In this episode the boys cover everything that has happened in the world of golf today We recap the RSM where Talor Gooch wins his first tournament and Mac Hughes our beloved Canadian finishes second. The boys also discuss the piece of content that has been blowing up everyones news feed. Tiger's first swing since his accident in Los Angeles. Welcome back Big Cat! We also touch on what happened over on the European Tour, where Collin Morikawa wins the race to Dubai as Rory had a few bad breaks c...
Nov 22, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 230
In this episode we sit down with Mike Johnson of Piretti Golf. The boys talk to Mike about how he navigated building his line of premium putters, the inspiration behind the concept and what it took to go from an idea to being one of the most sought after putters collectors can buy. Beyond diving into Mike's business journey, we talk about his passion for rock climbing and bouldering, how he secured his first tour players using Piretti Putters (Henrik Stenson and Tony Finau). Mike also has a huge...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In this episode Tom and Parksy briefly discuss this weekend's happenings across the different professional golf tours. We start by talking about Canadian-born Jason Kokrak taking down the Houston Open with some impressive play! This is his 3rd win in the last 13 months. Congrats! in LPGA News, Nelly Korda wins the Pelican Women's Championship after beating Sei Young Kim, Lexi Thompson, and Lydia Ko. Not mentioned in the podcast, but shoutout to Canadian Brooke Henderson for finishing 5th! Tom an...
Nov 15, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 228
In this episode the boys have the honour of sitting down in our guest's house, Mr. Dan Mann, to discuss his rollercoaster ride in the golf adjacent industry. Dan discusses his journey through the media adjacent side of the golf industry and how he has been involved over the years. He explains how working with My Golf Spy opened up doors to small businesses in golf that have helped shape his opinion of the game and what the future looks like for it. We cover growing up and playing golf in the low...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 228
In this episode the boys bring on the General Manager of Galvin Green North America, Mr. Tom Romano. We get into Tom's quick ascent to the top of the company and the excitement around the brand and the push being made in the North American market. Tom discusses life in New York city and some of the golf he gets to experience in the North East, along with the lifestyle the brand offers him, giving him the chance to travel across America. We also chat about the fun and challenging sides of navigat...
Nov 04, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 224
In this episode the boys cover the Bermuda Championship where Lucas Herbert won his first PGA Tour event. We also breakdown the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada that was played in Niagra at Lookout Point Country Club. Nick Kenney of The National Golf Club who took down the title joins the boys to recap his play and his first appearance in the field for this event. Cody Yaremovich also joins the show today as the boys welcome him to Vancouver for the winter. All that and much more! If...
Nov 02, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 225
In this episode the boys chat with Mark Scheifele the NHL Superstar playing for the Winnipeg Jets. Mark discusses what it was like playing in the all Canadian division during the 2020-21 season and the competitive juices that it brought among the teams. Mark also takes us through his introduction to the game of golf and how it became a major passion in his life away from the rink. We also dive into his role as a leader in the community, helping with KidSport and the importance of contributing to...
Oct 28, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 224
In this episode the boys cover Hideki Matsuyama's win at the ZOZO Championship. We chat about the back and forth battle between Hideki and Cam Tringale over the weekend and the importance of Matsuyama's win in his home nation. The boys also discuss the article out of Golf Digest-Australia surrounding the nod Greg Norman has been given to lead the charge on a potential F1 style world golf tour and what these world golf league ideas do for the game moving forward. Lastly, another piece of news out...
Oct 24, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 223
In this episode we chat with the COO of Kemper Sports, Mr. Jim Stegall. Jim guides us through his time spent in the navy to his executive role with one of, if not the best golf, hospitality and property management companies in North America- Kemper Sports. Kemper Sports has become a leader in memorable golf experiences and Jim discusses how him and his team have achieved that title with resorts such as Bandon Dunes, Streamsong and Chambers Bay, the host of the 2015 U.S. Open. Jim and the boys al...
Oct 21, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 222
In this episode the boys recap the second consecutive week in Vegas for The CJ Cup at Summit and discuss Rory's Sunday surge to win his 20th career victory. We chat about the excitement around Rickie Fowler being in contention and ask the question...is he back? We chat about the difference in the tv product this week, and just how easy this golf course played. We talk about the PGA Tour's decision to cap driver lengths and Phil's disappointment with the decision, Casey Martin's surgery, and we t...
