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Best podcasts about mitch laurance

Latest podcast episodes about mitch laurance

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
194: Talking Gamble Sands and the upcoming Scarecrow course

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 66:29


Mitch Laurance, Darin Bunch, Kris McEwen and podcast friend Joe Sas talk about planning return trips to Gamble Sands, the skyrocketing Pacific Northwest golf destination where David McLay Kidd's new Scarecrow course opens Aug. 1.

GolfTalk Live
Diehard Golfing Actors Mitchell & Matthew Laurance on QP

GolfTalk Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 73:57


Long-time actors Mitch and Matthew Laurance join Quiet Please this week to share stories about their acting careers and love of the game of golf. This was a really fun show ... and be sure to Mitch Laurance on his podcast Golf Connections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
188: Talking St. George and Beyond with the Original ‘Essential Destinations' Team

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 104:05


Mitch Laurance, Darin Bunch, Vic Williams and Brian Oar (golf photographer extraordinaire - drink) reunite for the first time in 10 years to visit one of the true under-the-radar golf destinations in the United States — St. George, Utah (with a stop in Mesquite, Nevada along the way). From the brand-new megaresort at Black Desert to the 27 holes (and amazing condo) at Sand Hollow to the David McLay Kidd-reimagined Entrada to the video-game-fever of Wolf Creek, this foursome of longtime friends (along with an appearance from producer extraordinaire Kris McEwen) discuss the ins and outs of creating a high-desert buddies trip in one of the most picturesque inland settings you'll find anywhere. 

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
185: Special Edition: Patrick Koenig

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 71:39


Get behind-the-scenes insight into the ultimate golf road trip as Patrick Koenig joins Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch fresh off his latest — and record-breaking — cross-country Recreational Golf Vehicle journey. 

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast
How Much Has the Loss of Trust Impacted the Desire to Watch the PGA Tour Plus Looking Back at the 1962 & 1999 US Opens, 1990 Kapalua Invitational, '91 Southen Open, & '92 Anheuser Busch Classic...

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 91:57


We close out season #10 in style as I am joined by a trio of outstanding people, Mitch Laurance, Ross Greenburg, and David Peoples. Mitch Laurance has hosted several fantastic golf podcasts, the most recent is Talking Golf Getaways. He's also one of my favorite people on the planet. Mitch's perspective as a golf Historian is invaluable. He exclusively plays hickory clubs and a golf ball from the 1920s. Rolling the golf back means nothing to him but his perspective on the loss of trust between the PGA Tour and the fans has impacted his desire to watch golf on TV; that is something the PGA Tour should sit up and listen to. We also hear about his experience being in Rome for the Ryder Cup earlier this year and why it seems to mean so much more to the European fans than it does for us in the US. Ross Greenburg is the former President of HBO Sports and is now head of Ross Greenburg Productions. He's produced many of the great films and documentaries of our time. He did 61 with Billy Crystal, Miracle the movie about the 1980 US Hockey team, a series of documentary films for the USGA including the battle between Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus at the 1962 US Open at Oakmont, the 1999 US Open won by Payne Stewart, and the 1991 Ryder Cup, the War at the Shore. Ross takes us inside the making of each of those films plus tell us what it was like being in Tokyo for the Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas fight and interviewing both fighters prior to the fight. David Peoples played his college golf at the Unversity of Florida alongside our good friend Mark Calc plus Rick Pearson and Larry Rentz. We get some funny stories of how those guys punished their clubs when they didn't act right, like Rick tying his putter behind the team van and dragging it back to Gainesville, and Larry trying out for the Gator football team. We also hear about David's wins at the 1990 Kapalua Invitational, the '91 Southern Open, and the '92 Anheuser Busch Classic over some legendary fields.

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast
Mitch Laurance Talks Old Tom Morris, Ted Ray, James Braid, & Harry Vardon Plus His Recent Trip to Pinehurst...

