Golf Shots

This is the first 20 minutes of our Ken Degerman interview.  Support the Show. Follow us on Instagram @golfshotswithsteve Or Facebook at Golf Shots Podcast Email us at stevejcarey2002@gmail.com

Russell Grove played in the 105th PGA Championship last month at Oak Hill Country club in Rochester, NY.  He's also the Head Golf Coach at North Idaho College and led the men's team to their 5th straight NWAC title and the women to a 2nd place finish. Oh yeah....he won the NWAC Coach of the Year Award.  Not bad Russell.   He sits down with Steve to talk about the PGA Championship, NIC Golf, and moon landings.  Here it is, episode 30 of Golf Shots.Support the show Follow us on Instagram @golfshotswithsteve Or Facebook at Golf Shots Podcast Email us at stevejcarey2002@gmail.com

Matt Bunn is the Director of Golf at Hayden Lake Country Club in Hayden, Idaho.  He sits down with Steve to talk about junior golf, college golf and his favorite karaoke songs. Here it is, episode 29 of Golf Shots.Support the show Follow us on Instagram @golfshotswithsteve Or Facebook at Golf Shots Podcast Email us at stevejcarey2002@gmail.com

Corey Symons has been the Head Men's Basketball Coach at North Idaho College for 8 seasons, compiling a record of 174-25.  This year, his team went 28-0 in the regular season and he was named the East Region Coach of the Year.  Corey is a single digit handicap who has caddied at several different courses in North Idaho and Las Vegas.  Corey sits down with Steve to talk all things golf, basketball and North Idaho College. Here it is, episode 28 of Golf Shots. Follow us on Instagram @golfshotswithsteve Or Facebook at Golf Shots Podcast Email us at stevejcarey2002@gmail.com

Cassy Isaacs started Calliope Golf out of frustration.  Going into golf shops to buy clothing and leaving disappointed in the selection led her to start her own women's golf brand. Cassy sits down with Steve to talk about her journey learning golf and then starting her own successful business in the golf industry.  Here it is...episode #27 of Golf Shots. Follow us on Instagram @golfshotswithsteve Or Facebook at Golf Shots Podcast Email us at stevejcarey2002@gmail.com

Billy Bomar is the co-founder of the Bomar Putting Company, based in Post Falls, Idaho. After finding success as a well-known junior player, he turned professional in 1984 and has since won over 200 events.  He's known for making putts from all over the green with his side-saddle putting technique and finished 7th in the 1996 Compact Dave Pelz World Putting Championships.  Billy sits down with Steve to talk about golf, football and whatever. Here it is, episode 26 of Golf Shots. Follow us on Instagram @golfshotswithsteve Or Facebook at Golf Shots Podcast Email us at stevejcarey2002@gmail.com

Taylor and Kaley opened Golf Island in Riverstone back in September of 2021 and haven't looked back.  They share their passion for golf along with how they not only came up with the idea for Golf Island but made it happen. Designing, building and maintaining a quality business takes hard work and a great team. These guys do it well. Here it is, episode 25 of Golf Shots. Follow us on Instagram @golfshotswithsteve Or Facebook at Golf Shots Podcast Email us at stevejcarey2002@gmail.com

JJ Jaeger is a golf fanatic, a great guy and the President of the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn.  His destiny has been to be a guest on the world famous Golf Shots Podcast.  In this episode JJ sits down with Steve to talk about his golf skills and some of our golf adventures over the years.  We also give our way too early predictions for The 2023 Masters.  Here it is, episode 24 of Golf Shots.

Gabe Dorosh is the Director of Golf at CDA National Reserve here in Coeur d'Alene. Gabe also gives lessons in the winter at CAMFIT, a gym that focuses on personal training and golf instruction. Gabe sits down to talk about golf, skiing, ping pong and his journey through the golf industry. Here it is, episode 23 of Golf Shots.

Derek Siesser is a great teaching pro.  He knows a ton about the golf swing and genuinely enjoys helping people improve their game.  He sits down with Steve to answer a variety of average golfer questions to get to the bottom of why our swings are inconsistent and how we can improve.  This episode was recorded in the Swing Lounge, a golf simulator in the Spokane Valley.  Here it is, episode 22 of Golf Shots.

Jim Walden was the head coach at WSU from 1978-1986 and won the Pac 10 Coach of the Year award in 1981, guiding his team to the Holiday Bowl.  Jim enjoys golf and has played around the world with some of the best and most notable college football coaches in the country.  Jim sits down with Steve to talk about his game, his life and to tell some great stories.  Here it is, episode 21 of Golf Shots.

Dave Sposito loves golf, and more importantly, the Spokane/CDA golf scene.  When he's not playing golf, he's on the award winning Dave, Ken and Molly morning show on 92.9 ZZU.  Dave sits down with Steve in this episode to talk about his game and why he enjoys golf so much.  Here it is, episode 20 of Golf Shots.

Brad Dorau has been the Head Golf Pro at Gamble Sands for 2 years.  Brad was in the Air Force for over 8 years and went through the PGA Management Program at UNLV before becoming a golf pro.  Brad sits down with Steve in the shop at Gamble Sands to talk all things golf, travel and Gamble Sands.  Here it is, episode 19 of Golf Shots.

Andrew Von Lossow is the President and Founder of Glen Cove Trading Company and can can absolutely light up a golf course.  This episode is a discussion about Andrew's great game, Steve's lousy game and a variety of random topics about the game we all love .  In golf, the 18th hole is called the Home Hole. This is our 18th episode so this is our Home Episode.  We talk golf, aces and a brand new subject on the podcast - hickory golf.  Here it is, episode 18 of Golf Shots.

