A podcast brought to you by Lie + Loft, "Golf Homies" delivers raw stories of golfers doing creative things.
In 2023 Challen got the opportunity to caddie in the PGA Championship, on the bag for his swing coach Anthony Cordes. It was a childhood dream come true. Enjoy getting to know Challen a bit and about his experience at Oak Hill.
A golf trip to Bandon Dunes is one we will always raise our hand to take. It's a place that feels like home where nature overwhelms the senses. This time around, we intended to explore the other treasures in the Southern Oregon Coast. Kendra, Kelsey, Matt and Luke converged in Portland with a van full of camping gear, clubs, high spirits and headed to bays by Bandon. // #golfishome https://travelsouthernoregoncoast.com/https://www.bandondunesgolf.com/
Kendra and Luke sit down before he heads to Rome for the Ryder Cup. Enjoy!
Kendra and Luke discuss a recent rounds of golf and Lie + Loft projects.Show links:Links x Spey Bay Live PaintingMusselburghCruden Bay
2023 donation page: p2p.onecause.com/2023-tcsnyc-marathonPGA REACH, in its long-standing partnership with the New York Road Runners, is excited to welcome for the sixth year a team of dedicated PGA Professionals to support PGA REACH through the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 5. Their goal in 2023 is to raise $150,000 for PGA REACH. Since 2017, PGA Professionals have raised over $250,000 for the benefit of PGA REACH programming which positively impacts the lives of boys and girls, Veterans and diverse communities through the game of golf.
Josh and Scott return from a Scottish pilgrimage. Tales are told, tattoos were had, and a sick collection of paintings came from the adventure. #golfishome
Kendra recently headed to Sedona, Arizona, where she gets a double adventure dose of outdoor hiking and golf.
Some people have golf swings that look effortless and true. And when it comes to that, our golf homie Philip Bagdade gives Adam Scott a run for his money. Philip lives in Portland, Oregon and played D1 at the University of Arizona, so if you're ever out at Heron Lakes or East Moreland and see his silky move, make sure to say howdy. Enjoy listening to the pod and getting to know our golf homie Philip!
We are two weeks away from the May 5-7 golf campout at The Fields Golf Club, a little slice of heaven in LaGrange, GA. We talk pack list, things we're excited about, and what to expect if you're coming out to camp!
Josh and Scott are bucket listing it in a St. Andrew's adventure, playing the Old Course for Scott's 40th birthday. We sit down 3 days before they embark on their golf trip and learn there's something unique in store.
Kendra sits down with her brother, Scott, to catch up on life in Argentina, the 2022 World Cup, and Scott's journey in golf and other sports.
Meet our PDX based golf homie John Lumpkin, who's passion for golf took him on an adventure from the munis to the country clubs. There's much more that could be said here but it is a much better listen!
Kyle, like many, really fell in love with the game of golf during the pandemic. Kendra sits down with him at his Portland abode and talk about his background in other sports and why golf feels like home.
On Part 2 of celebrating the mom's out there, we sit down with Margaret Hodges, the grandma of L+L order fulfillment guru John. She shares some great wisdom about her approach to golf, which involves over 20 club championships + 7 hole in ones (that she can recount). Enjoy!
Happy Mother's Day! Kendra sits down with her mom to reflect on a childhood of car rides to tournaments and giving thanks for the support growing up.
It's 2022 already, oh how time flies (catch the bird pun?). To kick off this year's pod schedule, Jeb + Luke sit down to recount the birds they've seen this year, highlighted with an adventure to Mexico and hanging with the most deadly bird species in the world. Caw Caw!
On this episode, we hang out with Amy Simanton at The Golf Farm, an indoor golf training facility run by Amy and PGA Tour alum Brian Henninger, talking about her adventures in competitive + instructional golf.
To Crater Lake and back to Portland, finish the rest of the tale of Luke + Kendra's Oregon Trail.
Earlier this year, Luke and Kendra take a roadtrip across Oregon in search of golf + adventure.
It's been a minute, my how 2021 has flown by (pun intended). A new episode of Bird Watchers is back, where Jeb + Luke catch up on golf things and deep dive into the Great Blue Heron.
A call from Sanford, NC causes Martha to head to the sandhills, unveiling an adventure of connection to the late Mike Strantz + leaving her mark on the legacy of Tobacco Road. Enjoy Part 2 of getting to know our golf homie Martha! // #golfishome
Martha hails from the mountains of North Carolina, and has quite the life journey through tornados, competitive golf, and following her love for literature. We got to talking for so long that it became our first two-part Golf Homies tale, where we start on the front in her early years. Enjoy!
This episode is one about courage + growth. We present the story of our golf homie and visual storyteller at L+L, Kendra Little. She's a creative, deep-thinking soul, with a connection to the game that we can all learn from. // #golfishome
On this episode, you'll get to know one of Kendra's Golf Homies up in the PNW, Daniel Kirkham. Daniel plays a crucial role in helping cycle in the new generation of golfers as a high school girls golf coach. Born in Alturas, CA and raised in Molalla, OR, Daniel takes us back to his origins within the game to share with us those stories. // #golfishome
In this episode of Bird Watchers, we hit the road to Jeb's hometown to meet his childhood mentors, Don and Ann Butler. These two lovebirds have dedicated their lives to the conversation of pheasants and other rare feathered friends. We talk about watermelon, Nat Geo, and how golf + birds can co-exist. Enjoy getting to know our homies, Don and Ann Butler!PS: The Nat Geo book, Birds of the Photo Ark, which features the Butler's Himalayan Monal on the cover, can be found here: https://amzn.to/2PCekm9
Yo golf homies, just checking in with some L+L news. Matt dunks it half court status on this episode of the loop. // #golfishome
You've seen this bird as the club logo for Bandon Dunes, but how much do you know about the Puffin? We dive deep into the tale of this feathery friend. // #golfishome
On the lastest loop, we introduce our newest L+L team member, Kendra Little, as she heads down to Bandon Dunes for 2 days of G. // #golfishome
Where to begin with this bird of the week! A dare-devil divebomber, prolific surfer, and 3 gallon beak tank, the pelican holds fascinating facts that we explore on the latest episode of L+L Bird Watchers.
