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In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast, Drew and Sean are talking about Rory McIlroy's history making win at The Masters that made him the 6th player ever to win the career Grand Slam. {lus 2nd Swing Master Fitter Kevin Kraft joins the show for a look at his What's in the Bag for 2025. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The Masters Reaction 03:00 Rory McIlroy's Play 08:10 Justin Rose 09:10 Rory McIlroy's Legacy 17:10 Kevin Kraft's 2025 WITB The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf
In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, 2nd Swing Master Fitter Aaron Roth joins Drew, alongside sisters Bella and Reese McCauley for a discussion on the fitting and equipment needs these University of Minnesota golfers require. Then 2nd Swing Master Fitter Kevin Kraft also joins the show to talk about some of the biggest fitting trends from golf companies he's seen so far in 2025. 00:00 Introduction 02:45 The Turn 12:31 Fitting & Equipment Insights with McCauley Sisters 38:47 Fitting Trends of 2025 w/ Kevin Kraft The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf
Welcome to the 54th Episode of the What THE Golf Podcast, brought to you by www.ChasingAcesGolf.com (2:00) New Trails Hazy Double IPA (12:30) Kevin Kraft does something he has never done to start the year at Rattlewood; Eddie plays a mediocre round at Northwest, but has a hot putter (40:00) WOG - Discussion of the LIV-PGA Tour Merger Thanks to Marillion for the opening and closing theme song! Please reach out to us with any questions, comments or swing videos at WhatTHEGolfPodcast@gmail.com and please follow us on Instagram @WhatTHEGolfPodcast
In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, we have a pair of featured guests. First up, it's 2nd Swing Master Fitter Kevin Kraft who shares his top new clubs for each category in 2025, plus he reflects on his list from 2024. Then in a new mini-series, University of Minnesota Men's Golf Coach Justin Smith speaks about the ways collegiate golf has changed from a technology standpoint from his days playing for Minnesota in the early 2000s to what his current players have at their disposal. Plus Sean and Drew break down an exciting finish from the Mexico Open and discuss the newest putters from Scotty Cameron. 00:00 Introduction 01:50 The Turn 09:07 Kevin Kraft Introduction 11:05 Kevin Reflects on his Top 5 Clubs of 2024 21:05 Top Driver of 2025 24:50 Top Fairway Wood of 2025 27:00 Top Hybrid of 2025 28:25 Top Irons of 2025 35:30 Top Wedges of 2025 37:15 Top Putters of 2025 43:05 Coach's Corner with Justin Smith The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf
Welcome to the 45th Episode of the What THE Golf Podcast, brought to you by Chasing Aces Golf! (2:00) The guys mark their one-year podcast anniversary, a little late; and they discuss Disney World and other theme parks (11:00) Beers and Cheers - Pineapple Kolsch from Desparate Times Brewery, and a continuation of their discussion about theme parks (19:00) Eddie plays Timbers at Troy in Columbia, Maryland and Falcon's Fire in Orlando, Florida (25:00) Kevin Kraft's experience at Champions Tour Q-School Thanks to our sponsor, Chasing Aces Golf, www.ChasingAcesGolf.com Also, thanks to Marillion for the opening and closing theme song! Please reach out to us with any questions, comments, or swing videos at WhatTHEGolfPodcast@gmail.com
Which golf clubs are best for your swing? In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast we take a look at the Best Golf Clubs of The Year By Swing Type. 2nd Swing Master Fitter Jake Montgomery shares his fitting insights into the best clubs of the year based on a golfer's swing. Jake provides his best clubs for players who slice the ball, players with moderate swing speed, golfers with fast swing speeds, swings with steep attack angles and those golfers with inconsistent strike locations. Sean and Drew also recap the latest news in the professional golf world including an update on Kevin Kraft's attempt at qualifying for the PGA Tour Champions. They also each share one of their 2nd Swing finds with both finding clubs connected to some major champions including Tiger Woods. 00:00 Introduction 01:20 The Turn 02:30 Austin Eckroat WITB 04:54 Bernhard Langer 08:51 Kevin Kraft PGA Tour Champions Q-School 12:12 Best Clubs By Swing Type with Jake Montgomery 13:55 Best Clubs For a Player that Slices 17:30 Best Clubs for a Slow to Moderate Swing Speed 20:44 Best Clubs for a Fast Swing Speed 25:48 Best Clubs for a Steep Swing 28:44 Best Clubs for an Inconsistent Strike Location 36:32 2nd Swing Finds The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf
In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast, Drew Mahowald and Sean Bower are joined by 2nd Swing Master Fitters Andy Thompson and Kevin Kraft. Andy is a fitter at the 2nd Swing Minneapolis Store and is also one of the top AimPoint Instructors in the country as a Level 3 Certified Instructor. 00:00 Introduction 01:35 The Turn 12:34: AimPoint Putting & Putter Fittings With Master Fitter Andy Thompson 30:29 Discussing Latest Golf Releases with Kevin Kraft 44:20 2nd Swing Find of the Week Master Fitter Andy Thompson shares his experiences with AimPoint Putting and how it has influenced the way he does putter fittings. Kevin Kraft also joins the show to share his thoughts on some of the latest golf clubs to come out including Titleist GT, the new Callaway Apex irons and more.
