Golf Unfiltered Podcast

UST Mamiya Distance Bash with Danny Le | 241

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Le, Sr. Director of Marketing for UST Mamiya, sits down with Adam to talk about the Distance Bash live from Hammock Beach Resort.

How Can the Bridgestone Tour B Help Your Game? | 240

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot Mellow of Bridgestone Golf is back to discuss the new Tour B Series golf balls. Elliot goes in-depth about the new technology within Tour B, in...

How Does AI Affect Custom Club Fitting? | 239

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Vrska of Callaway Golf is back to discuss the new Callaway MAVRIK drivers, including how artificial intelligence was used to create them, and ...

Debating the USGA Distance Report

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Edwards of The Hackers Paradise is back in an emergency podcast to debate the USGA Distance Report findings. Dan and Adam talk at length about the...

Swing Juice Apparel with Jon Mason

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Mason is the owner and creator of Swing Juice, an online golf-themed apparel store that features fun, trending topic designs for our favorite game...

Hits and Misses from the 2020 PGA Show

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adam is back from the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL. In this episode he gives his initial impressions from the week, including the products...

PGA Show 2020: Bridgestone Ball Launch | 235

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Jeremy are back to talk about the Bridgestone Tour B ball launch in Orlando, FL. What did they see? What did they hear? What can consumers exp...

PGA Show Monday Roundtable | 234

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The THP Crew -- Jeremy, Michael, and Dan -- sit down with Adam to discuss behind-the-scenes of the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show. The group also dive into...

PGA Show 2020: Monday Before the Show

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adam sits down with Dan Edwards and Jeremy Dick of The Hackers Paradise to preview the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show from the Media Center.

PGA Show: What Should Consumers Expect? | 232

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Sherman of Practical Golf is back to discuss the upcoming 2020 PGA Merchandise Show, including what consumers should expect from the new product r...

Similarities in Golf Equipment? | 231

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off the year 2020 on the GU podcast with a few special announcements on the direction of the website and show. Adam then discusses the recent ...

PC Golf Customs Metalwork Designs | 230

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Leitelt is the owner of PC Golf Customs, a small business geared toward custom metalwork designs on ball markers, divot tools and more. Paul and ...

Sam Bettinardi Talks INOVAI 6.0 Series | 229

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Bettinardi is the VP of Bettinardi Golf and he joins the show to talk about the new 2020 offerings from the putter brand. Sam and Adam discuss the...

Scott McCarron on the Benefits of CBD Oil | 228

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Kraus is the President and COO of Functional Remedies, an organic, 100% sustainable distributor of hemp oil products.  Scott McCarron is...

Custom Headcovers with Hole 9 Design | 227

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Mast is the owner and designer at Hole 9 Design, a custom headcover company located in Austin, TX. Aaron and Adam discuss the origins of the com...

Debating One Length Irons | 225

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Babbitt of The Hackers Paradise is back to debate the pros and cons of playing a set of one-length irons. Adam is firmly against playing them, JB...

The Champion Mindset with Robert Price | 225

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Price is a mental performance coach and owner of Elite Minds, an organization focused on helping athletes establish their champion mindset. Rob...

The Lost Art of Playing Golf | 224

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Authors Karl Morris and Gary Nicol are back to discuss their new book, The Lost Art of Playing Golf.  Adam, Karl and Gary discuss the finer points...

Club Building Basics with Ryan Barath | 223

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Barath is a Master Club Builder and Fitter who produces podcasts, videos and more for GolfWRX. In this episode, Ryan shares how he got started in...

Callaway Apparel Weather Series with Alex DePallo | 222

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alex DePallo is the Brand Marketing Manager of Callaway Apparel and joins the show to talk about the newest Weather Series line from the brand. Alex d...

The Biggest Red Herring in Golf | Episode 221

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Adam answers listener questions submitted via Twitter and The Hackers Paradise member forum. What is the biggest red herring i...

Reviewing the Live View Golf Pro Camera | 220

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Yang is the founder and owner of Live View Golf, developers of the exciting and useful Live View Pro golf camera. Shane and Adam discuss the ori...

Reviewing the Cleveland Golf CBX2 Wedge | 219

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast review, Adam is back to discuss the Cleveland Golf CBX2 wedges that he's just added to his golf bag. There is a lot to like about thes...

Collaborating in Golf Social Media | 218

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Babbitt of The Hackers Paradise is back to meet with Adam on a number of topics, specifically the growing trend of collaboration among golf media...

Titleist Golf Ball Marketing with Michael Mahoney | 217

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Mahoney is the VP of Golf Ball Product & Marketing at Titleist, and he joins Adam this week to talk about his team's approach to product devel...

