The Follow Through

Welcome to part 2 of our 3 part series with guest, Trevor Ellerman. Episode 2 focuses more on Desert Blume, the course and club, what it is like to be an owner and what it was like taking over a golf course during COVID. You will hear about maintaining the momentum out of the pandemic, improving aspects of the course and clubhouse and get Trev’s thoughts on mastering Sim Golf. If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to like and subscribe! FollowThroughPod Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefollowthroughpod website: https://followthroughpod.com/ Desert Blume Golf Club Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:30 INTRO 00:00:30 - 00:04:14 Elly joins the new ownership group and Covid arrives 00:04:14 - 00:07:56 Implementing change 00:07:56 - 00:09:39 Pre-season golf trip 00:09:39 - 00:11:59 How is this happening? 00:11:59 - 00:16:48 May 2nd, 2020 - go time! Feeling lucky 00:16:48 - 00:21:35 Maintaining the momentum at the club 00:21:35 - 00:22:03 A family affair 00:22:03 - 00:30:12 A golf course is also a restaurant 00:30:12 - 00:30:42 Banquets and Coid 00:30:42 - 00:37:07 Enter the Simulation; snack shack 00:37:07 - 00:43:59 Playing sim golf 00:43:59 - 00:32:33 Learning from the sim 00:32:33 - 00:38:33 8’ gimmies; putting on the sim 00:38:33 - 00:43:02 Peaking at the end of winter 00:43:02 - 00:51:10 Wrapping up the sim talk To be continued...!

We’ve broken Episode 8 into a THREE part series. Our guest, Trevor Ellerman gave us so much great content, we thought we’d deliver it back to you in digestible chunks! Episode 1 will focus on Trev’s beginning days in Redcliff as a junior golfer who also played some high level hockey. He had the unique challenge of bouncing back and forth across a few sports at high levels and is likely the only person to be the MVP in the CIAU finals and be an assistant golf pro at the same time. Trev will share some great stories in this episode - be prepared to hear some names you haven’t heard in a long, long time! Please be sure to join us for Episode 2, where we’ll focus more on Desert Blume, what it is like to be an owner and what it was like taking over a golf course during COVID. Episode 3 will be a chance to hear some future thoughts about the golf course and of course just lots of talk about golf. If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to like and subscribe! FollowThroughPod Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefollowthroughpod website: https://followthroughpod.com/ Desert Blume Golf Club Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:30 INTRO 00:00:30 - 00:02:19 Welcome to the show Trevor Ellerman 00:02:19 - 00:03:14 Putting the course to bed for the winter 00:03:14 - 00:06:29 Why so many Redcliff guests? 00:06:29 - 00:10:33 Young Elly gets hooked on golf 00:10:33 - 00:15:41 Also pretty good at hockey… 00:15:41 - 00:17:27 Alberta Team Trials (back to golf) 00:17:27 - 00:20:07 Hockey gets decided for you 00:20:07 - 00:21:15 On a Memorial Cup roster, but working on the grounds 00:21:15 - 00:21:58 Rediscovering a love of hockey the Medicine Hat Cubs 00:21:58 - 00:25:49 Mike Anderson arrives in Redcliff; break 70 for the first time 00:25:49 - 00:31:24 Trials and Tribulations of being an Assistant Golf Pro 00:31:24 - 00:32:33 Feeling the need to go to University and going to Lethbridge 00:32:33 - 00:38:03 Walk on hockey tryout with U of L Pronghorns 00:38:03 - 00:48:01 Year 5, Mike Babcock arrives 00:48:01 - 00:52:04 Maple Leaf Gardens, CIAU Champions 00:52:04 - 00:54:31 Lifetime friends 00:54:31 - 00:57:02 CPGA Playability tests 00:57:02 - 00:58:46 Hockey in Tulsa, OK 00:58:46 - 01:04:05 Playing competitive golf again 01:04:05 - 01:07:50 Thoughts on transitioning to the head pro role To be continued...!

