Driven Golf Podcast
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9 - Ryan French on Monday Q Info & Chasing the Dream
Driven Golf Podcast
01/16/24 • 92 min
Jim chats with Ryan French, a.k.a. Monday Q Info. Ryan’s passion for golf and those chasing their dreams has led him to be the trusted source for the compelling stories of heartbreak and breakthroughs that occur nearly every week on the fringes of professional golf. I hope you’ll see the parallels between Ryan’s story and the professional golfers that he covers.
In Angle of Attack, Andrew & Jim finish their three-part series on tournament prep for elite junior golfers. In this episode, we discuss best practices the day of and during an event.
The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books.
@flagbaggolf on Instagram
https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Mention 'Driven Golf' to receive a free custom headcover with any order of a golf bag.
https://strackaline.com/
Enter code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine Yardage Books & Greens Guides.
Engage with hosts and followers on the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook.
Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8EZuxfLOC4X3v7yzNz2Ow
Resources:
Guest: Ryan French
Website: https://www.mondayq.com
Twitter: @caseofthegolf1
IG: @mondayqinfo
Flag Bag Golf Company: https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Andrew Lewis Golf: @andrewlewisgolf on Instagram
@drivengolfanalytics on Instagram; @golfdriven on Twitter
Host: Jim Colton (@jcolton31)
Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)
7 - Brian Schneider on Old Barnwell and a Career in Golf Design
Driven Golf Podcast
12/19/23 • 103 min
Brian Schneider, a golf architect based in Charleston, South Carolina. Brian talks about getting his start with Tom Doak over twenty years ago and the influence that he and other great architects have had on his work and his career. Brian also discusses his latest project at Old Barnwell, a co-design with Blake Conant, that has helped turn Aiken, South Carolina into the latest hot bed in golf.
In Angle of Attack (1:25:15), Andrew & I start the first of a three-part series discussing tournament prep for elite junior golfers. In this episode, we discuss best practice for the weeks leading up to a tournament.
The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books.
@flagbaggolf on Instagram
Josh Smith Fine Art: https://www.joshuasmithart.com/
Mention 'Driven Golf' to receive a free custom headcover with any order of a golf bag.
Enter code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine Yardage Books & Greens Guides.
Engage with hosts and followers on the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook.
Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8EZuxfLOC4X3v7yzNz2Ow
Resources:
Flag Bag Golf Company: https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Andrew Lewis Golf: @andrewlewisgolf on Instagram
@drivengolfanalytics on Instagram; @golfdriven on Twitter
Host: Jim Colton (@jcolton31)
Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)
Guest: Brian Schneider (@bschneider126 on Twitter; @bschneidergolf on Instagram)
Old Barnwell: https://oldbarnwell.com/
Blake Conant: (@dundee_golf on Twitter)
13 - Kate Smith on Life on the Epson Tour and Ground Under Repair Design
Driven Golf Podcast
03/12/24 • 87 min
Kate Smith, a professional golfer and co-owner of Ground Under Repair, discusses her background in golf growing up in Minnesota and her college golf experience at the University of Nebraska. She also talks about her partnership with Shane Bacon and their graphic design business. Kate shares her insights on the recruiting process for college golf, the progression of her golf skills, and her experience playing in the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Jim and Kate then transition to discussing Kate's professional golf life, including her experience on the Epson Tour and her preparations for the upcoming season.
In Angle of Attack, Andrew and Jim continue their series designed to help junior golfers (and really any golfer) bring down their scoring average over time. In this episode, they focus on the chipping and putting miscues that often make the difference between shooting 80 and breaking 80.
The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books.
@flagbaggolf on Instagram
https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Mention 'Driven Golf' to receive a free custom headcover with any order of a golf bag.
https://strackaline.com/
Enter code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine Yardage Books & Greens Guides.
Engage with hosts and followers on the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook.
Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8EZuxfLOC4X3v7yzNz2Ow
Resources:
Guest: Kate Smith (@kate.stroh)
Ground Under Repair Design: https://gurdesigns.com/
Flag Bag Golf Company: https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Andrew Lewis Golf: @andrewlewisgolf on Instagram
@drivengolfanalytics on Instagram; @golfdriven on Twitter
Host: Jim Colton (@jcolton31)
Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)
Music by: DG Beat Labs (@dgbeatlab)
5 - Brian Hilko on The Golf Factory & the Rise of Simulator Golf
Driven Golf Podcast
11/21/23 • 98 min
Brian Hilko is a PGA professional and owner of The Golf Factory, a new indoor golf facility outside of Chicago. Brian takes us through his life in the game, from his work with junior golfers to most recently becoming a small business owner. Brian also provides some great insights for anybody looking to invest in a launch monitor or build out a simulator space in your home.
In Angle of Attack w/ Andrew Lewis (1:08:25), Andrew & I talk about the offseason development plans and setting your junior golfer up for success in 2024 and beyond. And Peter Flory is back to help me discuss a Big Idea (1:25:45) for using Artificial Intelligence to develop golf courses.
The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books.
@flagbaggolf on Instagram
https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Mention 'Driven Golf' to receive a free custom headcover with any order of a golf bag.
https://strackaline.com/
Enter code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine Yardage Books & Greens Guides.
Engage with hosts and followers on the the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook.
Resources:
The Golf Factory: https://www.golffactory.golf/
@golf_factory_chicago on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/golf_factory_chicago/)
Andrew Lewis Golf: @andrewlewisgolf on Instagram
@drivengolfanalytics on Instagram; @golfdriven on Twitter
Host: Jim Colton (@jcolton31)
Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)
Show Notes:
01:30 Interview with Brian Hilko
05:48 Brian's Golf Journey and Obsession
07:35 Brian's Professional Golf Career
09:21 Brian's Love for Golf Architecture
12:21 Exploring Hidden Golf Gems
25:07 Brian's Experience with Junior Golfers
31:24 Transition from Professional Golf to Business
32:37 The Birth of the Golf Factory
36:04 Creating a Unique Indoor Golf Experience
49:00 The Role of TrackMan IO in Golf Factory
01:02:37 Advice for Building Your Own Golf Space
01:07:51 Introducing a New Sponsor: Straka Line Yardage Books
01:08:23 The Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis: Off-Season Planning
01:25:47 The Big Idea: Artificial Intelligence in Golf Course Design
23 - Chandler Withington on Archive 22 and Hazeltine National
Driven Golf Podcast
08/01/24 • 93 min
In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, host Jim Colton interviews Chandler Withington (@chandlerwithington), a longtime head professional at Hazeltine National and founder of Archive 22. Withington shares his inspiring path from his early days in golf to his career as a PGA professional at Seminole, Merion, and eventually at Hazeltine (site of the 2024 U.S. Amateur).
Listeners will gain insight into the importance of family and faith in Withington's life, his transition from golf to his artistic venture, and his dedication to preserving golf history through his hand-drawn artwork at Archive 22. Withington’s anecdotes about significant moments, such as working with Davis Love III during the Ryder Cup, emphasize the impact of mentorship and the lasting relationships formed in the golf community.
In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis (1:11:55), Andrew & Jim discuss the concept of ball control and having a swing blueprint as being a key differentiating factor between golfers averaging 74 and those averaging 72.
The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention 'Driven Golf' when ordering a Flag Bag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order of one of their golf bags.
@flagbaggolf on Instagram
FlagBag Golf: https://flagbaggolfco.com/
StrackaLine: https://www.strackaline.com
Resources:
"WAGR Files: The Curious Case of Trevor Gutschewski's 3570 WAGR" on DRVN.GOLF
Engage with hosts and followers on the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel.
Check out Andrew Lewis's YouTube channel and subscribe!
