In Golf, the Range is the place where you go to try out new equipment, improve your swing, and hang out with your friends. The Range Podcast is a place where the experts who create the latest in golf equipment, apparel, and accessories take us inside product development and show the side of golf that is built to improve your game. New products, looks back at our favorite classic gear, and some great stories from the Tour. It all awaits here…on the Range.
We are pleased to welcome back the Director of Irons Development with Titleist R&D, Marni Ines. This week we talk about the new releases for the Fall, the T100, T100s, T200, T300, and U505 irons. Marni takes us through each club line and talks about the creation process in the times of Covid. This will take you inside the process for sure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are pleased to be joined by Callaway Golf's Director of Custom Fitting and Player Performance to talk about the benefits that come from custom fitting. We look at his career and he answers the crucial fitting question, "How much can I really improve with properly fit clubs?" You may not believe the answer!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are joined by legendary golf course architect, Tom Doak. We look at his career and discuss some of his past and current work in creating world class golf courses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are joined by Callaway Golf's Senior Director of Golf Ball Research & Development, Eric Loper. We look back on his career but also get into the principles that drive golf ball development and how he is applying them after joining the Callaway team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are joined by Keith Duffy, the Principal of Advanced Concepts with FootJoy. We look at Keith's unique career path that took him from running tournaments through hockey and into the world of golf footwear. Now he oversees the innovations to come!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are pleased to be joined once again by Golf Datatech Partner John Krzynowek to look at how the game of golf has been retaining players who came back to the game in the whirlwind of the 2020 season. PLus we look at their latest report on custom fitting; the biggest growth area in golf equipment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are pleased to be joined by golf handicapper and the host of Long Shots on VSiN, Brady Kannon. We discuss his career in broadcasting, golf, and the sports gaming industry and look at how to make smart wagers on the professional golf tours.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are pleased to welcome Fujikura Golf Techincal Services Coordinator Marshall Thompson to The Range. We talk about Marshall's career, as a PGA Tour rep and as the lead tester for new shaft technology that comes to market from Fujikura Composites. Enjoy this look behind the scenes of the #1 Premium Golf Shaft in the golf industry today!Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.
We are pleased to be joined by PUMA Golf's Global Head of Product & Marketing, Grant Knudson. We talk about his rise through the equipment industry and moving from shoe testing to overseeing one of golf's biggest apparel and footwear brands. Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.
We are pleased to be joined this week by former TaylorMade Golf Chief Technical Officer, Dr Benoit Vincent. We talk about his amazing career at TaylorMade Golf and the leadership skills that helped that brand reach the top of the equipment industry and stay there. We also look at the surprise move that he made next!
This week we are joined by author and renowned golf journalist Alan Shipnuck. We discuss his illustrious career, the Ryder Cup, and his latest endeavors as a partner with the Firepit Collective.
This week we look at why The Range was started, and it fits into the global golf community. Learn more about who we are and what makes this Show unique.
We are joined by COBRA Golf's VP of Marketing and COBRA Architecture, Jose Miraflor, to learn the story of how COBRA brought their all new putter line to the marketplace. Learn just how long these clubs have been in design and production.
We are joined once again by acclaimed author Tom Coyne to talk about his newest release, A Course Called America. We discuss his journey to all fifty states and break down what American golf is really all about.
We welcome Municipal Vice Preisdent of Product, Dave Ortley, back to the Show to take us inside the brand as it has been recently featured on the HBO Max series, Wahl Street. Dave talks about the many obstacles that faced Municipal in the lead up to their launch in 2020, including a global pandemic.
This week we hit the road for an epic golf road trip to Bandon Dunes Resort in Oregon. What happens when a dream trip turns into a disaster? We found out and now share the story.
We are joined by Shaun Madigan, the Global Director of Apparel for adidas Golf. We discuss his journey in the golf industry and talk about the growth and future directions for golf apparel.
We are joined by Bill Stewart, the Chief Operations Officer for SCNS Sports Foods and the creator of the 1st Tee and 10th Tee bars. We look back at the history of THE Golf Energy Bar, and how it helps you beyond feeding your hunger.
We are joined by Chris McGinley, Chief Revenue Officer with V1 Sports and the Founder and CEO of Swing Align Trainer. He talks about his career, which includes over 20 years as theVP of Marketing with Titleist. Engineering and the human element...all are factors in why we love the clubs we do.
We are joined by Golf Datatech Partner John Krzynowek to look at their new World Golf Report and see the latest trends in the business of golf. Rounds are up. Equipment sales are up. But did everything thrive? Listen to find out!
We are joined by the PR and Social Media Specialist for Cleveland Golf, Srixon, and XXIO, Noelle Zavaleta.
We are joined by Mizuno Golf Product Manager Chris Voshall to look at his career in golf club engineering, and to get insight into what makes Mizuno Irons unique. A great in depth look at golf clubs and the science therein.
We are joined by Dave Ortley, the Director of Product for MUNICIPAL. Dave headed the adidas Golf Footwear team that created the Tour 360, revolutionizing how golf shoes are manufactured. We take a look at his career and his loves in life; golf, surfing, and creating.
We are joined by golf journalist Pete McDaniel. Pete co-authored the Earl Woods book, Training a Tiger, and Tiger Woods' best seller, How I Play Golf. He also wrote Uneven Lies: The Heroic Story of African-Americans in Golf. We discuss his life and career in golf, including a look at his relationship with Tiger Woods and his family.
