Golf Unfiltered Podcast

What the Heck is Going on with the PGA TOUR? | 2.17

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we bring you the recording of a recent Twitter Space that Adam hosted with his followers to discuss two topics:  The r...

Talking Bridgestone Golf OTTO with Elliot Mellow | 2.16

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot Mellow is back to discuss the exciting new Bridgestone Golf ball fitting technology, OTTO. Elliot goes into the details behind OTTO's design an...

What is the Difference Between Forged and Cast? | 2.15

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we cover the difference between the forged and cast golf club manufacturing process. Adam also touches on some common misconc...

Tour Striker Smart Ball Review | 2.14

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Adam's reviews the outstanding Tour Striker Smart Ball training aid he recently tested for GolfUnfiltered.com. Other topics covered include ...

Is the PGA Merchandise Show Outdated? | 2.13

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2022 PGA Merchandise Show is returning to an in-person event in Orlando, Florida without a virtual option. Adam believes this is a mistake, especi...

How to Introduce a New Golfer to the Game | 2.12

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! This year on the podcast we will focus on answering general questions about the game that can benefit new golfers as well as veteran p...

2021 Year in Review at GU | 2.11

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final episode of the year! Adam takes a walk down memory lane and recalls the biggest stories of the year, both on the professional side and ...

What is a Golf Course Rating and Slope? | 2.10

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We switch things up on this week's episode and actually dive into two often misunderstood concepts in golf: course rating and slope. Inspired by recen...

Reaction to Tiger Woods Press Conference | 2.9

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Dunagan (FromTheStadium.com) and Dan Hauser (LINKS Magazine) join the show this week to discuss their reactions to Tiger Woods's first press con...

Five Golf Products to Buy This Holiday Season | 2.8

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

'Tis the season to buy golf gear for the golfers in your life (including yourself), so Adam gives a short list of his favorite products from the year....

The End of My Golf Season | 2.7

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's sad but true. Adam comes to terms with the end of his 2021 golf season as Mother Nature has taken a turn for the worse in Chicagoland. We also to...

Pro Golf and the Paradox of Choice | 2.6

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Adam discusses the concept of "paradox of choice," which explains how people react to more options being presented to them. This is especial...

Nikki Dunagan, What Does Golf Mean to You? | 2.5

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is sportswriter Nikki Dunagan. Nikki explains not only what golf means to her, but also how it's been a part of her life right from ...

What My Wife Taught Me about Social Media in Golf | 2.4

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show we tiptoe back into our regular format (just for now) to discuss two topics related to social media in golf. The first reference...

Samantha Marks, What Does Golf Mean to You? | 2.3

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is my friend Samantha Marks. In addition to owning and operating her own marketing company, Samantha is a former college golfer and ...

Jay Revell, What Does Golf Mean to You? | 2.2

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of our second season I welcome our first guest of the season: author Jay Revell. Jay has written two books on his love of golf: ...

What Does Golf Mean to You? Adam's Story | 2.1

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Believe it or not, but we're in the second season of the Golf Unfiltered Podcast! It only took 330+ episodes, but we're here.  Over the next seve...

I Was Wrong About the 2020 Ryder Cup | 323

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Adam admits he was wrong with his prediction of the 2020 Ryder Cup matches, as Team USA demolished Team Europe in record-breaki...

Why Europe will Win the 2021 Ryder Cup | 322

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show focuses on the 2021 Ryder Cup matches, and why Adam believes Team Europe is in the best position to win. A number of factors are disc...

Reviewing the Cleveland Launcher XL Series | 321

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we are talking all about the incredible new Cleveland Launcher XL driver, woods and hybrids! Adam gives his first-hand review o...

Catching Up with Laz Versalles of the Fire Pit Collective | 320

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laz Versalles is an author, journalist, podcaster, and all-around creative mind. He and Adam discuss a wide range of topics on this week's show includ...

Update on the Monster Mat Driving Range Mat | 319

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Almost 7 months ago we brought you the story of the Monster Mat driving range mat by Safe Play Golf. Adam has been using it almost every day since, an...

Golf Club Prices and Performance | 318

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Adam dives deeper into the price of golf clubs and whether they equate to better performance. What do golfers really need to g...

Kris McEwen Tells Adam to Calm Down

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the show and fellow SecondCityGolf.com colleague Kris McEwen returns to tell Adam to calm down about pace of play. Kris shares an epiphany h...

Fixing Public Golf's Pace of Play Problem | 316

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Adam discusses a few factors that go into pace of play for a public golf course, and offers suggestions on how to remedy slow ...

Xander Schauffele Wins Olympic Gold | 315

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode Adam shares his take on Xander Schauffele's historic moment at the 2021 Olympic Games winning golf's gold medal. Adam touches o...

