Fits with the Founder

Fits with the Founder

This show is the perfect fit for you...guaranteed. Fits with the Founder takes an unfiltered look at the golf industry with host and Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne. Join us every other Friday for expert insight into current golf world topics and of course, how the art of club fitting “fits” into the sport. We'll chat with everyone from athletes and influencers to top equipment manufacturers from around the golf world.

All Alone On Valentine's Day

Golf season is officially here! Listen as Nick and Cassie talk about the party hole at the WMPO, Rickie's disappearing act, classy White Castle dining, and MORE!(00:00-16:28) Golf talk including Detry at the WMPO, a Tiger-less Genesis, casting for Happy Gilmore 2, and Club Champion updates.(16:29-24:33) Yea or nays featuring Bettinardi's custom Eagles putter, the Bears matriarch, the PXG Secret Weapon, and MORE!(24:34-end) Listener QuestionsWhat brands do you see people fitted into MOST and how has that changed over the years? How does a fitting help a golfer understand how many wedges they should have in their bag? Would you rather: Be a mid pro golfer (make cuts and decent money) but never really be a name OR have one really big win and then never be heard from again?Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show!

02-14
33:20

Down Low, Too Slow and Callaway's Brian Williams

We have demos for days this week! Nick and Cassie catch up on tour news, reveal the dozens and dozens of demos hitting stores, debate a $3K golf bag (!!), and MORE! (00:00-19:48) Golf talk including the Fitzpatrick rule, Tiger's shot clock violation, Taylormade's newest golf ball, and MORE. (19:49-32:08) Yea or nays featuring Jim Nantz, lowercase golf bags, Chiefs vs. Eagles, and MORE! (32:09-end) Interview with Brian Williams, VP of R&D for Callaway Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

01-31
01:16:21

Guess Who's Back

New year, new takes! Nick and Cassie kick off season five with some strong opinions on the new TGL, a laundry list of new demos, a countdown to the PGA Show, and MORE! (00:00-32:48) Golf talk including TGL's first two weeks, EVERY DEMO EVER, and Club Champion updates. (32:49-45:25) Yea or nays featuring The Hammer, The Other Course at Scottsdale National, Pop Culture Jeopardy, and MORE! (45:26-end) Listener Questions 1. How different is the new equipment vs. last year's equipment in terms of performance? 2. What non-golf things do you do between shots to pass the time? 3. Rank in order from "tolerable" to "immediately jail": Slow play, the people who yell dumb stuff in a golfer's backswing on TV, driving the cart on the green, walking in a playing partner's line, giving unsolicited swing advice Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show!

01-17
58:49

Keeping It 100 With Mitch Schneider + Mean Tweets

It's our season finale AND our 100th episode! 🎉 Another team member joins Nick and Cassie to read through some mean tweets, and Nick and Cassie kick off new equipment season! (00:00-15:53) Golf talk including Scottie's three-peat, Tiger and Charlie, payment at the Ryder Cup, and MORE. (15:54-30:55) Yea or nays featuring the Old Course reversed, The Match, gift cards as a gift, and MORE! (30:56-end) Mean tweets with Mitch Schneider, Regional Sales Manager Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

12-20
01:08:39

Chasing Like It's Tom and Jerry

We're one episode away from the end of the season! This week, Nick and Cassie chat about Anthony Kim, the USGA conforming list, hosting holiday events at Club Champion, and MORE! (00:00-22:34) Golf talk including Tiger Woods skipping the Hero, the LPGA commissioner stepping down, Logan Olson putters, and Club Champion updates. (22:35-39:49) Yea or nays featuring Bandon Dunes' new tee time process, joggers on the course, planted flags, and MORE! (39:50-end) Listener Questions 1. What happens at a Club Champion group event (holiday party, corporate event)? 2. What are the biggest golf trends on the horizon for 2025?  3. F*ck, marry, kill — Christmas movies: Home Alone, Die Hard, A Christmas Story  Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show!

12-06
54:58

Put 'em In The Coffin, I'm The Undertaker, Too

This episode is 50% golf, 50% wrestling as Nick and Cassie talk about all the recent news. Tune in to hear takes on the Undertaker's theme song, greenskeeper revenge rounds, caddie payments, and MORE! (00:00-13:50) Golf talk including Nelly Korda's incredible season, a devastating day for a DP Tour hopeful, Bubba's Habitat for Humanity house pledge, and Club Champion updates. (13:51-34:06) Yea or nays featuring fanny packs, "no golf" clauses, reduced PGA Tour field sizes, and MORE! (34:07-end) Listener Questions 1. What demographics do you think are underserved by golf and how is Club Champion helping them improve their games?  2. How do new brands/models end up in the A.I. Fitter Co-Pilot's system?  3. F*ck, marry, kill -- Chicago sports: '95 Bulls, '16 Cubs, '85 Bears Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show!

