EP9: Everything You Need To Know About Home Golf Simulators and The PPC at Bandon Dunes

EP10: Grow the Game (For, Who Exactly?): PGA Championship Week

It's PGA Championship week at Aronimink and Austin and Dustin are fired up. They start with Michael Block holding his own at even par while the bottom of the PGA professional field reminds everyone why this is a complicated conversation. But the real heat comes when they dig into Terry Clark's press conference, the Don Rea situation ("focused on member related activities," sure), and whether the PGA of America actually has any interest in its own members or just their dues. Then Dustin goes deep on PGA Coach Plus.  And yes, he played match play for the first time in a year with a bad back and a rickshaw. Keywords PGA professional life, PGA of America membership, PGA Championship 2025, Michael Block PGA Championship, PGA Coach Plus review, PGA professional salary and benefits, grow the game golf, Don Ray PGA of America, Terry Clark PGA CEO, PGA member dues value, golf industry podcast, PGA professional career paths, match play golf tournament, Aronimink Golf Club, PGA secretary election 2026, The Barn Club

EP9: Everything You Need To Know About Home Golf Simulators and The PPC at Bandon Dunes

The PGA Professional Championship just wrapped at Bandon Dunes and Austin and Dustin have thoughts. Jesse Droemer took home the title, Michael Block finished T10 to qualify for his 7th PGA Championship appearance, and the ongoing question of whether former tour players belong in this event is getting louder. Then it is time to find Don Rea. The search for the PGA of America president leads the guys to the Augusta Ranch Golf Club in Arizona, a residential course with a Top Tracer setup and a set of course rules that reads more like a wellness retreat manifesto than a tee sheet. They read them all out loud. It goes exactly as you would expect. Dustin has LPGA updates including the KPMG coming to Hazeltine in June, a caddie connection on the tour, and a Titleist van appearance from a Sam Houston alum. Then the segment you did not know you needed: a full breakdown of home simulator installations. From two thousand dollar DIY setups to hundred thousand dollar custom bays. What to look for in an installer, when TrackMan IO is the answer at thirteen grand, and the wildest sim builds they ever saw on the job including an outdoor build in Oklahoma City and a basement with a taxidermy crocodile. Subscribe to the Squeeze Fade Podcast here [https://open.spotify.com/show/36cVeSFBb8qg2UqnVUZ2oN] Keep up with The Barn Club here: https://www.barngolfclub.com/ [https://www.barngolfclub.com/]

EP8: We Played St Andrews Backwards: The Old Course Reverse Experience

Winning the St. Andrews Old Course Reverse Lottery is the kind of thing you don't believe until the confirmation email hits your inbox for the third time. Austin and Dustin did win it, and this episode is the full story. From the 2:59 AM lottery entry to navigating roundabouts on the wrong side of the road, they walk through every detail of their Scotland trip: how they planned it, who came along, and what it was actually like to play the Old Course in its original routing. They break down each course they played, including Elie, St. Andrews Castle, the Old Course Reversed, the Old Course standard routing, North Berwick, and Muirfield, sharing what surprised them, what crushed them, and what had them immediately plotting a return trip. They also pull up Google Earth mid-episode to walk hole by hole through the Reverse routing, and cap it off with honest course rankings that might ruffle a few feathers. Whether you've dreamed about playing Scotland or you're already on your way, this one is packed with tips, stories, and a healthy dose of chaos from the most historic stretch of links golf on the planet. If you're listening on Spotify, head to our YouTube channel at Stymied Golf to follow along with the Google Earth hole by hole breakdown. Chapters * 00:00 The Old Course Lottery Experience * 06:24 The Journey Begins - Traveling to Scotland * 16:01 Elie Golf House Club * 34:37 The Beatdown at Castle * 40:14 Arrival and Dining in Scotland * 49:32 The Old Course Reverse * 01:31:44 Reflections and Takeaways * 01:45:47 Exploring North Berwick * 02:07:33 Ranking the courses we played Keywords St Andrews Old Course Reverse Lottery, Old Course Reverse routing, Scotland golf trip planning, St Andrews golf lottery how to enter, Elie Golf House Club, North Berwick West Links review, Muirfield guest experience, links golf Scotland, best golf courses Scotland, St Andrews travel guide, golf trip Scotland itinerary, Old Course St Andrews holes explained, Scotland golf courses ranked, golf lottery winners experience, Stymied Golf podcast, The Barn Club, PGA, TrackMan

