Ready Golf Podcast

It has been a few weeks since our last episode so we thought we'd get together to catch up. In this week's episode we wrap up our own personal golf seasons and discuss what went well, what didn't, and what we're hoping for next year. We also sit down and do a fly-by wrap up of both the PGA and LPGA Tours' fall events. Finally, the other big headline that has been dominating golf circles for the past few weeks has been the announcement of Greg Norman as CEO of the newly formed LIV (“Live?” “forty-five” “L-I-V?”) Golf Investments that will be funding a 10-tournament series within the Asian Tour, of which Norman will serve as commissioner. The rival tour is not without controversy as it is fully backed by Saudi investors and aims to lure away some top talent from the PGA and European Tours. We discuss what we know so far (not much) and speculate who may make the jump and discuss some larger implications. Since our offseason schedule will be a bit more sporadic, make sure you follow us at any/all of the below to make sure you don't miss out on any new episodes. Also, be sure to subscribe or follow us in your favourite podcast player: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

After crushing defeat in 2018, Team USA stormed back with a historic 19-9 victory at the Ryder Cup, the most lopsided win of the modern era. In this episode we recap all of the action, discuss not only what went wrong for Team Europe, but what Team USA did so well at Whistling Straights on their way to victory. There is a lot of hype around this fresh, young core that will likely become the base of Team USA for many years to come. But what will future teams actually look like? Will USA continue to roll out these 12 guys and expect to keep winning? How big of an overhaul is needed for Europe? We get into some standouts and disappointments for each side and predict who we may be seeing again in Rome when the Cup is once again up for grabs in 2023. As always, keep up with Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

Hot off the heels of a great Solheim Cup earlier this month, it is time for another one of the most exciting events in golf - the Ryder Cup! This week we'll watch as the teams from the United States and Europe square off at the renowned Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Team USA suffered a crushing defeat the last time the event was played in 2018, falling 17.5-10.5 to the Europeans. They are coming out this time with a fresh, younger looking team that features 7 out of the top 10 golfers in the world as they look to return the favour. Meanwhile, team Europe will feature the current best player on the planet, Jon Rahm, as well as matchplay legends including Rory McIlroy, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia. Though they'll enter the week as underdogs, they have relished in this position historically. The Ryder Cup kicks off on Friday, with the final singles matches taking place on Sunday, September 26th. Catch all the action this weekend and then check back with us for our recap next week! Until then, keep up with us at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

We're a day late this week, but that's a good thing since there is a TON of news to cover! We kick things off talking all about Team Europe's surprise upset of Team USA at the Solheim Cup. Europe defended the cup as well as won in the US for the first time since 2013. The team featured standout performances from Matilda Castren, superstar in the making Leona Macguire, and the clutch Emily Kristine Pedersen, who came out victorious in the anchor match with her boyfriend caddying for the opponent. Another big tournament going on this weekend was the Tour Championship, which was won by Patrick Cantlay. Though we have more than a few qualms with the format of the entire playoffs, this was a great performance by Cantlay and resulted in a very deserving winner. Now that the Tour season is (finally) behind us, we can shift our attention to the next big event: The Ryder Cup. On Wednesday morning, captain Steve Stricker announced his 6 captain's picks to round out Team USA. We discuss who is in and who is out as well as the overall makeup of this younger, more exciting roster who will look to avenge their 2018 loss to Team Europe when the tournament kicks off in two weeks at Whistling Straits. Check back in the coming weeks for more Ryder Cup talk, but until then, keep up with us at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

One of the most exciting weeks in golf is upon us - it's Solheim Cup week! This weekend we will be treated to a matchplay spectacular as Team Europe looks to defend their victory over Team USA in 2019. The teams will travel to the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, for a combination of team and singles matches that make for incredible drama and some must-see moments. This episode we break down the course, the teams, and some potential partners we can expect to see battling it out. We also relive the glory of Suzann Pettersen's clinching putt in 2019 and set up what's at stake for both teams. Before getting into all of that, we also recap Patrick Cantlay's win at the BMW Championship and set the stage for the final leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. John also regales us with his stories from beautiful PEI where he not only spent some time as a tourist, but got to play in the pro-am tournament of the Mackenzie Tour's PEI Open at Dundarave Golf Course. Check back next week as we break down all of the action from Toledo. Until then, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

The final putt had barely fallen, but we're here recapping Tony Finau's big win at the Northern Trust, defeating Cam Smith in the first playoff hole on Monday night. This is Finau's second PGA Tour victory, his first since the 2016 Puerto Rico Open. With the win, Finau launches into first place in the standings after the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. We also set the stage for who is out and who is in at the BMW Championship as well as who is on the bubble and needs a big week to get into the Tour Championship. Taking place across the pond, veteran Anna Nordqvist came out on top at the AIG Women's Open at historic Carnoustie Golf Links, taking home the final major on the 2021 calendar. The win was her 9th career LPGA Tour victory and 3rd major, which also ended her winless drought dating back to the 2017 Evian Championship. Last big headline of the week, the captains have made their picks and the teams are finalized for the upcoming Solheim Cup. We briefly run through the lineups for both Team USA and Team Europe, but check back next week for the full, in-depth preview of the event, which will take place Sep. 4-6 at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. Until then, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

The whole gang is back together this week as we wrap up the end of the PGA Tour regular season and get ready for the Northern Trust, the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. We talk about who is in, who's out, and what are the implications on tour status. Keeping the notes short and sweet this week since this is a pretty loose episode - enjoy!

