The Sidehill Lie Golf Podcast

How does a small-town Wisconsin kid who has re-created golf courses on computers go on to play an integral role in a major golf course development just down the road? How does a computer-game version of a lost golf course end up being carved out of the sand in Central Wisconsin? Brian Zager, digital golf course mapping specialist, shares the answers and details his unique journey in golf.

Golf course architect Jeff Stein joins me to discuss his career in golf course design, working with his mentors, the golden age design styles of C.B. Macdonald and others, golf course photography, and running his own design firm.

Sinclair Eaddy, Executive Director of the National Links Trust, joins me to discuss the exciting plans to revitalize Washington, D.C.'s municipal golf courses. He touches on the history of the courses, their emphasis on affordability and accessibility, and how the nonprofit model could similarly help other municipal courses.

Dylan Dethier and Cody Semmelrock join me to talk about golf course sustainability. We discuss the resources that go into golf courses, how courses can become regenerative, and multifunctional and shared-use facilities.

Australian golf course architect Mike Clayton joins me to discuss golf course design and detail the problems arising from the increasing distances professional golfers hit the ball.

Lon Hinkle again joins me to discuss the rest of his PGA Tour career, settling in a small Montana town, and his views on the modern game and course design.

Former PGA Tour player Lon Hinkle joins me to discuss the ups and downs of his career and share some of his incredible stories.