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Nice Grass Nice People

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger's sit down every week to discuss the most important and fringiest stories in the world of golf, covering men's and women's professional golf, course architecture, golf business and culture, along with new technology affecting golfers old and new.
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Episodes

The Slow Play Debate Hits a Breaking Point as the Playoffs become an afterthought (Ep. 130)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss the 'Slow-Play' debate that has overtaken the golf world. They go in to detail about all the events that took place at last weekend's Northern Trust Open and beyond. The hosts also talk about Patrick Reed's win, his rise to 2nd place in the FedEx Cup standings, and whether the current playoff format is viable long-term. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 14, 20191 hr

The Thorbjørn Oleson situation and other professional news (Ep. 129)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by friend Keal Meredith to discuss everything in professional golf from this past weekend, including JT Poston's win at the Wyndham Championship, Hinaka Shibuno's win at the AIG Women's British Open and Zac Blair's win at the Ellie Mae Classic. Then, the two hosts discuss the story of European Ryder Cupper Thorbjørn Oleson allegedly groping a women on a British Airways flight then peeing in the plane's aisle. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net Learn mor...

Aug 05, 201926 min

A Newly Renovated Golf Course on the Monterey Peninsula? (Ep. 128)

Host Kyle Surlow talks about Brooks Koepka and his performance at this past weekend's WCG event in Memphis, TN, the he discusses the news that the Pebble Beach Company may be renovating one of its golf courses beginning this fall. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 201923 min

2019 Open Championship Preview - Part 2 (Ep. 126)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss their top storylines heading into the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Then, the duo talk odds and wagering, and even though Rory McIlory was the betting favorite at the time of recording , Kyle and Jess talk about how it's unwise to bet against Brooks Koepka in 2019, plus they share a few of their favorite bets for this weekend. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET & Sports Betting Dime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Jul 15, 20191 hr 4 min

2019 Open Championship Preview - Part 1 (Ep. 125)

Host Kyle Surlow discusses all things Royal Portrush Golf Club, including information about the architect Harry Colt, the club's history, why hosting this championship in Northern Ireland is a big deal and more. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 201933 min

Matt Wolff wins the 3M Open and the golf world is PUMPED (Ep. 124)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss Matt Wolff's historic and exciting win at the 3M Open, Jon Rahm's victory at the Irish Open, John Daly walking at the Open Championship, and then they look forward to this weekend's John Deere Classic and Scottish Open. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 09, 201959 min

Nate Lashley is a PGA Tour winner, and what to keep in your pockets when you're playing (Ep. 123)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss Nate Lashley's win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Steve Stricker's win at the U.S. Senior Open, the upcoming 3M Open, NBC's coverage of the upcoming Open Championship, the United State's most expensive public courses, and what golf supplies to keep in your pockets while you're playing. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 02, 20191 hr 3 min

Lake Almanor golf, Chez & Hannah win, and the new KFC Tour (Ep. 122) | The Golf Guide Podcast

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss the biggest stories in golf from the past week, including golf in Lake Almanor, CA, Chez Reavie's win at the Travelers Championship, Hannah Green's win at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, Michelle Wie's injury difficulties and uncertain future, Matthew Wolff and Viktor Hovland's professional debuts, the mens developmental tour's new name, and the wild story from a golf course in Santa Maria, CA that involved a shooting in the clubhouse after a dispute...

Jun 26, 201944 min

Recapping the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach (Ep. 121)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack recap Gary Woodland's win at the 2019 United States Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links. The hosts also discuss the USGA, takeaways from the tournament, Brooks Koepka's historic major championship performance, Tiger, what happened to Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy on Sunday, and the FOX broadcast. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 18, 201958 min

Previewing the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach (Ep. 120)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by Jess Stimack to preview any and every aspect of this week's United States Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 20191 hr 25 min

