Kyle Surlow

Kyle Surlow joins the show for our yearly Masters Preview Pod. Be sure to check out Golf Guide Podcast to hear more about what Kyle has to say in the golfing world. In this episode we: - Make our picks - Discuss best and worst case scenarios - What makes the Masters special to us Enjoy!

Kyle Surlow joins the show for our yearly Masters Preview Pod. Be sure to check out Golf Guide Podcast to hear more about what Kyle has to say in the golfing world. In this episode we: - Make our picks - Discuss best and worst case scenarios - What makes the Masters special to us Enjoy!

#99 Masters Preview w/ Kyle Surlow

Ryan Ellerbrock

Ryan Ellerbrock is a professional golfer. But a few weeks ago, he was asked to put his clubs down and carry the clubs for a friend of the podcast, Martin Trainer. Trainer went on to win that week, and Ellerbrock now has a crazy story and life experience to go along with it. On this episode, Ellerbrock goes over the feelings of being on the bag and winning a PGA Tour event.  Enjoy!

Ryan Ellerbrock is a professional golfer. But a few weeks ago, he was asked to put his clubs down and carry the clubs for a friend of the podcast, Martin Trainer. Trainer went on to win that week, and Ellerbrock now has a crazy story and life experience to go along with it. On this episode, Ellerbrock goes over the feelings of being on the bag and winning a PGA Tour event.  Enjoy!

#98 w/ Ryan Ellerbrock; Caddying and Winning on the PGA Tour

Cody Blick

Cody Blick joins the show to share the story from his crazy Final Stage adventure. After playing solid golf for 3 days, Cody found himself 4 off the pace for getting a Web.com Tour Card. Sunday morning he woke up and realized that his golf clubs had been stolen, but still fired a final round 63 to cruise into the top 40 and secure 8 starts next season. Here is the full story from the man himself. Enjoy!

Cody Blick joins the show to share the story from his crazy Final Stage adventure. After playing solid golf for 3 days, Cody found himself 4 off the pace for getting a <a href="http://Web.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web.com</a> Tour Card. Sunday morning he woke up and realized that his golf clubs had been stolen, but still fired a final round 63 to cruise into the top 40 and secure 8 starts next season. Here is the full story from the man himself. Enjoy!

#97 w/ Cody Blick; How He Shot 63 with Rental Clubs at Q School

Kyle Surlow from the Golf Guide Podcast interviews Chris on all things San Diego Golf. We go over the best value courses, where to stay, and where to splurge. Enjoy!

Kyle Surlow from the Golf Guide Podcast interviews Chris on all things San Diego Golf. We go over the best value courses, where to stay, and where to splurge. Enjoy!

#96 San Diego Golf w/ Kyle Surlow

Brian Turley and I pretend that we're Ryder Cup Captains for a day and talk potential pairings, dream matchups, and predict the score for this years Ryder Cup. Enjoy!

Brian Turley and I pretend that we're Ryder Cup Captains for a day and talk potential pairings, dream matchups, and predict the score for this years Ryder Cup. Enjoy!

#95 Ryder Cup Preview w/ Turley

Bobby Bucey

Bobby Bucey joins the show this week to discuss winning the California State Amateur. As a full time auditor, it seems like Bobby wouldn't have enough time to practice, but he goes over how he continues to improve his game and how his improvement got him to the biggest win of his career. I also go over the 5 Minute Golfers Journal, it's not a new idea, but it's a great way to stay positive after rounds and stay organized with what you need to practice to continue to improve.  Enjoy!

Bobby Bucey joins the show this week to discuss winning the California State Amateur. As a full time auditor, it seems like Bobby wouldn't have enough time to practice, but he goes over how he continues to improve his game and how his improvement got him to the biggest win of his career. I also go over the 5 Minute Golfers Journal, it's not a new idea, but it's a great way to stay positive after rounds and stay organized with what you need to practice to continue to improve.  Enjoy!

