Team TaylorMade Podcast

It’s been awhile since we launched our last podcast, but we’ve been holding onto this one for good reason. Our plan all along was to publish this for Masters week. When we originally sat down with our guest, we did not think it would come in November. But what better way to get in the mood for this very special week in the game of golf than sitting down with the defending Masters champ Tiger Woods to talk equipment, intimidation and major championship golf.

Kevin Millar played first base for the 2004 World Series winning Boston Red Sox. He sits down with TaylorMade to discuss his decade-long major league career, his love for golf and how the "Cowboy Up" chant got started. 

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy sits down with Trottie to discuss his switch to the TP5 golf ball, the importance of spin for better players, using analytics to improve and more.

Maria Fassi's "Hello World" moment came at the 2019 Women's Am at Augusta, where she finished second. Now in her rookie season on the LPGA Tour, she talks about the impact of equipment on her game, her rotation of putters and her connection to Team TaylorMade. 

Trottie brings out a side of Dustin Johnson you rarely see, as he discusses some of his on-course quirks and his support of Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.

Morikawa reflects on his breakout PGA Tour campaign and what it's like to compete against his idols/Team TaylorMade compadres. 

Matthew Wolff joins Chris Trott on Season 2|Episode 3 of the Team TaylorMade Podcast to reveal how his unmistakable swing generates power and his plans for an encore to a strong rookie season. 

Former World No. 1 Jason Day discusses the keys to balancing a fulfilling family life with life on Tour. He also dives into his on-course struggles in 2019, his friendship with Tiger and new TaylorMade Equipment.

Jon Rahm became a top 10 player in the world within his first two years on Tour. In Episode 1/Season 2 of the Team TaylorMade Podcast, Rahm details his rapid rise and how he landed with TaylorMade. He also gives insight into his Spanish golfing idols and the importance of being the two-time Spanish Open Champion. 

What happens when one of golf’s most well-known analysts visits the Team TaylorMade Podcast? Find out in this bonus episode as Trottie sits down with Brandel Chamblee to explore his journey in golf: From inside the ropes to inside the studio.

In the season one finale, our VP of Tour Operations, Keith Sbarbaro, takes us deep inside the ropes to discuss the evolution of equipment contracts, share stories of iconic Tour stars, and sum up an incredible year for TaylorMade's athletes and products.

Bucky Coe plays an essential role in TaylorMade's player testing—both with average golfers and elite Tour pros. This week, he joins to pod to talk about how he got his start at TaylorMade, what goes into product testing, and how his background as an accomplished amateur player feeds into his daily work. 

TaylorMade's Director of Golf Ball R&D, Eric Loper, joins the pod to explain the science and technology that goes into creating high performance golf balls and helps you learn how to determine the best golf ball for your game. 

Two of TaylorMade's top European Tour fitters join the podcast to explain the skill, precision, and pressure behind fitting equipment for the best golfers in the world.

A Ryder Cup winner both as a player and a captain, Paul McGinley has led an incredible career in golf. He joins Trottie to talk about the strategy it takes to captain a Ryder Cup, the focus it takes to hole the winning putt as a player, and much more.

Darren Clarke is one of golf's most recognizable figures and the 2011 Open Champion. In this podcast, he talks about the game's rising young talent, his attraction to links golf, and his continued pursuits on the Champions Tour.

Martin Kaymer is a 2-time major champion and Ryder Cup veteran. In this episode, he joins Trottie to talk about his career up to this point, what he hopes for the future, the impact of P7TW irons on his game, and the wave of young stars on the PGA TOUR.

At age 23, Haotong Li already has 6 professional wins and represents Chinese golf as their No. 1 ranked player. He joined Trottie at a recent European Tour event to talk about his young golf career and his infectious personality on Tour.

Ahead of the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Trottie sat down with our European Tour Manager, Adrian Rietveld. Together, they break down how they prep for The Open and what it's like to work with the game's greatest players.

Former Australian rules footballer Brendon Goddard got the call to be on the bag for Marcus Fraser at the 2019 U.S. Open. Brendon took some time to drop by the Tour Truck to talk about his background in golf, his experience at Pebble Beach, and more.

Shortly after Collin Morikawa finished T-14 in his recent PGA TOUR debut, he joined Trottie at Pebble Beach to talk about prepping for his first U.S. Open and share some early experiences from his new life on Tour. (Originally recorded 6/12/19)

Phillies pitchers Jake Arietta and Zach Eflin got some reps in at The Kingdom during a recent series against the Padres. In this pod, they share how golf helps take their minds off baseball and how it helps them perform while they're on the mound.