- Guest: Chandler Withington (@chandlerwithington)
- Archive 22: https://archive22.com
- Host: Jim Colton (@jcolton31)
- Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)
- Music by: DG Beat Labs (@dgbeatlab on Instagram)
16 - Steve "Pepsi" Hale on Life as a Tour Caddie
Driven Golf Podcast
04/23/24 • 82 min
Steve 'Pepsi' Hale joins Jim to discuss his long career as a caddie on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry tour. You may know Pepsi as the caddie who was on Keegan Bradley's bag for the 2011 PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club. Or may you know Pepsi as the caddie who got into it with Miguel Angel Jimenez at the 2015 World Match Play. These are just a few of the stories that we get into in this episode.
In Angle of Attack (1:14:45), Andrew and Jim continue their discussion on the differentiating factors between shooting 78 vs. 76. In this episode, we discuss how a twist on scramble format can help reveal flaws in your game.
The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books.
@flagbaggolf on Instagram
https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Mention 'Driven Golf' to receive a free custom headcover with any order of a golf bag.
https://strackaline.com/
Enter code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine Yardage Books & Greens Guides.
Engage with hosts and followers on the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook.
Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8EZuxfLOC4X3v7yzNz2Ow
Resources:
Guest: Steve 'Pepsi' Hale
Andrew Lewis Golf: @andrewlewisgolf on Instagram
@drivengolfanalytics on Instagram; @golfdriven on Twitter
Host: Jim Colton (@jcolton31)
Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)
Music by: DG Beat Labs (@dgbeatlab)
15 - Raul Pereda on Q-School and Life as a PGA Tour Rookie
Driven Golf Podcast
04/09/24 • 103 min
PGA Tour rookie Raul Pereda joins Andrew to discuss his journey from the Latin America tour to getting one of the five coveted PGA Tour cards at Qualifying School last fall. Raul shares his experience navigating the stages of Q School and the critical shots in the final round that helped him secure his PGA Tour card for 2024. Raul talks about adapting to life and the competition of the PGA tour, from equipment changes to rounding out his skillset to compete against the best players in the world. Finally, Raul emphasizes the need to develop a love for the game and resilience, especially for junior golfers looking to follow in his footsteps.
In Angle of Attack (1:21:00), Andrew and Jim continue their discussion on the differentiating factors between shooting 78 vs. 76. In this episode, they discuss driving distance and some of the recommended tools and tactics for gaining club head speed and ball speed.
The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books.
@flagbaggolf on Instagram
https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Mention 'Driven Golf' to receive a free custom headcover with any order of a golf bag.
https://strackaline.com/
Enter code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine Yardage Books & Greens Guides.
Engage with hosts and followers on the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook.
Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8EZuxfLOC4X3v7yzNz2Ow
Resources:
Guest: Raul Pereda (@raulpdlh)
Andrew Lewis Golf: @andrewlewisgolf on Instagram
@drivengolfanalytics on Instagram; @golfdriven on Twitter
Host: Jim Colton (@jcolton31)
Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)
Music by: DG Beat Labs (@dgbeatlab)
Special Thanks: (@golfcoachus)
09/19/24 • 102 min
In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Andrew interviews Bobby Massa, a Mid-Am golfer and recent U.S. Amateur quarterfinalist, who opens up about his journey through the ups and downs of competitive golf. From his humble beginnings in junior golf to navigating the intense pressures of college and professional competition, Bobby offers listeners a candid look at the mental and physical demands of golf at the highest level. In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew and Jim start the first of their multi-series look into the factors that differentiate a 72 vs. 70 golfer (i.e. the elite vs. hyper-elite). In this episode they talk about the conviction, commitment and dedicated use of statistics as a key for golfers looking to climb the mountain.
The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code ‘DRIVEN’ to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention ‘Driven Golf’ when ordering a FlagBag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order of one of their golf bags.
@flagbaggolf on Instagram
FlagBag Golf: https://flagbaggolfco.com/
StrackaLine: https://www.strackaline.com
Resources:
Engage with hosts and followers on the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel.
Check out Andrew Lewis's YouTube channel and subscribe!
