Cannonball Golf Pod

Brad Gehl returns to the pod to catch up on developmental tour life, or lack there of over the past year. The downtime created time to make a film, Summer School, which crosses the skateboarding and golf cultures. We discuss the joys of city golf at Canal Shores (Chicago) and Rancho Park (LA). Brad is dripped in a new LPGA #HoodieForGolf designed by Michelle Wie-West benefitting the LPGA Renee Powell Fund and the Clearview Legacy Foundation. The former provides needs-based grants to LPGA*USGA Girls Golf programs to help girls in Black communities participate in golf. This in the name of Renee Powell, the second Black player on the LPGA Tour. The latter helps endow and preserve the Clearview Golf Club in East Canton, OH. Renee’s father, Bill, established the golf club to counter racial discrimination he encountered returning from World War II. Today, Renee is the head pro at Clearview. Brad has been on the bag recently for Michelle. He talks about the experience and his takeaways for his game. He also looped for Justin Thomas at the PNC Championship where Justin and his father, Mike, took down the championship. Brad read one put and tried to give one line off the tee. Oh, and he range-findered a bunker on a Par 3 that led to the greatest meme video in the history of professional golf. Fluff caddy sighting. Brad’s take? “Quickest first step in caddying.” He discusses how COVID has affected the developmental tours and his plan for 2021. HANGRY PROJECT & SUMMER SCHOOL. The Hangry Project was started by Brad and provides a stocked refrigerator at skate parks. This had led to meetings at city halls and now a short film “Summer School” that he wrote, shot and produced. Premieres in June. And check out the swag… approved by Augie - Swag Connoisseur. We end with some glory days of junior and high school golf. Always fun to relive the moments of being a kid, especially when some of those kids are playing and winning on tour.

Main pod ep with Augie and Charlie! They recap the tournament, analyze the commentary, and go down the usual unplanned roads. Also, the boys have a little spring golf under their belts and scramble szn sign-ups are already popping up. It’s a great time to be alive.

The umbrella is on display this week at Bay Hill - the iconic Arnold Palmer logo that takes money out of pockets. So let’s try to win some this week. A lot of choices which Stu will take. Augie will try and narrow it down. Other topics sneak in thanks to margaritas and Little Sumpin’… not sorry.

After a week off-ish, we’re back in action. Life got in the way for Stu and Augie, but the latter was able to make a couple wagers, one being on the larger side. Quick recaps of the past two week. The Cannonball Players Of The Week keep making cuts in the big pool, but are getting passed. The Waste Management Phoenix Open is not only a zero waste event but also a zero betting win event (there’s more jokes in there, but you know… beer and gelatin weed). As for Pebble, Stu didn’t lose what he didn’t put in the middle - sometimes you just need a week off. Augie bet big (relative to $1 units) on a Chicagoland native - free money. If you followed on IG, Twitter, et al, you would have made easy money too. Not even a sweat.

The best tournament/party of the year - although muted for the 2021 edition. The Cannonball Golf Team is gaining ground in the season long one and done. Stu gets off the gravy train and in now captain of the Gravy Boat… big week for him. Augie, turns the most slim of weekly profit, but is still down from whiffing the week prior. A lot of big names this week, strong field - gonna be fun to watch, especially with some skin on the line. The biggest question remains that we didn’t discuss - do we take the hole in one bet or not. Gotta take it, right? -Augie

Last week, our weekly pool pick had the 36 hole lead, but no victory. I whiffed on sportsbook betting, while Stu hit - but there’s already controversy to his season sportsbook record. Is he keeping two sets of records?! Onto this week at the Farmers… the famed [Tiger but without Tiger] Torrey Pines. See who the pool pick is. And we discuss the plethora of options for the sportsbook wagers. Official cards will be put on socials. Apologies for the brevity… busy week on the home fronts and in the world. Cannonball Cuuuumin’ -Augie

C’mon - call it the [Desert Classic]! Augie and Uncle Stu briefly refresh the Cannonball Golf One and Done Pick-em-all-before-the-season-starts pool pick this week in Sungjae Im - and briefly discuss Daniel Berger’s T7 last week… we’re on the board y’all! Then, we get into some sportsbook betting picks for the [Desert Classic]. We are not sponsored by the event title sponsor, so they only get referred to in the title. Other topics covered: the faces on paper money, strip club $2 bills, and kids shoveling snow/ice. Hey, who said this was strictly a gambling show?… lots of life lessons to be learns across various subjects. Think of it as shooting the shit between shots on the golf course… or hell, while you’re over the ball. Cannonball Comin’/Cummin’ -Augie

Augie and Uncle Stu enter the Cannonball Golf team into a season long one and done pool. The catch - all players must be chosen before the first even. A guy chooses not to play an event, tough shit. But we have the secret sauce - Stu’s pivot table for all results going back 8 years so we can see the likelihood of a player choosing an event and their finishes. For some events, we leave it to the golf gods and flip a coin. Karma comes back quickly on Stu for saying Cameron Champ is a has been. And we decide putting the term “retrench” into our on-course smack talk repertoire will create an advantage during future on-course gambling. So grab yourself a few beers, pop a gummy to open up those brain receptors, and sit back as the debate ensues on who to slate from the Sony Open to the Wyndham Championship. But we have to start with the majors and Players, along with the WGCs. And then the remainder. Cannonball Comin’

