Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast
Episodes
Christmas Mailbag 2025
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this year's Annual Christmas Mailbag: New Year's Resolution results are shared, Big Cool Ranch speaks out, Eli gives Christmas Boardroom advice, Mi...
Announcements: Between Two Sims & Christmas Mailbag
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Eli announce a new YouTube Series and upcoming Christmas mailbag. NEW YouTube Series "Between Two Sims": https://youtu.be/45hjEjhMByo Got ...
S8 Ep 27: The Eighth End
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli get philosophical to close out Season 8. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy...
S8 Ep 26: The Seventh Final Major
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of the Seventh Final Major. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Cha...
S8 Ep 25: Final Major Preview
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli free flow the night before the Final Major. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vortex Rangefi...
S8 Ep 24: Re-entry
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli re-enter real life after the trip to Scotland. Want to go to Ireland in 2026? Full details here: chasingscratchgolf.com/events Want bon...
S8 Ep 23: Chasing Scotland
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trip to Scotland. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to LMNT: drinklmnt.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Mizzen+Main: use promo code SCRATCH20 at mizz...
S8 Ep 22: The Day Before Scotland
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli discuss recent game developments, goals and expectations for the upcoming Scotland trip, Irish Mike joins to discuss what he thinks about...
S8 Ep 21: Drills, Aids, & Herons
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli discuss current drills, rash decision purchases, recent results, and one of the strangest things ever seen on a golf course. Want bonus c...
S8 Ep 20: I.O.T.D. (feat. Jayson Nickol)
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike's coach Jayson Nickol joins to discuss his 5-day boot camp with Mike in NC; Eli starts seeing glimpses on the golf course. Want bonus content? ...
S8 Ep 19: Zing
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eli plays some real golf; Mike makes a discovery. Eli's Putting Lesson YouTube Video Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/ve...
S8 Ep 18: Hammer Down
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 Late Summer Run begins. Eli's Putting Lesson YouTube Video Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to M...
S8 Ep 17: Pasatiempo
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike travels to California for the Golfer's Journal 2-man at Pasatiempo; Eli continues to make progress. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasing...
S8 Ep 16: Lemonade (feat. Sasho Mackenzie)
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eli gets back out on the range; Mike reveals his half measure; Sasho Mackenzie stops by to talk injury prevention and recovery. Want bonus content? ...
S8 Ep 15: Full Measure
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike makes a confession; Eli makes a change. YouTube: What's In Mike's Bag Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kud...
BONUS: The Beach Mailbag
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli answer listener questions about current swing thoughts, AIM screennames, Snake Oil Ideas, Snake Room NIL deals, the chances Eli becomes a...
S8 Ep 14: The Chalkboard
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We focus on the two words in the center. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Mizzen+Main - use promo code...
S8 Ep 13: Kentucky Fried Bearshark
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of the 2025 Carltucky Tournament. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% a...
S8 Ep 12: The Low Before The Show
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of feelings. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Nerd...
S8 Ep 11: Back Again / Player's Ball
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eli's patience is tested, Mike makes progress, and Dr. J stops by to drop some truth. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/v...
S8 Ep 10: Calendar Protection & Clubface Control
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli recap recent rounds and handicap movements, discuss 9-hole simulations, talk with Adrienne Carter about protecting the calendar, and brin...
S8 Ep 9: Leveling Up (feat. Sasho Mackenzie)
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli recap their first rounds since the desert, give an update on handicaps, and then Sasho Mackenzie joins to help with leveling up practice ...
S8 Ep 8: Desert Slashers
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli recap their first 2-man event of 2025 in Palm Springs, CA. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kud...
S8 Ep 7: The Math
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli go over handicap math, talk about Eli's first hypnosis session, and answer listener questions. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: ...
S8 Ep 6: Low Riser
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli go over Mike's Myrtle trip results, question their commitment level over the ball, battle for the first Gauntlet points of the year, disc...
S8 Ep 5: Pros
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli catch up to current day - featuring a confession, simulator details, a podcast first, a new weapon, and how to attack 2.4. Want bonus c...
S8 Ep 4: Scorched Earth
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli talk with friend of the show Josh Nichols, who brings some brutal honesty. Want more from Josh? Check out The Mental Golf Show podcas...
