Golf Unfiltered Podcast

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This week on the podcast the full GU team recaps an interesting and exciting week from the PGA TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club. Nikki and Jonathan share their viewpoint from attending the tournament all week, including the vibe from fans during the Creator Classic and Tour Championship days. Listeners can save 15% from TRUELinkswear.com by using promo code UNFILTERED15 at checkout.

Today on the podcast Adam provides two updates on different parts of the golf industry. First, an exciting new update comes from our friends at Sub 70 Golf via a first look at their new TA3 iron series (coming in November 2024). Next, news broke last week around TopGolf's current financial situation and how Callaway Golf might be looking to "spin off" that relationship soon.

We've got a full house on the podcast this week as Adam, Nikki, Jonathan, Dan and Trevor discuss Scottie Scheffler's incredible come-from-behind Gold Medal win. The team also wonders where Scottie's 2024 season compares in the big picture of all-time great seasons. Team US gymnastics are also covered, including the outstanding overall performance by Simone Biles.

Joshua Haywood is the founder of Haywood Golf, a Canada-based direct to consumer golf equipment and apparel brand. Host Adam Fonseca and Joshua discuss origins of Haywood Golf, the brand's approach to club manufacturing and design, and what he's excited most about for 2025 (and beyond). Visit HaywoodGolf.com today to learn more.

Nikki, Adam and Dan are back this week to recap the 2024 Open Championship from Royal Troon, where Xander Schauffele captured his second major of the year. Later, the trip previews the upcoming Summer Olympics from Paris, and Nikki tests the boys on some trivia related to the Games.

The guys are back this week to discuss the upcoming 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. Adam, Trevor and Dan give some mild predictions (and very horrible sportsbook picks) for the year's final major. Dan tells a story about getting his first massage for his birthday. Adam is an idiot and socially awkward. Trevor is ready to plant himself on his couch and play NCAA Football video games.

Adam, Dan and Trevor are back to discuss the breaking news that Keegan Bradley is likely to be named US Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 matches at Bethpage Black.

Ryan French is the founder of Monday Q Info, a super-popular golf social media account and website. Ryan and Adam talk all about their respective brands in the golf content space, including: How to handle trolls online Why they both keep doing what they do A hilarious Phil Mickelson story Much, much more! Listeners can save 15% at TRUELinkswear.com with promo code UNFILTERED15 at checkout. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

Team GU is back this week to recap an exciting 2024 US Open, where Bryson DeChambeau overcame both Pinehurst and strong play from Rory McIlroy to capture his second major. The team discusses a wide range of topics in a short amount of time, including Bryson's miraculous bunker shot, Rory's devastating putting, Pinehurst's conditions, and Tiger's future in majors. Save 15% at TRUELinkswear.com by using promo code UNFILTERED15 at checkout! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

Brinson Paolini returns to the podcast on this special episode to debut SharpFocusGolf.com, your one-stop-shop to game improvement. Brinson's updated venture includes everything you need to better your game including: Swing tips Performance Coaching Fitness help Mental toughness And much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

Wells Adams is back on the podcast to share stories of playing Pinehurst No. 2, the site of the 2024 US Open this week. Wells joins co-hosts Adam Fonseca and Nikki Dunagan to preview the course, what the pros are likely to experience, and how Pinehurst compares to the likes of Augusta, Pebble Beach, and Bandon Dunes. Listeners can save 15% OFF their next order at TRUELinkswear.com with code UNFILTERED15 at checkout. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

Nikki and Jonathan Dunagan were invited out to Cloudland at The McLemore Resort at Lookout Mountain, GA to experience the sights, courses and food like no other. They join Adam to highlight all the best of their visit. Later, the trio discusses Scottie Scheffler's arrest fallout and Xander's first major victory. Listeners can save 15% at TRUELinkswear.com with code UNFILTERED15 at checkout! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

This week Adam covers two stories not related to on-course play but rather on the fringe. He opens with commentary on the sad, untimely passing of PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray. Next, Adam shares updates on the ongoing Scottie Scheffler arrest and pending arraignment. Listeners can save 15% at ⁠TRUELinkswear.com⁠ using code UNFILTERED15! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

