Jake's Takes Podcast with Peter Jacobsen

In this episode, Peter corners his two houseguests - his caddie Troy Martin, and fellow TOUR pro Jay Haas, to talk Masters, Hideki Matsuyama, pressure to win, course design, yardage books and this week's PGA TOUR Champions event, the Chubb Classic.

In this episode, Peter recaps his experience at last week's Drive, Chip & Putt Championship at Augusta National, shares a few memorable stories from his days competing in The Masters, and dives into who he thinks will end up at the top of this Sunday's leaderboard. 

In this episode, Peter catches up with his longtime friend Rick Sellers,  25+ year PGA Professional and top golf instructor to discuss how the focus of game instruction and development is shifting from accuracy to speed. They also discuss how Rick is helping his clients increase their speed and distance off the tee by incorporating techniques learned from baseball power hitters. 

In this episode, Peter shares his thoughts on the recent controversy surround Justin Thomas. He also discusses the complexities players face when building their PGA TOUR schedules each year, and dives into the exciting new format of the World Champions Cup, a new event coming to the PGA TOUR schedule in 2022!

In this episode, Peter reflects on the 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational, and shares a story about winner Bryson DeChambeau from the API in 2016.  He also shares his thoughts on the infamous 17th "island green" at TPC Sawgrass and ponders the question, "Would Arnold Palmer approve on shorts on TOUR?"

We're back! Peter kicks things off in season three of the Jake's Takes Podcast by sharing a fond memory of Arnold Palmer, and sharing his thoughts on the PGA TOUR's 2021 players to watch. He also chats with his son-in-law, Dr. Chris Sahler, an interventional physiatrist who specializes in sports medicine, about the severity of Tiger's injuries and what it might mean for his recovery process as well as his career.

In this episode, Peter visits Cool Clubs in Scottsdale, Arizona, and chats with Master Club Fitter Justin Nelson about the importance of having your clubs fit to match your swing.

Season 3 of the Jake's Takes Podcast will begin in 2021.

In this episode, Peter explores the question: what's more important to have if you want to make it on the PGA TOUR, talent or confidence?

In this episode, Peter reflects on the recent U.S. Open at Winged Foot, Matthew Wolff's unconventional swing, and how Bryson DeChambeau is changing the game of golf as we know it. 

In this episode, Peter shares his thoughts on the USGA's course set up at Winged Foot, what he thinks the winner will need to do to stay near the top of the leaderboard, and who his pick is to win the 2020 U.S. Open Championship.