Girls N' Golf

For the last major & last podcast of the year, we have 2 great interviews! Michelle Wie West joins first, to give a champion's perspective on what it takes to win, and championship preparation. Kira K. Dixon joins to talk all about her work with the USGA and what her days on site are like from the first production meeting, to interviews, to sending off a finished video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this mini episode, Sarah and Lex share what they're most thankful for this year and hear from Madelene Sagström on how her game is looking ahead of the 75th US Women's Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Thanksgiving week and Sarah and Lex are joined by LPGA Tour winner, Marina Alex, to discuss her years on tour, her thoughts on chasing distance, and one of her hobbies outside of golf - cooking! See below for Marina's family stuffing recipe. --- Stuffing for turkey approx 15-20 lb turkey -3 lbs of sweet sausage uncased -1 yellow onion chopped -2 lbs white mushrooms -1/2 cup chopped packed parsley -1 cup of Grated cheese (Parmesan or Romano is fine) -salt pepper to taste -approx half loaf of white bread (sweet or butter bread is preferable) -10 eggs 1. Prep ingredients. Chop onion, mushrooms, parsley 2. On medium heat in large pot sauté onions mushrooms and sausage. Continuously breaking up sausage into small pieces. 3. Season with salt pepper parsley and cook until sausage is cooked throughout and mixed well. 4. Remove pot from heat. Prep white bread by lightly wetting it and breaking up into small bits 5. While the sausage mixture is still warm add eggs and bread, constantly stirring. (Best to add a couple eggs and slices of bread at time to create a thick full consistency) add more eggs or bread if needed 6. Mix in grated cheese at the end 7. Stuff the turkey and sew. Put remainder in tin for baking separately See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS Broadcaster & Callaway Ambassador Amanda Balionis joins Lex & Sarah to talk about one of her favorite weeks of the year. She shares how she thinks through emotional interviews with athletes, what a difference fans can make at major tournaments, and her support for friend, Michelle Wie West, joining the major broadcast crew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Lex are joined by Nancy Henderson, the Chief Teaching Officer & President of the LPGA Foundation to talk all things "growing the game". Nancy shares how the LPGA Foundation works with juniors through the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the responsibilities of the Foundation and the environment in the industry for female professionals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lex and Sarah are joined by Tina Mickelson-Topacio to learn more about her! Not only is she the sister of Phil Mickelson, but she has an established writing career and is a PGA Ambassador. Tina is an expert on the golf swing and has been teaching people the game for a couple of decades. She shares some of her favorite stories from teaching, what opportunities she thinks women have in the industry and in playing golf, and how she stumbled upon writing as a side gig.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lex and Sarah are joined by the one and only Chris Harrison! Chris has hosted the Bachelor and its family of spinoff shows for over 20 years and shares some of the keys to staying relevant, how the show molds to the social dynamic of the world, and who he hopes takes over for him one day! The three also chat about Chris' love for golf, what is currently in his bag, and who he hopes to play with at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am in February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lex and Sarah are in award-winning company with 2020 LPGA Professional of the Year, Kim Coleman! Kim shares what the award means to her, what her time in the industry has been like, and what she thinks of the new push for women in golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're here to wish Ms. 59 a happy 50th birthday! Annika Sörenstam calls in to the podcast to share some of her favorite birthday traditions, what she did on her most memorable birthday and how she plans to celebrate the big 5-0. Post a message to wish Annika a Happy 50th Birthday! To show our appreciation for her fans we'll be giving away a set of 3 custom Annika inspired JAWS MD5 Wedges, designed by wedge artist Anthony Taranto! Click here to wish Annika a Happy Birthday and enter - https://callaway.kudoboard.com/boards/Annika50 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the podcast's first guests, Amanda Balionis, is back! Over the weekend, Amanda attended the 5th annual Begin Again Foundation Celebrity Classic, run by Audrey & Marc Leishman to raise awareness & money to combat Sepsis. She shares some of her favorite things about the event, how it has already saved a life, and her experience with the new Big Bertha REVA driver. Amanda also gives an update on broadcasting three straight months of golf in a COVID-19 world, how she manages dealing with social media trolls, an update on Puppies and Golf, and her secrets to travel meal-prep! If you want to know more about the Begin Again Foundation, visit beginagainfoundation.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now two-time LPGA winner, Georgia Hall, calls in after her win at the Cambia Portland Classic! She recalls not knowing her where she stood going into the final hole, the unusual weather conditions, and what it means for her career to finally have a win on US soil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The girls are joined by Callaway athlete Lisa Longball! Lisa is an 8-time Canadian Long Drive champion and now a brand ambassador for Callaway, doing events and running clinics all over North America. She shares some of the myths women hear about the game, her tips for more power in your swing, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah is out on PTO, so Lex is joined by Kim Johnson to talk about an exciting giveaway for the first women's major tournament of the year! Sign up for the Callaway Community for your chance to win a very special golf bag made solely for the ANA Inspiration. Also on the podcast is Women's Golf Day founder, Elisa Gaudet! After years in the industry, Elisa saw a need for an initiative to get more women into golf. She tells all about the growth over the last 5 years, the partnership with Callaway and how you can get involved in WGD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lex and Sarah are joined by Associate Manager of Retail Marketing & Class A LPGA instructor Kim Johnson to talk about Callaway's newest line for women: Big Bertha REVA! BB REVA was designed entirely with a woman's swing in mind and the girls will tell you exactly who these clubs are for. They also discuss Callaway's official partnership and support of International Women's Golf Day and how you can join the Callaway Community! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lex and Sarah have TWO guests this week! The first is LPGA Tour Rep Barry Lyda, who has been with Callaway Golf for 25 years and services Callaway staffers every week out on tour. Barry shares how important his relationships with players are and what clubs he services the most in a tournament week. Next, Julie Williams joins the podcast to discuss last weekend's USGA Women's Am Championship and why amateur golf is more intriguing than you might think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Girls N' Golf has its first male guest this week and nobody is better suited than Ron Sirak. Sirak is a 40+ year journalism veteran and has been in the golf space for many years earning awards from both the PGA of America and LPGA. He joins Lex and Sarah to share his insight on what the return of the LPGA will look like this week at the Drive On Championship, how his job as a journalist is evolving, and how he hopes women's golf will grow in a time that the world is hungry for sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Wie West returns to Girls N Golf to discuss how she felt when Pat Hurst called her to be an assistant captain at the 2021 Solheim Cup. The major winner and new mom shares what she hopes to bring to the team, dishes on her hospital experience during the pandemic, and how she chose her baby's name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time LPGA winner & Major Champion, Morgan Pressel joins Girls N' Golf to discuss the new LPGA schedule and last weekend's Race for Unity. If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lex and Sarah catch up with former Division 1 golfer and now craft brewery co-owner Christina Lumsden! Christina has been around golf her entire life and now she and her husband have opened Dogleg Brewery Co. in Vista, CA. Dogleg features unique beer as well as an indoor putting green and full simulators, cultivating a community feel and introducing new people to the game. If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1

