Sticks Podcast

After failing to seal the deal on the 72nd hole at the Genesis Invitational, Max Homa recouped and outlasted Tony Finau in a playoff to capture his 2nd PGA Tour victory on home turf. Monday Q'er Albin Choi held the solo lead the first day at the return of the Korn Ferry Tour at the LECOM Suncoast Classic and finished the week as top Canuck after being away from competitive golf for 18 months, and PGA Tour winner Charlie Beljan took home the Outlaw Tour's 3rd major of the season at The Stableford at the Arizona Golf Resort.

Longtime PGA Tour caddie and current caddie of Webb Simpson, Paul Tesori, joins us to talks about his relationship with Webb, winning a National Championship at the University of Florida, getting his caddying start with Vijay Singh, and how the inclusion of distance measuring devices at PGA of America events are going to impact his profession (interview starting at 43:48). Daniel Berger gets his redemption on 18 at Pebble Beach to capture his first win since the PGA Tour restart at the AT&T Pro-Am with Jordan Spieth heading into Sunday with a two-stroke lead, and we get prepared for the restart of the Korn Ferry Tour and Annika Sorenstam making her return back to competition.

Brothers and co-founders of the Nova Scotia-based handmade leather headcover and accessory company, Dormie Workshop, Jeff and Todd Bishop join us to talk about the startup and journey that Dormie has gone through to get where it is today. From travelling to tradeshows across North America in a van to making headcovers for some of the biggest names and brands in golf, Dormie is moving some serious leather.

Coming back from injuries and missing his last 3 cuts in a row, Brooks Koepka found his way back in the winner's circle at the Waste Management Phoenix Open after a stunning finish that included chipping in for eagle on 17 on Sunday. Dustin Johnson outlasted the stacked field at the Saudi International on the European Tour, and Robert Garrigus and Jimmy Gunn teamed up to take down the Pard'ner Shootout #3 on the Outlaw Tour. Finally we preview Golf Manitoba's 2021 season with the release of their full schedule and venues.

Past guest Eric Johnson of TaylorMade Canada rejoins us to chat about the upcoming SIM2 launch coming later this month and the new advancements being made to this year's lineup. 7 Canucks make it to the Farmers Insurance Open including Monday Qualifier Jared du Toit, but Patrick Reed captures his 9th PGA Tour victory in controversial fashion. Paul Casey finishes off the European Tour's Dubai swing on top at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, and finally we cap off this week's episode with the much anticipated Golf Manitoba Power Rankings for the 2021 season (segment starting at 75:15).

With golf back in the swing of things, Si Woo Kim held off Patrick Cantlay's 20 birdies on the weekend at The American Express to capture his 3rd PGA Tour victory, Jessica Korda followed up her -11 60 with a 66 on Sunday at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions to still having to defeat Danielle Kang in a playoff, and Darren Clarke capturing his 2nd Champions Tour title at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship. Finally, Canadian Wil Bateman captured his first Outlaw Tour victory at their second major and biggest purse of the season at The McCormick Open.

Former number one amateur in Ontario and Big Break Indian Wells Champion, David Byrne, joins us to talk about his experience competing on the Big Break back in 2011, his exemption into the Zurich Classic as a result of winning the show, his recent experiences competing in the Canada Life Series with past guests Travis Fredborg and Devon Schade, and what his plans are for the upcoming season.

The PGA Tour's Hawaii Swing starts with Harris English notching Joaquin Niemann in a playoff at the Sentry Tournament of Champions to capture his first solo victory since 2013, and ends with Kevin Na firing a weekend score of 126 at the Sony Open to capture his 4th PGA Tour victory in the last 3 years. We also drop some hints regarding our next big guest coming later this week.

We kick off 2021 with Manitoba legend Rob McMillan as we talk about his junior days growing up with his two older brothers, his jaw-dropping amateur career, his battles with Tiger Woods in college, and finally his transition into professional status and post competitive playing days working as a sales representative for Nike Golf Canada and Acushnet Canada.

University of Arizona alumni and Selkirk, Manitoba's own Travis Fredborg joins us after coming off his appearance at the Outlaw Tour's Pard'ner Shootout #2 Team Event held at Arrowhead Country Club. He talks about his transition from collegiate to professional golf, who's had the biggest influences on his game over the years, and his countless stories including meeting and getting his picture taken with Tiger Woods (interview starting at 15:55). Being away last week we also touch on the PNC Championship where Charlie Woods partnered up alongside his dad at Grande Lakes in Orlando.