Episodes
(Season 1: Episode 5) Justin Wyeth joined hosts Alli & Jason Wiertel at legendary Rich Harvest Farms (Sugar Grove, IL) to discuss his approach to coaching at all levels, competition in both the junior and collegiate ranks, and his secret to balancing the many roles he has taken on in the game of golf. Justin is the Head Coach of both Mens & Women’s golf at Aurora University, the US Kids Golf Chicago Tour Director, Assistant GM at Blackberry Oaks, and a junior golf coach at the Chad...
Published 03/03/20
(Season 1: Episode 4) Just off the campus of the University of Notre Dame sits Warren Golf Course, the home of the men's and women's Fighting Irish golf squads.  The course hosted the 2019 USGA Senior Open, and its also boasts the Robert and Marilyn Rolfs Family All-Season Varsity Golf Facility, a $2.1 million 10,333-square foot facility. Grow the Grind hosts Alli & Jason Wiertel had the unique privilege to tour the venue while taking in some Irish golf history before a memorable chat...
Published 02/23/20
South African born PGA professional Warren Schutte joined Jason & Alli Wiertel to share his astounding golf journey and expert perspective on Episode 3 of Grow the Grind. The former UNLV Running Rebel was an NCAA Individual National Champion, Masters participant (with Mr. Palmer), and currently runs the Warren Schutte Players Academy in Litchfield Park, Arizona.  Joining Warren throughout the hour long segment, is his golf prodigy daughter Abbey. The 15-year-old phenom has built an...
Published 02/18/20
Episode 2 (Season 1) of the Grow the Grind Podcast, LIVE from US Kids Headquarters! Hosts Alli & Jason Wiertel touch base with US Kids Golf Senior Director of Marketing and Communication to discuss his perspective on successful player/parent caddie relationships and much more. John Kim has spent 25 years in the golf industry, he has spent time in the war room with Ryder Cup Captains, hosted and announced the US Kids Golf World Championship Parade of Nations, and is avid and successful...
Published 02/10/20
The inaugural Grow the Grind podcast was recorded under the bubble at Mistwood Golf Dome in Bolingbrook, IL. 11 year old Junior golfer Reese Wallace and her Daddy Caddie Nick joined Alli & Jason Wiertel to discuss the ROAD TO AUGUSTA NATIONAL, Golf Channels upcoming featured spotlight segment, World Championship events, practice dedication, tournament travels, and so much more. 
Published 01/30/20
Hello golf world!!! Here is a brief rundown of what to expect from the Grow the Grind Podcast.  11 year old junior golfer Alli Wiertel and her Daddy Caddie, Jason Wiertel discuss the grind that is golf with guests from around the junior and professional golf scene. Grow the Grind offers insight and perspective from golf parents, elite junior golfers, collegiate athletes, PGA professionals. LPGA stars, and golf nuts who continue to work at, love, and improve their game day in and day out...
Published 01/21/20