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Bernerd Garsen's journey to becoming one of golf's most innovative grip designers reads like a Hollywood script. After racing motocross professionally and suffering career-ending injuries, a chance encounter led him to an eight-year modeling career across Europe and South Africa. It was during this time that his passion for golf reignited, eventually leading him to create Garsen Grips – a company now boasting over 85 professional tour wins, including Olympic gold, silver, and bronze medals.The creation of his first grip came from pure necessity while working as a golf instructor. Noticing how students struggled with conventional grips when attempting to position their hands properly, Garsen cut apart three existing grips and glued them together with shoe glue to create his first prototype. This DIY approach led to his patented Edge Grip design, featuring edges for optimal thumb placement that puts the hands in a more neutral position.What truly sets Garsen apart in the equipment industry is his commitment to performance over marketing hype. Unlike larger competitors who pay players, coaches, and even offer luxury watches as incentives, Garsen has earned every one of his tour wins organically. Players like Henrik Stenson (British Open), Tony Finau, and Lydia Ko (Olympic gold) choose his grips purely for performance. This authenticity hasn't come without challenges – Bernerd candidly describes competitors attempting to copy his designs, spreading rumors about his company failing, and even trying to interfere with his manufacturing relationships.The market has validated his approach. Beyond his impressive tour statistics, Garsen now partners with major manufacturers and boutique putter companies for custom co-branded grips. His technical innovations have expanded from the original Edge Grip to the popular Max Grip, Quad Tour, and specialized designs explicitly created for top players like Lydia Ko's custom 15-inch Quad that helped her win three consecutive tournaments.Bernerd's story is one of perseverance, innovation, and staying true to his belief that genuine performance trumps marketing dollars. For anyone looking to improve their putting through technology that actually works rather than just looks different, Garsen Grips represents what's possible when passion meets purpose in the golf equipment world.Website: https://garsengolf.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garsengolf/Support the show

The golf world witnessed two major developments this past week – the shocking acquisition of boutique putter brand L.A.B. Golf by luxury giant LVMH for a reported $200 million and the release of Adam Sandler's long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore 2.The L.A.B. Golf acquisition represents a pivotal moment in the equipment industry as a cult-favorite brand transitions into corporate ownership. While fans and competitors alike sent congratulations to founder Sam Hahn, questions linger about the future direction of these beloved putters. Was this a necessary lifeline for a brand struggling with scaling production and managing growth? Will L.A.B. putters remain accessible or transform into luxury items with price tags to match their new parent company's other offerings? We break down the potential motivations behind the sale, insider perspectives on production challenges, and what this could mean for other boutique golf brands potentially eyeing similar exits.Happy Gilmore 2 delivers exactly what you'd expect from an Adam Sandler golf comedy – ridiculous scenarios, heartfelt moments, and an impressive roster of cameos from golf's biggest names. The film manages to balance nostalgic callbacks with a surprisingly coherent storyline about redemption. While not cinematic brilliance, it captures the fun spirit of golf that appeals beyond traditional audiences. We analyze the movie's approach to the divide between established tours and upstarts, the standout performances (John Daly steals every scene), and the prominence of actual golf brands throughout the film.Between planning our upcoming Arizona golf adventure, discussing the challenges facing Vegas courses during extreme heat, and teasing our Nebraska golf expedition, we offer perspective on respecting the hard work of maintenance crews battling water restrictions. With course conditions varying widely across the country, we remind listeners that not every course can or should be Augusta National – especially in August when temperatures soar above 110 degrees.Follow us on social media and subscribe to our channel for a chance to win exclusive golf gear in our upcoming giveaway. We're here every Tuesday at 8:30 PM PST to bring you the latest conversations happening in the golf world.Support the show

Finding joy in the small moments of golf might be the secret to both happiness and improvement. Our conversation this week explores how the game's greatest champions approach winning, why some players obsess over stats while others reject scorecards entirely, and what makes a community tournament special despite challenging conditions.When Scottie Scheffler secured another major victory, his subdued celebration sparked a fascinating discussion about competitive mindset. Unlike Tiger's fierce intensity, Scheffler appears almost indifferent to winning—focused more on being a great husband, father and human than collecting trophies. Could this detachment from results actually be his superpower? The contrast between different approaches to competition mirrors our own diverse perspectives on score-keeping, with some hosts tracking every metric while others refuse to even carry a pencil.We share laughs opening vintage 1991 PGA Tour card packs (complete with $0.10 coupons!), recap the VGN tournament at Chimera where players battled heat, humidity, and mysteriously slow greens, and preview our upcoming adventure to Payson, Arizona to experience two spectacular private courses. The conversation turns philosophical when we consider what drives our passion for golf. Is it the pursuit of lower scores and technical perfection, or simply the gift of playing each hole, regardless of outcome? As one host reminds us, "Every hole you get to play is a gift" – a perspective worth remembering whether you're competing for millions or just enjoying a weekend round with friends.Please leave us a review on iTunes if you like the show!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572Support the show