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We often have tour players or caddies on the show but in this episode we blend both worlds. 2019 Valero Texas Open winner Corey Conners AND his caddy Kyle Peters join us to talk taking time off, watching the rewind of the 2019 Masters and Valero Texas Open, what they'd serve at the Masters Champions dinner, video games, and what they miss about golf right now.

They also help us answer this week's mail bag, including questions about odd golf partners, things they're particular about in golf, and who between Rory and Jordan will be the first to secure the career grand slam.

Scott and Stefan break down the 2019 Masters final round, pick their top five TaylorMade irons of all-time, and discuss which pro golfers they believe benefit most from this extended break in play.

Corey Conners

Kyle Peters

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It's the Masters week, but not the Masters week (postponed, of course) but we serve up some Augusta National content anyways in this episode sponsored by TaylorMade and the new SIM Driver.

We both sat down and watched the final round of the 1997 Masters and gave our own generational perspective on the historic victory by Tiger Woods.

We get you updated on date changes for the men's major championships and detail howe some of they may look different going forward.

Joining us for a feature interview is the General Manager of adidas Golf Canada, Lesley Hawkins, for an insightful chat about her golf origin story, busting through the glass ceiling in golf, the value of support and mentorship, and the move to more sustainable products with adidas and the entire golf industry.

With major golf tours on a break we each pick out five players we are worry about now that they have a lot of time on their hands. How will they spend their time and what will they look like when they return? Or will they return?

Lesley Hawkins

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One of the most exuberant and compelling junior golf coaches in the business, Doug Lawrie, join us on the show.

Lawrie, who is based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, explains his road to golf and the many influences that impacted how he became the coach he is today. We talk about the road map to getting better for all golfers, have him answer some junior related mail bag questions, and even dig into some comparisons between NBA players and golfers when it comes to positive skill sets.

We have a little fun by reviewing the 1975 Masters. Scott and Stefan went back and watched the final round broadcast and compared notes on what stood out for them from the championship that year.

On the back end of the show we freewheel and each make fantasy team picks for the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Stefan takes the captaincy for Team USA and Scott handles the European squad, laying out the twelve players they would each choose for their teams if there were no restrictions in place.

In the Mail Bag we talk private versus group lessons for juniors, junior golf club buying mistakes, must-have golf accessories, carry bags, and the potential re-match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.

Doug Lawrie

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We push through another week of isolation with a wide variety of golf talk including the latest tournament cancellation updates from the Olympics and the LPGA.

University of Tennessee Men's Head Coach Brennan Webb joins us for a lengthy interview about the unusual end to the NCAA golf season and a perspective on his career.

Webb tells us how he progressed from a junior golfer growing up in the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada to an NCAA golfer at East Tennessee, teaching golf, working his way from mini-tours to full-time status on the Korn Ferry Tour, progressing to caddying on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions, and then his move into coaching.

He tells us how that comprehensive resume has helped him be a better coach at one of the top NCAA golf programs.

On the back end of the podcast we delve into the final round broadcast of the 2003 Masters (which we went back and watched) and share all the things we noted as we looked back at the Mike Weir win.

With so many challenges going around on social media, we take on one that spotlight our personal golf moments.

The Mail Bag is a full one with questions on golf course styles, indoor putting mat options, why golfers mark their balls, the longest golf course, and some differences between certain golf shafts.

The tip of the week provides some thoughts on golf fun that you can have inside your own house to keep your game sharp.

Brennan Webb

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It's been a wild week since our last episode. With the Covid-19 pandemic underway we talk a quick look at its impact on the world of golf, for top tours, mini-tour players, caddies, and for every day golf courses.

Our feature interview with Canada's Brittany Marchand dominates the episode. Currently playing the Symetra Tour but an LPGA member for the last couple years, the Canadian details her ups and down in the last few seasons, the adjustments she has made for 2020, and details how she works with and without a caddy.

The North CarolinaC State graduate also details why STEM (Science , Technology, Engineering, and Math) education is so important to her and why she has become an advocate for it.

During her interview, where we are also joined by LPGA caddy Ryan Desveaux to conduct the interview, Brittany allows us to delve back into her career/life for some fun stories including an oral history of her home in one at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, her movie "career" alongside Robin Williams, and the art of raking bunkers.

With people spending a little more time inside we also share some book and video suggestions, talk about a few new products on the market, and offer up a putting tip that you can do inside or out.

Brittany Marchand

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It's a busy week with The Players Championship underway so there is plenty to talk about related to one of the biggest non-majors on the PGA TOUR.

LPGA caddy Ryan Desveaux (Mel Reid) joins us in-studio for the entire show to add a third voice with a unique insight. That includes how the COVID-19 Coronavirus has effected life on the LPGA TOUR so far for players and caddies alike.