With one of the most unique—and powerful—moves in golf, Matthew Wolff has already made a name for himself as an NCAA National Champion and 2019 Haskins Award winner. Now, he's set to make his professional Tour debut this week as part of Team TaylorMade.

Mike Mason is a 4-time X Games gold medalist and one of the greatest freestyle motocross of all time. This week, he dials back his adrenaline-fueled lifestyle to discuss why birdie putts make him more nervous than backflips.

This week, we're joined by NHLers Joffrey Lupul, Shane O'Brien, and Scottie Upshall as they discuss their lives as professional athletes and the time "OB" nearly missed their tee time at Shinnecock.

Retired fighter pilot Lieutenant Colonel Mike Pagano joins a special Memorial Day podcast to share how his Marine mindset translates to golf, his experience at Augusta, and how to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day.

Former star NFL running back and Super Bowl champion Reggie Bush joins the pod to talk about his love of golf after a career in football, including his annual golf event to support homeless children.

The PGA Championship presents the unique opportunity for local club pros to qualify for a major championship. This week, we’re joined by two TaylorMade Staff Pros who competed their way into the field at Bethpage Black.

Our Content Creator, Ollie Neglerio, captures incredible imagery of Tiger Woods, the entire Team TaylorMade staff, and all of our new products. This week, he goes from behind the lens to in front of the mic to talk all about working his dream job in golf.

This week, we're joined by TaylorMade's CEO, David Abeles, to discuss the company's 40 years of innovation, reflect on the impact of Tiger Woods, and hear about David's journey to becoming the leader of golf’s most innovative brand.

For LPGA star Natalie Gulbis, her passion for golf extends well beyond her career. This week, she joins the pod to talk about her love of the game, support of youth athletics, experience as a commentator of The Match, and much more.

Erik Anders Lang makes his living exploring the world's most unique and inspiring golf destinations. Through his YouTube series, he is bringing a fresh perspective on how to experience the game—and this week, he joins the podcast to talk about his adventures in golf.

To celebrate Masters week and the launch of our new TaylorMade Tour Truck, our legendary club-builder and truck driver, Wade Liles, joins the pod to talk about his early days on Tour, the best/worst players to work with, and share one of the best fishing stories you'll ever hear.

This week, the PGA TOUR plays the Valero Texas Open, and we have a former Longhorn star Beau Hossler on the pod to talk about his journey to the Tour, the impact TaylorMade has had on him over the years, and his expectations for 2019.

This week, we welcome back Rahm and guest host Keith Sbarbaro as Jon reflects on his first Ryder Cup experience, what it was like to play against—and beat—Tiger Woods, and how match play strategy differs from stroke play.

Following an NHL career that led him to the Hall of Fame, Teemu Selanne now spends his retirement playing as much golf as he can. This week, the "Finnish Flash" joins the show to talk about his Kingdom fitting, what it's like to play Augusta, and more.

In this week's episode, we're joined by 4-time major champion Rory McIlroy to talk through the tech of Speed Injected Twist Face and find out why he partnered with TaylorMade to create the RORY Junior Golf Set. (Originally recorded Oct. 2018)

As one of the brightest minds in golf, Sean Foley has worked with Tiger Woods and many of the game's greatest players. This week, Sean discusses his golf philosophy, approach to instruction, and why inside 40 yards is where you can improve the most.

This week, we're joined by a true golf lover who happens to be a global music sensation and former One Direction star. Niall Horan shares insight into his passion for golf, his experience(s) at Augusta National, and his golf management company Modest Golf.

This week, Dustin Johnson is joined by guest host Keith Sbarbaro to talk about how DJ dials in his distance control at altitude for WGC-Mexico, find out how closely he monitors the Official World Golf Rankings, and hear his favorite golf workouts. (Originally Recorded Oct. 2018)

Strap in for a ride with Bill "The Hurricane" Price as he reminisces on the evolution of Spider putters, his growing assortment of tattoos, and his obsession with adding color to our flagship golf products.

Learn about the speed injection process of M5 & M6 drivers, hear why Jason Day was so excited about M6 fairway, and find out how to choose the best driver for your game with TaylorMade’s VP of Product Creation, Brian Bazzel.

After a day of testing the new Spider X putter at The Kingdom, Jon Rahm joined the podcast to discuss his first impression of Speed Injected Twist Face, share insight into his testing process, and break down how to best experience a golf trip to Scottsdale.

In the premiere episode of the Team TaylorMade Podcast, Jason Day discusses the importance of mental strength in golf, reflects on his playoff victory from last year's Farmers Insurance Open, and discusses the legacy of Spider Tour putters.

The host of the #TeamTaylorMade Podcast, Chris Trott, lets you know what to expect from Season 1 of the podcast, debuting the week of the 2019 Farmers Insurance Open.