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 31:48


I had the privilege of spending some time with one of my all-time favorite peeps Mitch Laurance on Next on the Tee. Mitch shared a historical perspective on the top players of all-time discussion. We get to hear great stories about Old Tom Morris, Tom Morris Jr., James Braid, Harry Vardon, and Ted Ray. Mitch also talks about his recent trip to Pinehurst and Pine Valley plus a fantastic story from the round he played last year at historic Aiken Golf Club.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast
A VERY Happy Birthday To Me Episode of Next on the Tee Featuring My Guests Tom Patri, Keith Hirshland, Plus Mitch & Matthew Laurance...

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 133:00


What a great time this week on a VERY special Happy Birthday to Me episode of the show. I got to spend it with four of my favorite people on the planet, Top Instructor Tom Patri, my all-time favorite Author and TV Producer Keith Hirshland, plus 2 fantastic Actors & Show Hosts Mitch & Matthew Laurance. Tom Patri and I looked back at The Masters plus we discussed our Top 5 players of all time and a couple of guys who are very underrated. Keith Hirshland updated us on how things are going out on the LIV Tour. As the Producer of their golf tournaments, he shares some of the new, innovative technology they have. When you have all 48 players on the course at the same time, and balls in the air all over the golf course, keeping track of the leaders in the first two rounds can be a challenge. We also talk about LIV's team concept and how that keeps all 48 players engaged even if they're not on top of the leaderboard. Mitch Laurance shares a historical perspective on the top players of all-time discussion. We get to hear great stories about Old Tom Morris, Tom Morris Jr., James Braid, Harry Vardon, and Ted Ray. Mitch also talks about his recent trip to Pinehurst and a fantastic story from the round he played last year at historic Aiken Golf Club. Matthew Laurance is such a great storyteller and we get to hear a lot of his movie career. We get to hear about the event he hosted last Fall where he helped raise money for the flood victim in Eastern Kentucky with a special showing of the movie he starred in, Eddie & the Cruisers. He also shares stories about his relationships with Jim Boeheim, PJ Carlesimo, the crush Elton John had on him, and getting to work with Carl Reiner and Steve Martin on the movie Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid.

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
183: Mitch, Darin and Kris say goodbye (sort of) to “Talking GolfGetaways"

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 103:49


After 180-plus podcasts and a cavalcade of stars, Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch are hanging up their mics (for now). Join them for some final reflection — and thanks to the many amazing places and wonderful people who have scripted their golf-travel journey.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast
Mitch Laurance Talks How We Can Support the People of Ukraine Through the Pleace Awaken Organization & Golf...

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 19:39


Mitch Laurance talks to us about the Pleace Awaken organization and what they are doing through golf to help the people of Ukraine. Please check them out online at www.pleace-awaken.org. If you're asking yourself how can I help the people of Ukraine, Pleace Awaken is providing a path to the Golf Federation of Ukraine, which has been turned into a relief organization.

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Next On The Tee with Chris Mascaro
John Mahaffey, Jim Gallagher Jr., Mitch Laurance, Dustin Brekke, & Eddie Drye

Next On The Tee with Chris Mascaro

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 113:00


Mitch Laurance talks to us about the Pleace Awaken organization and what they are doing through golf to help the people of Ukraine. Please check them out online at www.pleace-awaken.org. If you're asking yourself how can I help the people of Ukraine, Pleace Awaken is providing a path to the Golf Federation of Ukraine, which has been turned into a relief organization. John Mahaffey takes us back to his win at the 1986 Players Championship, coming from 4 back down the stretch to win over Larry Mize. We also hear about his run at the 1981 Masters, his experience playing in the 1979 Ryder Cup, and the books he's written, Hogan's Boy and a mystery novel titled, Shafted; both of which you can get on Amazon. Jim Gallagher Jr. starts off talking about his golf-centric family who was awarded the Jack Nicklaus Golf Family of the Year in 1990. Jim also talks about his college golf days at the University of Tennessee, being inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, his win at the 1993 Tour Championship when he set the course record at the Olympic Club with an opening round 63, the inspiring story behind his win at the 1995 St. Jude Classic promising a young leukemia patient that he was going to win it for her, and his experience playing in the 1993 Ryder Cup, beating Seve in the Sunday morning singles matches. Dustin Brekke is Director of Engineering and Eddie Drye is a Regional Sales Manager. They share the great new technology they have in their Cleveland Launcher XL driver and why it won Gold in this year's Golf Digest Hot List. We also talk about their new 5 & 7 fairway woods, the wedge groove enhancements that help us land the ball softly on the green, and how to determine which golf ball is the right one for our games.