Related to the PGA TOUR we wrap up the Arnold Palmer Invitational, then dive deep in The Players with our picks, discuss the new PGA TOUR domestic broadcast rights deal, and talk about where the TOUR will go in the future with media coverage and growing purses.

In Birdie vs Bogey we talk about Brooks Koepka's attitude of late, the value of tickets at the RBC Canadian Open, and the possibility of appearance money on the PGA TOUR.

The Mail bag serves up questions on how golf can be more accessible, the highest score we've ever made, what will Dez do with the money from his first big win, how we rate the greatness of TPC Sawgrass, and what are our go-to meals at a golf course.

Ryan Desveaux

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Sungjae Im's triumph at The Honda Classic grabs our attention this week as we break down his first PGA TOUR victory, the 2nd place finish by Canada's Mackenzie Hughes, and the appearance of another Canadian, Albin Choi, as a winning caddy.

Golf fitness is in the spotlight this week as we welcome Mitch Sadowsky, the Fitness Director at the prestigious Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. Sadowsky, who works with a number of LPGA Tour and PGA TOUR players, like Ian Poulter, breaks down the key elements of getting the most from your body to benefit your golf swing, He also shares insight on the unique needs of tour pros when it comes to their schedules and tuning their body for the best performance.

Other topics include:

-Tiger Woods on the ballot for the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2021

In Birdie vs Bogey we discuss hole in one celebrations, the latest Jordan Golf shoes, the music acts for the 2020 RBC Canadian Open, and Dustin Johnson taking a pass on the 2020 Olympics.

The Mail Bag has us discussing online lessons, potential course records at the 2020 RBC Canadian Open, grip fitting, and how long should a player play as a pro before deciding to quit or keep going.

Mitch Sadwosky

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Stefan returns from Mexico, leading to an extra helping of content this week.

The boys discuss the implications in the play of Patrick Reed and Bryson Dechambeau at the WGC Mexico Championship and the life-changing play by Viktor Hovland at the Puerto Rico Open.

We touch on separating a pro golfer's skill level from their character as a fan and our opinions on the potential of the Premier Golf League.

In hypothetical talk, we take on what to do when you spot a pro golfer in a public and how we might react.

PGA of Canada Professional Casey Ward joins us as the feature guest and shares her unique story of going from an academic to a golf pro. It includes a story about doing some work with UFC star Conor McGregor, growing up as the daughter of a golf course designer, and living out a dream as a player at the 2019 CP Women's Open at the Magna Golf Club. She also gives us some ideas on how golf can be more welcoming to new golfers, particularly women.

In Birdie vs Bogey we take on golf course renovations that are eliminating bunkers, the major status of The Players and any implications, as well as the need to show more of the bad shots during golf broadcasts.

Listeners weigh in with Mail Bag questions on stand-up putters, retro golf club tournaments for the pros, dark horse picks for The Masters, and the potential effects of the Coronavirus on golf in the Olympics.

Casey Ward

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Scott takes on the show alone this week with Stefan away in Mexico and welcomes Craig Loughry of Golf Ontario as the feature guest.

Craig was a member of the committee that developed the new World Golf Handicap System and he explains some key points and nuances of the system and how it works. He also puts on his hat as the Tournament Director of the Ontario Open as gives some details on the event that is now an event on the Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada.

Scott wraps up the past week in golf including a surprise performance by Mike Weir on the Korn Ferry Tour and looks ahead to key events.

The Mail Bag has a few travel questions, some equipment talk, and dips into the world of Social Media.

The episode also shares some details on the 2020 Flagstick Open Amateur presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Adidas Canada.

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Big-hitting Canadian Taylor Pendrith joins the show fresh off play in Panama and Colombia on the Korn Ferry Tour. The two-time winner on the Mackenzie Tour in 2019 shares thoughts on his game, the difficulty of playing some shorter golf courses, the travails of pro golf travel, and his aspirations to play in the RBC Canadian Open this year.

We discuss the triumph by Nick Taylor at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the fine play by Alena Sharp at the Vic Open in Australia, and the impact of the coronavirus on the LPGA Tour schedule.

We bat around whether Bryson Dechambeau should be listed among the "fittest" athletes in the world, and discuss Rory McIlroy's return to #1 in the world.

In Birdie vs Bogey we take on dogs on the golf course, courses adding hickory shafted clubs to their rental fleets, courses charging people more to walk, and speed rounds by tour pros.

The Mail Bag brings us questions on deciding if you are ready for tournament play, our favourite piece of golf equipment all-time, and choosing one thing we would change in golf right now to foster growth.

Taylor Pendrith

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