Say what you will about DJ, the guy's got swag. Augie and Charlie start off by featuring and discussing the most coveted golf merch - Masters merch - new and old - some filled with tequila and Coors Orig. Next up, a historic year for the tournament - the 2020 version with no fans, DJ’s record-breaking dominate swag, and some(one) who talked about re-writting par around the famed and historic Augusta National. International players made a splash near the top. Plus, Iron Bernhard makes the cut at the age of 60+ and takes it head-to-head against the young, talkative, bombing whippersnapper. Tiger makes a 10… haven’t we all? Haven’t we all birdied the next 5 of 6? Tiger Woods is your 2021 champion. Book it. Champions dinner is always a hot topic - might look different next year if DJ executes his sandwich foreshadowing. Who at the top of the world rankings would be a good hang - like slugging beers and playing golf good hang. Seemingly few and far between according to the boys. Speaking of beers on the golf course - Augie and Charlie, with their tail between their legs, discuss the 2020 Fall Scramble season which started with promise and ended with empty pockets. Until next year (maybe?)… Cheers!

CCannonball Golf is 0 for 1 in picking winners at the US Open, but if we bet them top 5, 10, 20, woulda been a nice payday... the ole woulda shoulda coulda. So, more focus this week at Puntacana with "laddering" as Stu educates us on this strategy.

Augie and Charlie hop on a Zoom to reboot the pod. Topics of discussion - the 2020 US Open @ Winged Foot where the scores were supposed to be brutal, and they mostly were aside of a few rounds on calm days. Bomb & Gouge?… a tale as old as time. They discuss the history of bombers and the history of winning scores at US Opens… you’ll be surprised. They catch up on the state of their golf games and how the season has been during a global pandemic. One would think more golf would be played, but hey, there are these things called life and family. Everyone does what what they can when it comes to hitting the links - another tale as old as time. But, there is the last major of the year to talk about and it’s not The Masters… it’s none other than the FALL SCRAMBLE!

The Gambling Show* is now live and presented by Cannonball Golf. The 2020 US Open at Winged Foot is gonna be doozy - will anyone finish under par? Brooks Koepka, the major slayer, will not - he’s not playing due to injury. Odds on favorite is DJ, and for good reason… he’s hot and Winged Foot is reminiscent of Oakmont, cite of his 2016 US Open victory. You can grab Tiger at 40+/1. And we’ll discuss other players as well. The usual gambling partner in Stu is out of commission for this ep, so friend of the pod Randy joins Augie in the betting discussion. Good luck and hope you cash! *working show title

Charlie tells of his strong finish at Lawsonia and his not-so-strong-lost-some-sleep-over-it finish at Skokie. Augie has various finishes over his 5 day golf trip - his longest ever - to the land of Bandon Dunes. He'll probably talk about Bandon forever, but these are the first audio entries into his Bandon diary.

Let's reminisce about that Thursday you spent at Augusta National. Oh, you didn’t? The year Tiger won his 5th? Welp, Charlie did. Charlie starts with his trip down south with the Top 25 university courses he played and whiskey he drank as the anticipation builds for Thursday. After an early morning drive that sounds like something out of a fictional novel, his experience unlike any other included the ceremonial tee shot (sunrise golf), merchandise (of course), walking the entire course, brushing shoulders with Augie-flow-favorite Tommy Fleetwood (almost), finding out who no-cell-phones actually applies to, insider information from an Augusta Nat’l looper (a caddie, a jock, a pro jock) including a game of “what’s more dangerous”, and yes, food and beer. More you say? Ok, there’s more. The back nine is where Charlie has his “oh shit” moment on the hallowed grounds. Chairs on 18 green... oh he’s got that too with more close encounters. Pull up a chair, grab some beers, fire up the flames in Butler Cabin as we enter the Glory Trail to Augusta.

Kevin and Charlie are headed to Augusta for the 2019 version of The Masters - Kevin for the Tuesday practice round and Charlie for the Thursday tournament round. Both are mixing in some of their own golf before their visit. Charlie gets some tips from Bowen (2011 Thursday and Friday rounds) and Augie (2008 Monday practice round)... they discuss best viewing spots and most efficient logistics to navigate the hallowed grounds. We talk about past Masters and who we think has a chance to win the 2019 edition. Now Driving - Kevin Bowen #97andWD

In celebration of Brad’s one year anniversary of being on the pod, we crack Pacifico and Three Floyds Alpha King. He cracks the craft ownership beer in a Bud Heavy. Brad makes his one year anniversary appearance on the pod. He discusses how his 2018 played out on PGA Tour Latinoamerica, changes he made to his game and details his plans for 2019 on PGA Tour China following the Charlie Saxon model after a successful Qualifying School experience… look out - 54 watch! Of course, we bring up El Camaron and Brad shares who he’d standard bearer for on tour. Check out Alan Shipnuck’s story on The Shrimp. The Honda Classic comes up with Keith Mitchell winning it this year, even though he’s never won on Latin or Web. Brad shares his opinion on the difference between the players on the Web and PGA Tours. We also talk about the difference between what we play for (not checks) and what pros like Brad play for (checks). Philanthropy? Yup. Brad details his Hangry Project and how being hangry, skateboarding and refrigerators all fit together. Check it out and buy some gear with their cool logo to help stock a fridge for kids. We shut it down with the Scramble topics of favorite club, club working on the most, China beer and our favorite things about Arnold Palmer… Brad hear an (un)verified story of why Arnie was call “The King”. Brad adds his song/group he’s been jamming to a lot lately while practicing in Alabama Shakes… tune in to hear what song he went with. Charlie adds another song dedicated to all those grinders out there. And again… Hangry Project Hangry Project Hangry Project… go now!

