WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational PGA Tour Tournament Saturday and Mid-Round Sunday Highlights and Recap. Plus, is Phil leaving the PGA Tour for the Premier Golf League? The Birdies & Bourbon team had a blast chatting about the WGC-FedEx Championship. Due to scheduling conflicts we recorded this through the mid-round Sunday. We'll be back on Monday with the full Sunday recap and coverage. Plus earlier in the week we covered will Phil be leaving the PGA Tour for the Premier Golf League. We hope...
Aug 02, 2020•54 min
Highwest Double Rye Whiskey Tasting and Review | Speakeasy Bourbon Club Highwest Double Rye is a blend of 2yr and 16 yr old whiskey. The first thing I get here is that young rye spearmint but it is rounded out with a sweet glaze taste. Toasted nuts and more sweetness on the palate with surprising heat from a 46% ABV. I find this complex with the young and old rye complementing each other quite nicely and lends to the medium smooth finish of smells you would get from a bakery. For around $35 it’s...
Aug 01, 2020•4 min
Sweetens Cove Discussion to recap the 2020 Folds of Honor Golf Charity Event in South Pittsburg, TN and chat about their new schedule to be released soon. The Birdies & Bourbon team chat with Matt Adamski from Sweetens Cove to recap the 2020 Folds of Honor Golf Charity Event they had on July 27th and discuss their new schedule to be released soon. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE! Founded in 2007, the Folds of Honor mission is to provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fa...
Jul 31, 2020•39 min
WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational PGA Tour Tournament Round 2 Highlights and Recap. The Birdies & Bourbon team breakdown the first two rounds of play of the WGC FedEx at TPC Southwinds. Brendon Todd is leading the way for the tournament while Rickie Fowler is two shots back at 2nd. How do you feel about these two being able to close the tournament out this weekend? Bryon had a fire ant situation on Thursday. Webb Simpson and Justin Thomas are looking good so far. Chez Reavie has improved his g...
Jul 31, 2020•33 min
PGA Tour Top 100 Instructor Scott Watkins chats Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, Lee Trevino and shares tips for the amateur golfers to improve their game! The Birdies & Bourbon team had a blast chatting with PGA Tour Instructor Scott Watkins about Tiger Woods, Rory McIlory, Jon Rahm, Lee Trevino and Phil Mickelson. Scott shares some tips for the average golfer on how to improve your game on and around the green. Scott didn’t fall far from the tree as his father, Arch, is enshrined in ...
Jul 30, 2020•54 min
2020 WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational PGA Tour Fantasy Picks, Lineups and Betting Predictions The PGA Tour heads to TPC Southwind this week for the 2020 WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational. We've got a strong field this week with the majority of the worlds top PGA Tour Pros teeing it up. Brooks Koepka is the defending champion. Daniel Berger has won the tournament several times in the past. While Tiger Woods, Justin Rose and Adam Scott will not be playing this week the new world number one Jon Rahm w...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Michael Thompson wins the 2020 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, MN. Max Homa, Tony Finau, Matt Wolff and Richy Werenski were all on the leaderboard but Thompson was able to shoot four under par to gain his 2nd PGA Tour Victory. Michael Thompson's first win came at the 2013 Honda Classic. Thompson and Werenski were at the top of the leaderboard for the majority of the tournament. Finau was a couple of shots behind. Finau split with his long time caddie earlier in the week. Max Homa made a gr...
Jul 27, 2020•36 min
Sweetens Cove Discussion about the 2020 Folds of Honor Golf Charity Event in South Pittsburg, TN The Birdies & Bourbon team chat with Matt Adamski from Sweetens Cove about the 2020 Folds of Honor Golf Charity Event they are having on July 27th. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE! Founded in 2007, the Folds of Honor mission is to provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Their motto says it best: Honor their Sacrifice. Educate their Legacy....
Jul 27, 2020•36 min
The Birdies & Bourbon team chat about the 3M Open Tournament Highlights for Days 1 and 2. We talk about the leaderboard as Day 2 comes to an end. First off, can Matt Wolff go back to back at the 3M? He is the defending champion and he is looking good so far this week. Since the return to golf Matt Wolff has gotten his game together. He's gonna make the weekend interesting for sure. Tony Finau recently split with his caddie of 6 years Greg Bodine. Finau was playing great at the Memorial Tourn...
Jul 25, 2020•43 min
Dread River Distilling Co. | Jeff Dugas and Brian Rodgers chat with the Birdies & Bourbon team about Dread River Distilling Co. in Birmingham, Alabama. We had a great time chatting with Jeff and Brian about the origin of the company, the logo, Dread River history and of course the spirits. These guys are passionate about creating a superior product and have developed a very interesting company. They have a full lineup of spirits that include Distiller’s Select Straight Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, R...
Jul 22, 2020•58 min
The Birdies & Bourbon team discuss 2020 3M Open Fantasy Lineups and Predictions. How will Matt Wolff perform in his first defending champion role? Can Tony Finau break the Curse of the Puerto Rico Open this week? Why are Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson playing the 3M? Tommy Fleetwood is back in action for the first time since the return of golf. How will he perform? We’ve been playing Henrik Norlander for many weeks since the return. After his nice performance last week at Memorial, he’s pr...