Oct 18, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 221
In this episode we sit down with a man who revolutionized the game, Founder and Creator of Adams Golf, Mr. Barney Adams. Barney discusses how his time spent caddying and scrubbing clubs in the back shop helped him develop his idea to improve the "long second shot" with his tight lies fairway wood concept. He describes how Adams Golf took off in such a short period of time with an investment towards an infomercial that transformed not only his brand but the other club manufacturers as well, by mo...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 220
In this episode we get back on board the "I'm with Im" train and celebrate Sungjae Im's second win on the PGA Tour! We dive into the week in Vegas and the sleepy weekend on the Tour but also chat about the electrifying week on the Champions tour, with Mickelson's third win with the old boys. We cover the great viewing experience of the Founders Cup on the LPGA tour and Rafa Carbrera Bello's masterful win at his nation's Open. We also chat about our unexpected Arv Olsen award from the PGA of Brit...
Oct 13, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 219
In this episode the boys bring on the CP Women's Open Tournament Director, Mr. Ryan Paul. Ryan has worked for Golf Canada essentially since he was a young boy, but took on his premier role in 2017 and he shares with us the incredible highs, like watching Canadian, Brooke Henderson win the event; to the very difficult lows of cancelling the tournament 2 years in a row due to COVID. We discuss Ryan's family ties to Golf Canada, as his father held a position with the organization for over 40 years....
Oct 07, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 218
In this episode the boys recap Sam Burns's win at the Sanderson Farms Championship and what his trajectory looks like, as well as some of the other standouts from the week. We discuss Bryson's trip the world long drive challenge and what we can expect out of the "Big Golfer" We are also joined by the Director of Golf at Rolling Hills Country Club to discuss Parks and David's trip down to California and the days spent at Rolling Hills and The Quarry. All that and much more! If you have any questi...
Oct 04, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 217
In this episode we chat with the drummer for the Black Keys, Mr. Patrick Carney. Patrick tells us about his new found obsession for the game and how the addiction started! We discuss what his goals are for the game and just what makes golf and music so similar. We talk about his relationship with Dan and the whole Black Keys experience and what the future holds for the band and his golf game! All that and much more! If you have any questions or feedback please email us at fourjackpodcast@gmail.c...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 216
In this episode we breakdown the Ryder Cup and the U.S. team's massive victory at Whistling Straits. We chat about the dominance of the new wave of American players, the generational changes on both teams, Rory's emotional week, the end of the Brooks and Bryson feud and of course Drunk DJ!! All that and much more! If you have any questions or feedback please email us at fourjackpodcast@gmail.com If you like the podcast please rate, review and share with your friends! Cheers....
Sep 27, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 215
In this episode the boys chat with Mr. Bill Holowaty of Miura Golf. Bill discusses his life before Miura, playing hockey for UBC and eventually making his first trip to Japan, where he accepted a contract to play professional hockey there. While there, he made a trip to the Miura factory, where he found his calling and a position with the exclusive club manufacturer. Bill describes the differences in the Miura process to the rest of the OEM's and what the transition was like for him and his team...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 214
In this episode the boys jump back into the 2022 PGA Tour season, recapping Max Homa's third victory on tour at the Fortinet Championship. Next, we move onto our preview for the most exciting week in golf, The Ryder Cup. We breakdown the team selections, possible pairings, dark horses and our team picks for the week. All that and much more! If you have any questions or feedback please email us at fourjackpodcast@gmail.com If you like the podcast please rate, review and share with your friends! C...
Sep 21, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 213
In this episode we are joined by one of the respected men in Canadian golf, CEO of the CPGA, Mr. Kevin Thistle. Kevin gives us his take on the overall impact of COVID on the game and what it's going to take to retain the new golfers and continue to ride this unprecedented wave in the game. We discuss Kevin's incredible career in the golf industry which includes time spent at some of the most premier facilities in the country, all of which helped mold him into one of the most business savvy profe...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 212
In this episode we catch up with the President of Canada Skateboard, our friend Mr. Benny Stoddard. Benny takes us through the insane experience of skateboarding's entrance into the Olympics this summer in Tokyo. He describes what the games were like during COVID and the immense amount of protocols and procedures everyone had to go through to make each and every event happen. We talk about the impact it had on skateboarding and how excited everyone involved was, and how it left the athletes fire...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 211
In this episode the boys recap the wild week of golf, including the Tour Championship and the conclusion of the Fedex Cup Playoffs, The Solheim Cup at Inverness and our first trip to Sagebrush and our incredible experience! All that and much more! If you have any questions or feedback please email us at fourjackpodcast@gmail.com If you like the podcast please rate, review and share with your friends! Cheers. https://www.instagram.com/sagebrushgolfclub/...