Mike Delong loves golf.  He was the Director of Golf at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course from it's opening day until 2005.  Prior to that he was the Head Golf Pro and GM at Avondale Golf Club in Hayden, Idaho.  Mike sits down to talk about the golf swing, his favorite courses, and how he became the Director of Golf at one of the premier golf resorts in the country.  If you ever have the chance to talk golf, play golf or just have a beer with Mike, enjoy that time.  Here it is, episode 17 of Golf Shots.

Jason Letus is a Sales Rep & Sales Lead at Pacific Golf & Turf in the Spokane Valley.  Pacific Golf & Turf sells Golf Carts, Turf Equipment and Utility Vehicles throughout the Northwest.  Jason sits down with Steve to talk golf carts and whatever obnoxious questions pop into Steve's head.  As we enter the 2022 golf season we're all excited to not only talk golf but actually start to play it again.  Here it is, another episode of Golf Shots. 

Kylie Kellogg is a great athlete.  She played Division 1 college volleyball at Cal Poly and then played professionally in Europe.  Last summer, she picked up the game of golf and became a fanatic - welcome to the club!  We sit down to talk about her experience learning a new game and all of the effort that goes into understanding the rules, etiquette and swing tips this crazy game throws at us.  Here it is, episode 15 of Golf Shots!

Gordon "Gordo" Corder is the Head Golf Pro at Manito Golf & Country Club in Spokane, WA.  A former Gonzaga and Oakland A's baseball player, Gordo is a passionate guy with a great story.  He takes on a flurry of questions about his BBQ skills from Steve, even after the conversation turns to golf.  Here it is, episode 14 of Golf Shots!

Jeff Gove is the Director of Instruction at The Idaho Club in Sandpoint.  He played on the PGA Tour and Web.com for over 23 years and is now selling real estate, giving lessons and working towards earning his Champions Tour card.  Episode 13 of Golf Shots could have gone on for hours. Recorded in a classic Idaho snowstorm in mid-December; Jeff sits down with Steve to discuss his story, his teaching style and why golf is such an awesome game.  Here it is...episode 13 of Golf Shots.

Victoria Fallgren is the Assistant Golf Coach at Gonzaga and one heck of a player.  She's a 3 time Washington State Women's Mid-Am champion and graduate of Gonzaga.  When she's not assisting in the coaching, operations and recruiting efforts at GU, she can be found on the course or the ski slopes doing both better than just about everyone.  Recorded in the Hemmingson Building right in the middle of Gonzaga's campus, Victoria gives her insights into playing great golf and what training aids she thinks actually work.  Here it is, episode 12 of Golf Shots.

Darrell Hull loves golf.  In this episode of Golf Shots, he sits down with Steve to talk about the golf swing, his teaching style and why Steve is awful at chipping.  A guy with more aces than Steve has pars, Darrell can teach, play and talk about golf all day long.  Here it is...episode #11 of Golf Shots.

BillyBob may be the coolest guy on the planet.  His love for the game of golf, his wife and his friends is inspiring in so many ways.  On this episode of golf shots, Steve and BillyBob talk about everything golf.  From his early days playing with a famous daredevil to his current game, we cover it all.  Here it is, episode #10 of Golf Shots.

Jill Terracciano has been the beverage cart driver at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course for 6 years.  Her love of the job and great personality make her a perfect fit to serve drinks and put up with crazy golfers out on the course.  She sits down with Steve to talk about golf, cocktails and how to get in good with the beverage cart driver.  Here it is, episode 9 of Golf Shots.

Terry Holt has been the Superintendent at Twin Lakes Village Golf Course for over 20 years. His knowledge of golf course maintenance and his passion for the game of golf is inspiring.  Terry sits down with Steve to talk golf, turf and about the time he passed on a round at Pebble Beach.  I'm not sure what was flowing faster, the questions or the John Daly's.   

Ken Watson has been a caddy at The Coeur d'Alene Resort for over two decades.  His love for his job and for the game of golf will brighten your day and make you want to grab your clubs and head to the course.  He sits down to talk about life, looping and golf.  The beer was going down fast and we had a lot of fun in this one.  Here it is....episode #7 of Golf Shots.

Cam Abey is the founder/owner and a trainer at CAMFIT, a unique studio that focuses on golf fitness in North Idaho.  Cam has found the ideal location that combines fitness, personal training and golf all under one roof to create the ultimate improvement center for golfers of all ages.  In episode 6 of Golf Shots, Steve sits down with Cam to talk about our physical health and how it relates to the golf swing.  Here it is...episode 6!

Mark Poirier is a graduate of Eastern Washington University and is currently the Spokane City Golf Manager.  He sits down with Steve to discuss Spokane Golf, pace-of-play, fly-fishing, and bees.  

Joey Lowe is all things good - golfer, Idahoan, Marine, fly fisherman and flat out great guy. He talks with me about his passion for golf and how he fell in love with the game.   It was an absolute pleasure spending time with him to hear his story.  Here's episode 4 of Golf Shots!

Russell Grove is a University of Idaho graduate and is currently the Head Golf Coach at North Idaho College. He shares his thoughts on golf and answers my random questions about how he got so damn good. It was a fun visit and I look forward to playing golf with Russell and getting 10 strokes a side. Here's episode 3 of Golf Shots! 

Mark Nelson is the Head Golf Professional at Hayden Lake Country Club.  He is the President of the Inland Empire PGA and was recently named Golf Professional of the Year for the chapter.  He sits down with Steve to field a tsunami of random golf questions shot from numerous firehoses at various angles.

CJ Nagel sits down with Steve to discuss his passion for golf.  Since the recording of this episode, CJ was named the Head Golf Professional at Twin Lakes Village.  Congrats to CJ!