Hey look-a everyone! It’s a me! Molinari! The Italian Stallion, powers up by eating a SUPER MUSHROOM on Sunday to destroy an English Bowser (aka Matthew Fitzpatrick) and rescue the Princess (aka $1.64M and a trophy). Let’s all just hope his estranged brother Luigi doesn’t come out of the wood works looking for his piece of the pie. Speaking of Brothers, Uncle Stu spots the LOCK OF THE WEEK! Do you see it?? It goes like this: Molinari and Fleetwood are brothers from another mother. Augie gets fired up to the Ryder Cup chant: Moli – Moli – Moli – Moli – Moli – Moli –Nari! Tommy – Tommy – Tommy – Tommy – Tommy – Tommy – Fleetwood! Put ‘em together, and what do you got? Bippity, Boppity, MOLI-WOOD!! Recap: Molinari won API Preview: Fleetwood will win The Players. GENTLEMAN, PLACE YOUR BETS! Augie’s FIRE continues at the API, picking yet again, you guessed it…..another WINNER! This is getting downright CRAZY. Everyone HOP ABOARD THE CASH TRAIN, Augie has the MIDAS TOUCH. Pure, solid, 24 carat GOLD baby. FAT WALLET ALERT! In the “complicated” league – Augie is IN THE MONEY (2X over!!), and sitting in the TOP TEN in the “small” league. Uncle Stu is still perfectly aligned for a BIG MOMENTUM SWING, and looking to take a page out of Francesco’s book to come from behind and create some MAYHEM. Uncle Stu and Augie discuss personal bets for this week’s Players Championship. 1) Favorites: Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson (12:1) 2) Lurking: Adam Scott (40:1) and Ian Poulter (55:1)……PLUS we discuss MANY MORE 3) Sleepers: Alex Noren (125:1) and Kiradech Aphibarnrat (150:1) 4) Top 20 Finishes….Uncle Stu has a roster for you this week…..HANDS OUT – IT’S GONNA RAIN MONEY 5) Confused: The battle of the bad backs! Jason Day and Tiger Woods …..Avoid…..or…..BET THEM?!? BONUS MATERIAL: Also, speaking of Italy, eating mushrooms, and people stealing pies…how about a PIZZA?! For all you pizza loving people out there, you won’t want to miss this one. After Uncle Stu and Augie give you a golf run-down, we take to you on foodie (Giada De Laurentiis inspired) discussion on all things pizza. We look forward to discussing our favorite English food next week after Fleetwood locks it down. That’s right. Bangers, Beans, and Mash. Be sure to listen in - and don’t forget to place your $$$$ BETS $$$$!

Them’s FIGHTING words: 1) Vodka vs. Tequila 2) How to make a “correct” adult version of an Arnold Palmer (John Daly’s way, Arnold Palmer’s way, or Augie / Stu’s way). 3) Spotify Playlist: Foreigner – Hot Blooded vs. Foreigner – Cold As Ice 4) Rules: Justin Thomas and the USGA enter into a Twitter sound off of fisticuffs. JT lands the 1, 2, KO punch! Well played sir! 5) What’s in a name: First time winner, KEITH MITCHELL, battles golf announcers and local Florida newspaper press. KEITH casually drops the mic by cashing in $1.2 MILLION! Very well played sir. To quote the movie Anchorman, “boy that escalated quickly”. DING, DING, DING – round 8 of the BETTING BATTLE ROYALE …….Augie’s FIRE continues to wallop Uncle Stu’s ICE. Again, Augie almost picks another WINNER this week. For those of you keeping track, Augie has picked the winner, or the second place finisher, every week so far. HOP ABOARD THE CASH TRAIN – CHOO CHOO CHA CHING! Stu and Augie recap their 2019 Pools (one and done) after Honda SZN. It’s a 3-PEAT Re-Tweet: AUGIE = FAT WALLET ALERT! In the “complicated” league – Augie is IN THE MONEY, and 3 of his 4 teams are in the TOP 100. Uncle Stu is now in the bottom one-third with all his teams, and is now perfectly aligned for a BIG MOMENTUM SWING. Uncle Stu and Augie discuss personal bets for this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational. 1) Favorites: Rory McIlroy (6.5:1), Rickie Fowler (12:1), Bryson DeChambeau (14:1) – come one, come all 2) Lurking: Marc Leishman (28:1) 3) Sleepers (50:1)……you’re gonna want to hear these three! 4) Top 20 Finish….he’s got another 3 picks for you…..FREE MONEY Be sure to listen in for #3 & #4 - and don’t forget to place your $$$$ BETS $$$$!

