In this conversation, the hosts discuss their weekend experiences, including flight delays and a challenging golf tournament. They also review their goals for the first half of the year and discuss upcoming goals for the second half. The conversation segues into a discussion about the Open Championship and the performance of Xander Schauffele. They briefly mention the Olympics before transitioning to a recap of personal goals and setting new goals for the future. The conversation covers various personal goals and achievements of the participants, including fitness, sports, reading, and relationships. They discuss their progress and challenges in achieving their goals, as well as the importance of accountability and support. The conversation concludes with a mention of the upcoming football season. --- This episode is tee'd up by Desert Fox Golf. Desert Fox Golf makes the best phone holder for golf, period. Designed for convenience, the Phone Caddy straps securely to your golf cart, providing quick access to your phone with a simple slide-in, slide-out design. Adjusts to fit the majority of phone and case combinations. --- Make sure you’re subscribed to the Friendly Banter YouTube Channel and wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss out and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for all the best moments from the show. . . 00:00: Introduction and Weekend Experiences 05:24: Flight Delays and Challenges 12:25: The Open Championship and Xander Schauffele 18:57: Reviewing Personal Goals 19:11: Setting New Goals for the Second Half of the Year 19:42: Setting and Tracking Personal Goals 27:10: The Importance of Accountability and Support 30:12: Striving for Personal Achievements 34:51: Updates on Relationships 36:19: Looking Ahead to Football Season . . You can also listen to this episode on Spotify: • Listen now! Support the Show: • Hit that subscribe button! • Download Bantee! - Bantee is the social app for golfers that connects your golf game with friends, on and off the course. Be sure to head to the app store and download Bantee today! • Buy Some Awesome Branded Merch - check out all the new designs and streetwear in our merch store and use code FRIENDLYBANTER for 20% OFF your entire first order! • Get your on the course gear in our Pro Shop and use code FRIENDLYBANTER for 20% OFF your entire first order! -- Follow us on Instagram! Friendly Banter (@friendlygolf) Bantee (@banteegolf)
Tom and Andrew catch up on Prime Day, apartment hunting, the new Strava integration on Bantee, and their predictions and picks for the Open Championship.
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Andrew, Tom and Billy discuss the heatwave in New York City, the NHL playoffs, Hawk Tuah taking over the world, Bryson and the trophy, should golf have championship parades?, and climate change protests at golf tournaments.
Our gust is Colin Reich (@coolinreich), founder of The Coolin’ Club. Colin is a recent graduate of St. Joseph’s University where he excelled as a Division I lacrosse player (where Billy also played lacrosse). Colin is in full pursuit to build a community of legends with his company The Coolin’ Club, a fitness and health program to better your overall life and mindset. Colin is also a golf addict. The boys cover topics related to lacrosse, fitness, golf, lifestyle, and content creation.
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Tom, Billy, and Andrew catch up on the latest news regarding Scottie's arrest and the drama that's followed.
Tom and Andrew break down Rory's win at The Wells Fargo and all the other major storylines heading into the year's 2nd major at the PGA Championship. They also analyze the recent performance of top players like Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Brooks Koepka. The conversation delves into the Batman universe, drawing parallels between the characters and the golfers. They share their predictions for the tournament and discuss the scheduling of the PGA Championship in relation to other majors --- This episode is tee'd up by Desert Fox Golf. Desert Fox Golf makes the best phone holder for golf, period. Designed for convenience, the Phone Caddy straps securely to your golf cart, providing quick access to your phone with a simple slide-in, slide-out design. Adjusts to fit the majority of phone and case combinations. --- Make sure you’re subscribed to the Friendly Banter YouTube Channel and wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss out and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for all the best moments from the show. . . You can also listen to this episode on Spotify:
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Keith Stewart (@jstewartpga) founder of Read The Line is back on the Friendly Banter pod! The group discusses golf betting, emphasizing the need to focus on players and storylines bettors are interested in, not just leaders. He suggests using graphics and live betting for a compelling viewer experience. He mentions dominant players like Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler, discussing the challenges in gauging their performance in full field events. The hosts talk about the impact of top players like Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, and Dustin Johnson not participating in key events on the sport's popularity. They also discuss a golf analyst's behind-the-scenes activities during a tournament week and the importance of course conditions, putting skills, and the rise of younger players.
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It's Nelly season as Tom and Andrew catch up on the LPGA star's 5th win in a row and her 2nd major victory at The Chevron Championship.
Andrew sits down with Michele Paddleford to hear more about what she's been building at Gals on the Green, a membership-based organization that was founded “fore” women to make learning to golf (and getting better at it) easy and approachable. To learn more about Gals on the Green, visit www.galsonthegreen.golf and follow them on Instagram at @galsonthegreen.
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The Masters are here. It's the best time of the year in golf and Andrew and Tom sit down to chat through the major storylines for the year's first major, along with their picks to win and their teams for Bantee's official Masters pool.
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Jonah Mytro, the Co-Founder of PrecisionPro, joins the show to tell us about his entrepreneurial journey over the past decade plus, including building Precision Pro into one of the epic brands in golf centered around some of the best rangefinders in the game.