Jul 21, 2020•34 min
Jon Rahm wins the 2020 Memorial Tournament and takes the Official World Golf Ranking #1 Spot from Rory McIlory. The Birdies &Bourbon Team recap the 2020 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. Rahm has four PGA Tour and six European Tour titles in his fourth season on tour as a professional. With the win at Memorial he becomes the second Spaniard, after his idol Seve Ballesteros, to reach World No 1. Jon Rahm took the number 1 position from Rory McIlory. Taking the #1 title at Jack's place...
Jul 21, 2020•32 min
Speakeasy Bourbon Club Special Episode: The Bourbon & Rye Club's Mickey Pinstripe returns to the show and we welcome Urban Bourbonist Chris Blatner to the show to chat about their Sunday Night Fights series and the current winner Old Bardstown Estate Bottled. Mickey and Chris are a ton of fun. We had a blast chatting bourbon with them and the deep dive on Old Bardstown Estate Bottled. Be sure to check out their Sunday Night Fight show on Instagram @sundaynightfights. Chris can be found at @u...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 38
The Salty Golfer , Wes Loman, chats about the The Salty Golfer Brand of Sandy Pars & Tiki Bars, Myrtle Beach Golf, the PGA Tour and more!! The Birdies & Bourbon team had a blast chatting with The Salty Golfer, Wes Loman, about his company, golf in Myrtle Beach and the return of the PGA Tour. Cal will be joining Wes for some G in the coming weeks in Myrtle Beach. We look forward to sharing some clips and videos of their upcoming golf matches. Wes' love for the game of golf and the ocean i...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 37
2020 Memorial Tournament | Fantasy Lineup Picks & Predictions | DFS Strategy | PGA Tour The Birdies & Bourbon team chat about the 2020 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. We discuss DraftKings and FanDuel DFS lineup picks. What do we expect from Tiger Woods this week? Brooks Koepka with the money? We discuss the Workday Charity Open from last week and how we think the field will perform this week. Can Collin Morikawa win two in a row? Will Viktor Hovland b...
Jul 14, 2020•54 min•Ep. 36
Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio | Course Overview for 2020 Memorial Tournament Muirfield Village Golf Club | 7,456 yards | Par 72. Jack Nicklaus’ hometown club opened in 1974. The course, located in Dublin, Ohio, will play host to the TOUR for the second week in a row. It’s long been known as a club that hosts the biggest events in golf including the 2013 Presidents Cup. The Birdies & Bourbon team discuss how the course will play in the 2020 Memorial Tournament. Thank you for tak...
Jul 14, 2020•10 min•Ep. 35
Collin Morikawa gets his 2nd win on tour. He played great throughout the tournament. On Friday he was running away with the tournament. Saturday it appeared Justin Thomas had the momentum. Justin Thomas had a bit of a stumble on Sunday morning. The tournament came down to a 3 hole playoff with great putting. Collin was able to overcome the pressure and win. He’s on a great career trajectory on the PGA Tour. Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau are back next week for the Memorial Tournament along ...
Jul 13, 2020•45 min•Ep. 34
Michter's Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 10 Year Old | Whisky Review | Whiskey Tasting Welcome back to the Speakeasy Bourbon Club. What a find, thanks to My Friends Bottle Shop. Cracking open this Michter's Single Barrel 10 Year Rye is a treat. I know this is not going to be a one drink review but at MSRP I don’t feel guilty. In the glass I see a molasses tint and cant wait to bring it to the nose. Immediately I noticed a lack of ethanol but the presence of herbal spice, butterscotc...
Jul 12, 2020•4 min
Tiger joins the Memorial Field, Koepka Powers on Twitter & the 2020 Workday Charity Open | PGA Tour | Day 2 Highlights The Birdies & Bourbon team chat about what to expect from Tiger returning to golf for the first time since the break (official tournament). He will play Memorial next week. Koepka has started a war with Bryson DeChambeau on Twitter with his Kenny Powers steroid tweet. Koepka has also pulled out of the Memorial Tournament next week. Collin Morikawa has been on fire this w...
Jul 11, 2020•44 min
2020 Workday Charity Open | Draftkings Lineup | PGA Tour DFS Picks The Birdies & Bourbon team discuss their DraftKings picks for the 2020 Workday Charity Open. This event is being played at Muirfield Village. The Memorial Tournament will be played on the same course next week. We discuss in detail the golf course, field and strategy for the picks this week. Dan and Cal breakdown their picks for the week. Is Justin Thomas worth the money this week? He missed the cut at Travelers in his last s...
Jul 07, 2020•36 min
Bryson DeChambeau shoots 65 to win the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic | PGA Tournament Highlights Bryson DeChambeau played outstanding all tournament and finished strong with a 65 and put a stamp on it with a 367 yard drive on 18. Bryon's worst score since the return of golf has been a 70. He outdrove Wolff on Sunday by 143 yards on the 14 driving holes. He has had 7 top 10 finishes in a row and has shown that his dedication to the game is working. Matt Wolff played the back 9 strong but could not...
