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A weekly podcast reviewing results from the developmental tour and more in professional golf.

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    • Jan 27, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES

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    Episode 16: Behind the Scenes of the LPGA & Symetra Tours ft. Casey Danielson & Sarah Schmelzel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 67:20


    Time to take a closer look at women's professional golf by interviewing an LPGA Tour Player and a Symetra Tour Player. Do you know what the entry fees are for women when they play an LPGA event? Or what kind of equipment decisions they have to make while playing the Symetra Tour? Casey Danielson and Sarah Schmelzel join us and tell us about their experiences.

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    Episode 16: Behind the Scenes of the LPGA & Symetra Tours ft. Casey Danielson & Sarah Schmelzel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 67:20


    Time to take a closer look at women's professional golf by interviewing an LPGA Tour Player and a Symetra Tour Player. Do you know what the entry fees are for women when they play an LPGA event? Or what kind of equipment decisions they have to make while playing the Symetra Tour? Casey Danielson and Sarah Schmelzel join us and tell us about their experiences.

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    Episode 15: Neil's Entry to the Big Money Classic and 2021 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 40:23


    Neil and Ryan discuss how the deal to have someone fund Neil's entry to the Big Money Classic and how the negotiations worked for the % he would give to his backer if he made the cut. Neil also discusses how he is preparing and the state of his game. We also talk about some upcoming Chasing Status episodes.

    Episode 15: Neil's Entry to the Big Money Classic and 2021 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 40:23


    Neil and Ryan discuss how the deal to have someone fund Neil's entry to the Big Money Classic and how the negotiations worked for the % he would give to his backer if he made the cut. Neil also discusses how he is preparing and the state of his game. We also talk about some upcoming Chasing Status episodes.

    Episode 14: Inside Look at Equipment Sponsors on the Development Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 66:55


    Ever wondered how much pros get for playing certain clubs? The answer is almost always nothing until they reach the big tour. In fact they very rarely even get free equipment until they have status. Hoarding balls, asking and hoping for hats/gloves/balls is part of the deal. We talked with Korn Ferry member Brandon Crick and all time leader in Latin American Tour wins Michael Buttacavoli about their equipment sponsors. Neil tells us his "P.S play well in Puerto Rico" story.

    Episode 14: Inside Look at Equipment Sponsors on the Development Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 66:55


    Ever wondered how much pros get for playing certain clubs? The answer is almost always nothing until they reach the big tour. In fact they very rarely even get free equipment until they have status. Hoarding balls, asking and hoping for hats/gloves/balls is part of the deal. We talked with Korn Ferry member Brandon Crick and all time leader in Latin American Tour wins Michael Buttacavoli about their equipment sponsors. Neil tells us his "P.S play well in Puerto Rico" story.

    Episode 13: Corales Puntacana Monday Q, Neil's Injury, and a New Format

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 46:09


    Neil and Ryan discuss the future episodes of Chasing Status and how they are changing to a little different format.  They talk about the many great stories of the Mon Q's for the Corales Puntacana event and how Neil injured himself.  Give it a listen!

    Episode 13: Corales Puntacana Monday Q, Neil's Injury, and a New Format

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 46:09


    Neil and Ryan discuss the future episodes of Chasing Status and how they are changing to a little different format.  They talk about the many great stories of the Mon Q's for the Corales Puntacana event and how Neil injured himself.  Give it a listen!

    Episode 12: Stories from Caddying on the Korn Ferry Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 69:56


    On this episode of Chasing Status, Ryan and Neil discuss Ryan's experience caddying on the Korn Ferry Tour last week. They talk A LOT about the slowest player Ryan's ever seen and what they think should be done about it. They also discuss watching Will Zalatoris up close and why hills get taller each day when you are caddying.

    Episode 12: Stories from Caddying on the Korn Ferry Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 69:56


    On this episode of Chasing Status, Ryan and Neil discuss Ryan's experience caddying on the Korn Ferry Tour last week. They talk A LOT about the slowest player Ryan's ever seen and what they think should be done about it. They also discuss watching Will Zalatoris up close and why hills get taller each day when you are caddying.

    Episode 11: Advice for Pro-Am Players, Monday Q Format Discussion, and Korn Ferry Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 61:18


    Neil answers some mailbag questions, whats the worst person he has played with shot in a pro-am, what is his advice for players in a pro-am, how much he got paid for junior clinics on Mackenzie Tour, and would he change the format of Monday Q's. We also discussed the Korn Ferry Monday!

