Inside the Leather Podcast

Ben, Taylor and Connor discuss the Valspar Championship, where Peter Malnati won his second PGA Tour title in a decade, and the Players Championship, where Scotty Scheffler cemented his status as the world number one.   Peter Malnati's win: The hosts talk about how Malnati's win was a feel-good story for the PGA Tour, as he was a representative of the middle-class players who struggle to keep their cards and make a living. They also mention how his win secured him a spot in the Masters and other big events, and how he was emotional in his post-round interview with his family   Cameron Young's runner-up finish: The hosts compare Young to Scottie Scheffler, who also has seven second-place finishes on the PGA Tour without a win. They discuss how Young's putting is his weakness, and how he needs to improve it to close out tournaments. They also note how Young is not a very likable person on tour.    Difficulty of Innisbrook: The hosts describe how Innisbrook is one of the toughest courses on the PGA Tour, with narrow fairways, fast greens and windy conditions. They compare it to Sahalee, a course in Washington that hosted the PGA Championship in 1998. They also admire how Malnati was able to shoot 12-under to win by two strokes.   Preview of the Masters: The hosts share their thoughts on the upcoming Masters, the first major of the year. They talk about how Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win, how Rory McIlroy is under pressure to complete the career grand slam, and how Wyndham Clark and Brian Harmon are dark horses to watch. They also mention how they will have a special LPGA Major preview episode with guest Beth Allen, a former LPGA player.

In this episode of Inside the Leather, Ben and Connor discuss the Arnold Palmer tournament and Scottie Scheffler's dominant performance. They highlight the difficulty of the golf course and the lack of shot variety. They also analyze Scheffler's exceptional ball striking and putting skills. The conversation then shifts to a preview of The Players Championship and the notable players in the field. Finally, they discuss Victor Hovland's recent performance and speculate on the reasons behind his decline. The conversation covers Victor Hovland's recent performance, the expectations and challenges faced by young players, the difficulty of winning major tournaments, the unpredictability of golf tournaments, Scottie Scheffler's major record and potential, Matteo Manassero's comeback, Bryce Garnett's win in Puerto Rico, and the challenges of The Players Championship.

In this episode, Taylor and Connor discuss Austin Eckroat's victory at the Cognizant Championship. They go in depth on The Bear Trap at PGA National and the challenges it presents. The conversation then transitions to LIV Jeddah for Joaquin Niemann's win, his recent success and impressive golf swing, and Anthony Kim's first professional start in over a decade. Finally, we reflect on the PGA Tour season so far and express the need for the top guys to step up in signature events. Takeaways The Cognizant Championship had weather delays, but Austin Eckrode emerged as the winner. Shane Lowry showed good form at the Cognizant Championship, performing well in tough conditions. The bear trap at PGA National is known for its challenging holes and tough conditions. Joaquin Niemann's win at Live Jeddah showcases his recent success and his unique golf swing. Anthony Kim's performance and appearance at a recent golf tournament were disappointing. There is a desire for top players to step up and win signature events. The PGA Tour season so far has been underwhelming. The release of Full Swing season 2 and upcoming interviews are anticipated.

In this episode of Inside the Leather, Ben Circeo and Taylor Pirnke discuss the recent PGA Tour events, including Jake Knapp's victory at the Mexico Open. They also analyze the performance of players like Patrick Rodgers and Robert McIntyre. The conversation then shifts to Joaquin Niemann's invitation to the Masters and the return of Anthony Kim to golf. They also mention Charlie Woods' qualifying attempt. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming tournaments. In the second half of the show, Whitney Hickman shares her journey in golf, from playing in college to turning professional and eventually transitioning to a career in the golf industry. She discusses the opportunities available for women's golf and the process of becoming a collegiate golfer. Whitney also talks about the challenges of transitioning to different golf environments and the importance of improving the mental game. She shares her experience working for SuperSpeed Golf and Garson, combining her love for golf and graphic design. In this conversation, Whitney discusses her work in app design and marketing for SuperSpeed Golf and Garson Grips. She shares her experience working with professional golfers like Tony Finau and Padraig Harrington, and the impact they have had on the brands. Whitney also talks about her time at the PGA Merchandise Show and the surreal experience of being surrounded by golf industry professionals. She emphasizes the importance of social media for golfers and the potential for growth in the women's game. Finally, she mentions the upcoming season of the Full Swing TV show and her excitement for its release.

Summary:   The episode features Phil Reedy, a caddy on the PGA Tour. Phil shares his journey from playing golf in the Pacific Northwest to becoming a caddy. He discusses the challenges of playing golf in different climates and the importance of a strong short game. Phil also shares the story of how he became friends with PGA Tour player Scott Piercy and the impact of a million-dollar win on Scott's career. The episode concludes with Phil talking about his current role as a caddy for Harry Hall. Phillip Reedy shares his experience caddying for Harry Hall on the PGA Tour and how they formed a successful partnership. He recounts their journey from the pre-qualifier to a top 10 finish in front of a home crowd. Reedy also discusses the rowdy atmosphere at the Waste Management Open and the challenges it presents for players and caddies. He shares his thoughts on the future of signature events and the impact of weather delays on tournament schedules. In this conversation, Phil provides insights into Harry Hall's golf career and development. They discuss the challenges of playing in elevated events and the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule. Reedy highlights Hall's strengths as a putter and his recent improvements in driving. They also discuss Hall's unique putting technique and his aspirations for the Ryder Cup. Reedy shares their goals of qualifying for major tournaments and the potential for international travel. Overall, they express optimism for Hall's future success on the PGA Tour.   Takeaways:  Playing in elevated events requires a careful balance between maintaining a consistent schedule and avoiding burnout. Harry Hall is known for his exceptional putting skills and aims to become the best putter on the PGA Tour. Hall has been working on improving his driving distance and accuracy, which will greatly contribute to his success in tournaments. Hall's unique putting technique involves using his feet to read greens and relying on aim point rather than visual alignment. Hall has aspirations of competing in the Ryder Cup and believes in his ability to perform at that level. Qualifying for major tournaments, such as the Masters, is a goal for Hall and his team. Future plans include potential international travel and participation in European Tour events.

