Host Kyle Surlow is joined by Chris Derr of No Gimmes ( no_gimmes ) preview the players and stories they'll be following during the 2018 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Topics include Rory completing the career grand slam, whether Justin Rose can finally get over the hump, whether Dustin Johnson has become underrated this weekend, plus much more. Follow Chris on Instagram , Twitter and subscribe to the No Gimmes Podcast on iTunes . This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn ...
Apr 04, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Hosts Kyle Surlow and Casey Edmondson preview Tiger Woods' 2018 appearance at The Masters, which will take place at Augusta National Golf Club this upcoming weekend. The hosts also discuss what they expect from players like Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy, and why The Masters is their favorite weekend of the year. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 03, 2018•47 min
Host Kyle Surlow reviews the actions from Bubba Watson's win at the WGC Dell Match Play Championship, then discusses fans Tiger Woods expectations for the 2018 Masters Tournament. Then, Kyle talks about his initial experience with Callaway's new Rogue driver and how it stacks up with other drivers from the past decade. This episode is sponsored by Health IQ - Visit HealthIQ.com/GolfGuid e to see if you qualify for lower rates on your life insurance. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is also...
Mar 28, 2018•27 min
Darin Bunch is a golf travel aficionado with Golf News Net, and is part of the development team at Pacific Gales in Port Orford, Oregon. In this episode, host Kyle Surlow and Darin discuss all things related to Pacific Gales (PG), the exciting new golf course and resort on the Oregon coast that is still in the developmental stages, but is set to break ground within the next year. Just 45 south of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Pacific Gales aims to be the next great American seaside links, and Kyle a...
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Darin Bunch (@getawaysgolf) is a passionate golfer who works with Golf News Net and is involved with the upcoming Pacific Gales Golf Course project in Port Orford, Oregon. In this episode, host Kyle Surlow talks about Tiger Woods' performance at the Valspar Championship and its affect on the golf world and the USGA's rules changes. Then, Kyle and Darin discuss their love of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and Darin's expertise in the world of hickory golf clubs. This episode is sponsored by Health IQ. ...
Mar 14, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Andy Johnson ( @the_fried_egg ) is the founder of The Fried Egg, where he covers professional and amateur golf as well as golf course architecture and development. In this episode, host Kyle Surlow and Andy discuss Andy's recent trip to Northwood Golf Club in Monte Rio, CA with friend Zac Blair, the state of golf course development in the United States, focusing on Boca National in Boca Raton, Florida and the Jackson Park golf project in Chicago, which is set to be designed by Tiger Woods. At th...
Mar 07, 2018•54 min
Andy Johnson ( @the_fried_egg ) is the founder of The Fried Egg , where he covers professional and amateur golf as well as golf course architecture. Andy and host Kyle Surlow discuss Andy's past year as the Fried Egg has grown, writing versus podcasting, how club champions stack up against tour pros, both of their favorite sports writers, the Chicago Bulls, and Andy's recent golf trip to the San Francisco Bay Area. Read and listen to Andy's work on The Fried Egg here: http://www.friedegg.com Thi...
Feb 28, 2018•1 hr 5 min
This past weekend, host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) participated in the 48th Annual Big Squaw Valley Invitational in Lake County, California, where golf returns to its most basic form. No green grass, no manicured playing conditions, PVC pipes for flagsticks and just two clubs allowed per person, the Squaw Valley Invitational is a golfing experience that allows every player to focus on what's most important on the golf course, fun and camaraderie among playing partners. This episode of the Golf Guide...
Feb 21, 2018•19 min
Up-and-coming golf course architect Brett Hochstein ( @hochsteindesign ) joins host Kyle Surlow to discuss how to build a low-maintenance golf course, the benefits of links golf and what goes in to building a bunker. Before that, Kyle recounts Ted Potter's victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and looks ahead to this weekend's Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, CA, including Tiger Woods being paired with Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas for the first two rounds, Europe's st...
Feb 14, 2018•46 min
Up-and-coming golf course designer Brett Hochstein (@hochsteindesign) joins host Kyle Surlow to discuss his background as a golf course designer, how he learned how to operate a bulldozer and excavator, being named one of Matt Ginella's best young architects, and the challenges of breaking through in the golf design industry. Before the interview with Brett Hochstein, Kyle shares some observations on the debauchery-filled Waste Management Open in Scottsdale, Arizona, and looks ahead to the upcom...
