Chronicles From The Upper Deck

Birdies and Banter Part XV- The Catcher in the Rai

Derrick and Patrick recap the 108th PGA Championship at Arronimink Golf Club. The guys talk about Aaron Rai's major breakthrough in Philadelphia. Plus, they talk about how their picks fared and what lies ahead in professional golf. Follow Patrick's podcast on social media @TheNPPLiveFollow Derrick's podcast on social media: @CFTUDPODWhat did you guys think of the PGA Championship?

Chapter XLIX- The Wonderful World of Sports with Mark Purdy

Chapter 49 is about using the biggest tool in journalism, your brain. Derrick sits down with former award-winning San Jose Mercury News sports columnist Mark Purdy. Mark talks about his upbringing in Celina, OH and how a local sports editor helped him get his start in sports journalism. Mark also talks about how covering the Ball State University football team led him to meeting his future wife. Plus, he shares stories from his career such as interviewing Pete Rose at his house, how he came up with the Los Tiburones nickname for the San Jose Sharks. He also talks about getting inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame in 2021. He also shares the origin of the name for McCovey Cove plus how his research helped the Grateful Dead get a plaque from the City of San Jose. Follow Mark on X: @MercPurdy Follow the podcast on social media: @CFTUDPOD Thank you for your love & support!

Birdies and Banter XIV- PGA Championship returns to Aronimink GC

Birdies and Banter returns to your life. Derrick and Patrick make their picks for the 106th PGA Championship. Derrick shares the history of Aronimink Golf Club and how a renovation led by Gill Hanse/Jim Wegner to the PGA returning to the Donald Ross design for the first time since 1962. The guys also discuss the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund pulling funding from LIV Golf after the 2026 season. Derrick & Patrick make their picks to see who leaves the City of Brotherly Love with the Wannamaker Trophy.Drop your predictions belowSubscribe to  @thenpplive  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtEUxTL3VtEuCB8k0x6NI1Q] and follow them on social media.Subscribe to our channel and follow the podcast @CFTUDPOD on Social Media.

Chapter XLVIII- U.S. Adaptive Open Future + Believing in Bieber

Chapter 48 is here on your doorstep. Derrick shares an update about playing in the U.S. Adaptive Open plus shares how Justin Bieber inspired a new generation with his performance at Coachaella. Derrick shares his takes from around the sports world. Follow the podcast on Social Media: @CFTUDPOD, Follow Derrick on Snapchat: @thedrgolftrain1

Birdies and Banter Chapter XIV- A Mcllroy Encore

Rory Mcllroy goes back to back at the Masters Tournament! Derrick and Patrick recap Masters Week and talks about some headlines from around the golf world. Follow CFTUD Podcast &⁠  @thenpplive ⁠ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtEUxTL3VtEuCB8k0x6NI1Q] on Instagram.