Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 228 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Chris Hickman comes back on the pod for his third appearance...this time as a full blown card carrying member of PGA Tour Asia. Chris details how he earned his tour card, what his insane travel schedule has been like and gives us insight to how playing golf overseas can be challenging but also beyond rewarding. Check out Chris on Instagram @_officialchrishickman Check out our sponsor AGAPE Golf balls. https://agape-golf.com Swan...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 228
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 227 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Dan sits down with Mike Lakusta @thegolfcardcollector to discuss Golf Card Collecting, his podcast "Fondling Cardboard", where the future of golf trading cards is going, Canadian Golf and what it's like to run a facebook collecting group where thousands of dollars of cards gets bought, sold and traded each month. Check out our latest sponsor AGAPE Golf balls. https://agape-golf.com Swannies golf-Go to Swannies.co and use the cod...
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 227
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 226 of Leave the Pin Podcast. This is Leave the Pin's definitive TGL review podcast. We discuss all the things we loved and hated about the first week of the TGL. Dan and Scott wonder if the TGL can continue its viewer success and roll that into week two when Tiger makes his first appearance as a player. Check out our latest sponsor AGAPE Golf balls. https://agape-golf.com Swannies golf-Go to Swannies.co and use the code Leavethepin25 for 25% off your order!...
Jan 13, 2025•51 min•Season 7Ep. 226
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 225 of Leave the Pin Podcast. On this Episode of Leave the Pin Dan starts the new year off right by talking about one of his favorite cities in the world...Charleston, SC. Dan is joined by Graham Flanary, a tour guide for Bulldog Tours in Charleston. In addition to being a world class tour guide, Graham is an enormous golfer and works in the food and restaurant industry. Graham plans a 4 day trip to the Holy City that will delight golfers, historians and foo...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 225
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 224 of Leave the Pin Podcast. On this Episode of Leave the Pin Dan and Scott talk about the upcoming TGL, Q school finals and finish with a Leave the Pin Year in Review as we look forward to our 7th year of existence. Check out our latest sponsor AGAPE Golf balls. https://agape-golf.com Swannies golf-Go to Swannies.co and use the code Leavethepin25 for 25% off your order!!! Swannies makes some of the highest quality golf apparel on the market today. Big Wing...
Dec 15, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 224
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 223 of Leave the Pin Podcast. On this Episode of Leave the Pin Dan sits down to recap his 2024 Pinehurst golf Trip. Courses played this time around include Legacy, Woodlake, The Cradle, Tot Hill Farm and Pinehurst No. 10 (twice). Check out our latest sponsor AGAPE Golf balls. https://agape-golf.com Swannies golf-Go to Swannies.co and use the code Leavethepin25 for 25% off your order!!! Swannies makes some of the highest quality golf apparel on the market tod...
Dec 07, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 223
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 222 of Leave the Pin Podcast. On this Episode of Leave the Pin Dan and Scott lament the damn Jets while turning their attention to the TGL. After becoming the definitive source of all things TGL Dan and Scott turn their attention to who is going to watch the damn thing, how much it will cost and just what the hell is going on with it all. We also update everyone on Scotts injury situation and how he made it out alive. Swannies golf-Go to Swannies.co and use ...
Nov 04, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 222
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 221 of Leave the Pin Podcast. On this Episode of Leave the Pin Dan sits down with Queen of Talamore, Nikki Conforti. Nikki is the golf package coordinator at Talamore golf course and is in charge of all the special events at Talamore and all its properties. Nikki and Dan talk about what it takes to plan a trip to the Pinehurst region and how to get the most bang for your buck. This episode is full of tips, tricks and inside information for Pinehurst and its ...
Oct 28, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 221
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 220 of Leave the Pin Podcast. On this Episode of Leave the Pin Dan and Scott talk how the Ryder cup is holding the dear people of NY hostage. Price gouging is rampant within the PGA of America. Can a family of 4 actually afford to attend the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black? Scott asks what the golfing equivalent of being a JETS fan is. The answers are not pretty. Finally, we answer listener Instagram questions. Please go check out our Sponsors: Swannies gol...
Oct 16, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 220
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 219 of Leave the Pin Podcast. On this Episode of Leave the Pin Dan and Scott talk about their favorite gang activities after joining the golfer gang. The boys reminisce about their time spent at Augusta National and all the greatness related to the masters. Finally Dan and Scott deep dive into conspiracy theories on if we are really seeing Anthony Kim out on the Liv Tour Please go check out our Sponsors: Swannies golf-Go to Swannies.co and use the code Leave...
Apr 03, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 219
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 218 of Leave the Pin Podcast. On this Episode of Leave the Pin, Dan sits down with Jimmie James. You may know Jimmie as @top100golfnomad or as the author of the upcoming book Playing from the Rough. But do you really know Jimmie? Sit down with as we recollect his upbringing from dirt floor houses and follow his journey through the green carpeted fairways of Augusta National. Jimmie's journey is inspiring as he battles segregation and Jim Crow laws to rise to...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 218
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 217 of Leave the Pin Podcast. On this Episode of Leave the Pin, Dan sits down with PGA Tour Pro Andrew Novak to discuss his amazing week, what the crowds were like and how his top 10 finish impacted his week. We chat about not being heavily recruited while in High School and his new sports podcast. Andrew is a great, down to earth guy who just happens to be one of the greatest golfers on the planet. Shoutout the Audio Tech Drew. Please go check out our Spons...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 217
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 216 of Leave the Pin Podcast. On this Episode of Leave the Pin. The Waste Management is beyond repair, Tiger decides to become a clothing designer and we answer all your listener questions. Shoutout the Audio Tech Drew Please go check out our Sponsors: Swannies golf-Go to Swannies.co and use the code Leavethepin25 for 25% off your order!!! Swannies makes some of the highest quality golf apparel on the market today. Big Wings Golf-Go check out Bigwingsgolf.co...
Feb 13, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 216
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 215 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Dan is joined by New Nine Golf Founder Brandon Cubitt. Dan and Brandon talk about his start in golf, trying to play Augusta National and what it was like working for Motley Crue. Brandon is a content creator, semi pro poker player and scratch golfer. As interesting of a guest as we have had on the podcast, Brandon spills it all from how much time it takes to make a youtube video to how close he actually is to playing Augusta Nat...
Feb 04, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 213
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 214 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Dan and Scott muse on Junior golfers taking over the world, Nick Dunlap, Rory’s new drive, and club fitting. Join us on this jam packed episode of Leave the Pin. Shoutout the Audio Tech Drew Please go check out our Sponsors: Swannies golf-Go to Swannies.co and use the code Leavethepin25 for 25% off your order!!! Swannies makes some of the highest quality golf apparel on the market today. Big Wings Golf-Go check out Bigwingsgolf....
Jan 23, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 217
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 213 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Dan sits down with Adrew Gegg, founder and owner of 31Fore golf. Dan and Andrew sit down to discuss new directions for 31Fore in the new year, Golf Buddies Trips, Mid West Golf, Sand Valley and LIVGolf. Shoutout the Audio Tech Drew Please go check out our Sponsors: Swannies golf-Go to Swannies.co and use the code Leavethepin25 for 25% off your order!!! Swannies makes some of the highest quality golf apparel on the market today. ...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 214
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 212 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Scott and Dan are back together just like the tour pros in Hawaii. The boys talk about the pros tearing apart Kapalua, Tiger and Nike breaking up and how PGA Tour voting actually works. Scott also details his off season practice routine in order to start playing some more competitive golf. Shoutout the Audio Tech Drew Swannies golf-Go to Swannies.co and use the code Leavethepin25 for 25% off your order!!! Swannies makes some of ...
Jan 09, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 212
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 211 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Tot Hill Farm is seemingly everywhere nowadays. Robbie Wooten and Greg Wood are two of the most influential people that Tot Hill Farm has and we bring them on to talk about Mike Strantz, why their was a need to restore the course and what the future holds for the Farm. If you love anything about the south, Mike Strantz, rebirth of courses and good golf then you are going to love this episode. Shoutout the Audio Tech Drew Please ...