Feb 07, 2018•55 min
Host Kyle Surlow (@golfguide_) covers what's going on in the golfing world this week, including Jason Day winning the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, reactions from Tiger Woods' 2018 PGA Tour debut, JB Holmes' slow play, looking ahead to the Waste Management Open at TPC Scottsdale, back-to-back defending champion Hideki Matsuyama's chances of repeating, a recap of the 2018 PGA Merchandise show in Orlando, Florida, and the new feud between Callaway Golf's Vice President of Ma...
Jan 31, 2018•55 min
Host Kyle Surlow is joined by co-host Casey Edmondson as they preview Tiger Woods' 2018 season, speculating on how he will fare at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, CA. In addition, Casey shares stories from his first trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and offers some final thoughts on the closing of Aetna Springs Golf Course. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET // Use the promo code 'ggpodcast' and save 10% on all orders of $50 or more. Learn more about your ...
Jan 24, 2018•43 min
Host Kyle Surlow ( @ksurlow ) discusses this week's events in golf, including the Golf Channel's cameramen and television crew going on strike, leading to some less-than-ideal coverage of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Other topics on today's podcast include San Geronimo Golf Course in Marin County closing, Nick Saban buying a golf course, Callaway's new Rogue woods, Tiger Woods' odds to win The Masters and complications at Mike Keiser's new project, Coul Links, in Northern Scotland. Finally, at the e...
Jan 17, 2018•45 min
Host Kyle Surlow ( @ksurlow ) reviews golf news from the beginning of 2018, including Tiger's upcoming appearances at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, and the Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Finally, Kyle discusses talks about Aetna Springs Golf Course in Pope Valley, California will be closing its doors. This episode is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 10, 2018•32 min
Friends Kyle and Kevin recount their 2017 trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort on the Oregon Coast, then share their observations from Tiger Woods' performance at the Hero World Challenge. This episode is proudly presented by GOLF GUIDE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr
Ahead of their annual trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, host Kyle Surlow and his buddy Brad review all the essential gear golfers need for a winter golf trip where the weather is cold and rainy. Gone is the notion that all you need is rain gear and an umbrella. They guys go over the list of gear they take to Bandon Dunes every November and December that allows them to thrive in weather filled with wind, rain and hail. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about you...
Oct 26, 2017•47 min
Ben Peters is a high-level amateur golfer, caddy, and general lover of all things golf. He joins host Kyle Surlow to discuss his recent golf trip to the Northeast United States to play some of the world's best golf courses. You can follow Ben on Instagram (@thegolfhawk) to see pictures of the trip. Also follow Golf Guide on Instagram (@golfguide_) This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 28, 2017•1 hr 35 min
Joe Shasky ( @ButcherBoy415 ) is an avid golfer, Bay Area sports personality and co-host of The Butcher and Baruh Podcast. Joe joins host Kyle Surlow to discuss the 2017 PGA Tour season, the year's most memorable major, who will be the next generation's Tiger Woods, updating the FedEx Cup playoffs, new tournament formats they'd like to see on tour, and Joe's favorite Bay Area public golf courses. Follow Joe Shasky on Twitter and Instagram and find his podcast, The Butcher and Baruh on iTunes . T...
Sep 20, 2017•1 hr 42 min
Chris Derr ( @no_gimmes ) is the host of the No Gimmes Podcast and an assistant golf professional at Presidio Golf Club in San Francisco, CA. Chris and host Kyle Surlow ( @ksurlow ) discuss their round of golf at Northwood Golf Club and its relationship with its infamous neighbor, The Bohemian Grove. Then they discuss how to improve the FedEx Cup Playoffs, caddying on the Latin American Tour, the process of becoming a Class A PGA Professional, experiences in podcasting and the 2017 Walker Cup at...
Sep 11, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Hosts Kyle Surlow ( @ksurlow ) and Casey Edmondson recap the major championships of 2017. Working their way backwards, they look back at Justin Thomas' victory at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and what to expect from JT going forward. Then they recount Jordan Spieth's epic 13th hole at Royal Birkdale at the Open Championship, and share some thoughts on his famous "Go Get That" eagle putt. Then they look back at Sergio Garcia's win at the Masters and Brooks Koepka's win at the U.S. Open as...
