Jackie boy claims his first Amateur victory in dramatic fashion, winning in a playoff over the reigning Manitoba Match Play Champion Marco Trstenjak. Join us as we take a deep dive into what it takes to win an amateur golf tournament and what emotions a player faces when he is in contention. The boys also dive into their bachelor party weekend @ Breezy Point Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota! Lastly, the boys touch on the LIV vs PGA Tour debate that seems to be never ending.

Jackie boy claims his first Amateur victory in dramatic fashion, winning in a playoff over the reigning Manitoba Match Play Champion Marco Trstenjak. Join us as we take a deep dive into what it takes to win an amateur golf tournament and what emotions a player faces when he is in contention. The boys also dive into their bachelor party weekend @ Breezy Point Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota! Lastly, the boys touch on the LIV vs PGA Tour debate that seems to be never ending.

Episode 66: Jack Werhun Wins the Elmhurst Invitational

A big week for the game of professional golf, as the rival tours tee off. The boys breakdown the LIV Golf Series opening event, AC's finish at his first career PGA Tour start, the Prairie Scratch Tour's inaugural event, US Open picks and much more! 

A big week for the game of professional golf, as the rival tours tee off. The boys breakdown the LIV Golf Series opening event, AC's finish at his first career PGA Tour start, the Prairie Scratch Tour's inaugural event, US Open picks and much more!

Episode 65: LIV vs PGA Tour

The boys are joined for a third time by TaylorMade Sales and Territory Manager Eric Johnson to unveil the 2nd Annual Golf Manitoba Power Rankings, an impromptu 2022 Mundie Putter Power Rankings and talk about the new TaylorMade Stealth line. 

The boys are joined for a third time by TaylorMade Sales and Territory Manager Eric Johnson to unveil the 2nd Annual Golf Manitoba Power Rankings, an impromptu 2022 Mundie Putter Power Rankings and talk about the new TaylorMade Stealth line.

Episode 64: 2022 Golf Manitoba Power Rankings

A little different format this week with no Jack, as co-host and VP of the Prairie Scratch Tour Jordy Lutz is joined by Ben Bandura, President of the Prairie Scratch Tour to discuss all things Prairie Scratch Tour; including the backstory, details about the Tour, the 2022 Schedule, future plans and much more!

A little different format this week with no Jack, as co-host and VP of the Prairie Scratch Tour Jordy Lutz is joined by Ben Bandura, President of the Prairie Scratch Tour to discuss all things Prairie Scratch Tour; including the backstory, details about the Tour, the 2022 Schedule, future plans and much more!

Prairie Scratch Tour

Big week for Manitoban Aaron Cockerill on the DP World Tour, with yet another top 5 finish in as many weeks! The boys take a deep dive into the ISPS Handa Championship, the Golf Channel fiasco only Canadians (more specifically Manitobans) would understand, AC's season so far and much more!

Big week for Manitoban Aaron Cockerill on the DP World Tour, with yet another top 5 finish in as many weeks! The boys take a deep dive into the ISPS Handa Championship, the Golf Channel fiasco only Canadians (more specifically Manitobans) would understand, AC's season so far and much more!

Episode 63: AC Shines in Spain

Another Masters Tournament has come and gone (so sad), and the boys talk about the many story lines of the week, including Scottie Scheffler capturing his first career major title and fourth win in his last six starts, Rory McIlroy's epic Sunday, Tiger Woods and much more. Finally, discussion ensues predicting what the boys would shoot on a tournament-ready Augusta National.

Another Masters Tournament has come and gone (so sad), and the boys talk about the many story lines of the week, including Scottie Scheffler capturing his first career major title and fourth win in his last six starts, Rory McIlroy's epic Sunday, Tiger Woods and much more. Finally, discussion ensues predicting what the boys would shoot on a tournament-ready Augusta National.

Episode 62: Masters Recap

This week the guys talk about the newly announced LIV Golf Tour Schedule, the ongoing Phil Mickelson saga, the Dell Technologies Match Play and much more.

This week the guys talk about the newly announced LIV Golf Tour Schedule, the ongoing Phil Mickelson saga, the Dell Technologies Match Play and much more.

Episode 61: A New Number One

Jordy and Jack are back and discuss the ongoing news in the golf world of the past few weeks, including the Phil Saudi fiasco, a career-best finish for our boy Aaron Cockerill out on the DP World Tour, Tiger (obviously) and much more!

Jordy and Jack are back and discuss the ongoing news in the golf world of the past few weeks, including the Phil Saudi fiasco, a career-best finish for our boy Aaron Cockerill out on the DP World Tour, Tiger (obviously) and much more!

Episode 60: Players Week

Jordy and Jack are back and have lots to catch up on! The boys talk about the past several weeks on the PGA Tour, including past guest Tom Hoge securing his first PGA Tour victory at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Super Bowl 56, the Saudi Golf League and much more.

