Does the PGA Tour have a marketing problem — or a personality problem?

In this episode, we compare golf to leagues like the NFL and NBA and ask why professional golf feels so different. Is it the lack of rivalries? Not enough storytelling? Too much focus on stats and not enough on drama?

We also cover:

• Rory going back to blades

• The Luke Kwon controversy

• Anthony Kim’s comeback win

• And whether classic golf sayings are actually good advice

Chapters:00:00 Fixing the PGA Tour34:02 Rory Going Back to Blades25:13 The FULL Luke Kwon Saga41:10 Anthony Kim Wins LIV Adelaide44:51 Golf Sayings: Good or Bad Advice?

Follow Off TRAQ for weekly golf conversations that go beyond swing tips.

In this episode of Off TRAQ, we talk through what it really takes to break 90, why you don’t need great golf to do it, and how most amateurs quietly sabotage their rounds without realizing it.

We dig into the real numbers behind breaking 90, the mistakes that blow up scorecards, and how managing penalties, putting, and expectations matters more than chasing birdies.

We also cover what’s happening this week in golf — from the fifth major debate to PGA Tour bans and the spectacle that is the Waste Management Open — before ending with a lighter “Pick One to Lose Forever” segment.

If you’re trying to score better without overhauling your swing, this one’s for you.

Chapters:

00:00 How to Break 90

07:30 The Biggest Score Killers

17:45 The Stats That Actually Matter

31:30 This Week in Golf

44:30 Pick One to Lose Forever

What if Tiger’s entire career starts in 2010 instead of 1996?

We break down the alternate timeline and debate whether Tiger still becomes “GOAT Tiger” in the modern era. How much of his dominance was skill, how much was timing, and how much was psychological pressure on the field? We also get into what GOAT even means, the majors math, and how the modern tour changes the ceiling.

After the main debate, we hit the weekly golf news and close with a fun ranking of the worst feelings in golf.

Chapters:00:00 2010 Tiger Debut: Is He Still GOAT?32:27 This Week's Golf Headlines42:22 Blind Ranking: Worst Feeling in Golf

Are the driver and iron swings actually the same, or are they two completely different swings?

In this episode of Off TRAQ, we kick things off with a deep debate on one of golf’s most argued questions: driver vs iron swings. We break down setup, mechanics, feel vs reality, and why so many golfers stripe irons but lose their driver or vice versa.

From there, we recap the most interesting tech from the PGA Show, including smart putting balls, grip sensors, budget launch monitors, and why so much modern golf tech provides data without real instruction.

We close the episode with a mindset conversation every golfer can relate to: what’s the difference between a fun round and a scoring round? Should you always keep score, or is it okay to stop caring and just enjoy the day?

If you like honest golf debates, tech breakdowns, and real conversations about how golfers actually play the game, this episode is for you.

Chapters:

00:00 Driver vs Iron Swing Debate

24:21 2026 PGA Show Recap

24:36 Smart Putting Tech

35:41 Budget Launch Monitors

44:49 New Equipment Standouts

53:36 Push Carts & Scooters

01:04:09 Fun Rounds vs Scoring Rounds

Buying a new driver shouldn’t feel this complicated — but for most golfers, it does.

In this episode, we cover three core topics:
• How we personally approach buying a new driver
• The biggest current headlines in golf and what actually matters
• Why finding a good club fitter is harder than it should be

We cut through marketing noise, talk honestly about gear decisions, and dig into the structural problems that lead golfers to spend money without getting better.

This is a candid, practical conversation for everyday golfers who want clarity — not hype.

Chapters

00:30 – What Charles Actually Looks for in a Driver
13:32 – The Only Launch Monitor Data That Matters
19:43 – The Right Questions to Ask a Club Fitter
24:01 – Common Mistakes When Buying a New Driver
27:28 – Rory’s Equipment Change and What It Really Means
38:39 – Brooks Koepka and the Reality of a PGA Tour Return
46:49 – Is Bryson DeChambeau Worth $500 Million?
52:12 – Why It’s So Hard to Find a Truly Great Fitter

2026 golf drivers are starting to surface, and we break down the driver releases and early teases we’ve heard so far — what’s actually new, what feels incremental, and what golfers should realistically care about heading into the season.

We also dive into the six new PGA of America rule changes, explaining what changed, why it matters, and how these updates impact everyday golfers, not just tour players.

To close things out, we get personal and talk through our 2026 golf goals — what we’re working on, where we’re being honest about our games, and how we’re approaching improvement this year.

