Episodes
In this episode we recap the year, and we get ready for golf hibernation. The season is over, the rain is coming and for most of us - this is the end of our golf season. We share highlights from our favorite moments on the show including top golf interviews, the best dad tips, and what we have learned exactly over the past year on this show. Golf is a tricky game - you can play the same course day after day and see new challenges, new failures, and new ways to win. Parenting is the same....
Published 10/07/21
In this episode we highlight my recent golf tournament and we share tips for winterizing your golf game. First, I played in an individual net golf tournament - where you receive 90% of your golf handicap but follow 100% of the rules. No team, no skins, just individual golf. There was some good - and a lot of bad in my game. Next, Bryan and Trebor share their upcoming golf tournaments and it brings us to the question: How do you winterize your golf game? Do you pack it up and shut it...
Published 09/23/21
In this episode we talk about the upcoming Ryder Cup, we look at a new way to have fun golfing with your kids, and our favorite workout routines for golf. First, it is all about the Kevin Na and Joaquin Niemann - sprinting through 18 holes. Would you be willing to run a speed round and see how fast (and how low) you could score a round of golf? Second, we get into the Ryder Cup. Do you like Team USA's odds this year? We love the lineup - find out why. Finally, how do you prepare...
Published 09/09/21
In this episode we talk about the BMW Championship, we share our secret to enjoying golf, and we talk about a parent scenario that you don't WANT to happen, but it still might. First, is golf better because of Bryson DeChambeau? It feels like Bryson is making headlines every week - now we need to talk about Brooksy on the course. I say ban it. Second, what is the secret to enjoying golf? We have it solved. Hang with us to hear what will change everything - and hint...it's not your...
Published 09/02/21
In this episode we look back at our interview with Golficity and the Golf Podcast. We get insight into building a golf company from the ground up, and what it's like to balance golf and fatherhood today.
Published 08/26/21
In this episode we review the MEVO launch monitor, Trebor shares how he shot a 72 in tournament conditions, and we talk about planning a Bandon Dunes Golf Trip. What do you do in Bandon Dunes after a golf round? Where do you stay? Is it better to stay at a local AirBnB or at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort? What time of year is best to play there? Contact us for more information or if you want to get in on our Bandon Dunes Golf Trip: [email protected]
Published 08/19/21
In this episode we review the Shot Scope V3! It is truly one of the best golf devices I currently own and use - why? The data. It's all in the data. The Shot Scope V3 retails for $219 - but is it worth it? Listen and find out how it can change your golf game.
Published 08/12/21
In this episode we discuss tee boxes in golf. Which tee boxes should you be playing? Then we talk about tournament golf - and what happened recently with our own golf journey. We are a year into this golf podcast and I'm curious how we have progressed. Finally, some dad wisdom - an example from the Tokyo Olympics to teach your kids about respecting your opponent. Do you have a question for us to talk about on the podcast? Email it to: email: [email protected] Olympics Video:...
Published 08/05/21
In this episode we talk about mental health among athletes and kids. And we get into neurology with golf - what are the yips? And how do you treat the yips? What can parents do with https://www.birdiedads.com/tips-for-youth-sports-with-travis-dorsch/ (expectations and youth sports )to increase your child's athletic performance. First, we discuss Simone Biles exit from multiple Olympic events due to a mental issue. As parents, we look to protect our kids. But when athletes and role...
Published 07/29/21
In this episode we cover how to play golf with your boss. Do you let him/her win? Do you throw the match? And we discuss one golf tip that changed my game. YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwufLUOje_PcOZEtgs62Hkg/?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwufLUOje_PcOZEtgs62Hkg/?sub_confirmation=1) BIRDIE DADS GOLF PODCAST www.birdiedads.com How to Play Golf With Your BossDo you go for the win? I have a rule that I always follow when playing golf with my boss...
Published 07/22/21
In this episode we are going to answer your golf questions, share new content on YouTube golf, talk match play and discuss: Does it matter my kid isn't athletic? First, you will hear the discussion from two dads who love their kids (and love sports)... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwufLUOje_PcOZEtgs62Hkg/?sub_confirmation=1 (YOUTUBE GOLF CHANNEL) My Kid Isn't Athletic. Does it Matter?We weigh in on the pros and cons of youth sports and development. What do...
Published 07/15/21
Golf question time! We answer how to break 80 in golf. Just what are the secrets behind the scorecard? Also in this episode...The Match Part IV - Phil Mickelson / Tom Brady vs. Bryson DeChambeau / Aaron Rodgers. Our thoughts and quick bites on the match. Also this week - we received over 700 comments on Reddit to help us make https://www.birdiedads.com/39-golfers-gave-us-the-best-golf-tips-they-ever-received/ (39 pieces of the best golf advice you will ever receive. ) How to Break 80 in...
Published 07/08/21
In this episode we highlight how we are collecting data on our golf swing and what we will do with it. There is no shortage of golf equipment claiming to solve your game and lower your score. If we can learn anything from sports trends one clear path to improvement lies in data. What golf data are you using? Collecting Golf Data at HomeIn our kid filled golf life we have to get creative with how we practice golf, when we practice golf and how we use our time. Balancing diapers, daycare,...