Augie is back to living in GANGSTA's Paradise, picking another WINNER this week. That's FOUR out of FIVE for those of you keeping track. Augie celebrates his 80% WIN ratio, and a 500% weekly PROFIT by cracking an ice cold Stone Brew. Stu gets PUSHED and SHOVED all over the court, arms flailing, NBA Jam Style. Uncle Stu furiously pounds the A+B buttons simultaneously, trying anything to stop Augie from catching on FIRE...AGAIN! Stu and Augie start by recapping their 2019 Pools (one and done) after the WGC. Despite the PGA Tour app going haywire this week and sending out false withdraw notices, Augie fights crazy with crazy and goes HAYWIRE in the BIG LEAGUE to call his FOURTH WINNER, and upholding his 100% success rate for picks making the cut. In the “easier” league – Augie slightly slips down two spots to #7 after picking the CRY BABY Sergio Garcia, but ROCKETS UP in the big league after landing a QUAD WIN. Re-Tweet of a Re-Tweet from two weeks ago: AUGIE = FAT WALLET ALERT! In the “complicated” league – 8 of 8 of our combined work horses made the MONEY. Sure, it was a no cut event, but Uncle Stu is GRABBING EVERY WIN he can at this stage. Uncle Stu makes his first chess move in the "easy" league, moving his pawn up one slot from 24th place to 23rd. That's right, everyone loves a COME BACK STORY, and the WHEELS ARE IN MOTION! Uncle Stu gives updates on his personal bets for Honda SZN, from his Honda C-RV recording studio. 1) First Round Leader Bets: ALERT - PICK ANYONE! 2) Daniel Berger (33:1) - coming off a T2 at Puerto Rico, and he loves Bermuda grass 3) Luke List (40:1) - last year 2nd place finish 4) Uncle Stu's Deep Sleeper (200:1) - Hint, he's a DUDE Be sure to listen in for #1, #4, and MANY MORE - and don’t forget to place your $$$$ BETS $$$$!

The global warming debate continues! Whether you believe it’s TRUE or FALSE, here are the facts: 1) California got another week of crazy weather. Please stop whining you thin skinned hippies….we live in Chicago. 2) Augie’s HOT hands almost turned so hot, he could smelt GOLD after picking Adam Scott to WIN at Riviera. Unfortunately, after holding a lead for multiple days, Augie’s FOUR-PEAT was cold snapped. 3) Uncle Stu is still cold as ICE. 4) JB Holmes played so slow this week, he effectively killed a little part of all our souls, and another layer of the ozone has had time to dissipate. The debate will continue…. Stu and Augie start by recapping their 2019 Pools (one and done) after the Genesis. Augie almost called his FOURTH CONSECUTIVE WINNER, but still holds 100% success rate for picks making the cut. Uncle Stu hopped aboard the MAGIC CARPET BETTING RIDE, and luckily had sooooo much time to pick up JB Holmes to hedge the starting ponies, his personal bets were in the PROFIT ZONE. In the “easier” league – Augie jumps to #5 after a MIND-BOGGLING Adam Scott call. Ok, sure, he didn’t win, but this guy is a BALLER & A SHOT CALLER. Re-Tweet from last week: FAT WALLET ALERT! In the “complicated” league – 7 of 8 of our combined work horses made the cut. Luckily, no one picked JB Holmes, but unluckily, that means no major progress for us this week. Augie still lands in the top #25 (out of 481), Uncle Stu, well just remember that everyone loves a COME BACK STORY! Uncle Stu gives updates on his personal bets for WGC: 1) Tiger Tiger Woods Y’all (18:1). 2) Phil Mickelson (28:1) – defending champion + social media “CALF MUSCLE” champion of the GOLF WORLD!.....dead lock this week if Uncle Stu has ever seen one. 3) Uncle Stu’s sleeper (66:1) Be sure to listen in for #3 - and don’t forget to place your $$$$ BETS $$$$!

It’s another 1990’s throwback, this time to 1993 NBA Jam. Augie was heating up after two weeks of consecutive winner calls - and now he is on FIRE hitting his THIRD consecutive winner! Uncle Stu on the other hand was cold as ice. But just like this week’s commute, a little cold never scares him. Stay the course. Stu and Augie start by recapping their 2019 Pools (one and done) after the Pebble Pro-Am. After picking big Phil Mickelson, Augie is now 3 for 3 in calling winners between the two pools. Uncle Stu missed the cut with what was supposed to be a “lock”…such is the life of a gambler, and time to DOUBLE DOWN. In the “easier” league – Augie jumps to top third after (did we already mention) a THIRD consecutive successful winner call. Hopefully you guys are listening and following the leader here, FAT WALLET ALERT! In the “complicated” league – 7 of 8 of our combined work horses made the cut. Unfortunately Augie decided to play Jason Day 2x, instead of using Phil Mickelson 1x in the big league. Homer Simpson moment – D’OH! Stu gives updates on his personal bets, but it was not a pretty week. His dark horse Kevin Streelman didn’t pay - but pulled in a sneaky T7 finish. Uncle Stu is prowling….and he’s honing it in…..he’s got another two dark horses lined up for you this week. Both going off at 90:1 odds - be sure to listen in - and place your $$$$ BETS $$$$!

We crack some Revolution Fist City Pale Ales - and Augie’s still double fisting the High Life in the wake of Rickie’s victory at WMPO. We dive into Rickie’s W - his 9th world-wide! Johnny Miller’s last broadcast. And shoutout to Matthew Wolff, another Okie State product making cuts and outdriving everyone at the age of 19. Beware the Big Bad Wolff. Rules Rules Rules - the ongoing saga. More happenings at WMPO - Slugger White is becoming a household name on the Tour… and rules even go international in Saudi Arabia, with new rules issues and normal rule issues, like purposely damaging greens, right Sergio? We touch on some DJ and Koepka happenings as well. The Clambake (ATT Pebble Beach Pro Am) is this week - we discuss the non-correlation to the US Open at Pebble this year and some fun Pro Am pairings. BIG NEWS in Charlie’s golf life - he’s traveling outside of Chicago for an awesome, must golf bucket list item. Tune in to find out.