May Musings: Donnie plays a lot of golf and the USGA has an image problem (Ep. 119)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by friend Keal Meredith to discuss various golf topics, including Stanford's win at the NCAA championships, Hank Haney's suspension, Donald Trump's love of taxpayer-subsidized golf, and the USGA's problem with PGA Tour players. This episode contains more explicit content than usual, so listener discretion is advised. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 31, 201928 min

PGA Championship Recap (Ep. 118)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack review their highlights from the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage State Park's Black Course, where Brooks Koepka lapped the field en route to a two-stroke victory. They discuss how Brooks has ascended to become the most fearsome force in professional golf and how Kopeka's personality has evolved over the past 24 months. After going on a brief tangent on the Golden State Warriors advancing to a fifth straight NBA Finals, the hosts discuss other things they like...

May 21, 201953 min

PGA Championship Preview, Part 2, w/ Jess Stimack (Ep. 117)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by Jess Stimack to discuss this weekend's PGA Championship at Bethpage Black Golf Course on Long Island, New York. The hosts discuss some news heading into championship week, first and second round pairing they like, who is on Jess' "No Chance" list, and wrap things up with a discussion on who they like to win and finish inside the top 5. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net and Golf Guide Events. Join us for trips to Gamble Sands and Bandon Dunes later t...

May 14, 20191 hr 11 min

PGA Championship Preview, Part 1, w/ Chris Derr (Ep. 116)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by No Gimmes' Chris Derr to discuss the 2019 PGA Championship a week ahead of the first round. Topics on this episode include previewing Bethpage Black's golf course, the news that John Daly will be using a cart, what their best and worst case scenarios are in terms of watchability, plus much more. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net, where you can save up to 70% on greens fees at golf courses throughout Northern California and ...

May 10, 201954 min

Gamble Sands, the West's next great links golf destination (Ep. 115)

Host Kyle Surlow and guest Greg Clemmer talk about their experience at Gamble Sands, the golf resort located in the rural town of Brewster, Washington. Kyle and Greg talk about how Gamble Sands compares with other 'links' golf destinations in the United States, Gamble Sands' lodging, dining, amenities and its plans for future expansion. To visit Gamble Sands with Kyle and the rest of the Golf Guide gang this October, click here to learn about Golf Guide's trip to Gamble Sands on October 10-12, 2...

May 08, 201948 min

One week later, looking back at Tiger's Masters win, plus a Zurich Classic preview with Jess Stimack (Ep. 114)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack discuss Tiger's win at the 2019 Masters with a full week of thought processing, then they recap CT Pan's win at the RBC Heritage at Harbor Town, then preview the teams they're most looking forward to at this week's Zurich Classic. Kyle and Jess also discuss the news of Chambers Bay's new poa anna greens, as well as the formal announcement of Bandon Dunes' fifth championship course at the Bally Bandon Sheep Ranch. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.N...

Apr 23, 201958 min

Tiger Woods wins the 2019 Masters (Ep. 113)

An emotional Kyle Surlow talks about Tiger Woods' historic victory at the 2019 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. What does it mean for Tiger's legacy and what we can expect moving forward, and how the win impacted a generation of golfers who have been waiting for this victory for over a decade. This episode is proudly sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 201941 min

2019 Masters Preview with Jess Stimack (Ep. 112)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack preview the 2019 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 09, 20192 hr 10 min

Early Masters news and WGC-Match Play recap (Ep. 111)

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack go over news from The Masters, which is now just a week away, and they recap Kevin Kisner's win at the WGC-Match Play at Austin Country Club, and Nasa Hataoka's win at the Kia Classic. This episode is proudly presented by the new GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 02, 201950 min

WGC Match Play Preview (Ep. 110)

Host Kyle Surlow recaps Paul Casey's win at the 2019 Valspar Championship, then discusses Dustin Johnson and the 'strength of play' rule, Robert Garrigus' PED suspension, the USGA hiring Jason Gore, Nelly Korda's ascent to becoming the top ranked American in women's golf, and Patrick Reed's swing struggles. Then, Kyle is joined by friend and teaching professional Jess Stimack to preview then 2019 WGC Match play at Austin Country Club. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide...