To a lot of us, the Olympic golf tournaments brought a lot more excitement than anticipated. Though the viewing hours in our part of the world weren't ideal, there were a few great storylines to follow and stacked podium in both the men's and women's tournaments. This episode we begin by recapping all of the action from Tokyo including: Full rundown of the men's and women's podiums A Cinderella story more than 3 years in the making for the nation of Slovakia The chaos of a 7-man playoff for bronze Another display of dominance from the best female golfer in the world Potential team scenarios and adjusted leaderboards should the event have went with a different format As the Olympics wind down, so does the PGA Tour's regular season. This week's Wyndahm Championship represents the final opportunity to crack the top 125 and qualify for the FedEx Cup Playoffs (and the excessive bonus money that comes with it). We spend some time talking about which players are at risk of slipping out of the top 125 as well as a few big names who need big weeks since they're currently on the outside looking in. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

Light week for headlines, so we dedicate the majority of this episode to breaking down what to expect in Tokyo as team Canada competes for their spot on the podium at the Olympics. Canada will be represented by two golfers on both the men's and women's tournaments - Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes, Brooke Henderson and Alena Sharp. We discuss what we know about the historic Kasumigaseki Country Club, whose East course will play host to both tournaments. We also discuss the makeup of the field, how golfers qualified, and which countries look strongest heading into the event. If you're the night owl type, the men's tournament kicks off on Wednesday, July 28th at 6:30pm EST. The women's event is the following week, on Wednesday, August 1st at 6:30pm EST. Both events will be streamed at CBC.ca.

While we were unfortunately unable to get Collin on the show this week, we were more than happy to discuss his spectacular victory at the Open Championship in Sandwich, England. Morikawa put on a masterclass in ball striking, playing a near-perfect, bogey-free final round to win the 4th and final men's major of the year at Royal St. George's Golf Course. Morikawa is barely two years into his pro career, but he has already cemented himself into the history books and joins some elite company by winning his second major before the age of 25. In addition to Morikawa, we also take some time to discuss: what could have been for Jordan Spieth, who is now officially “back,” and how links golf really suits his game Louis Oosthuizen coming up short once again A fantastic week for Canadians with both Mackenzie Hughes and Corey Conners finishing in the top 20 Bryson's latest hissy fit, this time directed at the folks at Cobra Golf Some other noteworthy performances, including Phil, Will Zalatoris and Jon Rahm If you're worried about the upcoming major draught, then fear not! There are still two majors left on the Ladies' Tour, the first of which is this week at the Evian Championship. World #2 Jin Young Ko looks to defend her title from 2019 after the event was cancelled last year. Check back next week as we gear up for the Olympics and get into the field, the course, and potential podium we'll see out in Tokyo. Until then, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

As the title suggests, we spend most of this week's episode previewing the highly-anticipated Open Championship, back after being cancelled in 2020. As per usual, Brent takes us through the historic course, some design elements that make it unique, as well as some notable holes to watch out for. While the weather forecast for the weekend isn't looking too harsh, this course is a great example of true links golf in the most traditional sense and should be a real test for the field. We do things a bit differently with this preview when it comes to breaking down the field. Rather than devoting too much time on the big names who you'll surely know plenty about, John takes us a bit deeper down the field list and helps identify some great value picks for the week. We also take a look at players who have seen success in their careers playing the Open and find a few stats that will lead to success at St. George's. Before getting into the preview, we also cover a few headlines: John's most recent golf excursion Glen Abbey is saved! Recap of the Tours, including some great results for Canadians at the US Senior Open PIP moments of the week Check back next week as we recap all the action from the UK and see who takes home the Claret Jug. Until then, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

With Brent away at the cottage this week, Eric and John recap the action from the Atlanta Athletic Club where Nelly Korda put on a dominant performance to bring home her first major victory at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Nelly has been on absolute fire this year, also winning the previous week at the Meijer LPGA Classic. Her final score of -19 was only two strokes shy of tying the record score relative to par at a women's major championship. We also discuss a valiant effort put forth by Lizette Salas who was unable to match Nelly's play, but also separated herself from the pack, finishing in second place, 6 strokes clear of the third place finisher. And what would any major championship be without some controversy? The one knock against Salas' play was her pace, as she routinely took well over a minute to take her shot. While a slow play penalty was assessed in this tournament, it actually wasn't against Salas. After a great finish in Atlanta, we turn to a somewhat less exciting finish up in Cromwell, Connecticut where The Travelers Championship took EIGHT playoff holes to determine a winner. While this should has set up to be one of the most thrilling finishes, it ultimately fell completely flat as viewers watched Harris English (the eventual winner) and Kramer Hickok trade pars for over two hours. We wrap up the episode talking about the final qualifiers for the women's Olympic golf event and John takes us through his PIP moment of the week, which, unsurprisingly, is not PIP related at all. Keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