We've taken a bit of a fall break but are back with our first "Book Club" episode. This is where Troy, Sheldon and Corey gather, sans guest, and chat about ideas. Most are golf related, some are just about random topics. We are recording a few of these to see what the response is with a goal of keeping the show going in between our great guests. These ones will generally shorter, easily digestible shows, hope you enjoy the episode!

In Part 2 we jump right into the mid-amateur story.  We get to hear the raw blow by blow of a guy on the verge of a huge win and encountering a couple of the most unlucky breaks imaginable.   What are the lessons to take from this, how did he bounce back, did he bounce back?  What is next for Ryan in his competitive golf career?  All of those answers and more in part two!   Ryan is a former NCAA standout at University of Texas San Antonio.  Now back in Medicine Hat, he and his wife Sarah have a young son and Ryan works as a Real Estate agent. If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to like and subscribe! FollowThroughPod Social & Website   Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/thefollowthroughpod    website:  https://followthroughpod.com/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:30 INTRO 00:00:30 - 00:02:58 Golfer Ryan vs Dad Ryan; unconditional love and chronic practice 00:02:58 - 00:05:36 Competition hardened players, the reason I golf 00:05:36 - 00:07:54 Taking us back to the 2022 High River Mid Amateur 00:07:54 - 00:10:46 Two up on 18 tee 00:10:46 - 00:13:17 It’s in the tree?! Identifying your ball 00:13:17 - 00:16:18 Valuable lessons learned, bouncing back 00:16:18 - 00:17:57 Being “the man” vs feeling like you’re the man 00:17:57 - 00:21:40 Safety net of levelled practice  00:21:40 - 00:22:11 Client golf/casual golf - Ryan subtly makes fun of us   00:22:11 - 00:27:15 The Family Perspective, buying a camper, Mav’s perspective 00:27:15 - 00:28:28 Ryan's Roots  00:28:28 - 00:33:16 A perfect day in Ryan’s eyes  00:33:16 - 00:34:58 Desert Blume shout out 00:34:58 - 00:36:39 Staying healthy in the winter 00:36:39 - 00:37:35 Working with Dean Spriddle  00:37:35 - 00:37:54 That’s a wrap on Part 2

Part 1 of a two part episode with top amateur golfer and Desert Blume member Ryan Werre.  In part 1 Ryan will walk us through his desire to become a top junior and pursue a division 1 golf scholarship.  Listen along as he continues to reach for the next level, until it is out of reach. Ryan is a former NCAA standout at University of Texas San Antonio.  Now back in Medicine Hat, he and his wife Sarah have a young son and Ryan works as a Real Estate agent. It’s clear that competition drives Ryan’s passion and he continues to compete at a high level here in Alberta and in Canada, having represented Team Alberta at the Canadian mid-Amateur championships.  Part 1 sets the stage for Ryan’s transition back to amateur golf and the highs and lows experienced there.  Be sure to listen to both episodes!  If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to like and subscribe! FollowThroughPod Social & Website   Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/thefollowthroughpod    website:  https://followthroughpod.com/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:30 INTRO 00:00:30 - 00:02:58 Some pre-show banter! Left or right-handed? 00:02:58 - 00:04:36 Welcome to the show Ryan Werre 00:04:36 - 00:05:41 Reflections on Dillon’s episode and round 00:05:41 - 00:07:58 Generating listeners and subscribers - full amateur version 00:07:58 - 00:09:18 Troy has the honour - Ryan as a high school kid! 00:09:18 - 00:11:01 The path to Div 1 recruitment 00:11:01 - 00:13:24 Self determination 00:13:24 - 00:14:14 Playing some AAA hockey on the side  00:14:14 - 00:16:08 Short and long term benefits of your approach? Benefits of adversity   00:16:08 - 00:17:32 The realities of the mini-tours 00:17:32 - 00:20:52 The realities of college scholarships  00:20:52 - 00:26:49 Taking a run at pro golf; swing changes, Texas, Phoenix, Cdn Tour  00:26:49 - 00:28:22 Ghost of Christmas Future - the pilot light goes out 00:28:22 - 00:35:39 The generosity of Mr. Yuill keeps the pursuit alive 00:35:39 - 00:37:35 Transitioning to the work force, shout out to Mr. Yuill again!  00:37:35 - 00:37:54 That’s a wrap on Part 1