11-08
48:34

Prime Time Picks and PING's Marty Jertson

Happy (almost) Halloween! 🎃 Nick and Cassie dive in to the most recent golf news, including sustainable mowing, new Bettinardi putters, The Match, and MORE! (00:00-23:46) Golf talk including the Ryder Cup ticket controversy, 50 mph winds in Vegas, TGL's schedule, and MORE. (23:47-38:11) Yea or nays featuring Antidote Putters, Bronny, mini candy bars, and MORE! (38:12-end) Interview with Marty Jertson, VP Fitting & Performance – PING  Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

10-25
01:24:02

The Intelligence Is Artificial

Nick and Cassie are loving the weather and leaving the 2024 golf season behind. Tune in to hear takes on Nutter Butter, dogs on golf courses, top Halloween candy, and MORE! (00:00-13:51) Golf talk including the Presidents Cup, LIV players in the Ryder Cup, John Daly doing John Daly things, and Club Champion updates. (13:52-24:12) Yea or nays featuring Bingo Bango Bongo, the Golf Pride x James Bond collab, drive-in movies, and MORE! (24:13-end) Listener Questions How long does it take to "get used to" brand new fitted clubs?  Online fittings are getting more popular, especially with A.I. as a buzzword. Are they BS? F*ck, marry, kill -- Halloween candy: Reese's Cups, Snickers, M&Ms Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show!

10-11
43:33

Monster Mashup and SWAG's Nick Venson

Fall golf is nearly here — Nick and Cassie are counting down the days! Listen as they chat Presidents Cup, weird brand mashups, Adam Sandler, and MORE! (00:00-12:02) Golf talk including Jim Furyk's f-bomb, Rory's runaway clubhead, Happy Gilmore 2, and MORE. (12:03-26:52) Yea or nays featuring the leaf rule, oversized drivers, Coke-flavored Oreos, and MORE! (26:53-end) Interview with Nick Venson, Founder & CEO – SWAG Golf  Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

09-27
46:55

May The Course Be With You

The season is over, yet Nick and Cassie have SO MUCH to talk about. Tune in for takes on LIV's 2025 schedule, Romo's trip to Q-school, Darth Vader, and MORE! (00:00-37:44) Golf talk including Scottie's $62 mil, Lexi's final Solheim Cup, mind tricks on the course, and the TopGolf/Callaway divorce. (37:45-51:23) Yea or nays featuring the Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston, haunted houses, the Cardigan Classic, and MORE! (51:24-end) Listener Questions 1. What is the difference between SAM PuttLab and Quintec?  2. How do you feel about NOT teeing it up on par threes and would that habit change a person's fitting? 3. Two truths and a lie: Golf edition This episode is brought to you by our friends at EVNROLL. Learn more about their handcrafted putters: evnroll.com Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show!

09-13
01:05:28

Slurpee Flavors and PXG's Mike Nicolette

Four weeks worth of news in one giant episode! Nick and Cassie catch up on all the golf news including the Olympics, the BMW, mini drivers, and MORE! (00:00-18:41) Golf talk including Scottie's gold, Keegan, the FedEx Cup, and MORE. (18:41-38:03) Yea or nays featuring Fitzpatrick's driver, fantasy football, Matt Kuchar, and MORE! (38:04-end) Interview with Mike Nicolette, Senior Director R&D – PXG  Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

08-30
01:34:48

Going For Gold and Cog Hill's Kevin Weeks

This entire episode is basically one big tangent! Nick and Cassie cover all the recent golf news and chat about everything else that comes to mind. Tune in for takes on tattoos, youth golf, putting robots, and MORE! (00:00-13:31) Golf talk including Jon Rahm in the winner's circle, a seven-year drought, and MORE. (13:32-31:45) Yea or nays featuring table tennis, dirty sodas, golf betting games that are more definitely not called Umbrella, and MORE! (31:46-end) Interview with Kevin Weeks, 2023 PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year, Director of Instruction - Cog Hill Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

08-02
01:11:39

Yes, I'm A Player — You Got Me Thinking About Retiring

It's British Open week...or is it the Open Championship week? Nick and Cassie recap Tour news, an alleged extortion, Ryder Cup captaincy news, and MORE! (00:00-19:31) Golf talk including a Scot winning the Scottish, a war of words between Tiger and Monty, and tee time penalties. (19:32-36:45) Yea or nays featuring the Aliens, Ryder Cup captains, candy salad, and MORE! (36:46-end) Listener Questions Do Tour players PURE their shafts?  What does "mostly highly trained fitters in the industry" actually mean? F*ck, marry, kill -- Major trophy edition: Green Jacket, Claret Jug, Wannamaker  Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show!