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast
Tour Legends John Mahaffey & Jim Gallagher Jr., Plus Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, and From Srixon/Cleveland Dustin Brekke & Eddie Drye Join Me...

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 112:05


Mitch Laurance talks to us about the Pleace Awaken organization and what they are doing through golf to help the people of Ukraine. Please check them out online at www.pleace-awaken.org. If you're asking yourself how can I help the people of Ukraine, Pleace Awaken is providing a path to the Golf Federation of Ukraine, which has been turned into a relief organization. John Mahaffey takes us back to his win at the 1986 Players Championship, coming from 4 back down the stretch to win over Larry Mize. We also hear about his run at the 1981 Masters, his experience playing in the 1979 Ryder Cup, and the books he's written, Hogan's Boy and a mystery novel titled, Shafted; both of which you can get on Amazon. Jim Gallagher Jr. starts off talking about his golf-centric family who was awarded the Jack Nicklaus Golf Family of the Year in 1990. Jim also talks about his college golf days at the University of Tennessee, being inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, his win at the 1993 Tour Championship when he set the course record at the Olympic Club with an opening round 63, the inspiring story behind his win at the 1995 St. Jude Classic promising a young leukemia patient that he was going to win it for her, and his experience playing in the 1993 Ryder Cup, beating Seve in the Sunday morning singles matches. Dustin Brekke and Eddie Drye talk about the great new technology they have in their Srixon/Cleveland woods and golf balls. We hear why the new Cleveland Launcher XL driver won Gold in this year's Golf Digest equipment testing. We get inside the technology for how it produces no side spin so we can hit it long and straight. We also get inside the groove technology in their wedges, plus how to know which golf ball is the right one for your game.

The Approach Shot
Actor Mitch Laurance Credits Golf For Life's Good Stuff

The Approach Shot

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 50:05


Mitchell Laurance and his identical twin brother Matthew Laurance appear occasionally together, beginning when they were children in a margarine TV commercial which featured identical twins, and later in an episode of the TV series Cop Rock. Although Matthew was a performer on Saturday Night Live for its sixth season, Mitchell also appeared in uncredited roles on the show for a few seasons (1977–80)[1] and was an associate director and producer for the show.[4]Mitchell appeared on Not Necessarily the News during the 1980s. Other recurring roles were on the TV series, including the very short-lived series Roxie (1987; most of the episodes were unaired), L.A. Law (1987−88), Reasonable Doubts (1992–93), Matlock (1988−95), and Dawson's Creek. Guest roles have ranged from Laverne & Shirley, CHiPs, The Outer Limits, One Tree Hill, Night Court, Prison Break, MacGyver, Beauty and the Beast, Midnight Caller, Empty Nest, and Jake and the Fatman. He was in the "Apollo One" episode of the mini-series From the Earth to the Moon (1998).[1] In the early 1990s he performed the role of Ben Arnold on the soap opera Santa Barbara.He also has acted in feature films such as Stepfather II, The Runestone, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, and Urban Mythology, and TV movies (especially in the 1990s) including The Almost Perfect Bank Robbery, Perfect Crime, To Love, Honor and Deceive, Kiss and Tell, Deadly Pursuits, Inflammable, and Death in Small Doses.[1]He has been a radio disk jockey at WFMZ, a sports radio station in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has hosted billiards tournaments and has provided sports commentary for ESPN. He has also been the host of a golf podcast, Golf Connections with Mitch Laurance

