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Fits with the Founder

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This show is the perfect fit for you...guaranteed. Fits with the Founder takes an unfiltered look at the golf industry with host and Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne. Join us every other Friday for expert insight into current golf world topics and of course, how the art of club fitting “fits” into the sport. We'll chat with everyone from athletes and influencers to top equipment manufacturers from around the golf world.
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Episodes

My Presence is a Present

On this week's show, Nick and Cassie discuss all the Tiger Woods news from the last week and shift into holiday mode. PLUS: Club Champion VIP gift packages are here and there are new demos heading to our stores soon! ** While all our episodes are geared toward adults, we highly recommend parental discretion this week after the 23-minute mark due to some VERY hot holiday takes! 🎅🏻❄️🎁 (00:00-08:26) A big week for Club Champion: New demos, all-inclusive gift boxes and a new location. (08:27-14:4...

Dec 10, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 21

David Edel and Husky Luggage Rides

David Edel joins Nick and Cassie to discuss how Edel's fitting system came to be and he shares a story about Nick riding a motorized suitcase. PLUS: Club Champion's Black Friday deal, Tiger's back and MORE! (00:00-04:15) Nick and Cassie talk Thanksgiving foods and Club Champion's Black Friday gift card deal (04:16-07:30) The Match between Brooks and Bryson is here and Brooks is now a Srixon/Cleveland athlete (07:31-11:30) Rory rips his shirt off and Tiger's back (again)! (11:31-13:07) Jin Young ...

Nov 26, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Kicked Out the Club

On today's Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie introduce Club Champion's biggest sale of the year, discuss Tour news and answer listener questions, including: Has Nick ever been banned from or kicked off a golf course? (00:00-03:40) Club Champion winter fitting deal and previewing some new products coming in 2022 (03:41-06:55) Spider monkeys at the Mayakoba Golf Classic and Jim Furyk's duel with Steven Alker at the TimberTech Championship (06:56-11:43) Patriotic penalty at the Spirit Internat...

Nov 12, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Chad Embrey and Ghostly Graphite

In the Fits with the Founder Halloween special, Nick and Cassie are joined by Fujikura's Chad Embrey to talk horror stories from his time on the course with Nick and how Fuji's revolutionizing golf with graphite iron shafts. PLUS: How Nick and Cassie celebrate Halloween, new tech coming to Club Champion and MORE! (00:00-05:17) Halloween talk and new tech/demos coming to Club Champion (05:18-08:05) Big wins for Rory McIlroy and Hideki Matsuyama, Lexi Thompson in Greg Norman's tournament and other...

Oct 29, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Ball Fits and Ric Flair Drip

A stylin' and profilin' Fits with the Founder coming at you today! Nick and Cassie discuss The Match V between Brooks and Bryson, driver length changes, and answer listener questions. PLUS: hear how the Club Champion gang would have Ric Flair involved in a dream match between two golf legends. (00:00-03:15) Spooky Season is officially here and Club Champion updates. (03:16-07:04) The Match V between Brooks and Bryson is officially on and Phil wins at Furyk and Friends event. (07:05-11:45) USGA d...

Oct 15, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Chris Voshall and the Ryder Cup Bathrooms

This week on Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie talk shop with Mizuno's Chris Voshall and cover everything from Chris's club designs to his favorite golf course to play. PLUS: The Club Champion gang recap their weekend at Whistling Straits and a horror story from the Ryder Cup porta-potties. (00:00-5:19) Club Champion updates and Whistling Straits as a Ryder Cup venue. (05:20-10:44) Ryder Cup porta-potty fiasco and racing to the first tee. (10:45-17:07) The Ryder Cup's biggest moments and LP...

Oct 01, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Rough Ryders

This week, Nick and Cassie preview the Ryder Cup, break down all the important components of a putter and how they work in a putter fitting, and discuss golf's greatest feuds. (00:00-4:10) Preview of the Ryder Cup and the conditions at Whistling Straits (4:11-10:52) Putter Fitting Month is ongoing at Club Champion and Golf Digest addresses the golf industry's equipment delays (10:53-14:58) Patrick Cantlay makes $5,000 per swing and new demos coming to Club Champion soon Listener Questions (14:59...

Sep 17, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Sean Toulon and the Mad Scientist

To kick off Putter Fitting Month at Club Champion, Sean Toulon joins Nick and Cassie to talk about everything from his wild journey in the golf world to wine and his car obsession. PLUS: Bryson DeChambeau is officially a Club Champion ambassador and the USGA may change driver specs. (00:00-07:29) Bryson DeChambeau joins the Club Champion team + an unforgettable BMW Championship (07:30-10:59) Lexi Thompson at the Solheim Cup + Ryder Cup predictions (11:00-15:15) USGA driver length controversy (15...

Sep 03, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Roll with the Winners

The takes are SPICY on today's Fits with the Founder. Nick and Cassie go over some big Club Champion updates from demos to signing a new brand ambassador and discuss listener questions featuring a divisive one: the most overrated and underrated golf courses in the country. (00:00-07:24) New demos from TaylorMade, Callaway and PING are coming to our stores and a legend is now a Club Champion ambassador. (07:25-09:53) USA sweeps Olympic golf gold and Justin Rose wins the Payne Stewart Award. (09:5...

Aug 20, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Kim Braly and Twitter Truths

Kim Braly of KBS Shafts joins Nick and Cassie to discuss the history of golf shaft technology and the massive role he played in it. PLUS: Nick and Cassie discuss Xander Schauffele’s gold medal performance and whether Nick could be an Olympian. (00:00-08:49) Nick and Cassie talk all things Olympics including Xander Schauffele’s gold medal for Team USA. (08:50-11:10) Annika Sörenstam’s victory at the US Senior Women’s Open and Major Championship droughts. (11:11-14:07) Club Champion’s newest locat...