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the Top 5 wedges and putters of 2024 as decided by GolfWRX Members Choice voting results. Brian Knudson from GolfWRX joins to give his thoughts on the top 5 fairway woods and hybrids of 2024, including a couple of surprises. Then, master fitter Kevin Kraft joins and gives his thoughts on each of the GolfWRX Members Choice Top 5 lists. 0:00 Intro 1:03 Solheim Cup Reaction 3:19 PGA Tour WITB & LIV Update 5:27 GolfWRX Members Choice Top 5 Wedges 15:18 GolfWRX Members Choice Top 5 Blade Putters 21:35 GolfWRX Members Choice Top 5 Mallet Putters 32:38 Kevin Kraft reaction to GolfWRX Members Choice Top 5 Voting The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf.
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the Top 5 fairway woods and hybrids of 2024 as decided by GolfWRX Members Choice voting results. Brian Knudson from GolfWRX joins to give his thoughts on the top 5 fairway woods and hybrids of 2024, including a couple of surprises. Then, master fitter Kevin Kraft joins for a brief golf equipment trivia segment. 0:00 Intro & Latest Golf Equipment News 5:13 GolfWRX Members Choice Top 5 Fairway Woods 17:12 GolfWRX Members Choice Top 5 Hybrids 25:54 Trivia with master fitter Kevin Kraft The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://fitting.2ndswing.com/schedule-now/ SUBSCRIBE and DOWNLOAD the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast today!
Welcome to the 39th Episode of the What THE Golf Podcast, brought to you by Chasing Aces Golf! This is a different kind of show today, you know, for a change... (8:30) Sierra Neveda's Juicy Little Thing and Eddie's conquest at Rattlewood (15:00) Kevin, and his caddie, Chad, join the show to discuss the Pennsylvania Open! (43:00) World of Golf - The Women's Olympic Event and Matt Kuchar Thanks to our sponsor, www.ChasingAcesGolf.com Also, thanks to Marillion for the opening and closing theme song! Please reach out to us with any questions, comments, or swing videos at WhatTHEGolfPodcast@gmail.com
Kevin Kraft is an actor and director, known for The Second Coming of John Cooper, The Howard Stern Show and The Howard Stern Channels on SiriusXM in NYC, and The Burn with Jeff Ross. Most recently, Kevin has been the senior producer for The Jason Ellis Show on SiriusXM in Los Angeles. He has been writing screenplays on the side for years, many of which have done well and even won in film festivals and screenplay competitions. Sponsored by Surfshark! Get a deal at https://get.surfshark.net/SH3q3 Listen to the conversation, get some good news, and get some inspiration with the guys on Good Things Are Happening. Visit us on the web at https://www.goodthingspod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodthingsarehappeningpodcast/
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the best golf clubs of 2024 so far with insight from 2nd Swing master club fitter Kevin Kraft. Which golf clubs do you think are the best golf clubs of 2024 so far? In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, master club fitter Kevin Kraft shares his thoughts on the best golf clubs of 2024 so far. The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. SUBSCRIBE and DOWNLOAD the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast!
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a US Senior Open recap with 2nd Swing master fitter Kevin Kraft, who qualified for and competed in the US Senior Open. Kevin discusses his performance, the experience playing Newport Country Club, having lunch with the tournament champion Richard Bland, and more. The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. SUBSCRIBE and DOWNLOAD to the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast!
Welcome to the What THE Golf Podcast, brought to you by Chasing Aces Golf! This entire episode is devoted to Kevin Kraft's competition in the 2024 U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island! Thanks to our sponsor, www.ChasingAcesGolf.com Also, thanks to Marillion for the opening and closing theme song! Please reach out to us with any questions, comments, or swing videos at WhatTHEGolfPodcast@gmail.com (Pardon the minor technological issue at the end of Ryan's contributions to the show....)
