The Rough Golf Podcast is a podcast for the everyday average golfer who is looking to better their golf game and have a good laugh. This podcast will address some of the biggest issues with the sport of golf and how that affects new and beginner golfers getting into the game. If you have ever felt like you would love to try golf but the game feels beyond your reach then this podcast is for you. The podcast will include news of the golfing world, helpful tips and tricks for your golf game, and stories collected from golfers I have met during my personal golf journey. This podcast will address some of the biggest issues with the game of golf and how that affects new and beginner golfers getting into the game. Join in on the conversation and let's get golfing.
Here are three easy tips anyone can do to break 100 in the game of golf and the best part is that they don't require a tone of skill to do them! Thanks for listening!
I think pro golf is missing a little something when it comes to spectator value. In this episode of the Podcast I offer a few thoughts on how I think the sport could be made better. Thanks for listening!
This year's U.S. Open was a dumpster fire when it came to atmosphere. The LACC should be penalized for allowing this to happen at a golf major. In this episode of the Podcast I give my take on why I think this U.S. Open could have been better. Thanks for listening!
The Canadian Open was pretty wild especially there at the end. I cover what happened and also talk some more about this battle going on with the PGA Tour and LIV golf tour merger. Thanks for listening!
The day has finally arrived and the two behemoths of the golf world are joining forces to make professional golf even better. I am so glad to hear that these two tours decided to bury the hatchet and grow golf together. In this episode I cover what has been said so far about the merger and what this could mean for the future of professional golf.
What a whirlwind this past weekend was for Brooks Koepka and Michael Block both. I will cover my take on how things went down. I am so tired of all this LIV hate and want to get real with everyone out there and so much more in this episode of the Pod. Thanks for listening!
I just finished the Full Swing series from Netflix and I have mixed feelings about getting to know some of my favorite players for the game. I started to wonder if it is indeed good for the game of golf. Mental golf plays a huge role in the pro game and should in your game as well. Lastly, I will talk about a the upcoming PGA Championship as if its going to prove an major upset for some of the worlds best golfers out there.
I learned a lot as I played a weekend 4 -man scramble and found out what it took to win was not what I was expecting. In this episode of the Podcast I recount my golf struggles and give you 3 tips that helped improve my game. Thanks for listening!
How many times have you gone to the range and just hit balls aimlessly until you were tired? I have done that on many occasions tricking myself into thinking I was getting better. Well all those shots never seemed to translate out on the course. In this episode of the podcast I offer a few tips for helping focus in on your golf practice. Thank for Listening!
I recently went to do some Trackman testing and got fitted the same day as well and the takeaways for that day have changed how I see the game. In this episode of the Podcast I cover the events of the day and what to watch out for as an amateur golfer.
In this episode of the Podcast I answer the question if golf gear or lessons from a golf pro would be a better investment. I will also give my top 5 things you should never do on a golf course unless you don't want to be invited back. Thanks for listening!
The RBC Heritage playoff was certainly filed with drama. In this episode I break down what happened during the lats few holes. I also cover why putting is so important to your game and the upcoming LIV event in Adelaide battles for viewership with the Zurich Classic. Thanks for Listening!
The Masters is an amazing golf tournament. In this episode of the Podcast I am going to cover the events of the 2023 Masters tournament and all the wins and losses by the movers and shakers of the 4 round. Thanks for Listening!
The PGA tour's new designated events are exciting to watch for sure but are they costing the tour in other ways? Also is match play going to disappear from the PGA tour's ranks altogether? In this episode of the podcast I cover these topis and more. Thanks for Listening!
Is distance or accuracy king off the tee? In this episode of the podcast I discuss them both and let you know which I believe to better given modern golf equipment. Thanks for listening!
In this episode of the podcast I cover the discussion about dialing back the golf ball to limit the distance pro golfers can achieve and what that means for golf on the whole. Thanks for Listening!
A knee cap is the result of a possible $53,000 dollar payday or more. The Player's Purse ay an all time high and I compare what PGA & LIV golfer players made for the 2022 season to what top NFL players make. Thanks for Listening!
In this episode of the Podcast I cover the performances for the PGA Honda Classic and the LIV opener at Mayakoba. I will also touch on some REALLY interesting developments for the PGA tour format changes for the 2024 season. Lastly I will discuss potential winners for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Thanks for Listening!
Tiger's prank at the Genesis has made huge waves throughout the golfing community. In this episode if the podcast I cover the fallout from the prank and what this may mean for Tiger. I will also cover the favorites for winning the Masters and how LIV golfers shirts have started losing long time logos. Thanks for Listening!
In this episode of the podcast I cover the Waste Management Open and a hilarious round of shenanigans at the 16th hole, along with the movement in the OWGR and information about the field at the up coming Genesis Invitational.
In this episode of the podcast I cover Rose's win at Pebble beach his remarks about joining LIV golf and why everyone who says golf is getting younger is not exactly right. Thanks for Listening!
If you haven't heard of "TEEGATE" yet then give this episode a listen and I will break it down for you. I will also cover Cam Smith's ice-out in the private golf world and what this could mean for other LIV golfers. Thanks for Listening!
The PGA has such a huge stake in the world of professional golf. So why are they nervous about the LIV golf tour? In this episode of the Pod I try to answer that question. Thanks for Listening!