Aug 06, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 12

PURE Pleasure

This week's show is coming at you full-force with a complete rundown of SST PURE and all the burning questions Club Champion customers have asked about it over the years. PLUS: A recap of Collin Morikawa's Open Championship win, Olympic golf predictions, Nick's thoughts on the new Space Jam and new demos coming to our stores. (00:00-05:27) Collin Morikawa's victory at The Open Championship (05:28-09:40) New demos from Titleist, Mizuno and more coming to Club Champion (09:41-13:26) Nick and Cassi...

Jul 23, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Chris Trott and the Aaron Rodgers Effect

Chris Trott from TaylorMade joins the show this week to discuss how the brand has made a splash in the world of social media, his interactions with golf legends, and how club fitting data can truly improve your game. PLUS: Nick and Cassie talk about The Match 4, Nick's hatred for Aaron Rodgers and golf at the upcoming Summer Olympics. (00:00-04:12) 4th of July weekend and even more Brooks v. Bryson drama (04:13-07:11) The Match 4 and Nick's opinion of Aaron Rodgers (07:12-11:59) Golf at the Summ...

Jul 09, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Hit 'Em High, Hit 'Em Low

In this week's episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie dive right into Jon Rahm's US Open victory at Torrey Pines, celebrate Golf Digest naming Club Champion as a Top 100 Clubfitter for the tenth straight year and answer listener questions, including what are the best and worst golf movies of all-time? (00:00-05:43) Jon Rahm's US Open victory and should Torrey Pines be a major championship site? (05:44-13:09) Bryson not yelling "FORE!" and the green-reading book debacle. (13:10-15:44) ...

Jun 25, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Matt Frelich and Missile Tracking

Nick and Cassie delve into the world of technology with TrackMan's Matt Frelich on this week's Fits With the Founder. They discuss how the TrackMan went from missile tracking for the military to tracking the most intricate parts of the game of golf and much, much more. PLUS: Jon Rahm drama and Club Champion ambassador Lexi Thompson's near victory at the US Women's Open. (00:00-04:28) Jon Rahm drama and the Brooks-Bryson rivalry continues at the Memorial Tournament. (04:29-06:52) Club Champion am...

Jun 11, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Pushin' (Swing)Weight

In this hefty episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie give you a science lesson on swingweight and how it can be beneficial to your set. Plus, a recap of Phil Mickelson's PGA Championship victory and the Brooks Koepka-Bryson DeChambeau beef. (00:00-04:43) Phil Mickelson's win at the PGA Championship and fans return to the golf course. (04:44-07:33) Brooks and Bryson drama. (07:34-9:17) Barstool's Let Them Play Tournament was a win for the golf world. (9:18-18:24) Club Champion updates ...

May 28, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Angelo Papadourakis

In this installment of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie talk Club Champion news, Rory McIlroy's victory at the Wells Fargo Championship and Nick's inaugural Tik Tok dance. Later, Angelo Papadourakis of Sacks Parente joins the show to talk about the unique putters they have to offer. (00:00-04:45) Club Champion updates featuring new demos from Edel and Callaway coming to our stores. (4:46-7:45) Nick and Cassie recap the Wells Fargo Championship and Rory McIlroy's interesting equipment choic...

May 14, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Is It Worth It?

In this episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie quickly recap The Zurich Classic and Nick's eventful weekend on the golf course before going on a deep dive into Club Champion pricing. (00:00- 08:09) Club Champion updates and Nick's historic weekend on the golf course. (8:10-11:35) Nick and Cassie talk about the Zurich Classic and Cameron Smith's mullet. (11:36-50:40) The Big Question: Is a Club Champion fitting worth it? Nick and Cassie break down the pricing of Club Champion component...

Apr 30, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Gawain Robertson and Golf's Willy Wonka

In this episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie recap The Masters and club turnaround times. Plus, True Temper's VP of Aftermarket Sales and Accra Shafts Co-Founder Gawain Robertson stops by to discuss the relationship he has with clubfitting, where he thinks shaft manufacturing is going and how cool it is to see both pros and amateurs use his products. (00:00- 09:59) Nick and Cassie discuss how Club Champion is kicking it into high-gear to get clubs built and shipped, as well as recap...

Apr 16, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Many Brands, Many Many Many Many Brands

In this episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie address a hefty list of listener questions. (00:00- 04:52) Nick and Cassie discuss new clubs arriving at Club Champion studios, recap Inbee Park's win at The KIA Classic and Billy Horschel's WGC-Dell Match Play victory, as well as introduce Tucson, AZ to the Club Champion family. (04:53-26:53) Nick answers questions about brand agnosticism and goes in on how Club Champion can't be beat in brand availability. He and Cassie also discuss whi...

Apr 02, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Kyle Morris and Bo Jackson's Forearms

The first full-length episode of Fits with the Founder is here! Today, Nick and Cassie discuss Club Champion news, introduce the newest Club Champion ambassador and recap The Players Championship. (00:00 - 04:56) Nick then answers a listener question about his quirks on the golf course. (04:57 - 06:33) Club Champion Master Fitter and regional GM Kyle Morris joins the program to chop it up with Nick and Cassie about how he got into club fitting, general talk about gambling on the golf course and ...

Mar 19, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Fits with the Founder SNEAK PEEK

This show is the perfect fit for you...guaranteed! Welcome to the teaser episode of Fits with the Founder, a show that takes an unfiltered look at the golf industry! Hosted by Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne and Club Champion's Marketing Manager Cassie Bausch, each show will dive into current golf world topics and of course, how the art of club fitting “fits” into the sport. Join us every other Friday for expert insight and a behind-the-scenes view of all things golf. Don't forget to rate, ...

Mar 05, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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