The Real Reason Your Back Hurts After Golf (And How to Fix It)

Level Par: Writing Golf, Chasing Redemption with Tom Layman

We sat down with Tom Layman — sportswriter, videographer, and author of the golf fiction novel Level Par — for one of our most honest conversations yet. We dig into the book's central character Jake Steadman, a former prodigy standing over the most important shot of his life, and what it really means to find redemption through the game. Tom also shares what he's learned about the mental side of golf, why fiction might be the best way to tell the truest stories, and what keeps him coming back to the course.

A conversation with Brian VanDongen - From The Drop Zone

Brian VanDongen is the creator of From the Drop Zone, a golf newsletter built on real opinions and a genuine love for the game. In this episode, Brian tells the story of why he started it, what keeps him writing, and shares his honest takes on where golf stands today. Casual, candid, and zero filler.

Golf Shoes, Hidden Brands & Simulator Sessions with DJ Senatore of Badlands

We took the conversation off the mic and onto the simulator.In this bonus episode with DJ Senatore of Badlands, we break down some of the best golf shoe brands on the market right now — the ones you know and the ones you should know — and settle it the only way that makes sense. On the course. Sort of.A more relaxed hang with real talk about golf footwear, style, and what DJ actually recommends when guys walk into Badlands not knowing where to start.🎧 Catch the full episode on the channel if you haven't already.🔔 Subscribe for more BGC content every week.

The Golf Shop Carrying Brands You Can't Find Anywhere Else | DJ Senatore of Badlands

Not every golf shop is created equal.In this episode of the Bridgewater Golf Collective, we sit down with DJ Senatore, owner of Badlands — a golf retail store built around carrying the best, most hard-to-find apparel brands in the game. DJ breaks down how he curates his inventory, why he bets on brands that most shops won't carry, and what he sees happening at the intersection of golf culture and fashion.This is a conversation about taste, business, and what it means to build something for golfers who actually care about how they play and how they look.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes every week.🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss one.

The Real Reason Your Back Hurts After Golf (And How to Fix It)

If your back hurts after every round and nothing you've tried seems to fix it for good — this episode is for you.We sat down with Dr. Ash Billimoria of Strive2Move to talk about why golfers specifically struggle to get out of the back pain cycle, and why most treatments only mask the problem instead of solving it. The golf swing is one of the most demanding rotational movements the body makes — and when the hips, glutes, and spine aren't working together, your back pays the price.In this episode:Why golfers are so prone to chronic back painThe root causes most treatments completely missHow your swing compensations are making things worseWhat a real, long-term fix looks like for active golfersHow to protect your back and actually play more golf🎙️ Guest: Dr. Ashdin Billimoria | Strive2Move | Martinsville, NJ🌐 strive2move.comSubscribe for more conversations on golf performance, health, and the game we love.