Sticks Podcast

After yet another "hiatus" (for good reason), Jordy and Jack are back! The boys recap the father-son duo of Tiger and Charlie Woods at the PNC, the Hawaii Swing, and much more. The official Prairie Scratch Tour and Golf Manitoba 2022 competitive schedules are also announced. 

Current DP World Tour member and past guest Aaron Cockerill joins the show this week to talk about his 2021 season, the recent South Africa debacle, the Dubai lifestyle and his outlook on his 2022 DP World Tour season.

Upon the conclusion of the Hero World Challenge, the boys recap Viktor Hovland's one stroke victory and Collin Morikawa's surprising Sunday performance, but we all know who stole the show...... Tiger Woods. Let the speculation begin; when will be back? The boys take a deep dive on his swing, his outlook on playing professional golf, and is Sam Snead's or Jack Nicklaus' PGA Tour records still in jeopardy? 

With not much going on in the golf world, the boys share their thoughts on the rather disappointing "The Match" and how the novelty may be starting to wear off, the Bryson and Brooks rivalry, Aaron Cockerill's T12 finish at the shortened Joburg Open, and more details are revealed regarding the potential "Prairie Scratch Tour".   

With the first snow fall in Manitoba finally upon us, the boys caught up with one of the premier superintendents that Manitoba has to offer, Shawn Major. He takes a deep dive into the recent renovations at the Niakwa Country Club, primarily the transition from poa annua to bentgrass greens. The boys reminisce on this past golf season, including the intense maintenance regimen in place at Niakwa, "Maintenance Monday's", Shawn's past experiences being a part of PGA & LPGA Tour event crews and much more.

This week the boys are joined by the self-proclaimed Golf Manitoba "legend" Ben Bandura to talk about his illustrious 26 year amateur golf career. The boys take a deep dive into many things including stuffing hybrids, competitive golf back in the '90's, player development and much more. Finally, a few details are brought up regarding the potential "Manitoba Scratch Tour" for 2022. 

After almost a month off, Jack and Jordy are back and starting a new journey, minus the half stick. The boys discuss the departure of Bort, what it means for the show in the future and much more. Now that the 2021 golf season has officially closed, the boys are just about ready to lose their minds and needed to rant about it. Topics included what's new on Netflix, outlook for the 2022 golf season, golf course etiquette, predictions for the 2021 Golf Manitoba Players of the Year and much more. Finally, the winners of the Ryder Cup giveaway are announced!

With the golf season slowly coming to an end in Manitoba, the boys reflect on the highs and lows of their respective seasons and what they took away from them. Joining us for our 50th episode milestone and also helping wrap up the season, is the winner of the final individual men's amateur event in Manitoba, the 2021 Manitoba Men's Match Play Champion, Lyle MacKenzie! (interview starting at 32:32) We close out by previewing the Ryder Cup commencing this weekend and give insights on what we can likely expect to see at Whistling Straits.

With Jack and Jordy coming off their appearances at the Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship in Fort McMurray, Alberta, we are joined by champion and mental coach Charles Fitzsimmons! Having a doctorate in sports psychology, Charles takes us through his approach to golf and the tactics he employs to stay cool in high pressure situations and play his best in tournaments whether it be in his club championship or national events. He also provides tips on how you can rethink your approach to golf and exercises you can employ to have a better mindset and play your best (interview starting at 39:30).

Host of the John Racciatti Golf Show on WNSP Sports Radio 105.5 FM, JR joins us for the first time in studio post Elmhurst Club Championship weekend to talk about Vineyard Vines and chatting with Jim Nantz at the PGA Merchandise Show, the future of golf placing a heavy emphasis on putting, the debate if an Olympic gold medalist in golf would trade in their medal for a major, the Ryder Cup and if Phil will crack the United States lineup. The winner of the Elmhurst Club Championship, Ryan McMillan, also joins the discussion.