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Questions Leading into the PGA Merchandise Show | Episode 187

With the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show a week away, Adam discusses some of the questions he has involving the golf equipment market this year.

Welcome to Thunderdome.

Welcome to Thunderdome.

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 that need answers! Adam offers a few questions he's looking forward to discussing more in Orlando.

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Golf Life Navigators | Episode 184

Jason Becker, CEO of Golf Life Navigators, joins the show to share the background and benefits of his company.

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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 club that fits your lifestyle.

Visit Golf Life Navigators at their website, www.golflifenavigators.com.

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Golf Course Architecture with Tony Dear | Episode 183

Golf course architecture is a growing trend on social media, and journalist/researcher Tony Dear joins the show to help us sort everything out.

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Tony Dear is a seasoned golf journalist and golf course architecture enthusiast, researcher, and published author. Tony and I discuss what GCA beginners need to know, emerging social trends on the topic, and how modern technology has altered the game.

Follow Tony on Twitter at @tonyjdear.

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Peter Kessler - The Voice of Golf | Episode 182

Peter Kessler, commonly known as the Voice of Golf, joins the show to talk golf media, golf equipment, and so much more.

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Peter Kessler has long been heralded as the premier voice of golf and sports broadcasting for decades. Following a recent resurgence in social media, Peter joins the show to share his thoughts on the current state of golf media and the golf ball distance debate.

Follow Peter on Twitter at @peterkessler.

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Casey McCourt, CEO of Clublender

Casey McCourt, CEO and co-founder of Clublender.com, joins the show to talk about his unique golf club rental service.

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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 company, its benefits compared to traditional club renting, and more.

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US Ryder Cup Team Drama | Episode 175

The drama that continues to unfold among the US Ryder Cup team following their loss to Europe is not only ridiculous, it’s also embarrassing.

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 the podcast to rant about all the breaking news as the drama unfolds.


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Growing the Game with Youth on Course | Episode 173

Youth on Course is a non-profit organization focused on growing the game by helping families play some of the best courses in the country.

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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 more golf, attend college, and much more.

Visit YouthOnCourse.org to learn more.

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Golf Stories: Lucy | Episode 172

On today’s episode, listener ‘Lucy’ shares her amazing story of survival, overcoming PTSD, and how golf helps her every single day.

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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 with every day struggles.

If you are interested in sharing your story on our show, please email Adam at golfunfiltered@gmail.com.

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Golf and Letting Go of Regret | Episode 168

Adam shares his insights of letting go of regret following a recent round of golf.

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 life.

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The New Golden Age of Golf | Episode 167

Adam recaps the 2018 British Open and discusses why he believes we are in the new golden age of golf.

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 also explains why he believes we are living in the new golden age of golf.

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REVIEW: The Bettinardi Golf Fitting Experience | Episode 166

Adam visits Bettinardi Golf headquarters to get a tour of the facility and go through a custom putter fitting.

On this episode, Adam visits Bettinardi Golf headquarters in Tinley Park, IL and meets up with Leonard Sales, one of the company's head club fitters. 

Leonard walks Adam through the Bettinardi warehouse and manufacturing process, including an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the company's putters are made. Afterward, Adam experiences a full custom fitting for a new putter in the famous Studio B. 

Visit bettinardi.com to learn more about this incredible company and browse their excellent selection.

A small sample of my custom putter fitting at Bettinardi Golf's Studio B.

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This Week in Golf Weirdness | Episode 164

On this week’s episode Adam discusses some of the more unique storylines in golf from recent weeks.

The mad scientist, Bryson Dechambeau.

The mad scientist, Bryson Dechambeau.

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 book, and Tiger Woods's new putter! Finally Adam also gives a supplementary review of the Breakthrough Golf Stability Shaft he recently tested.

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Playing Course Two at Medinah Country Club | Episode 163

Matt Saternus of Plugged In Golf is here to talk about their recent round at Medinah CC Course Two. They also cover the Longleaf Tee System.

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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! Matt and I recall the round we recently played at Medinah Country Club Course Two, specifically the outstanding renovation and restoration of a truly great design. We talk about the Longleaf Tee System that Medinah has incorporated into the design and how we feel this could be the biggest benefit to the game.

Thanks to Matt for allowing me to simulcast the audio!

Follow Plugged In Golf on Twitter at @pluggedingolf

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How Golf Has Helped Me Overcome Anxiety | Episode 162

On today's episode, Adam discusses news from the week related to mental health, including how golf helps him overcome struggles of his own.

Believe it or not, this is calming for me.

Believe it or not, this is calming for me.

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 struggles with mental health. Golf has been a saving grace for me in many ways, and serves as a means to overcome anxiety and depression. If you are struggling or having serious thoughts of harming yourself, take the necessary step of calling the National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255.

If you know someone who struggles with their mental health and want to learn ways to speak to them about their health, visit MakeItOK.org to learn more.

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