry Oaks, and a junior golf coach at the Chad Johansen Golf Academy. He brings a refreshing and energetic perspective, and his tireless pursuit in the golf world has made him a unique ambassador of the game.

    58 min
  • The ☘️Fighting Irish☘️ Grind is REAL with ND #1 Lauren Beaudreau
    (Season 1: Episode 4) Just off the campus of the University of Notre Dame sits Warren Golf Course, the home of the men's and women's Fighting Irish golf squads.  The course hosted the 2019 USGA Senior Open, and its also boasts the Robert and Marilyn Rolfs Family All-Season Varsity Golf Facility, a $2.1 million 10,333-square foot facility. Grow the Grind hosts Alli & Jason Wiertel had the unique privilege to tour the venue while taking in some Irish golf history before a memorable chat with Notre Dame freshman sensation, Lauren Beaudreau. The Benet Academy (Lisle, IL) graduate was an absolute delight. Episode 4 of Grow the Grind details Lauren's historic junior golf career, recruiting process, college work load, and outlines her career path through AJGA to a D1 full ride. Lauren's mature perspective, tireless work ethic, and ability to detail her own swing and practice process makes this episode an educational resource for golfers around the world.
    54 min
  • From The Masters with Arnie & Jack to Proud #GirlGolfDad, with Warren & Abbey Schutte
    (Season 1: Episode 3) South African born PGA professional Warren Schutte joined Jason & Alli Wiertel to share his astounding golf journey and expert perspective on Episode 3 of Grow the Grind. The former UNLV Running Rebel was an NCAA Individual National Champion, Masters participant (with Mr. Palmer), and currently runs the Warren Schutte Players Academy in Litchfield Park, Arizona.  Joining Warren throughout the hour long segment, is his golf prodigy daughter Abbey. The 15-year-old phenom has built an impressive junior golf resume over the past few years, and continues to pave her own way in the sport that has brought so much the Schutte Family over the decades. Warren & Abbey are absolutely sensational on any golf course, but they shine even brighter as people off of it. Their welcoming message of patience, work ethic, and enjoying the GRIND is a lesson for all to hear.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Live from US Kids Golf HQ with John Kim
    (Season 1: Episode 2) Big time stuff here as the Grow the Grind Podcast goes LIVE from US Kids Golf Headquarters! Hosts Alli & Jason Wiertel touch base with John Kim, US Kids Senior Director of Marketing and Communication to discuss his perspective on successful player/parent caddie relationships and much more. John's career in the golf industry stretches over 25 years, he has spent time in the war room with Ryder Cup Captains, hosted and announced the US Kids Golf World Championship Parade of Nations, and is avid and successful amateur golfer. John offers a uniquely unbiased perspective on the junior golf landscape, and is an absolute wealth of knowledge.
    58 min
  • Augusta National Bound, The Grind Is Worth It with Reese & Nick Wallace
    (Season 1: Episode 1) The inaugural Grow the Grind podcast was recorded under the bubble at Mistwood Golf Dome in Bolingbrook, IL. 11 year old Junior golfer Reese Wallace and her Daddy Caddie Nick joined Alli & Jason Wiertel to discuss the ROAD TO AUGUSTA NATIONAL, Golf Channels upcoming featured spotlight segment, World Championship events, practice dedication, tournament travels, and so much more.
    52 min
  • Grow the Grind Podcast: Synopsis
    (Season 1: Synopsis) Hello golf world!!! Here is a brief rundown of what to expect from the Grow the Grind Podcast.  11 year old junior golfer Alli Wiertel and her Daddy Caddie, Jason Wiertel discuss the grind that is golf with guests from around the junior and professional golf scene. Grow the Grind offers insight and perspective from golf parents, elite junior golfers, collegiate athletes, PGA professionals. LPGA stars, and golf nuts who continue to work at, love, and improve their game day in and day out without burning out. Uncover the process that creates the greatest junior and professional golfers in the world, and Grow the Grind.
    4 min

About Grow the Grind

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Junior golfer Lucy Wiertel joins her Dad, Jason Wiertel to discuss the grind that is golf with guests from around the junior and professional golf scene. Grow the Grind offers insight and perspective…