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
179: Digging deep into Whistling Straits with Mark the Caddie

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 52:57


As the highly anticipated 43rd playing of the Ryder Cup approaches, to be played over the visually stunning, wildly imaginative and (especially if there's a fair amount of wind) testing Straits Course at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis., there may be no one more qualified to share insights and thoughts on the course and the upcoming competition than Mark the Caddie (full name withheld to protect the mystery of his ever-growing Twitter @caddietales fan popularity). Mark joins host Mitch Laurance and co-producer Kris McEwen (Darin Bunch grinding away on his growing media-consulting empire) for a lively, fun and incredibly informative edition of Talking GolfGetaways.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
178: Dive into golf history and classic courses with Dr. Bern Bernacki

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 45:15


Mitch Laurance and producer Kris McEwen (Darin Bunch being on assignment) welcome Dr. Bern Bernacki, President of the Golf Heritage Society, for a second visit to the show. Bernacki offers a wealth of knowledge not only about the Society's upcoming 50th Anniversary National Convention but about classic golf courses around the country that are open for public play.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
175: The McLemore Mixdown: Talking golf in the sky in Georgia

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 60:34


On this episode of Talking GolfGetaways, hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch and Producer Kris McEwen talk to Duane Horton, President of McLemore and of Scenic Land Company, its developer, to get the behind-the-scenes details of what went into McLemore's success.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
174: Tom Coyne Talks A Course Called America

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 70:50


For the third time on Talking GolfGetaways, hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch and Producer Kris McEwen have that opportunity, as author Tom Coyne joins the trio again (go to Episodes 129/130 for earlier podcasts) to discuss his newly-launched, highly-anticipated “A Course Called America”, following his previous best sellers “A Course Called Ireland” and “A Course Called Scotland”, both of which are must-reads for the passionate, traveling golfer. In this engaging episode, Tom (we can call him Tom here due to his valued friendship) offers insights and details on his latest journey, a monumental undertaking that covered “50 States and Five Thousand Fairways”.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
173: Ireland, Scotland, haggis and ball-stampers make up author Tom Coyne’s Emergency 9

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 37:04


In the eyes of many golfers, Tom Coyne has seen it all. Or at least most of it. As the author of the best-selling “A Course Called” series, Coyne has lugged his clubs throughout Ireland and Scotland in pursuit of the game’s secrets. And now he’s working on the mind-boggling cross-country itinerary for his latest book, “A Course Called America,” which “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch discussed with him in Episode 129. Coyne returned to the podcast in Episode 130 so he can tackle our Emergency 9 questionnaire, highlighting his favorite courses, resorts and destinations while discussing lessons learned through his golf travels.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
171: Getting social about golf travel with Ben Grehan and Kris McEwen

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 72:00


Guest Ben Grehan joins co-host Mitch Laurance (going it solo while Darin Bunch travels cross-country) and producer Kris McEwen for a wide-ranging discussion on the benefits (and occasional pitfalls) of social media, the success of Twitter’s #GolfChat forum, Ben’s recent blog concerning a viral journey gone haywire in New Hampshire, the upcoming Greaver Cup III in Myrtle Beach, and hitting practice balls off the balcony of Saddam Hussein’s palace.

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast
Mitch Laurance Shares His Memories of Walking Augusta National Plus Insights on Two Other Legendary Courses Near By...

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 27:42


Mitch Laurance reflects back on the first time he went to Augusta National, how television doesn't do justice to how perfect the property is. Mitch also shares his insights on two legendary courses just 30 minutes from Augusta National in Aiken, South Carolina that you can play during Masters week.

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast
Talking Masters with Tom Patri, Mitch Laurance, John Mascari, & John Patrick

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 108:30


This week I'm joined by Top Instructors Tom Patri & John Mascari, Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, the Host of The Augusta Golf Show John Patrick. We recap The Masters, talk about the course and what aspects of it TV doesn't do justice to. Mitch Laurance takes us inside two historic golf courses near Augusta National, Palmetto Golf Club and Aiken Golf Club, and their significance to the game in this country. Tom Patri and John Mascari share playing lessons for how to hit our scoring irons (7-8-9 irons) closer to the hole and why so many Pros are going to the claw grip with their putting strokes.