Ranting About Slow Play, Pt. 2 | Episode 216

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Slow play in golf is once again a hot topic in golf media, and Adam shares his thoughts on the players being called out and what non-enforcement of th...

18Birdies CEO Eddy Lui | Episode 215

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Eddy Lui, Founder and CEO of 18Birdies, joins the show this week to talk about his popular golf app, upcoming features and more.

REWIND: Family Golf Travel with Matt and Katie Ginella

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We'll be back with a brand new podcast episode next week, but to tide you over here is one of our favorites from earlier this season with Matt and Kat...

Talking Mizuno MP-20 Irons with Chris Voshall | Episode 214

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Voshall is the Product and Marketing Manager for Mizuno Golf, and he is here to talk about the exciting new MP-20 iron series. Find Chris on ...

The Lost Art of Putting | Episode 213

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Nicol and Karl Morris are PGA teaching professionals and the authors of 'The Lost Art of Putting', a new book that focuses on making you a better...

Golf Fitness Tips with Kyle Pecka | Episode 212

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Pecka is a Golf Fitness Instructor for Smart Golf & Fitness, based out of the Chicago area. Kyle discusses some of the more common ailments that ...

Ranting About Pace of Play | Episode 211

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam gets a few things off his chest after playing one of the longest rounds of golf in his career. What are the symptoms of slow play...

Jason Moore of TRUE Linkswear | Episode 210

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Moore is a partner and the President of TRUE Linkswear. He joins the podcast this week to discuss the origins of his business and the brand, as ...

The Problems with Women's Golf Clothing | Episode 209

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Back by popular demand, Mrs. GU — Kristen— is back to talk about everything that’s wrong with women’s golf fashion. We cover a wide range of t...

Cut Golf Blue DC Golf Balls | Episode 208

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Uisprapassorn is back to discuss Cut Golf's first ever dual-core golf ball, the Cut Blue DC. Sam and Adam also discuss the growth of the company, ...

Pay to Play in High School Golf | Episode 207

08 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, listener Tom and Adam discuss a conversation he overheard between two high school golfers that highlights what Tom believes to be ...

Sustainable Living at Cog Hill | Episode 206

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Angelica Carmen and Chris Flick are the two masterminds behind Cog Sustainability, a unique feature and approach to sustainability on the grounds of t...

How Are Golf Clubs Tested? | Episode 205

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Vrska is back to discuss the ways that new golf equipment is testing in quality control before being released to the public. He and Adam discu...

TaylorMade GAPR Clubs with Tomo Bystedt | Episode 204

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tomo Bystedt is the Sr. Director of Product Creation at TaylorMade Golf, and he joins the show today to talk all about the GAPR utility clubs.  GA...

Stroke Lab Putters with Sean Toulon | Episode 203

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Toulon, SVP at Callaway Golf and GM at Odyssey Golf, joins the show to talk about his new Stroke Lab putters.

Golf Digest Flagstick Study with Tom Mase | Episode 202

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Mase is a mechanical engineer with over 30 years experience who recently lead a study for Golf Digest on whether leaving the flagstick in during p...

The Ball Tiger Woods Used to Win the Masters | Episode 201

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger Woods used a Bridgestone golf ball to win his historic fifth Masters in 2019. Elliot Mellow of Bridgestone joins the show to tell us more about ...

Noelle Zavaleta of Cleveland/Srixon Golf | Episode 200

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To help celebrate our 200th episode, Noelle Zavaleta of Cleveland/Srixon Golf joins the show. Noelle and I talk about her background in golf, how she ...

Getting Fit at Club Champion | Episode 199

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Sherburne, founder and Master Club Fitter at Club Champion joins the show to talk about the benefits of getting fit, the services available at Cl...

Golf Swings Over History | Episode 198

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Kerr-Dineen is the newest instruction editor at Golf.com, and joins the show to discuss his views on golf swings of the game's best over time.  ...

Club Fitting and Engineering | Episode 197

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Vrska is back to discuss the engineering side of club fitting, including what to look for in new club technology, specification myths, and mor...

5 Steps to Choosing a New Driver | Episode 196

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode Adam shares five steps you can use when purchasing a new driver. Do you know what you want to gain from a new driver? How do yo...

TaylorMade Spider X Putter with Bill Price | Episode 195

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The TaylorMade Spider X putter is getting a ton of attention lately due to recent wins on multiple tours. Bill Price, Sr. Director of Putters and Wedg...

Golf Twitter Outrage | Episode 194

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Golf Twitter has become its own entity on social media as of late, and Trey from OutsideTheCut.com joins the show to break it down.