Jan 03, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 211
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 210 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Today we've got Brent Grant back on the pod for his 5th time. Brent is a regular guest and gives us some of the most honest and thoughtful interviews we've ever gotten. Brent has turned into a good friend and someone you want to root for. In this episode Brent gives his true unfiltered thoughts and opinions on the new tour structure, what is really happening behind the scenes and what we can expect the tour to look like in 2024 ...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 5Ep. 210
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 209 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Shout out Tiger Hoods for our intro. Today we've got Patrick Ryan, the GOAT PJRScratch from Par None and the Golf Rehab Podcast. Whatever name you know him by he is a breathe of fresh air in the golf space and podcasting community. Dan and PJ talk not looking the part of a golfer, music and its influence on golf and what its like working for Callaway. Patrick talks about the GOAT nickname and where it came from and gives us insi...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 209
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 208 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Shout out Tiger Hoods for our intro. Today we've got Tony Cappocchi the Lead Singer of Dragged Under. Tony not only fronts the popular national touring act Dragged Under but he has also been a HS Golf Coach. Tony is a new father and owns numerous companies. He grew up playing country club courses but is also a fan of local munis. This episode blends music and golf and so much more. Pay attention to the end when Tony breaks out t...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 208
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 206 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Shout out Tiger Hoods for our intro. Dan reviews his families yearly golf trip to the Sandhills of North Carolina and Pinehurst. In this episode The Cradle, Knollwood, Hyland Golf Course and Southern Pines are reviewed. Part 2 will cover Pinehurst No. 8 and Tot Hill Farm. Please go check out our Sponsors Gashouse Golf on instagram @gashousegolf and online at www.gashousegolf.com. Hit the ball a mile and look damn good doin' it. ...
Dec 10, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 206
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 207 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Shout out Tiger Hoods for our intro. Dan goes into depth on Pinehurst No. 8 and Tot Hill Farm. Here all about these two amazing courses that rounded out his Thanksgiving trip. Please go check out our Sponsors Gashouse Golf on instagram @gashousegolf and online at www.gashousegolf.com. Hit the ball a mile and look damn good doin' it. Swannies golf-Go to Swannies.co and use the code Leavethepin25 for 25% off your order!!! Help us ...
Dec 07, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 207
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 205 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Shout out Tiger Hoods for our intro. In this special Thanksgiving episode the boys are back to give thanks for the TGL and for the one and only El Pato who will spend this Thanksgiving chainsmoking and eating all the turkey while he is free from jail. Finally Dan and Scott answer some listener questions. Please go check out our Sponsors Gashouse Golf on instagram @gashousegolf and online at www.gashousegolf.com. Hit the ball a m...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 203
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 204 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Shout out Tiger Hoods for our intro. Matt Mogg is a Rapper and Producer from the Pacific Northwest. He grew up in a high level golfing family where he has a brother thats a pro and an uncle who is a long time PGA tour and Senior tour players. What is Matts connection to hip hop and golf? How does he write rhymes and produce beats? What is he doing in the golf industry nowadays? All these questions and more are answered in episod...
Nov 12, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 201
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 203 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Shout out Tiger Hoods for our intro. Rich from Gashouse Golf is back. The header says it all...we talk Charleston Golf, how to get on the Muni, Gambling in Golf and why two pro's just got banned from the PGA Tour and so much more. You know when Gashouse is in studio it's always a good time. Rich also plays "Who the hell is that" and is our first guest to get it right. Play along with "Who the hell is that?" Tour pros are boring ...
Nov 05, 2023•59 min•Season 5Ep. 201
Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 202 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Shout out Tiger Hoods for our intro. Nate Hryn is a college golfer and founder of the apparel and lifestyle company Acorn Hills. Dan and Scott talk to Nate about his small town upbringing, why style is so important to him and how he manages his time between school, golf and the company. Nate details what goes into make sustainably sourced apparel and his idea for the seed packet tags. In the second half of the pod we get into wh...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 202
Welcome Back Podcast Patrons to Episode 201 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Shout out Tiger Hoods for our intro. The title says it all...We're back. After a summer/early fall hibernation that saw Scott play some golf at his club and Dan coach it on the PA high school circut, the boys finally have time to hit the record button and sit down to fire the podcast back up. The boys talk about the PA high school State Championships and how Dan's coaching season went. They talk fall golf in the Northeast and ...
Oct 23, 2023•59 min•Season 5Ep. 201
Welcome Back Podcast Patrons to Episode 200 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Shout out Tiger Hoods for our intro. On todays milestone episode, Dan is joined Pinehurst Resorts Senior Director of Media Relations, Mr. Alex Podlogar. Alex and Dan talk about the resort, how they have transitioned into the digital media age and why regular golfers are just as important to Pinehurst as the pro's are. Dan and Alex talk about wide ranging subjects that can be found in and around the resort. The guys finish up w...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 200
Welcome Back Podcast Patrons to Episode 199 of Leave the Pin Podcast. Shout out Tiger Hoods for our intro. On todays episode Dan is joined by newly crowned National Collegiate Player of the Year Charlie DeLong. Charlie plays for D2 powerhouse Grand Valley State. At the time of recording Charlie was prepping for Collegiate Nationals as both him and his team qualified for the tournament. Charlie details how his journey led him to GVSU and what his plans going forward are. We talk about his practic...
May 30, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 199