Jam-packed episode this week! We start things off by recapping yet another fantastic major as Jon Rahm takes down a loaded leaderboard and emerges victorious as the 121st US Open champion. We discuss Rahm's clutch play down the stretch as well as some other highlights from an exciting final round. The week also had a ton of other headlines worth discussing, including: Nelly Korda getting her second win of the season at the Meijer Classic Olympic qualifiers have been set for Tokyo A special Father's Day edition of This Week in PIP Finally, we wrap up by discussing the next major on the LPGA schedule, the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

This week we skip the headlines and get straight to the good stuff: our 2021 preview of the US Open! This week we see golf's biggest tournament return to Torrey Pines in beautiful La Jolla, California. Last time the event was hosted at this venue, Tiger woods came out victorious completing his 3rd career grand slam, defeating Rocco Mediate in sudden death holes on a broken leg. Here's to hoping that something equally as historic will go down this week! In our standard preview format, we open up by talking about the course and some differences we may see from the USGA's setup vs. the PGA Tour event that takes place here every year. Brent also takes us through some challenging stretches and some ongoing themes and challenges that the course will present all week long. Then we break down some of the field and discuss who we'll be watching out for this week. John does a deep dive into some key statistics that will lead to success at Torrey and we debate which type of player should come out one top: someone who plays Torrey Pines well, or someone who plays well at the US Open. Finally, we wrap up the episode with some picks for who we think will take home the Championship Trophy and the largest payout of the year. Check back next week for our recap and in the meantime, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

Another exciting weekend of golf and we're here to talk about it! First, we kick off the episode with a recap of the 76th US Women's Open at The Olympic Club which was won by 19-year-old Yuka Saso. Saso held off Nasa Hataoka on the third playoff hole to capture her first major victory. We discuss her impressive round as well as a complete meltdown from Lexi Thompson who saw a 5 stroke lead evaporate and the title slip through her fingers. We also talk about a couple of surging amateurs who found themselves in the top 20, including 17-year-old Megha Ganne, whose name we'll be hearing plenty more of in the coming years. At the same time, a ton of excitement was going down at Jack's Place as Patrick Cantlay took home his second victory at The Memorial, also in a playoff beating out Collin Morikawa. Although the two put on a great display down the stretch, the victory was certainly overshadowed by some controversy surrounding Jon Rahm as he was forced to withdraw from the event while holding a 6-stroke lead after the third round due to a positive COVID-19 test. Check back next week as we do a full preview of the 121st US Open at Torrey Pines. In the meantime, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

Thank you for joining us once again for our DIAMOND episode of Ready Golf! We are happy to have arrived at #75 and even more grateful to everyone who has been along for the ride! This week we devote most of our time to a preview of the US Women's Open taking place at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, California. The course is steeped in history and is sure to provide an incredible challenge for the world's best golfers this week. Our preview covers some details of the course and what makes its design so challenging, some notables that we'll be watching out for, as well as a rundown of a few of the amateurs in the field who could give some of the more seasoned Tour veterans a run for their money. Before the preview we also do a rundown of this week's headlines, including: Mollie Marcoux Samaan named as the new LPGA Tour commissioner Results from the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play and a controversial decision by Shanshang Feng to concede the 3rd place match Jason Kokrak's 2nd victory of the year at the Charles Schwab Challenge A new Match coming this summer Roundup of the week in PIP As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

What an incredibly fun weekend of golf that was! On this week’s episode we discuss all of the excitement around Phil Mickelson’s historic victory at the PGA Championship. The win represents his 6th major victory, which puts him in some pretty elite company. It also earns him a place in the history books as he sets the new record for the oldest major champion. Most impressive was the way Phil was consistently the best player in the field and pulled off some very creative golf shots on his way to taming an incredibly difficult course setup at the Ocean Course. Of course as we discuss Phil, we need to give plenty of attention to Brooks Koepka and his inability to show up when it mattered most on Sunday. But Brooks wasn’t alone; several other big names were unable to capitalize down on Kiawah Island, including DJ and JT, who both missed the cut. Such an exciting event will be difficult to follow up, but we’ll be back next week with our diamond episode - #75! Until then, keep up with all things ready golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod

This week’s episode is all about setting up the year’s second major, the PGA Championship taking place at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina. We get into details on the course’s history, some unique design elements and discuss the challenges the field will be facing this week in what Golf Digest has named the most difficult course in America. We also break down the players and debate which style of game should see some success out there. We also make our standard head/heart/wildcard picks for who we think will take home the coveted Wannamaker Trophy. But before getting into the PGA Championship we also (quickly) take you through the headlines of the week, which include: A feel-good victory at the British Masters for journeyman Richard Bland A *shrug* victory for K.H. Lee at the AT&T Byron Nelson Another botched handling of a prestigious women’s event by the NCAA The Ocean Course is set up to be the longest course in Major tournament history measuring at 7,876 yards and we hope you all enjoy every moment of it! Check back with us next week for our recap.