Jason Hiland of Sub 70 Golf | Episode 193

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Hiland of Sub 70 Golf joins the show to share the story of his company, details on their exciting new club line, and their direct-to-consumer pr...

Family Golf Travel with Matt and Katie Ginella | Episode 192

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Katie Ginella are golf's traveling couple as they visit all corners of the globe experiencing life, golf, and family adventures. They join us...

Miura CB 301 Irons with Bill Holowaty | Episode 191

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Holowaty of Miura Golf returns to the podcast to discuss the new Miura Golf CB 301 irons. Bill describes the thought process that goes into their...

5 Takeaways from the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show | Episode 190

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Adam is back in frigid Chicago after spending a week in Orlando with The Hackers Paradise to cover the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show. Here are five takeaw...

Recapping 2019 PGA Show Day 1 | Episode 189

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Vrska and Gary Coad join Adam to discuss their impressions of Day 1 of the 2019 PGA Show, including what surprised them the most from the day....

PGA Show Calm Before the Storm | Episode 188

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're down in Orlando for the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show, and Gary Coad from THP Media discusses his first visit to the major of the golf business.

Questions Leading into the PGA Merchandise Show | Episode 187

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The PGA Merchandise Show is a week away and there are a number of questions related to club marketing, direct-to-consumer pricing models, and more tha...

TJ Auclair of The Caddie Network | Episode 186

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

TJ Auclair is the director of content at The Caddie Network, an exciting new golf website that offers a fresh perspective on the game through the eyes...

Looking Ahead to 2019 | Episode 185

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With the first episode of 2019, Adam talks about what's new and upcoming for the website and podcast this year. PGA Merchandise Show, Waste Management...

Golf Life Navigators | Episode 184

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Becker, CEO joins the show to talk about Golf Life Navigators: a company that specializes in helping you find the private country club or golf c...

Golf Course Architecture with Tony Dear | Episode 183

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Dear is a seasoned golf journalist and golf course architecture enthusiast, researcher, and published author. Tony and I discuss what GCA beginne...

Peter Kessler - The Voice of Golf | Episode 182

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Kessler has long been heralded as the premier voice of golf and sports broadcasting for decades. Following a recent resurgence in social media, ...

Clublender.com CEO Casey McCourt | Episode 181

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Casey McCourt is the co-founder and CEO of Clublender.com, a full-service, high-end club rental service. Casey and Adam discuss the background of the ...

SteadHead Golf Training Aid | Episode 180

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Reed Howard is a mini-tour player and inventor of the new golf swing training aid, the SteadHead. Reed and Adam talk about the background of the Stead...

Golf Stories: Freddy | Episode 179

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with another Golf Stories episode as listener Freddy shares his experience working for the PGA of America, his thoughts on the PGA Merchan...

Returning to the PGA Merchandise Show | Episode 178

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adam gives a few updates on his game, trends he is noticing on equipment choices among PGA TOUR winners, and announces his return to the 2019 PGA Merc...

Checking In with Wilson Golf | Episode 177

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adam visits Wilson Sporting Goods's world headquarters in Chicago, IL., and catches up with Corey Holloway. Corey is the social media specialist for W...

Jane Geddes and #INVITEHER | Episode 176

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Geddes is an 11-time winner on the LPGA TOUR, a 2-time major winner, and an ambassador for the exciting new #InviteHER campaign.

US Ryder Cup Team Drama | Episode 175

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The United States Ryder Cup team has lost their minds following their loss to Europe, and Patrick Reed is causing most of the ruckus. Adam jumps on th...

Worldwide Golf Shops | Episode 174

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Al Morris, president and CEO, and Ben McCallister, VP of Marketing and Advertising of Worldwide Golf Enterprises joins the show to talk about their br...

Growing the Game with Youth on Course | Episode 173

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Heieck is the executive director of Youth on Course, a non-profit organization focused on growing the game by helping the nation's youth to play ...

Golf Stories: Lucy | Episode 172

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast, listener 'Lucy' joins the show to share her courageous story of overcoming tragedy, surviving, and using golf to cope ...

Current State of Golf Equipment Reviews | Episode 171

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Saternus of PluggedInGolf.com and industry veteran Michael Vrska join the show to continue the conversation on the current state of golf equipmen...

2018 PGA Championship Recap | Episode 170

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adam appears on Bill Hobson's Fore Golfers Network podcast to recap the 2018 PGA Championship from Bellerive in St. Louis. 

Golf Stories - Mike from THP | Episode 169

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adam welcomes a listener on the show, Mike from The Hackers Paradise forums, who shares his unique life story and how golf helps him get from one day ...

Golf and Letting Go of Regret | Episode 168

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Adam recalls a recent golf round where one shot changed the pace of his game and why letting go of regret is important in golf and in ...