Imagine Golf Founder Malcolm Scovil | 314

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine Golf is a guided meditation app that helps you with the mental side of the game, and company founder Malcolm Scovil joins the show to tell us ...

Bryson Blames His Driver Because Of Course He Did | 313

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all heard it and saw it: Bryson DeChambeau blaming his driver for his poor performance in round one of the 2021 Open Championship. In this week's e...

SIK Golf Putters with CEO Stephen Harrison | 312

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Harrison is the CEO and founder of SIK Golf, an exciting independent putter company that has scored some impressive clientele. Stephen and Ada...

Bryson's Caddie Woes | 311

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode Adam gives his take on the recent Bryson DeChambeau news involving his split with caddie Tim Tucker. Later, Adam provides an up...

Green Reading Book Ban Impact | 310

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Tredway is the co-founder of PuttView Books, a green reading product that has mapped over 30,000 courses worldwide. He joins the show this week...

Forme Science Founder Dr. Stephen Liu | 309

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stephen Liu is an orthopedic surgeon by training and the founder of Forme Science, a therapeutic company that specializes in spine alignment and b...

Robert Jones Black of the Generation Next Project | 308

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Jones Black is the great-grandson of golf legend Bobby Jones, and the founder of the Generation Next Project. Adam and Robert discuss the Proje...

Media in the Age of the PIP | 307

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast Adam offers his thoughts on the Player Impact Program, or PIP, and how it will likely affect media relations moving forward. ...

The Brooks and Bryson Video Breakdown | 306

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a week since the infamous Brooks vs. Bryson video leaked on social media. What does this situation mean for media in the long term, if anyth...

Edel SMS Wedges with Chris Koske | 305

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Koske is the VP of Sales & Marketing at Edel Golf, and he's here to discuss the fantastic new Edel SMS wedges. Adam and Chris talk about the...

What is Going On in Ontario? | 304

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode opens with a quick discussion on the golf restrictions in Ontario, Canada amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Adam then dives i...

Towel Tag Founder Craig Holub | 303

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Towel Tag is a fantastic golf accessory idea that doubles as a customizable membership tag and golf towel holder. Founder Craig Holub joins the show t...

New Media, Old Media, and In-Between | 302

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The ridiculous argument around new media vs old media in golf journalism showed up again this past week, so naturally Adam needed to grab his micropho...

ECCO BIOM H4 Golf Shoes with Jesper Thuen | 301

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jesper Thuen is the General Manager of ECCO GOLF USA, and joins the show to discuss his time with the brand. Adam and Jesper also discuss the exciting...

John Sapiente - CEO of Volition America | 300

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John Sapiente is the CEO of Volition America, a brand that carries ideals of uniting our country, empowering freedom of choice, and enabling patriotic...

Shawn Foley - Founder of Rain or Shine Golf | 299

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Foley is the founder of Rain or Shine Golf, a company dedicated to helping you with your indoor golf simulator or practice area needs. Shawn and...

Bryson, Tiger, and the Current State of GU | 298

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Adam gives a few updates on the status of Golf Unfiltered and the podcast before diving into two topics: Bryson's attack on distance ...

Shot Scope PRO L1 Laser Rangefinder with Gavin Dear | 297

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin Dear is the Chief Commercial Officer of Shot Scope, and joins the show this week to discuss the exciting new Shot Scope PRO L1 laser rangefinder...

Member For a Day Founder Eric Sedransk

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Sedransk is the founder of Member For a Day, a charitable organization that supports multiple causes across the country. Eric and Adam discuss wh...

Bridgestone e6 and e12 Golf Balls with Elliot Mellow | 295

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot Mellow is back to talk about two new, exciting products from Bridgestone Golf: the e6 and e12 CONTACT golf balls. Elliot goes deep into the dif...

Catching Up with Matt Adams | 294

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Adams, host of Fairways of Life on SIRIUS/XM and part of the Golf Channel, returns for his second appearance on the podcast. Matt and Adam discus...

FootJoy HyperFlex Golf Shoes with Keith Duffy | 293

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Duffy is the Sr. Product Manager at Footjoy Footwear and he joins the show to discuss two new offerings from the brand. Adam and Keith discuss t...

The Best Golf Mat Ever - Monster Mat | 292

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Paschal is the owner and creator of Monster Mat, an incredible artificial golf mat by SafePlayGolf.com. Brent and Adam discuss the technology an...

Catching Up with Samantha Marks | 291

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha Marks is a former collegiate golfer, Golf Channel staffer, and is currently the owner of a new digital marketing firm. She's also one of the ...

Chicago Golf Tour Founder Tom Tassone | 290

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Tassone is the founder of Chicago Golf Tour, a tri-neighborhood golf tour that features groups on the North, South, and West sides of Chicagoland....

