Podcast appearances and mentions of matt ginella

Join us on this exciting episode of Turf Today as we sit down with golf media personality Matt Ginella! With years of experience in golf media, Matt shares his unique insights on the turf industry, his favorite courses, and the latest trends in the world of golf. Whether you're in the turf world or simply a fan of the sport of golf, Matt's stories, expertise, and passion for the game are sure to inspire. Tune in for a conversation packed with valuable tips, behind-the-scenes industry knowledge, and plenty of turf talk you won't want to miss!  Thank you to our sponsors Toro, The Andersons, USGA, Standard Golf, Flash Weather Ai and Apex-10.

Golf talk live every Saturday from Dirty Martin's Place in Austin, Texas with hosts Ed Clements Scotty Sayers.  Guest this week is Matt Ginalla.   Tyler Feldman and Ben Clements also sit in at the golfer's round table......

Matt Ginella (IG: @matt_ginella, X: @MattGinella) is many things; a digital creator, Travel Insider, and Storyteller & Founder of Fire Pit Productions. He is also the Host of Ginellas Journeys, BONFIRES, ‘In the Dirt', and The Fire Pit Podcast. Matt is well known for his golf travel expertise, places to play around the world, and how to create the perfect golf destination vacation. If you're planning a Dream Golf Vacation and not sure what or how to do it, he is one you need to contact. Affiliates: PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe's ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360 Books by Rande Somma Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6 Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed' – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount. Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360) Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Ep.122 I catch up with CEO of the Fire Pit Collective, longtime golf media personality Matt Ginella. We talk about the state of golf on the pro and amateur level. The rollback, LIV, PGA, and what projects he has on the burner. And we speak with Ray Garza from On Par Golf to discuss his On Par Golf Apparel. Tune in!!! www.nothingisob.com www.firepitcollective.com www.onpargolfapparel.com $$$$. GOLD Level Sponsor & Fore Bros Tour $$$$ Board Member Brad Eischens with Metalstacks, a precious metals Collectors Club, has THE Lowest Retail Pricing for gold and silver coins, rounds, and bars online. Just text “Nothing is OB” to Brad @ 210-274-5894 to learn more. Also, you can hit up his Facebook page at MS Brad & visit his website at msbrad.com. ***Presenting Sponsor*** FOREBROS TOUR "NEVER GOLF ALONE AGAIN" The 1st Annual FORE BROS TOUR CUP Black vs Grey Match will be coming up on Jan 6-7, 2024 held at Ft. Sam Houston GC - La Loma and at Alisatian GC. Thank you to The Black and Grey Sponsors below. *Platinum - Pedro Leyva with WDS Window & Door Solutions *Gold - Steve Sepko with Crest Home Health *Silver - Ray Martinez with DKR Electrical Solutions LLC *Silver - Brad Eischens with Metalstacks Ways to listen https://linktr.ee/Nothingisob​​ Please follow/subscribe: facebook: Nothing is OB: South Texas Golf Podcast instagram: @nothingisob X: @nothingisob youtube: Nothing is OB: South Texas Golf Podcast

#957: Summary Writer and producer, Matt Ginella returns to discuss various topics in the golf world, including their visits to L.A.B. Golf, the success of the company, and their personal experiences with L.A.B. putters. They also touch on Bryson DeChambeau's evolution as a golfer and his impact on the game, as well as the role of storytelling in golf media. Finally, they explore the idea of bifurcation in golf rules and equipment and share their thoughts on the matter. Matt emphasizes the importance of keeping the game accessible and enjoyable for all levels of players. He also discusses his work with Fire Pit Productions, documenting golf course restorations and renovations. TakeawaysLab Golf is experiencing significant growth and success in the golf industry.Bryson DeChambeau has evolved as a golfer and become more likable, thanks to his YouTube channel and his departure from the structured PGA Tour.Storytelling plays a crucial role in golf media and can have a profound impact on listeners.There is a debate about whether there should be different rules and equipment for professional golfers and everyday golfers.Matt Ginella believes that bifurcation is unnecessary and that the focus should be on the growth and enjoyment of the game for all players. The issue of golf ball distance and the potential need for a rollback is a topic of debate in the golf community.While some golf courses may appear irrelevant due to the distance players can hit the ball, it is important to consider the impact on the paying consumer.There is a natural rollback that occurs with age and physical restrictions, which already limits distance for many players.The game of golf should be accessible and enjoyable for players of all levels, and efforts should be made to keep it that way.Matt Ginella's work with Fire Pit Productions focuses on documenting golf course restorations and renovations, highlighting the importance of preserving and enhancing these community assets.Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including:        • A private link to Tony Manzoni's video “The Lost Fundamental”.        • *A pack of 8 Flightpath Golf Tees. A Tee Above All. Learn more at https://flightpathgolf.com.        • *A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can now choose from a  large variety of styles of gloves in 34 sizes! Request to introduce an episode to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com.  Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).    This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. For a limited time all Mint Mobile wireless plans are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, go to MINTMOBILE.com/GOLFSMARTER.This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Use code GOLFSMARTER at incogni.com/golfsmarter to get an exclusive offer of 60% off an annual Incogni plan.This episode is brought to you by ONE Bar. Find all ONE bars at a retailer near you or on Amazon.com 