LIV golf announced a partnership with the national TV network The CW. In this episode of the Podcast I cover this new development and what this could mean for the PGA tour. Thanks for Listening!
The battle between the PGA tour and LIV golf is ongoing and LIV has dealt another blow to the PGA by welcoming a great PGA player to its 2023 roster. In this episode of the Podcast I cover the new LIV player and talk about how what these means for the future of the PGA. Thanks for Listening!
We have all no doubt had the thought in our head about superstitons on the golf course. Don't use a red colored tee or don't use a water ball on the hole that has water. In this episode I address my Top 5 silly golf superstitions and see if they is any validity to their claim. Thanks for Listening!
Finally the news we have all been waiting for LIV golfers will get to compete in the Masters at Augusta National! What big news for the golfing world. This is exactly what I was hoping would happen. In this episode of the podcast I cover the ins and outs of this new development, Thanks for listening! Remember to leave a rating or review.
In this episode of the podcast I share my top 5 tips to help you build a solid mental game in golf. The physical part of golf is already hard enough without the added pressure of the mental struggles. Use these tips to help navigate through the tough mental task that is golf. Be sure to leave a rating and review and follow!
In this episode of the podcast I cover the different components of a golf ball and what that means for you game. I will discuss the which type ball best suits your game and how you might be playing the wrong golf ball for your style of play. Please be sure to rate and review and follow!
In this episode of the podcast I cover the ongoing feud between Rory McIlroy and Greg "the Shark" Norman. I will give you some background information into the origins of there tiff and where it might go from here. I will also cover some news about Tiger Woods and his future on the PGA Tour 2023 season. Be sure to rate and review and follow!
Winter time golf is one of my favorite times to get out on the course and keep my game sharp. Many golfer choose to rest up for the season but I think that may come back to bite them in the long run. In this episode of the podcast I share with you my top 5 winter time golf tips to help keep my game smoking hot. Thanks for listening!
Every year golf equipment manufactures put out their "new" and "improved" gear along with a "new" and "increased" price tag. This act makes me question whether golf equipment has gotten to expensive for us average golfers out there? In this episode of the podcast I will highlight some cost differences from when I got into the sport of golf till now. Thanks for listening and remember to leave a rating and review to let me know how you feel!
Golf is an expensive sport but it doesn't have to break your budget. In this episode of the podcast I give a few helpful tips to keep your game cheap and keep your wallet happy. Thanks for Listening and remember to follow so you don't miss any future content.
I struggled with putting until I applied these three tips to my game and now I am seeing the results. In this episode of the podcast I share with you three simple putting tips that changed the way I roll the ball with the flat stick. Thanks for listening.
Rory McIlroy climbed to the number 1 spot in the official world golf rankings but given the exclusion of many top level golfers from the OWGR is he truly number 1? In this episode of the podcast I cover the ins and outs of this development. Thanks for listening.
Have you ever been invited to play a new golf course you have never set foot on and decided to wing it? Then realizing by the third hole in what a huge mistake you've made. In this episode of the podcast I cover a few helpful tips to help you develop a course strategy so you are never in that position again. Thanks for listening and be sure to rate and follow the show for more helpful golf tips!
Join the push to get more people golfing! In this brief trailer I describe my podcast in a nutshell and how I plan to help more people out there get into golfing.
For most beginner golfers the goal of breaking 100 is their first real challenge once they begin the game of golf. This is a difficult task especially if you aren't using the right strategy to beat that number. In this episode of the podcast I share three simple tips to help the average golfer break 100. I myself used these tips with great success when I was in the fight to break 100. I am sure they will work for you in your game.
When it comes to bladed irons golfers will be hard pressed to find a better looking club. However, do these irons actually offer any benefits other than looking good in the golf bag? Can anyone play bladed irons? Should low-handicap golfers be playing the forged beasts? In this episode of the podcast I cover everything bladed iron and then some.
Most golfers are familiar with the limit of 14 clubs per player's bag but do you know where that rule came from? Also how old is that rule and should it be modified to address the advancements made in golf today? In this episode of the podcast I answer these questions and more.
When LIV GOLF came out many people were quick to say this tour would not last a season. But with more and more PGA defectors quickly jumping on the LIV GOLF boat many people question that knee-jerk statement. In this episode of the podcast I cover why LIV GOLF is here to stay and what the PGA will have to deal with in the coming months.
I have run into my fair share of EGOs on the golf course and mostly felt that these players were more talk than game. However after a conversation with an elite member of a special forces unit my view on EGO changed. In this episode I cover what EGO could mean for your game.
The quest for more distance in golf has been going on for ages. I remember when I started golfing back in the late '90s and how important everybody felt distance was in their golf game. In this podcast I cover the topic of distance and what it can mean for your game. Should you focus on increasing your distance or are there other more important ways to better your golf game?
When I tell people I play golf I get a wide variety of reactions. Some good and some not so good. From a non-golfer's perspective golf can seem rather exclusive. In this episode I break down some of the myths and misconceptions about golf that non-golfers may have and why the sport is for everyone who wants to play not just a select few.
LIV Golf and the PGA Tour have been battling each other since LIV Golf came on the scene. In this podcast I compare the two tours and ask some important questions about whether either of these two golf tours will have a future in the professional golf arena. Hear what I have to say about these two golf entities as I am sure you will be surprised by what I have to say.