If you’re into golf equipment, rule updates, and real conversations about getting better, this episode covers it all.

⏱ Chapters

• 0:00 – 2026 Golf Driver Releases & Early Teases

• 32:11 – PGA of America: 6 New Rule Changes

• 47:12 – Our 2026 Golf Goals

Golf etiquette. LIV Golf. And a little self-reflection to close it out.

In this episode, Charles and Roy break down the golf pet peeves and etiquette rules golfers break all the time — including the ones they’re guilty of themselves. From pace-of-play issues to subtle on-course habits, nothing is off-limits.

They also dive into the LIV Golf debate, discussing whether LIV players should be allowed back on the PGA Tour and what fairness really looks like in professional golf.

To wrap it up, they reflect on their own golf year in review — what worked, what didn’t, and what they’re taking into the next season.

This is also our last episode of the year. We’ll be taking a few weeks off to reset and recharge, and we’ll be back soon with more Off TRAQ.

Whether you’re a weekend golfer, a golf traditionalist, or just tired of that guy in your group, this episode hits close to home.

Chapters

• 0:00 – Golf Etiquette & Pet Peeves We All Break

• 22:10 – Should LIV Golfers Be Allowed Back?

• 42:35 – Our Golf Year in Review

About Off TRAQ

Off TRAQ is a weekly golf podcast where Charles and Roy break down the debates, culture, gear, and stories golfers actually talk about. Honest takes, relatable experiences, and zero perfect swings required.

New dad, no range time, stuck in traffic, shows up late… and somehow plays one of his best rounds of the year.

In this episode, Charles breaks down how a single swing thought (footwork!) completely changed his game — and why training while holding a newborn actually works. 

We also review the $50 Amazon rangefinder vs a $550 Bushnell Pro XE, talk LAB putter feel and inserts, and debate the Golf Digest “Build Your Ultimate Round” challenge.

Whether you’re a golf dad, gear nerd, or someone trying to get better without touching a range, this episode hits all the relatable pain points.

⛳ Chapters00:00 – Solo Dad Golf Hour01:19 – Stressful No-Warmup Round05:50 – LAB DF3 Putter Review Round 209:44 - LAB DF3 Insert Sighting11:29 – Testing the $50 Rangefinder vs Bushnell20:49 – What New Dads Can Actually Train at Home27:28 – Ultimate Round Golf Draft ($80 Challenge)

🎧 Topics

• Playing well with no warmup
• Footwork training at home with a newborn
• LAB DF3 putter performance & feel
• $50 rangefinder vs $550 Bushnell
• Why slope readings differ so much
• Building your “Ultimate Round” with $80
• Hole-in-one odds vs albatross rarity
• Simulator hole-in-one challenge debate

Shopping for golfers is impossible — we’re picky, brand-loyal, and half the time we already bought the thing you were planning to gift us.
In this episode, Charles and Roy break down the best golf gifts of 2025, including:

• Stocking stuffers under $50

• Solid picks under $200

• Splurge gifts golfers actually love

• Accessories we use every round

• Gifts to avoid unless you really know the golfer

We also give our honest take on the 2025 Skins Game, why it didn’t live up to the hype, and why the Internet Invitational pulled off a better creator event.

Whether you’re a golfer shopping for yourself or someone trying to buy a gift for the golfer you love, this episode will save you money, frustration, and a few returns.

Chapters

• 0:00 – Ultimate Golf Gift 2025
• 2:46 – Stocking Stuffers (Under $50)
• 22:17 – Gifts Under $200
• 34:15 – Splurge Gifts
• 42:32 – Why the Skins Game Failed

About Off TRAQ

Every week, Charles and Roy break down golf’s biggest debates, myths, gadgets, gear decisions, and the stories golfers actually talk about. Raw takes, honest opinions, and zero perfect swings required.

This week on Off TRAQ, we break down one of golf’s most overlooked decisions: choosing the right tee box. Most golfers play from the wrong tees — and it affects scoring, pace, and the way the course is meant to be played. We walk through different ways to pick your tees, what yardages matter, and the ego traps every amateur falls into.

We also have some fun with a big hypothetical:
If you could steal one skill from any pro golfer — driver, irons, wedges, or putting — what are you taking to improve your game?

And finally, we share our honest thoughts on TopGolf — just our experiences and how it fits into the golf world today.

Come hang out for a mix of real golfer talk, practical tips, and the usual Off TRAQ debates.

Chapters

• Tee Boxes: Why Most Golfers Choose Wrong

• The One Pro Skill We’d Steal

• Our Thoughts on Topgolf