The Chasing Daylight Podcast: Golf Talk, PGA Tour & Gear Folgen

Send us a textWelcome to Episode 354 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! After a slightly chaotic intro, the boys celebrate a major milestone: cracking the Top 53 golf podcasts in the US.In this week’s gear talk, Matt drops some insider intel on the new Callaway driver (rumored to be the "Quantum") that just hit the USGA conforming list. We break down the new gloss finish, the face technology, and why internet commenters are already wrong about it. We also get deep into putter customization, discussing everything from Goodwood auctions to the debate over whether Zero Torque putters are actually worth the money.On the Tour side, we tackle the rumors of the PGA Tour shrinking to a 20-event schedule. Is it a smart business move, or does it screw over the next generation of talent on the Korn Ferry Tour?. Plus, we celebrate the incredible success of the Fore Hadley charity auction, which raised over $110,000 for families in need.In this episode:The "Quantum" Leak: First impressions of the new Callaway driver and why you shouldn't judge it by the black-and-white USGA photos.Fitting Advice: Why scheduling a club fitting after playing 18 holes is a recipe for disaster.Tour Talk: The pros and cons of a shortened PGA Tour season and the entitlement of the modern tour pro.Gear Talk: Garson grips, the "Zero Torque" debate, and shoutouts to custom putter makers like Goodwood and Embrace.Giveaway: We draw the winner for the $100 Top Golf gift card.Support the showSpecial thank goes out to our show sponsors:?️‍♂️Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com And also our show supporters:⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/?️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/

Send us a textA lot of golf talk happens after we hit “stop.” So we’re opening the door. We’re now recording our post-show hangouts and turning them into subscriber content—because that’s where the unfiltered gear takes, course stories, and real community moments live.In This Episode, We Cover:The Whatnot Golf Selling Playbook and building trust with buyersOur review of the massive Garsen Grips Haul (Max, Quad Tour, Miura special runs).The heated Course Beverage Rules and "Turn Shack" debate.Why Simulators are winning against Topgolf.Jeremy's first loop at the Las Vegas Country Club and the new Vegas course ratings tool, coming soon!This week brings a different kind of haul: a Whatnot Black Friday preview and a huge shipment of Garson grips. We walk through Odyssey-labeled Max models, Quad Tour tapered and non-tapered, and special runs tied to Miura and national colors. We also discuss selling the right way—respecting buyers, curating honestly, and building trust over time instead of shaming bids. If you’re a golf seller on Whatnot, this segment is your playbook.Next up: course beverage rules, rising prices, and why a staffed turn shack solves so many headaches. We talk about cooler etiquette, morning coffee, and how to balance a club’s margins with a player’s experience. The vibe stays practical—don’t bring a bar, but don’t punish a water bottle when the window’s dark. Plus: Thanksgiving plans, Paiute’s reliable conditions, and the wildlife that keeps rounds unforgettable—bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and the occasional snake that changes your club selection.We also spotlight the Fore Hadley charity auction, breaking records with stay-and-plays and even a goat-caddie experience in Oregon. Gear nostalgia pops with hickory putters and persimmon woods, which tees up a candid take on Callaway stepping back from Topgolf. Simulators are winning on price, practice value, and weatherproof play. We explore how range-tainment could evolve—think mapped tee shots, chipping stations, and real putting—to keep social golf fun without losing golfers to the course the moment they’re hooked.And yes, Vegas golf stays close to our hearts. A first loop at Las Vegas Country Club delivers tree-lined fairways, skyline shots, and a chill members’ vibe worth chasing. We’re rolling out a listener-powered Vegas ratings tool so you can rank only the courses you’ve played and see how the crowd stacks them up. Want more of this energy?? POST-SHOW HANGOUT (Subscriber Content): Unlock the unfiltered gear takes, course stories, and real community moments! SUBSCRIBE TO CDP PREMIUM: Support the showSpecial thank goes out to our show sponsors:?️‍♂️Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com And also our show supporters:⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/?️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/

Send us a textSome tee times unlock more than a fairway. They open doors for families fighting through the longest days of their lives. We sat down with Ryan Bush from the Fore Hadley Foundation and our friend Mike of Beautiful Golf Courses to share how a daughter’s story became a force for good—funding CDH research, survivor scholarships, and NICU grants—through an annual charity auction that also happens to deliver the most exciting golf itinerary you’ll build all year.We walk through Hadley’s journey and the reality of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, then map the three pillars Fore Hadley supports: cutting-edge pediatric research across leading centers, college scholarships for survivors who often return to care as nurses and NICU pros, and the Angels in the NICU program that sends rolling grants and holiday care packages nationwide. The heart of the engine is the auction: members and clubs donate rounds, public courses offer select tee times, and golfers bid on access to private clubs, international links, and serious stay-and-plays. Think Old Head in Ireland, Lofoten in Norway, Dismal River in the Sandhills, Dormy Network experiences, and West Coast and Southeast standouts—all curated and amplified to a massive audience.You’ll get practical, no-fluff guidance on how to register and bid on Handbid, when the action spikes, and how to sort lots to build a year of golf you’ll talk about for a decade. We also spotlight why donating a tee time or hosting an accompanied round is a no-brainer for clubs: tax-deductible support, real social reach, and new fans who return for merch, meals, and more. Along the way, we trade notes on Sand Valley, Bandon Trails, Arizona peak season sticker shock, and why the planning text thread is the best part of any trip.If golf is your love language, this is your moment. Download Handbid, search “Fore Hadley,” set your watchlist, and get your card on file before the opening bell. Bid big, book that dream round, and help families who need it most. If this moved you, subscribe, share the show with your group chat, and leave a quick review so more golfers can find and fuel the mission.https://events.handbid.com/auctions/fore-hadley-and-bgcs-2025-beautiful-golf-charity-auctionSupport the showSpecial thank goes out to our show sponsors:?️‍♂️Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com And also our show supporters:⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/?️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/