Slice with Brian Bushlach

Every golf nut dreams of playing the Golf Digest Top 100 Courses in America. We all scratch a few of these iconic tracks off our list, and highlight a few we'll take down in the years to come. But how about playing every single one of them in one year? Few even attempt this feat. But for Jimmie James, it became a mission- not only to play the Top 100, but to test his belief that Americans still care about each other and are willing to work for the common good.

There are golf resorts, and then there's Reynolds Lake Oconee. About halfway between Atlanta & Augusta in Georgia's Lake Country, this sprawling resort community offers much more than golf. Brian revisits to play The National, and visit with the people behind the scenes at what he believes is America's top year-round resort community.

In what will likely be the most competitive and compelling Masters ever, Brian welcomes former PGA Tour winner, 11-time Masters competitor, and NBC/Golf Channel commentator Peter Jacobsen to the show. Jake offers his takes on his recent trip to Austin for the WGC event, plus candid observations on Tiger, Rory and his dark horse pick to win the Masters. Plus, Peter's pick for the best restaurant in Augusta!

Short Par 4 is one of the hottest concepts in the golf industry, with two of the sports superstars, Rickie Fowler & Lexi Thompson as brand ambassadors. But there was a time when it looked like Short Par 4 might not make the cut. In this episode, Brian tees it up with CEO Bobby DiMeo, who chronicles his winding road from Hooters Tour caddie to industry influencer.

One of the most unique and inspiring stories in golf right now isn't happening on the course. It's happening in a wood shop in a small Oregon town, where a young & talented craftsman is turning blocks of wood into heirloom putters. Brian & Bradley Converse connect at the PGA Show in Orlando, where Brad shares his passion for putters, his one-of-a-kind artistry, and why many collectors are also playing his works of art.

No brand is as ubiquitous and yet as inconspicuous with golf than Tommy Bahama. It's all about lifestyle, and golfers across the country live the "Island Lifestyle" on & off the course. In this episode of Slice, Brian takes you back to where it all began in Naples, Florida. Just a few miles north, the future of Tommy Bahama is The Marlin Bar in Coconut Point. And Brian wraps up his tour in Sarasota, where it's all about old school Florida vibe and white sandy beaches.

1995 was a turning point in golf history, on and off the course. It was the end of an era, as Tiger Woods transformed the PGA Tour the following year. It also marked a dramatic turn in technology, as the internet sparked innovation in equipment and the development of devices that changed the game for the average player. GolfLogix was on the leading edge, and today remains the undisputed king of apps. Brian welcomes Co-Founder Pete Charleston to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of GolfLogix. 

With an eye and artistic flair like no other photographer, Channing Benjamin captures the player's perspective with his stunning landscape golf course photography across the west. His resume includes Pebble Beach, The Quarry, BIGHORN, The Madison Club, Tradition Golf Club and Ballyneal, among other noted courses. In this episode Brian sits down to focus on the man behind the lens, his road trips with N'Sync, and the course at the top of his bucket list.

The Harmon name is synonymous with golf. But for Bill Harmon, what happens off the course is more important. Brian visits Toscana Country Club, where Billy shares his greatest victory- defeating drugs & alcohol, while coaching thousands of others to the same life changing win.

Dreams do come true. But only with vision, a strong work ethic, persistence, and patience. Cutter & Buck's Joel Freet started in entry level retail with the company and worked his way to the CEO role by his mid-30's. And when he got to the top, there was more work to do! Joel and his team hit reset on what was an iconic but outdated brand, transforming Cutter & Buck into a major player in sportswear. Joel shares his story and the past, present and future of Cutter & Buck.