Ben & Paul kick off the 7am hour talking about Xander Bogaerts' latest rehab assignment with the Lake Elsinore Storm, and how he should be back with the Padres for this weekend's series against the Braves. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we're joined by our pal Matt Ginella from Fire Pit Productions, and he tells us about his dive into the Bravo Universe with his wife, Katie, being the newest cast member in the VERY popular "Real Housewives Of Orange County" season that debuted last night! Listen here!

943: Matt Ginella, TV personality from The Golf Channel and The FirePit Collective, discusses his obsession with L.A.B. Golf and his journey to uncover the story behind the company. Matt's interest in L.A.B. Golf was sparked when he witnessed Lucas Glover's success with the putter. He explains how his interviews with Sam and Bill Presse, the inventor of The Revealer, revealed the fascinating history of L.A.B. Golf. Matt also discusses the influence of Vaughn Taylor, Kelly Slater, and Adam Scott in the L.A.B. Golf story. The podcast series is described as an audio book, with each episode weaving together multiple voices to create a compelling narrative arc. This conversation covers a range of topics, including the importance of reporting and authenticity in broadcasting, Kelly Slater's influence on golf, the success of L.A.B. Golf and the importance of tour recognition, the marketing of golf putters and the concept of “letting go of control to gain control”, the transformation of Lucas Glover and the power of never giving up. Fred and Matt also get some quick hits on golf courses in Northern Ireland that will be played on the Golf Smarter Royal Adventure in July. TakeawaysMatt Ginella's obsession with L.A.B. Golf was sparked by Lucas Glover's success with the putter.The podcast series on L.A.B. Golf is like an audio book that weaves together multiple voices to create a compelling narrative arc.The interviews with Sam Han and Bill Press revealed the fascinating history of L.A.B. Golf.The influence of Vaughn Taylor, Kelly Slater, and Adam Scott played a significant role in the L.A.B. Golf story. Authenticity and thorough reporting are essential in broadcasting.Kelly Slater's influence extends beyond surfing and has had an impact on the highest level of golf.Letting go of control can lead to better performance and results in golf and other aspects of life.Lucas Glover's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and never giving up.     ***Summary was AI generated from riverside.fm, our recording platform.This is an invitation for you to join host Fred Greene and other Golf Smarter listeners for a once in a lifetime Golf Smarter Royal Adventure to Northern Ireland! We're playing 5 rounds over 7 days including:     • Royal County Down GC - Ranked as the #1 course in the world!     • Royal Portrush - Host of the 2025 Open Championship!     • Ardglass GC - One of the most beautiful courses you'll ever see!     • Royal Belfast GC - Home to the oldest clubhouse in the world!     • Ballyliffin GC - Recognized as the finest links course in Ireland!Deadline to sign up is May1, 2024. Golf Smarter listeners get an additional £200 off! There's only room for two foursomes, so bring a friend to share a room for greater savings. To learn more and register please visit tmigolf.com/golfsmarter . Price includes golf, 7 nights accommodations, meals and ground transportation. Not included are airfare, gratuities, and caddies.  This week's episode is brought to you by PXG! Game changer has been thrown around so much, it's lost its meaning. I was impressed with the results of my fitting and think the P X G Driver will be a game changer for me. Check it out for yourself. Learn more and get free shipping on all equipment at PXG.com/golfsmarter and use code golfsmarter at checkout. That's PXG.com/golfsmarter, code golfsmarter for free shipping on all equipment.This week's episode is sponsored by PutterCup! Go to puttercupgolf.com and use code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off your order.  And combined with the discount you get with the Pressure Putt Combo, you'll really save! Go to puttercupgolf.com and use code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off.This week's episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.This week's episode is also brought to you by Modern Mammals. Go to modernmammals.com and use code GOLFSMARTER (*one word) for 10% off. Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including:        • A pack of 8 Flightpath Golf Tees. A Tee Above All. Learn more at https://flightpathgolf.com.        • A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can now choose from a  large variety of styles of gloves in 34 sizes!        • A private link to Tony Manzoni's video “The Lost Fundamental”. To win, either introduce an upcoming episode, or write a review from your podcast source, then send us what you wrote and where! Send your posted review or request to introduce an episode to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).  