Next On The Tee with Chris Mascaro
Talking Masters with Tom Patri, Mitch Laurance, John Mascari, & John Patrick

Next On The Tee with Chris Mascaro

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 109:00


This week I'm joined by Top Instructors Tom Patri & John Mascari, Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, the Host of The Augusta Golf Show John Patrick. We recap The Masters, talk about the course and what aspects of it TV doesn't do justice to. Mitch Laurance takes us inside two historic golf courses near Augusta National, Palmetto Golf Club and Aiken Golf Club and their significance to the game in this country. Tom Patri and John Mascari share playing lessons for how to hit our scoring irons (7-8-9 irons) closer to the hole and why so many Pros are going to the claw grip with their putting strokes.

Golf Origin Stories
Ben Lyons

Golf Origin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 73:23


Ben Lyons has covered the Oscars on the red carpet and back stage, he's reviewed movies for a living, he was Chief Content Officer for ThePlayersTribune.com, and he's been a contributor for ESPN LA. But most importantly, he loves golf. We talk about a lot of those things, his new website, FairwayClubGolf.com, as well as a few fun facts about his father, movie critic, Jeffrey Lyons.You should follow Ben on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iambenlyons and on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/iambenlyons.You can follow me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/krismcewen, Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/krismcewen, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/krismcewen.Finally, give a listen to the latest Talking Golf Getaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch and their guest Durell Billy, a.k.a., @BillyBogey on Instagram.

Golf Origin Stories
Ben Lyons

Golf Origin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 73:16


Ben Lyons has covered the Oscars on the red carpet and back stage, he's reviewed movies for a living, he was Chief Content Officer for ThePlayersTribune.com, and he's been a contributor for ESPN LA. But most importantly, he loves golf. We talk about a lot of those things, his new website, FairwayClubGolf.com, as well as a few fun facts about his father, movie critic, Jeffrey Lyons. You should follow Ben on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iambenlyons and on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/iambenlyons. You can follow me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/krismcewen, Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/krismcewen, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/krismcewen. Finally, give a listen to the latest Talking Golf Getaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch and their guest Durell Billy, a.k.a., @BillyBogey on Instagram.

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Golf Origin Stories
Laz Versalles

Golf Origin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 70:22


My guest this week has written for both Golf.com and The Golfer's Journal, is a Twitter-thread master, and just an all-around great human being. Laz and I talk about his current water-fast, his piece in the most recent edition of The Golfer's Journal titled "Life in the Front Row", his essay about race from June of 2020, and close things out talking about sitcoms and comedy television. You should definitely take some time to read Laz's Golf.com piece here: When it comes to making golf more diverse, it's time for a new approach. And if you aren't a Golfer's Journal subscriber, as a new subscriber myself, I cannot recommend it enough. It's worth every dime. In fact, it's a steal considering everything that comes with a subscription. And follow him on Twitter @Laz_Versalles. You will not regret it. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Golf Origin Stories and check out my guest appearance on the Talking Golf Getaways podcast with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch! Thanks for listening!

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Golf Origin Stories
Laz Versalles

Golf Origin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 70:29


My guest this week has written for both Golf.com and The Golfer's Journal, is a Twitter-thread master, and just an all-around great human being.Laz and I talk about his current water-fast, his piece in the most recent edition of The Golfer's Journal titled "Life in the Front Row", his essay about race from June of 2020, and close things out talking about sitcoms and comedy television.You should definitely take some time to read Laz's Golf.com piece here: When it comes to making golf more diverse, it's time for a new approach. And if you aren't a Golfer's Journal subscriber, as a new subscriber myself, I cannot recommend it enough. It's worth every dime. In fact, it's a steal considering everything that comes with a subscription.And follow him on Twitter @Laz_Versalles. You will not regret it. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Golf Origin Stories and check out my guest appearance on the Talking Golf Getaways podcast with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch!Thanks for listening!

