Today's episode, Raf and Mike host two time PGA Tour winner Len Mattiace to talk about his latest charitable endeavours, his plans for the Champions Tour and we have some fun and chat about Donald Trump's potential pick for VP, Len's answer may come as a surprise. Find Len: Website: https://www.lenmattiace.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LenMattiace The Golf Podcast Live: Website: https://thegolfpodcast.live/ Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfpodcast.live/ Twitter: https://tw...
Feb 06, 2024•15 min
The Golf Podcast | Live Today our hosts Raf and Mike speak to Kevin Blue, he is the Chief Sports Officer of Golf Canada and all around great guy. Kevin share his insights into the RBC Canadian Open event along with enhancements to the host venue, Hamilton Golf & Country Club. As well the many initiatives Golf Canada is working on to grow the game in Canada. Canada is the 3rd largest golf community in the world, Golf Canada puts tremendous efforts into our sport including junior programs such...
Dec 19, 2023•38 min
Today Raf and Mike host famed golf writer Alan Shipnuck to discuss his new book: LIV and Let Die. No this is not a James Bond movie, rather a deep dive into the LIV/PGA Tour controversy. Alan is also one of the founders of The Firepit Collective. Alan uncovers many secrets surrounding the most controversial scenario in all of sports. The book is littered with history and insight into backroom discussions about LIV, the PGA Tour and the framework agreement we have all heard of. It's a great read ...
Oct 27, 2023•38 min
Today Raf and Mike speak with Australian professional golfer Greg Chalmers. Greg has won 11 tournaments globally, including the 2016 PGA Tour Barracuda Championship, the Australian Open and PGA Championship (twice), the Korn Ferry's 2005 Albertson's Boise Open and 2008 Henrico County Open and several others. We recap the 2023 Ryder Cup and dive into Greg's upcoming Champions Tour debut. Greg shares a funny story about his 2001 Masters Tournament. Greg's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregCh...
Oct 05, 2023•34 min•Ep. 81
Today, Raf and Mike host Jay Delsing and Gary Williams to talk about the Ryder Cup and all things golf. Both of these guys have been on the show before, they are extremely knowledgeable about golf while never holding back on their opinion. One of our best pods yet. Both of these guests never disappoint! Jay is a former PGA Tour veteran , host of The Delsing Report and can be found here: https://jaydelsinggolf.com/ https://www.scoopswithdannymac.com/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_D...
Sep 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 80
Today's episode features Robert Ball, also known as Bob "Golf" Ball. He is an established real estate developer from Oregon who has recently made waves on Twitter by pointing out facts within the PIF/PGA framework deal. Bob elaborates on his Tweet about the deal and how numbers mentioned to Congress do not stack up. This is a must listen. Bob is definitely one of our most outspoken guests in terms of the LIV Golf league and doesn't hold back about PGA Tour's leadership blunders this past 18 mont...
Aug 29, 2023•43 min
Raf and Mike run through the latest in golf news. PGA Tour, Lucas Glover's latest win and his Ryder Cup chances. Stephen Ames wins again at the Boeing Classic, we recap Cam Smith winning again on the LIV Golf circuit. The Golf Podcast Live: Website: https://thegolfpodcast.live/ Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfpodcast.live/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GolfPodcastLive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGolfPodcastLive Podcast Platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.c...
Aug 17, 2023•56 min
After a few weeks off, Rafael and Mike host PGA Tour alumni's, Richard "Dick" Zokol and Omar Uresti. We discuss the 151st Open Championship that Brian Harman won with a commanding 6 shot lead. Omar calls in from Royal Porthcawl , Wales, England to share his insights and tell us about the week ahead at the Senior Open Championship. The Golf Podcast Live: Website: https://thegolfpodcast.live/ Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfpodcast.live/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GolfP...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min
The Golf Podcast | Live Raf and Mike host acclaimed author John Feinstein to chat about his most recent book "Feherty", a biography about the infamous David Ferehty, most famous for his witty and spontaneous coverage of PGA Tour events, and former 5 time European Tour winner. John is a close friend of David Feherty and share some fantastic stories from David's career and how he ended up becoming an announcer. We recap the 2023 US Open tournament held at Los Angeles Golf Club. Wyndham Clark ended...
Jun 21, 2023•52 min
Today our hosts, Raf and Mike recap the 2023 Canadian Open tournament held by Golf Canada and the PGA Tour at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario. Nick Taylor clinched the trophy on the fourth playoff hole with a 72 foot eagle putt breaking the heart of Tommy Fleetwood and accelerating the excitement of Canadian golf fans. Nick was the first Canadian in 69 years to win our national championship, Pat Fletcher won 69 years ago at Point Grey Golf and Country Club in Vancouver. TGP Lin...