In this Fire Drill podcast, Matt Ginella and Alan Shipnuck go deep on the complicated negotiations around the framework agreement, drawing on Alan's new reporting. They also introduce Bonfires, events that will provide access, camaraderie, competition and quality experiences at some of the best courses and resorts in the world.

Wait, there's more?! In Part 9 of the Fire Pit series on L.A.B. Golf, Matt Ginella gets final reflections from all protagonists on Lucas Glover's accomplishments, the putter, the technology and the business. Lots more on Brett Rumford's "let go of control to take control" and how it relates to overcoming the fears in golf and life. Plus, Kelly Slater on his win at Pipeline, 100-foot waves in Ireland and Jason Kuhn, the former Navy Seal sniper on: "Train like you fight." Thanks for listening. 

In part 8 of this Fire Pit Podcast series on the rise and relevancy of L.A.B. Golf, Matt Ginella takes you through the second of Lucas Glover's back-to-back wins on the PGA Tour. And then he gets Glover's thoughts on being passed up for the 2023 Ryder Cup, the business impact of the two wins, as well as reflections from several of the series protagonists on the stories within the series, including hope, inspiration, overcoming the yips and the American dream. In addition to Glover, you'll hear more from Adam Scott, Kelly Slater, Brett Rumford, Mac Barnhardt, Michael Sims, Stuart Smith, Adam Beach, Sam Hahn, Liam Bedford and Bill Presse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 7 of this Fire Pit Podcast series on L.A.B. Golf, it's almost all Lucas Glover. When and where a new putter intersects with his battle with the yips, reflections on his life, career, more from the Navy Seal, bold predictions from his inner-circle, and ultimately a recap of his win at the 2023 Wyndham Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 6 of the Fire Pit Podcast series on L.A.B. Golf, we're getting to Lucas Glover, the highs and lows of professional golf, why friends and good management matters, and we talk to a Navy Seal about overcoming the yips. Thanks for following along. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 5 of this Fire Pit Podcast series on how and why L.A.B. Golf's technology and their putters are gaining in prominence and popularity, you'll hear from Brett Rumford, an Australian short-game guru. Rumford explains "giving up control to gain control," sheds light on the technology and why it's "cutting edge," he shares details of his relationship with Adam Scott, the bumps he overcame with Sam Hahn and the engineering team of the company, and he articulates his frustrations with pros who sign a putter contract: “Free up your contract and free up your putting and you just fill up all of your heart's desires.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 4 of this Fire Pit Podcast series on L.A.B. Golf's rise to putter prominence, we hear how Kelly Slater impacted Adam Scott's decision to make it his gamer and why Scott called Sam Hahn to tell him he could win the Masters with it. You'll also hear from Adam Beach of My Golf Spy as to why the technology is passing his company's sniff tests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week's episode of PaddyTalks Golf Podcast and a super sit down with one of my all-time favourite people in golf, Matt Ginella. Over 25 years in golf media, tourism and making incredible shows and content surrounding golf especially golf in Ireland. For more, including the full back catalog of podcast episodes visit www.PaddyTalksGolf.comCheck out the FirePit Collective here: https://firepitcollective.com/The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered By ForeGolf Custom. For your tour level custom fitting experience visit www.foregolf.ie/booking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3 of this Fire Pit Podcast series on the rise and relevancy of L.A.B. Golf, the putters being used by the likes of Lucas Glover, Adam Scott, Ben An, Will Zalatoris, Camilo Villegas and more, you hear about some of the lean years, the struggles of branding, marketing, and how Sam Hahn went about getting it into the hands of Tour players. From Kelly Slater, Tim Wilkinson, Jeff Sluman and Vaughn Taylor, the proof was in the results. “His posture is getting taller and everything is looking better,” says Hahn about Taylor. “He has got hope.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of this Fire Pit Podcast series on L.A.B. Golf, you get the story of Bill Presse, the inventor, as he goes from developing the "magic dust" of lie, angle and balance in his garage, sleeping in and selling putters out of his car to ultimately selling a "lion's share" of the company to the Hahn family. In addition to Presse, you'll hear from Sam Hahn, Matt Holm and Stuart Smith on how and why Presse's "genius" defied doubters, critics and Internet trolls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