It’s all about the Benjamins baby! Uncle Stu and Augie start by recapping their 2019 Pools (one and done) after the WMPO. In the “easy” league - both nudged up after two successful calls. Hopefully these guys were in your lineups. In the “complicated” league - 75% of our work horses made the cut - and Augie pulls out another win with his main man Rickie Fowler (Note: that’s back to back winner calls so don’t miss this week’s - he’s hot!) Stu gives updates on his personal bets. While a wild ride, he had Rickie and Kuch (1 and 2) locked going into Sunday and pulled it out. His dark horse didn’t pay - but he’s got another lined up for you this week. At 125:1 odds - be sure to listen in - and place your bets! You keep listening, and your wallet WILL get fatter (probably).

Uncle Stu and Augie frame out the two one-and-done leagues they are part of this year - promising to update you each week on their chase for hundreds and thousands of dollars. Augie places a live bet to get the party started. Uncle Stu provides you with his pick to clicks for the WM Phoenix Open. From safer bets to dark horses, he’s got you covered. Don’t miss out on this week’s analysis and the chance to nail a 100:1 pay day!! Augie keeps the competitive party rolling with another live bet, Uncle Stu doubles down, and Augie re-presses…..and they’re off! The boys end by recalling their previous year predictions at this same event...and shut it down with walk-out song additions.

We’re back Cannonballers in our largest indoor studio yet! Augie and Uncle Stu kick off the 2019 podcast season (v. 2.0) at Mistwood Golf Dome in Bolingbrook, IL….also referred to by Uncle Stu as Heaven on Earth. Intro The boys start off with a 9-hole putting match at Mistwood Dome, ending with Uncle Stu up one bloody mary. That won’t stop Augie though, as he proceeds to boldly predict a season that will be “A Little Crazy” using his Revolution Brewing beer selection. The boys go for the drink hat trick adding Miskatonic Brewing Co’s pale ale Shield Maiden to the mix. We get an update from Augie’s personal life (Surprise! It’s twin girls!) and Uncle Stu provides a horrendous serenade from The Lion King. Happings in the Golf World [6:21] The big tour has changed the playing schedules around, and surprisingly we both approve! The Mo’ Majors we come upon, the less problems we see. “Rules!” We discuss our opinions on various items: Leaving the pin in on the green - Augie hits us with the “coefficient of restitution”. Uncle Stu attempts to provide statistical reasoning, but he is not a Mad Scientist like Bryson DeChambeau. Loose Impediments - [14:25] Augie reminds himself “I’ve hit it in places you could spend five minutes clearing the area there’s so much junk”. Dropping at the knee - [15:40] Augie asks “why are you doing this courtesy little thing?!” We get our first 2019 Masters winner prediction (hint: it’s not Tiger Woods) Interview - Eric & Ben from Mistwood Golf Club, Dome, et al [18:30] Studio Location: Mistwood Golf Dome Uncle Stu introduces his hometown neighbor, Ben Hutchison. Ben is a casual golfer, and former TV broadcaster and anchor (shout out to Rockford, IL and Milwaukee, WI). He recently joined the Mistwood family, and is now the Marketing Specialist helping to promote the entire Mistwood portfolio. Augie introduces Eric Russell, a Kalamazoo MI native who has been in the Mistwood family since 2012. Eric is a Performance Specialist at both at Mistwood Golf Dome and Mistwood Golf Course. Eric is Trackman certified, a Science and Motion Certified Putting Instructor, a certified Club Fitter, and part of the Mistwood team tagged as one of “America’s 100 Best Clubfitters by Golf Digest (yes, they are official!) The boys give a visual podcast tour of Mistwood Golf Dome (Bolingbrook, IL), the first golf dome in America with an EXCLUSIVE Top Tracer technology contract. We highlight the plethora of amenities and technology available for use during the cold winter months in the Chicagoland area. Eric also helps clarify the difference between Trackman and TopTracer technologies (don’t worry, they have both!), and Ben discusses the “What’s In My Bag” phone app. We discuss the Mistwood Golf Club (Romeoville, IL) in detail. A prestigious public course that also has memberships available - including unprecedented year round access to the Dome. Eric walks us through the Performance Center (5,000 sq. ft.), the Clubhouse (20k+ sq. ft.), and Augie shares his regretful Trackman story - it was in his backyard the whole time! Ben shares the History of Mistwood Golf Course and tells us about the owner’s - Jim McWethy - vision and Scottish Heritage. He also speaks to the Architect - Ray Hearn - who designed, and re-designed the course, and modeled it in the Scottish and St. Andrews feel. The course offers 19 stacked sod-wall bunkers! Eric provides additional details on the multi-phased renovations, and Uncle Stu speaks to some elements of design planning. Eric tells us how Mistwood sets a Guinness Book of World Records (YUM)! They were featured on Golf Channel for the delicious feat. Ben touches on the non-golf related sides of Mistwood - on course human 5Ks, a dog 5K “Ruff Run” - who doesn’t like dogs?! They are embracing the family side of golf. Ben rounds out the Mistwood portfolio with Green St. Grille (Bensonville, IL) and Joliet Ballroom (Joliet, IL). We double back to speak more about McWethy’s Tavern (Romeoville, IL). “It’s filled with rich Mahogany”....ya, “I heard these guys hand beat the wood with machetes!” Cannonball Golf Happenings [1:11:30] Augie and Uncle Stu dive into more details of the TaylorMade demo day experience at Mistwood Golf Dome as both boys hit the new M5 / M6 drivers. Thank you to Donald Tanski of TaylorMade for stepping us through the fitting experience. “We talked about a lot about the Twist Face last year…..but this year, there is a resin injected Twist Face”. Augie believes it’s “steroids”, Uncle Stu believes its “whatever Tiger has injected in his backbone”. Engage Rocket Thrusters! The boys end in usual fashion with their song additions.