    Episode 11: Advice for Pro-Am Players, Monday Q Format Discussion, and Korn Ferry Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 61:18


    Neil answers some mailbag questions, whats the worst person he has played with shot in a pro-am, what is his advice for players in a pro-am, how much he got paid for junior clinics on Mackenzie Tour, and would he change the format of Monday Q's. We also discussed the Korn Ferry Monday!

    Episode 10: Inside Look at the Finances of Developmental Tour Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 87:08


    Ever wanted to know how some players afford to play developmental tour golf? It's often through financial sponsors and how do those work? We talked to three players about their deals. How much they are given, what % they give back, how they met, how often they communicate with them, if they build their own schedules, etc! This is truly pulling back the curtain of how a lot of players give it a go! Player 1 Interview Begins: 24:45 Player 2 Interview Begins: 45:30 Player 3 Interview Begins: 1:05:50

    Episode 10: Inside Look at the Finances of Developmental Tour Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 87:08


    Ever wanted to know how some players afford to play developmental tour golf? It's often through financial sponsors and how do those work? We talked to three players about their deals. How much they are given, what % they give back, how they met, how often they communicate with them, if they build their own schedules, etc! This is truly pulling back the curtain of how a lot of players give it a go! Player 1 Interview Begins: 24:45 Player 2 Interview Begins: 45:30 Player 3 Interview Begins: 1:05:50

    Episode 9: "Monday's" Awards, Neil on No Sleep, and Appreciation for Conquering the Yips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 55:09


    On today's episode, Ryan and Neil give out the "Monday's" awards, from heartbreaks of the season so far, to the guy who's played the best. They also talk about Neil flying across the country and playing on no sleep, and about why Ryan has even more of an appreciation of guys like Brendon Todd coming back from the yips.

    Episode 9: "Monday's" Awards, Neil on No Sleep, and Appreciation for Conquering the Yips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 55:09


    On today's episode, Ryan and Neil give out the "Monday's" awards, from heartbreaks of the season so far, to the guy who's played the best. They also talk about Neil flying across the country and playing on no sleep, and about why Ryan has even more of an appreciation of guys like Brendon Todd coming back from the yips.

    Episode 8: Wyndham Monday Q, Neil in Contention at Arizona Open, and “Mr. 59” Chris Gilman Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 63:16


    Ryan talks with Neil about being in contention at the Arizona Open and what he learned from being in contention in our "Chasing Neil" segment. They discuss the Wyndham Monday Q and talk with "Mr. 59" of the Dakotas Tour Chris Gilman about his amazing round.

    Episode 8: Wyndham Monday Q, Neil in Contention at Arizona Open, and “Mr. 59” Chris Gilman Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 63:16


    Ryan talks with Neil about being in contention at the Arizona Open and what he learned from being in contention in our "Chasing Neil" segment. They discuss the Wyndham Monday Q and talk with "Mr. 59" of the Dakotas Tour Chris Gilman about his amazing round.

    Episode 7: Monday Q Recaps, Range Etiquette, and Golf Tournament Identities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 46:51


    Neil is solo this week so he recaps all 3 Monday Qualifiers, including the first Champions Tour Monday Q in a long time. Then in the Chasing Neil segment, there's a deep dive into the identity of a golf tournament. There's also a little talk about range etiquette and the "unwritten rules of golf".

    Episode 7: Monday Q Recaps, Range Etiquette, and Golf Tournament Identities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 46:51


    Neil is solo this week so he recaps all 3 Monday Qualifiers, including the first Champions Tour Monday Q in a long time. Then in the Chasing Neil segment, there's a deep dive into the identity of a golf tournament. There's also a little talk about range etiquette and the "unwritten rules of golf".

    Episode 6: Colorado Open, Price Cutter, and Caddying Trip Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 52:50


    Neil returns to the Colorado Open this week, the home of his biggest win of his career in 2016. We talk about what the week means to him. We discuss the 3M Monday Q and also the Price Cutter. We discuss a caddying trip my dad and I took where our tent ended up in a tree and why that relates to the Monday Q's from this week.