L.A.B. Golf builds and sells putters that don't look like most conventional putters. They're big, some might say they're ugly, unwieldy. But they're effective, they're resurrecting morale, careers and a love of putting. In this Fire Pit podcast series, Matt Ginella conducts over 20 interviews and pieces together the story of Bill Presse, the inventor, Sam Hahn, the CEO, and several other L.A.B. Golf employees who have witnessed the rise from Presse tinkering in a garage and selling his theories out of the trunk of his car in 2012 to Lucas Glover winning back-to-back PGA Tour events in 2023. Ginella talks to Vaughn Taylor, Kelly Slater, Adam Scott, Glover and so many more as he gets to the essence of the technology, design, brand and an American dream. In Part 1, you'll meet Hahn, Presse, Bob Duncan and you'll hear about how and why Hahn pushed all in and bought a “lion's share” of the company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this throwback podcast you'll hear part 1 of the building of Bandon Dunes, as told by Mike Keiser, the owner, David McLay Kidd and his father, Jimmy, the architects, and Josh Lesnik and his father, Steve, who won the bid to manage it. Bandon Dunes, the original course at what is now the best pure golf destination in America, and arguably the world, was an outlier that opened in 1999. Like Sand Hills in Mullen, Nebraska, which opened in 1995, to build a golf course in a remote location using a minimalist architect or architects was anything but what was being built in America in the 90s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this throwback podcast on the history of Bandon Dunes, part 2 picks up on May 1st, 1999 on the eve of Bandon Dunes opening for business. I'm not even sure Mike Keiser could've dreamed something as big as what Bandon has become. We hear from Bandon's original caddy master, Shoe, and the local barber, Mick Peters, who has hit the first tee shot on every course at Bandon, as well as reflections from Mike Keiser, David Kidd, Josh Lesnik, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw as we also celebrate the opening of the Sheep Ranch, their third course on property.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1 of this throwback podcast leaves off in 1985, when Ben Crenshaw convinces Bill Coore to partner up. In part 2, we get them through some lean years, making a name for themselves in Maui, and tell the story of striking pay dirt and pink flags in the sand hills of Nebraska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1 of this throwback Fire Pit Podcast includes the people, places and things that had an influence on what Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw have become as architects, how and when they met, who was involved and why it works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robby & Jonathan kick off Season 2 of The Hole Story Podcast with a golf media legend! We are excited to sit down with Matt Ginella, the CEO of The Fire Pit Collective to get his thoughts on storytelling, great golf courses around the world, and more! https://firepitcollective.com/https://BestBall.comhttps://linktr.ee/BestBallhttps://twitter.com/golfBestBallhttps://www.instagram.com/golfbestball/https://www.facebook.com/golfbestballhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bestball/#theholestorypodcast #mybestball

In this Fire Drill podcast, Alan Shipnuck and Matt Ginella welcome the team behind the renovation of the Golden Gate Park Golf Course: Dan Burke, CEO of First Tee of San Francisco; Jay Blasi, the golf course architect; and Josh Lewis, project manager and agronomy guru. Burke, Blasi and Lewis reflect on the before, during and after of the resurrection and what this revitalized city asset will mean to the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of this spirited rollback debate, Matt Ginella and Alan Shipnuck are joined by world renowned golf course architect Mike Clayton to continue their discussion on the recent decision to modify the golf ball.