The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, Powered by Heritage Creations USA

This show marks the 100th episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay and I am honored to have Mr. Althoff join me. I've known Michael for quite some time, have played some unforgettable golf courses with him, and always enjoy his company. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about Michael and all of his travels, the sort of content you can expect to find on keep-golfing.com, his thoughts on the PGA Merchandise Show and his beautiful golf course photography. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Gary Van Sickle has been a golf writer for a long time. He has been inside and outside the ropes writing for newspapers, websites, blogs, Morning Read, Sports Illustrated and more. Needless to say, this guy has a lot of stories. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about his time covering golf and how his style has changed over the years. You also hear a funny story about his first business card at SI. You will remember a few weeks ago when Mike Van Sickle, Web.com Tour, was on the show. Yes, that is his son! This is the first time in the history of the show we've had a father/son duo on the show... Let alone in the same season! This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Ben Grehan just likes to play golf. He also likes to review the golf courses he plays. I met Ben on Twitter, and when I learned what he does for/with Golf Advisor, I just had to learn more. He seemed like the perfect guest for the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about some of the courses he's played, what he looks for in a review, and what it is like to fly to Florida, play 36 holes, and be home in time for dinner. This was a great episode and am glad we got the chance to share Ben's story. This episode if presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

I've known Chuck for a long time. The guy is a Top 100 Teacher, runs private coaching and golf schools, is an author, and knows his way around Emerald Bay Golf Club. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about his time in Arizona, why he decided to move back to Florida and more about his book "5 Simple Keys." This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Derek Clemmensen works for The First Tee of Naples/Collier and is doing a great job growing the game. The First Tee of Naples/Collier spends a lot of time at Tiburón Golf Club and we've become close over the last couple of years. We recently hosted a fundraiser at Tiburón for The First Tee and raised over $11,000! On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay we will learn more about his role with The First Tee, what else they are doing in the area and what the future for this organization looks like. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

We all know the name, but Ben Hogan Golf is making a comeback as it relates to golf club sales. They hired a new CEO and have a new business model that takes out the middle man. Scott White is now leading the charge at Ben Hogan Golf and I wanted to have him on the show to talk about the business and what the future of this historic brand looks like. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf you will learn more about the current state of the industry, the size of this company, and what their Brand Ambassador program looks like. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

I met Stephanie Gibri while I was in Bermuda playing in the #WorldPar3. We became quick friends, went spelunking and played through gale force winds. In the end, I knew she had to come on this show! Not only is Stephanie a good golfer, she is dedicated to growing the game. She plays on the Cactus Tour, plays in LPGA Monday qualifiers and has played on the Symetra Tour. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay, you will learn more about what she is working on, her time in Bermuda and what the future holds for this young athlete. This is going to be fun! This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Tour Fit Golf Labs is located in Naples, Florida and they have a location on the range at Tiburón Golf Club. I've had the chance to work closely with Alex over the last few years, and they do a great job with their customers on club fitting, club building, grips and more. To prepare for this interview, I spent some time on the range with Alex doing a complete clubfitting and the results were incredible. In this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf we will learn more about the clubfitting process, what goes into a full bag fitting, and what sort of technology Tour Fit Golf Labs is using to properly fit you for your next set of clubs. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Bob Friend is a professional golfer who played on the PGA TOUR and the Nationwide Tour. He has a stories career that started with five top-10 finishes his rookie year on Tour. He has 2 professional wins and is currently playing on the PGA TOUR Champions. In this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf we will learn more about Bob, his time on Tour, what his favorite golf course is, and more about his father. This is going to be fun! This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Trevor Dormer is an "international shaper." What does that mean? He works for Coore & Crenshaw, so I am guessing it has something to do with golf course design. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf, we will learn more about what he does, what courses he's worked on, what countries he's visited, and what it was like following Tiger Woods at an event in the UAE. This is going to be fun! This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.