#94 w/ Bobby Bucey; California State Amateur Champion 

Kevin Burns

Kevin Burns joins the show this week to talk about the art of custom putter building.  Kevin has had a long career in the golf industry and has made putters for the best players in the world in a variety of different fashions. He has worked for big box companies, and now has his own shop in San Jose, CA. We go over his career trajectory and the passion he has for custom building putters. Enjoy!

Kevin Burns joins the show this week to talk about the art of custom putter building.  Kevin has had a long career in the golf industry and has made putters for the best players in the world in a variety of different fashions. He has worked for big box companies, and now has his own shop in San Jose, CA. We go over his career trajectory and the passion he has for custom building putters. Enjoy!

#93 w/ Kevin Burns; Custom Putter Maker at Kevin Burns Golf

Kyle Surlow, host of the Golf Guide Podcast, and I share our ideas for what could be done to the Playoffs to drum up some more excitement.    Be sure to share your ideas with us on twitter or instagram. @nogimmes @no_gimmes

Kyle Surlow, host of the Golf Guide Podcast, and I share our ideas for what could be done to the Playoffs to drum up some more excitement.  Be sure to share your ideas with us on twitter or instagram. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nogimmes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nogimmes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/no_gimmes?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@no_gimmes</a>

#92 w/ Kyle Surlow; Different Formats for the FedEx Cup Playoffs

Pete Wlodkowski

Pete Wlodkowski is the founder of amateurgolf.com, an amateur golfer, and huge golf nut. Amateurgolf.com is an awesome website that covers all things amateur golf, so I figured having Pete on the week after the US Amateur made sense. We talk about; - How his team covers an event like the US Am - How technology is affecting the modern game - Women amateurs - Norcal vs. Socal golf   Enjoy the show!

Pete Wlodkowski is the founder of <a href="https://www.amateurgolf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amateurgolf.com</a>, an amateur golfer, and huge golf nut. <a href="https://www.amateurgolf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amateurgolf.com</a> is an awesome website that covers all things amateur golf, so I figured having Pete on the week after the US Amateur made sense. We talk about; - How his team covers an event like the US Am - How technology is affecting the modern game - Women amateurs - Norcal vs. Socal golf Enjoy the show!

#91 w/ Pete Wlodkowski; on the 2018 US Amateur and amateurgolf.com

Mike Bury

Mike Bury is my guest on the show this week. He can be found on instagram @mikeburygolf and is the Director of Instruction at Las Colinas CC in Dallas Texas. Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the "Best Young Golf Instructors in America 2016/2017", Mike has built a system of drills based in feedback that are easy to set up and can give a player quick feedback to improve. In this episode we go over:  System vs. Method Teaching The differences in teaching between now and the 90's  The damage his phone has had in setting up these drills  Enjoy the episode!

Mike Bury is my guest on the show this week. He can be found on instagram @mikeburygolf and is the Director of Instruction at Las Colinas CC in Dallas Texas. Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the "Best Young Golf Instructors in America 2016/2017", Mike has built a system of drills based in feedback that are easy to set up and can give a player quick feedback to improve. In this episode we go over: <ul> <li>System vs. Method Teaching</li> <li>The differences in teaching between now and the 90's </li> <li>The damage his phone has had in setting up these drills</li> </ul> Enjoy the episode!

#90 w/ Mike Bury; Director of Instruction and Las Colinas CC

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This past weekend I had the privilege to play Chambers Bay Golf Links with Pat Koenig (ep. 16). In this episode I go over my thoughts on the golf course, the experience as a whole, and what I learned about golf course design.    Thanks again to Pat Koenig for the local tour it was such a blast. 

This past weekend I had the privilege to play Chambers Bay Golf Links with Pat Koenig (ep. 16). In this episode I go over my thoughts on the golf course, the experience as a whole, and what I learned about golf course design.  Thanks again to Pat Koenig for the local tour it was such a blast.

