Jaeger Kovich joins this week to discuss his career as a golf course architect.

Born as a New Yorker, Jaeger was exposed to Shinnecock Hills early in his teens for what he calls his "aha moment".  A few books later, the aha moment became a persistent chase to work for Tom Doak. That push included many emails, uncertainty, and nights studying mandarin in hopes of getting the next job in China. He got that job, eventually worked with Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner for many years, eventually as an associate, where he experienced the boom of restorations and new builds we all know and love.

The security of those jobs did not stop him. He put everything into what once was a vehicle for contracting work, Proper Golf, and has been at work consulting for clubs in the Northeast.

Because he's seen so much, worked with so many talented shapers, superintendents, associates, architects, owners, and clubs, the stories are endless. We kept it brief today and happy with what we covered. Hope you all enjoy!

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This week's US Amateur at Cherry Hills has the makings of being as good as about any we've seen in a while. A fantastic golf course, intriguing conditioning that will keep the players guessing, Walker Cup ramifications on both the US and GB&I teams, and a lot more.

Today, Walker and Henry break down what we're seeing this from inside the ropes and what could make this US Amateur one of the more interesting ones in a while. The golf will be on TV all week so tune in to see a wonderful golf course with the stars of tomorrow battling it out!

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Not always do we hop on a Mudball Monday in attempt to provide actual value; however, today that will not be the case. In today's episode we will be running through how we like to go about our fueling plan in a round of golf to maximize performance and give ourselves the best chance at success. Not every round is this necessary, but especially when in competition, it's valuable to know that a few granola bars and a beer or two on the back nine probably won't lead to your best results.

If it appeals to you to know how to get the best out of your game from a nutritional standpoint, give this one a listen and let us know if you learn something. If you want to go deeper on the topic and learn more, hammer the links below and we would love to chat!

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Geoff is back to talk about the best par 3's in California with Henry today! If you recall from our last podcast with Geoff, we went on a slight tangent talking about how many great par 3's there are in the state of California. So, naturally, we decided to put those thoughts to action and do a pod.

Today we present to you 18 of California's great par 3's from nine different categories of holes such as short holes, long holes, great Mackenzie holes, Thomas holes, etc.

Now, bear with us. While many great courses come up, we intentionally slid a few sleepers in here and there so don't get too upset if you don't hear all of the top holes you would think of. Its meant to be thought provoking!

Hope you all enjoy this chat!

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Mike Nuzzo joins us today to discuss his "tie" to the game-

One thing I've found common amongst most architects is that for better or worse, golf and architecture consume their thinking. For many, it does result in some extraordinary work. With Mike, I found it refreshing how much he has invested in a well-rounded life.

Expect an episode that covers far more than width, angles, and strategy. We spend a good deal of time discussing his background as an aerospace engineer, the components and ratios of a great Cuban sandwich, the best beer in FL, and his daughters professional career as a concert photographer. 

Speaking of Florida, Mike is building something very special in Brooksville for Cabot Citrus Farms. We will be covering that more extensively going forward, and for you golf course architecture sickos, expect to be taken DEEP into the weeds.

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Great Championships are made by great courses. Great courses are made by great holes. Today, we are talking about what we believe makes a great championship golf hole and what the best courses and holes have in common that create for interesting and exciting tournament golf.

In our opinion, there are two types of great championship holes: those that provide scoring opportunities but also present danger i.e they spread the scores, and then those that just flat out ask specific and objective question of the players. The brutes.

What the best courses have in common is a nice blend of these and particularly in the key stretches of the golf course. Tune in to hear our more comprehensive thoughts on that matter!

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Hello Tie Friends,

Joining us this week is Chandler Withington who is now an artist focused on delivering history through his hand-drawn artwork. His "tie" to the game goes much deeper, and is the reason this was such a slam-dunk conversation for this platform.

Chandler tells us about his path; navigating dreams of a career in architecture, then finding a home as a PGA Professional at some of golf's most esteemed clubs including Seminole, Merion, and Hazeltine.

We discuss the demands of that career along with the fruit that came with it. Notably, his involvement with the 2016 Ryder Cup operation and Team USA, along with the community there at Hazeltine.

Despite the fruit, it became clear that career was above family for some time... and that needed to change. Upon his leave, Chandler did a full-scale investigation on his gifts. He began creating more of the artwork that filled his office at Hazeltine.  It was shortly thereafter where those around him took notice, found it valuable, and took it to a larger stage.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with CW. Please check out his platform Archive 22 to view and support his work. And as Chandler continues his journey of storytelling, be sure to watch for what's next!

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Hoylake is undoubtedly a highly underrated open venue. While the locale may not be the best of places to be for the open relative to a St. Andrews or Edinburgh, Hoylake is a gem, and it's going to be an awesome week of golf for the 151st Open Championship.

Today we will preview the week by talking about a few of the holes and players we will be watching this week at Hoylake. Walker will focus on the golf course, and Henry will be focused on the players.

Stay tuned this week for a live from the early coverage podcast from The Tie Podcast as well as an interview later in the week!

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