Sep 08, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 210
In this episode we speak to one of the most decorated players in the BCPGA's history, Bryn Parry. Bryn describes some of the methods and mentalities he has used over the years to become such a successful player and some simple tips anyone can use to help them improve their game. Bryn talks about getting the opportunity to play world class golf at a young age with his dad and how that changed his outlook on the game. We also discuss his playing career on the Canadian and Nationwide Tours. He also...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 209
In this episode the boys break down the week of the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club and Patrick Cantlay's thrilling playoff victory over Bryson Dechambeau. We talk about the impressive display of golf put on by the field, but most notably Bryson, which included a second round 60. We also discuss the option of moving the Fedex Cup playoff venues to courses outside of the east coast and potentially including the Canadian Open as one of the events. On the back half of the episode we brin...
Aug 30, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 208
In this episode the boys welcome on, Coach John Handrigan of the University of Notre Dame. We discuss the recent U.S. Amateur and the terrific play by Notre Dame's very own Davis Chatfield and the quality of play shown by all at the challenging Oakmont Country Club. Coach Handrigan spends some time talking about the current squad and what he is looking forward to this upcoming season, especially with the return of most of the team from last season. John takes us through the recruiting process an...
Aug 26, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 207
In this episode the boys recap the busy week in golf including Big Tone's huge win at The Northern Trust for his first win since the 2016 Puerto Rico Open! We talk about the tough playoff loss for Cam Smith, Jon Rahm's late collapse and Spieth's roller coaster week. Next, we cover the week at Carnoustie and the tremendous win by Anna Nordqvist, as well as the stunning leaderboard on the weekend, and the heartbreaking shank by Nanna Koerstz Madsen on the 72nd hole.. Lastly, we discuss for Vancouv...
Aug 24, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 206
In this episode the boys are thrilled to have on the head coach of the University of Florida Gators golf team, Coach JC Deacon! Coach Deacon describes his journey from winning Ontario Jr. boys titles to skittishly making his way across the border after accepting a coaching job with UNLV, all the way to accepting the head coaching role for one of the best div 1 golf teams in the country. He talks about what life is like at U of F and the pressure it can present for each and every player and the t...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 205
In this episode the boys talk about the busy week of golf, starting with Kevin Kisner's win at the Wyndham Championship. We cover the 6-way playoff and the impressive week for Canadian, Roger Sloan. We also discuss some of the movers and shakers in the Fedex Cup standings and where things sit moving into the first leg of the playoffs next week. Next, we cover the week at the U.S. Amateur at the famed Oakmont Country Club and James Piot's first Amateur title. We talk about the wild lines that wer...
Aug 16, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 204
In this episode we have the return of our favorite gear head, Mr. Johnny Wunder! Johnny takes us on the rollercoaster he has been living the past year, after leaving Golf WRX and moving into his dream job with Callaway Golf. Johnny describes the transition to the new gig and what the first couple events were like, which included a "what's in the bag" with Phil Mickelson! We talk about his experiences at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open, having two Callaway staffers picking up some huge wins an...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 203
In this episode we cover the incredible weekend put on by the VGT at the Modern Meat Open at Newlands Golf & Country Club. We dissect our play over the weekend,the golf course and the excitement of playing competitive golf. We also have a few guests the show- The Commish, Mr. Fraser Mulholland, Corey Anderson of Newlands GCC, Taylor Seidel of the VGT and Ryan Smillie of Newlands GCC. It was a blast of a pod to get everyone together to breakdown the great weekend at the Modern Meat Open and t...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 202
In this episode the boys have a chat with the Director of Golf at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Mr. Padraic O'Rourke. Padraic describes his last 8 years in Whistler and how great it has been moving to Canada and being part of one of the country's top resort courses and life in Whistler. He discusses the difficulties that COVID brought to the club that most other golf courses did not experience, and what the bounce back has been like, and what he looks forward to for not only the golf course but...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 201