EP7: Masters Week, $8K Club Fitting Shock, and State of the Union - Golf Industry

The best week in golf is here! In this episode of The Squeeze Fade Podcast, Austin and Dustin cover a range of golf-related topics, including a Club Champion fitting experience...and cost, the impact of online golf instruction and information, The Masters, and the PGA of America. Also discussed on this episode are indoor golf practice and training, personal tournaments and competition, Tiger Woods, "sponsorship updates", and predictions for the Masters. Takeaways: * Tiger Woods' incident * The Par 3 contest at the Masters * Club Champion offers high-end custom club fittings with a focus on tour-level performance * The cost of custom club fittings can be substantial, especially for golfers with higher handicaps * Golf equipment marketing * Impact of online instruction * PGA coaching platform * Effectiveness of indoor practice * Competitive golf and how to prepare Chapters: * 00:00 Introduction and "Sponsorship Update" * 04:00 Indoor Golf vs Outdoor Performance * 09:30 Tournament Golf Pressure & Playing Competitive Events * 16:30 Masters Par 3 Contest: Overproduced? * 20:30 Tiger Woods Situation & Honest Reaction * 27:00 Masters Predictions (Scottie vs the Field 👀) * 32:00 Sleeper Picks & Masters Pool Strategy * 36:30 Masters Traditions, Style & Nostalgia * 41:00 Club Champion Fitting Breakdown * 52:00 Are Premium Shafts Worth It? * 58:00 Club Fitting vs Lessons * 1:02:00 Golf Industry Truths (Paid Influence, Equipment Myths) * 1:06:00 Distance Debate & Growing the Game * 1:12:00 The Reality of Amateur Golf * 1:16:00 Instruction Myths & YouTube Traps * 1:24:00 PGA Frustrations & Industry Politics * 1:32:00 Wrapping Up + Old Course Reverse & Scotland Golf Experiences Keywords: golf podcast, Masters predictions 2026, tiger woods news, Club Champion fitting review, golf equipment truth, golf simulator practice, indoor golf vs outdoor, Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, The Masters, golf shafts explained, expensive golf clubs worth it, golf instruction vs fitting, par 3 contest Masters, golf industry secrets, how to get better at golf, amateur golf tips, The Barn Club, Titleist, TGL, PGA, PGA Tour, Tesla, golf, golf lessons, golf coaching, golf practice, custom fit golf clubs

EP:6 What Most Golfers Get Wrong About Golf Simulators + PGA Deep Dive

In this episode of The Squeeze Fade Podcast, Austin and Dustin break down a variety of topics ranging from Austin's first-time NASCAR experience from pit row, including the strategy, communication, and decision-making most fans never see, the realities of playing golf in Arizona, and Dustin's curling experience. Also, the debut segment on the PGA Magazine..."A Letter from Don Rea", stats, and obituaries. From there, the conversation shifts to the future of golf: how pricing is affecting the game, indoor facilities, and simulator technology. They discuss what actually matters when choosing where to practice or play indoors. They wrap with a candid discussion on PGA professionals, industry trends, and where the game is heading. Finally Dustin obliterates TGL. Takeaways * Insights into NASCAR culture and decision-making * Challenges and accessibility of golfing in Arizona * The impact of advertisements on content and user experience in the PGA Magazine * Considerations for selecting the right technology for indoor golf facilities * Golf Simulator facilities Franchise vs Non Franchise * Future trends in the golf industry * Opinions on TGL Chapters * 00:00 NASCAR Experience in Arizona * 10:40 Golfing in Arizona * 21:33 Curling Experience * 31:03 PGA Magazine Analysis * 38:39 PGA Tour Players in Section Events * 44:23 PGA Financial Transparency and Dues * 51:24 The Role of Technology in Golf Facilities * 01:21:13 Franchise vs. Non-Franchise Business Models * 01:32:16 Future of Golf Industry * 01:49:42 Discussion on TGL Keywords: golf podcast, indoor golf, golf simulator, Trackman, golf technology, golf tips, golf practice, Arizona golf, Phoenix golf, Scottsdale golf, desert golf, why golf is expensive, cost of golf, future of golf, golf trends, golf business, sports technology, sports analytics, NASCAR, NASCAR strategy, motorsports, sports podcast, off course golf, Topgolf alternative, golf simulator near me, how to get better at golf, winter golf practice, The Barn Club #golf #golfpodcast #indoorgolf #trackman #nascar #sportspodcast #golftips #golfsimulator