The New Golden Age of Golf | Episode 167

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Adam breaks down the 2018 British Open including the fantastic run by Tiger Woods and eventual win by Francesco Molinari. Adam...

Touring Bettinardi Golf Headquarters

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Adam visits Bettinardi Golf headquarters in Tinley Park, IL. He meets up with Leonard Sales of Bettinardi to get a tour of the...

Jason Yip of State Apparel | Episode 165

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Yip, founder of State Apparel, joins the show to talk about his clothing company, their mission, and how they stay connected with the Bay Area c...

This Week in Golf Weirdness | Episode 164

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Adam discusses a few of the more unique stories in golf from recent weeks, including backstopping, using a compass on a yardage...

Playing Course Two at Medinah CC | Episode 163

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We switched things up this week on the podcast as Matt Saternus of PluggedInGolf.com interviews me on his great show, the Plugged In Golf Podcast!  M...

How Golf Has Helped Me Overcome Anxiety | Episode 162

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode was recorded at the end of a difficult week. We discuss news related to Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, and I talk about my own strug...

Golf Equipment and Trends | Episode 161

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode the GU family welcomes Matt Hackett to the team as he and I discuss what he's currently playing in his bag, where he sees golf equi...

Golf Scope Reads Putts for You | Episode 160

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Engle is the creator of Golf Scope, an incredible new smartphone app that uses augmented reality (AR) to read putts for you. Ryan shares how he t...

Swannies Golf Apparel | Episode 159

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Iverson is the co-founder of Swannies Golf Apparel, a lifestyle company aiming to make golf more enjoyable and accessible to everyone. We discuss...

Patrick Reed and Golf Fandom | Episode 158

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Reed's victory at the 2018 Masters is the topic of today's show, specifically fan and media reaction in the days that followed. Garrett Ford (...

Bob Lamkin of Lamkin Grips | Episode 157

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Lamkin, president and CEO of Lamkin Grips, joins the show to share stories from his company's history and features of their new products this year...

Dean Snell of Snell Golf | Episode 156

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Snell, founder of Snell Golf, joins the show to talk about the new MTB Black and MTB Red golf balls. Dean and I also discuss the ongoing golf bal...

The Resurgence of Tiger Woods | Episode 155

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Bier of TwoInchesShort.com joins me as we go complete fan-boy about Tiger Woods's triumphant return to relevance. Follow Dan Bier on Twitter at @T...

Golf Ball Distance Debate with Mike Stachura | Episode 154

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Stachura of Golf Digest returns to help break down the ongoing golf ball distance debate, as well as the arguments for and against rolling back t...

Golf Metrics 101 with Data Golf | Episode 153

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew and William Courchene are the co-founders of DataGolf.ca, a fantastic golf statistics and analysis website geared toward enhancing your unders...

Ball Wars and Callaway Rogue with Harry Arnett | Episode 152

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Arnett is a man who loves his job. As the SVP, Marketing and Brand Management of Callaway Golf and President of Ogio International, Harry is a l...

GolfLogix Putt Break Maps with Pete Charleston | Episode 151

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Charleston is the president of GolfLogix, the leading golf smartphone app. Pete joins the show to talk about his company and their newest product...

Golf Equipment and Social Media with Josh Babbitt | Episode 150

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Babbitt of THP Media and TheHackersParadise.com returns to share his highlights of the 2018 PGA Merchandise Show (including who was -- and wasn't...

PGA Show 2018 Recap with Michael Vrska | Episode 149

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Vrska joins the podcast to share his highlights from the 2018 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. We also discuss the dynamic between equipment O...

Get Custom Fit at True Spec Golf | Episode 148

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Anderson and Michael Glauberman join the podcast tonight to discuss the incredible custom club fitting company True Spec Golf. Scott and Michael...

Enhancing the Fan Experience with Provision Events | Episode 147

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Clemens is the founder of Provision Events, a worldwide sports activation agency that specializes in enhancing the fan experience at professional...

John Kim is Golf's Journeyman | Episode 146

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John Kim, now with US Kids Golf, has seen places and met people in golf you would not believe. John tells his story of how an obsession with the game ...

The Hackers Paradise Turns 10 | Episode 145

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Babbitt of TheHackersParadise.com is back to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his super popular golf media venture. Josh and Adam take a walk...

3 Big Predictions for 2018 | Episode 144

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adam gives three predictions for 2018 on what he thinks will happen in the golf industry. A few changes to the show -- and his golf bag -- are also di...

The Bag Room Chapter 7 | Episode 143

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adam reads chapter seven of his self-published book, The Bag Room. Silk and his friends plan a Fourth of July fireworks show at the golf course. After...