Champ and Soft Spikes with Mark MacNeill | 289

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark MacNeill is the Product Manager for Champ and Soft Spikes, and he joins the show to talk about his time at the company and in golf. Adam and Mark...

300 Yard Impact with Monte Scheinblum | 288

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monte Scheinblum is a former World Long Drive champion, golf instructor, and the founder of the 300 Yard Impact golf training aid. Adam and Monte disc...

Catching Up with Andy Johnson | 287

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Johnson is the founder of The Fried Egg and co-host of the Shotgun Start podcast. Andy and Adam discuss the origins of his projects, being a smal...

TRUE Linkswear TRUE KNIT II Shoes | 286

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Wallach of TRUE Linkswear is back to walk through the finer details of the TRUE KNIT II golf shoes. Brandon and Adam talk about the new upgrad...

Srixon ZX Golf Clubs with Noelle Zavaleta | 285

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Noelle Zavaleta is back to discuss the fantastic new Srixon ZX golf club line, including the new ZX5 and ZX7 irons, woods, hybrids and utility iron. N...

Catching Up with Musician Mat Kearney | 284

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mat Kearney is a singer/songwriter and musician, but describes himself as a fellow golf addict. Adam and Mat talk about his early days growing up lear...

United States of Camo with Kim Smith Spacek | 283

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Smith Spacek is the founder of the United States of Camo, an upstart golf fashion brand that looks to raise awareness and give back to ex-military...

2020 Golf Equipment Trends with Bill Bush | 282

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Bush is the creative mind behind DrivingRangeHeroes.com, a website dedicated to golf equipment reviews, podcasts and more. Bill and Adam sit down...

GolfLogix Green Books with Pete Charleston | 281

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Charleston of GolfLogix is back to talk about their exciting new product, GolfLogix Green Books. Pete and Adam talk about the development process...

Catching Up with Omar Uresti | 279

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Omar Uresti is a former PGA TOUR professional, lifetime member of the PGA of America, and winner of the 2020 Senior PGA Professional Championship. Oma...

Golf Origin Stories Podcast Host Kris McEwen|278

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kris McEwen is back for a follow up episode on our experience playing Skokie Country Club this past week. Kris also dives into the do's and don'ts of ...

Reviewing the Callaway Mac Daddy CB Wedge | 278

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Adam details all the great new features in the Callaway Mac Daddy CB wedges. Adam discusses his experiences testing the wedges both...

Ben Hogan GS53 Max Driver with Tyler Brewton | 277

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Brewton is the Director of Marketing at Ben Hogan Golf, and he's here to talk about the new GS53 MAX drivers. Tyler and Adam also touch on the u...

Kentwool Fall and Winter Collection | 276

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Luneckas is the President of Kentwool Performance Apparel and joins the show to discuss their exciting new fall and winter sock collection. Lau...

Should I Buy Forgiving Golf Clubs? | 275

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Adam discusses whether or not there is a benefit to playing more forgiving golf clubs. He also incorporates a few comments from Th...

Tour Edge Hot Launch 521 Series with Jon Claffey | 274

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Claffey of Tour Edge Golf joins the show to discuss Adam's recent review of the excellent EXS 220 fairway wood, as well as the new Hot Launch 521 ...

Chirp Golf App with President Charlie Grace | 273

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Grace of 8AM Golf is also the President of Chirp Golf, an exciting new live gaming golf app. Adam and Charlie discuss the background and origi...

Bryson DeChambeau's US Open Win with Adam Rehberg | 272

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Rehberg of Bridgestone Golf is back to talk about Bryson DeChambeau's incredible US Open victory. Adam shares a story about how the new Tour B go...

Theragun Founder Dr. Jason Wersland | 271

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Wersland is the founder of Theragun and Therabody, and he joins today's show. Dr. Jason discusses the origins of Theragun, an incredibly pop...

Benefits of Using an Armlock Putter | 270

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered using an armlock putter? In today's episode, Adam details the pros and cons of using an armlock putter following his multi-mo...

Golf Business Boom with Mike Stachura | 269

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Stachura of Golf Digest is back to discuss the recent golf industry boom. Mike and Adam go over some of the data that shows how rounds played and...

Comparing the Ben Hogan Golf UiHi Iron and VKTR+ Hybrid |268

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Adam compares and contrasts the Ben Hogan Golf UiHi utility iron and VKTR+ hybrid. Adam has spent the last month testing both and ...

Improve Your Golf Game with Scott Hogan | 267

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Hogan is a teaching golf professional in the Chicagoland area and recently gave Adam a lesson at Stony Creek Golf Course in Oak Lawn, IL. Scott ...

The Inrange Golf Experience with David Rayner | 266

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Rayner is a Client Executive of Inrange Golf, an exciting new product in the driving range technology space that appeals to both the serious gol...