It’s a mish-mash of headlines this week where we break down: Rory’s victory at the Wells Fargo Championship Team USA’s tight victory over Great Britain & Ireland at the Walker Cup A victory on home turf for Ariya Jutanugarn at the Honda LPGA Thailand Updates on the PGL/Super League situation We also discuss some PIP highlights from the week and make our picks for the upcoming AT&T Byron Nelson, which is being held at a new TPC course with probably the worst name on the PGA Tour rota. Check back next week as we set up the 103rd PGA Championship at Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

It’s another loose one this week, folks, as the golf content machine wasn’t firing on all cylinders this week. As usual, we break down the few headlines we did have, including Mike Weir taking home his first career Champions Tour victory at the Insperity Invitational. We also discuss Sam Burns’ win at the Valspar, LPGA results from Shanghai, and Rickie’s special invitation to the upcoming PGA Championship. As we head into May we are also approaching the delayed start to golf season here in Ontario. Brent and John have been putting in some work this offseason to improve their games, so we discuss what they’ve been doing and how they can implement it on the course. Books discussed were “Dave Pelz’s Putting Bible,” “Dave Pelz’s Short Game Bible,” and “Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book,” (all highly recommended by Ready Golf!). Check back next week as we break down the results from a loaded field at the Wells Fargo Championship, recap some Walker Cup action, and set the stage for the following week’s PGA Championship As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

This week we sit down for a highly entertaining interview with Jeff and Todd Bishop, co-founders of Halifax’s own Dormie Workshop. Dormie designs and builds premium leather headcovers along with many other golf and travel products that have gained a ton of attention in the golf world. This spring, they were recognized as Golf Digest’s Editor’s Choice for best leather headcover. Jeff and Todd share their story of how they got started, their background and take us through some exciting announcements for their future. Definitely give the guys at Dormie a follow at @dormieworkshop and check out their full product line at dormieworkshop.ca. Before the interview we also run through the week’s headlines, including Brooke Henderson locking up her 10th career LPGA Tour victory at the Hugel-Air Premia LA Open. In other Canadian news, after an incredible year on the Korn Ferry Tour, Taylor Pendrith has officially locked up his Tour card for the 2022 season. We also get into the newly announced Player Impact Program and discuss if we think it’s right to further reward the Tour’s biggest stars. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

This week we recap all of the excitement that took place at Augusta National and the crowning of Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama. We talk about what Hideki did right in order to pull off the big win as well as discuss some other standout performances including those from Will Zalatoris, Xander Shchauffele and Corey Conners. Ready Golf is also thrilled to announce the winner of our inaugural Masters Pool - congratulations to Matt Stratton, winner of the Signature Wedge from Haywood Golf. Thanks to all for participating! As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf and give us a follow at any of the below: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

After only five short months it is once again Masters week! To help us preview this year’s edition of golf’s biggest tournament, we welcome back to the show Eric Patterson (@EPatGolf), Golf Editor at The Score. Eric takes us through some of the big names and what to expect as we return to the tournament’s usual April date. He also helps us make some picks by getting into some of the betting lines as well as helping with some office pool picks. Most importantly, he helps us break down all 9 groups in our Ready Golf Masters Pool! If you haven’t already, make sure you enter. It is 100% free to join and the winner will receive a grand prize of a signature wedge, courtesy of Haywood Golf! Visit readygolf.ca/masters for all the info you need and to submit your picks! As always, make sure you follow us on Instagram at @readygolfpod for updates. Until next week, enjoy the best week on the golf calendar!

We are thrilled to welcome back to the show Brigitte Thibault, who will be returning to Augusta, Georgia this week to compete at the Augusta National Women’s Amatuer. Brigitte is now a senior at Fresno State where she competes for the Bulldogs Women’s Golf team. Brigitte has seen great success competing in California, where she currently holds the title as Mountain West Conference individual champion and is also a member of Team Canada’s National Amateur squad. In her interview Brigitte discusses what it’s like competing at a high level, how she prepares not only on the course, but on the mental side, and what she’s expecting heading back to Augusta. You can keep up with Brigitte on Instagram (@bri.thib) and Twitter (@bri_thib) to track her progress at the ANWA as well as the rest of her collegiate season. Before talking to Brigitte, we also cover headlines from the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play, Kia Classic, Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship, as well as recap the great weekend for Canadian golfers.