#20 Chambers Bay Golf Course Review 

Sam Uisprapassorn

Sam is the founder and CEO of Cut Golf, a golf company dedicated to making the highest performing golf ball for under $20. In this interview we go over:  The inception of Cut Golf His views on the golf ball industry Where he thinks the game of golf is going His Masters picks    This conversation was so much fun and Sam it was fun to talk to another golfing fanatic who took his passion and is trying to impact the game positively for the everyman.    Enjoy!

<a href="https://www.cutgolfco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam</a> is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.cutgolfco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cut Golf</a>, a golf company dedicated to making the highest performing golf ball for under $20. In this interview we go over: <ul> <li>The inception of <a href="https://www.cutgolfco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cut Golf</a></li> <li>His views on the golf ball industry</li> <li>Where he thinks the game of golf is going</li> <li>His Masters picks</li> </ul> This conversation was so much fun and <a href="https://www.cutgolfco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam</a> it was fun to talk to another golfing fanatic who took his passion and is trying to impact the game positively for the everyman.  Enjoy!

#60 w/ Sam Uisprapassorn; Founder and CEO of Cut Golf

Matthew Negri

Matthew Negri is my guest on the this week. Matt played his collegiate golf at Northwestern University in Chicago. Post college, Matt joined the real world and got a job. He quickly realized that golf was better than a 9-5, and has been hopping around mini tours since. In this ep, we go over: - Turning pro - 9-5 life - moving from San Diego to Bangkok   Enjoy!

Matthew Negri is my guest on the this week. Matt played his collegiate golf at Northwestern University in Chicago. Post college, Matt joined the real world and got a job. He quickly realized that golf was better than a 9-5, and has been hopping around mini tours since. In this ep, we go over: - Turning pro - 9-5 life - moving from San Diego to Bangkok Enjoy!

#88 w/ Matthew Negri; PGA Tour China player living in Bangkok

Stephan Jaeger

Stephan Jaeger has had quite an amazing career up to this point. He shot 58 at TPC Stonebrae in the Elie Mae Classic, and went on to  win the event. He won twice in the 2016 Web.com Tour Season over 3 weeks, securing his PGA Tour card for the 2018 season. Played in the Open Championship, and made the cut in his first go around. Through 5 events on his first PGA Tour campaign, he's made 4 cuts with a T20 at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.   In this episode we go over his college career at UT Chattanooga, playing on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica, winning on the Web.com Tour, not getting his PGA Tour card and how that was actually a good thing for his career, and his goals for the 2018 PGA Tour season as a rookie.    Enjoy!

<a href="https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.36799.stephan-jaeger.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stephan Jaeger</a> has had quite an amazing career up to this point. He shot <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFoQtJpr9wg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">58 at TPC Stonebrae</a> in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TL7bR0UkhE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Elie Mae Classic</a>, and went on to <a href="http://www.golfchannel.com/tours/web-com-tour/2016/stonebrae-classic/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> win the event</a>. He won twice in the 2016 <a href="http://Web.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web.com</a> Tour Season over 3 weeks, securing his PGA Tour card for the 2018 season. Played in the Open Championship, and made the cut in his first go around. Through 5 events on his first PGA Tour campaign, he's made 4 cuts with a T20 at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. In this episode we go over his college career at UT Chattanooga, playing on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica, winning on the <a href="http://Web.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web.com</a> Tour, not getting his PGA Tour card and how that was actually a good thing for his career, and his goals for the 2018 PGA Tour season as a rookie.  Enjoy!