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Andrew chats with Jared Doerfler and he discusses his experience writing the newsletter Perfect Putt, which focuses on the business side of golf. He shares how he started the newsletter with no audience or following and how it has grown over the years. They also touch on the rise of indoor golf and the potential for growth in the off-course golf sector. Jared also shares his personal experience playing college golf and what to look for in the college golf world in the years to come.
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Andrew interviews Jack Newton, a high school senior and aspiring college golfer. Jack shares his journey from being a baseball player to falling in love with golf and pursuing a college golf scholarship. He discusses the challenges and uncertainties of the college golf recruiting process and the importance of finding the right fit for both the golf program and the academic side. Jack also talks about the role of faith in his golf journey and the importance of enjoying the present moment. In this conversation, Jack Newton discusses the importance of separating golf from personal life to maintain mental well-being. He emphasizes the need to be content both on and off the golf course and highlights the role of a strong support system in achieving success. Jack also shares his thoughts on the evolving landscape of professional golf, including the potential merger between the PGA Tour and Live Golf, and the impact of guaranteed money on young golfers. He praises Scottie Scheffler as a dominant player and predicts that he will win multiple majors in the future.
Tom, Andrew, and Billy follow the trend and run a fantasy draft of 10 players each to build a team of professional golfers who will win the most across all tours over the next 6 years.
Tom and Andrew catch up on 2024 goals and Andrew's progress watching Season 1 of West Wing (and the insanity of a political career). They also talk about the 'The Match' presented by Capital One, Joaquin Neiman's invitation to the Masters, and Anthony Kim's golf comeback.
Weiwei Gao, former UVA Cavalier, shares his journey in golf, from his junior and college career to his transition to professional golf. He discusses the challenges of finding golf courses to practice on in Virginia and the decision to move to Jacksonville for better practice opportunities. Weiwei also talks about the competition in college golf, playing in international tournaments, and the realities of professional golf outside of the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours. He shares his passion for creating golf content and his plans for a YouTube channel. The conversation concludes with a discussion about his experiences at the Asian Games and his favorite courses in Charlottesville.
Tom and Andrew discuss various topics including Tom's injury, the Super Bowl, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, and the performances of Justin Thomas and Sahith Theegala. They also touch on the impact of media coverage on the perception of golf tournaments and the struggles of Scottie Scheffler's putting. Overall, it was an engaging and informative conversation about recent events in the world of golf. In this conversation, Tom Holley and Andrew discuss Justin Thomas' dominance in the PGA Tour and predict his future wins. The conversation then shifts to the Genesis Invitational and their thoughts on the branding of Sun Day Red. They discuss the rule of three and the explanation behind Tiger's logo. They review Tiger's new apparel and share their picks for the Genesis Invitational.
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Katie McCarthy, the founder and CEO of Kilo Tango, shares her journey of starting a women's golf apparel line. She discusses the inspiration behind the brand, the challenges she faced in manufacturing and launching the products, and the success she experienced at the PGA Show last year. Katie also talks about her vision for Kilo Tango and her goal of becoming the go-to golf brand for women. She highlights the importance of finding the right target customer and building a community around the brand. Katie also shares her excitement about partnering with Bantee and the opportunities it presents for marketing Kilo Tango.
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PGA TOUR Enterprises is the new business led by the PGA TOUR and the billionaire investors of the Strategic Sports Group. Tom and Andrew talk the impact on casual golf fans and the potential benefits of the new entity. Also, Tyrrell Hatton is headed to LIV, we check in on our personal goals for the year, and we conclude with predictions for the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
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00:00 Introduction
01:02 Announcement of PGA Tour Enterprises
03:25 Discussion on the Implications of PGA Tour Enterprise
05:20 Impact on Casual Golf Fans
06:16 Potential Benefits of PGA Tour
10:34 Jay Monahan's Role
16:34 Terrell Hatton's Move to LIV
19:01 Potential Impact on Other European Tour Players
21:12 Review of Personal Goals for the Year
22:41 Dry January
29:00 Weather Conditions at Pebble Beach
32:23 Pebble Beach Picks
In this episode, Tom and Billy chat through this week in golf, the NFL playoffs, and a horrid week of office basketball. We are joined by the second most important amateur in golf and friend of the program Harry Grosso to discuss his standout college career, time in upstate New York, and discuss Nick Dunlap’s miracle win.
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00:00 Ad Read | Two Guys With Balls
00:44 Tom & Billy | Intro
03:44 Welcome Harry Grosso
11:05 Harry’s Improbable Win
25:28 Nick Dunlap’s Win & The Kids Are Alright
32:23 Pepper Sauce Segment
35:38 Outro
In this episode, Tom and Andrew chat through this week in golf and the NFL playoffs, including their picks for The American Express at La Quinta Country Club. On the back half, Billy and Andrew sit down with a very good friend of the program, Lulu Altmann, to hear her story about growing up in Brazil and making it on to the Ladies European Tour as a professional golfer.
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00:00 - Two Guys With Balls Ad
00:44 - Intro
01:55 - Andrew & Tom Fireside Chat
28:04 - Lulu Altmann Interview
44:20 - Outro
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