Mar 26, 20191 hr 5 min

Swing mistakes new golfers make, and golf courses are for sale! (Ep. 109)

Host Kyle Surlow recaps news from the past week in the world of golf, which includes the sales of a couple West Coast golf courses, Rory McIlroy winning THE PLAYERS, media day for the Hugel Air Premia LA Open, and then discusses a recent Golf.com article that talks about the three most common mistakes that new golfers make. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 21, 201925 min

RIP Dan Jenkins, and Phil and Tiger get ready for THE PLAYERS (Ep. 108)

Host Kyle Surlow remembers legendary sportswriter Dan Jenkins, then reviews the top stories in golf this week, including Phil changing his mind about THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP, Tiger's injury, Keith Foster's sentencing and Justin Rose's comments on slow-play. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 201937 min

Crunchy Pete, Rule Fiascos and JT vs. The USGA (Ep. 107)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by friend and PGA teaching professional Jess Stimack to discuss Keith Mitchell's victory at the 2019 Honda Classic, the legend of Crunchy Pete, Justin Thomas' feud with the USGA and how the new rules are affecting golf's professionals. Additionally, Kyle discusses Masters ticket prices, a new course renovation in San Diego, plus much more. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Mar 05, 201941 min

What happens to the Open Championship after Brexit? (Ep. 106)

Host Kyle Surlow reviews the week's top stories in golf, which include Golfweek's article on what happens to the Open Championship at Royal Portrush if the UK follows through with its Brexit plans, Dustin Johnson winning in Mexico, Royal Liverpool being awarded the 2022 Open Championship, Steve Stricker being named Ryder Cup Captain and continued criticism of golf's new rules. This episode is presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 27, 201928 min

2019 PGA Tour season preview with Jess Stimack (Ep. 105)

Host Kyle Surlow briefly discusses JB Holmes slow-play at this past weekend's Genesis Open at the top of the show, then spends the next few hours with friend and PGA teaching professional Jess Stimack discussing what they expect from the world's top 15 ranked players this season and who their picks to win are for 2019's major championships. This episode is presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide . Intro music provided by the one and only broiler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Feb 20, 20191 hr 55 min

Kuch the Mooch and Sergio's apology (Ep. 104)

Host Kyle Surlow recounts the week's biggest stories in the world of golf. This week, Kyle discusses the revelation that Matt Kuchar paid his caddie 'El Tucan' 0.38% of his winnings at last year's Mayakoba Classic and Sergio Garcia's apology via social media. Additional topics covered in this episode include Lucy Li keeping her amateur status and Phil Mickelson winning the AT&T Pro-Am. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Feb 14, 201929 min

Sergio is still a dick, and Brooks Koepka might just be alright (Ep. 103)

Host Kyle Surlow recounts and discusses the latest news in the world of golf. This week's episode includes Segio Garcia's outburst in Saudi Arabia, Brooks Koepka's reaction to the ordeal, the European Tour's decision to host a tournament in Saudi Arabia, Rickie Fowler's win at the Waste Management Open, Patrick Reed supposedly apologizing to his Ryder Cup teammates, NBCUniversal's GolfPass, Pasatiempo's television debut and more. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Lear...

Feb 06, 201936 min

West Coast Swing Preview w/ Jess Stimack (Ep. 102)

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by friend Jess Stimack to preview the four major tournaments of the PGA Tour's 'West Coast Swing'. Jess is a golf teaching professional, high school golf coach and prominent blogger. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 201947 min

Matt Kuchar, the victorious villain (Ep. 101)

Host Kyle Surlow recaps Matt Kuchar's win at Wai'alae Country Club this past weekend, and dives into the scandal that surrounded his victory at the Sony Open. This episode also discusses the commitments from Choi Ho-Sung and Jose de Jesus Rodriguez and the AT&T Pro-Am, as well as Nike's new 'golf shoes'. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 15, 201930 min
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