Jordy and Jack are back and have lots to catch up on! The boys talk about the past several weeks on the PGA Tour, including past guest Tom Hoge securing his first PGA Tour victory at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Super Bowl 56, the Saudi Golf League and much more.

Episode 59: We’re Back Again!!!

After yet another "hiatus" (for good reason), Jordy and Jack are back! The boys recap the father-son duo of Tiger and Charlie Woods at the PNC, the Hawaii Swing, and much more. The official Prairie Scratch Tour and Golf Manitoba 2022 competitive schedules are also announced. 

After yet another "hiatus" (for good reason), Jordy and Jack are back! The boys recap the father-son duo of Tiger and Charlie Woods at the PNC, the Hawaii Swing, and much more. The official Prairie Scratch Tour and Golf Manitoba 2022 competitive schedules are also announced.

Episode 58: We’re Back!

Join Jack and Jordy each week as they cover professional and amateur events, discuss current trends in golf, and sit down to chat with some of Canada‘s past, current, and rising golf talent.

Aaron Cockerill

Current DP World Tour member and past guest Aaron Cockerill joins the show this week to talk about his 2021 season, the recent South Africa debacle, the Dubai lifestyle and his outlook on his 2022 DP World Tour season.

Current DP World Tour member and past guest Aaron Cockerill joins the show this week to talk about his 2021 season, the recent South Africa debacle, the Dubai lifestyle and his outlook on his 2022 DP World Tour season.

Episode 57: Aaron Cockerill

Upon the conclusion of the Hero World Challenge, the boys recap Viktor Hovland's one stroke victory and Collin Morikawa's surprising Sunday performance, but we all know who stole the show...... Tiger Woods. Let the speculation begin; when will be back? The boys take a deep dive on his swing, his outlook on playing professional golf, and is Sam Snead's or Jack Nicklaus' PGA Tour records still in jeopardy? 

Upon the conclusion of the Hero World Challenge, the boys recap Viktor Hovland's one stroke victory and Collin Morikawa's surprising Sunday performance, but we all know who stole the show...... Tiger Woods. Let the speculation begin; when will be back? The boys take a deep dive on his swing, his outlook on playing professional golf, and is Sam Snead's or Jack Nicklaus' PGA Tour records still in jeopardy?

Episode 56: Is Tiger Back?

With not much going on in the golf world, the boys share their thoughts on the rather disappointing "The Match" and how the novelty may be starting to wear off, the Bryson and Brooks rivalry, Aaron Cockerill's T12 finish at the shortened Joburg Open, and more details are revealed regarding the potential "Prairie Scratch Tour".   

With not much going on in the golf world, the boys share their thoughts on the rather disappointing "The Match" and how the novelty may be starting to wear off, the Bryson and Brooks rivalry, Aaron Cockerill's T12 finish at the shortened Joburg Open, and more details are revealed regarding the potential "Prairie Scratch Tour".

Episode 55: The Match Recap

With the first snow fall in Manitoba finally upon us, the boys caught up with one of the premier superintendents that Manitoba has to offer, Shawn Major. He takes a deep dive into the recent renovations at the Niakwa Country Club, primarily the transition from poa annua to bentgrass greens. The boys reminisce on this past golf season, including the intense maintenance regimen in place at Niakwa, "Maintenance Monday's", Shawn's past experiences being a part of PGA &amp; LPGA Tour event crews and much more.

With the first snow fall in Manitoba finally upon us, the boys caught up with one of the premier superintendents that Manitoba has to offer, Shawn Major. He takes a deep dive into the recent renovations at the Niakwa Country Club, primarily the transition from poa annua to bentgrass greens. The boys reminisce on this past golf season, including the intense maintenance regimen in place at Niakwa, "Maintenance Monday's", Shawn's past experiences being a part of PGA &amp; LPGA Tour event crews and much more.

Shawn Major

This week the boys are joined by the self-proclaimed Golf Manitoba "legend" Ben Bandura to talk about his illustrious 26 year amateur golf career. The boys take a deep dive into many things including stuffing hybrids, competitive golf back in the '90's, player development and much more. Finally, a few details are brought up regarding the potential "Manitoba Scratch Tour" for 2022. 

This week the boys are joined by the self-proclaimed Golf Manitoba "legend" Ben Bandura to talk about his illustrious 26 year amateur golf career. The boys take a deep dive into many things including stuffing hybrids, competitive golf back in the '90's, player development and much more. Finally, a few details are brought up regarding the potential "Manitoba Scratch Tour" for 2022.

Ben Bandura

After almost a month off, Jack and Jordy are back and starting a new journey, minus the half stick. The boys discuss the departure of Bort, what it means for the show in the future and much more. Now that the 2021 golf season has officially closed, the boys are just about ready to lose their minds and needed to rant about it. Topics included what's new on Netflix, outlook for the 2022 golf season, golf course etiquette, predictions for the 2021 Golf Manitoba Players of the Year and much more. Finally, the winners of the Ryder Cup giveaway are announced!

