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Welcome to the Duffin' Up Podcast: A mediocre guide to the greatest, most frustrating game ever invented. The Duffin' Up Podcast is about all things golf. We will cover everything from the PGA Tour to Amateur events. Please come along on this incredible ride through all things golf! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
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On this week's episode, we talk with Sean Melia (baystate_golf on instagram), a Massachusetts-based golf journalist and podcaster. We discuss his project of playing all 350(ish) courses in Massachusetts, what are some of his favorites, and some hidden gems throughout the state. We also discuss the rollback of the golf ball and how it will effect amateurs, and what got him into covering Amateur Golf. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, the boys have the pleasure to talk to Jason Bilotti, founder of the Istruzi Golf Coaching platform. We discuss what made him come up with the idea for Istruzi, how it can help golf coaches continue to build and grow their business, and some of the seamless integrations the app has to payment and calendar platforms. We also discuss what some of the positive and constructive feedback he has gotten from coaches on the platform, and what are some future initiatives they are hoping to work on. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On today's episode, we welcome on Dave Silveira, President of the Parker Fund and head honcho of the Nathan Parker Classic. We discuss his relationship growing up with Nathan, how the golf tournament began, and how they were able to take the memorial tournament and make it into a foundation. Dave also discusses the progress that they have made, and Timmy discusses his own trials with addiction. We discuss how the Nathan Parker Classic has transformed the game with its incredible food lineup and how people can help out the charity. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, Brendan sits down with Nate from Acorn Hills Clothing. We discuss his vision for the clothing brand, how sustainability has played a major role in the brand, and what it is like creating a brand and building it up. We also discuss future plans for the brand, and some of the challenges Nate has faced and how he overcame them. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, the boys discuss Brian Harman's surprising, yet dominant victory at Royal Liverpool. Brendan rejoices in a lefty winning a major, Bri Guy officially names Brian Harman his favorite Brian, and Timmy has a broken heart around Tommy Fleetwood. The boys also discuss Bri Guy's big Closest to the Pin at a member-guest, and what is on the horizon for the golfing world! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, the boys are PUMPED for The Open Championship. So much so that Brendan puts on a silly little costume in order to show how golf used to be played! The lads discuss the intricacies and quirks of Royal Liverpool and give their picks, while having some small tangents about doctors and tennis. We end discussing our recent golf games and if a score that ends in a zero is the worst score in golf. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, the boys discuss the 2023 US Open Championship. Wyndham Clark came out on top, and LACC was a beautiful course, but did this tournament truly have that US Open feel? Will Rory be able to find his form again? How great is it to see Rickie back in action? Should the US Open go back in 2039, or should they pick a new spot? We also discuss our recent golf tournaments and how we met some fantastic crews! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
The boys are officially BACK from a small little break and discuss the US Open from Los Angeles. The boys discuss the course (briefly), some of their favorites to win this week, why California golfers always just play better in California, and their Daily Fantasy picks for this week! We also dive into the PGA-LIV merger and what it is going to mean for golf in the future. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, the boys recap some of their recent golf exploits. We discuss the annual (might become monthly) Mike Adams Invitational, and what a time we all had at Hazelton! Brendan also discusses his time down in Montgomery, Alabama at the Golf South Invitational, and what are some of our big plans coming up for the golf season this year! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, we welcome Elly Carlson (@ellybcarlson on Instagram), a golf social media influencer. We discuss how she got into the caddying world at both Harbour Town Golf Links and TPC Sawgrass, some of the best and worst caddie stories she has had, and how she was able to find a dream job at the PGA Tour. We also talked about her experience in college golf, and how golf can become more accessible to both women and beginners! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, Brendan and Bri Guy welcome on Jake Hutt. We discuss how Jake got into golf after ending his hockey career, his original job within the golf industry at Newport National, and his progression to becoming a PGA Professional. We also discuss how he got into social media through his use of Hip-Hop, how he was able to co-found Dryve Box, and how golf can continue to become more accessible to the masses. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, we have the privilege of discussing Timmy and Brian's trip down to Augusta for The Master's. We discuss the Wednesday Par-3 contest, the Merch tent, and everything in between! We also get to hear about walking the course, Pimento Cheese sandwiches, and photo-bombing a pretty epic Jordan Spieth picture. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, the boys welcome on Alec Lorenzo, co-founder of Pinned Golf and fellow avid New England golfer. We discuss the origins of Pinned, how the new Prism rangefinder can help you to improve your game, and how Alec and his team was able to pivot from their original business plan to designing their own product. We also discuss the Northeast Golf Show, Alec's Masters experience, how New England can do a better job at making New England golf more accessible to new golfers. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, the boys officially can say they are slowly starting to play golf again. Brian talks about signing up for another year at Fresh Pond, and Brendan had a lovely sunset 9 at the Hazelton. The boys talk about the idea from the USGA and R&A to roll back the golf ball and what they do in this situation. Timmy and Brendan review the Northeast Golf Show and how much random stuff people tried to sell them, hitting some fantastic golf clubs, and so much more! Finally, the boys continue the golfer poll tradition and talk Dell Match Play. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, we sit down with Jon Mason, founder of Swing Juice: a golf apparel company and lifestyle brand. We discuss the origins of Swing Juice as a sports drink company, the pivot they made in the 2010s to become a clothing brand, and what are some of his favorite things about golf in New England and Rhode Island in particular. We also discuss some Big East basketball, how we can improve accessibility to golf in New England, and discuss a little Tour of Rhode Island for some of the best courses in the state. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, we welcome back an old face: Mike has officially returned from paternity leave to officially re-joins the podcast! We discuss what he has been up to since we last saw him and leads us to the news that dropped this week: The PGA Tour has released insight into how elevated events will work in 2024. Brendan doesn't like it and lets his feelings known on this end. We discuss our plans for spring golf, Brendan's recent trip to Five Iron in Boston, a discussion of retiring one of our end-of-podcast questions, and discussing new questions to ask! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On this week's episode, we sit down with Abby Liebenthal, founder of Fore The Ladies (Foretheladies on Instagram), a non-profit organization focusing on helping women get into the game of golf. We discuss how she came up with the idea of Fore the Ladies, what are some of the most difficult parts of getting women into golf who did not start at a young age, and how Fore the Ladies has grown since 2019. We also discuss the LPGA Tour, what a Full Swing documentary would look like with LPGA players, and how Abby created a podcast network to go along to dive deeper into the women's game. Please make sure to go check out https://www.foretheladies.net/ and look to see if any events will be coming to your neck of the woods! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
On today's episode, we welcome on Nick Delfico, a golf professional and social media influence Brendan met down while playing at the Flamingo Invitational. We discuss how Nick got into the golf world, why he decided to combine bodybuilding workouts and golf workouts to create his own program, how his swimming career helped set him up for his golf career, and how he is able to market himself as both a professional golfer and golf social media influencer. He also tells us his story of his hole-in-one, and we discuss what his goals are for 2023 and beyond in golf.  To support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
This week's episode is one for the absolute ages! The boys sit down with Ashton and Chris from the MuniciPals podcast to talk about golf and life as well. We discuss Big C's impressive golf shoe collection, the differences between East Coast and West Coast golf, why the lofts have dramatically changed in irons over the past few years, and some of the most loved and hated golfers we enjoy. We also have an airing of grievances throughout the podcast, and discuss some of our favorite golf course architects.  Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
The boys were incredibly excited to kick off Season 4 of the Duffin Up Podcast with a fantastic interview with Jordan Lunetta: co-founder of Odin Golf. We discuss what got him into the golf world and the golf ball business, the incredible differences between golf in the US and golf in Germany, and the concept of sponsoring local golf organizations instead of professional players. We also discuss some of Jordan's favorite German food, why Kebabs are best drunk food ever created, and the exciting news that the Duffin' Up boys will be partnering with Odin Golf going forward! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support
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