Has Your View of Golf Changed in 2020? | 265

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kris McEwen and Bill Bush join the show to discuss their experiences with golf media and playing the game during COVID. The three discuss whether curr...

Cleveland Golf ZipCore Wedges with Brian Schielke | 264

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The new Cleveland Golf ZipCore wedges are here, and so is Brian Schielke, director of marketing for Cleveland/Srixon/XXIO Golf. Brian shares the backs...

The Art of Coaching Golf with Virgil Herring | 263

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Virgil Herring is a professional golf coach, podcast host, entrepreneur, author and possibly the most interesting guest we've ever had on the show. Vi...

Increase Golf Mobility with Trainfuly.com | 262

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Malchow is the founder of Trainfuly.com, a fantastic body mechanic resource to help get your body right for the game. Thomas and Adam discuss t...

SQAIRZ Golf Shoes with Bob Winskowicz | 261

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can a pair of golf shoes actually improve your golf swing? Bob Winskowicz of SQAIRZ Golf joins the show to tell us how. Bob and Adam go deep into the ...

TPT Red Range Golf Shafts | 260

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zak Kozuchowski and Jon Sinclair from TPT Golf Shafts join the show to discuss the incredible new Red Rage shaft series.

FlingGolf President John Pruellage | 259

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Pruellage is the president of FlingGolf, an exciting and fun spin on how to play the game we all love.

Matt Smart of Asher Golf | 258

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Smart of Asher Golf joins the podcast to discuss the company's origins, relaunch, new products and more.

PGA Tour Reboot and Lessons Learned | 257

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show Adam discusses the return of the PGA TOUR and a few more anecdotes he's learned during the reboot of golf.

3 Lessons Golf Learned During COVID | 256

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Adam shares three things he believes golf learned during COVID, and why the game cannot go back to the way it once was.

Stuart Goldstein on COVID and the Golf Industry | Episode 255

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Goldstein is the Managing Director of RG Narrative, and he joins the show to give his take on how COVID has impacted the golf industry.

BONUS EPISODE: Stir the Pot with Golf Unfiltered

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every Tuesday the team of Golf Unfiltered meets on livestream for STIR THE POT, an interactive event where you can be part of the show! This special b...

Dan Edwards and Rob Miller of THP Off Course | 254

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Edwards and Rob Miller are the co-hosts of THP Off Course, a fantastic new podcast from The Hackers Paradise. The guys cover a lot of ground on ra...

Furloughed During COVID-19 | 253

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the podcast Alex DePallo is back, but for a very different reason. Alex was one of millions of Americans who was furloughed, and then later ...

Review of the UST Mamiya LIN-Q Shafts | 252

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adam sits down to give you the details on UST Mamiya's new LIN-Q wood shaft series, including the differences between the Gunmetal and Purple varietie...

Jeff Brunski, VP of R&D at Srixon Golf | 251

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Brunski is the VP, Research & Development for Srixon/Cleveland/XXIO. Jeff and Adam talk about his early days at Cleveland, including the merger a...

Cog Hill General Manager Troy Newport | 250

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Troy Newport is the GM of Cog Hill Golf in Lemont, IL. Troy and Adam discuss what it's like to run one of the state's best golf courses, especially du...

Catching Up with Stitch Golf CEO Brad King|249

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brad King is the CEO of Stitch Golf, an incredible golf accessory and apparel brand based out of North Carolina. Brad and Adam discuss Stitch Golf's b...

Keep Your Golf Game Sharp with Mitchell Golf | 248

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Gallagher of Mitchell Golf joins the show to share tips on how you can keep your golf equipment maintained while being stuck at home. Patrick ...

The Life of a Pro Tour Rep with Michael Jolly of Srixon Golf | 247

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Jolly is a pro tour rep working specifically in the world of Player Development for Cleveland/Srixon/XXIO across all major tours. Michael and ...

Ben Hogan ICON Irons with CEO Scott White | 246

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott White is the President & CEO of Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company, and he joins the show to discuss the new ICON irons. Adam and Scott discuss so...

Callaway Apparel's New Spring and Summer Line | 245

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex DePallo of Callaway Apparel is back to talk about their new exciting Spring and Summer collection. Alex and Adam go over the new styles, tech, an...

How Can Gravity Golf Help Your Golf Swing? | 244

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Lee is a 12-time Top 100 golf instructor and the mastermind behind Gravity Golf, an innovative approach to the golf swing using the body's natur...

Design Your Dream Par 4 with Nicklaus Design | 243

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy Hearden of Nicklaus Design joins the show to discuss the exciting Design Your Dream Par 4 contest, in conjunction with Golf Magazine. 

Getting Fit into a UST Mamiya Golf Shaft | 242

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at Hammock Beach Resort, Adam sits down with THPers David and Mike to learn about their custom driver fitting experience with Danny Le o...