Episodes
The PGA hypocrisy grows. More headlines from last week when the PGA suspended two Korn Ferry players, Jake Staiano and Vince India. Given the small amount of money wagered, what's actually going on?
We're also discussing our golf ball lab results, wet versus dry spin. Here's a hint, water matters, and it does alter performance. Looking for something specific in today's episode? CLICK MORE β‘οΈ
0:00 Welcome Back ππ½
0:51 π€·ββοΈ Staiano gambles / PGA hypocrisy?
9:35 π€ CΓ©line Boutier
12:50 πΈ Why...
Published 11/01/23
Has betting gotten out of control? DraftKings finds its way into the PGA Tour with a #new sportsbook opening in Scottsdale. In this week's NoPuttsGiven, we've got the latest on Tiger, 2024's new releases, and whether or not you should be making THIS BIG switch in your bag. Looking for something specific in today's episode? CLICK MORE β‘οΈ
Welcome Back ππ½
0:40 π Morikawa on FIRE
4:18 π
Tiger Joins Hero Challenge
8:52 πΈ Draft Kings x PGA Tour
11:46 βοΈ BEST Cold Weather Gear?
20:41 βοΈ Tech...
Published 10/25/23
0:00 π Welcome back
4:21 π°π· Tom Kim Back to Back wins
5:12 β No Points for LIV
11:46 ποΈ P770 Phantoms
13:32 π’ Club Cycles
17:06 βοΈ Tech Talk
27:59 π¨ Speed Golf
35:42 π₯ AfterShow
Published 10/18/23
Whether playing in wet or dry conditions, you need a wedge that performs every time. Weβve spent months testing wedges in our Lab. After analyzing the data on thousands of shots (15,960 to be exact), weβve found the winners. Here are our picks for the wedges that will help you make more birdies than bogeys.
Let's get into it. This is No Putts Given.
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0:00 ππΌ Welcome back
1:27 β³οΈ Lexi Thompson & the Shriners Children's...
Published 10/11/23
Ryder Cup week predictions, a catastrophic fire that took the lives of 10 golf ball factory employees, the lawsuit to follow, and how viral golf videos seem more... aggressive? Chris and Tony get into it and then some on this week's NoPuttsGiven. Let's get into it. Looking for something specific in today's episode? CLICK MORE β‘οΈ
0:00 ππΌ Welcome back
0:50 π Ryder Cup Week
7:07 π»Launch Tech fire
14:44 π Ben Hogan
15:58 π« Runway golf course
16:41 π Tantrum golfers
19:11 ππΌββοΈ Launch...
Published 09/27/23
Has PING been holding out on us? Chris and Tony get into it in this weeks NPG along with Solheim Cup picks, a new kind of "membership" from Titlest and a look inside Trackman's latest upgrade to the simulator world. Let's get it! Looking for something specific in today's episode? CLICK MORE ππ½
00:00 ππ½ Welcome Back
02:05 π BluePrint Irons
05:32 π Solheim Cup
09:30 π’ Element of Slow Play
14:22 π· TaylorMade Spider Tour
20:35 ππ»ββοΈ Sugarloaf Field Club
26:13 β
Stitch Apparel
27:15 πΈ When to...
Published 09/20/23
Would TOUR players be as good as they are without their caddy? Did Mizuno crack the code for golf balls? Is Wilson gaining momentum? All this and more in today's episode with special guest Adam Beach, owner of MyGolfSpy. Let's get into it. ππ½ Looking for something specific today? CLICK MORE π
00:00 ππ½ Welcome Back
03:31 ππ»ββοΈ Mizuno vs Wilson Irons
07:08 π Mizuno Golf Balls
11:55 π€ Best Golf Pairings
20:32 βͺοΈ Yellow vs. White Golf Balls
29:49 π΅ Best Value
32:42 π₯ Speed Golf
38:42 π₯ After...
Published 09/14/23
Golf Ball results are IN! 5,400+ shots, 105 hours and countless cups of coffee later, the MyGolfSpy crew is here to break down the performance of over 45 of the industry's top golf balls. Yours included. If you thought all golf balls were the same...this is an episode you don't want to miss.
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REMEMBER π² Do your friends a favor and send them this before they buy their next box of balls.
00:00 π Welcome Back
03:14 π THE BALL...