#53 w/ Stephan Jaeger; 3 time Web.com Tour Winner and PGA Tour Rookie

Chris and Patrick discuss taking good golf photos, loving golf, having fun, and share positive experiences the game has brought them throughout their lives.   Patrick is a sales guy by trade, but an epic golf photographer behind the scenes. His images can be found on his instagram @pjkoenig or on his blog at pjkoenig.com. After scrolling through his blog, you’ll quickly be overcome with admiration and a slight bit of envy at the quality of photos and golf courses Patrick has photographed effectively and played. It was a pleasure to sit down and pick his brain about everything from what gear he brings with him on his golf trips, to his attitude on maintaining an effective work life balance.  Please rate and subscribe to the podcast. Enjoy!

Chris and Patrick discuss taking good golf photos, loving golf, having fun, and share positive experiences the game has brought them throughout their lives. Patrick is a sales guy by trade, but an epic golf photographer behind the scenes. His images can be found on his instagram @pjkoenig or on his blog at <a href="http://pjkoenig.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pjkoenig.com</a>. After scrolling through his blog, you’ll quickly be overcome with admiration and a slight bit of envy at the quality of photos and golf courses Patrick has photographed effectively and played. It was a pleasure to sit down and pick his brain about everything from what gear he brings with him on his golf trips, to his attitude on maintaining an effective work life balance. Please rate and subscribe to the podcast. Enjoy!

#16 w/ PJ Koenig; the best golf instagram follow ever

Kyle Surlow, host of the Golf Guide Podcast, joins the show to discuss all things Shinnecock leading into this years US Open. We go over: - Should the US Open be a test of execution, or a test of all around game? - History of Shinnecock Hills previous championships - Breakdown of all the featured groups - Make our picks for the event   Big week in golf for everyone. Make some time to watch the event, Shinnecock is one of Americas classic golf courses. It is a rare week when we commoners can get a peek of a golf course rooted in this much history and prestige. Enjoy the Open, and don't forget to tell your dads what they mean to you on Sunday.   Have a great week!

Kyle Surlow, host of the Golf Guide Podcast, joins the show to discuss all things Shinnecock leading into this years US Open. We go over: - Should the US Open be a test of execution, or a test of all around game? - History of Shinnecock Hills previous championships - Breakdown of all the featured groups - Make our picks for the event Big week in golf for everyone. Make some time to watch the event, Shinnecock is one of Americas classic golf courses. It is a rare week when we commoners can get a peek of a golf course rooted in this much history and prestige. Enjoy the Open, and don't forget to tell your dads what they mean to you on Sunday. Have a great week!

#86 US Open Preview at Shinnecock Hills; w/ Kyle Surlow of Golf Guide Podcast

Kris Brown

Kris Brown is the head golf instructor and founder of the Kris Brown Teaching Academy located at Trump National in the greater LA area. During this episode, we discuss:  teaching the modern game to young players  defining the modern game defining his philosophy on teaching how to develop athletes from other sports and how he believes learning problems should be solved  He is an incredibly insightful man and it was fun to have him on the show.   Enjoy!

Kris Brown is the head golf instructor and founder of the Kris Brown Teaching Academy located at Trump National in the greater LA area. During this episode, we discuss: <ul> <li>teaching the modern game to young players </li> <li>defining the modern game</li> <li>defining his philosophy on teaching</li> <li>how to develop athletes from other sports</li> <li>and how he believes learning problems should be solved</li> </ul> He is an incredibly insightful man and it was fun to have him on the show. Enjoy!

#55 w/ Kris Brown; Founder of Kris Brown Teaching Academy

In this episode, Chris takes a look at the Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco and discusses two holes that are points of criticism on the back 9. After reading Tom Doaks, The Anatomy of a Golf Course, he was able to break down the psychology behind holes 12 and 17 and see what designer Robert Wood Johnstone was intending to do.    The Presidio Golf Course was designed in 1895, right at the beginning of what many golf historians (Doak included) would call the golden age of golf course architecture. By understand the psychology behind what these designers were intending to do, it allows for a greater appreciate of the holes that modern players deem "unfair".    Once again I would highly recommend The Anatomy of a Golf Course to any golf enthusiast. Enjoy! 