We are back this week with yet another interview that highlights a great, Canadian entrepreneur. This time, we sit down with Josh Haywood, founder of Haywood Golf. Founded in 2018, Haywood Golf operates out of Vancouver and is a club manufacturer that offers high quality, affordable irons and wedges. Josh takes us through his story, motivation for starting the company, and walks us through some of Haywood’s offerings. To learn more about the company and check out their products, visit haywoodgolf.com and give them a follow on Instagram at @haywoodgolf. Before the interview, we also recap the excitement from this weekend’s PLAYERS Championship. We break down JT’s big win and talk about Bryson, a surging Lee Westwood, and a few other notables from another memorable week on the PGA Tour. Check back soon as we head into Masters season with some great content around the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, as well as preview the ANA Inspiration. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf and give us a follow at any of the below: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

Lots to get to this week as Brent and John take the reins and recap another exciting week of golf at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Lots of talk about winner Bryson DeChambeau as well as a fantastic tournament from Canadian Corey Conners. They also run down some other notable performances from Jordan Spieth and Lee Westwood, among others. After the recap, we get to an interview with Mackenzie Knowles, owner of Ada’s Golf Boutique, which just launched this week. The shop is a curated collection of women’s golf apparel that aims to address a major gap in the marketplace for women who typically need to deal with expensive prices and very limited selection at the major retailers. To learn more about Mack’s project and browse the spring collection, visit goshopada.com. You can also check them out on Facebook or Instagram (@goshopada) for updates. Finally, turning the calendar to March signifies the arrival of the PGA Tour’s crown jewel, THE PLAYERS (all caps) Championship. This also marks the one year anniversary of the Tour’s initial shutdown and the official arrival of the COVID-19 Pandemic to the world of golf in North America. Brent and John break down the stacked field and give us their picks for who will take home the massive $2.7 million winner’s cheque. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf and give us a follow at any of the below: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

This week we were lucky to be joined by Jamey Dees, Product Line Manager at TaylorMade Canada. Jamey helps us break down some of the new offerings from TaylorMade, including the full SIM2 family of drivers, fairway metals and irons. He takes us through some of the tech that goes into the clubs and certain features that you should look out for depending on your style of game. He also discusses some major developments they’ve made with the TP5 ball, which is quickly becoming a favourite on tour. Before getting to the interview, we break down some headlines from the LPGA and Korn Ferry Tours and discuss all of the excitement from a highly entertaining win by Max Homa at the Genesis Invitational. To check out all of their new gear and try out the club selection tool to see which may be best suited for your game, head over to taylormadegolf.ca. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf and give us a follow at any of the below: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

After getting a bit distracted last week by Patrick Reed’s most recent cheating incident, we are back once again to give our rundown of new product launches and gear announcements for 2021. Though this is very top-line, we cover some of the major releases from the big club manufacturers, including TaylorMade, Titleist, Callaway and Cobra Golf. If you’re considering upgrading your bag this year, this is a great place to start! We also spend the first half of the episode discussing Brook’s win at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, whether or not we can consider Jordan Spieth “back,” as well as some initial reactions to the joint Distance Insights Report from the USGA and R&A. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf and give us a follow at any of the below: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

With further proof that the universe doesn’t care about karma, Patrick Reed has taken home his 9th PGA Tour victory this week at the Farmers Insurance Open. However, the win doesn’t come without controversy. Reed benefitted from a highly-scrutinized move during his 3rd round in which he took relief from an “embedded” lie. This week, the guys break down the incident itself and discuss its implications for the tour and how incidents like this can be avoided in the future. After a lengthy conversation, we talk about the upcoming Waste Management Phoenix Open and make our picks for the week. With only 5,000 spectators allowed on the grounds each day, the event will look significantly different than it has in the past; most notably on its famed Hole #16 that typically sees a raucous crowd of 20,000 on that hole alone. If you need to brush off all of the Patrick Reed-induced negativity, check out this video featuring Gary Woodland and Amy Bockerstette from the 2019 WM Open. Yes, it’s unadulterated PGA Tour propaganda and yes, you will probably see it multiple times over the next few days (especially if Gary is in contention). But good luck not smiling anyway. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf and give us a follow at any of the below: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

Happy New Year, everyone! Thanks for coming back to Ready Golf! We can finally put 2020 behind us and have (some) sense of optimism as we turn the calendar page into the new year. With that, there are a few headlines that we catch up on from the past couple of weeks, including: Mike Whan steps down as commissioner of the LPGA Tour SCOREGolf jointly purchased by Torstar Corporation and Golf Town First reactions to the highly anticipated HBO documentary, Tiger New signings and gear roundup We also spend this week talking about the first leg of the Hawaiian Swing, the Sentry Tournament of Champions, and Harris English’s first victory since 2013. We also discuss some other notables from the week and an unfortunate indiscretion by Justin Thomas. Finally, we round out the episode with some hot takes and predictions for the 2021 year. As always, we appreciate your support! To keep up with all things Ready Golf, give us a follow at any of the following: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

What better way to cap off the golf year than by putting out our 60th episode! This week, after discussing some highlights from A Lim Kim’s huge victory at the US Women’s Open, the guys reflect on a tumultuous 2020 and discuss some of our favourite moments from the year. We also talk about some stories that we’re looking forward to following in 2021 and some goals we’re making for the upcoming year. However you’re celebrating this year, all of us at Ready Golf wish you a safe and happy holiday season and we look forward to being back in your feeds in 2021! As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca  

What a great week of golf it was! In this episode, Eric and Brent discuss DJ’s historic win where he set the new Masters scoring record on his way to earning his first Green Jacket. We also talk through all of the big names on the leaderboard, as well as some surprises, disappointments and overall memorable moments from the weekend.

