In this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo welcome Chris Fortney for a sharp, funny, and brutally honest trip through the week in golf—equal parts insider intel and “how did that just happen?” moments.

Fresh off the floor of the PGA Show, the guys unpack the newest gear, training tech, and gadgets that promise to fix your slice (but probably can’t fix your swing thoughts). Then they break down Hideki Matsuyama at the Waste Management Phoenix Open—including the tough Sunday slide that turned a contender’s week into a reminder that closing on Tour is a whole different animal.

As always, Mick brings the caddie perspective you won’t hear anywhere else: what really happens under pressure, how decisions get made when the heat’s on, and why one wrong number can wreck four days of great golf. The crew debates what separates a “great player” from a true superstar, why the The Players Championship feels like a major, and how even legends get exposed at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

They also dive into the changing business of the sport—NIL deals, early spotlight pressure, and what it means for young talents like Charlie Woods, growing up with the last name of Tiger Woods.

It’s laughs, locker-room stories, smart strategy, and just enough chaos to feel like you’re riding in the cart with us.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests
02:00 Insights from the PGA Show
04:53 Innovations in Golf Equipment
13:14 Analyzing Hideki's Performance at the Waste Management
22:06 Mistakes and Lessons from the Tournament
25:08 Defining Superstars in Golf
28:55 The Players Championship: A Fifth Major?
37:07 Pressure and Expectations at Pebble Beach
43:48 NIL and the Future of Golf