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this extremely spirited Fire Drill, Matt Ginella is joined by Alan Shipnuck and Micheal Bamberger as the three lay out their opinions of the recently announced golf ball rollback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Fire Drill podcast, Matt Ginella and Alan Shipnuck provide lively updates on two ongoing FPC docuseries, one at Golden Gate Park GC and the other at Pasatiempo. They also have some fresh reporting on Shorty's, the new par-3 course that is taking shape at Bandon Dunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this year's Wishbone Brawl at Goat Hill Park in Oceanside, Calif., women won't just play with the men, they'll play against them. This Saturday, Nov. 11, at a 4,500-yard municipal golf course where the motto is “World Class for Working Class,” what has become one of the greatest events in golf will open the gates at 9:30 AM, there will be a range clinic at 11 AM and the tournament tips at Noon. Tickets are $50 for adults, kids are free and dogs are welcome. There will be food, drinks and parking is somewhat limited, so carpooling or Ubering is encouraged. All proceeds will benefit North County Junior Golf Association and Goat Hill Park's Junior Caddie and Leadership Academy. This year's Brawl will consist of bona fide professionals and elite amateurs, they'll dust off persimmon woods, pick up junior caddies, and they'll play in front of roughly 1,000 adults, 300 kids and 100 dogs. “It's kind of a homemade backyard hang-out scene,” says John Ashworth, caretaker of Goat Hill Park. “Winning and losing doesn't really matter, it's just about having a blast, getting the whole community together and doing something special for the kids.” It's Xander Schauffele, who has seven PGA Tour wins, an Olympic Gold Medal and is currently No. 6 in the world, teaming up with Chris Riley, who won a PGA Tour event and partnered with Tiger Woods in the 2004 Ryder Cup. They're playing against Geoff Ogilvy, who won the 2006 U.S. Open, and Colin Featherstone, a local and current Korn Ferry Tour player. And then there's Jasmine and Janae Leovao, 19-year-old twins who grew up at Goat Hill Park and are now sophomores at Long Beach State where they recently helped the 49ers win back-to-back tournaments. “I think the twins could win the whole damn thing,” says Peter Beames, who once played on the European Tour and has written books on golf instruction. “They're that good and they're not afraid.” For a deeper dive on this year's Wishbone Brawl, we've prepared a Fire Pit Podcast in which you'll hear from Ashworth, Beames, Featherstone, the Leovao twins and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of a Fire Drill from the Fire Pit Collective, Matt Ginella joins Alan Shipnuck to break down his latest travels to Dublin and Belfast. They both dive into the best of what's available on and off the course. You'll hear from several protagonists who offered their expertise throughout the trip. From a rainbow and whiskey at Royal County Down, the architect of the front-9 of Portstewart, Ardglass with the 11-time club champ and a brief history of St. Patrick, Ginella and Shipnuck also share their Top 10 courses on the island of Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Fire Drill, Alan Shipnuck checks in from the U.S. Am at Cherry Hills and reflects on the Women's Am at Bel-Air, while Matt Ginella relives highlights from his recent sojourn to Ireland. They also delve into the reaction to the Billy Walters excerptSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Fire Drill podcast, Alan Shipnuck and Matt Ginella go deep on the first, hotly anticipated excerpt from Billy Walters' "Gambler." What do the revelations of Phil's reckless betting say about him? Has his legacy been altered?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Fire Drill podcast, Alan Shipnuck and Matt Ginella react to the Senate hearings on the LIV-PGA Tour framework agreement and the accompanying bombshell document dump. So much to unpack as the ongoing golf drama reaches Capitol Hill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this Fire Drill preview of the U.S. Women's Open, Alan Shipnuck and Matt Ginella are joined by their longtime friend Kevin Price, a Pebble Beach caddie who this week is on the bag of qualifier Mackenzie Hahn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Fire Drill podcast, Matt Ginella and Alan Shipnuck discuss the leaked framework agreement between the PIF and the PGA Tour as well as other developments in golf's shifting landscape. They also preview some exciting upcoming Fire Pit projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 6 of this podcast series on the Club Pro Crisis, we're joined by Suzy Whaley, who, in 2018, became the first female President of the PGA of America. Whaley is a dual member of the PGA of America and LPGA Teaching & Club Professional division, she was an LPGA Tour member in 1990 and 1993, she is a two-time Connecticut PGA Teacher of the Year, a three-time Connecticut Women's Open Champion, and in 2003, at the Greater Hartford Open, she became the first woman since Babe Zaharias in 1945 to qualify for a PGA Tour event. In this uninterrupted conversation with Matt Ginella, Whaley shares her thoughts on the industry, awareness, leadership, timing and why she's relentlessly trying to increase the number of women who are working within the game of golf. “I believe if you can see it, you can be it,” says Whaley. “We need more women promoted, we need more women elevated and we need more clubs thinking about women running their facilities.