Golf Origin Stories
PJ Koenig

Golf Origin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 58:47


Today's guest is everyone's favorite high-kicking golfer, the one and only, PJ Koenig!PJ and I talk about his recent 15-year milestone of sobriety and how his experience with fighting alcoholism has spread into his golf life. We also talk about his jump into golf photography, the culture of golf courses, his new partnership with AboutGolf, and when and why he fell in love with the game of golf.If you aren't already, you should definitely follow PJ on Instagram @PJKoenig.As I mentioned in the show, if you want to hear me on another podcast, check out Talking Golf Getaways with Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance!Thanks for listening!

Golf Origin Stories
PJ Koenig

Golf Origin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 58:41


Today's guest is everyone's favorite high-kicking golfer, the one and only, PJ Koenig! PJ and I talk about his recent 15-year milestone of sobriety and how his experience with fighting alcoholism has spread into his golf life. We also talk about his jump into golf photography, the culture of golf courses, his new partnership with AboutGolf, and when and why he fell in love with the game of golf. If you aren't already, you should definitely follow PJ on Instagram @PJKoenig. As I mentioned in the show, if you want to hear me on another podcast, check out Talking Golf Getaways with Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance! Thanks for listening!

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 164: New Producer Kris McEwen talks his own Golf Origin Stories

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 80:00


“Talking GolfGetaways” co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome a new member of the team — Kris McEwen — who will pull double duty in 2021 as both producer of our podcast in addition to hosting his successful “Golf Origin Stories” podcast.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 163: Golf past, present and future lives on at Bobby Jones Golf Course

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 69:46


“Talking GolfGetaways” co-host Mitch Laurance details his latest golf trip — an amazing find in Atlanta on the course that bears the name of the legendary Bobby Jones, where golf history is rich but the future-forward facility is drawing raves in so many ways both on and off the (very creative) fairways and greens.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 162: From Winter Park to the McLemore mountaintop with Samantha Marks

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 55:06


Digital-media expert Samantha Marks joins “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a fun conversation about her path to Golf Channel (and beyond) plus a recent road trip that included Sweetens Cove and The Troubadour, a Discovery Land property that wows guests with unforgettable amenities.

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 161: “Next on the Tee” voice Chris Mascaro talks golf, podcasts and more

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 51:25


“Talking GolfGetaways” co-host Mitch Laurance dives into a wide-ranging conversation with friend and all-around good guy Chris Mascaro, host of his own “Next on the Tee” podcast. Everything from early interviews that launched Mascaro’s trajectory to favorite places to play (and a bit about the new Course at McLemore, one of Chris’ sponsors) finds its way into a fun conversation with one of our favorite champions of the game of golf.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 160: How good is the new Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes?

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 61:26


“Talking GolfGetaways” co-hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance detail Darin’s recent five-round visit playing Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, discussing everything from the creative Coore-Crenshaw routing and stunning visuals to unexpected treats at the comfort station, plus how the Oregon destination is welcoming guests during the pandemic.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 159: Discovering a West Virginia gem at Glade Springs Resort

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 60:43


“Talking GolfGetaways” co-host Mitch Laurance recounts his recent summer golf getaway with friends to Glade Springs Resort in West Virginia, where the lodging, food and customer service were stellar and the Tom Clark-designed Stonehaven golf course vaulted onto his list of favorites worldwide.

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 157: Architect Bobby Weed on TPCs, The Medalist and More

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 62:33


Co-host Mitch Laurance spends an hour with golf designer and renovator Bobby Weed talking about how Pete Dye impacted a career that led to high-profile golf courses with superstar names attached (like Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan) plus tournament venues such as TPC River Highlands, where the PGA Tour tees it up for the Travelers Championship.

