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The Chasing Daylight Podcast
CHASING DAYLIGHT
348 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text Have you ever wondered what really happens inside the ropes of professional golf tournaments? Kurt Kowaluk pulls back the curtain on the caddy experience in this captivating conversation that takes us from his humble beginnings in Sudbury, Canada, to the prestigious fairways of Augusta National. Kurt's journey into professional caddying began with a serendipitous phone call from his friend David Hearn, launching him into a career that's spanned nearly two decades across multip...
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what really happens inside the ropes of professional golf tournaments? Kurt Kowaluk pulls back the curtain on the caddy experience in this captivating conversation that takes us from his humble beginnings in Sudbury, Canada, to the prestigious fairways of Augusta National. Kurt's journey into professional caddying began with a serendipitous phone call from his friend David Hearn, launching him into a career that's spanned nearly two decades across multip...
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Episodes (20/348)
The Chasing Daylight Podcast
342: Where's the Triumph? Ryder Cup Selections and PGA Tour's Flawed Championship
Send us a text The battle between season-long excellence and single-tournament dominance takes center stage as we dissect Tommy Fleetwood's Tour Championship victory and what it means for the FedEx Cup format. Should the player who excels all season (like Scottie Scheffler with five wins, including two majors) be properly recognized alongside the tournament champion? The current system, which essentially resets everything for one final event, continues to draw criticism from players and fans ...
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4 days ago
1 hour 33 minutes

The Chasing Daylight Podcast
341: Play It Before It's Gone, The Disappearing Vegas Golf Landscape
Send us a text The disappearing golf landscape of Las Vegas takes center stage as the hosts discuss the imminent closure of Desert Pines Golf Club. While opinions on the course vary dramatically—one host defends it passionately while others criticize its conditions—they all acknowledge the sobering reality that Las Vegas is losing yet another golf course. This loss reflects the broader challenges faced by desert golf courses struggling with water conservation requirements in an era of climate...
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1 week ago
1 hour 12 minutes

The Chasing Daylight Podcast
340: Play Free, Missing Your Tee Time Might Just Improve Your Game
Send us a text Golf is more than just a game – it's about showing up on time, adapting to changing environments, and sometimes finding your best swing when you least expect it. This week's episode begins with "Matt's Apology Tour," a hilarious recounting of tournament email mishaps that left Joe rushing to make his tee time. The unexpected twist? After arriving late and playing without pressure, Joe shot an impressive 81 despite two triple bogeys, revealing how "playing free" might be the sec...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 20 minutes

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339: Recapping our Arizona Golf Adventures
Send us a text There's something almost magical about hitting the road with good friends and discovering unexpected golf treasures along the way. Our recent Arizona golf adventure delivered exactly that kind of experience – from world-class courses to surprisingly delicious roadside burritos, and everything in between. The journey began at 2nd Swing Golf in Scottsdale, where we encountered a scene that would warm any golf enthusiast's heart: dozens of people waiting outside before opening ti...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 14 minutes

The Chasing Daylight Podcast
338: Bernerd Garsen from Garsen Grips
Send us a text 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 b...
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1 month ago
54 minutes

The Chasing Daylight Podcast
337: From Lab Golf's Sale to Happy Gilmore's Return
Send us a text 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 lin...
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1 month ago
1 hour 22 minutes

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336: Nobody Cares About Your Golf Score Unless You Break 80
Send us a text 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. Unlik...
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1 month ago
1 hour 21 minutes

The Chasing Daylight Podcast
335: Golf's Latest Controversies: From Costco Putters to YouTube Golfer Drama
Send us a text When does a golf obsession cross the line into absurdity? This week, we explore the curious case of driver aesthetics – why golfers fixate on colors they'll never see during actual play. Dan shares his jaw-dropping 272-yard hole-out for double eagle at Boulder Creek, leading to a spectacular seven-under round, while Matt recounts his hole-out for Eagle at Red Rock Country Club. The equipment world is buzzing with controversies. We dissect the unauthorized appearance of premium...
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1 month ago
1 hour 18 minutes

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334: Tradition Golf founder Matt Marino talks top courses, WhatNot, and his $1000 match
Send us a text Matt Marino takes us on an unforgettable journey through his remarkable golf career, from impulsively moving to Las Vegas as a young caddie to opening Tiger Woods' first American golf course, Blue Jack National. With candid charm, Matt shares how a simple business card and the bold declaration "I'm going to be your first head golf professional" led to his role launching Tiger's groundbreaking course. His insights into course design reveal why difficulty shouldn't be the primar...
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1 month ago
2 hours 20 minutes

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333: Golf Adventures Across the US from Shadow Creek to Royal Hawaiian
Send us a text The boundary between legendary golf courses and their price tags becomes crystal clear when exploring the contrast between Shadow Creek's meticulously crafted experience and Royal Hawaiian's wild jungle offering. Joe and Jeremy take us along for an extraordinary evening under the lights at Shadow Creek, a rare opportunity that transformed an already premium experience into something magical. Their detailed account captures the surreal feeling of playing a course where each put...
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2 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

The Chasing Daylight Podcast
332: Thrifty Golf - From COVID Golfer to WhatNot Success Story
Send us a text Ready to dive into the fascinating world where thrifting meets golf? This episode takes you behind the scenes with Thrifty Golf (Tyler), who transformed his pandemic hobby into a full-time vintage golf business on Whatnot. Tyler's journey begins like many others in 2020—a COVID golfer hunting for decent clubs who accidentally discovered a business opportunity when reselling testing equipment. What makes his story compelling isn't just the business success, but his genuine pass...
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2 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes

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331: US Open talk and we picked the winner for the driver giveaway!
Send us a text A greenskeeper from Indiana just won a Callaway driver in our biggest giveaway yet, and we couldn't be more thrilled about who took home the prize. When you hear Hesherhack's story—documenting his daily hole-in-one attempts while maintaining golf courses for all of us to enjoy—you'll understand why this outcome feels so right. The US Open provided plenty of drama this year, and JJ Spahn's victory had us analyzing the two shots that defined his championship run. Was it the clut...
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2 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes

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330: Vegas Golf Rankings Drama & US Open Predictions
Send us a text Oakmont Country Club takes center stage as the guys dive into what promises to be a brutal US Open. The fairways are narrow, the rough is overgrown, and the greens are lightning fast – exactly how golf's ultimate test should be. Stories from pros' practice rounds reveal a course that will thoroughly punish anything less than precision golf. The conversation shifts to an unexpected controversy when their golf course rankings sparked outrage among followers. Wolf Creek Golf Club...
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2 months ago
1 hour 19 minutes

The Chasing Daylight Podcast
329: From Michigan Golf Trips to Scottie's Dominance
Send us a text Have you ever made a simple equipment mistake that cost you 15+ yards? That's exactly what happened to our host, who discovered his woods were a full inch too short—a reminder that even experienced players can overlook the basics. This revelation is just one highlight from an episode packed with authentic golf insights from players who live and breathe the game. The journey begins in Michigan, where Dan takes us through his golf adventure at destinations like Pilgrim's Run and...
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

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328: From Pro Golfer to Master Craftsman: Dave Frisch's Putter Revolution
Send us a text What makes the perfect putter? It's a question that has fueled endless debates among golfers, but few have explored it with the depth of knowledge and hands-on expertise as Dave Frisch of Goodwood Golf Company. Transforming from golf professional to self-taught CAD designer and master putter craftsman, Dave brings remarkable insights into both the artistic and scientific elements of putter creation. This episode peels back the curtain on the custom putter industry, revealing h...
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3 months ago
1 hour 28 minutes

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327: Our PGA Championship Take: Should Majors Be Played at Tour Stops?
Send us a text The divide between golf purists and pragmatists takes center stage in this episode as we explore what truly gives a major championship its identity. Fresh off Scottie Scheffler's commanding PGA Championship victory, we examine not just his dominant performance but the deeper question: should prestigious majors be played on familiar tour stops, or does that diminish their special character? When industry insider Aarik Greenely unexpectedly joins the conversation, the debate int...
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3 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

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326: Is the PGA Championship missing its identity as a major?
Send us a text Stunning course conditions at Las Vegas National set the stage for an exciting Vegas Golf Network tournament this weekend. The greens are rolling true, fairways are immaculate, but beware those crusty bunkers that might swallow your ball! We break down the weather forecast from our resident meteorologist Matty G, who predicts light rain and gusty winds that will separate the serious contenders from the fair-weather golfers. Golf's equipment world is ablaze with controversy as ...
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3 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes

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325: Discovering the Soul of Coyote Springs and the Odyssey Putter Phenomenon
Send us a text Golf is about finding what truly works for you - whether that's the right putter, the perfect course challenge, or that one magical shot that keeps you coming back for more. This week, we dive deep into the surprising reality of equipment choices on the PGA Tour, revealing that despite Scotty Cameron's cult following among amateurs, the best putters in professional golf overwhelmingly choose Odyssey mallets. Our analysis of the top 25 strokes-gained leaders challenges conventi...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

The Chasing Daylight Podcast
324: Navigating Vegas Golf: Course Conditions, Equipment Choices, and Wildlife Encounters
Send us a text Ever witnessed a wild kingdom moment while lining up your putt? We sure have. This week, we share an incredible nature story from Legacy Golf Course, where a roadrunner hunted, caught, and tried to devour a baby rabbit right before our eyes—something none of us had seen in decades of desert golf. Golf equipment dominates our conversation as we dive into TaylorMade's nostalgic approach with the upcoming R7 Mini Driver release. Unlike competitors who simply shrink their current ...
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4 months ago
1 hour

The Chasing Daylight Podcast
323: We survived the windiest golf tournament and all we got were these confusing tee markers.
Send us a text Exploring Laughlin Ranch's exceptional desert golf layout tops our agenda this week, as Jeremy and Dan experience this hidden gem for the first time. The course earns unanimous praise from our crew for its strategic design, challenging greens, and memorable finishing stretch. "It's scorable, but it's also a thin line between being scorable and also will whip your ass," Jeremy observes, highlighting the course's perfect balance of accessibility and challenge. The confusing tee ...
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4 months ago
54 minutes

The Chasing Daylight Podcast
Send us a text Have you ever wondered what really happens inside the ropes of professional golf tournaments? Kurt Kowaluk pulls back the curtain on the caddy experience in this captivating conversation that takes us from his humble beginnings in Sudbury, Canada, to the prestigious fairways of Augusta National. Kurt's journey into professional caddying began with a serendipitous phone call from his friend David Hearn, launching him into a career that's spanned nearly two decades across multip...