In a special Friday edition of the pod, we recap all the action from Rounds 1 and 2 (or what we’ve seen so far) from Augusta. We talk about the stacked leaderboard, what surprises we’ve seen so far, and all of the big names including DJ, JT, Tiger and Rory, as well as surprising Round 2 from Bryson and the implications for his bomb-and-gouge strategy. We also talk about what’s at stake for the weekend and who is on the bubble of the historically low cut line. Finally, we are in a position where all 4 Canadians have a legit shot to make the cut and see weekend action. From Mike Weir being just below the cut line, to Corey Conners’ massive Round 2 score of -5 through 16 holes, things are looking great for the Canadian delegation. Check back on Tuesday night for our complete recap of what is shaping up to be a fantastic week of golf.

Hello friends… It’s 7 months later than we hoped, but Masters week has finally arrived! This episode, Brent, Eric and John are joined by friend-of-the-pod Eric Patterson (@EPatGolf), golf editor at The Score to help set up what the first ever Fall Masters. The guys talk about some of the changes you can expect to see and then break down the field, getting into details about what to expect from all of the big names. Will Bryson’s distance be enough to out-muscle Augusta? Will Rory finally get his career Grand Slam? Or will DJ keep on rolling and earn his first Green Jacket this weekend? We also talk betting strategy and get into who may be over- and under-valued based on the current odds and help make some picks for your office pools that could set you apart from the field. Check back on Friday as Ready Golf will be back for their first ever mid-tournament recap, discussing all of the action from Rounds 1-2 as the excitement heads into the weekend.

After taking last week off to enjoy the Thanksgiving long weekend, we’re back this week with a bit of a hodge-podge episode where we go over a few headlines, including: John’s new home on the East Coast Jason Kokrak’s breakthrough victory at the CJ Cup Mickelson going 2-for-2 on the Champions Tour Big announcements for The Match III Why the upcoming Houston Open will look a bit different In addition, we also share our picks for this week’s Zozo Championship, which has been temporarily moved to Sherwood Country Club. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

One story that is sure to be a common them throughout the 2021 season is the Ryder Cup. With approximately one year to go, we take a deep dive into the potential teams by evaluating the current standings, offering up our own captain’s picks and making our predictions on who is in, and who is out for the prestigious international competition. We also discuss which players need to have big years in order to secure their spot, and who is in jeopardy of slipping their way off of the team.

Things were a bit loose this week as we recapped/vented about the exciting, yet controversial win at Winged Foot by one Mr. Bryson DeChambeau. Love him or hate him, Bryson is changing the game before our eyes and certainly will be a main topic of discussion moving forward. We talk about what he did to get his first major victory and also talk about some other notables in the field, including DJ, John Rahm, Rory, an impressive showing by Canadian Taylor Pendrith, and a hard-to-believe 6-putt from Danny Lee.

Special treat this week as we are joined this episode by Boyd Mickle (aka @trunkslammer1) to help provide a firsthand account of Winged Foot as we preview the 120th US Open. As usual, we talk about all of the intricacies of the historic course, what can be expected in terms of setup (spoiler: some of the toughest greens you’ll see), and make our picks from the stacked field. Before all of that, we recap a busy weekend in golf, which includes: The finale of the Mackenzie Tour’s Canada Life Series Harry Higgs emerging as a new fan favourite at the Safeway Open Brooke Henderson’s near-victory at the ANA Inspiration Should be a great weekend of golf ahead, so join us next week as we recap all of the excitement! As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

After taking the week off we have lots to get to this week as we recap the official end to the 2019-20 PGA TOUR season, the Tour Championship. While we talk a fair amount about DJ’s big win and debate the merits of the somewhat controversial format, we also take a deep dive into the great year that Mackenzie Hughes had and discuss the significance of even qualifying for the final event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. We also spend some time previewing the upcoming ANA Inspiration, the second major of the year on the LPGA Tour schedule. While it’s usually played in early spring, this year’s iteration of the event will bring unprecedented heat and some tough conditions that will prove to be a great challenge for the world’s elite golfers. But before all of that, we also talk about John’s recent opportunity to volunteer as the starter at the third event of the Mackenzie Tour’s Canada Life Series at TPC Toronto. To get some more info on the Tour and the brand new series, check out our last episode (RG51) where we interview Scott Pritchard, Executive Director of the Mackenzie Tour. Check back next week for our US Open preview! As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

This week, as a part of a jam-packed episode, Brent and John recap all of the action from this weekend, including an awesome underdog champion at the AIG Women’s Open in Sophia Popov and an absolute display of dominance in the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs by new world #1 Dustin Johnson. We also welcome Scott Pritchard to the show, Executive Director of the Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada. Scott joins us for an extended interview where he discusses his career, gives us some updates on the Canadian Tour, most notably, the brand new Canada Life Series, which is currently underway. To keep up with all of the action from the Canadian Tour, give them a follow on both Twitter and Instagram, at @PGATOURCanada.

