Episodes
It's one of those "sometimes about golf" episodes this week as Bill and Kris start talking about the Super Bowl which somehow devolves into rules around wearing team/player jerseys. The guys eventually get to the golf talk, recapping the Phoenix Open, including the resurgence of Rick Fowler and Kris feels compelled to apologize to Scottie Scheffler.  Finally, brother Mark checks in from Lees Ferry in Arizona and gives us his pick for the Genesis Invitational. Don't forget to check out...
Published 02/14/23
We have already covered the new ZX MKII drivers, now it's the irons' turn. Kris tested last year's version of the ZX5 irons and was thoroughly impressed with them. So, what's new, what's different, and what remains the same in the MKII version?  Give this episode a listen and find out! You can see pictures and read more about the full line of Srixon ZX MKII irons here: Srixon Unveils the All-New ZX MK II Irons - Driving Range Heroes --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 02/13/23
This week Bill and Kris are reliving the whole Swilcan Bridge thing that went down on #Golf Twitter, Kris is excited about the Phoenix Open and the return of their guy, Sahith, and Bill gives us a few excerpts of an excellent essay from McSweeneys.net about Your Favorite Sad Dad Band. Check out the entire thing here: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/what-your-favorite-sad-dad-band-says-about-you Also, check out Bill's latest stuff...
Published 02/08/23
First, there was the Costco #golf ball and everyone went nuts. Then came the putters and people tried to figure out precisely what company was manufacturing them. Now, there are rumors circulating about an actual set of Costco Kirkland brand irons hitting the market in 2023. Bill, the resident Costco golf equipment expert, has some backstories to the Kirkland golf brand, what we know about the irons as mentioned earlier, and some things we'll be keeping an eye out for as they come to...
Published 02/06/23
It's a BIG TIME #golf show this week, ladies and gentlemen! Kris took in a bunch of golf over the weekend and has all sorts of questions and thoughts about things about Max Homa, Jon Rahm, and who the actual best player in the world is at the moment. Meanwhile, Bill continues to dominate the thrift store golf equipment scene and has yet another crazy story about connecting with a previous owner of a Goodwill find. Check out Bill's latest review here:...
Published 02/01/23
This is a fun one, for sure! One of Bill and Kris' favorite companies, L.A.B. #Golf, just announced their latest addition to their putter lineup, the LINK.1.  The guys cover everything there is to know about the LINK.1, including the technology behind it, customization options, and how you can get perfectly fitted for any L.A.B. putter. You can read more about the new putter and check out the pictures of it here: L.A.B. Golf Launches LINK.1, The Blade Putter That Stays Square By Itself...
Published 01/30/23
Coming at you live from X-Golf in Wrigleyville! This week the guys are covering some Korn Ferry Tour results, Davis Thompson nearly won Kris some bucks, Mark is back with a pick for this week's Farmer's, and Bill wants to talk a little music discovery. Don't forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a rate and review for the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatrangelife/message
Published 01/25/23
Happy #golf gear release season! This episode of Gear Talk, The Podcast is all about the new Srixon ZX5 and ZX7 MKII Driver, Fairway Woods, and Hybrids. The guys cover the new and improved "Rebound Frame", what exactly the Coefficient of Restitution, or COR, is and what it does, and the rest of the updates to the new gear. You can check out Kris' unboxing here: https://youtu.be/0kGmSmRWUyc You can also read more about the ZX lineup and see some photos of the gear here: Srixon Introduces the...
Published 01/23/23
Another special Gear Talk, The Podcast episode where Bill and Kris cover the latest in 2023 #golf gear releases. This week, Cobra has announced the newest iteration of their line of Metal Woods, improving on the previous LTDx versions. Bill gives us the low-down on whatever PWR-BRIDGE is, what's different between the AEROJET LS, AEROJET, and AEROJET MAX, and everything else there is to know about the new equipment. You can read more about the gear and check out some pictures here: Cobra Golf...
Published 01/23/23
Kris might be on the road but that won't stop the guys from having a big-time #golf show! First, congrats to Si Woo Kim (and his God-awful golf shirt) for winning the Sony last weekend! But, that's not the only Sony-related discussion Kris and Bill have. That's because Adam Scott broke a 22-round streak of his that seems too weird to believe. After that, it's time to move on to the AmEx Open, and good news gamblers, Mark is back with ANOTHER pick and it's a must-watch! But enough about the...
Published 01/19/23
This week the guys kick things off with Bill telling us about a pretty amazing Goodwill #golf find that has an accompanying story beyond just the clubs. It's a doozy. Also, Kris and Bill took in quite a bit of last week's Sentry Tournament of Champions and have some thoughts about the tournament, the broadcast, and the course. They also give a little history about next week's Sony Open and the island of Hawaii! Don't forget to Rate and Review the podcast for us! And tell a friend! And...
Published 01/11/23
New year, super-golfy first episode! Bill and Kris are talking New Year's resolutions this week, celebrating the return of live #golf with "The Sentry Tournament of Champions, etc." Mark is back with his gambling pick, and they're adopting a pro #golfer and personalized putter stamping. But that's not all! They also have a BRAND NEW segment that will surely sweep the nation called "Which One is Real?" where Bill tries to guess which company is real, an actual PGA Sponsor or a fictitious...