This year's PGA Championship was both exciting and weird for a multitude of reasons, so Team GU is here to recap it all. This episode has everything: divorces, arrests, weird Bryson stuff, a first-time winner and more. Listeners can enjoy 15% off their next purchase at TRUELinkswear.com with code UNFILTERED15 at checkout. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

Adam, Trevor and Dan are back to run through the 2024 PGA Championship with as much energy and interest as they possibly can considering the current landscape of men's pro golf. Trevor also goes into a brief synopsis of the Drake vs Kendrick beef to end the show. Be sure to use code UNFILTERED15 at TRUELinkswear.com to save 15% on your next purchase. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

This week on the podcast Adam provides his take on LIV Golf coming back to his hometown area, including some intel on how these course and tour negotiations work. Be sure to visit TRUELinkswear.com and use code UNFILTERED15 at checkout to save on the best apparel in the game! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

This week on the show Adam, Nikki and Dan recap the incredible runs that both Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler have gone on as of late. Nelly's second major victory and fifth (!) victory in a row is paralleled by Scottie's fourth win in five starts, but should they stand on their own? Do we naturally want to compare greatness to itself too quickly without appreciating what's happening in the moment? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

Team GU - Adam, Nikki, Dan and Trevor - are back to recap the 2024 Masters Tournament. The squad discusses if Scottie Scheffler's win made for an exciting finish (or not), and whether the golf world is in the middle of another All Time Great. Also, Nikki shares stories from being on-site for her 25th (!) Masters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

In the final episode of our Memoirs from Magnolia mini-series for this season, Nikki sits down with the guys behind the giggles at St. André Golf. You'll hear from Paul Trimmier and return guest Aaron Chewning as they share perspectives on the traditions of The Masters from the point of view of both a first-time and a long-time patron.  You can keep up with their content on social at @standregolf ⛳️ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

In the second episode of our Memoirs From Magnolia Lane series, you'll hear from America's favorite bartender and host of the show “Best In Dough” on Hulu, Wells Adams. He shares what it was like walking onto those sacred grounds of Augusta National for the first time after pretending every practice putt as a kid was the one that would win him a green jacket. You can hear more from Wells on his own show, Your Favorite Thing Podcast, and find him on social media at @ wellsadams. See Wells compete in the Invited Celebrity Classic at Las Colinas Country Club, April 15-24! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

Golf Unfiltered is proud to bring back the third installment of Memoirs of Magnolia Lane - our annual mini-series highlighting the stories and traditions surrounding the highly anticipated first major of the year. In this first episode you'll hear from NBC & Golf Channel reporter and former Miss America, Kira K. Dixon, and she recaps her memorable first time attending The Masters tournament as a patron.You can follow Kira on social @kirakdixon and catch her on @golfchannel and @nbcsports. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

In this week's episode host Adam Fonseca talks about Bryson DeChambeau's latest YouTube video in which the "scientist" tries to prove how the golf ball rollback will hurt his game. Spoiler alert: he actually proves the opposite. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

This week we are proud to welcome the one and only Hannah Aselsen from St. Andre Golf! Co-hosts Nikki Dunagan and Adam Fonseca cover a wide range of topics with Hannah, including her time with St. Andre, interactions on the golf course, and a very special bracket challenge to celebrate the conclusion of Women's History Month. For the entire month of March, 5 Iron Golf in Atlanta offers Women's Wednesday, where ladies can partake in everything 5 Iron Golf offers FOR FREE! Visit FiveIronGolf.com to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

This week on the show we have Team GU - Adam, Nikki, Dan and Trevor - going completely off the rails in more directions than can possibly fit in a podcast title. We start off with a recap of the Academy Awards, followed by some interesting takes on the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Next, we attempt to discuss Jay Monahan's press conference before going all-in on Kate Middleton conspiracy theories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

The second season of the super-popular golf docu-series Full Swing premieres on March 6th on Netflix, and executive producer Chad Mumm returns to give us a sneak peak. Join co-hosts Adam Fonseca and Nikki Dunagan as they learn more from Chad about filming the second season, witnessing Ryder Cup drama in every sense of the word, LIV vs PGA TOUR storylines and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