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professional golf insider Matt Ginella joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line to talk about Jay Monahan's job security and the reintroduction of the best players in golf playing together. Ginella and Bo discuss how Monahan handled the creation of LIV and the difference in attitude now that the merger between the PGA and LIV has been completed. Ginella breaks down how the merger can make the sport more fun for the fans that want to see the best players in the world play against each other and the possible pay bonuses many players missed out on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professional Golf insider Matt Ginella joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about the possible change in leadership surrounding PGA Commissioners decision making before and after the merger of the PGA and LIV. Ginella breaks down how Monahan jeopardized his job with past criticism and hypocrisies that now leave his occupation in the hands of those he strictly criticized. Ginella goes on to talk about how Monahan's decision making led to the reality of the best golf players in the world not being able to play with eachother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo and Blake talk about the necessity for the merger of the PGA and LIV, Roy McIlroy's fixed feelings on LIV, Nick Saban daring to mention competitive balance, and Jay Monahan's job security in the third hour of the show live in the BankPlus studio. The guys talk about the ability of the sport of golf to work towards a compromise following the merger of the PGA and LIV and the necessity of a joint company. Bo and Blake discuss a comment made by golfer Roy McIlroy and the enduring feelings of disdain he has for the LIV. The guys talk about Nick Saban in DC on behalf of NIL advancements and the turnaround he has had for since the implementation of the rule. The guys talk about the lack of validity Nick Saban has when using "competitive balance" as a reason for working towards a mutual agreement. Professional golf insider Matt Ginella joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line to talk about Jay Monahan's job security and the reintroduction of the best players in golf playing together. Ginella breaks down how the merger can make the sport more fun for the fans and the returning players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this emergency Fire Drill podcast, Alan Shipnuck, Matt Ginella, and Mike Bamberger unpack the stunning LIV-PGA Tour merger: how it happened, why, what the future will look like, biggest winners and losers and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of a Fire Pit podcast series on the “Club Pro Crisis,” Matt Ginella gets into how and why Shane Ryan's article in Golf Digest (May, 2022) highlighted issues of a work/life imbalance, money and awareness. In short, club pros and PGA Professionals are taken for granted. You'll hear from Shane Ryan, Butch Harmon, Chandler Withington, Rick Rielly, Cody Sinkler and several other voices who share their thoughts on Ryan's impactful article. And the podcast starts to address how Covid only exacerbated an already dire situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this first of several podcasts on what many consider a “club pro crisis,” we talk to several current and former PGA Professionals and other titans of the industry as they help us understand how and why the job of running a club or course has evolved and how and why it's so hard to find and keep good help. The host, Matt Ginella, apologizes for an ignorant comment he made on a podcast last fall comparing club pros to the type of professional golfers who try to make cuts to earn a check. Throughout this series, you'll hear from Butch Harmon, Seth Waugh, Suzy Whaley, Shane Ryan and several other club pros who offer thoughtful and constructive perspectives on the past, present and future of a profession that's on the ropes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Fire Drill podcast, Michael Bamberger, Alan Shipnuck and Matt Ginella preview the many storylines for one of the most anticipated Masters in recent history. Can Rory break through? How will #13 play? Fisticuffs at the Champions dinner, Tiger's back and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Gwynn played 20 years in San