The Level Par Podcast

The Level Par Podcast is an opportunity for me to reach out to folks inside and outside the golf industry and learn their stories. Shuvam Bhaumik plays golf competitively here in Massachusetts and he resonated with Level Par when he read it. We talked about life, grief, and how golf ties it all together. Order your copy of Level Par at levelparbook.com

We all have goals and right now Level Par isn't selling the way I thought it would. But I'm steadfast in my belief in this story and this book. Order your copy today at levelparbook.com

Catch up with Tom Layman, author of Level Par, as he gives an update on how life is going on this book marketing tour and how writing a novel helped shape his mental health.

On the next episode of The Level Par Podcast we head to Heritage Hill Golf Course for a conversation with the course’s new owners Andrew Gildea and Dean Hajedemos

We chatted about their decision to purchase the golf course, their vision for its future, what makes Heritage Hill special, and the challenges and opportunities that come with owning and operating a golf course in Massachusetts.

It’s a conversation about golf, business, community and the people behind the places where we play.

The Level Par Podcast is an extension of Level Par, a golf novel about the game, the people who play it and everything that happens along the way.

On the next episode of The Level Par Podcast we welcome Jeff Howe of The Athletic. Jeff covers the National Football League and he and I met when we were both reporters at the Boston Herald. I thought we would catch up about writing and my novel, but the conversation turned into so much more. I hope you enjoy!

There's no official guest on The Level Par Podcast this week, so I set up a few cameras and talked about some of the things going on in my life. From my newfound sobriety, to my improving golf game, to the book journey of Level Par. Get your copy of Level Par at levelparbook.com

How we move or can't move in our golf swings is so important to know. So I went right to the source and had Kevin Duffy, owner of Rotational Power Strength, run me through a Titleist Performance Institute evaluation to get my baseline numbers for how my body moves.

On the next episode of The Level Par Podcast we speak with Kevin Duffy of Rotational Power Strength in Acton and Natick. Coach Duffy works with golfers to help them get stronger, move better and play better golf. Like and subscribe if you are enjoying the podcast!

Want to share your story? Reach out to Tom at [email protected]

On the next episode of The Level Par Podcast we speak with Michael "Chip" Sosik of Sosik Golf. Chip is a golf instructor in Massachusetts and grew up loving the game of golf after his parents owned and operated a 9-hole course in Connecticut for his entire childhood. Chip is also the head instructor of The Better Back 9 Foundation, which teaches golf to the men and women who served in the Special Forces.

Chip and I spoke about golf, his work with Better Back 9, and about the impact Level Par had on him.

In 2019, I got my dog Reggie and he changed my life. Ken Brady, a dog trainer who owns To The Rescue K9 in Plymouth, was a huge part of helping me develop a strong bond and relationship with my new dog. Level Par is about a guy who gets his life back and a small piece to Jake Steadman's story is his connection to his best friend's dog and how it helps him overcome his struggles.