Rumors are swirling that Anthony Kim, former PGA TOUR champion and Ryder Cup fan-favorite, will be joining the controversial LIV Golf tour as early as this week. Adam Fonseca from GU gives his take on whether this move makes sense from an ROI perspective for LIV, including how this is not the same as a PGA TOUR sponsors exemption. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

The full force of Team GU is on this week's show including Nikki Dunagan, Dan Hauser, Adam Fonseca and newest member, Trevor Reaske. The group recaps a rollercoaster of a Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. They then shift to the chaotic Waste Management Phoenix Open, including thoughts on what needs to change (if anything), what should be kept the same (if anything), and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

Team GU is back as Adam, Nikki and Dan recap an exciting weekend in golf and pop culture, starting with a quick reaction to the 2024 Grammys. Next, the team discusses the wild weather that afflicted the final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, forcing many golf fans to switch to the LIV Golf Mayakoba event. Finally, the team shares their Super Bowl 2024 predictions against the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

On a special edition of the Golf Unfiltered Podcast, Kris McEwen joins Adam Fonseca for another installment of Have Clubs Will Travel. This week Kris details his trip to the Palm Springs area and Las Vegas where he played two local courses that are both affordable and fun for golfers of any skill level. Kris also shares a bit of local knowledge on how to traverse between the two areas, which may or may not put Hunter S. Thompson to shame. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

Adam and Dan record (face-to-face for the first time!) live from Orlando, Florida to reflect on the 2024 PGA Show. The guys share details on attending the show, including meetings with Bridgestone Golf and TRUE Linkswear. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

The buzzwords in golf marketing sure are buzzing, the biggest of which being "forgiveness" and "10K." We have a good idea of what the first means, but what about the second? This week host Adam Fonseca breaks down these terms for you, as well as how they can benefit golfers. Later, Adam offers his thoughts on what's next for golf equipment marketing as we near the 2024 PGA Merchandise Show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-unfiltered/message

In a move that was pretty much expected for weeks now, Tiger Woods has officially parted ways with Nike Golf after 27 years. GU's Adam Fonseca runs down the details that we know right now, speculates where Tiger might sign with next, and much more.

Happy New Year! Team GU (Adam, Nikki and Dan) ring in the new year with their predictions for 2024 along with what's "in" and "out" in the world of golf.  

Popticals Sunglasses is a truly unique upstart brand that specializes in collapsable sunglasses for golfers. Owners Dana and Gary DiSalvo join host Adam Fonseca to discuss the origins of the brand, their full lineup of products, and how wearing their sunglasses can help your golf game this season. For more information visit Popticals.com to learn more.http://www.popticals.com

Adam and Dan are back this week to discuss the wildest week in men's pro golf in recent memory. Jon Rahm's defection to LIV Golf marks a turning point for the PGA TOUR, however a group of investors has emerged who could define the Tour's future. Will fans still watch the product with one of the game's biggest names no longer affiliated with the Tour? Do fans even care anymore?

Adam and Dan are back in this episode to recap the 2023 Hero World Challenge, Tiger's performance in the event, and predictions for how we thing he'll perform in 2024. There's a little discussion around the upcoming golf ball rollback announcement that has yet to become official, but at the end of the day, we're all gonna be OK.

Mike Stachura from Golf Digest returns to discuss his article on the impending golf ball rollback announcement for next week. Host Adam Fonseca and Mike discuss how golf got to where we are now on the distance debate, the logic behind the decision by golf's governing bodies, response from manufacturers, and what this might mean for all golfers across the sport. Read Mike's article here.

Adam, Nikki and Dan are fresh off the Thanksgiving holiday and are ready for Tiger Woods to return to competitive golf at the 2023 Hero World Challenge. Team GU discusses expectations for Tiger at this point in his life and where his main focus lies in his golf exploits. TGL's deflating week is also discussed, including how LIV Golf was a catalyst for more half-baked ideas in men's pro golf. Finally, a brief commentary on the Phil Mickelson vs Alan Shipnuck slap fight on X. Follow us on all social media channels at @GolfUnfiltered.