Jun 14, 2023•44 min
Raf and Mike recap the news of the PGA Tour, DP World and LIV Golf merger today. This has to be the largest news in professional golf and sports in decades. GP Links: Website: https://thegolfpodcast.live/ Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfpodcast.live/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GolfPodcastLive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGolfPodcastLive Podcast Platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-golf-podcast-live/id1599657085 Spotify: https://open.spo...
Jun 14, 2023•40 min
Today our hosts, Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley speak to Hall Of Fame golf instructor Jim McLean. Jim is one of the greatest teacher in the modern game, having worked with many major and PGA Tour winners such as Greg Norman, Gary Woodland, Lexi Thompson, Keegan Bradley, Tom Kite and so many more. More amazingly over 250 his his past assistants have gone on to head golf professionals or directors of instruction. Jim shares stories of teaching several celebrities too, Sylvester Stallone, Bil...
Jun 14, 2023•43 min
Today our hosts Raf and Mike speak to former Golf Channel personality Lisa Cornwell and Battle Rapper, Podcaster and Author Tucker Booth. The recently released book "Troublemaker" has been a 3 year collaborative effort for Lisa and Tucker, we dive into segments of the book relating to Lisa's dealings with Brandel Chamblee at the Golf Channel and the overall working environment at the organization. Lisa shares background on how she got addicted to golf and a couple fun stories about her passion t...
May 30, 2023•43 min
Today our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley talk about the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester New York. Shout out to Kangol and Bigtime Showroom for the sweet bucket hats! TGP Links: Website: https://thegolfpodcast.live/ Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfpodcast.live/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GolfPodcastLive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGolfPodcastLive Podcast Platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-golf-p...
May 16, 2023•1 hr
Today, Raf and Mike speak with professional golfer Mark Baldwin after his recent win at the Socal Open. Mark recaps his victorious experience at Mission Hills Golf Resort, his decisive 7 shot victory over 2nd place beat a field of 297 participants. Mark discusses his creative writing with Monday Q and shares his plans to play the Good Good Golf Invitational, although very secretive, this Good Good event is going to being really exciting. We can't wait to see it. Mark will be also competing in th...
May 02, 2023•27 min
Today, Raf and Mike host Jeff Bullock, the founder of The Universal Golf Rankings. Jeff and his team have developed a new system to rank golf's top players. The TUGR system is simple, unbiased and concise, easy for all of us to understand and could be a disruptor to the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) system currently in use. Learn more about TUGR: Website: https://tugr.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tugrgolf/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tugrgolf TGP Links: Website: https://thegol...
Apr 25, 2023•27 min
Today, Raf and Mike host 5-time PGA Tour winner, Billy Mayfair. Billy currently competes on the Champions Tour and joins us live from this week's event: Invited Celebrity Classic in Irving, Texas at Las Colinas Country Club. We cover the latest topics on tour, from Sun Devil Alumni Jon Rahm's Master's victory and Phil Mickelson's amazing T2 finish. Billy shares his first experience at the Masters playing with Larry Mize and Arnold Palmer in round 2. Billy opens up about his autism diagnosis, sha...
Apr 18, 2023•30 min
Today our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley speak with Rick Young about the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Rick has been contributing to golf news for over 40 years. Currently working for Score Golf Magazine, the Toronto Star newspaper and My Golf Spy providing feedback on equipment. We talk about the LIV golfers playing this week, our picks, Tiger's expectations and his switch to Footjoy shoes for improved support and performance. TGP Links: Website: https://the...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Today our hosts, Rafael Kalamat and Mike Bleackley speak with Gary Williams, host of 5 Clubs Golf Podcast and SiriusXM's PGA Tour Radio personality. We recap the World Golf Championship (WGC) Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club where Sam Burns drummed Cam Young (6&5) and Rory McIlroy defeated Scottie Scheffler in the consolation match. The golf ball and bifurcation.... this topic is hot and we exchanged feedback on the complexities of this issue. Michael Whan of the USGA rand...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Today our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley broadcast from our Vancouver studios at Evolve Creative Solutions Inc, in Vancouver, Canada. We speak to Golf Channel's Todd Lewis and SiriusXM/CBS contributor Greg DuCharme about this past weekend's action at the Players Championship and dive into Scottie Scheffler's new role as Captain America and the new world number 1 in golf. Todd's LInks: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToddLewis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddtlewis Greg's Links:...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Join Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley as they host an action-packed episode featuring three celebrated guests. "Fairways Of Life" host and Golf Channel analyst, Matt Adams, PGA and Champions Tour veteran, host of "Beyond The Fairways" podcast, and ESPN personality, Jay Delsing and legendary sports broadcaster and Golf Channel personality, PGA Tour Champions "Learning Center" host, Vince Cellini. Together, they take a deep dive into this week's Players Championship event, providing wonderful ...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Today one of our host's, Michael Bleackley chats with 2-time PGA Tour winner, Len Mattiace. We start off talking about Len's charity endeavours for The First Tee (North Florida) and his "Stop The Bully" campaign including Len's upcoming charity event the "Bentley Players Party". Don't worry, we definitely talk golf. We recap the ending of this last weekend's PGA Tour playoff finish, Chris Kirk ended up clinching the win after a playoff with Eric Cole. We talked about LIV Golf's season opener pro...