This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast features 2nd Swing master fitter Kevin Kraft sharing his insight into qualifying for the US Senior Open and his preparation for another senior major championship. Kevin shot an adventurous 66 (-5) to earn his spot at Newport Country Club this week for the 2024 US Senior Open. During the episode, Kevin recaps his qualifying round and discusses what to expect at Newport Country Club this week. 0:00 Intro 1:26 US Senior Open Qualifying Round 19:10 Newport Country Club Breakdown 23:44 Kevin's 'What's In The Bag?' 32:24 Final Thoughts The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. DOWNLOAD and SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast!
This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast features Kevin Kraft, a 2nd Swing master club fitter, who just won the Pennsylvania Senior Open. During the episode, Kevin discusses his big win, what's ahead on his playing schedule (including U.S. Senior Open qualifying), the latest in pro golf, and answers some questions submitted by viewers and listeners. 0:00 Intro 2:22 PA Senior Open Win 12:45 Upcoming Events 15:20 Kevin's Course Record at Lancaster CC 19:35 US Open preview 26:05 Kevin's WITB 30:34 Questions & Comments from Viewers The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. DOWNLOAD and SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast!
Kevin Kraft is a musician, sound healer and children's book author of Ohmmmmmmm. Kevin is the sounder and founder of Soundshala a unique mindfulness curriculum combining music, breathwork, movement and meditation to help achieve the mindful benefits of a sound yoga practice. This is evident in the soundscape of voice, gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, drums, flutes and other instruments that help us relax and release deeply into balance. Soundshala offers its signature offerings for children, the aging demographic, organizations, as well as the general public through regular classes for the public, workshops, retreats, festivals and keynote engagements. Kevin specializes in the following areas of mindfulness.
Kevin used an unusual technique to find out of he still has his sense of smell, Geoff took a hot yoga class with Carl as an instructor and a Random Brain Question dives into the guys' bathing habits.
The guys are back to tell stories about the premiere of The Second Coming of John Cooper, Kevin and Shuddy Boy talk about the nasty spell of covid they've been battling and all the craziness endured with family in LA surrounding the premiere.
Welcome to the What THE Golf Podcast, brought to you by Chasing Aces Golf! (2:30) Beers and Cheers - New Trail Brewing's Broken Heels and Sweetwater IPA, and thanks to Chad for keeping score! (10:30) Kevin Kraft discusses how he won the Senior PA Open, which makes him the first to hold both the PA Open and the PA Senior Open at the same time!!! Thanks to our sponsor, www.ChasingAcesGolf.com Also, thanks to Marillion for the opening and closing theme song! Please reach ou to us with any questions, comments, or swing videos at WhatTHEGolfPodcst@gmail.com
Kevin is juggling lots of visitors in LA leading up to the John Cooper premiere, Geoff breaks down the roast of Tom Brady and Shuddy Boy and Geoff get Kevin up to speed on the current rap beefs.
Welcome to a Special Episode of the What THE Golf Podcast, brought to you by Chasing Aces Golf! (1:15) Beers and Cheers - Ever Grain's Sun Assasin IPA (4:00) Kevin's Local U.S. Open Qualifier at Country Club at York Thanks to our sponsor, Chasing Aces Golf www.ChasingAcesGolf.com Also, thanks to Marillion for the opening and closing theme song! Please reach out to us with any questions, comments, or swing videos at WhatTHEGolfPodcast@gmail.com and follow us on IG @WhatTHEGolfPodcast
The guys try to brainstorm a way to defeat swamp ass, Geoff reports back after his first visit to the dentist in years and Shuddy Boy preps for his arrival for the John Cooper movie premiere.
Doug welcomes Kevin Kraft, Blair Socci and Kate Willett to the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to the 28th Episode of the What THE Golf Podcast, brought to you by Chasing Aces Golf! (6:00) Beers and Cheers - Ever Grain Brewing Company's Wild Rabbit IPA; and Po Boy Jim's in Columbia, Maryland (20:00) Kevin Kraft prepares for U.S. Open Local Qualifying! Thanks to our sponsor, Chasing Aces Golf @ www.ChasingAcesGolf.com Also, thanks to Marillion for the opening and closing theme song! Finally, thanks to Tim Archibald for the Beers and Cheers song, "Cold Beer" - link to his YouTube page coming soon! Please reach out to us with any questions, comments, or swing videos to WhatTHEGolfPodcast@gmail.com and follow us on IG @ WhatTHEGolfPodcast
Geoff is scared about visiting a dentist for the first time in years, the guys report back on their 4/20 festivities and Geoff gets rattled by Civil War.