S8 Ep 3: The Investigation
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike plays his first tournament of the year. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos t...
S8 Ep 2: The Warning
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eli continues his comeback at TPI. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vuori: get 20% off your first purch...
S8 Ep 1: The Comeback
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eli makes a comeback after hip surgery. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purch...
S8 Preview: The Year of the Bearshark, Part II
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli return to preview season 8. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori: Get 20% off your first pur...
Quite Possibly the Best Year Ever: A New Year's Mailbag
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We bring in 2025 discussing Eli's health and swing updates, 2025 resolutions & consequences, Season 8 timing, and answer mailbag questions. Happy N...
S7 Ep 28: The Seventh End
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The end of quite possibly the seventh season. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to AG1: drinkAG1.com/chasin...
S7 Ep 27: The Un-Final Major
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quite possibly the most un-final major ever. Kudos to Nerd Fitness: nerdfitness.com/chasingscratch Kudos to AG1: drinkAG1.com/chasingscratch Kudos...
S7 Ep 26: The Handicap Window (feat. Irish Mike)
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike has a window to signifcantly move his handicap over the closing stretch of season 7; Fit For Golf's Mike Carroll joins to talk about building his...
S7 Ep 25: Surgery
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eli gets a brand new hip. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" is by Kevin Macleod "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Edge of Eternity"...
S7 Ep 24: Swing Cloud
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike ends the late summer run; Eli prepares for the early fall knife; and we do our best to empty the Late Summer Mailbag. Kudos to AG1: DrinkAG1.co...
S7 Ep 23: Penultimate Summer Run (feat. Sasho Mackenzie)
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli apologize to a loyal listener and give updates on the Late Summer Run/Knife; Sasho Mackenzie stops by to talk Eli's upcoming rehab and so...
S7 Ep 22: Freed Up
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week 3 of the 2024 Late Summer Run, Mike talks about his first hypnosis experience and the immediate results; Eli counts down till surgery; listene...
S7 Ep 21: The Invisible Cap
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eli schedules surgery, Mike tries to move his index in the right direction, and we talk with Mindset & Performance Coach Adrienne Carter about hypnosi...
S7 Ep 20: Late Summer Running
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let it bang, Lenny. The Late Summer Run is back. Eli gets a definitive answer on his hip; Mike comes with a detailed response to a listener question a...
BONUS: Convalescence
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an unplanned bonus release, Mike and Eli play this week's Tuesday Has No Feel podcast with about 20 minutes of added commentary ahead of Eli's crit...
S7 Ep 19: LIVE from Ireland, Pt. 3
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The final round drama in Ireland; Mike updates on his current handicap index; Eli gets brutally honest about this season. Kudos to Fairways & Funday...
S7 Ep 18: LIVE from Ireland, Pt. 2
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded the night before the final round, Mike and Charlie call Eli to catch him up on the happenings in Ireland. Eli educates everyone on how to act...
S7 Ep 17: LIVE from Ireland, Pt. 1
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A season of curveballs continues in Ireland. Charlie and Mike call Eli from Sligo after day 4 of the Ireland Tour to bring him up to speed on the Iris...
S7 Ep 16: Euro Step, Pt. 2 (Ireland Preview)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our good friend Charlie Warzel joins us to preview the Ireland trip. Kudos to Charlie Warzel Kudos to Goodr - goodr.com/chasingscratch for free ship...
S7 Ep 15: Euro Step, Pt. 1 (feat. Tom Coyne)
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One week before the Ireland trip, Tom Coyne joins to discuss his golf course (3:40), how to respond to golf setbacks (12:02), the S7 narrative shift (...
S7 Ep 14: Post Up
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A wide-ranging episode including updates on health, a swing light bulb, what's really in 3 bowls of cereal, dumb phones, a new competition, the Vokey ...
S7 Ep 13: Gather Step
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the pivot comes the gather step. Eli gets another hip check, Mike goes to Cali, and Dr. J joins to discuss some specific goals for the year and ...
S7 Ep 12: Pivot
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Eli discuss new goals for the year. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here...