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 156: Discussing ‘The Nine Virtues of Golf’ with author Jay Revell

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 73:38


Golf scribe Jay Revell joins the podcast for the first of two episodes focusing on the heart and soul of the game that led to the writing of his new book “The Nine Virtues of Golf.” Plus, hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance talk about an affordable Las Vegas favorite course, a new green-reading product that is perfect for golf travelers and Golf Trip Experts’ upcoming trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 154: Two Ends of the Spectrum, from Pebble Beach to Cheraw State Park

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 61:22


How does a $28 golf experience stack up against a $495 day trip? Hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance dive into a compare-and-contrast discussion about two recent golf trips on opposite sides of the country with two dramatically different price points: Pebble Beach Golf Links and Cheraw State Park Golf Course.

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 153: Creative double-course routing at Oregon’s Silvies Valley Ranch

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 39:40


In the long overdue Part 2 of our interview with Dan Hixson, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch speak with the golf architect about his creative 27-green, double-course “reversible” routing at Silvies Valley Ranch in Eastern Oregon. Hixson also talks about his anticipation of playing the Tom Doak’s similar concept “The Loop” at Forest Dunes, and dives into what he thinks makes a golf hole truly great.

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 150: Preserving the Game with Golf Heritage Society’s Bern Bernacki

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 46:18


“Doctor Bern” joins co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a wide-ranging discussion about the Golf Heritage Society and how his love for the game fuels an obsession with antique clubs and collectibles. As his title suggest, Bernacki is also a medical doctor, so he offers a health-care provider’s perspective on the coronavirus as it relates to opening golf courses.

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 149 (Short): Best of Lake Tahoe area with resident golf scribe Vic Williams

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 69:52


If you want to dive straight in to the Tahoe-Truckee-Carson Valley portion of our two-hour podcast with longtime golf writer and editor (and Reno resident) Vic Williams, we’ve got you covered with this shorter version of the conversation between Williams and “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance on everything from a Coore-Crenshaw “hidden” gem (if there is such a thing) to golf-travel options that range from affordable to ultra-luxurious.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 149 (Long): Surviving isolation while dreaming about Lake Tahoe golf with Vic Williams

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 116:45


In the longest podcast in the history of podcasts, “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance welcome longtime golf scribe and editor Vic Williams for a conversation on all things golf, lodging and food in the Lake Tahoe area — after the threesome dive into a variety of Coronavirus-related news and updates, including a new course being built in Mitch’s backyard.

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 148: Coronavirus & Golf: Great stories overshadow the game on hold

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 73:28


“Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance dive into all things Coronavirus, in a supersized episode that talks about companies and individuals who are making a different in troubling times, plus commiserates with travelers about how the pandemic has put our golf plans on hold (rightly so) for now.

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Golf Origin Stories
Golf Origin Stories - Mitch Laurance

Golf Origin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 46:06


Mitch Laurance is currently a contributor to GolfTripX.com and co-host of the Talkin Golf Getaways podcast. But before that, he was an actor on a pair of shows that were quite influential and memorable in my life.He also happens to be one of my favorite follows on Twitter at @MitchLaurance and just an all-around great human being. We talk about his days in Los Angeles, where he also fell in love with the game of golf, as well as when he began playing his beloved hickories.As always, if you enjoy the show, subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, or just tell a fellow golf pal about it.And if you have a story you want to share, let me know on Twitter @KrisMcEwen or at KrisMcEwen.com/Golf OriginStories.Thanks for listening.

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 147: Golfing couples find fun on Alabama’s Gulf Shores

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 80:33


Podcast host Mitch Laurance and his wife, Hall of Fame pool legend Ewa, recap a recent visit to Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area, full of golf, food and other fun (glass-blowing, anyone?) in a supersized episode highlighting everything from Kiva Dunes to the Safari Club at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.