Shameless Plug: "Franklin: The Musical" on Spotify
- Guest: Bobby Massa (@bobbymassa3)
- Host: Andrew Lewis (@andrewlewisgolf); Jim Colton (@drvn.golf)
- Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)
- Music by: DG Beat Labs (@dgbeatlab)
12 - Chris Mayson on Life as a PGA Tour Coach
Driven Golf Podcast
02/27/24 • 99 min
Andrew Lewis chats with Chris Mayson, one of Golf Digest's Top 50 Best Teachers in America, and instructor to many top amateur and professional players. Chris discusses his start in the game as an elite junior player in the UK, how that led to opportunities to play college golf in the U.S. and eventually led to a professional and coaching career.
Chris has some great stories about when he knew his professional playing days were up and the highlight of being on the bag caddying for his player Brendan Steele for his first tour win.
In Angle of Attack, Andrew and Jim start a series designed to help junior golfers (and really any golfer) bring down their scoring average over time. In this episode, we focus on the mental and emotional stumbling blocks that often make the difference between shooting 80 and breaking 80.
The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books.
@flagbaggolf on Instagram
https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Mention 'Driven Golf' to receive a free custom headcover with any order of a golf bag.
https://strackaline.com/
Enter code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine Yardage Books & Greens Guides.
Engage with hosts and followers on the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook.
Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8EZuxfLOC4X3v7yzNz2Ow
Resources:
Guest: Chris Mayson (@chrismaysongolf)
Chris Mayson Website: https://www.chrismaysongolf.com/
Flag Bag Golf Company: https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Andrew Lewis Golf: @andrewlewisgolf on Instagram
@drivengolfanalytics on Instagram; @golfdriven on Twitter
Host: Jim Colton (@jcolton31)
Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)
Music by: DG Beat Labs
11 - Tony Pancake on Crooked Stick, the Dye Legacy and a Life in Golf
Driven Golf Podcast
02/13/24 • 107 min
Jim chats with Tony Pancake, the Director of Golf at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana. Tony talks about his 40-year career as a PGA professional, recently culminating in being honored as the PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year for 2024.
Tony tells some fascinating stories about his 20 years at Crooked Stick, including a round with Pete Dye during his job interview, memories from the many professional tournaments hosted over the years and more recently how the club honors the Dye-family legacy through the Dye Junior Invitational.
Tony is also the father of an accomplished amateur player, and shares tips for raising children in the game. All culminating in a special moment shared with his daughter Annabelle at last year's British Women's Amateur.
In Angle of Attack, Andrew, Joseph, and Jim discuss takeaways, follow-ups and observations from the first volume of Angle of Attack, take a deeper dive on Rules and provide a preview of Volume 2.
The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books.
@flagbaggolf on Instagram
https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Mention 'Driven Golf' to receive a free custom headcover with any order of a golf bag.
https://strackaline.com/
Enter code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine Yardage Books & Greens Guides.
Engage with hosts and followers on the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook.
Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8EZuxfLOC4X3v7yzNz2Ow
Resources:
Guest: Tony Pancake
Dye Junior Invitational Website: https://www.dyejuniorinvitational.com/
IG: @thedyejuniorinvitational
Flag Bag Golf Company: https://flagbaggolfco.com/
Andrew Lewis Golf: @andrewlewisgolf on Instagram
@drivengolfanalytics on Instagram; @golfdriven on Twitter
Host: Jim Colton (@jcolton31)
Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)
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FAQ
How many episodes does Driven Golf Podcast have?
Driven Golf Podcast currently has 28 episodes available.
What topics does Driven Golf Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Golf.
What is the most popular episode on Driven Golf Podcast?
The episode title '6 - Josh Smith on Flag Bag Golf Company, Oil Painting & a Life in Golf' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Driven Golf Podcast?
The average episode length on Driven Golf Podcast is 96 minutes.
How often are episodes of Driven Golf Podcast released?
Episodes of Driven Golf Podcast are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Driven Golf Podcast?
The first episode of Driven Golf Podcast was released on Sep 26, 2023.
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