This week Ready Golf is pleased to reach the half-century milestone as we release our 50th episode! And to celebrate, we’ve got a jam-packed episode for you. First, we dive into a preview of the first major on the LPGA schedule, the AIG Women’s Open, hosted at the historic Royal Troon. We break down the course and some of its iconic holes, talk about the field and some of the groups we’ll be keeping a close eye on, as well as discuss what we can expect to see at this iconic Scottish links course. Then, John and Eric sit down for an interview with AJ Baker, Performance Marketing Manager from Whoop. After the wearable fitness tracking technology was able to flag some early COVID-19 symptoms in Nick Watney, Whoop has been widely adopted across the Tour to help players better manage and track what is going on in their bodies. AJ helps breakdown what it is that Whoop has to offer and how it can benefit your everyday life, from the high-performance athlete, to the weekend warrior with a 9-5 desk job. To learn more, check out whoop.com and give them a follow on Instagram (@whoop). Finally, as the shortened PGA Tour season comes to a close, we preview the upcoming FedEx Cup Playoffs, going into details about the format and some changes to expect this year, as well as discussing some key players and story lines we’ll be watching. We then close things out with our picks for the first event: The Northern Trust. Finally, if you haven’t already done so, check out our Instagram account (@readygolfpod) and enter for your chance to win a prize pack in partnership with Town Brewery. Lots going on this week, so thanks for your ongoing support. Looking forward to bringing you the next 50!

With Eric on vacation this week, John and Brent recap what turned out to be an incredibly exciting week of golf at the PGA Championship. They discuss what could be the first of many majors for Collin Morikawa as well as all of the big names who were in the hunt at 2020’s first major. Check back next week as we preview the FedEx Cup Playoffs and some of the remaining storylines as the season comes to a close. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

This week we are very excited to bring to you our first major preview of the year as we talk all about the PGA Championship, which is set to begin this week at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California. We talk about the course, some key players we’ll be watching as well as make our picks for who will bring home the historic Wanamaker Trophy. Before doing so, we also preview the LPGA Tour season, which was just resuming as we recorded this episode. We get into some of the tournaments and changes to the schedule you can expect to see this year, as well as catch up on where some of the Canadian stars sit. Even more exciting than any of that, we are pleased to introduce a brand new segment to the show: The 19th Hole. This segment aims to dive into some of the culture that is often associated with golf, specifically beer. In this debut episode, we sit down with Curtis, the resident golf expert from Town Brewery to talk all about the burgeoning young craft brewery right in our backyard here in Whitby, Ontario. We talk a bit about Town’s story, its involvement in the local the community and also get into some beer and course “pairings,” from their staples like Square Wheels, to the limited run one-offs, like Absolute Unit or the appropriately named Worm Burner. You can check out Town on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to stay on top of their current offerings and to ensure you don’t miss out on any of their limited releases. You can also place an order directly from their website at townbrewery.ca, or better yet, drop in to their bottle shop next time you’re in Durham and say hi! As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

Every two years, SCOREGolf Magazine releases the definitive ranking of the top 100 courses in our great country. With the finalized 2020 ranking just released this week, we are thrilled to have back on the show, Editor of SCOREGolf Magazine, Jason Logan. Jason takes us through the methodology behind the ranking as well as helps us take a deep dive into a few specific course. He also doesn’t pull any punches and gives his opinion on which courses are the most overrated on the list, as well as a few that he thinks should have made the cut. For a deeper dive into Jason’s background and how he ended up where he is today, check out episode RG14. Jason has also recently dipped his toes into the world of fiction with his currently untitled novella. You can check out all 11 chapters and keep up with his blog, Logan’s Alley, at SCOREGolf.com. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

With Brent away on vacation this week, we are pleased to welcome back to the show as guest host Eric Patterson, Golf Editor at The Score. Eric helps us break down all of the excitement from week 1 of 2 at Muirfield Village at the inaugural - and possibly only? - Workday Charity Open. We discuss how impressive Collin Morikawa’s game really is, if there is any cause for concern with JT’s inability to close, as well as a few other notable stories from the week. We then shift focus to The Memorial and what is shaping up to play more and more like a major. Eric helps us preview the event by sharing a few picks and highlighting some players we’ll be watching out for out of an incredibly stacked field, including the return if the Big Cat himself, Tiger Woods. Thanks to Eric for taking the time to join us this week. Give him a follow on Twitter at @EPatGolf and check his articles out over at The Score. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