In this episode, Chris takes a look at the Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco and discusses two holes that are points of criticism on the back 9. After reading Tom Doaks, The Anatomy of a Golf Course, he was able to break down the psychology behind holes 12 and 17 and see what designer Robert Wood Johnstone was intending to do.  The Presidio Golf Course was designed in 1895, right at the beginning of what many golf historians (Doak included) would call the golden age of golf course architecture. By understand the psychology behind what these designers were intending to do, it allows for a greater appreciate of the holes that modern players deem "unfair".  Once again I would highly recommend The Anatomy of a Golf Course to any golf enthusiast. Enjoy!

#23 The Anatomy of a Golf Course pt. 1

Joe Kwok

Joe Kwok is my guest on the show today. We discuss fitting some of the best PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players, the performance gains that can be had from being fit, and the delicate line in not trying to deflate someone's ego in the hitting bay.  Joe can be found at joekwokgolf.com and appointments are available via his email. Let him know No Gimmes sent you if you choose to book an appointment.  Enjoy the interview!

Joe Kwok is my guest on the show today. We discuss fitting some of the best PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players, the performance gains that can be had from being fit, and the delicate line in not trying to deflate someone's ego in the hitting bay.  Joe can be found at <a href="http://www.joekwokgolf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joekwokgolf.com</a> and appointments are available via his email. Let him know <a href="https://www.nogimmes.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No Gimmes</a> sent you if you choose to book an appointment.  Enjoy the interview!

#56 w/ Joe Kwok; Master Club Fitter

Turley is back by popular demand! The better half of the show has been MIA for the past few weeks and we do a deep dive into all the PGA Tour topics making headlines in the last few weeks. Turley had boots on the ground at Shinnecock and we talk about his US Open experience. We also go over the Sung Kang drop scandal, and look ahead to the John Deere. Enjoy!

Turley is back by popular demand! The better half of the show has been MIA for the past few weeks and we do a deep dive into all the PGA Tour topics making headlines in the last few weeks. Turley had boots on the ground at Shinnecock and we talk about his US Open experience. We also go over the Sung Kang drop scandal, and look ahead to the John Deere. Enjoy!

#89 PGA Tour Preview: John Deere Classic

Tom Isaak

In this episode, Chris catches up with his good friend and first mentor in the golf world, Tom Isaak. Tom was Chris’ math teacher in high school and the two developed a golfing relationship early in Chris’ high school career. Throughout high school, Tom played an integral role in developing Chris’ game through course management.   Tom is currently still teaching at Saint Augustine High School in San Diego where he is also the head golf coach. He coaches a team with over 30 young players trying to get better. The two discuss Toms start in golf, his professional career, and how to help young players enjoy the game.   The conversation was fun and easy and I hope you enjoy listening. Cheers!

In this episode, Chris catches up with his good friend and first mentor in the golf world, Tom Isaak. Tom was Chris’ math teacher in high school and the two developed a golfing relationship early in Chris’ high school career. Throughout high school, Tom played an integral role in developing Chris’ game through course management. Tom is currently still teaching at Saint Augustine High School in San Diego where he is also the head golf coach. He coaches a team with over 30 young players trying to get better. The two discuss Toms start in golf, his professional career, and how to help young players enjoy the game. The conversation was fun and easy and I hope you enjoy listening. Cheers!

#21 w/ Tom Isaak; Former Professional Golfer, current high school golf coach

Will Nixon

Sentry

Will Nixon, the most heavily downloaded episode guest from the 2017 season joins me on the first ever PGA Tour Recap episode of No Gimmes. We break down Dustin Johnson's win in Kapalua, some major bets for this season that are worth taking right now, a potential reboot of Shells Wonderful World of Golf, and look ahead to the action for the Sony Open in Hawaii. Subscribe to the No Gimmes PGA Tour Newsletter here, and let us know what else you'd like to hear on these episodes. Enjoy!

