Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast S8 Ep 27: The Eighth End
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Oct 30, 2025 In the season finale, the hosts engage in a philosophical debate about achievement and motivation in golf. They recap their experiences at the Velcro Invitational, highlighting strategic matches and personal insights. Eli shares a significant swing moment revealing hip fatigue, leading to reflections on performance and wellness. The discussion turns to whether they've reached their goal of playing well on trips with friends and what drives them next. With a focus on refining skills rather than overhauls, they map out offseason strategies and emphasize the importance of continuous play.
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Slow Start, Quick Recovery
- Mike and Eli started the Velcro Invitational poorly, hitting into a house and water to go two down early.
- They recovered to win holes and finished the match only one down, showing resilience after bad starts.
Hip Pain Changes The Match
- Eli tore something in his hip on hole 14 and felt fatigue warnings after playing 27 holes for the first time since hip replacement.
- He stopped with three to play to listen to his body, which cost the team momentum in the Velcro Invitational.
Scratch Was A Proxy For Functioning Golf
- The original goal of 'chasing scratch' was actually about consistent ball-striking and functioning golf, not the number itself.
- Achieving steady, worry-free golf with friends may be the true accomplishment behind the podcast's mission.