Lex and Sarah are joined by Gretchen Quigley President of The Ladies Straight Shooters (https://ladiesstraightshooters.com/) which is the largest ladies league in the country. The three talk about the league and the competition that drives this group forward. If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1

Annika Sörenstam and Amanda Balionis join us for a special LIVE Girls N’ Golf podcast to discuss women that are making an impact in the game of golf and paving the way for the future. Send in your questions in the comments below. If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1

On this episode, Lex and Sarah are joined by golfer and graphic designer Olivia Herrick! Herrick grew up with parents who loved golf and graphic design. She spent years competing on the course (and still does at the mid-am level) but found a love for design and created her own company. The three women chat about competition, inspiration, and aspirations for the future of golf. If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1

Lex and Sarah are joined by Chloe Garner they talked about how she got into long drive, her time as a Crossfit athlete, her unique look, and the Long Drive community. If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1

Lex and Sarah are joined by @JamieFgolf to talk about her outstanding career in the golf world and how she has continued to love and improve her game. If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1

Lex and Sarah are joined by Madelene Sagström as she talks about her day to day routine while in quarantine, what she is doing with the extra time on her hands, and how she expects the re-opening to go. If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1

Lex and Sarah are joined by @carlotagolf and @georgiahall96 to talk about their thoughts on the condensed schedule, what they are doing to stay active and what golf may look like moving forward. They also answer some questions form YOU! If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1

Lex and Sarah are joined by LPGA Tour Pro Staffer, Emma Tally to talk about what how this Quarantine has made her love golf again, her secret rice roll recipe, and what to watch while you stay safe inside. If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1

Lex and Sarah are joined by Amy Alston the Junior Player Development Representative for Callaway Golf to talk about what her job entails, how she keeps up with social media, and one of the all time greats Annika Sörenstam. If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1

Lex and Sarah are joined by LGPA Tour Pro Sandra Gal to talk about what they are doing to keep the mind and body active while at home. They also talk about the New Mavrik driver and show off some of their drawing skills. Sandra talks about playing all around the world and answer YOUR questions!

