What is the PGA of America?
In this episode, Will, Matt, and Michelle talk about the PGA of America ahead of the upcoming 2024 PGA Championship.
May 15, 2024•40 min•Ep. 34
Par Talk
Welcome to Par Talk - the show built for new golfers to find the answers they’re looking for. Join as Will guides Matt through his first swing and beyond. Real questions from a real beginner, and expert answers from a golf addict. New episodes released every Wednesday.
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Episodes
Women's Professional Golf Primer
In this episode, Will, Matt, and Michelle discuss women's professional golf, and Matt shares his first 9 holes of the season experience.
Apr 24, 2024•54 min•Ep. 33
Mastering the Masters
In today's episode, Will, Matt, and Michelle review the 2024 Masters tournament and discuss other recent golfing experiences.
Apr 17, 2024•51 min•Ep. 32
Masters Preview - What a Beginner Should Know
This week we dive in on The Masters - the first Major tournament on the professional golf calendar for 2024. Get your questions answered!
Apr 10, 2024•45 min
Full Swing Show Recap
Michelle and Will deep dive on what worked and didn't about Seasons 1 and 2 of Netflix's Full Swing.
Apr 03, 2024•42 min
Early Golf Season Check In
As the golf season begins we wanted to check in on our goals and some of our group's burning topics.
Mar 20, 2024•44 min
Matt's First Lesson
In the hallowed halls of MIT Matt gets his first lesson from an actual instructor. Tune in to learn about his experience!
Mar 06, 2024•36 min
Par Talk Podcast - Cody Karoses
We interviewed PGA Professional and Instagram golf instructor Cody Karoses about his instagram account, golf instruction, and all the cool putting experiments he's run to teach new golfers a thing or two. Check Cody out on Instagram
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr
Valentines Day | Couples Golf
Happy Valentine's Day! This week Michelle and Will talk couples golf and give some Roses and Thorns from their experience.
Feb 14, 2024•34 min
Simulator Golf
Is Simulator golf good? Too expensive? Should you do it? All important questions as you try to survive winter. Listen to this week's episode for a beginner's take on simulator golf.
Jan 31, 2024•36 min
Winter Golfing Basics
Golf is not just a fair-weather sport! In this episode, Will, Matt, and Michelle talk about what you need to think about when going golfing in the cold of winter.
Jan 17, 2024•44 min•Ep. 24
Pro Golf from a Beginner's POV
Ever wonder what an alien would think of professional golf? This is for you. Our beginners share their takeaways from the first PGA Tour tournament they've ever watched. Follow @ParTalkPod on Twitter/X and Instagram
Jan 10, 2024•49 min
Setting Golf Goals for Improvement
Happy New Year! In the first episode of the year, Will, Matt, and Michelle talk about setting golf goals for beginners and recap their personal goals for 2024.
Jan 03, 2024•57 min•Ep. 22
Top Ten Beginner Golf Tips
In this episode, Will, Matt, and Michelle go through their top ten golf tips to wrap up the year!
Dec 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 21
Golf Goals: 2023 Recap
In this episode, Will, Matt, and Michelle reflect on how their year went and how they did on their golf-related goals. We also briefly discuss a fitness topic we missed last episode; cardio! Beginner questions of the week include: Where do you start and how do you work on your grip? What's the difference between a chip and a pitch?
Dec 13, 2023•53 min•Ep. 20
Fitness for Golf
On today's episode, Will, Matt, and Michelle talk strength and fitness for golfers. In addition, Will and Michelle explain the "Right Left" golf game.
Dec 07, 2023•49 min•Ep. 19
Gifting For Golfers
It's that time of year, and in this episode, Matt, Will, and Michelle talk about the best and the worst gifts for golfers! We also discuss a great beginner question of the week; how do you know when you're ready to move back to the next tees?
Nov 29, 2023•52 min•Ep. 18
Thankful at Thanksgiving
Just saying a quick hello and thank you to all our listeners. 17 episodes in and more great stuff to come. Please reach out with any questions we can answer or suggested guests. Follow us on Instagram .
Nov 22, 2023•4 min
The Nassau and Driving Range Etiquette Continued
In this episode, Michelle joins Will and Matt to discuss driving range etiquette, what to look for when buying a putting mat, and the Nassau, a complex betting game played by many golfers.
Nov 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 16
Handicap System 101
On this episode we dive into handicaps - answering these critical questions What is a handicap? What is the history of golf handicaps? How should a beginner engage with the handicap system?
Nov 08, 2023•46 min•Ep. 15
167 at The Shattuck
In this episode, Will and Matt are joined by Michelle, who brings the "Beginner Question of the Week", and chat about Matt's latest beginner experience at an amazing but difficult course in New Hampshire where Matt ran into many new obstacles.
Nov 01, 2023•51 min•Ep. 14
Competition at Shiskine and Arran Adventures
In this episode, Michelle again joins Will and Matt to discuss their favorite day of golf of the trip and their adventures on the Isle of Arran in Scotland.
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Stuck on Machrihanish Beach
In this episode, Will, Matt, and Michelle discuss playing at Machrihanish, home of "the best opening hole in the world". Listen to see see if it really lived up to its name!
Oct 18, 2023•45 min•Ep. 12
Wet Shoes and Dunes
In this episode, Matt, Will, and Michelle recap their experience of there first 2 rounds of golf on their first day in Scotland! This includes 9 holes at Carradale Golf Club and 18 holes at Machrihanish Dunes.
Oct 13, 2023•41 min•Ep. 11
Scotland Prep Pt. 2
In this episode, Will goes through the team's Scotland itinerary and previews the trip. Listen for details on the where, why, and how it'll all come together. Follow the show @ParTalkPod on instagram.
Sep 27, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Scotland Prep!
In this episode, Will and Matt talk about preparations for golfing in the UK before Matt heads over early.
Sep 21, 2023•40 min
Kolf
In this episode, Will and Matt talk about the origins and history of golf.
Sep 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 8
Labor Day Fun
In this episode, Will and Matt talk about golfing in Maine, traveling with clubs, and discuss upcoming topics!
Sep 07, 2023•36 min•Ep. 7
Attire
In this episode, Will and Matt talk about what to wear when golfing.
Aug 30, 2023•33 min•Ep. 6
Beginner Equipment
In this episode, Matt and Will discuss the gear you need to get started, go through what Matt has in his beginner bag, and discuss some ways to go about getting your gear to get you on the course quickly and affordably.
Aug 23, 2023•32 min
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