Under the Strap

Under the Strap

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Under the Strap episodes

  • Under The Strap - Episode 13, 6/15/20 with Kenny Harms and Chris P. Jones
    On this week's 'Under the Strap' podcast, host T.J. Auclair welcomes Kenny Harms and Chris P. Jones -- two caddies who were in Fort Worth, Texas, for the Charles Schwab Challenge, the PGA Tour's first event since the 2019-20 season came to a halt in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Harms, who caddies for 2019 Schwab champ Kevin Na and Jones, caddie for Jimmy Walker, gave us the inside scoop on what things were like behind the scenes for the first week of the PGA Tour's "new normal."

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    52 min
  • Happy Hour Podcast - Episode 10, 6/11/20 with Damian Lopez, Scott Sajtinac, Joe Duplantis and the Bethpage boys
    In this 'Happy Hour' podcast, caddies Damian Lopez, Scott Sajtinac and Joe Duplantis reunite with some friends they met during the week of the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black. While on Long Island that week, the caddies found a local pub that became their second home on the trip. That's where they met some golf fans, who became their drinking buddies for the duration of the stay. The fans join the caddies to reflect on that fun week and dig into a fun golf chat.

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    1 hr 29 min
  • Under The Strap - Episode 12, 6/8/20 with Jeff Johnson and Chris P. Jones
    If these two caddies could avoid flying altogether, they would. And it's not due to a fear of flying... it's just that Jeff Johnson (caddie for Retief Goosen) and Chris P. Jones (Jimmy Walker) prefer having "their stuff" with them at all times and coming and going as they please. Johnson and Jones joined host T.J. Auclair on the latest 'Under the Strap' podcast to talk about their lives zig-zagging the country in the converted home on wheels each of them spend a good chunk of their days in. Along with some crazy -- even scary -- instances they've had during their travels, the pair also share some of the reasons you might consider for traveling by land instead of air.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Happy Hour Podcast - Episode 9, 6/4/20 with Damian Lopez, Scott Sajtinac and Jeff Willett
    In this week's 'Happy Hour' podcast, caddies Damian Lopez, Scott Sajtinac and Jeff Willett focus in on next week's first event back since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March -- the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas. The loopers explain the process of the COVID testing they've already done at home, as well as what they anticipate the "new normal" to be like once they arrive on site. That and many more topics. Go grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable in your favorite chair, sit back, relax and enjoy all the stories these guys have to share.

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Under The Strap - Episode 11, 6/1/20 with Tony Navarro and John 'Cub' Burke
    In this week's 'Under the Strap' podcast, host T.J. Auclair welcomes two PGA Tour caddies who have seen it all in their combined 80 years inside the ropes -- Tony Navarro and John 'Cub' Burke. Navarro, who currently works for Nick Watney, was the bagman for Greg Norman in his heyday during the 1990s. He was also there for the 1996 Masters -- something Navarro gave us plenty of great insight on. Navarro also spent time caddying for Raymond Floyd and Adam Scott. Burke, meanwhile, is part of a bag-share currently with Bill Haas, but previously caddied for the likes of Davis Love III and Brad Faxon, looping in four Ryder Cups. When he's not caddying, Burke is at home in Sun Valley, Idaho coaching the Black Diamond Hockey League.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Happy Hour Podcast - Episode 8, 5/28/20 with Damian Lopez, Dave Pelekoudas and Jordan Guilford
    In this week's 'Happy Hour' podcast, caddie host Damian Lopez sits down for a laidback chat with fellow loopers 'Big Wave' Dave Pelekoudas (caddie for Sam Ryder) and Jordan Guilford (Beau Hossler) -- two of the younger guys in the caddie ranks with just a few years under their belts. D'Lo asks questions of the next-gen loopers specifically about how they map courses, dating apps, cat-fishing, favorite cities and more. Go grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable in your favorite chair, sit back, relax and enjoy all the stories these guys have to share.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Under The Strap - Episode 10, 5/26/20 with Les Luark, Jason McDede and Caro Masson
    The 2020 LPGA season will not resume until late July at the earliest, but last week the Tour announced that caddies would be optional for the remainder of the season to limit contact with others for those players with coronavirus concerns. In this week's 'Under the Strap' podcast, host T.J. Auclair welcomes LPGA caddies Les Luark (Lydia Ko), Jason McDede (Nelly Korda) and four-time European Solheim Cup team member Caro Masson to get their thoughts on the LPGA's decision, how it impacts loopers and to answer the question "will players take advantage of this decision simply to save money on taking a caddie?" All that and a lot more, including stories from the Solheim Cup and career highlights.

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    59 min
  • Happy Hour Podcast - Episode 7, 5/21/20 with caddies Damian Lopez, Brian Vranesh and Jon Turcott
    In this week's 'Happy Hour' podcast, caddie host Damian Lopez chats with fellow loopers Brian Vranesh and Jon Turcott. The interesting thing about Vranesh and Turcott? Both actually played on the PGA Tour before becoming caddies. We hear about their playing days and the support they received to pursue their dream, what ultimately led them to caddying and a whole lot more. Go grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable in your favorite chair, sit back, relax and enjoy all the stories these guys have to share.

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Happy Hour Podcast - Episode 6, 5/14/20 featuring Kelley James with Wayne Birch Jr. and Brett Waldman
    In this week’s ‘Happy Hour’ podcast, talented singer-songwriter and golf lover Kelley James sits in as a TCN guest host, welcoming PGA Tour-winning caddies Brett Waldman and Wayne Birch Jr. The trio shares great stories, including one about James’ wife, Renee, whose first round of golf ever — get this — was at Augusta National! James even closes out the show with a spectacular caddie-centric freestyle wrap. Got grab your favorite cocktail, sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

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    51 min
  • Under The Strap - Episode 8, 5/11/2020 with Scott Sajtinac, John Wood and Heath Holt
    In this week's episode of 'Under the Strap,' host T.J. Auclair is joined by caddies Scott Sajtinac (Jason Dufner), John Wood (Matt Kuchar) and Heath Holt (Greg Chalmers) to learn about how the Association of Professional Tour Caddies (APTC) works and how it benefits its members. Sajtinac is the president of the APTC, Wood is vice president and Holt is the treasurer. Along with learning about the group -- comprised of nearly 200 PGA Tour caddies -- the guys also announce the APTC's new benevolent fund, set up to help caddies through difficult times... something that got off the ground thanks to a generous donation from a top Tour player.

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    1 hr 12 min

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Under The Strap is a unique golf podcast showcasing the authentic insider’s perspective of professional and amateur caddies. Under The Strap is a production of The Caddie Network and is published…