Jul 05, 2020•30 min
Rocket Mortgage Classic 2020 Round 2 Recap. The Birdies & Bourbon team chat about the first two rounds of the tournament and breakdown the players trends. Rocket Mortgage Classic 2020 Round 2 Recap. The Birdies & Bourbon team chat about the first two rounds of the tournament and breakdown the players. Cal is in TN so the audio quality is choppy. We'll be back to our normal audio setup on Sunday folks. Webb and Bryson are making a run at this tournament. Rickie closes out the back 9 on Fr...
Jul 03, 2020•26 min
Speakeasy Bourbon Club Special Episode: Buffalo Trace's Stagg Jr. is The Tyrrell Hatton of Bourbon. Speakeasy Bourbon Club Special Episode: Buffalo Trace's Stagg Jr. is The Tyrrell Hatton of Bourbon. It’s an unfiltered barrel proof bourbon bottled at 126 proof. I don't get this one off the shelf often, not sure why, but when I do it’s always a winner. On the nose you can tell this is going to be a fun round. I get a musty woody smell with hints of cinnamon, dark chocolate and dried fruits. After...
Jul 03, 2020•3 min
Moxie Sticks founder Jared talks about creating Handcrafted Alignment Sticks made for dedicated golfers. Moxie Sticks founder Jared talks about creating Handcrafted Alignment Sticks made for dedicated golfers. Be sure to check out his page https://www.instagram.com/moxie_sticks/ Dan and Cal had a great time chatting with Jared from Moxie Sticks. He has carved out a unique business creating high quality alignment sticks for the avid golfer. His sourcing of vintage materials and the storylines wit...
Jul 02, 2020•58 min
Rocket Mortgage Classic 2020 | PGA Tour DraftKings Lineup and Tournament Preview with the Birdies & Bourbon team. Detroit Golf Club Detroit, MI Rocket Mortgage Classic 2020 | PGA Tour DraftKings Lineup and Tournament Preview with the Birdies & Bourbon team. Detroit Golf Club Detroit, MI Bryson is playing for the 4th week straight. We all know he's packing a lunch, but does he have the strength to compete? Rickie Fowler wants to win his own tournament Romeo. Coming off two missed cuts how...
Jun 30, 2020•29 min
Phil Mickelson mid-life crisis, English and Frittelli withdraw from Rocket Mortgage with positive COVID-19 tests, DJ has 13 consecutive years with a win on the PGA tour and more. Phil Mickelson mid-life crisis, English and Frittelli withdraw from Rocket Mortgage with positive COVID-19 tests, DJ has 13 consecutive years with a win on the PGA tour and more. The Birdies & Bourbon team chat about Phil at 50, PGA COVID-19 news, the DJ win in more detail, Rocket Mortgage Charity Event on Wednesday...
Jun 30, 2020•28 min
Dustin Johnson shoots 67 on Sunday to win the Travelers Championship at -19. Dustin Johnson shoots 67 on Sunday to win the Travelers Championship at -19. The Birdies & Bourbon team recap the players and highlights from the tournament. Dustin had a great couple of weeks. He started slow at Colonial, but picked up speed in Hilton Head last week and shot great over the 4 rounds this week. Brendon Todd played a great first 3 rounds but could not hold on Sunday to close out the tournament. Bryson...
Jun 29, 2020•28 min
The Speakeasy Bourbon Club Special Episode: Basil Hayden's 10 Year Rye Tasting Notes and Review. The Speakeasy Bourbon Club Special Episode: Basil Hayden's 10 Year Rye Tasting Notes and Review. Basil Hayden's 10 Year Rye is an easy invitation into the Rye whiskies. Its bottled at 80 proof and fairly underwhelming to the nose. I’m not getting that ethanol punch so you can really nose this one pretty deep. What you will get is a corny sweetness and rye bread notes. Theres a touch of oak and little...
Jun 27, 2020•2 min
Phil Mickelson leads the Travelers Championship after shooting a 63 in Round 2. Travelers Championship Day 2 Recap. Phil Mickelson leads the Travelers Championship after shooting a 63 in Round 2. Travelers Championship Day 2 Recap. The Birdies and Bourbon team talk about Rounds 1 & 2 of the Travelers Championship. Phil has had 2 amazing days. Rory has bounced back. Dan's top pick has missed the cut 2 weeks in a row with Justin Thomas and Sungjae Im.
Jun 26, 2020•22 min
The Speakeasy Bourbon Club Special Episode: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Whisky Review. Old Forester 1920, a throwback to the Prohibition era. This 115 proof bourbon is a palate pleaser. On the nose its got a bit of heat but quickly leads you to cherry, brown sugar and vanilla notes. After first taste, it provides a malty stout even mouth coat. The dark cherry and brown sugar become more pronounced and blend together nicely. The finish provides a peppery, ice cream sandwich finish. At $60...
Jun 26, 2020•2 min