Episode 6 focuses on attending a Major Championship. We know we are well past major season, but thinking this is the time of year that average people start thinking about booking a trip. Dave Ridgedale ('99 Sr. Open, '19 Open), Tim Bloomfield ('17 Masters, '24 PGA) and Troy Bartman ('15 Open) share their thoughts on the ins and outs of attending a major golf tournament. Hear about weather, about being in Northern Ireland when an Irishman wins. Hear about getting access and what you can expect or maybe what you can dream of... Hear about the number one player in the world on the chiro table and another number one getting his mug shot. We'd love to hear your comments not only on this episode, but sharing your own experiences and your own recommendations! FollowThroughPod Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefollowthroughpod website: https://followthroughpod.com/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:30 INTRO 00:00:30 - 00:02:31 Welcome to the show Dave Ridgedale and Tim Bloomfield 00:02:31 - 00:03:48 Souvenirs 00:03:48 - 00:04:14 Setting the stage for talking about attending a major 00:04:14 - 00:06:15 Royal Portrush - North Ireland 00:06:15 - 00:15:39 The Masters (as a special guest of Mercedes) and a lot of access! 00:15:39 - 00:17:07 How do you get an opportunity like this? 00:17:07 - 00:20:21 St. Andrew’s and The Open 00:20:21 - 00:22:22 Monday finish and small villages 00:22:22 - 00:25:24 Irish family connections, accommodations, Dale sighting! 00:25:24 - 00:28:22 Royal Portrush 2025? Who’s going? 00:28:22 - 00:31:23 Discussing access 00:31:23 - 00:32:50 Business Time 00:32:50 - 00:37:44 What stood out for you about the players? 00:37:44 - 00:43:54 Golfers as athletes, Tiger’s chiro and routine, Trevor Linden story 00:43:54 - 00:45:26 Planning to attend a major 00:45:26 - 00:46:12 This year’s PGA Championship 00:46:12 - 00:49:46 Scottie screws up our plans on day 1 00:49:46 - 00:50:49 Scottie, Scottie, Scottie! 00:50:49 - 00:54:24 Side trips and experiences with people 00:55:30 - 00:58:04 What if everyone isn’t a golf fan? How to book? 00:58:04 - 01:03:37 Play golf or watch golf? 01:03:37 - 01:06:20 Can you pull off a Costanza Trifecta? Can everybody win? The Trifecta - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_dFVG_rwN8 01:06:20 - 01:09:07 Specific bucket list courses for the experience 01:09:07 - 01:15:17 Food and beverage and other amenities (washrooms!) 01:15:17 - 01:17:15 Infrastructure 01:17:15 - 01:19:36 Making memories 01:19:36 - 01:22:48 Last thoughts