Published 01/05/23
New year, super-golfy first episode!   Bill and Kris are talking New Year's resolutions this week, celebrating the return of live #golf with "The Sentry Tournament of Champions, etc." Mark is back with his gambling pick, and they're adopting a pro #golfer and personalized putter stamping.   But that's not all! They also have a BRAND NEW segment that will surely sweep the nation called "Which One is Real?" where Bill tries to guess which company is real, an actual PGA Sponsor or a fictitious...
Published 01/04/23
The guys are back from yet another hiatus, this one forced upon them due to a wave of illnesses.  They cover what each of them has been up to over the past week, including some studio remodeling, Bill found yet another thrift store #golf gem, and Kris has some ideas for the channel in 2023. Check out Bill's latest reviews...
Published 12/23/22
This week Bill and Kris are celebrating the return of Charlie and Tiger to their televisions and giving some advice on how to avoid being saturated with hot takes and bad opinions and having it ruined. They also talk a little Zach Fisher and his success over the weekend on the Latin Tour and what that means for his 2023 golf season. Finally, Kris has been watching the latest Star Wars series, Andor, and needs to talk about some things.
Published 12/07/22
Bill and Kris are back in the garage and have lots to cover! First, they cover some Thanksgiving meal stand-outs, including Bill's smoked turkey and Kris' sourdough stuffing. Next up, Kris did some Black Friday deal shopping, which breaks into the guys basically setting a certain #golf company's "sale" on fire (and also their garbage website). And finally, Bill, Internet Superstar, once again gets recognized by a fan of the show!
Published 11/30/22
This week the guys are talking about the news of the latest "The Match" lineup with JT, Speith, Tiger, and Rory. Bill got asked by a stranger if he "does #golf reviews". And, Kris asks (h/t to Frank for asking it first) if he and other mid-handicappers should be using a rangefinder or not. Check out Bill's latest review here:  http://drivingrangeheroes.com/tour-edge-wingman-700-series-putter-review/
Published 11/09/22
After another week off, the guys have lots to catch up on!  Bill is back from the Great North and has a few experiences to share and Kris took in a "new to him" musical. Our boys are full of culture! Finally, it's time to announce the winner of their 1,000 YouTube Subscriber Giveaway Contest! Thanks to everyone that not only entered, but also has been along for this crazy ride!  Stay tuned for even more giveaways as they head into 2023! Check out Bill's latest review of the L.A.B. Mezz.1...
Published 11/01/22
The fellas are back from their vacations and have lots to talk about!  First, Bill took the family down to Orlando to experience all things Disney World. He gives us some highlights and a few "opportunities for improvement" for Mouse Land. Then, Kris is back from his six rounds of golf in four days trip to St. George, Utah and Mesquite, Nevada and has all kinds of thoughts on all of the golf courses he played. Finally, our 1,000 YouTube Subscriber Giveaway Contest is still open for...
Published 10/19/22
Tour Edge Golf has announced the release of the all-new Hot Launch E523 and C523 line of drivers, woods, hybrids, irons, and wedges, and Bill and Kris have all the details!   They go through both lines of #golf clubs, including what is the same as last year's lineup and what new technology is being introduced to the Hot Launch series!   You can check out more photos and read more about the release on Bill's site here:...
Published 10/11/22
It's finally here! The 1,000 YouTube Subscriber Giveaway Contest! To say thanks and celebrate the big milestone, Kris and Bill have put together quite the prize pack! Listen to the podcast to find out what you could win and how to enter! Then head to this link: https://gleam.io/EnkA5/1000-subscriber-celebration-giveaway Good luck and thanks again for all of the support!
Published 10/06/22
Bill and Kris had separate #golf adventures over the past week.  Starting with Bill, he played in his annual "Beer Outing" at one of our homes away from home, Bartlett Hills.  Meanwhile, Kris went to Michigan on another one of his annual golf trips, taking part in the "Captain's Cup" at Island Hills Golf Club.  Check out Bill's latest review right here: http://drivingrangeheroes.com/tectectec-ult-s-pro-rangefinder-review/ Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast for us!
Published 09/28/22
It's #PresidentsCup week, ya'll! This means we've got a very special edition of Five Major Questions with Bill Bush! But first, I won a little money over the weekend, and Bill needs to hear all about it. Finally, after Five Questions, Bill has yet ANOTHER amazing #golf find at a Goodwill. Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast! And check out Bill's latest reviews here: Puma GS-One Golf Shoe: http://drivingrangeheroes.com/puma-gs-one-golf-shoe-review/ Daphnes Headcovers:...
Published 09/21/22
The fellas are back in the garage this week and re-living Bill's busy weekend of BBQ and #golf!  Starting with Bill's hometown BBQ competition, we talk about his successes and failures. Then, we move to his trip up to Milwaukee to play one of his bucket list courses, Milwaukee Country Club.   If you have any BBQ tips for Bill, throw them in the comments!   Now go watch the One Club Challenge video! https://youtu.be/t4NNaCpfdus
Published 09/14/22
This week Bill has some caterpillar and/or butterfly activity questions for the listeners and Kris is bringing back an old segment. It's the return of "News Sometimes About Golf"! You can read the story Kris found here: Golfers forced to stop play after lions and hyenas eat dead giraffe on fairway - World News - Mirror Online [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/golfers-forced-stop-play-after-27851327] Check out Bill's latest review...
Published 09/08/22