Diego, passing on more money from big-market teams and instead prioritizing loyalty and quality of life in a city he loved and playing for a fanbase that loved him back. We put a bow on this three-part podcast series on the life and legacy of Mr. Padre with final reflections from Tony Gwynn Jr., award-winning baseball writer and broadcaster Tom Verducci and a panel of Hall of Famers: Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, Trevor Hoffman and Ryne Sandberg. In this episode, we go deep on Gwynn's flirtation with .400 in 1994, his 3,000th hit and the call from the Hall of Fame. You'll hear why Gwynn was more proud of his five Gold Gloves than his eight batting titles; his love affair with the game of golf; and his favorite fire pit. And you'll hear him say goodbye to professional baseball and his fans “Thank you, thank you, thank you." No, Tony, thank YOU!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Gwynn played 20 seasons for the San Diego Padres, ending his career with 3,141 hits, eight batting titles and five Gold Gloves. In episode one of this tribute series on the life and legacy of “Mr. Padre,” and with the help of with the help of a panel of Hall of Fame pitchers and hitters, we reflected on some incredible stats and anecdotes that made Gwynn's career so memorable. Throughout his two decades in San Diego, Gwynn passed up more lucrative offers to play for teams in bigger markets that might've had a better chance at winning a World Series. But as much as Gwynn loved his city and his team, when his son prevented the Padres from clinching a playoff spot with a timely triple, Gwynn celebrated like a man who always put family first. In episode two of this tribute series, we spend time with Tony Gwynn, Jr. and get his reflections on what it was like growing up as the son of a legend. "Little T" also talks movingly about the role his mom played in his father's success and the responsibility of representing the family name. And we hear in vivid detail about the day in which Junior's worlds collided, creating a defining memory for the Gwynn family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up in Santa Rosa, Calif., Matt Ginella would fall asleep to baseball games on the radio. And although he lived an hour north of San Francisco, his favorite team was the San Diego Padres. His favorite player: Tony Gwynn. Now Ginella lives in San Diego, and, along with his son, listens to Padres games on the radio in which Tony Gwynn Jr. is the analyst. So, to get a chance to produce a three-part tribute podcast on the life and legacy of “Mr. Padre,” is a little boy's dream come true. In episode one, the emphasis is on Gwynn's athleticism, mind, preparation, consistency, dedication, humility and his secret weapon: his wife. The interviews include Gwynn Jr., Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, Ryne Sandberg, Trevor Hoffman, Ken Griffey Jr., and Tom Verducci. This collection of Hall of Famers reflects on some of Gwynn's outlandish stats, what Griffey refers to as “Bugs Bunny Numbers.” Smoltz says Gwynn “hunted hits” and tells the story of Gwynn breaking up one of his bids for a no-hitter. And Maddux explains why he's actually pleased that Gwynn only hit .415 against him. “It was up to .485 [laughs], so I actually don't feel too bad about the .415 to be honest with you.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff Ogilvy, Michael Bamberger, Alan Shipnuck and Matt Ginella all have different perspectives on the USGA's proposed golf ball rollback so we convened a Fire Drill podcast to hash out all the talking points and help guide fans through a complex issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest Fire Drill podcast: Matt Ginella joined Ryan French, Michael Bamberger, and Alan Shipnuck to discuss the dominance of Rahm, the return of Tiger, and the amazing longevity of Bernhard Langer.  They discuss the good, bad and ugly, of the 10th hole at Riviera and with the Masters just weeks away, the four wondered if Tiger had one more majestic run in him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Fire Drill: Ryan French, Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger are joined by Matt Ginella and golf's super agent Mac Barnhardt. They discuss the wild Waste Management Monday qualifier, Justin Rose prevailing at Pebble Beach, and what lies ahead for professional golf's future stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest Fire Drill Podcast, Alan Shipnuck, Ryan French, and Michael Bamberger are joined by Matt Ginella to discuss the multiple sides of Vijay Singh, the Dad version of Tiger, the overblown coverage of Charlie Woods, and the future of the OWGR. Plus much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.