This week's featured bird is the Bobwhite Quail, a fowl with fossils dating back over 2.5 million years. On this episode, Jeb introduces Luke to the Bird Watchers pod + shares deets from a career-low day at Tobacco Road.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it's to be grateful. And on today's episode, we introduce one of the most positive people we've ever met - a surfer, craftsman, golf professional, avid adventurer, and one heck of a homie. Without further ado, meet Clark Willard. // #golfishome
With the fastest wings east (and west) of the Mississippi, this week's featured bird is the hummingbird. We have some bittersweet news: Joey is moving on to a new opportunity outside of L+L and this is his last episode as co-host... we'll miss hearing your bird calls + smiling face in the office, Joey!
Is it a gaggle or a wedge? We're talking geese, of course. Tune in to the latest episode of Bird Watchers to learn more about the most unwelcomed bird on the links.
Jeb + Joey talk about some warm September golf (those were the days) and America's favorite ornamental lawn bird, the Flamingo. Enjoy! // #golfishome
It's been awhile + we've got some catching up to do on Bird Watchers! Back in October, Jeb + Joey sit down to discuss this week's featured bird, the loon. // #golfishome
On October 5th, 3 of the L+L crew carried their bags to raise money for Youth on Course - partaking in this year's 100 Hole Hike. The day after they sit down to talk about the loop(s). Enjoy!Donation link: https://www.100holehike.org/national/LieandLoft
On this week's episode, Joey + Jeb talk about cranes -- a powerful flyer with 14 different species. Happy Bird Watching!
In our new office, a built-in contains a collection of books to be discovered. So, we decided to start a lil book club. This week, we dive into:Golf Club Design, Fitting, Repair, and Alterations - Ralph MaltbyThe Best Way to Better Golf - Jack NicklausJournal 1 - The Shivas Irons SocietyWhy Fonts Matter - Sarah HyndmanGolf Course Designs - Tom Fazio
Introducing, "The Loop," a potpourri of L+L stories -- recent rounds, trips, news, and random golf banter. On the first loop, we kick it at L+L HQ, where Matt fills us in on a spectator-less Sunday spent at The Wyndham.
Join Joey + Jeb as they talk about the bird we all want to see on the course, the Bald Eagle.
This week's featured bird is the Barred Owl, one we think you'll really give a hoot about (sorry for the dad joke). To learn more after the episode, make sure you check 'em out on the Audubon Field Guide:https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/barred-owlIf you want us to feature a bird in a future episode, chirp at us!
In this episode of Bird Watchers, Joey + Jeb sit down to talk about the largest bird in the world (and one you'd only dream of seeing on the golf course).
Introducing, Bird Watchers, a new podcast by LIE + LOFT, where we focus on our love for all types of birdies. In this intro episode, we meet Jeb Dillman, resident L+L bird guide. His affinity for birds + aviaries started as a youngster, working under the guidance of Don Butler. Tune in every week for new episodes where we look for birdies on + off the course!
Have you ever been told you weren’t good enough? Maybe it was for a job you really wanted, or an idea you had, or a dream worth chasing. Today, we hear the journey of our golf homie Andy Pessagno, who overcame those doubters with a tireless work ethic until he achieved his goal of being a graphic designer. Andy played a large role in the development of Lie + Loft and stoked to share his story!
Can you imagine saying goodbye to everything you’ve ever known? Leaving your hometown, family, friends, culture, country, continent, all in pursuit of a dream? Meet our homie Leslie Cloots, who journeyed alone to the US from Belgium 7 years ago, where a better opportunity for competitive golf presented itself.
Earlier this year, we sat down with TD to record an episode of Golf Homies. After the news broke about the murder of George Floyd, TD reached back out asking to have another conversation. In this raw discussion, we listen + learn about his experiences relating to race and talk about what can be done both as individuals and as a company.
Can you think of a mentor that you had as a kid? Maybe it was a relative, or maybe it was a coach or a teacher… someone you could always look up to for advice and support, someone you trust. Those are special people, and all seem to share a commonality, they care more about helping others than themselves. Today we share the story of TD Luten, one who has dedicated his life to impacting others through the game of golf.
The L+L crew gathered together after a wild week in Orlando to recount their time at the PGA Show. They hosted a booth, played a little g and had a ball camping out. Listen through the latest Golf Homies podcast to hear about all their crazy stories from the week...you won't be disappointed. // #golfishome
Have you ever played golf with someone who was much better than you? Justin Hood is that said person for lots of people. Justin was on the golf team for all 4 years at NC State and has been playing competitive golf since he can remember. Growing up as a kid in the low country of South Carolina, he teed it in as many as 25 golf tournaments every year, and practiced religiously when not competing. This is a story of dedication to a craft. Without further ado, meet our homie, Justin Hood.
As a kid growing up in the country, golf wasn't really Josh's thing. But boy, is he hooked now. In this episode of Golf Homies, we sat down with Josh in his garage workshop to talk about his childhood, life as an art teacher, and dreams for the future.
This October, we're duking it out in a two vs two, 24 hour golf match marathon. The best part? We're partnering up with Prestonwood Country Club + the SAS Championship to raise as much as we can for Folds of Honor. Hear from our experience opponents, Brian + Ryan, about what it's like to tee it for 24 hours straight.