We left you hanging in part 1 with Dillon Batsel. In part 2 you get the blow by blow, shot by shot account from the man himself on how he shot 58 this season. Get inside the mind of a player as he approaches this incredible number, the pressure he was feeling, the choices he made and how he closed the deal. Great story telling and passion from Dillon, you are going to enjoy this one. If you missed part 1 of this, don't forget to go back and listen to learn about Dillon's approach to golf and why he loves it so much. If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to like and subscribe! FollowThroughPod Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefollowthroughpod website: https://followthroughpod.com/ Jacksonville University bio Desert Blume Golf Club https://www.instagram.com/dillonbatsel/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:30 INTRO 00:00:30 - 00:02:10 58 F-i-f-t-y E-i-g-h-t 58!!!! 00:02:10 - 00:09:40 Three under through two, which is not infrequent… 00:09:40 - 00:14:30 Aside - the low guys alway pay more than they make 00:14:30 - 00:19:25 Bad club choice - peer pressure leads to a penalty 00:19:25 - 00:22:05 Birdie the last three to turn in 29 00:22:05 - 00:25:36 We teach Dillon about the Mo Bunt; Dillon doesn’t need it 00:25:36 - 00:31:30 Was it like a no-hitter - no one talking to you? 00:31:30 - 00:34:12 We teach Dillon about the “situational”; he doesn’t need it 00:34:12 - 00:37:02 Nerves appear, but Dillon will not take the bail out route 00:37:02 - 00:42:45 Thirteen under, two to go 00:42:45 - 00:44:24 Thank you, thank you! The boys went nuts 00:44:24 - 00:46:16 Trying to put it in context (Dillon still lost to Tiger Sjolie on net score) 00:46:16 - 00:47:05 The ability to recall everything 00:47:05 - 00:50:02 Alberta Open Preview and Predictions - amazing how correct Dillon was 00:50:02 - 00:54:45 What do the amateurs learn from what Dillon has shared?; how to get better 00:54:45 - 00:58:15 Wes, Mitch and Dillon - learning from your opponents; bring on the wind 00:58:15 - 01:01:04 PGA of Canada event at Mickelson National, learning about proper preparation 01:01:04 - 01:01:40 Great local representation at the Alberta Open; tales about bombers 01:01:40 - 01:06:45 Dillon's favourite shot(s) to hit - hoisting, "sauteeing" 01:06:45 - 01:09:01 What does the future hold? Instruction, competition 01:09:01 - 01:16:35 Scratching the itch of playing professional golf; taking care of yourself 01:16:35 - 01:18:30 More Medicine Hat connections 01:18:30 - 01:21:47 Best golfer we've ever had on our podcast! Thinking big and wrapping things up

We’ve broken Episode 5 into a two part series. In this episode, Dillon Batsel joins us to talk about a very special round of golf. But before we get to that magical round we learn a ton about the person that Dillon is, what drives him and just how passionate he is about golf. You thought you loved golf, wait until you hear Dillon talk. Dillon is a former NCAA standout at Jacksonville University in Florida. He continues to compete at a level here in Canada and has been named Player of the Year in Alberta and led the order of merit. He completed his MBA and works at the Medicine Hat College as both an instructor in the business faculty and serves as the program’s golf coach. In the summer he works as an Assistant Pros at Desert Blume Golf Club in Medicine Hat where is a sought after golf instructor. We think people will really enjoy part 1 of this episode as it sets the stage for the ultimate story that we will release next week - a blow by blow of how Dillon shot 58 (with a penalty stroke!) on a blustery Men’s Night at Desert Blume. If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to like and subscribe! FollowThroughPod Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefollowthroughpod website: https://followthroughpod.com/ Jacksonville University bio Desert Blume Golf Club https://www.instagram.com/dillonbatsel/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:45 INTRO 00:00:45 - 00:03:05 Welcome to the show Dillon Batsel 00:03:05 - 00:04:30 Who are The Follow Through Pod? 00:04:30 - 00:7:00 When were you hooked? Natural Born Competitor 00:7:00 - 00:8:55 Being supported by a good group 00:8:55 - 00:14:00 Parental influence 00:14:00 - 00:16:30 Having a caddie, “playing for someone else” 00:16:30 - 00:17:25 Nate’s game re: 200 mph ball speed! 00:17:25 - 00:18:30 Simulator improvements 00:18:30 - 00:20:15 Confidence, identity, self-worth; putting in the work 00:20:15 - 00:26:05 Getting clarity when things are at their worst; College golf, perspective 00:26:05 - 00:28:00 I like to know why things happen 00:28:00 - 00:31:45 Teaching golf, becoming a better instructor; using social media 00:31:45 - 00:32:00 Enthusiasm for teaching; growing the game 00:32:00 - 00:37:20 Love of golf, Dale Vallely 00:37:20 - 00:41:05 Dillon’s perfect day of golf; emergency 9’s 00:41:05 - 00:42 :05 Par 27 on CBC 00:42:05 - 00:43:45 Alert: 58 F-i-f-t-y E-i-g-h-t 58!!!! To be continued...!

Episode 4 is out and Tim Hall joins the crew to talk about all the unique characters you meet in this game. His longtime connection to Redcliff and the Riverview Club gave him a front row seat to plenty of shenanigans. Timmy, the self-proclaimed funniest man in Alberta (if not Canada) brings his clever wit and cheerful spirit and will have you giggling. Like, out loud. He’s crossed paths with some very interesting people - just watch our reels and we don’t even get to the part where he caddied in the World Blind Golfers Championship in South Africa. Tim may have a very closed setup but has an open heart. He’ll share his insights into sim golf and how he has become a generous host to many. Enjoy the show! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:30 INTRO 00:00:30 - 00:01:43 Welcome to the show Tim Hall 00:01:43 - 00:011:20 The People you meet golfing - Jerrys 00:11:24 - 00:12:56 Dakota Dunes 00:12:56 - 00:15:28 More Redcliff Characters; Holding clubs ransom 00:15:28 - 00:19:03 Earliest moments in golf 00:19:03 - 00:25:26 Mclaren lake golf; left handed putting, the early arm lock 00:23:37 - 00:24:26 Persimmon Putters 00:24:26 - 00:24:54 Burstall Men’s night 00:24:54 - 00:26:10 The legend of Dennis Hall 00:27:35 - 00:31:45 Most memorable golf matches; how the pod started 00:31:45 - 00:32:35 Alter Egos - Todd Herman 00:32:35 - 00:37:50 Back to memorable matches 00:37:50 - 00:42:20 Opinions on gimmies - Mos gets on his soap box 00:42:20 - 00:44:04 Blaming it on the partners 00:44:04 - 00:48:02 The impact of having a Sim in your garage; Shank Shack 00:48:02 - 00:51:50 Who would you choose to just sit and talk golf with? Ernie Els wrestling 00:51:50 - 00:53:23 Side story - Sewing and Mendham 00:53:23 - 00:57:23 Back to who would you play with, Moe Norman; Lorne Rubenstein 00:57:23 - 01:08:19 Who would you want to be? 01:08:19 - 01:11:44 Wrapping it up FollowThroughPod Social & Website Instagram: /thefollowthroughpod website: https://followthroughpod.com/

In episode 3 Kevin Fuhrmann joins the pod to talk about his love/hate relationship with the game. A natural athlete who played high levels of hockey and baseball, Kevin eventually turned to competitive bodybuilding. While he underplays his accomplishments there, he quite obviously and visibly puts the rest of us to shame. Kevin uses golf to feed his competitive drive, which as you will hear, is a bit of a double edge sword for him. His desire to be better balanced against a fear of never getting there has him doing some deep reflection. In the end, this really is a podcast for everyone. While you will hear the same great stories the show is known for sharing, you will also get to explore that vulnerable side of the game. The one where a gallery has gathered around you on the first tee or the last green. And the pressure, real or perceived, is there and you want to perform. Join us to hear how Kevin feels he is doing! Sponsors Would you like to sponsor? https://followthroughpod.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:30 INTRO 00:00:30 - 00:01:30 Welcome to the show 00:01:25 - 00:06:02 Redcliff Tales, trying to break 80 00:06:02 - 00:10:07 Bodybuilding, path to and from golf 00:10:07 - 00:13:12 How do you improve; what motivates you? 00:13:12 - 00:18:07 Ultimate day (part II) 00:18:07 - 00:22:42 Limited play courses - Old Works vs. Wilderness Club; Cove Club, Golf in Mexico 00:22:42 - 00:32:13 Kevin’s favourite story #1; Troy’s 19 stroke story, big numbers 00:32:13 - 00:37:41 Kevin’s favourite story #2 36:43 - How many stories start with I met this guy in a back alley 00:37:41 - 00:39:37 What are your benchmarks to make sure you don’t quit? 00:39:37 - 00:51:12 Bugsy gets vulnerable - Going deep on the fear of failure; self regulation 00:51:12 - 00:53:24 Practising with intent 00:53:24 - 01:01:07 Board Game 01:01:07 - 01:03:59 Kevin’s feelings on fivesomes; playing for money 01:03:59 - 01:06:35 Thoughts on validating birdies 01:06:35 - 01:12:54 Has a bad round ever ruined your day? Perfectionism 01:12:54 - 01:13:28 Impact of Sim Golf ; Troy shows off his geography skills 01:13:28 - 01:14:42 Comparing golf to other sports 01:14:42 - 01:21:03 Most/least important traits of a playing partner; story telling 01:21:03 - 01:22:46 One more good story 01:22:46 - 01:23:02 Wrapping it up FollowThroughPod Social & Website Instagram: /thefollowthroughpod website: https://followthroughpod.com/

Steve Pahl and Ryan Dorton join Corey and Troy to talk about their recent trip to Bandon, Oregon. We will chat about the entire experience from the travel company to the food to the travel arrangements. And of course we will talk a lot about the golf, the courses, the caddies, the weather and mostly the great memories. Be sure to visit our youtube page to check out the companion film!

In this, our inaugural episode, we bring mystery guest Darren MacMillan to the studio. Darren has spent a good portion of his career as a math teacher and most recently has served as the Director of Enhanced Programming for Prairie Rose School Division. This has been an opportunity for him to show off his organizational skills while being at the heart of establishing several academies. Darren has played a lot of hockey in his life and at some high levels. His family is well woven into the hockey world whether that be in the WHL, NCAA and even the NHL. In his downtime from work and working out, Mac likes to spend some time on the golf course. A 10 handicap at the time of this recording, he has an interesting enough game to be significantly lower or higher than that on any given day! We will cover a lot of ground in this episode, from why we play golf to rec hockey to sitcom pilots. We hope you enjoy the show and if you do, please like, share and subscribe to the podcast. We will have regular episodes coming out! Sponsors Would you like to sponsor? https://followthroughpod.com Timestamps: 00:00:30 - 00:01:40 Intros 00:01:40 - 00:02:02 Format of Show 00:02:02 - 00:05:11 Fines 00:05:11 - 00:06:20 What’s the process for mystery guests? 00:06:20 - 00:06:49 Pod preparation or lack thereof 00:06:49 - 00:07:59 Favourite shot 00:07:59 - 00:09:43 Practice 00:09:43 - 00:10:39 Hockey Practice 00:10:39 - 00:12:11 Volume of play 00:12:11 - 00:15:26 Handicap adjustment 00:15:26 - 00:20:37 The algebra of why we play this game? 00:20:37 - 00:23:48 Team golf 00:23:48 - 00:25:28 Competition 00:25:28 - 00:28:50 Playing through injuries by using pie charts? 00:28:50 - 00:34:14 Managing emotions 00:34:14 - 00:38:10 Troy makes us all emotional 00:38:10 - 00:39:30 Golf Trips 00:39:30 - 00:42:44 Bandon prep requires uncrustables? 00:42:44 - 00:44:15 Aces 00:44:15 - 00:45:09 Back on the lack of preparation 00:45:09 - 00:45:29 Podcasting as a Ponzi scheme? 00:45:29 - 00:47:40 Salt Lake City hockey 00:47:40 - 00:53:15 We wrote a sitcom once 00:53:15 - 00:59:09 Final Impressions FollowThroughPod Social & Website Instagram: /thefollowthroughpod website: https://followthroughpod.com/