We are pleased to be joined by the founder of Adams Golf and Breakthrough Golf Technology, Barney Adams. he takes us through his amazing career in golf; one you have to hear to believe. Even then this story is amazing!
We talk with the Founder of 2UNDR and the President of Rampion Enterprises, Dave WIlliams, about his long career in golf. From bringing the first bag stands to North America, to creating his fun and amazing underwear, Dave has seen it all.
We are joined by instructor and author John Novosel Jr to look at his career in the game. His teachings focus on tempo and delivering a well timed and thus more effective swing.
This week we look at new products coming to the golf marketplace in 2021 after attending the virtual PGA Merchandise Show. Every single product mentioned in this Show will have an in depth feature published at http://www.thegolfspotlight.com.
We are joined by TaylorMade Golf's Vice President of Global Product Brian Bazzel to look at his career and the advancements made in golf club development over the past two decades,
We are joined by Club Champion Golf Master Fitter Kit Mungo,. Kit shares his stories from the early days of club fitting on the PGA Tour and how he got his start...thanks to the King. We also discuss how technology is making the game more fun for those who most embrace it.
We are pleased to be joined by golf apparel icon John Ashworth. We look at his amazing career and how he brings an element of relaxed cool to the golf course.
We open 2021 with a guest who has made playing golf daily into a living. He also happens to be a renowned golf course photographer and Patrick Koenig combines his skills and passions into a golf lifestyle to which we can all aspire.
We look back at golf in 2020 with special guest, Fujikura's Product Marketing Manager, Austin Tudor.
We are joined by renowned golf traveler and storyteller, Matt Ginella. We look back at his storybook career in golf travel and media, and look ahead to the future.
We sit down with Lauren Lunckas, the president of Kentwool Performance Apparel. We look at her fast rise in the golf equipment industry, and look at a career that really began early.
Nexbelt CEO Eddie Rowland joins The Range to tell his story and how a chance purchase overseas led to patents and the top belt company in the golf industry. We also take a look at holiday golf shopping, and how Ralph can help make it special!
We are joined by Bestselling author Tom Coyneto look at his literary and golf careers and how they have intersected over the years. His 1st person books, A Course Called Ireland and A Course Called Scotland are true must-reads for anyone who enjoys a great golf tale.
I am joined by the Director of Irons Development for TItleist Golf Clubs R&D, Marni Ines. We look at his interesting introduction to the game of golf and his passion to play better and design better clubs for all players.
We are joined by Dr Jason Wersland, the Founder and Chief Wellness Officer for Therabody. He invented the Theragun and takes us throught he amazing journey from an accidental invention to a movement of healing.
We step away from the course but continue the golf discussion when we talk with Kevin Lindsay, the Marketing Manager for Incredible Technologies, the makers of Golden Tee.
We are joined by the PGA Tour's Director of Internal Communications to look back at his career in media relations with TaylorMade Golf and the World Golf Hall of Fame. We also look at how the Tour responded to Covid-19 during the unusual 2020 season.
We take a podcast trip to the Home of Golf when we are joined by Laurie Watson, the Head of Communications for the St Andrews Links Trust. We talk about the courses, how to book, and what you should know before heading for a dream golf trip to Scotland.
Golf Instructor and Golf Content Creator, Mark Crossfield, joins us on the Range to talk about his career and enjoying the game of golf.
We are joined by a true Renaissance Man of the golf equipment industry, as we talk with Jose Miraflor, the Vice President of Marketing for COBRA PUMA Golf. Don't let his title fool you, though, he is a driving force in club design concepts and execution. He also grinds some mean wedges!
We are joined by Harry Arnett, the CEO of MUNICIPAL and former VP of Marketing at Callaway. Harry shares stories from his time at TaylorMade and Callaway, while also taking us inside the brand new MUNICIPAL brand.
Take a trip back into the history of Callaway Golf as we are joined by their former Director of Communications, Bruce Loman. Bruce was an original employee of Callaway Golf and was involved in many aspects of the company's exponential growth in the 1980's and 1990's.
We are pleased to be joined by Damon Hack, one of the co-hosts of Morning Drive which airs daily on Golf Channel. We look back at his career including Super Bowls, golf majors, and stops at the New York Times, Sports Illustrated and now at Golf Channel. We also discuss the hurdles we all face in 2020.
Legendary golf ball pioneer Dean Snell joins the Range to talk about his part in the history of golf ball evolution. From leading the creation of the fist urethane golf ball cover, to pioneering solid core design, to building golf's first five layer ball, Dean Snell is a leading authority in golf ball tech. Now he creates premium balls that he sells at an affordable price thought his Snell Golf Brand.
We are joined by the Global Public Relations Manager for adidas Golf to see what goes on behind the scenes to get information to the public, on the latest releases from golf's biggest apparel and footwear brand.
We are joined golf equipment industry veteran Mike Ferris to look back at the evolution of equipment over the years. He is currently the Chief Stategist with Sacks Parente Golf.
I am joined this week by Sean Toulon, the Senior Vice-President of Callaway Golf and the General Manager of Odyssey Golf. More than anything, he is a legend in golf club design, delivering some of the most iconic club releases in the last 20 years.