Lex and Sarah are joined by 5-time LPGA winner Michelle Wie. The three discuss what's next for Michelle as she looks to welcome her first child! Besides the baby bustle, Michelle talks about her new rolls in golf and how she looks forward to getting back into the game. The three also reflect on the Hall of Fame legend Mickey Wright and how she paved the way for Girls in the game of Golf.

Lex and Sarah are joined by Jen Turk a new member of the Callaway Marketing Team. Jen has a background in golf that may surprise you! She discusses how she landed at Callaway, three things you need to know about her and three unique things to know about her! Let us know who you want to hear from next!

Lex and Sarah are joined by the latest Callaway LPGA Staffer Andrea Lee! Andrea talks about her golf journey and gives a deep dive into her bag. She talks to Lex and Sarah about what it means to her to be a part of Callaway and what her next steps are in the world of golf. She also gives us an insight to her life outside of golf and tells the ladies what she would be doing if she wasn't pursuing golf.

Lex and Sarah talk with the Golf Pro at the Hideaway in La Quinta Lehua Wise. She talks about her degree in Golf and how she played in college. She's the Desert Chapter Women Player of the Year for 2018 & 2019. Listen in to hear her journey in the world of golf!

Lex and Sarah are joined by the latest Callaway LPGA Staffer Anne van Dam! Anne talks about her golf journey and gives a deep dive into her bag. She talks to Lex and Sarah about what it means to her to be a part of Callaway and what her next steps are in the world of golf. She also gives us an insight to her life outside of golf and tells the ladies what she would be doing if she wasn't pursuing golf.

Lex is joined in studio by Foray Golf founder, Megan LaMothe. After some time in the fashion industry and starting to play golf in her mid-twenties, Megan decided to start a women's clothing brand to provide women with on-trend options for the course. The women discuss where Megan gets her inspiration, the core value to her life/business, and the reality of being an entrepreneur.

On this episode of Girls N' Golf, get to know Sarah and Lex! Learn about what these ladies do outside of their day job. They discuss their hobbies, how they made it to the jobs they have now and how they prefer to spend their free time. The two also discuss their biggest pet peeves on and off the golf course, how they got into the golf world and their favorite part of the game.

On this episode of Girls N' Golf, Sarah and Lex are joined by Season 11's Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe! They chat about... -Embarrassing Golf stories -Finding your true calling -Kaitlyn's Dog Ramen -Scrunchies and Wine!

On this episode of Girls N' Golf, Sarah and Lex are joined by Amatuergolf.com Reporter Julie Williams! They chat about... -Julie's journey in golf -Being on all sides of the golf game -ANWA -Advice about getting into the game of golf

On this episode of Girls N' Golf, Sarah and Lex travel to New York to play in the All Women's Charity event with @GrueterGolf. The ladies are joined by Kiki Grueter & Jen Corcoran and chat about... -How Gruetergolf started -The reason they play -Golfing in the East Coast -Advice about getting into the game of golf

On this episode of Girls N' Golf, Sarah and Lex are joined by CBS Sports reporter and Callaway ambassador Amanda Balionis! They chat about... - Amanda's journey in golf - Never giving up on what you want - Animal rescue shelters - Advice about getting into the game of golf

Lex and Sarah are joined in studio by 5-time World Long Drive Champion, Sandra Carlborg! The women talk about... - Channeling power in your golf swing - Sandra's journey to Long Drive competition - The perfect power pink

On the FIRST episode of Girls N' Golf, hosts Lex and Sarah are joined by Hall of Famer Annika Sörenstam. They talk about... -The Annika Foundation -The importance of junior golf -Annika's longstanding partnerships with her sponsors -Advice to girls who play or want to play golf