The Just Jaks Golf Podcast
Ep.58 Just Jaks Just Give | Rams Hill X Just Jaks Golf | Darin Bunch stops By

The Just Jaks Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 59:50


What is up everyone?! What an amazing episode we were able to bring to you this week. As you may have seen on Instagram, we have collaborated with Rams Hill Golf club to give away something special this Xmas. 2 rounds of foresomes Golf and an overnight stay at the house on the hill. Darin Bunch is the Managing Editor of Golf Trip Experts (GolfTripX.com), Marketing Director for Rams Hill Golf Club and part of the development team on the Pacific Gales project on the Oregon Coast (30 minutes sound of Bandon). He is also co-host of the “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast with his good friend, former actor and comedian Mitch Laurance, available on iTunes, audioBoom! and other places golf and travel fans consume podcasts. We go hard on travel this episode and just how beneficial it can be. Darin talks us through some of California's hidden gems and opens up about his best experiences whilst travelling the world playing Golf. It makes for a very interesting and educational listen for all of us Golf buts looking for the next adventure! Tune in and don't forget to enter the competition on IG! Also, share and review... haha you know the score. Thank you, Nation!

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Mitch Laurance, Host of Talking Golf Getaways, Joins Me on this Segment of Next on the Tee

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 32:50


Mitch Laurance talks President's Cup, who would be on his dream podcast and a chance on course meeting with a magical dog that moments later witnessed his first and only ace.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast
Larry Rinker, Scott White, and Mitch Laurance Join Me...

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 83:01


Former PGA Tour Pro and one of Top Instructors in the game Larry Rinker, Ben Hogan CEO Scott White, and Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance join me on this edition Next on the Tee. Larry Rinker shares memories from his college playing days at the University of Florida, plus what it was like being in the mix at the 1982 US Open and the 1992 Open Championship. Larry also shares a tip for how to chip it close more consistently. Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White talks about the tremendous year the brand has had and a glimpse into what they have planned for 2020. Mitch Laurance talks President's Cup, who would be in his dream podcast and a chance on course meeting with a magical dog that moments later witnessed his first and only ace.

Next On The Tee with Chris Mascaro
Larry Rinker, Scott White, and Mitch Laurance Join Me...

Next On The Tee with Chris Mascaro

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 86:00


This is our final episode of the season and we're going out in style with Larry Rinker, Scott White and Mith Laurance. I'll talk with Larry Rinker about Patrick Reed's controversial bunker shot at the Hero Challenge plus get some tips to help improve your short game. Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White will let us know what's next for the brand in 2020, and we'll close out the season the best way possible talking with the great Mitch Laurance of Talking Golf Getaways

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Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 144: From fertilizer to fairways with FarmLinks owner David Pursell

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 66:14


“Talking GolfGetaways” podcast hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance dive into everything from dramatic-drop 3-pars to the South’s best milkshakes with David Pursell, CEO of the Pursell Farms boutique resort and FarmLinks golf course in Central Alabama — plus shooting pool on Gomer Pyle’s table, which boasts a rich heritage of American celebrities.

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast
Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson, Talking Golf Getaway Host Mitch Laurance, and Circle Rock Founder & CEO Paul Grangaard Join Me on Next on the Tee Golf Podcast

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 91:13


This week on Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson, Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, and Circle Rock Founder & CEO Paul Grangaard. Eric Johnson shares his thoughts on why we should always use a tee on par 3s, how to handle shots when you're in-between clubs, and playing strategies for weekend golfers. Mitch Laurance shares stories and information from his recent trip to Sweetens Cove, one of the Top 100 courses you can play, located just outside of Chattanooga, plus courses around the state of Michigan.  Paul Grangaard tells us why it has always been so important to him to keep manufacturing jobs, when he was CEO of Allen Edmonds Shoes and now Circle Rock, right here in the US. He lets us know about the incredible locally made men's polos, casual and dress shirts, plus sweater vests they have available on www.circlerock.com

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast
Mitch Laurance, Host of Talking Golf Getaways, Talks Sweetens Cover & Michigan Golf on this Segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 24:33


Mitch Laurance shares stories and information from his recent trip to Sweetens Cove, one of the Top 100 courses you can play, located just outside of Chattanooga, plus courses around the state of Michigan. Hear all that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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