Grip City Golf

In Episode 28 Dirt shares how his recent golf tournament ended in a controversial tie, EP get set for a member guest weekend, we talk playing in the heat + Doug Brenneman hops on to share his Bandon Solstice stories! 

In Episode 27 we recap the thrilling US Open at Pinehurst, EP shares his stories from being on the grounds in Carolina, react to the top 15 ranked public golf courses in the state of Oregon and show a little love to golf trips with the boys. 

In Episode 26, we're joined by Joel Stock - former Oregon Duck golfer and current caddy for Will Zalatoris. We chat caddy life on the PGA Tour, playing Augusta, Eugene Country Club and of course a little Ducks. Plus an idea to lighten up golf with your buddies, expectations for the US Open & more! 

In Episode 25, we welcome back Amy Simanton and Brian Henninger from the Golf Farm to discuss their new junior golf program, instruction they wished someone gave to them as players, fear of going low & more + our reaction to the LIV golf event in Australia, favorite golf holes in Portland and bemoan the lack of golf events in our area. 

We're back with a new season! Recapping the Masters, course feature of Stone Creek, potential Red Tail sale + what it means for Portland golf and more! 

In Episode 23, the boys are back after a hiatus to give a big thank you, talk love of scrambles, new addition to the golf course hot dog top 5 + Julia Pine of the USGA hops on to preview the US Women's Senior Open this weekend at Waverly.  

In Episode 22, Dirt & EP head over to Persimmon Country Club to chat Red Tail ballpark? Golf fashion no-no's, quick Open Champion preview and then have some fun with Sheriff John Bunnell (you'll know when you hear it) + help your golf game a bit with Persimmons director of instruction Chad Fribley. Enjoy! 

In Episode 21, Dirt & EP chat with Christopher Smith - Director of Instruction at Eugene Country Club - about his experience at the Bandon Solstice, world speed golf record, the spreading of social media golf instruction & more + break down the US Open and announce a tournament! Enjoy. 

In Episode 20, Dirt & EP discuss ... You guessed it. This week's breaking news, as Jay Coffin - long time golf journalist and President of Coffin Corner Media hops on to make sense of where the game of golf is going. 

In Episode 19, Dirt & EP re-cap the PGA Championship and Michael Block's Disney movie weekend, show some love to the weather gods, unveil a new partnership & pod golf day + Pat McCabe - Executive Director of the American Express golf tournament - hops on to talk running a PGA Tour event, will one ever come to Portland and more! 

In Episode 18, Dirt & Erik sit down with 1080 The FAN's Isaac Ropp at Langdon Farms to discuss how he started golfing, how his game has evolved, goals for the season & more! + EP breaks down his trip to Bandon. Enjoy! 

This was a fun one ... We headed over to X-Golf Tualatin to sit down with Mike Barrett and talk his love of the game, X-Golf venture and future expansion, bond over our shared obsession with the Masters, sneak in a Blazer question & more! 

We're back! Season two of the Grip City Golf podcast kicks off with Dirt and Erik re-capping recent golf trips & previewing upcoming ones, the guys give their golf goals for 2023, play Portland or Augusta trivia + Will Gray of GolfBet handicaps everything you need to know for your Masters pool! 

Happy off-season! Dirt and Erik return for a chat about winter golf in Portland, the crazy ending at Kapalua, top 15 ranked courses in Oregon, New Years golf resolutions and more!

In Episode 14, Dirt & EP wrap up season 1 talking about Rory's epic win at the Tour Championship, the LIV effect going forward, recap some of their favorite moments on the pod, answer listener questions and settle an online golf debate. Enjoy!

In episode 13 - Dirt & EP answer listener questions, talk about pros and cons of walking or riding, recap a couple of new courses and chat with Chris and Jack Dukeminier a couple of former Ducks who have qualified for the US Mid Am! 

In Episode 12, Dirt & Erik head over to Seamus Golf headquarters in Beaverton to chat with owner Akbar Chisti about how Seamus got started, his journey through golf and more! One of the more enjoyable conversations we've had - enjoy! 

In Episode 11, Dirt & Erik share some final thoughts on the LIV at Pumpkin Ridge, re-cap EP's member guest experience, share the Portland golf feat they're most proud of, preview the Open Championship & welcome on Oregon High School State champion Kyra Ly! 

In episode 10, Dirt & Erik are live out at Pumpkin Ridge for the opening round of the LIV tournament. What was the atmosphere like, how did the course play, what can you expect if you're coming out this weekend? Breaking down everything we saw and heard from a historic day for golf in Portland. 

In Episode 9 Dirt & Erik give some final thoughts on next weeks LIV event at Pumpkin Ridge, EP shares stories of the Bandon Solstice event, welcome the heat, a but why on fearing tournament play plus Charlie Klaus of Spark Golf stops by to talk about his nationwide golf leagues! 

In Episode 8, Dirt & Erik try and wrap their minds around the constant bombs going off in the golf world, what it means for the LIV event at Pumpkin Ridge, are joined by Will Gray of NBC Sports & the Golf Channel + a but why on leaving the flagstick in and listener questions! 

In Episode 7, Dirt & Erik recap the PGA Championship, give you some YOLO day-golf trips from Portland, answer listener questions + former PGA Tour player Brian Henninger and Amy Simanton of The Golf Farm stop by to talk about their player careers and journeys to teaching the game! Enjoy. 

In Episode 6, Dirt & Erik stop by Jones Golf headquarters to chat with CEO Matt Lemman about the company, how it's grown over the years, mythical golf journeys, some thoughts on where Phil Mickelson is at and some final thoughts on the PGA Championship! 

In Episode 5 Dirt & Erik talk about the loser of a fantasy football bet playing in a US Open qualifier, does playing with bad golfers ruin your round? Catch up with Matt Zaffino of KGW to talk about this depressing golf weather, chat with Kylen Trevor, Regional Director of sales and marketing at Kemper Sports, ask a but why about course conditions, answer listener questions & more! #ThickandJuicy

In Episode 4, Dirt & Erik are live from the NW Golf Guys Sim House and chat with Robert Wahrgren of Öland Golf about how he started his business and what goes into making his products then Zach Lacey, the GM at Persimmon Country Club, answers our But, why? do golf courses have to aerate! Enjoy. 

In Episode 2, Dirt & Erik recap the Masters - Scheflers big win and Tigers return to competition - chat with Travis Schoen of NW Golf Guys, share updates on the LIV tour coming to Pumpkin Ridge, play some fun games & more all live from Dirts kitchen. Enjoy! 

In Episode 1 Dirt & Erik are joined by Peter Jacobsen to talk about his time at Oregon, designing Stone Creek, growing up and golfing in Portland, his acting career & more! Plus a surprise guest who recently won $50k making the putt of his life and a full on Masters preview including picks! 

Dirt & Erik give you an introduction into what the podcast will be about - their backgrounds in golf, favorite courses, holes, 19th holes, toughest stretches - everything they love about Portland golf!