Published 09/14/23
The clubs you should NEVER play, the final picks for this year's Ryder Cup, is the Pro V1x as good as it once was and the top item you need on your next golf trip π This and more on today's 154th Episode of NoPuttsGiven. Come, join us! Looking for something specific in today's show? CLICK MORE ππ½
00:00 ππ½ Welcome Back
00:41 π Weekend Recap
01:24 ππ»ββοΈ Bryson Crashes the Party
02:57 π Ryder Cup - Top 6 Picks
06:57 π³ Rory & Scottie's Putters
09:01 π Official Ball Test Results
11:31 π€...
Published 08/23/23
$1 BILLION left on the table, Glover is out of hibernation and the age old TaylorMade vs. Callaway match up continues with 2 new iron releases π Chris and Tony cover it all and then some in this week's NoPuttsGiven. Let's get it! Looking for something in today's show? Click MORE β‘οΈ
00:00 Welcome Back
00:59 ππ»ββοΈOn the TOUR
04:07 β£οΈ 1 BILLION for Phil
09:47 πGlover Goes Back-To-Back
11:56 βοΈARCCOS Scores BIG
16:23 β³οΈ USGA Golf Ball Rollback
21:12 π Callaway & Taylormade
28:53 π₯ Speed...
Published 08/16/23
Tiger takes a seat amongst the merger madness, Callaway, Titleist, and TaylorMade ALL dropped new irons and L.A.B. Golf is sweeping the leaderboards. All this and more on today's episode of NoPuttsGiven with Chris and Tony. Looking for something specific? Click MORE β‘οΈ
00:00 WELCOME BACK
01:33 π
Tiger on the PGA Board
04:32 π Ryder Cup Predictions
11:32 π LAB Putter Takeover
17:15 βοΈ Bryson's Krank Driver
19:23 π Callaway Apex Pro Irons
23:01 π Titleist T-Series Irons
26:04 π TaylorMade...
Published 08/11/23
After a long week in Arizona at our Official Ball Test - Tony and Chris are back to talk about the Best Golf Hybrids of 2023, who COULD be the Best Ball of the year and how to survive your afternoon 18 in hot summer weather π₯ We're glad you're here. Grab your second cup of joe and hang for a bit, won't you? Looking for something particular in today's episode?
00:10 ππΌ Welcome Back
04:58 ππΌββοΈ Ball Test Recap
09:09 β Offline Ball
19:22 π Proto Concept
22:42 π Best Hybrids
25:02 π₯ Speed...
Published 07/27/23
Bob Vokey's favorite wedge ever produced, a wild weekend at Pebble
Beach and the PIF & PGA saga continues π€¦πΌββοΈ Chris and Tony are
back to catch you up before heading out to Scottsdale for our Official
Golf Ball Test. Hot takes included. π₯
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You Should Be Swinging Faster β’ https://bit.ly/SwingFasterLab
Retro Golf: TaylorMade Burner β’ https://bit.ly/RetroGolfTM
BEST GOLF GEAR 2023:
π Best Driver of 2023 -...
Published 07/14/23
L.A.C.C.'s embarrassing ticket turnout, the leaderboard of the year, and possibly Titleist's best irons yet. This week's episode is jam-packed with some catch-up from a week off in California. Looking for something particular in today's show?
00:00 NPG 148
05:52 πΊπΈ U.S. Open Recap
11:54 π© Mailbag
12:27 π Titleist T-Series Teaser
14:31 β¬οΈ Loft Jacking
19:21 π Stitch Golf Polos
22:10 βοΈ Tech Talk
31:14 π Is Azinger Really that bad?
36:56 π₯ The Aftershow
Published 06/22/23
Today we're jumping into Rose Zhang's bag, potentially the Best Irons for 80% of golfers, and how AI could be taking over club design. Oh - not to mention 5 ways you can improve your game for FREE. Let's get it! Looking for something specific in today's show? CLICK MORE β¬οΈ
00:00 Welcome Back!
00:54 Rose Zhang Wins in Professional Debut
05:40 What's in Rose's Bag?
09:09 Driver Fitting 101
13:56 Mailbag βοΈ Who is using AI to design clubs?
18:29 Tech Talk βοΈ Most Wanted Game Improvement...
Published 06/07/23
Could the PGA Championship be Rahm's next step to a Grand Slam? Is Jason Day back in the game? Would you pay $400 for wedges? Tony & Chris break down this weekend's events and more on this week's NoPuttsGiven. β¬οΈ Looking for something specific in the video? Click MORE β¬οΈ
00:00 Teeing Off
00:24 Welcome Back
01:22 PGA Championship
11:49 Jason Day W.I.T.B.
16:52 NEW FROM HQ π¦
18:02 TECH TALK βοΈ
26:44 $400 Wedges...?