We crack some Zombie Dust to recap two large golf events - Tiger vs Phil and the last chance at golf glory before Thanksgiving - and the wins and losses coming out of both. We discuss the lead up to the match which was promising the week of - HBO 24/7, great personalities, new technology, shit talking, gambling galore on the course and for the viewers. The pregame was entertaining yet lawless. We express our (and seemingly the general public’s) opinion on The Match downtime between shots and the production value… Charlie is our subject matter expert on video production due to his past experience in video production. We feel there were some opportunities missed for great tv moments…. i.e. get Charles Barkley on the damn course! Then, we recap the First Annual Glory’s Last Turkey Shoot. Due to weather/SNOW, the venue was moved from our favorite Ravisloe to Sydney R Marovitz - a Chicago Park District 9 holer directly on Lake Michigan (Augie geeks out on the weather phenomena that caused Marovitz to be one of the only courses in Chicagoland to be snowless). The biggest story line from Glory’s Last was the emergency 9 that happened after the competition and the possibility that it could be the last round of golf that Charlie ever plays due to a very tough loss. Song adds - the theme is the (Charlie’s living room) studio Christmas decorations - Cee Lo Green “What Christmas Means To Mean” and from Ty Webb’s famed Christmas movie, Bing Crosby “Mele Kalikimaka”. There’s an off-topic basketball outtake from pre-production following Carl Spackler.

Augie and Stu discuss The Match from the betting perspective. They get into the available bets for Tiger vs Phil, live odds on screen and the future of sports gambling for golf. They also discuss Tiger and Phil’s future legacy and get into a heated discussion of what amount would make you nervous of playing for not your own money. Stu discusses some Tiger audio books he’s been listening to on his commute to work - including the topic of Tiger almost leaving the game to join the military. Stu and Augie do some vig-less betting with each other on The Match main event and side bets - along with some life/parenthood betting. Lot of action, lot of action. This ep is fueled by Lagunitas Dark Swan and 12th of Never. Song adds include Humble Pie “30 Days In The Hole” and Elvis “Viva Las Vegas” of course.

We briefly discuss the Shriner’s (El Camaron leaderboard sighting) and a Reddit convo involving Jordan Spieth in his hayday. We discuss “The Match” between Tiger and Phil - what we think is great, what we think is lacking at the time of the event announcement. We also discuss Phil’s future, his past (i.e. his listed weight on his profile) and Brandel Chamblee saying Tiger never goes low. As professional segue-ers, we smoothly transition into recapping the event of the year - The Fall Scramble at Prairie Landing. It started with controversy and much adversity involving beer and on course events. We set off to hopefully make the most of it - and in the end, you couldn’t write the script in Hollywood. Born from the fall scramble comes a brand new event - the first annual Glory’s Last Turkey Shoot… if you can’t find it, make it (trademarks pending). The ep is fueled by Half Acre GoneAway IPA. Song adds include Stevie Wonder “Higher Ground” and Lorde “Glory & Gore”.

After hyping it all year, it’s finally time for the official preview of the Fall Scramble at Prairie Landing where Charlie will defend his 2x and defending long drive championship and our group will defend skins glory (the only payout in 2017). Augie took a couple go-arounds at Sox Park (we refrain from using field sponsor titles since they change often unlike Wrigley Field - Go Cubs) in his first experience playing Stadium Links. No nitro pours but there were Nitros, home runs, human range pickers and MLB inflated beer prices… followed by a super late night casino run. Charlie details his derailed attempt to play Ravisloe and audible to Lost Marsh. A very industrial area serves as the end to a great ball streak - find out how it all went down. For every end there is a new beginning - and this one might be yellow. We review the Ryder Cup European ass kicking of the Americans. You may or may not have heard of the Moliwood pairing on the pod prior to it actually happening. Hey - sometimes we know what we’re talking about. In Tour news, Kevin Tway comes up with his 1st tour victory - we detail his lengthy path to his well-earned W #Gainz. Charlie has a dream that includes Tway. Koepka (Augie’s horse $$$) won Player of the Year - unshockingly. Him and DJ try to emulate Moliwood. Lagunitas Citrusinensis fuels the ep. Song adds include Charlie’s double feature of “Save Room” and “Stereo” by John Legend. Augie goes back to the Eric Church well with the newly released “Desperate Man” title track.

Thank you for your patience as we juggle life - new jobs, little babies - but don’t be fooled by Tiger’s comeback… we are back “live” from Chicago’s late night driving range. We update our golf to close out summer 2018 - light volume of holes but making the most of it with ball streaks, playing phenomenal courses - LAWSONIA - and raising money on the Scramble Circuit. Tiger Tiger Woods y’all gets his 80th W!!! What a wild ride he took us on throughout the year… we recap his stats on the year and how we took in the Tour Championship. Unreal he almost won the $10M. And what a roller coaster ride for Justin Rose. Da Bears. Do you know what Samuel Ryder sold? Do you know how much is cost to make the Ryder Cup, both in 1927 Pounds and 2018 US Dollars? Augie Googled/Wiki’ed Samuel Ryder and brings you the answers. Can we get it all in before they turn the lights out? Of course we hit balls before recording - might be a tight window, but a window indeed.

