TeeTalk

Episode 41: Lauren Kim, LPGA TOUR member and Symetra TOUR Winner

November 7th, 2019  |  1 hr 23 mins

canada, european tour, flagstick, golf, lpga, pga, sports, teetalk, tour

A lot of LPGA talk this week on the podcast. We discuss the Q-Series rules controversy and welcome in Stanford grad Lauren Kim to talk about her successful play at the Q-Series.

She also outlines the joys of success in NCAA Golf, an inspiring message from Tiger Woods, finding inspiration to keep going as a professional golfer, and how pros adapt to courses from week to week.

In the MailBag we share take on why you might not want to have a 64-degree wedge in your bag, our favourite episodes of the season, destinations to play golf in Ontario, and we each build a used golf bag for $800.

Episode 40: Andrew Jensen - Touring Golf Pro, YouTuber, and Mental Health Advocate

October 31st, 2019  |  1 hr 43 mins

canada, european tour, flagstick, golf, lpga, pga, sports, teetalk, tour

Lots to talk about this week including the big 82nd PGA TOUR win by Tiger Woods at the ZOZO Championship, the new Bermuda Championship, and the continued chase to be a Presidents Cup pick by Canadians Corey Conners and Adam Hadwin.

Our feature interview with Andrew Jensen helps us explore the challenges of dealing with mental health issues while playing professional golf, and the in and outs of being a Golf YouTube Content Creator. It's a interesting and multi-faceted discussion.

The Birdie or Bogey segment sees us analyze the changing broadcast team at CBS Sports, the topic of wearing earbuds during practice, Annika Sorenstam breaking more barriers, and whether we think hoodies have a place in golf course fashion.

In the Mail Bag we talk about how to keep your game sharp through the winter, the best players we have ever teed it up with, and what profesisonal golfers we would like to caddy for.

Episode 39: Cooper Brown, 2019 Great Lakes Tour GLT Championship Winner

October 24th, 2019  |  1 hr 30 mins

canada, european tour, flagstick, golf, lpga, pga, sports, teetalk, tour

It's a beefy episode with a feature interview highlighting an up and coming Canadian pro golfer, Cooper Brown, and his journey. That included time at Augusta University and he gives details about visits to Augusta National Golf Club.

We also have beefy Mail Bag and Birdie or Bogey segments this week covering a wide range of topics including rules, the oldest golf club in our bags, thoughts on Tiger considering himself for the Presidents Cup Team, our choices for a Women's Skins Game, and a whole lot more!

Episode 38: Michael Gligic, PGA TOUR Rookie from Canada

October 18th, 2019  |  1 hr 8 mins

canada, european tour, flagstick, golf, lpga, pga, sports, teetalk, tour

This week we are joined by PGA TOUR Rookie Michael Gligic who shares thoughts on his long journey to the PGA TOUR from the perspective of a player who turned pro at a young age.

We answer mailbag questions on topics from junior golf, to favourite courses in Florida, and even the best day to attend a professional golf tournament.

This show's Birdie or Bogey segment sees us debate the merits of Tiger Woods' new memoir, cold weather golf, and the new 3-win graduation rules for the PGA TOUR's minor circuits.

Episode 37: Ryan Barath, GolfWRX.com

October 11th, 2019  |  1 hr 19 mins

canada, european tour, flagstick, golf, lpga, pga, sports, teetalk, tour

A very full show (and fun) this week. We discuss the putting success of Kevin N on the PGA Tour and welcome in guest Ryan Barath of GolfWRX.com to talk vintage golf clubs, how to get more joy from the game of golf and how golf can remain as relevant as possible in a changing society.

We also debut two new discussion segments - Birdie or Bogey and Mailbag where we answer listener, reader, and follower questions. We think you'll like them both.

And a golf tip? We provide one of those too!

Episode 36: Golf Talk From Around The World - The latest from the Tours , New Golf Balls & Hot Drivers, Player Suspensions & More

October 3rd, 2019  |  37 mins 20 secs

canada, european tour, flagstick, golf, lpga, pga, sports, teetalk, tour

The boys kick off October with a chat about the latest golf news from around the world,. They wrap up the win by Cameron Champ at the Safeway Open, fine play by Canadian players at that tournament, and discuss the low scores needed to qualify for the Shriners Hospital for Childrens Open.

Also on the docket - Rory McIlroy voices concerns about European Tour courses, Bio Kim gets a major suspension from the Korean PGA Tour, the possible U.S. Open rota, and "hot" golf club testing under the spotlight again.

Episode 35: Garry Galley, Hockey Night In Canada Colour Commentator and former NHL Player

September 26th, 2019  |  56 mins 32 secs

canada, european tour, flagstick, gary galley, golf, lpga, nhl, pga, sports, teetalk, tour

Episode 34: Martin Trainer, PGA TOUR Winner

September 19th, 2019  |  1 hr 9 mins

canada, european tour, flagstick, golf, lpga, pga, sports, teetalk, tour

2019 PGA TOUR rookie and winner Martin Trainer joins us to chat about the ups and downs of a first year on the PGA TOUR. From winning to missing a bunch of cuts, he candidly shares his perspective and how he will push forward into his second year on TOUR.

Martin and Stefan (who caddied) also tells us what it was like to watch Kevin Chappell shoot 59 in their group at A Military Tribute At the Greenbrier.

We also wrap up the Solheim Cup, the 2019 Mackenzie Tour season, and the Sanderson Championship.

Episode 33: Jeremy Taggart, of Taggart and Torrens, and Our Lady Peace fame

September 10th, 2019  |  41 mins 28 secs

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Some golf seasons wind down while others ramp up. We chat about the continued success of Taylor Pendrith on the Mackenzie Tour - PGA Tour Canada, the start of the 2019-2020 PGA TOUR at Greenbrier, and preview the Solheim Cup.

For the feature interview we welcome Jeremy Taggart, the former long-time drummer of iconic Canadian band Our Lady Peace and now of Taggart and Torrens Podcast fame. He shares about how he got into the game, golf courses he was able to play on the road, and his recent experience playing in the Ontario Open. We also test his golf knowledge in a game custom made just for him.

Episode 32: Nate Blasko, Caddy To Hannah Green, Cambia Portland Classic Winner

September 4th, 2019  |  37 mins 38 secs

canada, european tour, flagstick, golf, lpga, pga, sports, teetalk, tour

Another busy golf week as the Korn Ferry Tour wraps up and the LPGA TOUR sees a number of Canadians in the top ten, including the caddy to the winner, Nate Blasko. The Canadian looper calls in from Oregon to give us the inside scoop on how the week went down as Hannah Green won the Cambia Portland Classic.

Also up for discussion - the Solheim Cup and the PGA TOUR is set top re-start with one of our team headed to West Virginia to be there for the week.