Aug 30, 2017•57 min
Rob Lang is the General Manager and co-founder of Indi Golf Clubs , a new golf club manufacturer based in Southern California that specializes in making maximum performance wedges. Host Kyle Surlow ( @ksurlow ) and Rob discuss the founding of Indi Golf and how the USGA's rules regarding equipment affect amateur golfer's enjoyment of the game and it's effects on manufacturers. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net and Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Aug 23, 2017•43 min•Ep. 48
Host Kyle Surlow ( @ksurlow ) talks about Jordan Spieth's spectacular win at The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, then discusses what it means for runner-up Matt Kuchar with lifelong Kuch superfan Mark Mendoza. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 25, 2017•24 min
Hosts Kyle (@ksurlow) and Casey look back at the 2017 U.S. Open and reflect on whether the tournament should be contested at Erin Hills again. Then the guys discuss Phil Mickelson and Jim "Bones" Mackay's sudden breakup, and look ahead to The Open Championship, which will be contested at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. This episode is proudly presented by GolfGuide.Net and Seamus Golf Follow Golf Guide on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Jun 27, 2017•58 min
Hosts Kyle and Casey preview the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Hartford, Wisconsin. They preview what to look for this weekend from the first-time major venue and some players to keep an eye on this weekend. Afterwards, they discuss the benefits of camping out at a major championship, Gary Player's recent evisceration of Robert Trent Jones Jr. (in response to a recent interview Jones did with Golf Digest). Finally, both hosts offer some thoughts about Tiger Woods' recent life struggles. This e...
Jun 14, 2017•51 min
Hosts Kyle and Casey cover a variety of golf-related topics that center around golf in the North Bay Area, and the rest of Northern California. They discuss the state of caddying in America in 2017 and where the profession might be going. Both Adobe Creek Golf Club (currently closed) in Petaluma and Aetna Springs Golf Course in Pope Valley are for sale, and the hosts speculate on what might become of both courses after ownership changes hands. Finally, in response to Rick Vacek's recent article ...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 44
Jay Blasi is a golf course architect, whose prominent West Coast work includes Chambers Bay, host of the 2015 U.S. Open, where he was a key figure in Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s design team. Jay also recently completed a complete renovation of Santa Ana Country Club in Irvine, CA, and is now consulting with the San Francisco Public Golf Alliance for their restoration of Sharp Park Golf Course. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide and Seamus Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
May 10, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Kyle brings on his buddy Kev to talk about alternative tournament formats in the wake of the Zurich Classic in New Orleans switching to a 2-man team format. They discuss how much they enjoy playing in tournaments that utilize rules like chapman, stableford, moneyball, alternate shot and more, and which ones they'd like to see added to the PGA Tour schedule. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Seamus Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 28, 2017•32 min
Kyle talks to his buddy Ben, who is an avid amateur golfer, caddy and lover of golf course architecture. You can follow him on instagram @thegolfhawk . On this episode, Kyle and Ben talk about their love of Bay Area golf, and discuss topics all over the golf spectrum, including their favorite tracks in Sonoma County, the best private clubs on the San Francisco peninsula, playing golf with Tom Doak, the perfect hickory golf championship and much more. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUID...
Apr 20, 2017•1 hr 16 min
The 2017 Masters Tournament has come and gone, and hosts Kyle and Casey share their thoughts on Sergio Garcia and his stunning victory at Augusta National Golf Club, as well as whether or not Justin Rose 'lost' the tournament, why Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler were so awful on Sunday's final round, and Jim Nantz's spectacular performance in Butler Cabin. This episode is sponsored by Seamus Golf - use the promo code 'GolfGuide15' and save 15% on all purchases at SeamusGolf.com for April 2017. T...
Apr 14, 2017•27 min
Hosts Casey and Kyle give their predictions for the 2017 Masters and what they expect to see at the annual tournament contested at Augusta National Golf Club. Topics include the news that Dustin Johnson has fallen down a flight of stairs on the eve of the first round, each of their ideal Masters outcomes, how Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy will fare and whether a first time participant has a shot at winning. For the final 2 minutes of the podcast, both hosts touch on the Lexi Thompson ruling at ...
Apr 06, 2017•51 min