What a great week out at Riviera Country Club. Ben, Connor, and Taylor recap all things Genesis, broomstick putters, and take our stance on YouTube Golf

The boys are back to recap the 2024 WM Phoenix Open!

Join the boys for a recap of the Farmer's at Torrey Pines. Later in the episode we talk through the recent LIV signings, and break some news about Nick Dunlap!

The boys are back this week to recap Nick Dunlap's historic victory at the American Express! We also welcomed Andrew Von Lossow, a high-level mid-am from Spokane to talk about his career as an amateur and how he took down the world #1 amateur Michael Thorbjornsen in the US Amateur match play a couple years back

Connor and Taylor walk through the first 2 PGA Events of the 2024 season, dive deep on broomstick putters, and preview the AmEx out in Palm Springs

Happy New Year! The boys walk through some year-long goals in the first pod of 2024. Follow along with our golf (and non-golf) related goals on our social media @insidetheleathergolfpodcast @ben_circeo @connormiele_ and @tpirnke21 Podcast Goals: 1000 Instagram Followers Launch Merch Line Launch YouTube Channel   Connor's Goals: Log 75 rounds in GHIN Reach 225 by running 100 miles Read 12 physical books   Taylor's Goals: Play more golf at top form Play more golf with wife Build turf practice area Reinvest in running, sign up for 2 races Prioritize people and energy spent   Ben's Goals: 10 rounds positive SG-App, SG-Putt, and no doubles Make 100 birdies Play more golf with wife Read 24 physical books Complete 156 workouts (3x week) Make cut at Club Championship 

Join Ben, Connor, and Taylor for the 2nd half of their Top 5 Moments from 2023!! Follow along with our journey @insidetheleathergolfpodcast on Instagram and Twitter Also follow @BCirceo @connormiele_ and @tpirnke21

Ben, Connor, and Taylor recap the Hero World Challenge and break down the Jon Rahm to LIV rumors in this surprisingly interesting week in the world of golf!

Taking a week off from recaps, Ben, Connor, and Taylor share their top 5 moments of the 2023 golf season. Listen to part 2 coming later this week and let us know who you think got it right! Follow @insidetheleathergolfpodcast @ben_circeo @connormiele_ and @tpirnke21

Connor dominates in his flu game as we recap Ludvig's win at Sea Island and Amy Yang's Tour Championship victory at Tiburon. We also welcomed on PGA Professional Jack Kelly (39:30) to discuss his teaching philosophy, ways to improve over the offseason, and a bit about his recent trip to Scotland Follow @insidetheleathergolfpodcast @realjackkelly @ben_circeo @connormiele_ and @tpirnke21

Long time PGA Professional Austin Nutt joins the crew to recap the Bermuda Open and talk about how his career has progressed, some thoughts on golf instruction, and the great things he's doing at Evergreen Golf Club in Redmond, WA Follow us @insidetheleathergolfpodcast @ben_circeo @connormiele_ @tpirnke21 Follow Austin @austinnuttgolf @evergreengolfclub

Former LPGA and LET Member Beth Allen joins Ben to talk about how she got into golf, life on Tour, living in Europe as an American, her experience in golf media, and her transition into coaching collegiately This episode, as always, is brought to you by Boom Sticks Golf, follow them @boomsticksgolf on instagram and use code ITL20 for 20% off your order @insidetheleathergolfpodcast @ben_circeo @connormiele_ @tpirnke21 @bethallengolf

The boys spend the PGA Tour off-week discussing our top 5 players to watch going into 2024!   Follow us at @insidetheleathergolfpodcast @ben_circeo @tpirnke21 @connormiele

2023 Korn Ferry Q-School hopeful Reid Martin joins the pod to discuss his background, how he got into caddying, and his decision to return to playing for himself. Reid Monday qualified into the 2023 John Deere Classic and is currently in Stage 1 of Korn Ferry Q-School in North Carolina. 

The crew recaps the ZoZo Championship, Collin Morikawa, and the LIV Golf Team Championship

Golf Digest 2023 Best Young Teacher, Keith Bennet joins us to discuss how he came to golf, his instructional philosophy, the mental side of golf, and give amateurs some tips for how to improve in the offseason

Ben, Taylor, and Connor recap Tom Kim's win out in Vegas, explore the possibility of women playing in PGA Tour events, and discuss the LIV - OWGR news

Join us as we recap the Sanderson Farms and Korn Ferry Finals and break down the new tour structure for the 2024 season

Join Ben, Connor, and Taylor for their inaugural show. A quick recap of the Solheim Cup in Andalucia, Spain followed by an in depth preview of the Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy