The Fire Pit Podcast

In the 25 years of covering golf, the development of the game, courses and the camaraderie that’s core to the culture, it was time for Matt to share some of the best stories he has heard around fire pits all over the world. From PGA Tour players, caddies, architects, avid amateurs and buddies-trip planners, Matt has forged relationships with some of the most colorful and influential people in the game. So grab a drink, a seat and settle in. We’re getting to the essence of one story per podcast. A narrative so deep and meaningful, you save it for a post-round fire pit, which is where no one is in a hurry for the night to end.

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Episodes

Ken Griffey Jr. on Tiger, fatherhood, & hitting back-to-back HRs w/Dad!

Ok, settle in, stoke that fire, because today we’re catching up with Ken Griffey Jr. He’s seventh on the all-time list of home run leaders with 650, and in 2016, he was inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame with the highest voting percentage ever. We’re talking to "The Kid" about his father, about being a father, playing golf with Tiger and his father, and we’re revisiting one of the most memorable moments in the history of fathers and sons. What’s commonly known as, quote: “We finally did it.” ...

May 03, 2020•26 min

Child's Play: How Alan Shipnuck chased down Pebble Beach, Sports Illustrated and Ken Griffey Jr.

Alan Shipnuck , award-winning Senior Writer for Golf Magazine and Golf.com , joins The Fire Pit to tell the story of how he got the job at Pebble Beach as a kid, then Sports Illustrated, as a kid, and how he chased down "The Kid," Ken Griffey Jr ., to write what would be the first of Shipnuck's 20+ Sports Illustrated cover stories. With cameos by some legends in the sports world, Shipnuck's story parallels Cameron Crowe, as they both utilized talent and a dogged approach to reporting to get oppo...

Apr 26, 2020•43 min

The States of The Game - Golf vs. Covid-19

One of the benefits of being around a fire pit is that the conversation can go in a lot of directions. In this episode, it’s not one good story about golf, it’s several perspectives on the game now, and in the future. When and how can we play golf safely and responsibly by minimizing the risk of life or death? Joining me on this podcast are Dr. Ara Suppiah , a functional sports medical expert who I’ve worked with at Golf Channel for the last few years. Marty Carr, CEO of Carr Golf Group , which ...

Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 8 min

Mark Wiebe & John Ashworth: A Masters "Bro Deal"

Mark Wiebe and John Ashworth share a story about a dream and deal they made as kids, which came true at the 1986 Masters . Wiebe, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, and John Ashworth, who revolutionized golf fashion, made a deal when they were kids: Whoever qualifies to play in the Masters, the other one would carry the bag. And in 1986, they found themselves driving down Magnolia Lane, complete with chill-bumps and tears, it was a dream come true. Use promo MattyG25 at Linksoul.com for 25% off ...

Apr 12, 2020•55 min

The Fire Pit with Matt Ginella Trailer

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Apr 10, 2020•6 min

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