After almost a month off, Jack and Jordy are back and starting a new journey, minus the half stick. The boys discuss the departure of Bort, what it means for the show in the future and much more. Now that the 2021 golf season has officially closed, the boys are just about ready to lose their minds and needed to rant about it. Topics included what's new on Netflix, outlook for the 2022 golf season, golf course etiquette, predictions for the 2021 Golf Manitoba Players of the Year and much more. Finally, the winners of the Ryder Cup giveaway are announced!

The Rebrand

Lyle Mackenzie

With the golf season slowly coming to an end in Manitoba, the boys reflect on the highs and lows of their respective seasons and what they took away from them. Joining us for our 50th episode milestone and also helping wrap up the season, is the winner of the final individual men's amateur event in Manitoba, the 2021 Manitoba Men's Match Play Champion, Lyle MacKenzie! (interview starting at 32:32) We close out by previewing the Ryder Cup commencing this weekend and give insights on what we can likely expect to see at Whistling Straits.

With the golf season slowly coming to an end in Manitoba, the boys reflect on the highs and lows of their respective seasons and what they took away from them. Joining us for our 50th episode milestone and also helping wrap up the season, is the winner of the final individual men's amateur event in Manitoba, the 2021 Manitoba Men's Match Play Champion, Lyle MacKenzie! (interview starting at 32:32) We close out by previewing the Ryder Cup commencing this weekend and give insights on what we can likely expect to see at Whistling Straits.

Episode 50: Lyle MacKenzie & Ryder Cup Preview

With Jack and Jordy coming off their appearances at the Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship in Fort McMurray, Alberta, we are joined by champion and mental coach Charles Fitzsimmons! Having a doctorate in sports psychology, Charles takes us through his approach to golf and the tactics he employs to stay cool in high pressure situations and play his best in tournaments whether it be in his club championship or national events. He also provides tips on how you can rethink your approach to golf and exercises you can employ to have a better mindset and play your best (interview starting at 39:30).

With Jack and Jordy coming off their appearances at the Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship in Fort McMurray, Alberta, we are joined by champion and mental coach Charles Fitzsimmons! Having a doctorate in sports psychology, Charles takes us through his approach to golf and the tactics he employs to stay cool in high pressure situations and play his best in tournaments whether it be in his club championship or national events. He also provides tips on how you can rethink your approach to golf and exercises you can employ to have a better mindset and play your best (interview starting at 39:30).

Episode 49: Charles Fitzsimmons

Ryan McMillan

Host of the John Racciatti Golf Show on WNSP Sports Radio 105.5 FM, JR joins us for the first time in studio post Elmhurst Club Championship weekend to talk about Vineyard Vines and chatting with Jim Nantz at the PGA Merchandise Show, the future of golf placing a heavy emphasis on putting, the debate if an Olympic gold medalist in golf would trade in their medal for a major, the Ryder Cup and if Phil will crack the United States lineup. The winner of the Elmhurst Club Championship, Ryan McMillan, also joins the discussion.

Host of the John Racciatti Golf Show on WNSP Sports Radio 105.5 FM, JR joins us for the first time in studio post Elmhurst Club Championship weekend to talk about Vineyard Vines and chatting with Jim Nantz at the PGA Merchandise Show, the future of golf placing a heavy emphasis on putting, the debate if an Olympic gold medalist in golf would trade in their medal for a major, the Ryder Cup and if Phil will crack the United States lineup. The winner of the Elmhurst Club Championship, Ryan McMillan, also joins the discussion.

Episode 48: John Racciatti & Ryan McMillan

Xander Schauffele becomes the second gold medal winner by one shot over Rory Sabbatini since golf's return to the Olympics in 2016. We discuss where winning a gold medal in golf ranks among other golf achievements, and if there should be other formats the Olympics should introduce. Finally Wil Bateman of Edmonton joins us to talk about his last season on the Outlaw Tour being the leading money winner, competing on the Forme Tour this summer, what separates a scratch-or-better player from a tour pro, and the time he played against Jordan Spieth in the US Junior (interview starting at 38:58).

Xander Schauffele becomes the second gold medal winner by one shot over Rory Sabbatini since golf's return to the Olympics in 2016. We discuss where winning a gold medal in golf ranks among other golf achievements, and if there should be other formats the Olympics should introduce. Finally Wil Bateman of Edmonton joins us to talk about his last season on the Outlaw Tour being the leading money winner, competing on the Forme Tour this summer, what separates a scratch-or-better player from a tour pro, and the time he played against Jordan Spieth in the US Junior (interview starting at 38:58).

Episode 47: The Olympics & Wil Bateman

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