07-19
47:59

Sky Booms and Kinetixx's Jason Horodezky

It's Nick's favorite holiday — he and Cassie talk about 'Merica and all the recent golf news. Tune in for takes on TPC Deere Run, llama caddies, corn hole, and MORE! (00:00-14:40) Golf talk including snapped drivers, snoozy tournaments, aces and odds, new demos, and MORE. (14:41-30:04) Yea or nays featuring 9-woods, home course handicaps, novelty caddies, and MORE! (30:05-end) Interview with Jason Horodezky, CEO/CTO of Kinetixx Golf Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

07-05
01:14:28

Victory Lap

Three Majors down! Nick and Cassie recap Pinehurst, discuss mean tweets, define dry swingweighting, and MORE! (00:00-19:04) Golf talk including Bryson's Trophy Tour, the upcoming Olympics, and divorce petitions. (19:05-37:08) Yea or nays featuring the Drutter, Epsom salt, carnivals, and MORE! (37:09-end) Listener Questions 1. What have been the biggest advancements in shafts in the time you've been in the fitting industry?  2. What does it mean to "dry" swingweight and why does it matter? 3. Would you rather: See the PGA Tour get rid of all dress codes OR see them institute uniforms so you can't tell anyone apart?  Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! This episode is sponsored by our friends at EVNROLL. More about EVNROLL: evnroll.com

06-21
55:30

Ripping Darts and JP Wedges' JP Harrington

It's another wild wedge week for Nick and Cassie! They talk to the man behind JP Wedges and discuss on and off-course antics. Tune in for takes on Justin Timberlake, golfers without a Major, and MORE! (00:00-18:10) Golf talk including tragedy on Tour, dropped charges, retirements, fan caddies, and MORE. (18:11-32:46) Yea or nays featuring Park Golf, Red Lobster, Slim Shady, and MORE! (32:47-end) Interview with JP Harrington, Owner of JP Wedges Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

06-07
01:16:38

He's A Felony, Running In These Streets

You know it's a good week when all the golf headlines have nothing to do with the game! Nick and Cassie tackle Scottie's worst drive, Rory's rumors, pricing misconceptions, and MORE! (00:00-13:36) Golf talk including golf's newest felon, Nelly nabbing a sixth win this season, Rory's divorce, and a new Major winner. (13:47-22:51) Yea or nays featuring the Wanamaker Trophy, four-day work weeks, 700+ yard holes, and MORE! (22:52-end) Listener Questions 1. How do fittings and lessons work together? I.e. why should I have a fitter AND an instructor? 2. Why is it a misconception that Club Champion is overpriced? 3. Never Have I Ever, Golf Edition – what's one golf thing that everyone has done that you HAVEN'T? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show!

05-24
36:47

Acronyms and Vokey Wedges' Aaron Dill

We're feeling wedges this week! Nick and Cassie talk to the Vokey team and discuss some wild wedge designs. They also sound off golfer/caddie breakups, special exemptions, and MORE! (00:00-25:30) Golf talk including Jim and Fluff, TGL teams, LIV Golf in our backyard (much to everyone's disdain), and MORE. (25:31-40:05) Yea or nays featuring wild sand wedges, trivia nights, FAAFO, and MORE! (40:06-end) Interview with Aaron Dill, Vokey Wedge Relations This episode is sponsored by our friends at Nineteenth Golf. More about Nineteenth Golf: nineteenthgolf.com Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

05-10
01:20:49

Golf Is A Gamble

Is it really almost May?! Cassie and Nick recap the Masters, cover sports bets, Nelly and Scottie's respective Tour dominance, and MORE! (00:00-12:11) Golf talk including Scottie going back-to-back, Nelly nabbing a fifth straight, TGL teams, and crazy betting payouts. (12:12-27:33) Yea or nays featuring high number golf balls, Dairy Queen, the NFL Draft, and MORE! (27:34-49:39) Listener Questions 1. TrackMan vs. GC Quad – what are the main differences and why is TrackMan the choice for Club Champion?  2. Swearing on the course – thoughts?  3. Would you rather: Lose six figures on a bet but see Tiger win another Major OR win a massive amount of money on a bet but confirm that Tiger will never play golf again?  Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show!

04-26
49:33

Bo Jackson and Playing Outside

We're all about elite athletes this week! Between the Masters and our guest, this might be the best week EVER. Nick and Cassie interview all-around amazing human Bo Jackson (yes, THAT Bo Jackson) and chat through their Masters predictions, all the new clubs in stores, and MORE! (00:00-23:08) Golf talk including Nick's pick, LIV players in the field, all the winning drivers so far this year, and so. many. new. demos. (23:09-58:58 Interview with all-star athlete (and Nick's good friend) Bo Jackson. (58:59-end) Yea or nays featuring Caitlin Clark, leg day, pimento cheese, and MORE! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

04-12
01:07:58

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