Feb 27, 2023•40 min
Today, Raf and Mike speak with Hope Barnett from the LPGA Organization. Hope has been with the LPGA for a few years as a Senior Content Creator, recently being promoted to Host. Hope shares her experiences while working amongst LPGA stars the past few years and insight into future content the LPGA is producing. Make sure to watch these clips: LPGA Series: Drive On https://youtu.be/c67nQ248jrE ROLEX LPGA Awards: Hosted by Hope https://www.youtube.com/live/jqBm1c2AMoM?feature=share Hope's Channels...
Feb 21, 2023•30 min
Today Raf and Mike chat with Mark Baldwin, who recently appeared in a documentary series produced by The Fire Pit Collective called "The Grind" available on Youtube (link below). Mark is a true journeyman pro, he's played on the Korn Ferry Tour and has qualified for 5 PGA Tour events making the cut in 3 of them. He shares his experience from the 2022 PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament, he was paired with Peter Jacobson and had musical icon Huey Lewis following his group, check out the pod t...
Feb 14, 2023•41 min
What a podcast today! Raf and Mike have a compelling conversation with Fast Eddie Fernandes, 2-time Volvik Masters World Long Drive Champion (2018,2022). Eddie is a true powerhouse athlete, hitting 480 yard drives in competition and impressive swing speed data even at 52 years old. He's made it to final stage of Champions Tour Q school too. Eddie recaps stories about Tiger Woods critiquing his swing on TV, spending time with Phil Mickelson and recently working with Hideki Matsuyama on his home c...
Feb 09, 2023•49 min
Today our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley chat with Sara Winter about her passion for golf and plans to turn professional. She is preparing for LPGA Q-School this coming August. Sara shares more about her journey in golf, her ambassador role with Taylormade, as well playing in an Aramco LPGA event last year and her first experiences with tournament golf. Sara's channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saramwinter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/saraawinterr TGP Links: Twitter: htt...
Jan 25, 2023•30 min
Our hosts, Raf and Mike chat with Jay Delsing, former PGA Tour veteran and Champions Tour member turned analyst. Jay hosts a weekly show on ESPN, a podcast and formerly worked for Fox Sports. We cover a lot on this podcast starting with Si Woo Kim's victory at the Sony Open in Waikiki, Hawaii, to Jay's career on the PGA including wild stories of playing with Mac O'Grady using a bag of multidextrous clubs, a great Canadian Open story about Fuzzy Zoeller and playing alongside others like Corey Pav...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Today our hosts, Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley speak with Omar Uresti, PGA Tour veteran, Nationwide and Canadian Tour Winner. Omar shares stories about playing with Tiger Woods during the 1997 Phoenix Open (Currently Waste Management), recaps his record performance of 9 birdies in a row on the @PGATOUR and some great stories about growing up in Texas and meeting players like Roberto De Vincenzo, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Lee Trevino and many others. Omar is currently working hard on his game wit...
Jan 10, 2023•42 min
Today our hosts, Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley kick off 2023 with PGA Champions Tour member Rob Labritz. We talk about Rob's schedule for 2023, his game and what he is working to improve for this season, his supporting team and how they help him stay strong and ready to compete. As well Rob recaps what is in his bag and for fun we dive into what a golf club member would have to do in order to get kicked out of a private club. This was a great pod, Rob always has lots to say about golf and...
Jan 05, 2023•44 min
In this episode of The Golf Podcast Live our hosts, Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley talk with the PGA Tour Champions newest rookie member: Brian Cooper. We talk about his career path, Golf Channel's Big Break appearances and his plans for Champions Tour. More information on Brian: Brian's emotional journey was well rewarded recently and made headlines after earning one of 5 tour cards giving him full status for next year on the Champions Tour. See the article here: https://www.pgatour.com/c...
Dec 15, 2022•44 min