Find out how Charlie's qualifier went in his first competitive foray in quite some time. Find out how much money Augie won off Brooks Koepka's win (hint: more than his mini-est tour career earnings). Find out how close Charlie got to JT at the PGA and hear first hand about all the Tiger mania and Sunday roars.

We postview The Open Championship at Carnoustie and our interesting viewing of the tournament. The Cannonball community grows by 2. We have an impromptu guest - the GM of Canal Shores, Dan. We chat about the $10M match between Tiger and Phil - and of course we give our opinion on how to make it more exciting. Not exciting is Phil's new commercial for his "performance dress shirts" - need moisture wicking and large range of motion for the board room.

... and Keith's stories from across the pond are classic.

Stu is back with a hole out at Big Run in Lockport, IL, gambling (of course) and we discuss the PGA TOUR's new schedule. He adds Head Games to the playlist.

We take the studio to Jackson Park Golf Course for this ep. Parked by the 18th green, we discuss the history of the land and potential future changes by Tiger Woods and his crew. But the biggest story in Chicagoland golf is The Shooter - an annual competition and celebration of Charlie's birthday. We preview the battle of Team Trevino vs. Team Chubbs.

Players first - we discuss Brooks Koepka's historic back-to-back US Open victories, Tommy Fleetwood's 63, along with DJ's performance and the big names that failed to miss the cut. We were told it would never happen again, but it did... With(out) fail, the USGA creates controversy again with course set up, highlighted by Phil Michelson's antics of running after and hitting a moving ball on Saturday. The Fox broadcast had some intriguing commentary from the misuse of the soundboard to commentators use of new terms, like "chill bumps". It was an event to be remembered - great memories of Koepka overshadowed by more poor memories of USGA decisions.

We start of discussing Charlie's practice round for his bid at the Illinois State Mid Am. Then, we preview this year's US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club - one of the five founding clubs of the USGA. Topics include the course, history, previous US Opens at Shinne-y, and off course things like Tiger Woods' mega yacht parked a few slips away from the venue. We shut it down with US inspired selections from The Boss.

What do you do on the 19th hole?... you replay the round with your buddies. That's what we do in this episode - briefly discuss themes from our first round of episodes and certain memorable highlights. Then, we get our biggest fan on the phone - Ashley. It was a fun conversation and great to get to know Ashley, his golf experience and looking forward to teeing it up with him and his cartner this summer. We close out our conversation with Scramble and his additions to the Spotify playlist without having to cue him up - a funny moment. Thank you Ashley for your support in listening and following along! As long as you keep tuning in, we'll keep teeing em up. Cannonball!

We bring you a lot of stuff this week. Great interview with Dave Esler of Esler Golf Designs and Vintage Golf Construction. We talk about his playing days and how he got into course design. We talk about his main passion of restoring courses to their original design - he doesn't like to paint over Mona Lisas. Dave let's us in on current projects, both around Chicago and on the Pacific coast. And finish up with Scramble. It was really fun to talk with him. Also in the episode: Lagunitas limited release Citrusinensis - go get some - only available through June. Volcanic activity. Players Championship recap. Byron Nelson - both the player and tournament. Open gifts from Erik Lang and Jason Way - thank you! Spotify additions. You keep tuning in and we'll keep teeing em up. Cannonball! Enjoy.

After we got off the course, we picked up the mics to dissect our rounds, place some bets and even get into horse racing. We talk about Stu's Bru, his homebrew venture. And even try our hand at a little play by play. Enjoy!

It was fun talking with Nick about his unique path to World Long Drive, involving the PGATour Superstore, a golf ball getting stuck in a driver, and a long drive (pun intended) from Chicago to New Hampshire. Nick's backstory in very intriguing, from almost making it to the majors in baseball to cheerleading... yes, cheerleading. After discovering his unique talent and honing his skills with Rick Silva of Movement 3 Golf, Nick starting taking long drive more seriously. We break down the 2017 World Championships and how his late Dad was his inspiration to make it to the TV stage. Other topics include his friendships/rivalries in World Long Drive, what he does when not in competition as a husband and father, and working with charity golf events which may include a bruised butt cheek here and there. Enjoy the interview. You keep tuning in and we'll keep teeing em up!

We review our Living Over Par golf rounds from this past weekend. Augie discusses playing hungover and balls used. Charlie beat the pro shop staff to the course and prepared for the round in an interesting way. On the Web.com Tour, there was a big breakthrough win by a player mentioned on the pod in the past - hint, he made someone's Dream Foursome. Being from Indiana, Charlie discusses the course they played on - Victoria National in Newbergh, IN. PGA Tour - Tiger is back with new irons at Quail Hollow along with Rickie, Rory, Day and a mini-me (RIPIP Verne Troyer). B-Side - Augie and Charlie discuss the b-side stories in golf, from championship putt putt golf to behind the scenes of college golf. Augie reminisces about Firestone and how he participated in the 1991 World Series of Golf practice round. Finish it up with our additions to our Spotify playlist - we go with a slow jam/green mile theme.

We provide our first free ad to The Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation and the 8th Annual ALS Golf Outing. Sign up at www.PGMF.eventlify.com Aaron Rodgers vs Chris Paul - Ryder Cup format for The Showdown. Who wins, the NFL or NBA (or NHL)? Charlie discusses how he crossed paths with Jason Way via an article in The Golfer's Journal, which leads to us digging and replicating one of the most iconic bunkers in all of golf. Tiger (and where is Stu) update. Team Event - Zurich Classic... all attention is on music - we might have a thing or two to say about that. Our song "adds" for the week. You keep tuning in, we'll keep teeing it up. Cannonball! Good Night.