Published 07/01/21
Dads ... it's OK. We knew this wouldn't be easy, but look in the mirror and answer our question: Are YOU a helicopter dad? We have an open conversation and face the facts. Kids and InjuriesOne of the hardest things about parenting is dealing with kids and injuries - whether it be sports, school, falling off the couch - whatever it might be, we all face that challenge of picking up the pieces. This week we are faced with a real injury situation as Trebor's daughter deals with a broken...
Published 06/24/21
Who can win Torrey Pines in 2021? Our top picks leading into the 2021 US Open including the leading favorites and the long shots. US OPEN:Torrey Pines Bold PredictionsThe leading names (and why)...Xander Schauffele Bryson DeChambeau Jon Rahm Not far off the lead...Phil Mickelson Scottie Scheffler Paul Casey Abraham Ancer Collin Morikawa Viktor Hovland Webb Simpson The long shots...Cameron Smith Sam Burns Wilco Nienebar The one thing we want to see in the 2021 US Open: Brooks and Bryson...
Published 06/17/21
What do you get the dad who has everything? More golf! Whether you want ideas for yourself or for that special dad - this episode gives you ideas for all the fathers. Our gift ideas for fathers day will be perfect for that golfer you know. Fathers Day Gift Ideas for GolfersIn this episode we highlight whether you should buy the Bushnell Wingman, Mevo FlightScope, Cleveland Wedge, ClicGear Accessories, or just a day to play golf. We have you covered. Also in this episode: 18Birdies -...
Published 06/10/21
We are dads, and we love to share old memories...one of our favorites is our interview with Scott Stallings, PGA golfer. Scott has been tearing up the course lately and we kind of feel like we were there when his hot streak started. Kind of? Regardless, Scott is an awesome dad, a great dude and a phenomenal golfer. You will love this interview! Do you like free golf stuff? Here is what we for you...Step by Step Guide to Creating Your...
Published 06/03/21
Rapid dad trivia: what is the difference between Snapchat and Tik Tok? And why does it matter? Do you know what secret apps kids use to hide stuff? Come on man, time to get your dad game in order! But the question is... Does Brooks Koepka Have Snapchat? I feel like...maybe? Because there is new drama heating up in the world of golf unlike anything we have seen in recent memory - since, the last Brooks and Bryson controversy. Now we get new drama, new Instagram comments and a whole new...
Published 05/27/21
2021 PGA Championship Predictions: What story are you looking for? Can Jordan Spieth prove he has found his balance? Will Collin Morikawa outlast the field? Is Rory really back? And what the heck is wrong with Dustin Johnson? 2021 PGA Championship: Who Can Win At Kiawah?Would you take the field vs. Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, Dustin Johnson, or Bryson DeChambeau? We discuss this week's PGA Championship. Also in this episode... We Asked Reddit: What Do You Do To...
Published 05/20/21
In one sentence explain slope in golf terminology. Go! Were you able to do it? How fast are the greens in PGA events and how do they measure it? What is the difference between slope and course rating? We ask the golf questions that most golfers don’t know the answers to. But the key question is, does it matter? Does slope really matter in golf? Kind of… I’ve stumbled around the golf course for over 30 years and only recently did I learn what the slope rating is and why it matters....
Published 05/13/21
Sitting at work on a Friday, I opened up my golf app to find my friend on hole 8. “Wait, how am I seeing his live scorecard? And did he just double bogey the last two holes?” Golf apps have come a long way - beyond GPS and hazard locations. We now have the ability to see our friends live in action, watching scores post as the round progresses. This is genius. And it get’s better. This is the best free golf app - reviewed by dads. The Best Free Golf App in 2021What makes 18Birdies the...
Published 05/06/21
Finally, your junior is ready to learn golf! This is the moment every dad impatiently waits for. “My kid is ready for golf!” But, where do you start? We look back at our Top 5 Tips for Junior Golfers. Tips from LPGA Kim Welch, PGA Master Professional Stephen Vigiano, Sports Psychologist Bhrett McCabe, and more… Top 5 Tips for Junior GolfersTip #1: Make it fun. We hear this with every sport - but when facing a sport already criticized for slow play and uninteresting to juniors, you can...
Published 04/29/21
You can play anywhere...it's the big 4-0. Where do you play a round of golf? Jared gets a hall pass (sort of) to pick any place to play a round of golf! But is it a trick? No sane wife would give a man who loves golf such an open ended ticket...so what do we do??? Every dad planning his 40th birthday party wants key things, and if you listen close you will find them. Top 5 Golf Courses to Play for Your 40th BirthdayWhat are they? No surprise, you've got to have Pebble Beach and...
Published 04/22/21
I love Bryson DeChambeau. Just going to say it. And I’m not alone. But not everyone is with me. He’s been often criticized - and we break down the Bryson DeChambeau swing and whether he is a true game changer in the world of golf. Why does everyone hate Bryson DeChambeau’s Swing?Maybe it’s because he generates 138 mph swing speed. Or maybe because Bryson DeChambeau expects more out of his game than we give credit. Or maybe he gets bad media cuts. Let’s get into everything we love and...
Published 04/15/21