After 6 consecutive top-10 finishes, the new-look Bryson DeChambeau finally gets it done this week, bringing home his first win of the season at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Bryson absolutely dominated the field with his driver, averaging over 350 yards off the tee and setting multiple records along the way to his 6th career victory on Tour. We’ve talked a lot about Bryson in recent weeks and the massive transformation he’s gone through in pursuit of increased club speed and distance. After putting on over 40 pounds of mass since the fall, It’s truly incredible to see things actually working the way he had it planned. To help us gain some perspective on how insane this feat really is, we managed to sit down with personal trainer and Titleist Performance Institute Fitness Pro Eric Bols. Eric is the owner of Advance Form Golf Fitness and knows all about getting your body in the best shape possible to succeed in golf. In our interview, he not only discusses what Bryson has managed to do, but talks about whether the average player could look to do something similar. This episode we also catch up on some headlines, John shares the thrilling story of a close drone call, and the guys make their picks for the upcoming Workday Charity Open, a brand new tournament for 2020. You can follow Eric Bols on instagram (and pick up some great fitness tips along the way) at @advance_form_golf_fitness. You can also check out his website to learn more about his training programs and reach out to him directly at ericbols.com. As always, keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

This week we had the privilege of making the trip back up to Innisfil to visit our good friend Steve Grass, General Manager at The Nest Golf Club at Friday Harbour. We met Steve last summer when we got our first look at The Nest. Now we had the chance to catch up with him once again and hear about all of the recent developments at the course. Steve tells us about some of the challenges of running a new course, shares some stories about a few memorable rounds, including one at The Nest with course architect Doug Carrick, and talks goals and his vision for the course moving ahead. To hear a bit more about the course and a deeper dive into The Nest, check out RG23. To book a tee time or to learn more about memberships - including prorated 2020 rates - visit fridayharbour.com/golf-the-nest. Huge thanks to Steve and the team for having us out!

Quick episode this week - the guys recap the RBC Heritage, where Brent’s pick, Webb Simpson, put on an absolute display to take home his first plaid jacket. If you all remember, Eric picked Webb to win at Colonial the week prior, where he missed the cut. We discussed the ups and downs of Harbour Town, how putting struggles held Abraham Ancer back from a big victory, and break down the Tour’s first positive COVID-19 test. We round out the episode by making our Travelers picks and Eric breaks down his one-and-done results to this point. Spoiler: it hasn’t been good! Keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca  

This week we are happy to bring back on the pod, Ryan Goodridge, Senior Club Fitting Analyst at the Titleist National Fitting Centre. We promised we’d bring Ryan back on to help us take a deep dive into the different clubs and some fitting considerations, and in this first instalment we’re talking all things driver. This is the club that people likely replace the most but often buy off the rack or even used. Ryan helps explain many of the nuances that are considered when being fit for a driver and how a properly fit club can help your game. Before talking to Ryan we also recap an exciting first week back for the PGA and review the Charles Schwabb Challenge. We cover Daniel Berger’s win, some flashes of brilliance from Collin Morikawa, the new bulked-up Bryson, if there’s reason to be optimistic about Spieth, and many other highlights. Finally, we round out the episode by sharing our picks for the next event: The RBC Heritage. To find out what clubs best suit your game, check out the Titleist National Fitting Centre in Maple, Ontario. Keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

After a 3-month hiatus, the PGA Tour officially returns to competition this week with the Charles Schwabb Challenge. Because it’s been a while, we are pleased to welcome a couple of experts from The Score: Golf Editor, Eric Patterson, and Product Manager, Adam Sarson. Eric and Adam help us break down what we should expect as we head into the rest of the 2020 season, identify some players to watch out for, and recap some of their pre-pandemic articles to see if they still hold up. After the interview, the guys also get into this week’s tournament and do a mini-preview of the Charles Scwabb. We also bring back our one-and-done picks and share who we think will come out on top this week. You can follow both Eric and Adam on Twitter at @EPatGolf and @Adam_Sarson. Also, if for some reason you don’t already have it, make sure you download The Score app on iOS or Android to keep up with all of your Tour news. Keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca

We kick off this week’s episode by breaking down all of the action from this weekend’s thrilling The Match: Champions for Charity. The event absolutely nailed it and provided one of the most entertaining afternoons of golf that we can remember. The guys talk about the course, the players, and highlight and some of the most memorable moments from a great afternoon of made-for-TV golf. Then, Brent sits down with Coach Doug Lawrie, founder of the Focus Golf Group. Doug is a highly accomplished junior coach with a list of credentials too long to include in these shownotes. Doug gives us some great tips and some very basic things you can do from home to prep yourself for golf season. We look forward to having Coach Doug back on the pod throughout the 2020 season. Until then, you can learn more by visiting Focusgolfgroup.com. Coach Doug is also a must-follow on Instagram at @focusgolfgroup for tips and plenty of game inspiration. Keep up with all things Ready Golf at: Instagram - @readygolfpod Twitter - @readygolfpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readygolfpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRQUuPahG9lFq9DpdNqyDg Or drop us a line at info@readygolf.ca