S7 Ep 11: The Carltucky Diaries
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of the 1st annual Carltucky. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast and the raw, uncut versio...
S7 Ep 10: Back
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back. Eli plays his first round of 2024; a new goal is set for the season. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy One Minute Tip video with JJ - Best com...
S7 Ep 9: It's All In The Hip
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Eli take a trip to Nashville. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to goodr: goodr.com/chasingscratch Kudos to The Stack: Use promo code CHASI...
S7 Ep 8: Glimmerings of Hope (Mailbag)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Eli open up the mailbag; another twist in the injury saga. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to LMNT: DrinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to...
S7 Ep 7: Things Have Changed
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The events of the last month change things. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to Momentous: livemomentous.com use promo code CHASINGSCRATCH Kudos to...
S7 Ep 6: The No Show
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike plays his second tournament; Eli makes strides with Larry; and both travel to San Diego for the first four-ball event of the year. Kudos to Tit...
S7 Ep 5: Leaning In
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike plays in his first ever individual stroke play tournament. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to our new sponsor LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasing...
S7 Ep 4: Tournament Prep, Pt. 2 (feat. Josh Nichols)
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prepping for competitive golf continues with host of The Mental Golf Show, Josh Nichols. Check out Josh's podcast The Mental Golf Show Kudos to Titl...
S7 Ep 3: Tournament Prep, Pt. 1 (feat. Jon Sherman)
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli talk with Jon Sherman about the concrete foundations of playing competitive golf. Check out Jon's new book The Foundations of Winning ...
S7 Ep 2: The 8 Foundations of Qualification
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli try to pour their own concrete foundations for how they will prepare to qualify for the four-ball; Mike takes a step into unchartered wat...
S7 Ep 1: The Larry File
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli get some advice that alters the course of season 7. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast...
Carl Weathers
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On January 30, 2024, we were honored to have a ringside seat into the multifaceted life of the legendary Carl Weathers. During our interview, Carl gra...
Season 7 Announcements & Updates
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli announce the start date for Season 7, come up with a new idea, and give updates from the last few months. Want bonus content including ...
BONUS: Christmas 2023 Mailbag
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli go through the annual Christmas mailbag. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/ch...
S6 Ep 37: The Sixth End
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sixth season concludes with the final major. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingsc...
S6 Ep 36: The Show
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the Season 6 penultimate episode, Mike and Eli try to win as a team at Tobacco Road. New Video Content: Better Know a River Bend on YouTube Wa...
S6 Ep 35: The Gauntlet Finals
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli close out the season-long Gauntlet and prepare for the final major; Reverend Ward delivers a sermon. Want bonus content including our w...
S6 Ep 34: Transfer (feat. Sasho Mackenzie)
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli find themselves in a similar position as the last weeks of the season approach; Sasho Mackenzie comes on to talk putting, the importance ...
S6 Ep 33: A Late Summer's End
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli catch up on a list of items to close out the Late Summer Run, officially add to the lexicon, set up the end of the Gauntlet, and at the e...
S6 Ep 32: The Rogue Trip, Part 2
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli conclude the rogue trip. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Ku...
S6 Ep 31: The Rogue Trip, Part 1
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli take an unplanned trip. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kud...
S6 Ep 30: Mom's Spaghetti
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the surface, they look calm and ready. Mike tries to taste the 2's in the biggest handicap round of the season; Eli is surprised by recent feelings...
S6 Ep 29: The Integrated Day
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli cover their day of golf on their vacation to California, including a Gauntlet match, a fitting at TPI, and answer more mailbag questions ...
S6 Ep 28: One Tenth
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli both try to push their handicaps lower as the Late Summer Run continues and answer more mailbag questions. Want bonus content includi...
S6 Ep 27: Twos
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 4th annual Late Summer Run commences. Mike updates Eli on his week with swing coach Jayson Nickol; Eli reveals a mental block; Mike and Eli open u...
S6 Ep 26: 36 Hours in Greensboro
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eli visits Mike in North Carolina for the 3rd Gauntlet major. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon...
S6 Ep 25: Freewheeling
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike plays The Cardinal with The Mental Golf Show host Josh Nichols that unlocks a new mentality, a never-before-seen Gauntlet round is thrown down, a...