Our guest this week is Michael Calkin - a more traditional interview this time around. While drinking vino and John Dalys, we grip it and sip it while discussing Australian golf and knife etiquette, sharing our personal embarrassing on-course etiquette stories. We discuss the PGA Tour's new slogan "Live Under Par" - it's a confusing topic. Also, touch on the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town and the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. We think Spring golf is FINALLY here and talk about what we are looking forward to in the next couple months on the golf course. You keep tuning in, we'll keep teeing em up.... Cannonball!

The 2018 Masters is over and what a great week it was. The tournament itself was awesome, and almost had some late overtime dramatics. Not to brag or anything, but if you listen to 012, we may or may not have predicted the influence of the trees on 18. We discuss all our favorite things from this year's Masters, both on and off the course - Par 3 Contest, honorary starters, all the coverage on the app, and all the crystal handed out, especially to local Chicagoland favorite Doug Ghim. And talk about the new addition for next year - Augusta hosting an inaugural women's amateur championship leading up to the Masters. We even uncover the official Masters beers - hint, it's an original. Other things - Lil Wayne, yup. Shooter McGavin, check. John Daly's recent injury, discussed. We shut it down with our song additions to our Spotify playlist for your listening pleasure.

It's all Masters this week, from past events, to previewing the 2018 edition - which might shape up to be the Best. Masters. Ever. Featured on the episode is longtime PGA of America member and Butler University golf coach, Bill Mattingly - Charlie's Dad!  He has stories galore of his past trips to Augusta, going back to the legends of the game - he's a big Jack guy. We ask past guests if they've ever been to Augusta and questions about The Masters. Augie's been once - for a Monday practice round in 2009 - and relives the experience with Charlie. Big week calls for a big episode - enjoy throughout the tournament week. You keep tuning in, and we'll keep teeing em up. Cannonball!

Drew Page joins the pod! (16:41) - We introduce Drew, discuss his nickname, his legendary status, and the year of. (20:06) - Drew's childhood, introduction to the game, junior and high school golf. (28:55) - College golf days at Oklahoma State University - GO POKES! (43:00) - Playing golf for monies, better known as professional golf - from injury and North Carolina, to Florida and Latin America (land of Narcos and tacos). (57:07) - Drew's #gainz and goals for 2018. (1:00:12) - Fireworks... enter Brad Gehl into the discussion. (1:02:14) - Movie talk/references. (1:04:45) - The d_paw (1:06:15) - Scramble (rapid fire), including Caddyshack nudity. (1:10:14) - Drew's song add to the Cannonball Golf Pod playlist on Spotify.  Segment unexpectedly includes who Drew would most like to be in the world. Augie and Stu bookend the episode with Tiger talk, betting talk, and discover that Dave Matthews Band may have ripped off The Doobie Brothers. You keep tuning in, and we'll keep teeing em up! Enjoy!

Kevin Bowen - Indianapolis native and from WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan radio - joins the pod. Kevin was Charlie's high school teammate and picked up the JT shout out of Brad Gehl (see Episode 009) - the most underrated moment in sports history.   We discuss Kevin's golf background, how he got his early education via the Sports Section of the print news paper, and how golf plays a role in his life today - including his godly admiration of Tiger. He has some hilarious junior golf stories, and is just full of all sorts of stories - making a career in sports journalism and media, Kevin is a sports encyclopedia from pro, college, high school and his personal experiences in sports and with athletes. It was enjoyable talking with Kevin, so hope you enjoy listening. As long as you keep tuning in, we'll keep teeing it up. Cannonball!

Gonna say it... MUST LISTEN! Justin Thomas... he Brad Gehl-ed it at WGC-Mexico... canning a wedge on the 72nd hole. Featured in this episode is none other than the main event - Brad Gehl, who may or may not have lost money on JT's dunked wedge - someone has lost count (it's not Brad).  Also, a cameo appearance by Rickie Fowler (both Augie's wife and Charlie's brother asked if it really is him - yes it is - thank you Rickie). Brad's connection to the pod runs deep - he was high school teammates with Charlie.  Also, he has crossed paths with Michael Calkin - Augie's high school teammate - former and future guest of the pod.  Brad is not all about that dice game though... prefers to let his golf game pad the wallet. Brad played college golf at Oklahoma State, which has a lengthy history of eventual pros, including Rickie, and teammates with "the legend of Drew Page"... mini series to come.  Brad shares a great freshman story when the brick wall Morgan Hoffmann takes Brad to the woodshed. Brad is currently a member of PGA TOUR Latinoamerica - he has played there for the past three years and is motivated to have an even more successful season and make a splash on the Web and big tour.  He discusses mini-tour life, the ups, the downs, the challenges, and funny memories. The boys do their usual beer talk, starting an intra-city rivalry between Lagunitas and Pipeworks.  They briefly discuss Phil's victory and preview the Valspar at Innisbrook.  And shut it down with their additions to the Cannonball Golf Pod playlist on Spotify. So whether you Brad Gehl it... Augie it... or Cannonball it - do your thing. Enjoy!

This episode of Uncle Stu's Garage features Michael Calkin. We discuss all the wagering that occurred during Augie's trip to visit him - from the betting at the Honda Classic to their round at The Dye Preserve... dice included. You can bet your ass you'll enjoy this!

Augie travels to Florida.  Charlie travels around the Chicago burbs.