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The ultimate show for the obsessed amateur golfer. Based in Las Vegas, The Chasing Daylight Podcast delivers real talk on the current state of golf, from the PGA Tour to your local muni.Each week, four friends (and golf nerds) sit down to discuss:Golf Equipment: Reviews on the hottest new clubs and gear hitting the shelves.Pro Golf: Honest banter on Major tournaments, the PGA, and industry headlines.Insiders: Interviews with guests from inside the golf world.Las Vegas Golf: Perspectives from the heart of the desert.Whether you're a scratch golfer or a high-handicapper, join the conversation for unfiltered opinions and genuine love for the game.
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Folge vom 20.09.2023239: Kiawah, Coyote, Knee Pain and WHAT IS WRONG WITH GOLFSend us a textEver wanted to traverse the beautiful golf courses of Kiawah Island Resort? Strap in and ride along with Dan as he recounts his unforgettable trip, sharing his experiences from the Ocean Course to Cougar Point, Oak Point, and beyond. Get a sense of the challenging greens of Coyote Springs as Joe relays his experience in the VGN Major, highlighting a triumphant 24-foot putt for a birdie.We’re also bringing in Matty G to highlight this weekend’s golf Forecast and shed some light on his victorious outing. From there, we transition to the recently reopened Robert Trent Jones Designed course at the Tamarack Resort in Cascade, Idaho, and the upcoming Shriners Open event with a new unique offering of the Club360 and hear Jimmy Walker’s take on the FedEx Fall Series, this was a shocker.As much as we love golf, we can’t ignore the challenges it presents. From high equipment cost to potential exploitation by equipment companies, we unpack these issues and explore their implications on the accessibility of the sport. We also discuss the need for better course etiquette, the importance of teaching newcomers the ropes and maintaining golf course expectations. Join us on this fascinating journey through the golfing world, where every swing tells a unique story.Here’s a link to Matt’s Venmo for the Southern Highlands Raffle. Send over $20 to get an entry in the raffle and a chance to tee it up with us at SoHi. https://venmo.com/u/Mathew-WangrychtSupport 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/
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Folge vom 13.09.2023238: Shell Bay Uncovered: Where Golf and Luxury IntersectSend us a textEver dreamt of rubbing shoulders with A-listers while perfecting your swing? Look no further! This episode offers a sneak peek into Shell Bay, the ultra-exclusive golf club in Howlandale Beach, featuring Rohrs, their director of club fitting and customization. Imagine a 7200-yard course designed by Greg Norman, a 750-square-foot indoor putting facility, and a full-fledged build shop. We bring you a glimpse of the alluring world of invitation-only golf, usually reserved for celebrities and professional athletes. Curious about how Shell Bay provides a complete tour level experience to its esteemed members? Rohrs spills the beans about the team behind Shell Bay's exhilarating experience, featuring a coach, teacher, fitter, builder, trainer, physical therapist, and sports psychologist. Listen in as we examine the idea of leveraging past data to enhance your future golf experiences and the steps to craft your ultimate golf getaway. All this and more, sprinkled with talk about Miami's best sandwiches and the experience promised at Shell Bay. We wrap things up with a flashback of the chaos that ensued when the PGA show moved to Topgolf in 2017 and a look at the potential challenges of hosting a tour-level event at Shell Bay. Grab your headphones and get ready for an episode packed with golf, marketing, and product presentation insights.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/
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Folge vom 06.09.2023237: Our Vegas Storm, Tony Finau's Legal Hurdles, and Skyrocketing Fees at Shadow CreekSend us a textBuckle up as we navigate through the storm that recently hit Las Vegas and its spiraling impacts, especially on the golf world. We were as shocked as you at the torrential downpours and the ensuing chaos brought upon by the flooding - turning Burning Man into a muddle and throwing golfing activities off course. Hang in there as we dive into Tony Finau's legal confrontation, leaving no stone unturned in tracing his journey from a modest background to the golfing limelight. Together with his brother Gipper, they've weathered storms of a different kind.Shadow Creek's soaring green fee rate has stirred us up, and we're here to dissect the implications. Are the top-dollar amenities justifying the price hike? Maybe they are, or perhaps not! But one thing's for sure - the Finau Brothers' rise from a humble beginning in Salt Lake City to a successful golfing career is beyond inspiring. From Tony's daughter's recent win in an AJGA event to the Ryder Cup's unexpected turns, we've got it covered. Our heated debates about the Ryder Cup's likely champion and the potential dark horses make for an exhilarating conversation.In what promises to be an engaging discussion, we unravel the evolving dynamics of golf as a sport and a thriving community. The blend of cultures, the Instagram effect on golfers, and its influence on purchasing decisions - we explore it all. Not to mention our banter about personalized putting grips and their role in improving your game. We're also shining a spotlight on our favorite Instagram handles, discussing the artistry of golf photographers, and dissecting the impact of influencers on golfers' style statements. So, tune in for a riveting ride through golf's fascinating intersections with culture, and much more.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/
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Folge vom 30.08.2023236: The Tour Championship, East Lake Redesign, Some Upcoming Golf Adventures for DanSend us a textHave you ever wondered how the scorching August heat impacts your favorite golf courses? Sit back and get cozy as we dive into a gamut of golf-related topics - from the weather's impact on local courses to the Southern Nevada Golf Association's intriguing overseed schedules. We've got an exclusive recounting of an unforgettable game at Highland Falls, where the rough proved a formidable foe!Strap in for an exhilarating conversation as we navigate the exciting world of upcoming golfing trips. From Dan's much-anticipated trip to Kiawah to the possibility of playing on the famed greens of Streamsong and Southern Dunes, we've got it all covered. We're also examining the potential modifications to the Tour Championship course and speculating how these changes might influence the game. Join us as we delve into professional golf and the strategic approach to par fives. Our dialogue doesn't end there. We're comparing the two par fives at Eastlake Golf Club and exploring how the course design impacts player performance. We wrap up by giving you a sneak peek into the future of our Chasing Daylight podcast, including exciting plans to involve you, our listeners, in our one-and-done picks next year. So tune in, and let's tee off on this adventure together!=============================LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE=============================East Lake RenovationInterview with Brad ThompsonBirdies & Bourbon Podcast-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you haven't checked out our NEW YouTube channel, please do and hit that Subscribe Button for us! More content is coming to that channel as Matt learns the ins and outs of making better videos. We're utilizing YouTube LIVE each week, where you can watch the show as we record and comment during the episode.Please check out one of our show supporters FN3P Golf. You can save some money using our code "CDPODCAST" at checkout.If you're starting a new podcast or have one and want to make some changes to better your show, we highly recommend RIVERSIDE.FM. Use our affiliaSupport 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/