Will Nixon, the most heavily downloaded episode guest from the 2017 season joins me on the first ever PGA Tour Recap episode of No Gimmes. We break down Dustin Johnson's win in Kapalua, some major bets for this season that are worth taking right now, a potential reboot of Shells Wonderful World of Golf, and look ahead to the action for the Sony Open in Hawaii. Subscribe to the No Gimmes PGA Tour Newsletter here, and let us know what else you'd like to hear on these episodes. Enjoy!

#51 PGA Tour Recap w/ Will Nixon; Sentry TOC

Mike McGowan

Chris and Mike met in Colombia for the PGA Tour Latinoamerica stop in Medellin in 2016. Chris wanted to have Mike on the show to discuss the mindset behind going low, having fun in golf when its hard to, and balancing your game when your family is so involved in golf.   Mike is a fun loving dude who can absolutely play. He has multiple sub-64 rounds in Latinoamerica, a few of them being course records. It was really fun to pick his brain about what it takes to go low and the kinds of things he works on to make his playing career better in all definitions of the word. Through our discussion I found that balance is key, but balance in whatever way works best for you.   Enjoy the episode!

Chris and Mike met in Colombia for the PGA Tour Latinoamerica stop in Medellin in 2016. Chris wanted to have Mike on the show to discuss the mindset behind going low, having fun in golf when its hard to, and balancing your game when your family is so involved in golf. Mike is a fun loving dude who can absolutely play. He has multiple sub-64 rounds in Latinoamerica, a few of them being course records. It was really fun to pick his brain about what it takes to go low and the kinds of things he works on to make his playing career better in all definitions of the word. Through our discussion I found that balance is key, but balance in whatever way works best for you. Enjoy the episode!

#22 w/ Mike McGowan; PGA Tour Latinoamerica Player

Chris Smeal

In the final episode of 2017, Chris and guest Chris Smeal discuss:  The growth of Future Champions His experience caddying for his student at the US Amateur The junior golf landscape in San Diego His role as both a life and golf coach to his students    Future Champions is the premiere junior tour for any junior golfer trying to improve their game and have fun in the process.  Also, the outro includes changes to the podcast coming in 2018. Happy holidays everyone! Enjoy the new year.

In the final episode of 2017, Chris and guest Chris Smeal discuss: <ul> <li>The growth of Future Champions</li> <li>His experience caddying for his student at the US Amateur</li> <li>The junior golf landscape in San Diego</li> <li>His role as both a life and golf coach to his students</li> </ul> <a href="http://futurechampionsgolf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future Champions</a> is the premiere junior tour for any junior golfer trying to improve their game and have fun in the process.  Also, the outro includes changes to the podcast coming in 2018. Happy holidays everyone! Enjoy the new year.

#50 w/ Chris Smeal; FCG Founder and Head Instructor

Jason Yip

In this episode, Chris sits down with founder and CEO of State Apparel Jason Yip to discuss the struggles of starting a business, differentiating your brand in a saturated market, and California.   STATE APPAREL aims to reinvent golfwear by manufacturing intuitive wiping layers into their golf pants and shirts. The clothes are very stylish and also incredibly helpful when playing a round. It was really fun talking to Jason about how to make his brand not seem cheesy which can be a difficult line to toe while creating a clothing brand.  I hope you enjoy the conversation! I know we did. Enjoy!

In this episode, Chris sits down with founder and CEO of State Apparel Jason Yip to discuss the struggles of starting a business, differentiating your brand in a saturated market, and California. STATE APPAREL aims to reinvent golfwear by manufacturing intuitive wiping layers into their golf pants and shirts. The clothes are very stylish and also incredibly helpful when playing a round. It was really fun talking to Jason about how to make his brand not seem cheesy which can be a difficult line to toe while creating a clothing brand. I hope you enjoy the conversation! I know we did. Enjoy!

#18 w/  Jason Yip; CEO and Founder of State Apparel

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