    Episode 6: Colorado Open, Price Cutter, and Caddying Trip Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 52:50


    Neil returns to the Colorado Open this week, the home of his biggest win of his career in 2016. We talk about what the week means to him. We discuss the 3M Monday Q and also the Price Cutter. We discuss a caddying trip my dad and I took where our tent ended up in a tree and why that relates to the Monday Q's from this week.

    Episode 5: Beginning of State Open Season, KFT Monday Q's, and Interview with MJ Daffue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 52:03


    Neil and I talk with MJ Daffue, who was coming off his T22 finish at the Workday Charity and what it means for his season and career. We discussed the beginning of the State Open season with Neil as he tries to qualify for the Wisconsin Open this week and finally discuss the eight KFT Mon Q's

    Episode 5: Beginning of State Open Season, KFT Monday Q's, and Interview with MJ Daffue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 52:03


    Neil and I talk with MJ Daffue, who was coming off his T22 finish at the Workday Charity and what it means for his season and career. We discussed the beginning of the State Open season with Neil as he tries to qualify for the Wisconsin Open this week and finally discuss the eight KFT Mon Q's

    Episode 4: Workday Charity, San Antonio, and Interview with Zander Winston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 61:04


    Neil and Ryan discuss the Workday Charity Monday Q on the PGA Tour and the San Antonio Mon Q on the KFT. We talk to Neil in the "Chasing Neil" segment about playing a qualifier on his home course, where he threatened to quit pro golf if he didn't make it through. We finish with one of the wilder Mon Q stories from last week, Zander Winston was in a car accident, but that its only a small part of it, give it a listen!

    Episode 4: Workday Charity, San Antonio, and Interview with Zander Winston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 61:04


    Neil and Ryan discuss the Workday Charity Monday Q on the PGA Tour and the San Antonio Mon Q on the KFT. We talk to Neil in the "Chasing Neil" segment about playing a qualifier on his home course, where he threatened to quit pro golf if he didn't make it through. We finish with one of the wilder Mon Q stories from last week, Zander Winston was in a car accident, but that its only a small part of it, give it a listen!

    Episode 3: Heartbreaking Finishes, Neil Back on the Road, & Paul Peterson Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 53:00


    Neil and Ryan talk about the first PGA Tour Monday Q of the year. One of the more heartbreaking finishes to the Korn Ferry Monday Q playoff and Neil's first official week back on the road. We also talk to Paul Peterson and the amount of tours he has played on all over the world and what his finish in the Korn Ferry event last week means to him.

    Episode 3: Heartbreaking Finishes, Neil Back on the Road, & Paul Peterson Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 53:00


    Neil and Ryan talk about the first PGA Tour Monday Q of the year. One of the more heartbreaking finishes to the Korn Ferry Monday Q playoff and Neil's first official week back on the road. We also talk to Paul Peterson and the amount of tours he has played on all over the world and what his finish in the Korn Ferry event last week means to him.

    Episode 2: Player Results, Eddie Olson's Final Round 60, and Interview with James Nicholas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 47:28


    Neil and Ryan discuss the results of the players who got through last week and talk with James Nicholas about his made cut means for the rest of the year. They breakdown the eight who got through this week's KFT Mon Q and talk about Neil staying with his relatives in TX and how he saves money on the road. Finally, the guys the amazing final round 60 from Eddie Olson.

    Episode 2: Player Results, Eddie Olson's Final Round 60, and Interview with James Nicholas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 47:28


    Neil and Ryan discuss the results of the players who got through last week and talk with James Nicholas about his made cut means for the rest of the year. They breakdown the eight who got through this week's KFT Mon Q and talk about Neil staying with his relatives in TX and how he saves money on the road. Finally, the guys the amazing final round 60 from Eddie Olson.

    Episode 1: First Monday Q Since COVID-19 Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 45:05


    Neil and Ryan talk about the first Mon Q since the break for COVID and who got through. They discuss how good the field was because of the trickle down from most of the top players committing to PGA Tour field, and talk about Neil's week finishing Top 10 and how much money he made from that and his upcoming schedule

    Episode 1: First Monday Q Since COVID-19 Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 45:05


    Neil and Ryan talk about the first Mon Q since the break for COVID and who got through. They discuss how good the field was because of the trickle down from most of the top players committing to PGA Tour field, and talk about Neil's week finishing Top 10 and how much money he made from that and his upcoming schedule

    Introducing "Chasing Status"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 2:59


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    Introducing "Chasing Status"

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