30:50 SPEED GOLF π₯
35:55 THE AFTERSHOW π₯
50:05 Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind
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Published 05/17/23
Adams Golf is back, Tony may have found the most underrated golf ball in golf of 2023 we're diving into Tony Finau's W.I.T.B. Or, more importantly...what's NOT in his bag π
β¬οΈ Looking for something specific in the video? Click MORE β¬οΈ
00:00 Teeing Off
00:57 The Return of Adams Golf
05:11 Who is The IDEA Driver For?
06:29 What's NOT in the Bag (Tony Finau)
10:36 The End of Drive Shack
14:16 Should You Replace Your Clubs?
18:33 The Most Underrated Golf Ball?
26:07 Your Next...
Published 05/03/23
In case you missed it, LIV Golf took Australia by storm this past weekend! Is this a sign of success or just a blip on the radar?
Chris and Tony also discuss slow play, custom golf balls, Evnroll Putters, and the best golf travel bag money can buy. And be sure to stick around for "The Aftershow" and get a deep dive on L.A.B. Putters and how they might be the next big thing in golf.
There's a lot on deck so kick back, watch, listen, or do both! This is No Putts Given.
Be sure to hit...
Published 04/26/23
In this episode, we're introducing a new format that digs into golfs latest headlines, new gear, and play something we call 'speed golf.'
Chris and Tony chat about slow play, Rory's absence, golf ball rollback, and whether or not Tiger Woods is done.
There's a lot on deck so kick back, watch, listen, or do both! This is No Putts Given.
Be sure to hit #Subscribe and #HitTheBell so you can stay up-to-date and not miss any new videos! #golf
00:00 NPG 141
02:03 Who is responsible for slow...
Published 04/19/23
In this episode, Chris and Tony discuss the new Snell MTB Prime and Prime X golf balls.
COVID was quite a doozy for Snell. After Taylormade purchased Nassau, Snell was scrambling to find a reputable factory overseas to produce their golf ballsβthey had to adapt.
To wrap things out, the guys chat about the Vokey 64W's.
There's a lot on deck so kick back, watch, listen, or do both! This is No Putts Given.
Read more about the new Snell golf balls = https://bit.ly/3K8xRD3
Be sure to hit...
Published 04/05/23
What's going on with Rory's driver besides hitting it 375 yards π±
In this episode, Chris and Tony discuss Rory's displeasure with his new Stealth 2 driver. Did a simple length adjustment and shaft change help him out? Regardless, the average golfer should pay attention to what's happening, having a shorter driver can possibly yield longer distances.
Plus, we chat with Dean Snell and get his unique take on the proposed "ball rollback" the PGA unveiled a couple weeks back.
There's a lot on...
Published 03/29/23
In this episode, Chris and Tony discuss the new PXG GEN6 line of drivers, woods, hybrids, and irons.
For drivers, we get two modelsβthe O311 and XF. For now, there is no designated "low spin" model. Aluminum Vapor is gone from the crown, and PXG is pushing the moveable weights (3 in the standard model and 2 in the XF) toward the extreme perimeter of the body.
Now, on to the fairways and hybrids. We get the same two model designations as the drivers. The XF model is larger than the...
Published 03/23/23
In this episode, Chris and Tony discuss the choice of two prominent Taylormade staff players ditching their newest drivers this past weekend at the Players Championship. So it begs the question, does new always equate to better?
In addition, are there too many DTC golf brands? It's great to have options but c'mon!
There's a lot on deck so kick back, watch, listen, or do both! This is No Putts Given.
Be sure to hit #Subscribe and #HitTheBell so you can stay up-to-date and not miss any new...
Published 03/15/23
In this episode, Chris and Tony make sense of the proposed "ball rollback" that the USGA and R&A unveiled.
The USGA and R&A announced the proposal of a MLR (model local rule) that would allow tournaments and organizers to require use of a ball that conforms to the new ODS.
Listen in for everything you need to know and what it could mean moving forward.
There's a lot on deck so kick back, watch, listen, or do both! This is No Putts Given.
Be sure to hit #Subscribe and...
Published 03/15/23
Does golf have a "furniture problem?" Tony seems to think so. In this episode, Chris and Tony discuss the cost of new drivers and whether or not it's too high. Are we getting better performance based on how much we spend?
Plus, Fujikura Axiom graphite iron shaftsβa niche product with a high price tag. However, with VeloCore technology incorporated, you may find the 'sweet spot' more consistently.
There's a lot on deck so kick back, watch, listen, or do both! This is No Putts Given.
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Published 03/01/23