'Tis the season for savings, and we want to help you save some cash this holiday season on brands and products we love. Host Adam Fonseca shares coupon codes for big savings on his favorite brands with codes exclusive to GU listeners. Use code GU25 at MeridianPutters.com to save 25% on a custom putter. Use code NOFILTER at SundayGolf.com to save 15% on your order. Use code GU15 at JumboMax.com to save 15% on new grips!

Ryan Duffey is the founder and CEO of Meridian Putters, a milled-to-order putter company based out of Brookfield, WI. Host Adam Fonseca talks to Ryan about the brand's origins and mission, including how the pandemic offered a new opportunity to start Meridian. Ryan also details his plans for the company, customer feedback to date, and much more. Visit MeridianPutters.com to learn more. Listeners can promo code GU25 at checkout to save 25% on your first putter order!

Friend of the show Samantha Marks joins co-hosts Nikki Dunagan and Adam Fonseca to discuss the meteoric rise of Taylor Swift, including a primer for Swiftie wannabe's like Adam. The ladies quiz Adam on his knowledge of Taylor's songs (which doesn't go well) and Nikki reminds us all of her viral "Masters Champions as Taylor Swift Songs" comparisons. Follow Samantha Marks on X/Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SamanthaSMarks

Jim Furyk is one of the most successful pro golfers of all time and has begun his second career as a golf course designer, beginning with Glynlea Country Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. GU's Dan Hauser spoke with Furyk about his approach to course design, including how golfers of any skill level will enjoy Glynlea.

PXG Master Club Fitter and former PGA TOUR player Jason Parajeckas joins the Golf Unfiltered Podcast to dispel many common myths about getting fit for golf clubs. Topics covered include: Is a club fitting worth the cost? How good of a golfer do I have to be to benefit from a fitting? Is an indoor fitting as effective as outdoor? Should I get lessons first? Visit PXG.com to schedule your fitting today!

For many of our listeners the end of the golf season is quickly approaching. This week Adam offers a few helpful reminders to keep your body, game, and equipment ready to go for the 2024 season.

This week on the show co-hosts Adam Fonseca and Dan Hauser discuss the news that LIV Golf has been denied world ranking points from the OWGR, and it was the Majors that did them in. What does this mean for the future of LIV Golf, and how soon will it be before their players start turning on the Tour?

Team GU is back and believe it or not: we're still talking about HatGate from the Ryder Cup fallout. Adam, Nikki and Dan debate whether players should get paid for participating and what should we expect from players answering questions from reporters. Plus, the team dives deep into the pros and cons of Lexi Thompson playing in this week's PGA Tour stop.

The 2023 Ryder Cup is in the books as Team Europe convincingly defeated Team USA, but it was all the other drama surrounding the event that took center stage. Co-hosts Adam Fonseca and Dan Hauser offer their takes on the madness in Rome from on-course play to behind-the-scenes temper tantrums from elitist players.  

It's Ryder Cup Week and Team GU has you covered with predictions, storylines to watch, and more. Co-hosts Adam Fonseca and Nikki Dunagan touch on last weekend's Solheim Cup finale where Team Europe once again retained the cup, but very few people likely watched the action due to abysmal TV coverage. Taylor Swift at the Bears/Chiefs game is also discussed (as all things Taylor should be). Follow Golf Unfiltered on all social media platforms at @GolfUnfiltered.

This week we rewind to last year when we released Golf Stories, Volume 1, Secret Tour Pro. This miniseries featured the story of an anonymous Twitter account known as Secret Tour Pro, along with the individuals impacted by the account. You can listen to all five episodes of this first season via the link below. Volume 2 of Golf Stories will be released soon, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast's main feed found at this link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golf-stories You can also find it on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/golf-stories/id1610590624

Eric Duffett is the founder of Shot Pattern, an exciting new golf app that uses strokes gained methodology coupled with GPS technology to help you lower your scores strategically. Host Adam Fonseca and Eric discuss the origins of the app and a live demonstration of its features. Listeners to this podcast can save $5 on a premium membership to Shot Pattern by using promo code GOLFUNFILTERED at time of purchase. Download the Shot Pattern app on the iOS App Store today.