Doug welcomes Doug Bass, Kevin Kraft and Jessica Michelle Singleton to the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The guys discuss potential 4/20 plans and Geoff's wet blunts, Kevin gives an update on his cow piss nightmare and reaches out to Doctor Steve for insight and Shuddy Boy and Kevin are all in on Fallout.
The Godfather Rob Sprance makes his return to the show to discuss dealing with prickly celebrities, coming up in the early days of podcast and Kevin pays the piper and drinks cow urine AKA gomutra.
Shuddy Boy is taking up boxing as a new hobby, Droopy Dog returns to give the guys a handful of depressing news stories and the guys got quite the surprise when out for Cheech's birthday.
Poopslime Alley has a new resident, Kevin plays an "audio illusion" for Geoff and Shuddy Boy to weigh in on and P Diddy might be a P Diddler.
Geoff goes over the Masters tournament winner dinner items and attempts to pronounce them, Kevin had an edible fueled adventure at the aquarium and gives an update on John Cooper.
The guys discuss how their bender days might be in the past, a Random Brain Question leads Geoff to think Kevin's a moron, Geoff hears a new term he doesn't know and we find out who must pay the piper after losing this years Oscars bet.
Kevin is on dog duty for the day, Shogun and Dune Part 2 are getting high marks and the debut of the all new The Reverse Letterboxd Game!
After Geoff's newest Snack Attack, Kevin has become obsessed with the turducken of desserts the piecaken, Shuddy Boy hosts another installment of the Letterboxd Game and Geoff reveals his new golf gambling win ritual.
Geoff and Kevin take their ladies to different weekend events with varying degrees of success (one of which leads to a wedgie), Kevin sees one of the worst movies ever made and the guys lock in their Oscar picks.
Satan, witchcraft and magic powers apparently played a role in the Super Bowl's outcome, Shuddy Boy appears ready for the X Games and Geoff and Shuddy are ready to make their acting debuts.
The insane LA rain has wrecked havoc on the Poominati Studios, Kevin did his homework and reports back on The Mighty Ducks and the guys pay tribute to fallen legend Carl Weathers.
Kevin checks in on how his NFL picks have been going, Vince McMahon could be the biggest scumbag the Earth has ever seen and the guys get a look at how the Oscars bets go this year.
Geoff learns something new about his lineage, Kevin has some exclusive John Cooper updates, Droopy drops by with an important news bulletin and Geoff once again tests his skills in Geoffinitions.
Shuddy Boy is trying his hand at snowboarding again and gets the thrashing of a lifetime, the guys get ahead of brainstorming ideas for the next Oscars punishment and Kevin takes a dance with The Beekeeper.
Shuddy Boy and Droopy Dog go head to head in a news-off, the guys have a quick chat about past and present Godzilla movies and Kevin throws out a stumper of a Random Brain Question.
Kevin has himself a very National Lampoon's style Christmas, Shuddy Boy and Kevin road coasters and shared a baby bottle at the American Dream mall and the guys watch Chris Cuomo try to keep his composure while interviewing someone with Tourette's.
Geoff gives an update on his surstromming experience, the guys chat deep cut Christmas movies and a vocab game for Geoff made by GingerAndJuice has some unexpected results.
The great Dustin Ybarra is back to talk about his upcoming stand up special, working on The Second Coming of John Cooper with Kevin and Geoff eats the stinkiest, nastiest food in the world: surstromming!
Geoff embarrasses himself with a Thanksgiving Day speech, Kevin finally gets to watch the first cut of The Second Coming of John Cooper and the guys test the waters of a best fictional vehicle bracket.
Shuddy Boy gets emotional over a movie trailer, Kevin gets his car broken into and Geoff and Kevin hold kangaroo court over conflicting Korean BBQ dinner plans.
Shuddy Boy makes a trip to Dallas and attempts to troll Cowboys fans, Kevin has a crazy experience with a psychic and gets back into the movie rental game.
Shuddy Boy has a rage attack during his food safety certification, Geoff's wallet goes through the ringer in Vegas and Kevin's won another screenplay award.
Doug welcomes Paget Brewster, Kevin Kraft and Gabe Mollica to the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.