Greens and Grain

Brian Bailie addresses GolfCask members about off-season golf training during winter, emphasizing skill acquisition over technical work. He highlights three key areas to focus on indoors: putting from six feet and in, short game mechanics, and goal setting. For putting, he recommends drills for speed and face control using indoor tools like mats and phantom cups. Short game practice can include torso-driven motions and trail-hand drills, even without a club. He underscores the importance of setting realistic goals, such as breaking specific score milestones (e.g., 100, 90, or par), by refining skills and understanding scoring dynamics. Brian concludes by expressing gratitude for 2024, excitement for 2025’s new content, and invites members to join the GolfCask community. Join our community at GolfCask.com! Follow us on Instagram, X, and TikTok @GolfCask

Brian Bailie recaps the Irons and Oak weekend event held in Charlottesville, VA, where participants enjoyed tastings from local distilleries like Ragged Branch, Silverback, Catoctin, Lost Whiskey, and Virginia Foothills. He answers three popular questions about whiskey types and flavor profiles, focusing on Scotch, bourbon, Irish whiskey, and rye. Brian explains the main grains and distillation processes for each, compares aging methods and flavor complexities, and highlights the Redbreast Lustau Edition as a standout from the event. He discusses the challenge of distinguishing high rye bourbons from rye whiskeys and invites listeners to join next year’s Irons and Oak or GolfCask events, including a 2025 trip to Ireland. Join Us at https://golfcask.com 1. Event Recap: Overview of Irons and Oak weekend with local whiskey tastings at venues like Whiskey Jar and Mill Room. 2. Whiskey Types: Discussion on Scotch, bourbon, Irish whiskey, and rye—focusing on grains, distillation, and flavors. 3. Highlight Whiskey: Redbreast Lustau named a favorite for its complexity and sweet sherry notes. 4. Whiskey Clarifications: Explanation of high rye bourbons versus rye whiskey. 5. Community Invitation: Encouragement to join GolfCask events, with plans for Ireland in 2025. 6. Closing Message: Live slow, drink slow, and stay tuned for more whiskey and golf content.

Brian Bailie welcomes viewers to GolfCasknation, introducing a new studio and guest, Lorcin O'Connor from Ireland, who will help expand GolfCask in Ireland. They discuss Irish whiskey, links golf, and the unique challenges of blending golf and whiskey culture across borders. Lorkin shares his impressions of the U.S., including trying ranch dressing and shooting guns, and highlights his love for creative golf courses and Green Spot whiskey. The segment concludes with plans for a GolfCask magazine, focusing on slow living through golf, whiskey, cigars, and storytelling, with contributions from coaches, distilleries, and enthusiasts.

Summary: High Percentage Putts and Finding Ones This video builds on the concept of high percentage putts, transitioning to the idea of "finding ones." Finding ones refers to putts with slopes of 1% or less, which result in minimal break and increase the probability of sinking putts. Key points include: 1. Finding Ones Defined: * One percent putts are typically found at 30 degrees off the zero line. * Uphill and downhill putts in these zones offer minimal break, making them high-probability putts. 2. Targeting Strategy: * Focus on approach shots and chips that land within the 30-degree cone around the hole (visualized as a bent hourglass due to green slope). * Uphill (green zone) and downhill (yellow zone) putts form an overlapping hourglass shape that optimizes chances for one-percent putts. 3. Case Studies: * Two similar putts from 10 feet, on a 2% slope, highlight the importance of angle to slope: 4. Practical Example at TPC San Antonio: * Using contour maps and fall lines, the optimal zone for finding ones is identified. * Staying within the 30-degree cone minimizes break and maximizes makeability. * Shots outside this cone result in increased break and complexity. 5. Actionable Takeaways: * Prioritize landing shots in the 30-degree cone to control break dynamics. * Use knowledge of green slopes and personal putting preferences (uphill vs. downhill) to strategically position putts. * Avoid zones with significant slope to minimize break values and improve putt outcomes. With these insights, golfers can focus on finding one-percent putts and targeting high-probability areas to enhance putting performance.

A draw curves left, and a fade curves right for right-handed golfers, with differences in swing path and clubface alignment. While fades are more common and easier for beginners, mastering both shots adds versatility. Beginners should start with secondhand clubs, focusing on mechanics rather than expensive equipment. Wind affects golf balls by altering spin, distance, and trajectory, with headwinds exaggerating spin and tailwinds reducing it. Golfers can counteract wind by adjusting club choice, ball flight, and swing. GolfCask fosters a community of golf and whiskey enthusiasts, encouraging participation in the 19th Hole to rate whiskeys and courses. The upcoming Irons and Oak event combines golf and whiskey for a unique experience. 1. Draw vs. Fade: Explains mechanics and applications. 2. Club Selection: Advises beginners to start with secondhand clubs. 3. Wind Effects: Discusses how wind alters spin and distance. 4. GolfCask Community: Promotes engagement and the 2025 recommender system. 5. Irons and Oak: Highlights the December golf and whiskey event. Timeline: