Category: Podcasts

Golf Talk [Episode 024]

Darren Clarke, Lorena Ochoa, Michelle Wie, Tiger Woods, Ian Woosnam, Luke Donald, and more.

PodcastTiger Woods is skipping The Memorial, Michelle Wie gears up to qualify for the U.S. Open at Canoe Brook, and Darren Clarke does the honorable thing. Also, is Lorena Ochoa the best female golfer in the world? This week we talk about that, the 2007 FedEx Cup, Ian Woosnam and Luke Donald, and a whole lot more.

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Golf Talk [Episode 023]

Wie, Mickelson, Woods, Norman, Couples, and Wasylowich? Which name doesn’t seem to fit?

PodcastHalf of the season on the PGA Tour is in the books, and we’ve got some first-half awards to hand out. Plus, Michelle Wie makes it through local qualifying for the U.S. Open, Greg Norman to divorce, a man shoots 57 (!!!), and Tiger is skipping The Memorial. This and a whole lot more in the 23rd episode of the Golf Talk Podcast.

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Golf Talk [Episode 022]

Welcome to the 22nd playing of the Golf Talk “Toonamint.” Oh wait, this isn’t Augusta National, and the new chairman doesn’t talk like that…

PodcastMichelle Wie has made a cut in a men’s event! Glory be to… whoever they worship in Korea. KJ Choi? Also, Daly a suspension-worthy liar? Vijay past his prime? Furyk in the top 5? Plus, Billy Payne replaces Hootie as Augusta Chairman and a whole lot more.

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Golf Talk [Episode 021]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Woods family, but the show must go on. And so it does.

PodcastThis week saw the passing of Tiger Woods’ father Earl, and it’s a main discussion topic this week in the Golf Talk Podcast. Also this week, Wie in the U.S. Open, Chris Couch wins the Zurich Classic, John Daly losing $60 million gambling, the fall of Annika Sorenstam, and a whole lot more.

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Golf Talk [Episode 020]

The post-Masters lull is only boring if you stop paying attention to golf altogether. We’ve got plenty to talk about!

PodcastAaron Baddeley breaks through with his first win on the PGA Tour, but did Jim Furyk give it away a little? Lots of Tiger Woods news, Phil Mickelson updates, Greg Norman and Annika Sorenstam, changes at Winged Foot, and a little bit about distance once again.

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Golf Talk [Episode 019]

Phil Mickelson and Karrie Webb win the first majors of 2006 and Tiger putts like a “spaz.”

PodcastThe Masters and the LPGA’s first major are in the books. We discuss Phil Mickelson’s victory, Karrie Webb’s win, Michelle Wie’s mistakes, Fred Couples’s inability to putt, Tiger Woods’ “spazzy” putting, comments from Ernie Els regarding Phil and David Toms regarding Augusta National security. It’s a very rousing week on the Golf Talk Podcast, so join us for this and a whole lot more.

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Golf Talk Special Edition: The TaylorMade TP Golf Ball Launch

TaylorMade has a new golf ball, and we’ve got commentary, TaylorMade CEO Mark King, Sergio Garcia, our initial on-course impressions, and a whole lot more in this special edition podcast.

PodcastLast weekend, Donald MacKenzie and I had an opportunity to head to Greensboro, GA and the Reynolds Plantation to attend the TaylorMade‘s launch of their new TP golf balls.

We’ve covered this ball launch thoroughly this week, starting with a Sunday night edition of Donald’s The Bag Drop entitled TaylorMade Gets Back in the Ball Game. We followed that up yesterday with TaylorMade’s product “reveal” video as well as an inside look at a major golf product launch.

And we’re not done yet. As of today, subscribers to our podcast feed (see right-hand column for subscription links) will find a Special Edition Podcast that covers the TaylorMade ball launch from every angle. If you’ve not subscribed to the feed (and now is as good a time as any to do so!), you can also download the podcast (.m4a, 29:22, 7.33 MB) separately. Subscriptions are free.

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Golf Talk Podcast Update

Due to technical troubles, Episode 019 of the Golf Talk Podcast will be delayed one week. We will, however, be bringing you a special edition podcast within the week!

PodcastUnfortunately, staff member and Golf Talk host Jeff Smith suffered some computer issues this past week, so we’re unable to bring you this week’s podcast. Had we been able to record our show, we’d have talked about the list of topics below.

If you’d like to be on the Golf Talk Podcast, you can read the instructions and find out when we’ll be recording each show in this thread in our forum. Basically, you need a free Skype account and 30 minutes on a Friday to participate. Opinions are a welcome bonus. 🙂 If you can’t join us live but you’d like to submit a question to us, send an email to podcast@thesandtrap.com.

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Episode 018

We have chokers and people who never choke, an angry listener with bleeding ears asks a question about loud drivers, and The Players Championship.

PodcastGreg Owen choked away a tournament at the 17th with a three-put from 40 inches, Sam Saunders may be the clup champion but he can’t play on the PGA Tour yet, and Fred Funk weighs in on Distance. Also this week, loud drivers, golf’s fifth major, making the 17th hole at the TPC of Sawgrass tougher, and some Tiger news – his dad, his putter, his interclub matches (the Tavistock Cup), and his Ryder Cup preparation. Plus, Tim Finchem gets a new contract. This and a whole lot more in this week’s Golf Talk Podcast.

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