No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1071: NLU Personal Golf Spotlight - Big Randy
Sep 19, 2025
Randy, a longtime contributor, steps into the spotlight to share his unique golfing journey. He delves into his swing mechanics, discusses his favorite gear, and reflects on his evolving relationship with the game. Listeners will enjoy his anecdotes about memorable courses, including Royal County Down and St. Andrews, as well as his journey of striving to break par. Randy also reveals his favorite golf idols and articulates how executing the intended shot brings him the most joy on the course.
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Work Changed His Golf Relationship
- Working in golf changed Randy's relationship with playing: it stopped being a full escape and became part of work life.
- He now values off-seasons and plays less frequently, and feels comfortable with that shift.
Scores As A Personal Log
- Randy treats his handicap and posted scores as a personal log he can revisit to see how good he was on a given day.
- He tracks details like every birdie since 2021 and uses numbers as a durable record.
Driver Confidence Boosts Enjoyment
- Randy's driver has become his most consistent club and that improved driving makes golf more enjoyable and helps scoring.
- He now knows the intended ball flight before hitting, giving him confidence on tee shots.