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Real talk for real golfers. In this episode of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, Matt, Joe, and the gang celebrate a major milestone—hitting 800 subscribers on YouTube—and dive deep into the current state of the golf world, both on and off the course. Inside This Episode:The Vegas Scene: We discuss the massive revenue coming out of Allegiant Stadium ($281 million and counting!) and what the future holds for local golf as Bears Best undergoes a total private remodel and rumors swirl around the closing of Desert Pines. Golf Trip Memories: The crew looks back at epic trips to Bandon Dunes, Sweetens Cove, and the "unbeatable" journey through Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. The Landmand Announcement: We speculate on the mysterious upcoming "Special Announcement" involving Landman and some of the PGA Tour's biggest names like Scheffler and McIlroy. The Wild World of Whatnot: Joe shares a candid look at the "Whatnot" seller-buyer dynamic, the psychological side of bidding, and why some sellers are getting it all wrong. The New https://www.google.com/search?q=ChasingDaylight.com: Matt walks us through the massive website overhaul, including a full database of past guests, host "What’s In The Bag" (WITB) sections, and searchable transcripts. Shout out to our sponsors and partners:Garsen Golf: Check out their innovative grips and use code Daylight15 for 15% off. Gretsch Academy. CDP listeners can save 50% on their first booking using the code "CDP"Join the Conversation: Want to join our after-show, Chasing Darkness? Subscribe to our premium service or reach out via the new contact page on our website to get the link for our private post-show hangouts. Support the show

In this episode, Matt sits down with "Putting Guru" Preston Combs, owner of Preston’s Putting, for a deep dive into the art and science of rolling the rock. Whether you are a gear junkie obsessed with the latest Zero Torque putters or a player struggling to read greens, this conversation covers it all. Preston debunks the myths about AimPoint, explains how to properly test a putter before buying it, and takes Matt through a live lesson that transforms his setup.In This Episode, We Cover:The Truth About AimPoint: Preston explains why AimPoint is suitable for beginners and high-handicappers, not just pros. He also debunks the myth that AimPoint slows the game, noting that a proper read should take only about 10 to 12 seconds.Green Books vs. Feel: While Green Books are great for approach shots, Preston explains why relying on them solely for putting can be tricky due to angle variationsThe "Zero Torque" Debate: Do you actually need a Zero Torque putter? Preston reveals that while they help some, they can hurt players who rely on torque for feel in transition.How to Buy a Putter: Don't just grab what's popular. Preston shares a drill that uses a quarter or a dime to test start lines in the store before you drop hundreds of dollars.Blade vs. Mallet: Why "cavity back" putters might be hiding your mistakes and why some pros are sticking to blades for better feedback.The "Base Stroke" System: Understanding how to regulate stroke size and tempo so you stop guessing how hard to hit the ballMatt’s Lesson: Preston diagnoses Matt’s "long follow-through" as a symptom of a short backswing and fixes his setup by adjusting his forward bend to improve structural stability.Resources Mentioned:Preston's Putting: https://www.prestonsputting.com/AimPoint: https://aimpointgolf.com/ Vertex Sensor: https://vertex-golf.com/Quotes from the Show:"If you can't control the face on a three-mile-an-hour club head speed swing, it's not the putter." - Matt "I’m a proponent of any tool that allows players to better understand what’s getting ready to happen to their golf ball." - Preston Combs "It looks like you're trying to hit that eight iron 160 yards." - Preston on forcing a putting stroke. Support the show

In Episode 355, the guys dive into a massive gear and instruction download. Matt shares the details of his recent in-person putting lesson with highly regarded coach Preston Combs. From realizing he was trying to "hit an 8-iron 160 yards" with his putter to fixing his posture and tempo, Matt gets a "snap of reality" about his flat-stick game.The conversation then shifts to bucket list golf, as the guys reminisce about the Bandon Dunes Solstice—walking 85 holes in a single day—and debate which course at Las Vegas’s Paiute Golf Resort offers the "dopest experience" for first-timers.In this episode:The Preston Combs Experience: Matt breaks down his lesson, utilizing Vertex Golf technology to analyze tempo and why he is switching to a 33-inch putter.The "Cruising" Stroke: Why you shouldn't push through to the finish like Ace Ventura sliding into a parking spot.Course Talk: A breakdown of the Snow, Sun, and Wolf courses at Paiute, plus news about a new King Collins course coming to Kohler.Banter: The guys discuss the new Japanese egg salad sandwiches at 7-Eleven and why Episode 354 vanished from Spotify due to a copyright snag.Housekeeping: A shift in YouTube strategy with the launch of the new "Chasing Daylight Clips" channel for short-form content.Support the show