S6 Ep 24: Zoom In, Zoom Out
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eli details a lesson and makes an announcement, Mike achieves something he's never accomplished, and Nutrition & Fitness coach Matt Myers stops by to ...
S6 Ep 23: Double Jackhammer
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a wide-ranging episode, Mike tells Eli what he learned on the range, a Gauntlet Round escalates, Mike confesses a worry about something Eli said la...
S6 Ep 22: Staying Present
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. J (Jason Novetsky from champmindset.com) comes on to talk mental game; Mike and Eli catch up after back-to-back vacations and take another tri...
S6 Ep 21: Bold Decisions
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike asks Eli if he agrees with his realization from Episode 20, a Gauntlet scorecard is dueled, and Mike's brother Mr. Bold stops by to drop some kno...
S6 Ep 20: The 2nd Realization
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli play the second Gauntlet major in Kentucky, and Mike has a realizes something on the way home. Want to help us with our idea we mentioned...
S6 Ep 19: How Good Are You?
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli come back from vacation to discuss two Gauntlet rounds, progress, and try to answer a tough question about on-course confidence. Want b...
S6 Ep 18: Enough to be Dangerous
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli try to apply a newly learned concept on the course. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patr...
S6 Ep 17: Dr. Greg Rose, TPI co-founder
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Titleist Performance Institute co-founder Greg Rose joins the podcast to discuss how he and TPI got started, what he saw from Mike and Eli on their vi...
S6 Ep 16: San Andreas
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drama ensues in the weekly Gauntlet; Reverend Ward stops by to give Eli some practice advice. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcas...
S6 Ep 15: Trending
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli start to trend in the right direction, Mike responds to Spikegate, scorecards duel for the weekly Gauntlet, and a tweak is made to the Se...
S6 Ep 14: Swerve Week
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dueling scorecards, dramatic scorecards, deep introspection ... and the story of Swerve Week. Kudos to Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/chasings...
S6 Ep 13: 72 Hours in Kentucky
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli get together in Kentucky for the first 36-hole Gauntlet major, coach basketball, try cold therapy, and Eli talks with his new nutrition c...
S6 Ep 12: Quiet Mike & The Season Gauntlet
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike becomes fully aware of a glaring mental weakness and confesses it to Eli; a new season-long competition format is conceived. Kudos to Titleist ...
S6 Ep 11: Nutrition
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli receive a mysterious message from Carl Weathers, Eli gets a lesson with a new training aid that brings new levels of confidence, and Stev...
S6 Ep 10: Bandon
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli talk about their trip to Bandon Dunes with good friend Charlie Warzel. Kudos to Vuori - visit vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% ...
S6 Ep 9: Pre-Bandon
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli discuss goals for their first golf trip of the year, play two rounds in California, and Mike deals with an injury which leads to one of t...
S6 Ep 8: Running, Lilting, Extending, and Putting
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike pays off a bet with a 10K run and attempts the Forward Tee Challenge again, Eli gets some words of encouragement from Reverend Ward, and Sasho Ma...
S6 Ep 7: Finding Craigers
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eli makes divots, Mike takes the Forward Tee Challenge, and a listener solves the cold case mystery of Ramsey & Craigers. Use promo code CHASINGSCRA...
S6 Ep 6: Round One
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike plays his first round of the year, we check Stack speed competition results, Eli gets some personal training, we read an inspiring email from an ...
S6 Ep 5: Reverend Ward
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli welcome on Eli's coach Larry Ward to talk about Eli's progress. Use promo code CHASINGSCRATCH at thestacksystem.com for 10% off the Stack...
S6 Ep 4: The PGA Show
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Eli record from Florida late one night after 2 days at the PGA Show, take listener questions, and get to interview Scotty Cameron. Use prom...
S6 Ep 3: Mike's Coach Jayson Nickol
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike takes a hard look at his swing with coach Jayson Nickol. Want to work with Jayson? Find him on the Skillest app: https://skillest.com/app/profi...
S6 Ep 2: Intentionality
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing is going to happen by accident. We take a hard look at our routines and talk with Stack System co-founder Sasho Mackenzie as we begin speed tr...